Chris Beltz: Boys Co-Head Counselor
Chris Beltz is returning to Tyler Hill for his 11th summer! Originally from Ohio, he now lives in Washington, DC where he is the director of a childcare center. Chris’s career at Tyler Hill began in 1998 as a general counselor for the Freshmen Division. After serving as the Freshmen/Cadet Division Leader for 6 years, he spent the last two summers as Boys Co-Head Counselor. Chris loves the outdoors, hiking or being out on the ballfields. He is excited to leave the hustle and bustle of D. C. and spend another fantastic summer at THC.

Greg Ellis: Boys Co-Head Counselor
Returning for his 10th season at Tyler Hill, Greg is always enthusiastic about the upcoming summer. Hailing from Canada, he feels his Tyler Hill experience has changed his life. During the off season, Greg is in his fifth year teaching 8th grade, constantly educating himself on how to best care for his students and ultimately his campers.

Greg began his Tyler Hill career as a general counselor in 1998, and has held many positions since; General Counselor, Group Leader, Division Leader, Assistant Head Counselor and now Head Counselor. To Greg, the most important thing about camp is the feeling of family, and he believes that a great mix of campers and counselors makes this family strong. It's this feeling of family that makes Tyler Hill so successful and that brings him back year after year. Greg can't wait to get to camp to see his old friends and "family" -- and to get his summer started!

Gareth Evans: Freshmen Boys Division Leader
Since 2004 Gareth Evans has been a member of the Tyler Hill Camp family. Growing up in Nova Scotia, Canada and now living and going to school in Ontario Canada, he is currently studying Recreation and Leisure Management at Mohawk College. He plans on attending Teachers College after finishing his degree. Gareth has spent all his summers with lower camp, starting as a General Counselor, moving up to Group Leader, Divisional Coach, and this summer will be working as Freshmen Division Leader. Understanding that the key to a child having a great summer are the friends they have, Gareth’s goal is to promote communication, understanding, and respect among the youngest group of boys at camp.

Danny MacCalder: Cadet Division Leader
Danny is from Cape Breton Island, Canada but is currently living in China teaching at the Hunan Technology College. This will be his 8th summer at Tyler Hill Camp. He started out as a General Counselor for the Cadet Boys in 2000-2001. In 2003, he returned as the Group Leader for the Cadet Boys. Since 2004 he has been a Division Leader in lower camp.

Danny has been working in camp settings since he was 15. He has volunteered in group homes and has been a scout leader/woodsman leader for youth involved in camping and the outdoors. At 16, he began participating in organizing conferences for high school students that dealt with awareness of and surviving in the forest.

With the younger campers he likes to try an incorporate dramatics into all activities that are outside their regular schedule. He adds new and original games that encourage teamwork and excitement. The overall combination of activities helps to stimulate physical and athletic abilities, promote and encourage creativity, demonstrate the importance and value of “STARFISH” while still within the confines and fun of being a kid. After camp, he reevaluates the summer and starts to plan to make the upcoming summer better than the last.

Adam Geris: Sophomore & Junior Division Leader
As the Division Leader for the Sophomore and Junior Boys, Adam is returning for his 8th summer at Tyler Hill. Adam joined the THC family in 2001 as a General Counselor and became a Group Leader in 2003. In 2005, Adam accepted a supervisory position and is now responsible for more than 80 campers between the ages of 10 and 12. He enjoys playing an active role at camp and is dedicated to ensuring his counselors are supportive and sensitive to camper needs. Most importantly, he is committed to making each summer fun and memorable for his campers. Known at camp for having a real sense of humor, Adam brings a great deal of laughter and fun to each and everyday at camp.

During the year, Adam is a grade 7/8 teacher in Canada’s Ontario School System. As a reputable and passionate teacher, Adam coaches football, basketball, volleyball and track & field.

Dylan Irvine: Senior Division Leader
Dylan Irvine will be spending his 5th summer at Tyler Hill. He is 23 years old and hails from the small town of Hantsport, Nova Scotia. He has spent the last 4 years attending Dalhousie University in Halifax where he graduated in 2006 with a degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology. Dylan is currently attending Acadia University’s Education program for 2 years en route to a career in teaching.

In 2004, Dylan started spending his summers at THC as a general counselor with the Cadet Boys. This summer he is excited to be the Group Leader for the Senior Boys. Returning year after year has given him the opportunity to develop a wonderful relationship with all of his campers as well as those in other groups. He looks forward to once again being united with those who make camp as special as it is. He can’t wait to see everyone again this summer. For those who may be coming to THC for the first time he encourages them to make the best of their time at camp because it’s an experience that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Troy Mackenzie: Super Senior & Teen Division Leader
Coming back for his 6th year at THC, Troy is a Canadian High School teacher who currently teaches in the province of Alberta. Troy runs the Travel Group at his school where he will be taking a group of students to Florida each May. He also runs the school newsletter, and is the school’s basketball coach.

Troy made his debut at Tyler Hill back in 2003 as a General Counselor and was quickly recognized as a staff member with leadership qualities. He has experience being a Group Leader, Asst. Specialist, as well as a Head Specialist; all of which has benefited him in working with his counselors and ensuring that they are aware of each camper’s needs.

Troy is currently the Division Leader of the Super and Teen boys. His commitment to his campers has been apparent over the years. He is always coming up with new ideas (TRONBALL) that continually seem to spark interest from all his campers. Troy’s personable attitude and willingness to go that “extra mile” has created lasting impressions on each and every one of his campers.

Harrison Bergman: Sophomore and Junior Divisional Coach
Returning to Tyler Hill Camp for his 14th summer, Harrison Bergman will now serve as both the Sophomore and Junior Divisional Coach. He has worked with a wide variety of age groups, ranging from Juniors to CITS. After spending seven years as a camper, Harrison has a complete understanding of the importance of developing relationships between campers. To this day, if you ask Harrison to list his best friends, the majority of them would be those he shared a bunk with as a camper. Needless to say, Tyler Hill has had a profound impact on him, which helps to explain his devotion to ensuring that each individual camper has the best summer.