It’s time to introduce our 2022 Division Leaders! With Opening Day looking a little differently again this year, we wanted to make sure families could “meet” our DLs ahead of summer 101. We cannot wait to see them (and your campers) in action!
GIRLS SIDE
PIXIES (Rising 2nd+3rd)
Bunk: Cove C
Name: Gat Leander
Number of summers at Scatico: 2
At camp you’d most likely find me…: At the lake…
My favorite camp special event is…: TEAMS!
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Being told I was grey! #GreyAllTheWay
This summer, most excited to...: Catch up with my friends, whether they’re grown or still growing. I miss the people more than anything.
Gat on the ukulele at Meet The Counselor Night, 2021.
JUNIORS (rising 4th)
Bunk: Cove B/D
Name: Marly Fass
Number of summers at Scatico: 11
At camp you’d most likely find me…: At the dining hall “U.”
My favorite camp special event is…: The 4th of July.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Learning color war claps with older campers on my team.
This summer, most excited to...: Teach my campers Scatico songs and traditions.
Marly as a camper!
JINTERS
Bunk: Studio
Name: Jenna Miller
Number of summers at Scatico: 10
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Swimming at the lake.
My favorite camp special event is…: DJ Pure because the whole camp comes together and has a fun time dancing.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Pulling into camp and seeing the Scatico sign for the first time.
This summer, most excited to...: Make special and fun memories with my campers.
Jenna (right) during Scatapalooza 2021.
INTERS
Bunks: Corner House and Chalet
Name: Kate Metzendorf
Number of summers at Scatico: 10
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Walking the road path with a speaker or catching up with friends.
My favorite camp special event is…: Divisional Sing.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: The butterflies in my stomach as I said goodbye to my parents on opening day and went to the Cove Courts where I met one of division mates and now best friends for the first time.
This summer, most excited to...: Build new friendships with campers and staff and participate in the unique camp traditions that make Scatico the most special place!
Kate (left) at the Carnival her CIT summer!
CENTERS
Bunk: Cove A
Name: Emma Krasner
Number of summers at Scatico: 10
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Teaching my campers about music they don’t know.
My favorite camp special event is…: Divisional Sing.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: When Teams broke at the Opening Campfire.
This summer, most excited to...: Get to know a new group of campers!
Emma (middle) lighting candles on Scatico’s 100th bday cake last summer.
DEBS
Bunk: Hutch
Name: Emma Rosh
Number of summers at Scatico: 12
At camp you’d most likely find me…: On the hill, at the waterfront or at tower. Yes, tower!! I was a tower counselor before I was a division leader and still love it.
My favorite camp special event is…: Divisional sing!! Watching the campers work so hard to create something special and then seeing them perform in front of the camp is incredible!!
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Coming to camp and meeting my best friends. My division mates are some of the best people I know and I can always count on them.
This summer, most excited to...: Spend time and have fun with 13 camp-loving Debs!!
Emma as a first-year camper.
SUBS
Bunk: Clubhouse
Name: Jamie Segal
Number of summers at Scatico: 14
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Sitting outside my bunk playing guitar, braiding hair, and hanging out.
My favorite camp special event is…: Divisional Sing and the July 4th talent show.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Getting picked to do "pitch" for my team's Hannah Montana themed comic song.
This summer, most excited to...: Reconnect with my campers and friends!
Jamie as a Color War Judge in 2018.
SENIORS
Bunk: Lodge 1/3
Name: Katie Corren
Number of summers at Scatico: 8
At camp you’d most likely find me…: By the lake!
My favorite camp special event is…: The 4th of July talent show.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: How kind, inclusive, welcoming, and loving all of my new camp friends and counselors were. It is because of them that I was able to get past my extreme homesick feelings and fall in love with Camp Scatico.
This summer, most excited to...: Reconnect with my Scatico family and create life long memories with my campers!
Katie cheers at the Nat!
SOOPERS
Bunk: Den
Name: Daphne Zuckerman
Number of summers at Scatico: 11
At camp you’d most likely find me…: At an Adirondack chair or picnic table on back campus reading a book or playing card games!
My favorite camp special event is…: The Fourth of July talent show. It's the first time we really get to see the whole camp community together during the summer and the performances are always amazing.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Getting my camp sister. Not only did I get my camp sister that night, but Teams broke and it was one of the most memorable moments of my Jinter summer!
This summer, most excited to...: Welcome new members into the Scatico community!
Daphne as a camper with an old-school favorite… Cup of Noodles.
