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Sue Hurn, Director:
eccsummerdirector{at} verizon.net
Sue has been with the Episcopal Diocese since 2001 serving as the Director of the Resource Center; and for the past two summers has been the Director of ECC! Sue came to the Diocese from the Diocese of Virginia where she was previously the Director of Religious Education for two parishes and diocesan coordinator for the Education for Ministry (EFM) program. Sue continues to be an EFM mentor here in RI. Sue retired from a thirty-year career in the Department of Defense. Sue is always available and visible at ECC - so next time you visit camp, be sure to stop in and meet her!
Barbara Sidla, ECC Registrar:
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Barbara has worked at the Episcopal Conference Center for several years, beginning with her experience as a parent bringing her children to camp, later came on staff to do the cleaning during the winter months. She was employed as the parish secretary for Calvary Church, Pascoag and later at St. Alban's in Centredale in the late 90's. Barbara accepted the year-round position as ECC Registrar/Office Manager in April, 2000. She is the consistent and friendly voice of ECC when parents call with registration questions and inquiries while their children are at camp. She is married to David who is a frequent volunteer, project leader at ECC. Three of Barbara's four children have been involved in the life of ECC as campers, staff members and volunteers. Barbara and her husband recently built a new home on property adjacent to ECC allowing her a very easy commute to work each day!
Joyce Roberts, Resident Manager:
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Joyce graduated from Rhode Island College in 1983 with a B.S. in Early Childhood Education. She taught for six years (1983-1989) as a preschool teacher at The Children's Center, then held the position of Head Teacher for 13 years (1989-2002) at WonderKids before leaving to take the position of Resident Manager at ECC in August, 2001. Joyce enjoys knitting and has a love of animals. She has recently taken up snowshoeing around the ECC property. Joyce started coming to ECC at the age of 9. She was a camper from 1969-1975, counselor 1976-1978, Young Adult Staff 1979-1980 and the Director of Younger Children's Camp from 2000 to the present.
Lance Roberts, Property Manager:
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Lance took on the position of Property Manager at ECC in July, 2002. In 1985 he started his own landscape, construction and tree service business. The business has grown into an excavation/construction business concentrating in septic installation and site preparation. He attended Rhode Island Junior College for machine tool processess in 1980. Lance was raised on a farm much like ECC, growing up with the philosophy of "if it breaks you fix it or fabricate a new one", thus the development of his mechanical ability and skills. He attended ECC as a camper in 1968, later a counselor from 1978-1980. He volunteered as a member of the Adult Visiting Staff at ECC for several years as a work project leader and weekend chaperone before accepting the position of Property Manager.
Lance and Joyce reside at the Conference Center with their three dogs! They own a small farm in Exeter, RI where they raise sheep and Llamas.
Staff Counselors
We have an outstanding staff who are selected for their leadership qualities and their enthusiasm for working with children and teens! Our staff is committed to growing int heir faith as they provide cameprs with a safe, nurturing and fun camp environment. An extensive training program takes place prior to camp and throughout the summer they take part in ongoing training and support. Certified lifeguards are on duty at the waterfront and a registered nurse is on site 24 hours a day.
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