Camp Jewell YMCA’s staff is made up of over 7 full time year round staff that combined have over 30 years of camp experience. In addition we have a staff of up to 20 program instructors that work fall, winter and spring providing programs to our guests and over 160 staff in the summer. Each member of our staff team is dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience for you regardless of the program you participate in.
Craig Dawson
Executive Director
Craig is originally from England, he grew up not far from Sherwood Forest where he spent his childhood running through the woods pretending to be Robin Hood!! Craig has a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Geography from the University of Leeds in England and has worked for YMCA Camps in both New York and Wisconsin in various roles from counselor to summer camp director. Craig has been at Camp Jewell since 2012 and has been the Executive Director since 2018. He has two boys who attend camp each summer and his goal is to ensure that everyone who attends camp has an amazing experience.
Jodi Gove
Associate Executive Director
Jodi has been working with the YMCA since 2004 where she met and married Peter who also works at Camp Jewell and together they have a son who LOVES camp. She graduated from Bethel University with Bachelor degrees in Political Science and Business. Throughout her years she has held many positions including: Program Staff, Ranch Coordinator, and the Ranch Program Director. During her free time she likes hiking throughout the area with her son Jonah and the family dogs.
Dayle Welch
Program Director
Dayle considers herself a lifelong member of the Camp Jewell community. Traveling from her hometown of Westford, MA, Dayle started as a camper in 2004 and transitioned to being a staff member in 2013. Following her summer here as the Ropes Coordinator in 2018, Dayle completed a MS in Human Development from the University of Maine. Soon after she traveled west to be the Assistant Summer Camp Director at a small non-profit outdoor center in Idaho where she further pursued her passion for outdoor education. Dayle is thrilled to now be back at Jewell in the Camp Program Director role and is committed to creating the best Camp Jewell experience for staff and campers alike.