Our Directors & Head Counselors

Here are the key people who manage our camp:

Sara Robertson-Ryan, Director

An alumnus of the FLC staff family, Sara is thrilled to be 'coming home' to Forest Lake Camp in 2009. After serving Schoharie County for three years as the Director of the Youth Bureau, Sara is returning to FLC as the Camp Director. Her previous roles at Forest Lake were CIT counselor and Program Director. A graduate of The College of St. Rose with a Master's in Secondary Education, Sara was drawn to FLC because it combines her two passions: working with youth and working in the outdoors, more specifically the Adirondacks Mountains of New York. To add to her affection for the outdoors, Sara is certified as a Wilderness First Responder, en essential for safety as an outdoor enthusiast. Sara resides in Clayton, NY during the off-season with her husband Tom, a Customs and Border Protection Officer, and their beagle, Mocha.

Graeme Marshall, Assistant Camp Director

A native of Scotland, Graeme has served at Forest Lake since 2002, first as cabin counselor, then Assistant Waterfront Director, Head Counselor, and now Assistant Camp Director. Graeme conducts many of our in-home visits with prospective camp families and attends numerous camp fairs. Graeme is a graduate of the University of Glasgow and has his degree in Zoology. When he is not working on FLC things, Graeme can be found hiking along the Appalachian Trail, working towards hiking every portion of it! Graeme currently resides in Tarrytown, NY with his fiancé Kim . . . and they met at Forest Lake Camp

Geoff Blanck, Associate Director

A second generation alumnus of Forest Lake Camp and a graduate of Hobart College and Babson Business School, Geoff has lived and worked in London, traveled extensively in New Zealand and now resides in Waterbury, Vermont. Geoff spent 6 years at FLC in the late 70's and early 80's.
Pictured here with his wife, Shalagh, an alumna of the Brown Ledge Camp for girls in Colchester, Vermont, and daughters Emma (6) and Anney (4).

Tobin Kelly, Associate Director

An alumnus of Camp Tohkomeupog in Madison, New Hampshire, and a graduate of Harvard College and Babson Business School, Tobin worked for 6 years at Bright Horizons, a pre-school educational firm.
Pictured here with his wife, Margaret, Admissions Director of the Fessenden School in Newton, Massachusetts, and his son, Quinn and daughter Kenzie.

Bob Duffy, Boys Head Counselor

Bob has been working at FLC for nine years and his daughter was a camper for three of those summers. Prior to being appointed Head Counselor, he was the focal point of our athletic department. He coached all the major sports and elevated the level of play of our campers through instruction and intercamp competitions. He continues to coach several teams, referee athletic contests, and lead the ever-popular white water rafting trips down the Sacandaga River, which runs adjacent to his home. As a camp administrator, Bob enjoys the fact he can "see the personal growth of the campers and counselors during the course of the summer."
During the winter, Bob teaches various subjects to high school "at-risk" youth in Lake Lucerne, NY. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking and riding his motorcycle throughout Adirondack Park.

Lauren Perez, Girls Head Counselor

Lauren spent her first summer as a camper at FLC in 1999. After completing camper status four years later, she entered our counselor training program (CIT) and returned the following summer as a full staff member. Lauren has been Head Counselor for the girls camp the past two summers and hopes "the campers and counselors can get as much out of camp as I have over the years." Lauren continues to be actively involved in the Dance Program, an activity she has led since becoming a counselor, as well as the other special events that take place throughout the summer in the girl's camp.
During the off-season, Lauren is a Political Science and History double major at Bucknell University and is currently getting certified to teach Social Studies. She enjoys running, reading, and of course, dancing, when she has some free time from her studies.

Kate Lynch - Girls Head Counselor
Kate ventured from her hometown of Perth, Western Australia, to join the FLC staff in 2007 after completing her Bachelor of Education degree. She assisted with Arts & Crafts as well as the canoeing and kayaking program during her first year.
Her excellent leadership qualities enabled her to return as Head Counselor last summer, which she enjoys because "I get to know all the campers and counselors in camp, not just the ones in my cabin." Kate continues to assist in activities with the girls, including tennis and basketball.
Kate is currently residing at a ski resort in Banff, Canada, where she serves as an Assistant Supervisor in a day care center. She is looking forward to the snowboarding and skiing that the area has to offer this winter.