We have a highly Experienced Staff. The cumulative Kingswood experience of our staff exceeds 900 summers. This is one of our most prized qualities. In addition, almost all Kingswood staff members are certified in CPR-AED and First Aid.
In addition to the Wipfler family, our administration includes over a dozen full-time teachers. These amazing educators devote their lives to providing a safe and happy experience for children during the school year, and they share these skills with us at Kingswood. Our administrative team works together to train staff, act as ro le models, and meet with first year staff to provide feedback and address any concerns. We meet as a group every morning to coordinate the day, discuss any schedule adjustments, and assign tasks. Our administrative team is an invaluable asset to Kingswood.
Assistant Director, Coach, Trip Leader
I am a product of Kingswood through and through. Starting in the summer of 1995 as a ten year old junior and not missing a single summer, I have been on nearly every rung of the Kingswood ladder. In my time on staff I have served as head of Fireplace cabin, tennis, frisbee, and Egg Drop. Currently, I am the Assistant Director, and my major responsibilities are helping create the cabin list each session and guiding campers (and their parents!) through all the emotions of camp. I also get to occasionally lead a trip, coach a team, and run the occasional birthday skit. On my days off, I enjoy hiking in the White Mountains, and I am proud to have hiked all 48 4000 footers in New Hampshire. In the camp off-season, I am a high school Humanities teacher.
Administrator, Coach, Musician, Trip Leader
Mike Wipfler introduced me to camp in 2000, the summer before our senior year at Davidson College. Having only attended focused individual sport camps growing up, I was struck by how many incredible activities were available to the campers on any given day. Living in the Kingswood environment long enough, I began to understand and embrace the camp value system – a philosophy that continues to inform my classroom teaching methodology. At camp, I teach kayaking, waterskiing, drums, golf, basketball, and lead hikes in the White Mountains – one of the most beautiful areas in the world! After teaching in Virginia for many years, I now teach 6th grade history and help coordinate DEI efforts in the middle school at Pace Academy in Atlanta, GA.
Administrator, Waterfront Director, Improv Clinician
My husband, Scott Shupe, first introduced me to Kingswood in 2006 and I’ve been coming back every year since. Having grown up in northern Vermont, I love the beautiful New England summers, and I can’t think of a better place to experience them then on the shores of Lake Tarleton. I have been a Theatre Arts teacher and director for over 15 years and currently run the Musical Theatre program at Decatur High School in Atlanta, GA. At camp, you can usually find me supervising the lifeguards at the waterfront, running an improvisation clinic, or coming up with zany “bits” to perform in the dining hall. Scott and I have our own happy Kingwood Camper, our kiddo Sebastian, who loves all things camp from frisbee golf to friendship bracelets.
Director of Watercraft, Administrator, Wakesurf Instructor
My connection with Kingswood began in 1998. Growing up, I was best friends with Mike Wipfler and spent a summer working at camp during college. I always hoped to return, and in 2022 a fortunate set of circumstances brought me back, but this time with my family.
Today, I serve as an Administrator and Director of Watercraft, where I helped establish the wakesurfing program and support our waterfront activities. I’m grateful to share the Kingswood experience alongside my wife, Amanda, and our two children, James and Elizabeth.
What I love most about Kingswood is the strong sense of community we build each summer that is centered on kindness, fun, and a love of the outdoors. As a father, I am deeply committed to the well-being and growth of our campers, and I hope families feel confident that their children are supported and cared for during their time at camp.
Coach, Activity Clinician, “Bit” Specialist
Having been introduced to the camp by my good friend and fellow Richmond Spider Rob Wipfler in the 1990s, I was entranced by the North Woods, activities, and excellent people associated with Kingswood. Like a tractor beam, I was drawn back to camp during most summers of my collegiate years. From lacrosse clinics to hiking trips into the White Mountains, the pace of camp suited my passions and interests for all things joyful in life. It was at Kingswood, standing near where the Lakeview cabin now stands, that Coach Bob Wipfler first suggested that I consider a life in education.
