Who We Are
Meet our amazing 2012 Summer Camp Staff!
Dan O'Neil, Camp Director
This is Dan’s 9th summer at Congressional and 5th as Director. Dan grew up here in the Washington DC Area and graduated from James Madison University. Prior to coming to Congo Camp, Dan taught PE for 4 years as well as working for a local tour and travel operator. An avid soccer fan, player and coach Dan is excited for this summer’s World Cup and a camp wide special event to celebrate the quadrennial tournament. When not on campus, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife Kim and daughters Kendra and Kinley.
Ana Castillo, Camp Office Manager
Ana has been working at Congressional for the past eight years and has loved every minute. Ana manages our camp office and is a valuable resource for parents' questions and concerns. If your child is arriving late, leaving early or absent, Ana is the person to contact. With a wealth of knowledge, she helps make camp a smooth operation for everyone.
Josh Rodgers, Great Adventures Director
This is Josh’s 12th summer working for Congressional Camp, and fifth year as our Great Adventures Director. Originally a Theatre Education major at East Carolina University, he began working with Congressional the summer after his first year in college. The following summer, he began working as a Great Adventures Counselor. Josh fell in love with the early childhood age group and began working full time as a teaching assistant in 2003. He has since held a variety of positions including, EHP Lead Counselor, Great Adventures Assistant Director, EHP Director for the '09-'10 school year. Now residing in Durham, NC during the off season, Josh is always excited to rejoin his Congo Camp family every summer. His passions now include theatre, dance, music and spending time with his niece and nephew.
Ashley Hickox, Holy Spirit Site Director
This is Ashley's fourth year with Congressional Camp! Ashley is the Site Director at Holy Spirit School, our second site of Congo Camp! During the school year, Ashley also works as an Advanced Academics Resource Teacher in Fairfax County. She oversees all aspects of our academic and specialty classes for Congo Camps at our Annandale site. Contact Ashley with any questions relating to the Holy Spirit Campus for the 2012 summer.
Gene Giammittorio, Camp Extended Hours Supervisor
Gene Giammittorio graduated from West Virginia University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources. Gene has worked for Congressional Schools and Camps for a number of years. He is a Wilderness First Responder. Away from Congressional, Gene likes spending time with his really big family, hanging out with his friends, hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and basically anything else outdoors.
Lauren McBride, Equine Director
Lauren manages our equestrian program and cares for our herd year-round. This is her sixth summer with Congressional Camps. She runs the horseback riding camps and activities during the summer and teaches lessons in the spring and fall. For any equestrian-related questions, please contact Lauren.
John Enders, Transportation and Facilities Manager
John has the unique background of being a former camper, counselor, and assistant camp director over his 33 summers with Congressional. John oversees our fleet of buses and driving staff. John also manages our facilities team for our 40 acres on Sleepy Hollow. If you have any questions regarding transportation to or from camp, please contact John.