Camp Lavi, a Modern Orthodox summer camp in the Poconos located in Lakewood, Pennsylvania, announced the return of camp veteran Elana Nayowitz, who will assume the role of camp director. Nayowitz previously held the position of head counselor for Girls’ Campus during the 2017 season. This new position became available when seasoned Camp Director Joey Hoenig stepped down earlier last week.

Nayowitz has spent most of her camping career with Lavi, culminating with the dual positions of head counselor and assistant camp director in 2017. When asked about her new role, Nayowitz replied, “Camp Lavi is home and I look forward to working with the best staff in the business. I eagerly anticipate helping the camp reach its full potential; my real sense of fulfillment however, comes from seeing the smiles on the campers’ faces at the end of each day.”

Additionally, Nayowitz announced Rabbi Natan Schwartz, also a Camp Lavi staff alum, as rabbinical director and assistant director for the camp. Responsibilities will include the chinuch program and certain day to day camp operations.