YEAR ROUND TEAM
Josh Schupack - Executive Director
Josh has not missed a summer of being involved with camp since 1999. From beautiful outdoor overnight camp properties like Fuller to Inner City Day camp being run out of the basement of a Middle School, Josh has run camp programs that focus on helping campers and staff become the people they want to be. He believes strongly in the power of Overnight Camp above anything to have a positive impact on everyone involved and has enjoyed every second that he has gotten to be part of some wonderful camp communities.
Josh lives at camp with his dog, Groot. In his “free” time, he is a violin player (dabbles in Guitar and Piano) and enjoys finding other musicians to make music with! Josh is also involved with many YMCA initiatives beyond the YMCA of Greater Providence, being a member of the national steering Committee of the Disability Community Resource Network and a member of the Camp Inclusion Project for YUSA.
Primary Responsibilities: Overall Camp Fuller Management, nothing is outside of his preview
If you have questions about camp, please reach out to the Camp Fuller email, campfuller@gpymca.org. If you would like to connect with Josh, use jschupack@gpymca.org!
Steven Stratton - Operations Director
Steven grew up in New Jersey but has been living here in Rhode Island now for over 17 years with his family. Steven holds a Master of Education and a BA in Psychology from Stockton University. He has over 20 years of experience in overnight camping and outdoor education. Steven has been working for the Greater Providence YMCA for three years as the Child Care Administrator and is excited to be back in the camp world. Steven loves camping so much that when not at work he enjoys traveling with his family in their camper.
Primary responsibilities: Camp Rentals, Facilities and Maintenance Management, Food Service Management
If you have questions about camp, please reach out to the Camp Fuller email, campfuller@gpymca.org. If you would like to connect with Steve directly, use sstratton@gpymca.org!
Kaelei Hooper - Overnight Camp Director
Kaelei (she/her) has worked for the Y for over a decade, mostly in camp and childcare. Kaelei grew up as a Y kid at the Ken-Ton Y in Buffalo, New York! She loves working at Camp because of it's inclusivity, and the unique opportunity it creates for kids to be kids and try new things!
She volunteers for the Northeast Regional Teen Leaders Club program as an advisor and as a staff, running weekend retreats and weeklong overnight leadership development programs. This also includes her role as the Director of the Northeast Leaders School.
When not at the Y, Kaelei enjoys crafting and spending time with family, her dog Bailey and cat Toes.
Primary responsibilities: All Things Summer Camp
If you have questions about camp, please reach out to the Camp Fuller email, campfuller@gpymca.org or Kaelei directly at khooper@gpymca.org
Lexi Handy - Program Director
Lexi is a born and bread member of the Camp Fuller community. Having spent time as a camper all the way through Camp Leadership, we are so excited to have her on our year round team! With a Bachelors in Psychology from Bucknell University, Lexi has a gift for program management and helping to make every camper’s experience one of growth and fun! Lexi celebrates a decade of summers at Camp Fuller this year because of the vibrant community that fuels her with PASSION!
Primary Responsibilities: Summer Program design and program quality
If you have questions about camp, please reach out to the camp fuller email, campfuller@gpymca.org or to Lexi directly at ahandy@gpymca.org.
Dan Larivee - Grounds Keeper and Caretaker
Dan has been a member of the YMCA of Greater Providence staff for some time but we are thrilled to have him as our Grounds Keeper and Caretaker at Camp Fuller! Dan takes a lot of pride in making Camp a better place for the younger generation.
Dan enjoys time with his grandkids most of all (one of whom is a Fuller Camper, who says it is the best two weeks and plans on returning!) Dan believes camp is the greatest thing for youth, grandkids included! Dan also enjoys golfing and hanging out with his significant other and dog on the weekends.
Primary responsibilities: Facilities and Maintenance Management
If you have questions about camp, please reach out to the Camp Fuller email, campfuller@gpymca.org. If you would like to connect with Dan directly, use dlarivee@gpymca.org!
