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 Robbie Gothelf heads the programming department at Timber Lake. He could not be more excited to embark on another summer at the greatest camp in the world! Starting out as a homesick Cadet camper back in 1997, who would've thought I would be back for my 14th summer at TLC after missing only one summer back in 2008? While I may not be able to slam dunk, my favorite hobby is playing basketball all year round. I am a sports junkie who is very passionate when rooting for my New York teams. I have been working hard all year long on new ideas and old time favorites. I know what it is like to be a camper at TLC and I can assure all of you that in the summer of 2011, I will do my part to make sure that everyone will have incredible memories that will last a lifetime!
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 Erica Brown came to camp with lots of camp experience as a camper, counselor and group leader. She started at Timber Lake first as a camp parent and then joined the staff. Erica runs the creative crafts department in our fine arts area. During the off season, she works as a pre-school teacher. Erica's sons, Brandon and Harris were campers and staff members for many years and her youngest son, Austin, is a camper.
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 Lisa (Schachter) Sokol joined the Timber Lake family in 1967 where for the next 10 years she was a camper, counselor, and division leader. Lisa returned to TLC in 1994 and has since run the Creative Arts Woodshop. During the year she is a Technology Education teacher, specializing in architectural design. She has received the NJ Governor's Award for teaching excellence, and in 2004 she received NJ's Innovative Technology Educator Award. Lisa is in TLC's Hall of Fame, and has also received TLC's prestigious President's Award. She has twin daughters, Emily & Peri, ('85) and a son, Ithan, ('92) who also hold a special place in their hearts for Timber Lake. She and her husband Barry always look forward to summer, to coming home to camp!
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 Ellen Blacker is very excited to be back for her third season at Timber Lake as waterfront director. She is looking forward to providing another safe season of fun and excitement at the pool, lake and ski dock for all campers! During the year Ellen is a swim instructor, triathlon trainer and a children's consumer advocate for safety related issues, as well as a busy mother of three. Her passion is aquatics and she loves to teach, encourage, motivate and coach for the sheer joy of it! Her certifications include: American Red Cross certified life guard, Water safety instructor, CPR/AED, first aid and Heart Zones Triathlon coach.
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 Johnny Owens - I'm the Big O, your Outdoor Adventure Director. I stand 6'4'' carrying 270 lbs, born in rural Oklahoma and raised in the Pacific Northwest. Every summer growing up, my older brother and I went to camp, swam in the creek, and built forts out in the woods. I've worked 3 seasons at Outdoor Education camps for schools in the Seattle area. The reason I turned down other camp positions to join Timber Lake was because TLC offers something special, a passion for growth. For 2 weeks before camp I train my specialist staff, investing in their personal growth, treating my team like I want them to treat our campers. The result: two adventure filled months of camp that make me feel like I'm with my brother once again, making memories that will last a lifetime.
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