Recognized nationally for his efforts, Dan has been developing youth serving organizations, small businesses, and strategic initatives for over 20 years.

Serving: summer camps (both non-profit & for-profit), non-profit organizations, childcares, and youth-serving organizations.

Contact: dan@immersive1st.com

Providing support with services like

  • Sales, marketing, and communication services for both camper recruitment and staff hiring (including camp counselor recruitment).

  • Staff trainings for seasoned directors to front-line staff (including summer camp counselors & staff).

  • Leadership & management coaching and systems.

  • Program evaluation including a detailed report for leadership and stakeholders.

  • Strategic planning including master site planning, fundraising, and organizational direction.

Serving: YMCA Day Camps

Contact: dan@daycampcommunity.com

With over 1400 Y day camps in the country, Day Camp Community is proud to be providing education, community, and support.

Memberships include virtual education, exclusive offers with marquee brands, and gatherings of Y camp professionals.

From Testimonials

“He is a natural at problem solving and bringing communities of people together. Dan is a systems thinker and recognizes the path to success and potential pitfalls in every project.”

Meet Dan

Known for taking on the challenges facing youth serving organizations, Dan consults on business development, program quality, and strategic planning. His recommendations on recruiting, training, and planning with children & staff translate well beyond overnight & day camps to any organization that serves youth.

Clients describe Dan as caring, straight-forward, smart and engaging. He loves helping to lead teams while they determine, digest and organize information. He also believes that writing is important, however, impactful and measureable outcomes are key! 

Dan has been described as “an old soul with a desire to impact the future.” He has volunteered in multiple capacities for the American Camp Association and the New York State Camp Directors Association. Dan's leadership style is best described as striving to leave every place better than he found it.  Fundamentally he also believes that the best form of stewardship is to maintain a strong orgnizational foundation and culture.

Experience

Senior Consultant → Immersive1st

Founder → Day Camp Community

Senior Director → Various youth serving organizations

President → New York State Camp Directors Association

Conference Chair - American Camp Association Tri-State Conference

Adverting Executive → Gratis Internet Marketing Firm