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Coastal Camp Staff

All camp staff members are pre-screened, highly qualified, and CPR and first aid certified. Additionally, our field science educators are certified Wilderness First Responders. 

Coastal Camp is now hiring!!! Apply for current Coastal Camp openings!

2009-2010 Staff

Ally, Camp Director

Ally is no stranger to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Before beginning at Headlands Institute, she spent 7 years working for Park Partners and the National Park Service (NPS). Ally began her camp career as camp manager for Crissy Field Center Summer Camp in the Presidio. She has also taught outdoor educational programs at Fort Funston, Crissy Field Center, and the Marin Headlands. As a NPS ranger, she led interpretive public programs and hikes at Alcatraz, the Presidio, and the Marin Headlands. Ally is currently working towards completing her graduate degree in Geography at San Francisco State University focusing on children's environmental knowledge. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the natural world with her trusty dogs, getting crafty, and eating dim sum on Clement Street in San Francisco.

I am looking forward to a terrific summer filled with happy campers, laughter, outdoor explorations, natural discoveries, water balloons, and fun! says Ally.

Pete, Camp Manager

Pete is extremely excited to be returning to Coastal Camp in the role of Camp Manager. Having worked as a Field Science Educator at the Headlands Institute and Coastal Camp, he is eager to make this year's Coastal Camp a smashing success. Before working at The Headlands Institute, Pete worked for two years in Burlington, Vermont as a 7th and 8th grade classroom science teacher. Pete has been a summer camp goer for longer than he can remember and has worked at summer camps for seven years. Throughout those seven years he has held numerous positions from counselor to director. Summer camp always provides amazing expereiences that remain with the camper for years. When not working for the Headlands Institute, Pete enjoys many outdoor pursuits including mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and long walks on the beach. 

Christina, Camp Administrative Assistant

Christina is thrilled to return to her role as Camp Administrative Assistant. This is Christina’s second summer with Coastal Camp and she is looking forward to another wonderful summer! During the non-summer months, Christina is the Marketing Associate at Headlands Institute. In her free time, Christina enjoys playing tennis and soccer, running outside, and exploring the nooks and crannies of San Francisco.

Counselor Staff coming soon....

Parents' Reviews

Administrative staff is very hands-on, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. I found the camp manager and director to be very easy to approach and talk to. They were very responsive to my questions and needs.
—Parent of 3rd and 4th grade campers, Corte Madera

I spoke several times to staff that helped me with shuttle, extended care sign-up, and getting us ready for camp. Staff both emailed and called me when I was out of town traveling the week before camp! Professional, efficient, and warm!
—Parent of 4th grader, Larkspur

Outstanding counselors and I felt totally safe leaving my children with them all day.
— Parent of camper

Questions? Call (415) 331-1548 or send us an email at coastalcamp@naturebridge.org.