Meet The Staff

2020 Staff application

meet the directors

Camp Givah is led by our Camp Director, Dan Scher, and our Assistant Director, Rachael Woren. Both joined our staff in 2012 to head up the reopening of Givah – bringing a renewed vibrancy and leadership to the Givah experience. Together, Dan’s and Rachael’s enthusiasm and creativity bring an exciting dimension to the Jewish camping experience.

Dan Scher

DIRECTOR

Dan has a long history with Givah, serving as director for six seasons, and as a counselor for six summers. With certifications in Elementary, Middle School and Special Education, he is currently a 4th grade teacher in East Greenbush. He met his wife, Aliza, at Camp Givah.

Rachael Woren

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Rachael was born and raised in the Capital Region and has many years of experience as a Jewish day camp counselor at the Albany JCC. She earned her Masters from Brandeis University in Hebrew Education and serves as administrative assistant at the Hebrew Academy.

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Kristen Blick

HEALTH DIRECTOR

We are excited to welcome Kristin Blick to our staff as our health director for the 2019/5779 season. Kristin attended Samaritan School of Nursing for her RN and has worked with children both as a pediatric office nurse and a summer camp nurse. Her two daughters, 4 and 1, attend Temple Israel Nursery School. When asked what she is looking forward to this summer, Kristin shared, "I can't wait to get to know the campers and the staff, and to learn all the fun Camp Givah traditions!"

Sawyer Harrington-VERB

Music DIRECTOR

Camp Givah is pleased to announce that Sawyer Harrington-Verb will be the music director for the 2019/5779 season. Sawyer attends University of Hartford where he is a composer, arranger, vocalist, and director of his accapella group. Having worked at Camp Eisner as a songleader, counselor, and music recording specialist, he has had experience with teaching instruments, songs, and music production. Sawyer exclaims, "I am excited to bring the love I have for Judaism and music to this new community!"

miriam rosenberg

gan DIRECTOR

Dan and Rachael are thrilled to welcome Miriam Rosenberg back to our staff as our Gan Director for the 2019/5779 season. Miriam attends SUNY Potsdam where she studies theatre and dance. Having worked at Givah, Camp Ramah in New England and Ramah Galim in California in the past, she has experience with creating fun and Jewish themed activities to engage kids in all age groups.
When asked what she is looking forward to this summer Miriam shared, “I am really excited for the kids to try new things and see all of the amazing opportunities that Camp Givah has to offer.”

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