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I have sixteen years' experience as a grade 7-12 science teacher, largely focused on biology and environmental science. I now work in student services in higher education. I am an EdD student, with plans to focus on sustainability education in my dissertation and scholoarly work. 

YMCA Camp Bernie is a premier outdoor education and overnight camp facility located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. As part of the YMCA of the USA, we are dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, offering transformative experiences that build confidence, leadership, and a love for the outdoors.

With year-round programming that includes overnight and day camp, outdoor education, weekend retreats, and community programs, Camp Bernie provides enriching opportunities for campers, school groups, and families. Our 350-acre property features a high and low ropes course, rock climbing walls, archery ranges, a natural creek, hiking trails, and more, creating an immersive environment for outdoor adventure and personal growth.

At YMCA Camp Bernie, we believe in the power of camp—where teamwork, resilience, and lifelong friendships are fostered. We are looking for passionate individuals who want to make a lasting impact through engaging, mission-driven work. Whether you’re an experienced educator, camp counselor, or program coordinator, joining our team means joining a supportive and dynamic community dedicated to creating life-changing experiences for youth and families.

For more information, visit www.campbernieymca.org

Megan Amaral has decades of leadership experience in mission-driven organizations. Her professional and volunteer work has spanned the arts, education, community development, and sustainability, often at the intersections of these fields and with a social justice lens. She previously managed UC Berkeley’s Energy and Resources Group, The Sunrise Project-US, and currently is program director of Future Framers Gap Year which has a climate and environment emphasis. Megan holds a BA from Goddard College and a MA in Community Development from UC Davis, with a focus on community arts and culture.

My name is Megan McKenna. I am currently serving as a California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellow at my host site FoodCycle LA. FoodCycle LA focuses on food recovery and redistributing food to underserved communities in LA. 

My name is Eldino Henio, I am an Outdoor Recreation Planner and Marine Corps veteran with a strong passion for the outdoors. I enjoy hiking, working out, cats (I own two of them), and traveling.

I am Leilani Barnes and I love to giggle, eat yummy food, and play outside. Shooting stars, cold mango, community dancing, forrest camping, and connection brings life into my world.

Looking for a career change and take a deep dive into a career of environmental conservation!