Emily Goupil
Executive Director
of Camp Foss
Email: egoupil@graniteymca.org
Emily (or Goup as many have come to call her) has been involved with Camp Foss for 25 years. She began as a camper in the 90’s. Over the years, Emily progressed as a staff member at Foss as a CIT, Counselor, Recreation Director, CIT Director and Program Director. After nearly 10 years on staff, she stepped away as a full-time staff member to pursue other opportunities.
Despite stepping away, she remained connected as a volunteer and as an Advisory Board member for Camping Services. During her time away, Emily attained a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management from UNH and a Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel from URI. Emily has worked at a variety of colleges on campus as a Hall Director focusing on leadership, inclusion and healthy living. Most recently she worked at UNH as the Coordinator of Instructional and Youth Programming as well as the Director of Camp Wildcat. In her spare time she enjoys escape rooms and hosting trivia.
Sage Shepard
C.I.T. Director
Sage is excited to return to camp for her 14th summer at Foss and her second as C.I.T. Director. She recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a BFA in Stage Management. In the off-season, she works as a freelance Stage Manager for theaters around the US. Sage loves crocheting, reading, and spending time outdoors. She is passionate about leadership and spreading her knowledge to those around her. She is very excited to spend another summer on Willey Pond.
Emma Sheridan
Staff Development Director
Emma Sheridan is from Massachusetts, but her family has since moved to Narragansett Rhode Island. Recently, she graduated from Syracuse University in Syracuse NY. She started attending camp as a camper when she was 12 and since can never bring herself to leave. Now she loves the impact she gets to have on Camp Foss as the previous Waterfront Director and starting this year, Staff Development Director! Emma could not picture spending summer days anywhere else but the shores of Willey Pond. Her love for camp has also shaped the life she hopes to live now after college. Spending her summers here for the last 10 years has caused her to love the lifestyle and vastness of NH. She plans to move to New Hampshire and spend the summers working at Camp Foss. The goal is also of course to work, ski, swim, and explore as much as possible in the off-season. She cannot wait for campers to join the staff at Camp Foss for the summer and to see everyone enjoy the beautiful waterfront of Willey Pond.
Gray Pierce-Jordan
Farm Director
Gray is very excited to be returning this summer for her 11th year at camp first as Farm Director! She is from Portsmouth, New Hampshire and recently graduated from Nazareth University with a degree in psychology. Gray hopes to continue working with kids in the future and is looking forward to spending the summer making new memories and having fun with campers.
Outside of camp, you can find Gray spending time with her dog, doing crafts, or exploring a new place outside. At camp, her favorite places are the lodge porch, arts n crafts, and of course up in Hilltop. Gray can’t wait to see everyone back at her favorite place for another amazing summer!
Ella DiMeco
Waterfront Director
Ella is thrilled to return to camp for her ninth summer and first as waterfront director! She is from Portsmouth, NH, and is currently pursuing degrees in both nursing and biomedical science at the University of New Hampshire. She intends to go to medical school to become a pediatrician. Ella has been a lifeguard at both the Seacoast YMCA and her university, as well.
Outside of Foss, Ella is an avid hiker, baker, and reader. While at UNH, she also tutors undergraduate biology students and works as a Residential Assistant. She is beyond excited to be able to spend another summer in her favorite place, where you’ll often find her out on the docks or at Pioneer’s Point. She can’t wait to see everyone back on the shores of Willey Pond!
Riley Kennedy
Recreation Director
Riley is thrilled to return to Foss as Rec Director for the second year in a row, and her seventh year at camp total! She is originally from Chichester, New Hampshire and recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire. At college, she obtained her degree in communication science and disorders. She has intentions of heading to grad school for audiology where she can officially become “Dr. Kennedy”! In her free time she enjoys competitively running and finding other ways to stay active, spending time with her siblings, and reading!
Riley’s favorite camp activities are opening and closing campfire, watching all the air band performances, watching the Camp Foss plays, and singing all the classic camp songs. However, her best memories have come while at Cooper’s field (her favorite place in the whole world)!
Summer Milsky
Program Director
Summer is excited to return to Camp Foss for her 14th summer and second year as Program Coordinator! Originally from Wakefield, Massachusetts, she now spends most of the year at the University of Maryland, where she studies kinesiology on a pre-occupational therapy track. She hopes to work in pediatric health care in the future and is involved with mentorship clubs at school that work with children.
At camp, she spends much of her free time at the waterfront, either relaxing on the beach or swimming in the pond. She especially loves planning evening programs, especially the classics like Airbands and Gold Rush! Outside of camp, she enjoys skiing, crafting, cooking, and working year-round as a lifeguard and aquatic supervisor.
She is thrilled to be back on the shores of Willey Pond and can’t imagine spending her summer anywhere else!
Ella Hart
Hobbies Director
Ella currently lives in Wales in Great Britain. This will be her first summer at Camp Foss and she is very much looking forward to working with and meeting new people.
