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Mission

Our belief is that, in a relaxed, nurturing, and playful multi-age setting where children are safely guided yet free to make their own choices, a child can enhance friendship making skills, try something new, learn from experience, and extend their interests and talents, all of which are critical life-long skills. Our goal is for every child to feel comfortable with whom she or he is, be respectful of all others and the environment, and grow strong, physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. We aim to assist every child in growing as an individual and as a member of the community.
To quote Piaget, "Play is children's work". We take that "work" very seriously.

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Counselors

Fun in the Sun is staffed by experienced teachers and counselors. The counselors have themselves attended Fun in the Sun. This makes them especially qualified in that they are well known by the teachers and they have the advantage of truly knowing the program and its expectations.


Sarah Hudson

Sarah has worked with children for 20 years in many capacities from camps, to being a nanny, to now teaching kindergarten for the past eleven years. She has lived in the area for most of her life,  is married and has a ten year old son, Jaden

Jane LaFata

 Jane has been working for Fun In The Sun Camp since its opening at the Plymouth Swim Club location in 2010. Jane coordinates creative and energetic activities for the campers. Some popular activities included making paper-mache marionettes, playing Kick the Can and collecting and pressing wild flowers.  Previously, Jane served as a camp counselor at The Camp at Oak Lane Day School for five years. She has been a primary school educator for the past 17 years and  is currently a 3rd grade teacher.

Joey Bilyk

Hey! My name is Joey. I’m a 2011 University of Pittsburgh graduate and a Mt. Airy native.

Summer has been synonymous with Fun in the Sun since the days when I was an energetic kindergarten student running around Bonnie and Dora’s classrooms at Plymouth Meeting Friends.  I’ve stayed with the camp all these summers because Fun in the Sun gives campers the imaginative space to enjoy summer without the daily itineraries and detailed schedules of more regimented summer camps.

For me, the pool has always been the most important feature of summer time fun. As Fun in the Sun’s in house swimming instructor, I offer 30 minute one-on-one lessons to campers of all levels. My approach is kind and persistent with three goals of confidence, competence and fun.  I taught for the Abington YMCA in 2006-2007 and I’ve been holding lessons with Fun in the Sun since 2008. I spent 2012 abroad as a school teacher in Thailand and missed last year’s lessons so I’m excited to be back in the pool this upcoming summer!

Chandler White

Hi! My name is Chandler White. I attended Fun in the Sun as a child and worked as a counselor for a couple of years, I am excited to be returning this summer. I was born and raised in Mt. Airy and I am currently a Communications and Music Business major at Albright College in Reading Pennsylvania, I will be a Junior there this fall.

 

Danielle Green

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My name is Danielle Green and I currently attend American University in Washington D.C. I am studying Film and Media Arts and going into my sophomore year. After going to Fun in the Sun as a child I decided to return the great experience and work as a counselor. I work regularly in the Art room trying to show the kids the power of art and its ability to express yourself.

Nayo Jones

Hi! My name is Nayo Jones and I’m 17 years old. I’m going to be starting my senior year as a vocal major at the Philadelphia High School for the  Creative And Performing Arts. I’ve been a counselor at FiTS for a while and went to camp here when I was young. I love the free spirits of the children at FITS and working with them is incredibly rewarding. I just hope to give them the same fun and excitement that I had as a FITS child.

Maggie Bucci

My name is Maggie Bucci, and I am a dual major in Art Education and Crafts at Kutztown University. I love all mediums of art, music, sports, and happy campers. I attended Fun In The Sun for many years and I am so excited to be coming back!

Chad Robinson

Hi! My name is Chad Robinson and I’m currently 17 years old. I will be turning 18 in May 25th. I’ve been going to Fun In The Sun since I was 7 years old and I love the camp, the campers, and of course, working there. I attend George Washington Carver High School of Engineering and Science. I am a senior and am on the varsity baseball team. I love playing sports (baseball, soccer, basketball, and football), drawing, and music. Hopefully, we will have a good summer this year.

Zachary Port

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Hi, I’m Zachary Port.  I am eighteen years old, and I will start my freshman year at Lehigh University this Fall to study engineering.  I have been a camper since I was three and have always enjoyed camp activities.  I babysit and like being around kids.  I attended Wissahickon High School, where I was a good student and was a member of the key club (community service) and the tv club.  This is my third summer at Fun in the Sun as a counselor, and I am very excited to see the returning campers again and to meet all the new ones!

Anna Shafer

Hi! My name is Anna Shafer. I’m fifteen years old, and will be a sophomore at Central High School in Philadelphia this upcoming school year. I love music, theater, art, reading, and of course, working at Fun In The Sun! I’ve spent every summer at F.I.T.S. since I was almost five years old and heading into kindergarten, making this my eleventh summer here, and my third as a counselor! I absolutely loved my time spent at camp as a child and enjoy being a counselor here even more. I’m looking forward to a great summer getting to know and have fun with all the campers!
 

