MEET OUR STAFF
At Young People's Day Camp of Queens our staff makes the difference. Our entire staff is dedicated to giving your child a safe, enriching, fun-filled, and memorable summer. Camp operation is directed by Licensed Teachers and Administrators with more than 65 years combined experience. All Counselors are directly supervised by Division Heads consisting of experienced teachers and childcare professionals. College age counselors are provided with small groups and are aided by Assistant Counselors and CIT's. All staff is carefully interviewed and screened including a search with the NYS Department of Criminal Justice. During the selection process preference is given to teachers and education majors. To ensure a well rounded staff and enriching camp program our staff includes many specialty instructors including art, music, dance, drama, martial arts and swim. All staff undergoes an extensive training and orientation process annually. Please take a moment to meet some of our key staff members below.
Denice Coles Jeffries El
Executive Director
More than 20 years experience working with children ages 2months-16 years old in Nursery & PreSchool, Afterschool and Summer Camp as well as 20 years Director/Supervisory experience. Wife and mother of two, a teenage boy and a young daughter. Masters Degree graduate in Education from St. John’s University, Aquatic Director Certified, First Aid/CPR certified & School Age Child Care Certified. Summer Camp is an exciting passion, the ability to provide fun and unforgettable memories each year is unmatched!
Brandon Coles
Executive Assistant Director
Dedicated his entire life to working with children. Born in his Family childcare program and graduated college with a Degree in Business Management. Three time Division 1 College Basketball Champion and Member of Delaware State University Basketball Hall of Fame. Instructional Basketball Coach and Certified Basketball trainer. CPR and First Aid Certified with 10+ years Summer Camp Supervisor.
Kelly McCue
Assistant Director
