Activities Staff

Cabin Counselors

A counselor bunks in each cabin and is very much a part of cabin life. Our counselors are chosen for their skills and experience in recreational activities, but also because they love working with kids in a summer setting. Counselors also understand the special challenges faced by young musicians because they often are musicians and former campers themselves! The directors consult frequently with counselors to ensure the safety, well-being, and progress of each camper.

Interested in joining us on staff? Contact us ASAP! Go to the Employment Opportunities section for an application.

** 2009 Counselor Bios**

ELLIOT CLESS - Head Counselor and Composition Faculty Elliot is a former PCP camper and counselor. He recently received his masters degree in composition from Tufts University. Elliot will be leading several music theory classes, a composition class, and will premiere his own composition, a string octet, written especially for summer 2009 for PCP students and faculty.

PATRICK MCNAMEEKING - Counselor Patrick is a talented violist, rock-climber, and sunfish captain. He impressed many at the camp talent show with some fiery fiddle tunes. He is currently studying audio technology and composition at American University in Washington D.C.

MAIREAD MCNAMEEKING - Counselor Mairead is a former camper (cello, 2004) and has spent many summers working at a YMCA in New Hampshire. She is the current waterfront coordinator and lifeguard. Mairead is studying English and music at Boston College.

LUCINDA MORRIS - Counselor Lucinda spent three summers at PCP as a camper (violin) and is serving her first summer as a summer counselor. She is currently studying at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

TOM NIEMISTO - Counselor Tom is a returning PCP counselor (2006). He spent much of his youth at summer music camps across the country. As a recent graduate from St. Olaf College Tom has a degree in music and media studies and is an aspiring public radio producer.

Want to work as a summer counselor? Go to the employment opportunities section for an application!