After a brief professional detour working in the archaeology field, I have been heeding Mr. Wipfler’s advice by teaching history and coaching lacrosse for the past twenty years at several independent schools in Virginia. When my son reached camper age, we reconnected with the camp and he has enjoyed the joys of Kingswood for the past six years. It has been really special sharing the many treasures of Kingswood with him, and we both look forward to summers at camp.
Master Fisherman, Musician, Trip Leader
Master Fisherman • Trip Leader • Musician
I have been fortunate to be part of the Kingswood Camp community since 1989. Over the past 35 years, I have taught and organized a wide range of activities, especially water-related ones, including fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, and leading multi-day canoe fishing and camping trips.
A couple of my favorite parts of camp are sharing my love for music and fishing. I teach guitar and drums, and after seeing former campers grow into incredibly skilled musicians, I’ve recently taken up the bass guitar—hopefully to maintain my camp “band member” status. I also get to lead fishing trips to remote ponds, lakes, and rivers. I love leading campers on overnight island trips and trying our luck fishing together.
Camp is truly a family experience for me, as my wife and two children attend alongside me each summer. I have met many of the most meaningful people in my life on the shores of Lake Tarleton. Tight lines, good jams, and lots of smiles at Kingswood—let’s make it a great summer.
During the school year, I am an Elementary School Physical Education teacher near Baltimore.
Head of Grounds, Head of Music, Admin
Born and raised in The Bronx, NY, it was while visiting my older brother with our mother on “Parents’ Day” in 1997 that I first stepped foot on the Kingswood grounds (shout out to Prep For Prep!). Those White Mountain views over Lake Tarleton immediately felt like home. Ever since then, I knew I wanted to spend as much time there as possible. Following a path from a junior camper to Music Director, Intern Director and currently, the Administrator and Property Manager that I am today. At Kingswood, in 1998, I was introduced to the drums, and by the time I was 15, I was teaching drum clinics. My love and passion for music has always been important to me but Kingswood fostered an unexpected love for teaching. During the off-season, I take care of the grounds and waste management at Kingswood. I also help coordinate and oversee other events held on the campus, help coordinate alumni, staff and camper events, and help promote Kingswood at camp fairs. During the camper season I continue to maintain grounds but I also love coaching and umpiring baseball, canoeing, target sports (archery and riflery) and of course teaching our music clinics (guitar, drums and songwriting) and performing for and with campers. It is a literal dream come true to be able to work for Kingswood Camp all year round. I reside in Orford, NH (15 minute drive from camp!) where I live with my amazing partner Morgan Movelle, who also works with me at camp as the Head Of Housekeeping, and my step-son and Kingswood camper Bohdin Movelle-Cook. When I am not immersed in all things camp, I teach and perform music professionally all throughout the New England area and also do some painting and carpentry. But mostly, I find myself counting down the days until camp begins again!
CIT Director, Coach, Lifeguard
Like many younger siblings, I often wanted to follow in my older brother’s footsteps. One of the most meaningful and memorable places I followed him to was Kingswood Camp. Camp has been a piece of my life since 2004. I was a camper for five years and have been on staff almost every year after that. Kingswood has brought so much to my life, such as lifelong friendships with people from all over the world and a passion for education. This passion for teaching initially came from the role models I found while at camp. I am currently a teacher and a coach at a high school in Baltimore. At camp, I hope to instill some of this passion into the campers and future counselors through the Counselor-in-Training program that I run with Hartel. In addition, I enjoy spending time on the lacrosse field, lifeguarding by the waterfront, and many of the unique games found at Kingswood. Camp is a place where I still get to experience new things, as I try to learn new games and skills from our talented staff and campers. The advice I give to all the CITs is to be authentically yourself - Kingswood thrives because there is no one way to be a camper or counselor, and you have the most fun when you get to be yourself.
CIT Director, Coach, Trip Leader
I have been at Kingswood since 2010 and in many ways my summers there have shaped who I am as a person. From the sports I played in college to my career in education, so much of it comes back to my years at camp. I am currently one of the directors of the Counselor-in-Training Program and help facilitate our meals in the Dining Hall, but have spent years as an intermediate and senior cabin counselor. I’ve always been a big sports guy, coaching baseball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, golf, and more. I played ultimate frisbee in college, however I am now more of a runner and hiker. Through that I am fortunate to lead hiking trips and often take groups to the Thetford Academy 5k runs. I am currently a middle school history teacher in Massachusetts, in large part because of the people I’ve met, and experiences I’ve had, at Kingswood.
