Providing Youth Enrichment Programs for Berks and Beyond
Our Team
Community Leaders
Miss Jolene
Volunteer Administrator and Education Director
Miss Lori
Head Teacher, Program Director, and Main Administrator
She has over 46 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Residential Youth Care, Youth Camping, Adult Outdoor Training, Early Childhood Management and Youth Recreation programs. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Management, as well as training from PA for Private Academic Schools, The American Camp Association and the YMCA for youth recreation.
She has over 21 years of work and volunteer experience in Early Childhood Education, Small Business, Non- Profit Management, Alternative and Residential Youth Care, College/Career Instructor and Youth Recreation. She holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and Business, PA Private Academic Teacher Certificate and a Certificate in Human Resource Management, as well as training from the American Camp Association and American Red Cross Professional Rescuer.
Miss Marmar Miss Kamya
Aide Summer Assistant
She was a World Language teacher prior to moving to PA. She was then a SAHM till her children reached school age. We welcome her to our program.
She is a psychology graduate and enjoys spending time with our summer camp program, while attending graduate school. This is her second summer with BAYR.
Miss Madison
Assistant Teacher
She is in college for Early Education. She enjoys working with our preschool friends with art and exploring with all of our students at summer camp.
Miss Fran
Assistant Teacher
She is a Mom and new grandmother. She is excited to be with our preschool friends each morning, guiding them in their early development.
Mr Zander
Activities Assistant and Summer Camp Counselor
He has 5 years of experience working with children and youth and has training from the state of PA and the American Camp Association. He is pursing a degree at RACC in Education.
We are also assisted by our great support staff- Substitutes (Wendy and Mike), CIT’s (JR High Counselors in Training- ACA Program), and Parent Volunteer’s. THANK YOU!
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*All Staff and Volunteers have their PA Clearances, Health and Safety Trainings, Yearly Trainings, Experience and Training with Children and Youth.