BOYS SIDE
FRESHMEN
Bunk: 1-2 and 3-4
Name: Matt Gross (through 7/5)
Number of summers at Scatico: 13
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Playing rec hoops on the A Court.
My favorite camp special event is…: Minicamp!
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: My first divisional sing with Matty Carroll in 2008!
This summer, most excited to...: Get back to camp after a 2 summer hiatus.
Matt (to the right) as a first-year camper.
FRESHMEN
Bunk: 1-2 and 3-4
Name: Branden Rothenberg (Rest of the summer)
Number of summers at Scatico: 11
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Chatting on the porch of 13-14.
My favorite camp special event is…: Tennis Extravaganza!
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Singing "I want you back" at the 4th of July talent show with the 2012 Upper Seniors!
This summer, most excited to...: Meet the Freshmen and guide them through an incredible first summer at the greatest place on earth!
Branden receiving his 10 year jacket in 2021.
SOPHOMORES
Bunk: 5-6 and 7-8
Name: Sam Meltzer
Number of summers at Scatico: 7
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Chilling at the HC.
My favorite camp special event is…: Color War.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Playing T - league for the first time(my first summer was Inter summer). I remember distinctly that one of the counselors was up at bat and absolutely crushed the ball deep into outfield. I was playing right field at the time and previously dropped a ball in the outfield. The sun was beginning to set on the ball fields making it extremely difficult for me to see anything coming my way. Long story short I somehow stuck out my glove and caught the ball. Everyone was cheering around me and from that moment I became fully immersed into the Scatico community.
This summer, most excited to...: Be with the incoming sophomore division. I’m also very excited to coach a lot of inter camp tournaments this summer after inter camps not being allowed last summer due to covid. With that being said, I can’t wait for summer to get started!
Sam as a Frosh counselor in 2021.
SUB JUNIORS
BunK: 1AB
Name: Manny Jacobson
Number of summers at Scatico: 10
At camp you’d most likely find me…: In a chair village in center campus.
My favorite camp special event is…: Divisional Sing.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Getting launched off the rave for the first time.
This summer, most excited to...: Hang out with my campers and my division mates.
Manny hosting the talent show in 2021.
JUNIORS
Bunk: 13-14
Name: Henry Lilienfeld
Number of summers at Scatico: 7
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Center Campus.
My favorite camp special event is…: T-League.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Sitting on the yankee seats with Cory after a fight with a division mate. He calmed me down and made me feel comfortable.
This summer, most excited to...: Watch the Junior boys grow and mature as people with each other.
Henry getting his Color War team as an Upper Senior.
INTERS
Bunk: 9-10
Name: Jonah Levine
Number of summers at Scatico: 10
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Hanging out on a bunk porch.
My favorite camp special event is…: Color War.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: My first swim test.
This summer, most excited to...: Step into a leadership role and give the division a summer they will remember for the rest of their lives.
Jonah as a counselor last summer.
SUB SENIORS
Bunk: 2AB
Name: Daniel Kovacs
Number of summers at Scatico: 9
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Either at the HC porch reading comics and playing chess or on the A court shooting hoops.
My favorite camp special event is…: I love the July 4th bbq and the fireworks! That event has always been really awesome for me and I enjoy it every single time!
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: My first summer was 2013 when I was a junior. It was my first time experiencing color war at Scatico and the intensity was something I had never experienced before. I remember that color war specifically because I was on the green team and we needed to win 5 out of the 7 divisional chicken fights if we were going to win color war and we did! I remember hugging all of my division mates after that not only because I was so emotional but also because I had had an amazing summer with all of them and was so sad to leave.
This summer, most excited to...: This summer I’m most excited to be able to hang out with everyone more and for all the fun bunk chill sessions or rec hoops… I’m excited for all of it! I’m just excited to be able to go back to camp again and be able to make this summer a memorable experience for all of my campers!
Daniel as a 2021 DL.
SENIORS
Bunk: 15-16
Name: Brett Simons
Number of summers at Scatico: 10
At camp you’d most likely find me…: On the ball fields.
My favorite camp special event is…: Color War.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Running around meeting my counselors on my first ever day as a camper.
This summer, most excited to...: Become close with the division and run some great activities
Brett in College Bowl as a camper.
UPPER SENIORS
Bunk: 3AB
Name: Michael Tolstoi
Number of summers at Scatico: 12
At camp you’d most likely find me…: Center Campus.
My favorite camp special event is…: Color War.
A moment from my first summer I'll always remember is...: Meeting my best friends that I get to spend every summer with as campers.
This summer, most excited to...: Create memories with campers and co-counselors.
Michael hosting Open Mic Night in 2021.