Meet Our Directors!

Ari Golub
Director of Day Camps

Ari returns to Anisfield for his 4th year as the Director. “Camp is the best part of the year for me. The interactions between our amazing staff and wonderful campers are awe-inspiring. Camp truly is a place that allows campers to grow socially while developing new skills.”

Hayley Ryshen
Assistant Director of Children & Day Camping

Hayley returns to Anisfi eld for her 2nd year as the Assistant Director. “Camp to me is all about connections. Building and maintaining connections with staff, campers, friends, parents and especially new connections and developments about ourselves. Camp brings out the best in each and every one of us through new experiences and social and emotional growth.”

Sheri Gross
Director of Playmakers Performing Arts Camp

This is Sheri’s 17th season as the director of the Performing Arts Camp. “Every year I am amazed at the magic that the campers and counselors create on stage and off! I can think of nothing better than to spend the summer surrounded by singing, laughter, smiles and friendship. That is EVERY summer at Playmakers.”

Devra Laserson & Ariella Kossin
Assistant Directors of Playmakers Performing Arts Camp

Judi Likover
Co-Director of Playland Preschool Camp

Judi has been co-director fo Playland for 11 years and has been with the Mandel JCC for 24 years as a preschool teacher. She has a bachelor's of science in family and child development. She is looking forward to camp this summer and to new adventures with the Early Childhood department.

Lynne Berliner
Co-Director of Playland Preschool Camp

Lynne has been Playland’s co-director for 11 years and has been a preschool teacher at the Mandel JCC for 17 years. She has a bachelor's of science in elementary education.

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