Year-Round Staff
Bruce Netherwood
VICE PRESIDENT OF CAMPING SERVICES
Bruce@ssymca.org | (508) 428-2571 ext.103
Having spent more than 30 years in YMCA Camping, Bruce is confident when he attests, “There is no other program that exists today that has the potential to positively impact children and provide life-long experiences.” Along with serving as Executive Director for Camp Burgess & Hayward, Bruce also oversees the day camps at our Hale, Emilson and Science Center branches for the South Shore YMCA.
Rebecca Salter
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
rsalter@ssymca.org | (508) 428-2571 ext.109
Rebecca has been going to, and working at, YMCA camps for as long as she can remember. She spent many summers leading canoeing and backpacking trips through remote wilderness areas, including a trip to the Arctic Circle, before making her way east to Camp Burgess & Hayward. In her free time, you can find Rebecca paddling the waterways of Cape Cod and playing with her dogs, Matilda and Gracie.
Shawn Lynch
CAMP BURGESS DIRECTOR
Slynch@ssymca.org | (508) 428-2571 ext.104
Shawn is from Canton Massachusetts and has been a part of the Camp Burgess community for many years in the roles of Camper, Counselor, Waterfront Director, and Program Director. Shawn graduated from The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. where he spent the last four years studying and exploring our nation’s capital. He is an avid sailor and enjoys exploring Spectacle Pond. You will often find him down on the Burgess Waterfront or exploring camp.
Emily McGuinness
CAMP HAYWARD DIRECTOR
Emcguinness@ssymca.org | (508) 428-2571 ext.102
From Perth, Scotland, Emily first joined staff as a counselor in 2015. She continued to spend her summers at Hayward throughout her undergraduate in roles such as Unit Leader and Assistant Director. After finishing her masters in Environmental & Sustainable Development, she decided to join us more permanently. When not working at Hayward, you can find Emily at a Soul Cycle class or exploring the many coffee shops on Cape Cod.
Jesse Daly
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
JDaly@ssymca.org | (508) 428-2571 ext.120
A native of the Cape, Jesse possesses the laid-back and good-natured character often associated with Cape Codders. Ever ready for any task presented to him, Jesse has proven undaunted by innumerable projects, ranging from building a goat pen on the Camp Farm, to refurbishing a collection of cabins. Jesse has been coined a “master painter” by many whom have been witness to his talents, and he and his wife have a daughter named Amelia and a son named Benjamin.
Heaven Roberts
OUTDOOR EDUCATION DIRECTOR
hroberts@ssymca.org | (508) 428-2571 ext.107
Heaven, originally from Michigan, has lived in over eight states since then. She holds a degree in Biology and Outdoor and Environmental Education from Central Michigan University. With 7+ years of experience, Heaven has worked at other camps in roles ranging from Challenge Course Manager to Assistant Director of Environmental Education. When not at work you can usually find her hiking, rock climbing, or reading a good book.