Professional Staff:

Tony, Kevin, Michele, Bergie, Josh

Teresa "Bergie" Goehring - Executive Director                     Email

Beginning service in 1993, Teresa has maintained a focus on the camper population. Her "think outside of the box mind set" has allowed Foster's programs and camper experiences to continually improve. She believes that she has the greatest job on earth, because she finds personal growth through her interactions with staff and campers.

Josh Carr- Program Director                                                  Email

Josh returns to Foster after spending several summers on staff.  Prior to this position, Josh was a Program Director at the Columbus YMCA and an Elementary School teacher.  Josh is a creative genius with wonderful energy.  He is thrilled to return to his passion.   

Tony Wagnitz - Program Director                                          Email

Tony's background includes day camp, resident camp, school's out and youth & family programming.  He has worked at camps in Illinois, New Hampshire and New Mexico.  His work ethic, enthusiasm and desire to serve youth is very evident.  He is excited to be back at a year round camp facility. 

Michele Murray - Office Manager                                          Email

Michele joined the staff team in December of 2006.  Michele brings a vast knowledge about Camp Foster YMCA.  Since 1993, she has volunteered for our horse program and her daughter was a camper for years.  This history has made for an easy transition into the professional camping industry.  She is always excited to talk to parents and children in order to help answer any questions.  Michele brings with her a warm welcome and positive attitude.

Kevin Godfredsen - Property Manager                                   Email

Starting in the winter of 1981, Kevin has had the opportunity to have his handy work on every building in camp. His variety of skills contributes greatly to the longevity of the property.  He enjoys the variety of his duties and the problem solving associated with it. 

Summer Staff:

One of Camp Foster's strongest assets is our trained and experience staff.

Parents can be assured that Camp Foster recruits the finest college age staff available.  With a 3:1 camper to staff ratio, the staff have extra ability to give individual attention to each child. Building relationships with each child is the key to Foster.  Staff facilitates personal development by  nurturing relationships in a week long residential setting.  One of keys to the magic of Foster is the creativity that each staff implements into all aspects of programming. Summer staff are trained and managed daily by the professional leadership team.

3:1 Camper to Staff Ratio