Team

Meet Corina Frasier, our Director of Hospitality, Events, and Rentals, who is thrilled to officially join the Forest Lake Camp family. Corina brings deep local roots, a lifelong love of community, and decades of hospitality experience to her role.

Raised in Schroon Lake and a resident of nearby Pottersville for the past 30 years, Corina has strong ties to the Adirondack region. She raised her four children on a 14-acre farm tucked along the river, surrounded by the woods—and a lively collection of animals, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, dogs, cats, and a beloved cow named Mable. Her family’s love of nature, shaped by years of hunting, fishing, and hiking, continues through her two grandsons. Corina considers herself deeply grateful for a life rooted in family, land, and community.

With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality and mixology, Corina brings both passion and expertise to Forest Lake Camp. Her journey began at the very bottom of her parents’ Italian steakhouse, where she learned the value of hard work, dedication, and exceptional service. Over the years, she went on to manage some of the most successful restaurants and bars in the local area, building a reputation for professionalism, creativity, and leadership.

Corina first began working with Forest Lake Camp during the COVID era, when she launched her own mobile bar business in 2021. Since then, her team has proudly provided professional bar and mixology services for the vast majority of events held at FLC. Upon accepting her director role, Corina stepped down as a vendor, passing the family business to her head bartender and niece, Isabelle, who will continue delivering outstanding service for future events.

Now, as Director of Hospitality, Events, and Rentals, Corina is excited to bring her experience, creativity, and heart to every gathering at Forest Lake Camp. Her goal is to ensure each guest and every event feels welcoming, seamless, and truly memorable—reflecting the warmth and magic that make FLC such a special place.

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Meet Michael Childs, our Summer Camp Director, whose lifelong connection to camp began on his very first day in 1979. From the excitement of daily activities to the friendships formed year after year, camp quickly became the place where Michael felt most at home. As he grew older, that passion evolved into a calling—to dedicate his life to creating meaningful, joyful, and transformative camp experiences for others. Drawn to Forest Lake Camp’s extraordinary 100-year legacy, deep traditions, and strong sense of belonging, Michael is honored to help guide the camp into its next century.

Throughout his career, Michael has embraced the philosophy that camp is its own world—one where relationships matter most. His personal motto, “Every Camper, Every Day,” reflects his unwavering commitment to ensuring each camper feels seen, supported, and encouraged to be their authentic self. He believes Forest Lake Camp is special because it blends tradition with purpose, creating a community where generations of families return knowing their children are part of something meaningful—one that builds confidence, character, friendship, and fun in a beautiful Adirondack setting.

Beyond his professional role, Michael brings a warm, approachable, and collaborative leadership style to the Forest Lake community. He firmly believes that great camps begin with great staff and that “happy staff lead to happy campers.” By prioritizing clear communication, consistent support, and trust, he empowers counselors to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment where campers and staff alike can thrive.

Outside of camp, Michael enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing golf and pickleball, and following college sports—especially cheering on the University of Arizona Wildcats, where he attended. Known for enthusiastically jumping into camp activities (with the exception of singing and dancing!), Michael is deeply grateful for the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of campers and staff. His vision for Forest Lake Camp is rooted in honoring its traditions while thoughtfully shaping its future—ensuring each summer is filled with connection, growth, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Meet Kelli Scott is a chef, activist, and cultural storyteller. She was born and raised in Walker, Louisiana, where she developed a deep connection with nature and food early on. Growing up living off the land gave her a strong appreciation for the outdoors, making her transition into the world of summer camps feel completely natural.

Kelli holds a degree in Advanced Culinary Arts from the Louisiana Culinary Institute, where she refined both her technical skills and her creative passion for food. Her involvement with summer camps began as a way to give back to the community. Over time, it evolved into a true calling focused on expanding young people’s palates and introducing them to a variety of cultures through the universal language of food.

