Leadership Team
DANA LADIC
Executive Director
I am looking forward to my 12th amazing summer at the JCC Abrams Camps. In addition to my role as the Executive Director of the JCC, I will also be directing the operations for the camp that so many call home. My daughter started camp as a preschooler and will be a 2nd year Counselor this year. My son will be in the Teen Travel program and can’t wait for camp to begin! Every year I love welcoming back our camp families, as well as meeting our new ones. It’s amazing to see the campers grow and mature from year to year. I look forward to a fun camp season!
DEB RADIN
Assistant Camp Director
Hello, everyone! I'm Debra Radin, your Assistant Camp Director here at JCC Abrams Camps. As we get ready for another incredible summer, I'm so excited to add on a new role overseeing the Madrichim. With 26 consecutive summers spent at this camp, it's not just a place of work for me but also a second home and family. My own children Jared and Erica have grown up here, and I have the joy of welcoming your campers off the bus each morning, starting their day with a high-five and a smile. I can't wait to make this summer the best one yet!
ROBIN SMOLARZ
Unit Director
I am so excited for another summer with this amazing camp family! I feel truly honored to spend my days with our youngest campers (Prek-Kindergarten)! I love to combine my passion for working with young children with my love of all things Abrams Day Camp!! I have been a JCC Abrams kid since the summer of 1981, and camp truly feels like a second home to me. I have worn many different hats in my past, from camper to counselor, specialist, and unit director.
JESS MIELE
Unit Director
I am ready to embrace year 10, at the JCC, head on! I am very excited for another year as a Unit Director on the Leadership Team. I am a second grade teacher in the Edison school district. My years at camp have truly transformed me into the person and educator I am today. It’s very special to watch campers grow over the years, just as I have during my years at camp. Forming long-lasting relationships and helping children grow to their fullest potential fill me with happiness! Camp is more than a four letter word. It’s a family, second home and happy place for all who experience it. I can’t wait for all the fun that summer 2024 will bring!
KIM SUSSMAN
Unit Director
Hi, I’m Kim Sussman. I’m so excited to be leading the 5th and 6th graders this summer on a super sweet adventure! I’m excited to have our campers explore various interests through electives and choice periods. I am also excited to take to the road with so many fun trips planned this summer. Most importantly, I am excited to see old friendships rekindled and new friendships bloom. “When I say JCC, you say ABRAMS!”
MATT STROBER
Unit Director
I will be hitting the road with the Teen Travel group again this year for my second year as their unit director. I am very excited to try new things and experience new activities throughout the summer!
Top-rated Staff
We take great pride in providing a safe, fun and unforgettable camp experience.
The JCC Abrams Camp Leadership and Specialist teams are comprised of diverse and highly-skilled teaching professionals that work together to provide a safe, fun-filled creative camp experience. Together with our five-star counselor staff, we work hard for each camper to thrive in a positive atmosphere so that they can reach their fullest potential. Promoting everyday values through a Jewish lens helps build character, compassion and camaraderie through the entire camp. Click here to join our team!
Board of Directors
Effective October 1, 2024
Ian Rohin, President
Alison Abelson
Celeste Albert
Lynne Azarchi *
Lauren Cohen
Jason Krane
Marshall Kizner
Ronal Minsky
Robyn Safran
Josh Selekman
Jordan Shapiro
Patti Wold
* Past President
Interested in helping our JCC and Camp continue to flourish and grow. The JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks and Abrams Camps is looking for passionate community volunteers to join our Board of Directors or committees focused on the long term planning, programming and fundraising.
If interested, email Executive Director, Dana Ladic at jccabramscamps@jccpmb.org