Full Time Staff Team

Michele Rowcliffe: Vice President of Camping Services

This will be Michele’s 17th summer leading Camp Cory. Michele, her husband Shawn (Camp Ranger), and daughter Olivia can’t think of a better lifestyle than living and working at Camp Cory. Although many amenities at camp have changed throughout Michele’s tenure, the same outstanding tradition and program that has always been Camp Cory lives strong today. Michele and her family look forward to sharing their passion for camp and all that it can offer to campers of all ages.

Phone: 585-263-4240 | Email: micheler@rochesterymca.org

Pat Foster: Director of Operations

Pat has been working at Camp Cory for more than ten years, however he has been going to camp since he was 10. He has an extensive background working with kids, holding a variety of different roles during his time at camp and being a former Special Education Teacher. As Director, Pat supervises the seasonal staff and all of its programs to make sure that families feel great about the camp experience. Pat holds a Master's Degree in Special Education from Lesley University, in addition to his Bachelor's from Nazareth College. He and his wife, Nicole, live in Henrietta with their children Brooklyn and Teddy.

Phone: 585-506-5430 | Email: patrickf@rochesterymca.org

Shawn Rowcliffe: Camp Ranger

Shawn Rowcliffe has been improving the Camp Cory facilities on a daily basis since 2003. Coming to Camp Cory from YMCA Camp Arrowhead, Shawn has dedicated himself to maintain the integrity of our 95 year old facility, while bringing the amenities of many buildings into the 21st century. Whether it is electrical, landscape art, plumbing, or creating unique program supplies, Shawn live and breathes the Camp Cory experience.

Nicole Foster: Director of Administration

Nicole grew up on Keuka Lake and has been going to Camp Cory since she was 7 years old. She worked for several years as a Counselor, Village Head, and Leadership Director. Nicole looks forward to assisting Parents and campers to ensure that everyone has a great summer at Camp Cory. During the winter Nicole lives in Henrietta with her husband Pat and daughter Brooklyn. Please feel free to contact Nicole with any questions.

Phone: 585-263-4242 | Email: nicole.foster@rochesterymca.org

Rich Morgan: Coordinator of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations

Rich attended Camp Cory from 1977 to 1982. He has a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Towson University. In the 35 years since Rich left the shores of Keuka Lake, he has enjoyed working in advertising, marketing and PR, functioning as an executive and as a business owner. Rich has served on non-profit boards where his work focused on membership and marketing. Over the past twelve years, he has also enjoyed being a 6-12 classroom educator and working directly with people who have behavioral disabilities through the state and county organizations. He also holds airline pilot certification, though has not flown as an airline pilot since 1997. Returning to Camp Cory has been a life-time goal – welcome home, Rich!

Phone: 585-263-4239 | Email: rich.morgan@rochesterymca.org

Blake Van Horn: Program Director

Blake has been working at Camp Cory since 2007 in various roles: Specialist, Village Head, Leadership Director, Day Camp Director, and now Program Director. She has been full-time for the YMCA previously in the Before and After School Department and running the Youth and Government Teen Program. She is dedicated to providing high-quality programs and experiences to all of our campers. Blake has her BA in English and Secondary Education from SUNY Geneseo as well as a Masters in Curriculum Development from the University of Michigan. When they are not at camp, Blake lives in Canandaigua with her husband Joshua and their dogs Henry Higgins and Anubis.

Phone: 585-341-3080 | Email: blake.vanhorn@rochesterymca.org