Camp Northwoods staff
Peter Carner, Camp Director
Welcome to Camp Northwoods! I am excited to be returning as Camp Director again this year. Camp has always been a passion for me. From being a camper as a child, to directing a camp as an adult, I have worked in every role imaginable. I believe that a summer camp should enrich a child's life and allow them to learn while having fun in a challenging and rewarding environment. We are planning exciting field trips, swimming, and many other activities.
Outside of camp, I enjoy being on the water kayaking or boating with my son Madigan and a dog named River. I look forward to seeing you and your children and assuring their summer will be amazing!
Education: Education: B.S Medical Anthropology, SUNY Plattsburgh M.S. Ed Education, Russell Sage Graduate School.
Kylie Folts, Assistant Director
Education: I graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 2020. I began my undergraduate studies at Endicott College as a Biology major. I am now finishing my bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education with a Life Science concentration at Russell Sage College and am working towards a teaching career.
Experience: I am so excited for my fourth summer at Camp Northwoods, and as Assistant Camp Director this time! My passion for working with children has come with many years of experience from babysitting, camp counseling, and coaching at various youth field hockey camps/programs. This past year, I took on the role of Assistant Teacher with °µÍøTV Early Childhood Center and more recently Assistant Teacher at Schenectady Elementary School.
Interests: Going on walks, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts are some of my favorite hobbies. I love puzzles and any other brain games. I grew up camping and spending lots of time in the woods and around nature. I also love field hockey and enjoy sharing my passion for it with others.
Madelyn Symons, Camp Health Director
Education: I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2019 with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. I also received my Registered Nurse License in 2019. Currently, I am working as a Substitute School Nurse, Photographer, stay-at-home Mom and of course, the Camp Health Director! (If you were wondering— No, I don’t have much free time! Haha!)
Experience: This is my 6th year as the Health Director of Camp Northwoods. The campers’ and staffs’ health and wellness is my top priority. I’m so proud to be a part of such a special camp!
Interests: I cherish quality time spent with my husband and kids. I have a 3 year old son, Easton, 1 year old daughter, Lacey, and another baby on the way! When I’m not with my family, you can find me behind the camera photographing families, couples, seniors and anything lifestyle.
Molly Abate, Counselor
Education: I graduated from Greenwich high school in 2024, and I am a rising junior at SUNY Oneonta where I major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education, with a minor in Educational Psychology.
Experience: This is my second year at Camp Northwoods, and I have lots of experience elsewhere working for the Greenwich Town Camp for two summers. I have done plenty of volunteering with youth sports teams, and afterschool programs. I am also a member of the Empire State Service Corp, where I work at an Early Intervention Headstart program.
Interests: I love to spend time outside and be very active! I like to run and play tennis, pickleball, and frisbee. At school I am on the club ultimate frisbee team! I love hanging out with my friends and family, and I’m super excited about the opportunity to return to camp!
Laurie Fleming, Counselor
Education: While I hail from the far away land of New Jersey, I'm a rising junior at °µÍøTV College, where I double major in Environmental Science and English.
Experience: This is my first year at Camp Northwoods, although I have been working on and off for camps, since my sophomore year of high school. I have experience working in creative writing, nature, outdoors, and computer science summer camps, as well as being a Peer Leader in °µÍøTV's SCOOP program. I am also a proud alumnus of Camp Sacagawea and a Hamilton-themed camp in high school.
Interests: I absolutely love rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and exploring the wilderness. My indoor activities include writing, baking, and that vast category of messy creation we call arts and crafts.
Petra Gamage, Counselor
Education: I graduated from Schuylerville High school in 2025 and I'm a rising sophomore at St. Lawrence University where I double major in Biology and English as well as play college field hockey.
Experience: This is my second year at Camp Northwoods! I have lots of experience with children through my other job as a ski racing coach for the NYSEF program at Gore Mountain. I also have lots of experience with childcare.
Interests: I enjoy anything sports, especially field hockey and skiing. Outside of sports I enjoy hiking, biking and paddle boarding. At college I enjoy being a member of the schools EMS team and am working towards an EMT certification. I also love spending my free time with my animals and on the farm.
More Smiling Faces for 2026 coming soon!