Coach, Trip Leader, Videographer
Initially teaching soccer, fitness and waterskiing, in 2017 I was given the chance to offer Gaelic football, one of Irelands national sports, as a clinic activity. It’s been so rewarding to be able to bring a part of my country to camp and to teach it to our campers. (As far as I can tell, we’re the only sleep away camp that offers Gaelic football as a formal activity!)
At Kingswood I also discovered my love of the outdoors and hiking. As a proud member of the Presidential level of our Varsity Club, I always enjoy the chance to lead hikes with campers, and frequently spend my days off hiking in our beautiful back yard of the White Mountains.
Outside of camp, sport remains a central part of my life, working as a Vision Mixer in sports broadcasting.
Administrator, Boat Driver, Coach
My father, Jerry Vanasse, served as the Maintenance Director when Bob Wipfler first started Kingswood, and I’ve been fortunate to spend every summer at camp in some capacity ever since. For the past several years, I’ve been a member of the administrative team. Around camp, you’ll usually find me driving the boat, refereeing games against other camps, or leading hikes. During the offseason, I work as a Middle School Counselor in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Administrator, WFA certified Co-Head of Trips, Soccer Coach and Clinician
I found Kingswood through my college roommate and Kingswood lifer, Drew Vanasse in 2014. As we were graduating college and had the summer free, Drew told me how camp would be a great opportunity before entering the teaching world, and he was right. Walking onto the Kingswood campus for the first time, seeing Tarleton with Moosilauke looking down, I instantly knew Kingswood was a special place. As I experienced my first summer I fell in love with the activities, the people, and the break from modern distractions and technology. My first summer at Kingswood ignited my passion for hiking, and I set my sights on tackling all of the NH 48 4,000 foot peaks, which my wife, Morgan, and I completed in 2022. When I am not at camp, I have been a Physical Education teacher and soccer coach for the last 11 years. I have been returning to Kingswood as often as possible since 2014, and Morgan has been able to join me for the last two. This year we will both be Co-Head of Trips, and we look forward to taking campers out to the White Mountains to experience the trails.
Administrator, WFA certified Head of Trips, Swim Instructor, Videographer
Our friend from college and Kingswood lifer, Drew Vanasse introduced my husband, Scott Morneault to Camp in 2014. That year established my first foray to New Hampshire exploration. Scott led some trips at camp that summer, and a couple months later revisited the trails with me… and I was hooked! The next summer we set out to hike a special NH 48 4,000 footer, Mt Moosilauke—the iconic peak standing tall over Lake Tarleton’s waters, watching over Kingswood! During this adventure our passion for hiking the entire 48 list developed, but what made this peak extra special was Scott pointing out Camp to me from the summit and recapping his summer at Kingswood, which sounded like an incredible experience! Finally, a decade later, I had the opportunity to join Scott and become a part of the Kingswood Community. It is at Camp that I am able to bring my passion and experience for hiking the White Mountains, teaching swim lessons, playing Frisbee games, and videography to life! Aside from the wonderful people that make Kingswood so special, one of the best aspects of being a part of the Kingswood Camp Community is the supportive environment it creates for campers. Campers are encouraged to further develop their interests, as well as take on the challenges of trying new things. It brings me so much joy to see campers come back each year excited to return to camp, especially when they are so eager to level up in the Varsity Club, and try new, more challenging hikes. All throughout Camp you get this sense that campers are learning life long skills and are discovering passions that they can carry with them to adulthood. 2026 will be my 3rd year on staff (finally getting a Kingswood Frisbee!), and as Co-Head of Trips with Scott, we are thrilled to lead campers on more adventures in the beautiful White Mountains! When I am not at Camp, I get to relive the awesome experiences of summers past by recapping adventures and promoting our awesome programing on social media @Kingswood_Camp - give us a follow!
