DJ Horton, Camp Director, has led JEA Camp Savannah for over a decade and a half. DJ is most proud of the number of children who began as campers and have now matured to staff--sharing their love of camp with generations of Savannahians.
Jackie Laban, Assistant Director, has over 16 years experience working with children. She is excited to plan activities that teach campers about Jewish/Israeli customs, values and traditions, and is looking forward to another fantastic summer.
Emma Loncon, Team Leader, began as a 5-year-old camper, LIT, CIT, Swim Instructor, Camp Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguard, and is currently a Team leader across many of our programs. During the 'off season,' Garrison School for Performing Arts is lucky to have Emma as one of their Guidance Counselors.
Sarah Docar, Camp Registrar, is our resident 'jack of all trades.' Throughout the year she manages our Food for Thought luncheon program, is the Office Manager for the Federation and JEA, and runs the PJ Library. But when it comes to Summertime, Sarah is our Registrar extraordinaire, handling it all.
Kate Perry, Aquatics Director is "everything pools." You can see Kate maintaining the Indoor and Outdoor Pools, running a pool party, teaching Lifeguard classes, doing continuing staff training, and leading classes. She will be a part of every camper's experience in the water; guiding instructional swim, testing the camper's ability, and supervising the counselors in the water.
Jessi Rush, Camp Swim Instructor, has grown up at the JEA. Progressing from a camper to a lifeguard, to a swim instructor, Jessi loves working with children and has not only given swim lessons to many, she has worked in the Children's Department over the past two years. A high-achiever, Jessi is a dual enrollee in High School and at Georgia Southern University.
