Paula Rothman is a full time owner/director who has been at the helm since the camp’s inception. Her extensive experience as a day camp and school director and her work with pre-school through teenage children make her a valuable friend and advisor to our North Shore families through the summer, as well as during the “off-season”. She is the leader of our senior staff “leadership team” and takes great pride in our on-going, comprehensive staff training program. Paula is the Vice-President of the Long Island Association of Private Schools and Day Camps.  She is also on the Board of the American Camping Association and serves on committees for Morry’s Camp and S.C.O.P.E. (Summer Camp Opportunities Provide and Edge Program).  Morry’s Camp and S.C.O.P.E. are both programs that provide well deserving economically disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to attend summer camp.

A ten year veteran at North Shore, Richie brings to NSDC more than 20 years experience as a day camp and sleep away camp Head Counselor and Associate Director. Throughout the year he is actively involved in staff hiring and training, program development and camp operations. An outstanding educator & Assistant Principal for over 30 years, author of educational books, he possesses a nurturing warmth and gentle, positive humor combined with highly professional skills and competence. Richie is respected by campers, staff and parents alike, and is a reassuring staple of the North Shore “family”. He is an active member of the American Camp Association.

Brian joined the NSDC Leadership team three years ago. He holds a degree in Elementary Education and has an extensive camp and school background spanning the past 20 years, including many years with the Town of Hempstead’s A.N.C.H.O.R. (Answering the Needs of Children with Handicaps Through Organized Recreation) program. Brian is also a member of the American Camping Association Membership Committee.  

Brian’s enthusiasm, warmth and commitment to children through the camp experience is contagious.  During the summer Brian oversees our athletic staff and our boy’s upper camp divisions. 

In the winter months Brian is involved in camper and staff recruitment, program development, A.C.A. (American Camp Association) accreditation, and capital building project planning and development. 

Judi joined the North Shore family nine years ago. With over 20 years of camp experience, she brings a wealth of day and resident camp knowledge to our leadership team. Judi’s spirit, energy and compassion is demonstrated through her daily contact with our campers, families and our staff as she helps to provide an atmosphere of fun and friendship. During the winter months Judi assists in developing programs, recruiting and hiring staff. She is an active member of the American Camp Association.