Directors

Sarah Seaward

Camp Co-Director
email: sarah@campnashoba.com

It is with pleasure that I welcome you to Nashoba North. At Nashoba North we are passionate about youth development and the important role that summer camp can play in developing well-rounded young people. We offer our campers the opportunity to explore new activities, gain an appreciation for nature, and learn how to live and participate in a community away from the pressures of everyday life and school and make lifelong friendships. To do this we create an environment in which the kids have the freedom to choose their own activities and the structure and support needed to allow them to succeed. A huge part of this is our staff – we hire older collegians who not only have an expertise in the activity that they teach but also the character temperament needed to lead a cabin and to make camp fun. After all, for kids, camp is all about having fun & making friends.

Nashoba North is a great place to do both of these things.

- Sarah Seaward

Doug Sutherland

Assistant Director
email: doug@campnashoba.com

Doug joined Nashoba North in 2011 as Assistant Director. He brings 12 years of New England camp experience along with 16 years of working with children, young adults and parents. He works closely with Sarah and the rest of the senior staff to ensure camp runs smoothly and that our campers have a fun and enriching summer experience. Doug grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and moved to New Hampshire in 1999. His wife, Kate and daughter, Della, are an active part of the Nashoba North family.

“I am excited about the opportunities that Nashoba North offers to campers and their families. Nashoba North enables campers to grow, challenge themselves and have a great time.”

Favorite CNN Memory:

Every time there is a birthday at camp there is cake. So, every birthday is special to me!

Tom Penry-Ellis

Program Director

Tom joined Nashoba North in the summer of 2010 as a golf instructor and quickly earned a reputation as a leader in our community. With his outstanding athletic ability, Tom not only brought talented golfing skill with him to camp, but also taught campers rugby and soccer. In 2012 Tom became Program Director. He coordinates staff training & supervision, organizes class scheduling and oversees staff assignments in all camp activities. Tom grew up in Wales and currently resides in the United States.

Favorite CNN Memory:

Dressing up as the Hulk for the 2011 end of season banquet!

Nashoba North Experience:

2012: Program Director
2011: Sports Staff/Golf Instructor
2010: Golf Instructor

Education:

Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, Cardiff University, Wales.

Sarah Furr

Co-Head of Girls

Sarah joined Nashoba North in the summer of 2008 as an Arts and Crafts instructor. As Co-Head of Girls, she brings many years of experience working with children of all ages and camping to Camp Nashoba North. Sarah is focused on working with the senior staff to ensure that the campers have a fun and enriching summer experience. Sarah grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and currently works fulltime for Nashoba North in Massachusetts.

Favorite CNN Memory:

Seeing the campers try new things and build lifelong friendships with other campers. I love seeing them come out of their shell and fully enjoy the summer camp experience.

Nashoba North Experience:

2009-Present: Co-Head of Girls and Art Advisor
2008: Arts and Crafts Department

Education:

Bachelors of Science: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Science and Language Arts, Western Michigan University, 2010
Child Development Associates, 2005
General Studies Associates, Glen Oaks Community College, 2002

Anne Coleman

Co-Head of Girls

Anne joined Nashoba North as a staff member in the summer of 2008, and became Co-Head of Girls in 2010. She started her camp experience as a Nashoba North camper in 2000. Anne teaches Drama and English, coaches lacrosse, and is a residential dorm parent at Westtown School, a prominent boarding school near Philadelphia. She is passionate about finding, nurturing, and building inner strengths in every person.

Favorite CNN Memory:

There are so many different ways to connect with peers, and I love helping campers take a chance to bond in new ways. From the small things, such as the secret handshake that my whole cabin used one summer, to personal breakthroughs on stage. Nashoba excels in breaking down barriers and helping everyone feel included. It’s a pleasure to share those moments of discovery and growth with campers every day.

Nashoba North Experience:

2010-Present: Co-Head of Girls and Theater Staff Advisor
2009: Arts and Crafts Counselor
2008: Sports Counselor
2000: Camper in Yarmouth Cabin!

Education:

Bachelor of Arts: Theater and English Literature. Swarthmore College, 2010

Adrian Fripp (AJ)

Head of Boys

Adrian joined Nashoba North in 1992 for two summers as a woodshop and tennis counselor. He has returned to our family after 18 years as Head of Boys. Adrian has worked extensively instructing health, fitness and rehabilitation programs for both children and adults. As a “House Husband”, he has cared for his beautiful daughter Aaliyah since she was 4 months old. Following in her dad’s footsteps, she became a Nashoba North camper in 2011.

Adrian grew up on a farm just outside of Sydney, Australia. Since meeting his wife Stephanie while traveling his first year of camp, they have lived in Australia and Switzerland before moving to their current residence in San Francisco, California.

Favorite CNN Memory:

There were so many, it is hard to pick just one… Seeing the sheer joy on the faces of the kids (especially the internationals who did not necessarily understand English) when they got to throw their favorite counselors into the lake fully clothed during Counselor Hunt. And who can forget The Australian Bobsled Team at campfire!

Nashoba North Experience:

2011-Present: Head of Boys
1992-1993: Woodshop and Tennis Counselor

Education:

Associate Diploma of Exercise and Sports Science, University of New England, Northern Rivers 1991.
Bachelors of Human Movement Science, Southern Cross University 1997.
Masters of Exercise Science, Sydney University 2001.

Patrick Davis

Athletic Director

Patrick joined Nashoba North in the summer of 2009 as a cabin counselor and member of the athletic staff teaching archery, lacrosse, disc golf and basketball. In 2011 Patrick rose to Athletic Director, bringing several years of athletic leadership to camp. Growing up, Patrick attended a variety of camps, including lacrosse and day camps. Patrick was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and grew up in Greenville, South Carolina.

Favorite CNN Memory:

Watching campers try and excel at new activities, from the riding rings to the waterfront and at all areas in between!

Nashoba North Experience:

2011-present: Athletic Director
2009-2010: Sports Counselor

Education:

Bachelor of Arts: History, Clemson University, Class of 2011, Clemson, SC.