Administrator • Videographer • Skits and Bits
In terms of the lifespan of most at Kingswood, I am fairly new. I started at Kingswood in 2021 as a counselor for the second youngest cabin. Once I had my footing established at camp, I moved to an administrative role. One focus of mine is on helping those new to Kingswood feel just as at home as those that have been there for decades.
My favorite activities are the volleyball clinics, the tournaments against nearby camps (BVTs), dances/socials, and live music. I also will use any and all excuses to put together a completely outlandish costume/character. Most of the drone shots and many of the non-drone videos you see I get the privilege of shooting!
I also have the unique pleasure of having shared Kingswood with a brother (Dustin) and my father (George) as counselors.
I’m currently living in Los Angeles where I get to make a living acting, dancing, and playing music. While my true ambition is screen acting, I also act and perform at Universal Studios Hollywood. Aside from that, I have made a living on the production side of film and commercials for the past 6 years.
Lead Counselor, Admin, Skits and Bits
My first summer of camp I was 9, and I haven’t missed a summer since. On any given camp day, there is a 50% chance you will find me on the pristine water of Lake Tarleton in my bucket hat, and a 50% chance you would find me on a field with a frisbee in my hand. More often than not, after a day full of activity, I get dressed in costume and do a bit after dinner, or a whole camp event like Egg Drop.
My time and experiences at Kingswood have made me the person I am today. Camp is where I did a lot of “firsts,” including frisbee which eventually led me to the D1 collegiate level. The most important thing camp has given me was the spark to become an educator. As a camper, I was always inspired by the counselors and administrators around me, and now I can be that inspiration for young people year-around. During the school year, I am a high school chemistry teacher in the Boston area, which allows me to continue to come back to Kingswood summer after summer.
Here’s to many more!
Head Lifeguard, Admin, Coach
I first heard about Kingswood through my older brother, who started working here in 2016. After four years of listening to all the incredible stories and experiences he had each summer, I knew I had to experience it for myself. Now going into my sixth summer at camp, there truly is nowhere else I would rather spend my summer.
Over the years, I have taken on many different roles at camp, including Head Lifeguard, leading fitness clinics for campers of all ages, and teaching Gaelic football alongside my brother. One thing I am especially proud of is seeing the growth of female staff members at Kingswood. It has been amazing to watch the community continue to grow and evolve each summer.
Spending my summers at Kingswood also inspired me to begin my teaching journey back in Ireland, where I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Education.
Boat Driver, Guides Counselor, Bit Specialist
Bio coming soon!
Head of Coaching and Instruction, Guides Counselor, Admin
I have been part of the Kingswood community since 2013- 4 years as a camper and entering my 5th year on staff.
Most of my time at camp is spent organizing, coaching, and playing the hundreds of different sports and games our camp offers. Whether against each other, our staff, or our local rival camps, I love our competitive environment centered around fun, teamwork, and sportsmanship. If not on the sports fields, you can find me mentoring the guides, canoeing/fishing on the waterfront, or enjoying nature.
Kingswood has had a profound impact on my life as a place to explore my interests, grow individually, and form lifelong bonds. I hope to continue doing my part to foster a wonderful place where each boy can benefit as I have.
Outside of camp, I am a soccer coach in NYC at the MLS Next and high school levels.
At Kingswood, there are two nurses on staff throughout the summer. Our nurses are registered and fully qualified. Most of them are school nurses, and are therefore used to working with camp-age children. Many of our nurses are parents of boys who attend Kingswood and have returned year after year for a great experience. Our nurses provide annual training to all staff before campers arrive. Parents can always contact the infirmary with questions for the nurses. 603-989-0090.
Supervisory Nurse, Weeks 1 & 7
I first came to Kingswood over 10 years ago, got hooked and have been coming back ever since. Growing up, my parents bought a rustic cottage in Central Ontario, Canada and from the time I was 9 years old, I’ve spent summers swimming, water skiing, canoeing, and fishing on Hay Lake. My husband and I live on Lake Champlain, in Highgate Springs, VT. I’ve been a registered nurse for over 40 years with a varied background from pediatric nursing, to medical surgical, to 25 years an an Army Nurse, both as a Reservist, VT National Guardsman, and with two tours in Afghanistan. I’ve been the supervisory nurse here at for several years now and review the medical forms for every camper, assuring that any issue or concern is brought to the Admin Staff as appropriate. The infirmary is always open for medical issues, treatments, the usual cuts, scraps and bruises, as well as a safe place for campers to come and talk.
