Meet the Staff of Camp White Stag
Our dedicated team of head staff and counselors are the heart and soul of our camp.
Each member brings unique skills, a passion for the outdoors, and a commitment to providing an unforgettable experience for every camper.
Below, you’ll get to know the incredible individuals who make Camp White Stag the magical camp it is.
Dive in to learn more about the people who will be guiding, teaching, and inspiring our campers this season!
Brandon Hogancamp, Director
At 25, Brandon, a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, spent his four years working in the community, mentoring and tutoring disadvantaged children after school, accumulating 200 hours of service.
For three years, Brandon was a camp counselor at Tyler Hill Camp, where his responsibilities included caring for children ages 10-12 in an overnight camp environment.
He was tasked with designing programs and games to teach and entertain the children he was in charge of throughout the seven-week session each summer.
In 2019, he was a Group Leader/Stand-in Division Leader, managing twelve camp counselors, human resources, and event planning.
Brandon is also a Certified Archery Instructor and was an Archery Specialist and Fishing Instructor for Tyler Hill Camp.
His vast work experience includes six years as a teacher at St. Dominic’s Academy, a Montessori School, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and working alongside SDA’s director in a classroom of thirty children ages 5-12.
Brandon spent two years in a five-year accelerated MBA program until he decided teaching was his passion and changed his course of study to early childhood education.
He's currently finishing his degree in Early Childhood Education/Montessori.
Stephanie Hogancamp, Owner & Founder
Stephanie is a mom of four and has a degree in business administration.
Once her sons Brett and Brandon became teenagers, she had two more children, Brice and Bryn, taking time off work to spend with them while they were young.
She was the sales manager for a home accessories and design company for 10 years.
For 7 years, she owned and operated C&H Promotion Works, a marketing product company.
Stephanie now manages the marketing and finances for White Stag Farms and runs Camp White Stag.
Brett Hogancamp, Director of Operations & Agriculture
Brett is the owner and head farmer of White Stag Farms, a 50-acre sustainable and regenerative farm dedicated to raising forest-raised heritage breed pigs, 100% grass-fed Hereford Red Angus, and Black Angus cows, and pasture-raised organically fed chickens.
Brett is an avid outdoorsman with a vast knowledge of plant, animal, and insect identification and behaviors, woodland biology, forestry, and responsible land stewardship.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in History and Education.
For more info, visit White Stag Farms.
Rachael Collins, Head Counselor (Group 2 ages 6-11)
Returning for her fourth summer, Rachael Collins is a key member of the Camp White Stag team, blending enthusiasm with a genuine passion for child development. Currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Monmouth University, Rachael's educational path underscores her dedication to fostering positive growth and learning experiences for children.
Certified in CPR and as a Star Guard-certified lifeguard, Rachael ensures safety while sharing her love for competitive sports and outdoor activities. From Capture the Flag to GaGa ball tournaments, she champions teamwork and fun, creating memorable camp experiences.
Rachael's hobbies extend beyond sports; she has a love for music and dancing, adding a vibrant energy to our camp atmosphere. This season, she's excited to welcome new and returning campers, aiming to build strong connections and create joyous memories.
She looks forward to making this summer an unforgettable adventure for all campers and their families.
Brice Hogancamp – General Counselor
Brice has been part of the Camp White Stag family since the very beginning—first as a camper in 2021, and now as a dedicated counselor entering his third summer on staff. A student at CCHS in Hurleyville, NY, Brice is currently completing college-level coursework with plans to dive deeper into his passions after graduation.
Certified in Archery and concussion-trained, Brice brings focus, creativity, and care to every activity—especially when it comes to teaching bushcraft, tree identification, and outdoor cooking. His favorite camp games include Capture the Flag, where teamwork takes center stage, and Archery, which he believes reveals a surprising level of concentration in kids.
Brice loves connecting with both returning and new campers each season, helping them feel at home and confident in the outdoors.
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