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 The biggest test at camp for Fiona Dubuss is not balancing the budget or working with the bank. Her biggest challenge is trying to deal with being inside at her desk much of the day, while the rest of camp is having fun in the sun.
A former camper, counselor and section head, Dubuss accepted the year-round position of financial director in 2005 because “I just thought it would be a great opportunity to stay at camp.” Born in New Jersey and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, Dubuss, 22, graduated summa cum laude from Lehigh University with a degree in Behavioral Neuroscience. With only one mountain to go, she plans to finish her Adirondack 46ers in two wekks..
WHERE THE SUN IS NOT ALWAYS SHINING: “I’m stuck in the office which isn’t bad in the winter, but it tests my patience in the summer when everyone is right outside my window having fun”
WHAT PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT CAMP FINANCES: “I had no idea how much it costs to run a camp. There’s insurance, garbage pickup, exterminators, contract labor. Insurance and utilities are the biggest expense. And payroll, which is spread out and pretty time consuming.”
 DEALING WITH PHONE CALLS: “I’m the one in the office so I take most of the calls. A lot of parents get understandably frustrated because I’m in the office and they’re trying to reach their kid (in the dining hall). But, for the most part, I can be reached to answer any questions.”
LIVING IN WILLSBORO ALL YEAR: “Having grown up in rural Canada, I like the small town atmosphere. It’s a chance to live in the Adirondacks. Sometimes it can be a bit suffocating; not a lot to do and it gets really cold. The summer is busy and fun and I enjoy the quiet time the rest of the year.
FAVORITE PART OF CAMP: The kids. I miss them when I’m in the office. I still go on hikes, teach some classes and help with section activities when I can. They’re the reason I’m here.”
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