Bio coming soon!
For most of my Kingswood tenure, I have only worn the hat of a mother, as each of my three sons - Sam, Pete and Charlie Cain - have spent over a decade at Kingswood, starting as young campers and growing into leaders of the camp.
I am passionate about the camp experience as a path for kids to grow - socially, physically and emotionally outside the academic and home environment. Health care can play a role in this development too, as the camp environment can be the first time a child participates in managing medications and health concerns independent of a parent. I use these opportunities to teach a child to advocate for self, teacingh strategies for independence and self agency in a highly supportive way.
My medical experience includes experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and primary care provider in multiple settings including community health, juvenile correctional facilities, summer camps and her own private practice. I’m looking forward to my second summer on staff!
Bio coming soon!
I first set foot on Kingswood in the summer of 2022 while traveling through the area on a New England vacation with my husband and two children. My husband, a fraternity brother and fellow University of Richmond “Spider” to Rob Wipfler, encouraged us to stop, assuring me I would feel welcome at this all-boys camp. I’ll admit I approached that visit with some hesitation, but it included lunch with the staff—including the camp nurses—and I remember thinking how much I had always wanted the opportunity to serve in a role like that. Now, having served as a Kingswood camp nurse these past four years, I can wholeheartedly say that this initial, seemingly random visit changed our lives for the better.
It is truly a slice of heaven—surrounded by beautiful lakes and mountains, watching my son and daughter grow and experience life in this setting, and having the privilege to serve the camp community as one of its nurses. There is something uniquely special about the energy here, where nature, tradition, and community come together in a way that feels both grounding and a little bit magical.
I have practiced nursing since 2002, beginning as an emergency room nurse before specializing in nurse anesthesia in 2007, and I have come to value the opportunity to expand my professional horizons here at Kingswood. I love seeing returning campers, families, and staff, and witnessing the growth and change that unfolds with each passing year. I love Lake Tarleton—early mornings, the stillness of the water, and the sounds that define camp life.
Bio coming soon!
The kitchen staff at Kingswood Camp provides campers with some of the best camp food in America. Our talented cooks offer a variety of choices three times a day. A salad bar is available at lunch and dinner. The buffet table provides vegetarian options and more exotic choices. “There is no food budget at Kingswood,” is a frequent comment from the Director’s lips. The kitchen staff is happy to work with any camper that needs a personalized meal plan – just contact us.
We are constantly making improvements to the camp property, both during the off-season and over the summer. Our experienced maintenance staff strive to complete their work with minimal impact on the daily program. Both men can be considered a jack-of-all-trades. As often as possible, they join us in the dining hall for meals and laugh along with the campers.
Maintenance Director
As the odd ball who never went to a boys camp, I can happily say I’m enjoying it as an adult. The funny thing is, my career was not in maintenance at all. My career started in Connecticut, where I was a police detective for 30 years. I had been vacationing from Connecticut to New Hampshire, hiking the mountain ranges and water skiing since age 15. My wife, Linda, and I built our retirement home in New Hampshire in 2002 and we retired in 2014. Thinking I could actually retire for good was unrealistic for me- I call it boredom. Throughout the years I have learned many trade skills in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical, so when Linda saw the ad for a Kingswood Boys Camp Director of Maintenance I applied for it. After meeting with Rob and explaining my background and at the various projects I had completed, the Wipflers hired me. I started in 2019 and have enjoyed every minute of it. Along with the Wipfler family, I strive every year to improve and maintain the facilities. I have been very pleased with the outcome and grateful for the opportunity.
4-Week Session
June 28 thru July 25 $9,250
3-Week Session
July 26 thru August 15 $7,500
5-Week Session
July 12 thru August 15 $10,800
7-Week Session
June 28 thru August 15 $13,125
2-Week Session (1st time campers only)
June 28 thru July 11 $5,100
