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Our team of professional educators and college students possesses exceptional skills and is committed to the development of each child. Our teachers and directors go through extensive training in classroom management, people management and leadership. In addition, our entire staff is professionally trained in behavior management, positive discipline, safety and security.
Michael Rouse, Executive Director
Michael Rouse is the Executive Director and co-founder of ESF Summer Camps and the ESF Dream Camp Foundation and oversees all camp operations. Michael created the ESF camp programs at The Haverford School, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, The Lawrenceville School, Greenwich Academy, Gilman School, The Episcopal Academy, Montgomery School, Moorestown Friends School, Rosemont College, and The Phillies Baseball Academy. In 1998, Michael established the first Dream Camp at Trinity College in Hartford, CT. In 2002, he founded the second Dream Camp at Girard College in Philadelphia, PA. Michael also competed on the professional tennis circuit for two years as an amateur, and achieved an ATP world ranking. Michael is a graduate of Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts and Communication. He is also a graduate of the Disney Institute’s People Management, Customer Service, and Creative Leadership Programs. He has a Black Belt in Tang Soo Do karate from the Tang Soo Do Mo Doo Kwan Federation. In 2004, Michael was inducted into the Villanova University Athletic Hall of Fame. Michael serves on the Board of Directors at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy and Gesu School.
Bill Rouse, Director of Operations
Bill Rouse is the Director of Operations and co-founder of ESF Summer Camps and the ESF Dream Camp Foundation. Bill, along with Michael, created the camp programs at The Haverford School, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, The Lawrenceville School, Greenwich Academy, Gilman School, The Episcopal Academy, Moorestown Friends School, Rosemont College, and The Phillies Baseball Academy. He also co-founded the Dream Camps at Trinity College and Girard College. Bill was a Finance Major at Villanova University and attended the School of Commerce and Finance at Villanova. Bill is also a graduate of the Disney Institute's People Management Program and is a member of the American Camping Association.
Melissa Soroka, Director, Dream Camp at Trinity College
Melissa Soroka is a graduate of Moravian College where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and her Certification in Elementary Education. During her time at Moravian, Melissa was a member and captain of the Varsity Softball Team, who received their first-ever bid to the NCAA Division III World Series where they finished second in the nation. Her love for learning and dedication to children is what has drawn Melissa to Dream Camp, where she joined the Team in 2003. At the conclusion of her teaching certification from Moravian College in 2004, Melissa joined Dream Camp full-time as the Program Director for the Dream Camp After-school Program at Trinity College.
Danielle Mezzino, Director, Dream Camp Philadelphia Danielle attended the University of Scranton where she earned her degree in Counseling and Human Resources. Following graduation, she volunteered for one year in Chicago at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, a residential home for “at risk” boys and girls. She was the Education and Job placement Coordinator; responsible for placing the boys in school and jobs, advocating for them, and implementing alternate options if necessary. Danielle returned to the area and enrolled in the EPICS (Educational Partners In Catholic Schools) Program at Seton Hall University. She earned her Masters Degree while teaching full time at St. Michael’s Elementary School. For the summer of 2006, Dani was a Day Camp Support Specialist at our camp at The Haverford School. Danielle joined the Dream Camp team full-time in September 2006 as the Program Director for Dream Camp Philadelphia.
Dream Camp Leadership, Hartford, CT
Dream Camp Leadership, Philadelphia, PA
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