Camps Team
Our Mission: Since 1937, we have been focused on making a difference in people’s lives. That’s why even today our mission is to help people grow and succeed.
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Josh’s journey to Camp Joy began long before his first day on staff, it started at age 15 as a pool attendant, where he learned the importance of service, patience, and community. After earning his degree in Organizational Communication from Sinclair, he went on to lead a marina team for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, gaining hands-on management experience that would later shape his leadership at camp.
Since joining Camp Joy as an outdoor educator, Josh has quickly become an integral part of the team. Today, he serves as the Summer Camps Program Manager for Client Engagement, coordinating camp schedules, building partnerships, and preparing for the high-energy weeks of summer when he leads a team of 30–50 counselors and ensures campers experience growth, laughter, and connection.
Curious, compassionate, and community-focused, Josh believes in leading with heart and helping others grow through kindness and curiosity. Outside of camp, you can find him fishing, hiking, rock hunting, traveling, or exploring the outdoors with his dog, always chasing that next joyful adventure.
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Emily’s Camp Joy journey began back in 2018, just after graduating high school. What started as a summer job quickly became a calling. While studying K–12 Special Education with a minor in Disability Studies at Miami University, Emily spent nearly every summer and weekend at Joy, growing through roles like junior and senior counselor, support coordinator, program coordinator, evening coordinator, and even leading travel programs to Chicago and Dublin, Ireland.
After college, Emily explored new horizons in pediatric behavioral health care management and program coordination for a retirement community, but her heart led her back to Joy in 2025 as Camps Program Manager.
Today, Emily works closely with Camp Joy’s partners to design meaningful program schedules, support group logistics, and ensure every camper and counselor feels welcomed and supported. She also recruits, hires, and trains seasonal staff, preparing them to bring Camp Joy’s mission to life year-round.
A compassionate and curious leader, Emily believes in building trust and belonging, because when people feel safe and valued, growth happens naturally. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, kayaking, reading, exploring new restaurants, and of course, petting every dog she meets.