Meet Our Directors

Dave Skolnik

Dave Skolnik has been a part of the TLC Family of Camps for more than 30 years, starting his “camp career” as a camper at Timber Lake in the early 1990s.  A Cornell University graduate, Dave has an extensive background in camp management, program planning, staff development and communicating with parents and campers on a regular basis. Bringing a contagious sense of excitement and spirit to camp, Dave is committed to providing HCDC campers and families with the best possible experience.

Dave also serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the TLC Family of Camps, of which Hampton Country is a proud partner.  Additionally, Dave is the founder of a popular youth athletic development program called FAST (Fitness & Athletic Skills Training) which provides age-specific programs for multi-sport skill instruction, motor skill development and performance training…HCDC campers love participating in FAST at camp too!

As a strong advocate for the camp experience for all children, Dave is very involved in the nonprofit organizations SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge) and Morry’s Camp which raise money to provide underserved communities with resident summer camp experiences and year-round youth development programs. In addition, he is also an active member in the American Camp Association, having served on the ACA-NY/NJ Executive Board and is currently on the Board of the New York Camp Directors Association.

Dave’s daughters, Madison (10) and Peyton (8), both can’t wait to head off to sleepaway (Timber Lake Camp) after so many amazing seasons at HCDC!

Doris Rosen

Doris Rosen, who holds a Master’s degree in Education and has extensive experience working with young children, adolescents and college students, has been a part of the TLC Family of Camps since 1998 when she began her camp career at North Shore Day Camp where she specialized in overseeing the care and supervision of the Stepping Stones Program.

Doris prides herself on developing close relationships with both campers and their parents. She has been instrumental in implementing our camp mission of teaching children the skills of making and keeping friends while building their self esteem, self confidence resilience. She still maintains relationships with her former campers, some of which go back over 15 years.

Doris works closely with the parents of her campers and potential campers throughout the year. She becomes intimately involved in addressing the concerns of parents whether they be making the decision to send their children to camp or regarding concerns that arise during the summer.

Doris is passionate about hiring, training and supporting the well -being of HCDC summer staff. She does all that she can to help ensure that they, especially our international staff, feel happy and secure both in deciding to travel abroad and during the summer season. Doris believes that Happy Staff results in Happy Campers!

Doris is the mother of three children who have attended Timber Lake Camps since they were toddlers and continue to work for the TLC Family of Camps as adults. This helped both Doris and her family to understand and embrace the value of the camp experience. This experience has resulted in each of Doris’ children having met their spouses at HCDC and its sister Southampton Camp and Club. Most important in Doris’ set of values has always been helping her own children to develop the standards to navigate the challenges of life. She is proud that she has been able to accomplish and extend that goal to the children at HCDC as well.

Jane Olshever

Jane Olshever has been the full-time Associate Director of Hampton Country Day Camp since its inception in 2007. With more than ten years of camp experience and over 15 years of event planning, Jane brings a wealth of knowledge to the HCDC leadership team. She is extremely respected by campers, staff, and parents alike, and works closely with all of our camp families year-round to provide a warm and energetic ‘camp connection.’ Jane’s spirit, energy and compassion are demonstrated through everything she does for HCDC, whether it be managing many of the day-to-day camp operations or working closely with parents to provide a summer experience second to none!

With two children who’ve attended and worked at camp for over 10 years, Jane understands first-hand what it takes for each child to have that special summer experience and hopes to deliver exactly that for

all of our HCDC families.

Justin Barilla

Justin Barilla has been a dedicated member of the Hampton Country Day Camp team since its founding in 2007. Over the past 19 summers, he has embraced a variety of leadership roles, including Division Leader and Transportation Director, and now serves as the camp’s Assistant Director.

With over 25 years of experience in the camp industry, Justin brings a deep passion for youth development and a strong commitment to creating memorable summer experiences. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Delaware, a Master’s Degree in Literacy from LIU CW Post, and an Administrative Degree from Queens College.

Outside of camp, Justin is the Assistant Principal at PS 173 in Fresh Meadows, Queens, where he continues to foster a love of learning and growth in children throughout the year. Camp life is truly a family affair for the Barillas—his wife Allie is the Division Leader for HCDC’s 3-Year-Old Mini Day Program, and their three sons, Roman (9), Miles (8), and Cole (3), will all be HCDC campers this summer!

Jay Jacobs – Executive Director

Jay Jacobs is President and CEO of The TLC Family of Camps, which owns and operates Hampton Country Day Camp. Since 1980, Jay has overseen the acquisition, growth, development and operation of three of the most respected and highest quality sleep away camps in the Northeast (Timber Lake Camp, Timber Lake West and Tyler Hill Camp) along with one of the premier day camps on Long Island (North Shore Day Camp).

Jay, once a camper himself, worked his way up to owner/director while still in law school. He is the founder and past chairman of the charitable organization SCOPE (Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge), which sends over 1000 disadvantaged youth to accredited not-for-profit camps each summer.

In addition, he has served as President of the New York Camp Directors’ Association, Chairman of the American Camp Association’s Tri-State Camp Conference, President of the New York Section of the American Camp Association (the largest Section in the Country representing over 300 camps throughout the Northeastern United States), and, on recommendation of the New York State Health Department, was appointed by Governor Mario Cuomo to the New York State Camp Health & Safety Council, serving for nine years.