The Directors
Matt and Monique Pines
Owner/Directors
matt@teencamp.com and monique@teencamp.com
Monique moved to the USA from her native Canada to attend university, and spent her summers working at MTC as a camp counselor starting in 1996. Monique (B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed) began her career as a school teacher, then took the job as the Assistant Director at MTC for several years beginning in 1998. Since becoming Director in 2004, Monique oversees all areas of administration, including staff and camper management. She is currently obtaining her Masters of Science in Counseling at University of Southern Maine.
Matt (B.A., M.Ed), from rural New South Wales, Australia, began working for camp in 1997. A former Program Director and Manager, Matt now directs all areas of camp business, administration, and facility care. Matt is an active board member of Maine Youth Camping Foundation and he is also a member of the Education Investment Committee of the United Way of Greater Portland.
Matt and Monique operate the off-season camp office, and are on-site Directors during the summer. They are joined by their young son, Tanner and golden retriever, Penny. With the summer team of administrators, instructors and cabin staff, together they share the challenges and joys of working with an amazing group of young people.
Kris Kamys
Co-Director
As a founding Director of Maine Teen Camp, Kris offers a wealth of knowledge and over 40 years of experience in both the camping industry and education. Kris holds a M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts and has been both a public and private high school teacher of English. During the summer season, he acts as a Co-Director and oversees our Health Center.
Nicky Martin
Assistant Director
nicky@teencamp.com
Nicky, originally from South Africa, began working as a counselor at Maine Teen Camp in 2002. She has since held many roles at camp, including Waterfront Director, Head Counselor, and Travel Coordinator. Nicky has her early childhood education degree and has spent many years in office management. Nicky now calls Maine her home, and works in our camp office year round as Assistant Director.
