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JACK SWAN - Owner and President: Pok-O-MacCready Camps, Inc.
First Year at Camp: 1932
University: Westminster College
Profession: Camp Administration
Jack’s energy and passion for camp is unrivaled. Having spent his entire life at Pok-O,
Jack has naturally worked in virtually every capacity. In the past, he also served as a teacher, lecturer
and college recruiter. When not working at, or thinking about camp (which is rare), Jack, 46er #267,
can be found buried in a history book. He lives in Willsboro, just across from the 1812 Homestead, another of his major projects.
SHARP SWAN – Executive Director
First Year at Camp: 1955
University: Westminster College
Profession: Contractor
Sharp completed the 2008 season- his sixth year as Executive Director of Pok-O
-MacCready- after having held almost every other position at our summer camp. Sharp is unrivaled in
his knowledge of both the Adirondacks and Civil War battles and lends much of his time in constructing
and renovating camp facilities with his other business, Cloudsplitter Carpentry. He lives in Essex, NY
during the off-season, and the scenic Point House on Long Pond during the summer. He is 46er number 566W.
SARAH DISNEY – Director of Recruitment and Admissions
First Year at Camp: 1975
University: Skidmore College
Profession: Business Management
Sarah serves as manager of camp’s administrative offices, while heading up the
recruiting and admission of campers. Sarah has filled a number of important roles at our summer camp over the years, including counselor, section head, Waterfront Director, and Assistant Director of
MacCready. Sarah enjoys tennis and golf and someday will complete the remaining few mountains towards her 46ers. All three of Sarah’s daughters have worked on staff.
SCOTT McINTYRE – Director of Finance
First Year at Camp: 1983
University: SUNY Plattsburgh; Vermont
Profession: Education & Administration
In 2008, “Scotty Mac” celebrated 25 years associated with Pok-O-MacCready Camps.
A veteran college recruiter and administrator, Scott returned to Pok-O as a counselor in 2004, and worked as Intermediate section head in 2008. He was instrumental in the creation of the
Viewbook marketing materials, and his marketing savvy, combined with a love of camp, makes Scotty the perfect addition to the year-round staff. He lives in Burlington, VT with his wife, Sheila.
ERIN DEBUSK – Director of Marketing
First Year at Camp: 2001
University: University of Otago
Profession: Marketing, Graphic Design, & Web Management
Erin first came to us through the Princeton Center for Interim Programs, as an intern for the Pok-O
-MacCready Outdoor Education Center... which led to position as a full-time instructor...which led to a
summer camp position...which led to a long history of involvement with all things Pok-O! In 2004, Erin
went offshore to study at the University of Otago in New Zealand, where she earned her Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce. She took on the position of Director of Marketing in the fall of 2010 and organizes print & web-based media for Pok-O-MacCready Camps, the Pok-O-MacCready Outdoor Education
Center, The Crux: Champlain Valley Climbing Center, and the 1812 Homestead Farm & Museum.
TIM SINGER – Director for Alumni Affairs
First Year at Camp: 1967
University: SUNY Plattsburgh
Profession: Journalist
“Skip” first came to camp in 1967. He has served camp in many different areas: camper
, counselor, section head, program director, and advisor. In 2003, Tim was responsible for the creation of the Pok-O-MacCready web page. He lives in Shelburne, Vermont with his wife
Augusta. When not at camp, you can often see Skip on television reporting sporting events for ESPN, NBC and various other networks. He is 46er # 1038.
DAVID SWAN – Partner and Consultant
First Year at Camp: 1960
University: Westminster College
Profession: Immigration
While not active in the year-round operations, David continues to advise and consult. After spending
his childhood as a camper, Dave served as a counselor, section head and helped to devise our three
-week and day camper programs. He lives with his wife Angela and their two children in Chazy, NY. where he operates a maple sugar business. Dave is 46er #1959. .
MARGARET SWAN REINCKENS – Partner and Consultant
First Year at Camp: 1953
Profession: Camp Administration
After spending her first 16 years growing up at a “boys only” camp, Margaret was
delighted when Pok-O-MacCready became co-ed in 1967. Thereafter, she worked as a summer camp staff member and later, at the 1812 Homestead. From 1999 to 2004, Margaret headed
up the finance and organization of camp. Her three sons and one daughter have attended and worked for camp.
 LAUREN SWAN – Accreditation and Certification
First Year at Camp: 1987
University: SUNY Binghamton, New England School of Law
Profession: Attorney
Another “behind the scenes” staff member, Lauren works with the American Camping
Association and the New York State Department of Health to see that we meet all of the necessary standards of health and safety for our campers, staff and facilities. Lauren is a former camper,
counselor and section head. Lauren currently serves as the Assistant District Attorney for Ulster County, NY.
STITES MCDANIEL – Outdoor Education Director
First Year at Camp: 2009
University: The University of Delaware
Profession: Outdoor Educator
Stites grew up in Delaware where he was a long time attendee and employee of Camp
Arrowhead, before graduating from The University of Delaware with a B.A. in Psychology. He has lived, worked and played all over the country- at the foot of the Appalachians in Virginia where he
discovered his love of mountains, in the Ozarks of Arkansas where he explored the rivers and forests,
and in the Rockies of Wyoming and Colorado where he was a rafting guide and tenacious telemark skier
- preceding his return to the Northeast. Stites spent years teaching high school Special Education in South Burlington, Vermont and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before coming to Poko.
Summer Camp Administration.
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