Meet Our Staff
Mike Davidson
Director
As the Director of YPDC of Suffolk, Mike has been involved with camping for more than 30 years. Mike is retired from the NYC Board of Education, where he had a long career as a teacher/administrator. As the Director, Mike is not only involved in the day to day operations of the camp, but he spends much if the off season planning and programming a dynamic calendar of events for the upcoming camp season.
When not involved in camp, Mike travels and spends lots of time with his twin granddaughters, who, of course, attend Young People’s Day Camp of Suffolk!!
Stan Keslonsky
Assistant to the Director
Stan has been with YPDC for 7 years. Stan is responsible for staff development and programming. Also known as “the big guy with the whistle”, Stan is retired from the NYC Board of Education. Currently, he is an Adjunct Physical Education Teacher and tennis coach at Suffolk County Community College.
Stan is the father of three, and has two beautiful grandchildren who keep him on his toes! In the off season, Stan and Mike meet to plan for the forthcoming camp season.
Ellen Rubenstein
Water Safety Instructor
Ellen is a certified Water Safety Instructor for YPDC of Suffolk. Ellen supervises the Red Cross Instructional Swim Program, and, with her lifeguards, coordinates instructional swim and supervises “free” swim. Ellen has been with Young People’s since 1989.
A mom of two, Ellen is very involved with the Suffolk County Girl Scouts. In addition, she is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education.
Craig Washington
Athletic and Activities Director
Craig has been with YPDC for three years, and brings a wealth of experience to this position. Formerly a professional soccer player with the Long Island Rough Riders, Craig is a Physical Education teacher and Varsity coach in the Babylon School District. In addition, Craig is the owner/operator of JUMP START PARTIES, a sports party business.
Craig and his wife, Nancy, also a teacher, reside in Suffolk County with their two children.
Theresa Dowling
Administrative Assistant/Head Counselor
Theresa is returning for her third season with Young People's. Theresa assists both Mike and Stan in the day-to-day operations of the camp. Unquestionably, one of the finest counselors to ever grace our program, Theresa is a two time COUNSELOR OF THE YEAR award winner. Theresa will work closely with the counselors, and assist with staff training and development.
Theresa is currently completing her Master's Degree in Education, and teaching elementary school in Suffolk County.