Stu Karp,
Aquatics Director

This will be Stu’s 12th summer at NSDC. He has been the Aquatics Director of the Mid Island Y and also teaches lifeguard training, water safety and first aid/CPR for the Red Cross. He has been a lifeguard and water safety instructor for 44 years. He has been the aquatics director at several camps. “I hope the campers will all learn to swim or learn to swim better than they did in the past. We’re going to have a great time at NSDC!”

Eric Heischober,
Assistant Aquatics Director

Eric has been a part of the swim staff for 6 years. During the year he is a physical education teacher in New York City and owns a private swim school. “I hope every child reaches his/her potential at swim.”

Kara McEneaney,
Assistant Aquatics Director

This is Kara’s 4th summer at North Shore. She is a teacher at Miller Place High School. “I think that it is important for all the campers to have an awesome time at swim while teaching them the rules of the pool and proper swim techniques. I want them to have a fantastic time in the water but most importantly to be safe!”  

Jennifer Zaino,
Assistant Aquatics Director

This is Jennifer’s 5th year with us. She has actually been with our family of TLC camps since she was 4½. During the year Jennifer teaches Special Education in Woodside, Queens. “I wish all of our campers a ‘swimtastic’ and fun-filled summer.”

Steve Cacioppo,
Athletic Director

This is Steve’s third year as Athletic Director following eight years directing our dynamic Adventure Program consisting of high and low ropes, zip line, climbing walls, mountain bike course, go cart track and spider web. During the year he is a Physical Education teacher at Cold Spring Harbor High School, teaching grades 7–12 and coaching girls’ varsity soccer, basketball and softball. “I am extremely excited to be a part of the leadership team at NSDC. My love of working with children and sports is cheerfully reflected in my role at camp.”