heidi schlipmann

Camp Nurse

My happiest memories are of the days I spent at summer camp as a kid. So much, in fact, that I resigned from my 18-year corporate career so summers would be free to be a camp nurse. I’m so looking forward to meeting all the extraordinary campers and staff at Camp Odyssey. I’ll be around to cover those inevitable cuts, put ice on bumps and keep your rashes from itching. Oh and no, you will not be seeing double your other camp nurse is my identical twin sister, Tami! That should keep things interesting in the Health Center!

Heidi Schlipmann – Camp Nurse #2

chloe fitzpatrick

Program Director

Chloe joined the OTC fam in 2006 as a fifteen year old. She came back again and again because she’s never laughed louder than in the woods, surrounded by the loving community of Odyssey Teen Camp. This year, she so excited to create inspiring, fun programming and can’t wait to get to camp!

leeann mcCurry

Therapist

Hi! My name is LeeAnn and I am very excited to be working at Odyssey Teen Camp this summer. I am thrilled to be working with youth and making a difference in their lives. I am excited to be able to teach new skills to the young people and hopefully learn some new things from them too! My wish is for everyone, campers and staff, to leave camp feeling relaxed, renewed, and ready to take on the world!

LeeAnn McCurry – Therapist

caroline kothari

Counselor

My name is Caroline Kothari. I’m excited about camp to assist in the “Feel Your Fear, Find Your Power Workshop” because it’s the first workshop I took at camp and it changed my life. 9 years later and I’m a certified firewalking instructor hoping to make it into part of my career.

I’m also excited for camp to help young teens come into themselves. Camp helped me find myself and my passions, so I am really looking forward to being able to give teens the experience that I had at camp.

Caroline Kothari – Counselor

emma lesnick

Counselor

I’m Emma. I was a camper at OTC when I was 14 and my experience still holds a very special place in my heart at 21. I’m from Westchester, NY and I just graduated from University of Vermont. I studied Human Development and Studio Art. I love any form of art making, trying new food, having FUN, emotional movies and music, thrift shopping, hanging out in the sun, swimming in pretty spots, film photography, writing, running and moving, laughing, singing,  genuine friendship, meeting and connecting with people, traveling to any new place and having any developmentally facilitating experience. I can’t wait to meet you all!!!!

Emma Lesnik – Camp Counselor

pippy vallone

Counselor

I want to work at camp this year because I think the community built at Odyssey is unlike any other in the world.  Odyssey is the most supportive and well meaning group of people I’ve ever encountered and having the privilege to be a part of it has helped me become a better person.  There is nothing more rewarding than seeing everyone flourish together at camp and if I get to share some writing and theatre with people too, that’s just extra. I can’t wait to see what new adventures await me, the staff, and camp as a whole this summer.

Pippy Vallone – Camp Counselor

clare bland

Counselor

Hello! my name is Clare this will be my first year being a camp counselor at Odyssey and I am very excited to meet a whole bunch of new people and explore the new campsite with you all. I currently live in the Bay Area and just graduated with a major in sculpture/ceramics. I am coming to camp hoping to create some friendships and connections and hope to help support campers in any difficulties they might be going through such as self confidence, trouble focusing, or if they are timid to trying new things. I hope that everyone will have the opportunity to explore this location physically and also explore parts of themselves they never have before!

Clare Bland – Counselor

clarissa eck

Program Director

Clarissa is one of our Program Directors. She also manages our social media. This coming summer will be her 6th year at OTC. During the year, Clarissa works as an illustrator and graphic designer. She’s passionate about alternative education and keeping the spirit of Odyssey alive all year round! Her favorite thing about camp is watching teenagers learn how to trust themselves and each other in a supportive and imaginative environment.

melody gately

Counselor

HI i’m Melody!! I’m a psychology major at URI & I am obsessed with being outside. Yoga and meditation have changed my life and I love to teach people about it. I also love to dance, learn, and laugh a lot. Summer is my absolute favorite time of year & I am so excited to spend this one at OTC. Feel free to ask me about Shinrin Yoku (aka forest bathing, my newest obsession) or my three beautiful cats. I can’t wait to meet everyone and watch you all be exactly who you are 🙂

Meldody Gately – Camp Counselor

ian vallone

Pod Leader

Ian Vallone has been with OTC for over a decade (WOW!) first as a camper, and then as staff. At camp, he is involved with sports (mainly Ultimate Frisbee) and all things nerdy. In his other life, he teaches high school physics to a group of wonderful teens. He likes stars, high fantasy, and numbers.

Ian Vallone – Pod Leader