Our summer camp staff includes approximately 50 college-age women and men, with several international staff adding cultural enrichment. Our camper-to-staff ratio is 7:1. Our staff receive an intense 1½ weeks of training from national, state, and local experts in child education and safety. CT state license and ACA Accreditation guarantee that our staff are certified to instruct in their program areas and are highly qualified to work with children.
Cabin and activity staff are hand-selected from around the world to provide a safe and caring environment for campers. Counselors are at least 18 years old, high school graduates, and most hae completed at least one year of college. Staff are training in topics such as: homesickness, emergency procedures, behavior management, child development and much more. Staff live in the cabins with campers. We have registered nurses on-site during the summer. Additionally, for camper safety, most of our staff are certified in CPR/First Aid.
Camp Director
Camp Director, Heather Logee, returns to our camp with 34 years of experience starting as a camper then counselor. She is entering her 20th year as Camp Director. She has completed her MA Degree in Camp Administration and Leadership. Heather continues her professional development through yearly ACA workshops and conferences. She is involved year-round in 4-H Camp programing and training.
In 2024, Heather received the Mark Clifton Exemplary Leadership Award from the Connecticut Camping Association.
Program and Day Camp Coordinator
Jessica “J” Ruiz is excited to return to Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp this summer as Program Coordinator and Day Camp Coordinator. J was a camper, junior staff, and counselor. Returning for her 33rd summer, J is certified in low ropes, zipline, and archery. She is a graduate of Bluffton University in Ohio with a BA in Early Childhood Education.
Senior Program Coordinator
Alyssa Harvey returns to Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp as the Year-Round Senior Program Coordinator. Alyssa started at camp as a Teen Leader and then worked as a Staff member for 5 years. She is a certified Lifeguard and Ropes Instructor. She has her Bachelor’s Degree from UConn in English. She is working on her Master’s Degree in Special Education. Alyssa loves camp, trees, and working with children and teens.