At the moment, Ella is working as an outdoor activities instructor and loves helping and watching children overcome fears and teaching new skills.
In her free time, Ella loves going out for walks and taking part in all sports, as well as reading and listening to music.
Sarah Leonard
Sunrise Village Head
Sarah is so delighted to be back at Foss for her 12th summer, returning for her third year as Sunrise Village Head!! She grew up near Boston in Lancaster, Massachusetts, and now spends most of the year attending Syracuse University. She is studying Inclusive Elementary and Special Education (and Spanish), and is currently a pre-service elementary school teacher! In Syracuse, Sarah spends her time as Vice President of Membership of her sorority, Secretary of the National Honor Society in Education Professional Fraternity (Kappa Delta Pi), and working as a Peer Mentor for Inclusive U, going to classes with students who have disabilities at her school.
Sarah loves being outdoors, traveling, and listening to music. She recently spent four months living in Madrid, Spain and traveling Europe! Sarah is so excited to see campers make the most special memories in the coming summer in her favorite place in the whole world (Sunrise Village). Summer 2025 is bound to be filled with more amazing times and she can’t wait to see everyone back at Foss!
Emily O'Hearn
Hilltop Village Head
Emily grew up in Rhode Island and has been attending camp since 2016. She’s spent the entirety of her now-four years on staff working in Hilltop Village, and is thrilled to be returning this summer as village head. Outside of camp, Emily is a student at Tufts University, majoring in Environmental Studies, Political Science, and Fine Arts. While at school, she spends the majority of her time working as an editor for the student newspaper, lifeguarding at her local pool, and volunteering at the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN).
At Foss, Emily enjoys working down at the waterfront as a lifeguard and swim instructor, as well as running her favorite waterfront signup – swimming in socks. When not at Willey Pond, you can usually find her on the lodge porch playing cards. Emily can’t wait to return for another summer at her favorite place!
Lauren Christopher
Lakeview Village Head
Lauren is so excited to return for her 9th summer at Camp Foss as Lakeview Village Head. Originally from Bedford, New Hampshire, she is currently studying at Plymouth State University with a major in Theater Arts and a concentration in Arts Administration. In her free time during the year she enjoys playing her guitar, skiing, hiking and performing with her improv troupe. At camp she works on Hobbies and her favorite activities are, Camp Foss plays, low ropes, and archery. Lauren can’t wait to spend another summer outdoors in her favorite place, on the shores of Willey Pond. See you soon!
Ella Ford
Leaders In Training (LIT) Director
Ella Ford can’t wait to be back at Foss for her 10th summer at camp and second summer as the LIT Director! While Ella is originally from Arlington, Massachusetts, she is currently studying Psychology with a concentration in Disability Studies at UMass Amherst and is abroad for the semester in Christchurch, New Zealand.
At UMass, Ella works as a tour guide and is a part of the executive team for Habitat for Humanity, a service-oriented organization focused on providing decent and affordable housing to underserved communities! In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, lifting, and seeing live music. At camp, you can often find Ella hanging out in Willey Pond and working on the Waterfront. Her favorite places at camp are the rock in Willey Pond and Pioneers Point! Ella can’t wait to get back to her favorite place this summer!
Laura Danehy
Cabin Life Director
Laura, originally from Massachusetts, is no stranger to the magic of Camp Foss. With six summers already under her belt as a camper, C.I.T, and counselor, she’s thrilled to embark on her seventh summer, this time as the Cabin Life Director.
Graduating from Syracuse University in May with a dual major in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for creating inclusive spaces. Her time at Syracuse, where she engaged with students from diverse backgrounds in various elementary schools, has honed her skills in fostering an environment where every individual feels valued and accepted.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in reading education, Laura is deeply committed to equipping herself with the tools to facilitate lifelong learning and growth. Her dedication to inclusion shines through her determination to ensure that every camper, counselor, and C.I.T feels a sense of belonging at Camp Foss. Beyond her professional endeavors, Laura enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her friends and family. At Camp Foss, you’ll often find her belting out Taylor Swift tunes, diving into Willey Pond, and nurturing bonds that last a lifetime.
As she returns to the shores of Willey Pond this summer, Laura is so excited to bring her enthusiasm and dedication to the position of Cabin Life director.
Lauren Frazier
Enrollment Coordinator
Email: lfrazier@graniteymca.org
Lauren grew up in New Jersey and moved to Manchester, New Hampshire in 2009, where she now lives with her husband and two children, Eliza and Quinten. Lauren brings over 20 years of overnight camp experience with her as both a camper and a staff member! She has worked at The Granite YMCA since 2012, starting as a counselor at Camp Gundalow at the YMCA of the Seacoast, but this is her 10th summer in this role. She is excited for her own daughter to attend Camp Foss this year!
During her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to the beach, spending time with her family and friends, and attending concerts. With her camping background, Lauren loves being involved with camp again and being able to use her knowledge to lend a helping hand at both Camp Foss and Camp Mi-Te-Na.