Directors and Staff
Our staff forms the backbone of our program. These hardworking people include a combination of educators, outdoor instructors, and college students. We take great care in choosing our staff and select our leaders from a large pool of applicants based on maturity, judgment, experience, and related program skills. Our leaders are a dedicated group of caring adults who have a clear understanding of young people and are sensitive to their needs and interests. They choose to be a part of our program because of their enthusiasm to work with young people and a desire to share gifts and talents in a safe, fun-filled atmosphere. All staff participate in an intensive training session each season and are committed to your child’s safety and well-being.
Tony and Stacie with sons Michael and Max.
Tony and Stacie Oyenarte
Directors
Tony and Stacie Oyenarte are excited to join Hidden Meadows as Directors. Tony and Stacie are the past Directors of Camp Lochearn for Girls in Vermont. Before that, Tony was the Director of Camp Crystal Lake, a year-round outdoor education center located in Florida.
Tony has been active in the American Camp Association, most recently as Vice-chair of the ACA National Board, and currently serves on several National Committees. He is also a Wilderness First Responder, and Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor.
Stacie has over 25 years of teaching experience in Middle School. She is currently an ESOL teacher in Gainesville, FL. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2016 for her school.
Tony and Stacie have dedicated their professional careers to promoting the value of the outdoor experience and the importance of being an advocate for children. Tony and Stacie are the proud parents of Michael and Max. As a family, they love to go fishing, paddling, mountain biking and spend time with their beloved golden retrievers - Scout and Summer - in the outdoors.
Meet Our Team
Colleen Bryant
Head of Billing and HR
Colleen has been on the CHM team for many years and plays a vital role in supporting our families and staff. Colleen has a wealth of knowledge about all things at Camp Hidden Meadows.
Kat Harlan
Head of Community
Kat helps our campers and camp families to have a smooth transition into the first-year camper experience and continues to support campers to have a thriving camper journey summer after summer. Kat helps to support a nurturing cabin life experience and manages the summer office.
Kat "L" Lemieux
Head of Programming
L has the pleasure of hiring our amazing team of dynamic counselors and support staff. As Head of Programming, L is our go-to person for all things staffing and program development, and making sure our counselors and campers have the best experience possible during their time at Camp Hidden Meadows.