Ethan Snyder

My name is Ethan Snyder and I have been going to Fun In The Sun since I was six, and this will be my second year as an official counselor. It is a great camp with a lot of freedom and a great experience that feels like a second home. I go to Germantown Friends School and I am currently a freshman. I turn 15 on June 30th and my favorite activities at camp are playing baseball and basketball with friends and just relaxing!

Annie Brong

My name is Annie Brong, and I will be a sophomore next year at Springfield Township Highschool. I was a camper myself at Fun in the Sun for many years, and I’m excited to start a new summer.
 

Dillon Gast

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My name is Dillon I’m 15 and the reason I wanted to be a counselor is because I’ve been going to Fun in the Sun since I was about 5 years old. I’ve always had an awesome time at Fun in the Sun and didn’t want it to end so I figured what better way to spend my summer then coming to work at the camp that I’ve practically grown up in. I work extraordinarily well with kids and enjoy every minute of my time at Fun in the Sun.
 

Kayla Green

My name is Kayla Green. I am currently 15 yrs old and when school starts again, I will be a junior at Wissahickon High School. I started going to Fun in The Sun about 7 years ago . I dance competitively outside of school and I am a very hardworking student. I used to babysit so I enjoy being around kids, I love going to work and enjoy being there everyday. I hope working at FITS will be the best experience for the children as it was for me as a child.

Emma Colzani

Hi! I’m Emma Colzani. I attended Fun in the Sun as a camper. I am 16 and will be a junior at Springfield Township High School when we return from summer break. I love to read, doodle, sing, and ramble. I play the violin. I am a total math and science person. I love helping people and am super excited to be a counselor at Fun In the Sun this summer. I think that this summer is going to be super awesome!

Justin Watson

Hi, my name is Justin. I am 14 years old and I attend the William Penn Charter School where I will be a high school freshman in September. I was a camper at Camp Fun in the Sun for the past 3 years and was also a CIT, then junior counselor for a year. I am really excited about being a counselor at Camp Fun in the Sun because I love working with kids. My experience as a junior counselor has helped to prepare me for becoming a counselor. I am very much looking forward to being a counselor at Fun in the Sun.

Owen Fox

Hi. My name is Owen Fox. I’m 14 going on 15 and attend J.R Masterman. I enjoy writing, music, and generally spending way too much time on the internet. This is my second year being a counselor at FITS, and I hope that this summer will be fun and exciting. 

Henry Hoffman

Hi, my name is Henry Hoffman, and I am fourteen years old and a high school freshman. I had been attending Fun in the Sun for the last few years as a camper, and I really enjoyed being a counselor for the first time last summer. I play soccer and basketball competitively, but also enjoy football and baseball. Apart from sports, I am very interested in architecture. In my spare time, I love to watch movies, listen to music, read (My favorite book is the Count of Monte Cristo), or simply draw whatever pops into my head. I also love to write; I recently entered my first short story into a national competition. I’m really looking forward to another great summer at camp this year!

 

Aaron Shafer

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My name is Aaron Shafer. I have been attending Fun In The Sun for 10 years now and have loved it every year. I have 2 siblings, an older sister who is also a counselor and a younger brother, who is currently attending the camp. I will be attending Saint Josephs Prep as an incoming freshman next year and look forward to it very much. I look forward to having a great time with the kids and look forward to the upcoming summer!

 

Gordie 

Hi my name is Gordie. I have been going to Fun in the Sun since I was in Kindergarten. Fun in the Sun is a great place for your children to come and enjoy themselves with a large variety of activities. This camp is a great place for your kid to meet new friends and see old ones. I love working with children, and am so excited to be a counselor this year.

 

Samantha Chisholm

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Hi my name is Samantha Chisholm and I am currently 14 years old. I will be a sophomore at Abington Friends School in the next school year. I also dance and am part of the competition team at Addicted 2 Dance. I have been going to Fun in the Sun since I was four years old and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else during the summer. I love helping the kids with their creativity and I want every kid to have the best summer ever!

 

Grace Magill

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Hey, everyone!   My name is Grace Magill and I’m 14 years old.  Currently, I’m in 8th grade at the Woodlynde School and really looking forward to starting high school at Plymouth Whitemarsh in September.  This is my fourth summer at Fun in the Sun and there’s no place I’d rather be!  I’m at the Plymouth Swim Club location, and am counting down the days until school is out.  I’m super excited about my first summer as a counselor, and can’t wait to see everyone (and meet some new kids, too)
 

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