In her role at camp, Kelli is guided by a vision of empowerment, education, and cultural exchange. She connects deeply with the camp’s values, particularly those centered around curiosity, inclusion, and personal growth. She believes food is a powerful bridge between communities and uses it to help campers embrace new experiences and broaden their perspectives.

Outside of work, Kelli is an avid traveler who immerses herself in global cultures and culinary traditions. Whether exploring a bustling foreign market or enjoying a local live music performance, she is always absorbing inspiration. For Kelli, cooking is more than just a career—it’s also her favorite pastime and a lifelong passion.

A fun fact many may not know about Kelli is that she was once featured in The Boston Globe, where her unique blend of culinary artistry and cultural advocacy was highlighted in a personal profile.

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Meet Tyler born and raised in Warren County, NY, he knows what it means to seek a place to belong. Having attended several different schools while growing up, he found that his true sense of home was always rooted in the woods. Whether it was camping, fishing, or hunting, nature offered him a consistent source of peace and connection. Though he didn’t attend summer camp as a child, his love for the outdoors started early and has stayed with him ever since.

At just 10 years old, he knew he wanted two things out of life: to become a father and a carpenter. Today, he is proud to be both. He began his career in construction in his late teens and spent his early twenties working closely with a skilled crew of seasoned carpenters who taught him not only the craft, but also one of his most important life lessons: to never stop learning.

His path to Forest Lake Camp was as unique as it was serendipitous. At 20, he bought a house right next to the camp and thought how amazing it would be to work so close to home and, even better, with kids. A year later, he joined the FLC team as Head of Buildings and Grounds. Since then, he’s dedicated himself to enhancing the camp’s infrastructure, with a clear vision of modernizing its facilities to increase comfort for campers and streamline maintenance as the camp continues to grow.

What keeps him grounded in his role is the connection to the kids. His passion for working with young people first bloomed when he began coaching tee ball for his oldest child. At camp, he loves the energy the kids bring and the reminder that life doesn’t always need to be so serious. “They help me remember to stop and have fun along the way,” he says.

His personal values — being judgment free, inclusive, and growth oriented — align deeply with the mission of Forest Lake Camp. For him, it’s always about the kids and creating positive, memorable experiences.

Outside of camp life, he enjoys camping, fishing, hunting, and practicing judo. He’s also a dedicated dad and actively involved in his children’s sports teams, often taking on coaching and assistant coaching roles.

One fun fact that might surprise people? He lives his life through a spiritual lens, believing that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. It’s a perspective that shapes his approach to work, family, and community.

One of his most memorable moments at camp was being asked to judge the boys’ lip sync contest. “I was blown away,” he recalls. “The creativity, the confidence — these boys were dressing up, dancing, and just owning it. In most settings, I don’t think they would’ve felt that free to express themselves. It said so much about the culture here.”

Brenda is our Director of Finance and Operations and works year round to help all aspects of the business run smoothly. Brenda has been working with Forest Lake since 2009 and has been key to the success of behind the scenes operations like accounting, forms, transportation and various office matters. Brenda’s incredible organizational skills, attention to detail and ‘can do’ attitude brings an enormous benefit to FLC. She will be available year round to help parents and the other administrators plan and prepare everything so we can have a smooth and fun filled summer.

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Coby’s journey into the world of camps began at the age of 9, attending an arts camp in Maine where her fascination with photography and videography first ignited. Summers spent at her parents’ lake house further nurtured her love for the outdoors and water sports, shaping her into the passionate individual she is today. 

Coby pursued her education in Maine, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications New Media with a minor in Business Administration. Post-college, she ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing her own successful wedding photography/videography business while dedicating her weekdays to full-time work in development at a children’s advocacy center. This role deepened her conviction that every child deserves a carefree childhood. 

With several years of marketing and media experience under her belt, both through her own business and collaborations with others, her professional camp career began in her hometown. Here, she honed her skills in enrollment processes and discovered her desire to merge her passions and expertise in a meaningful way. 

Coby brings a unique perspective and extensive knowledge in showcasing the wonders of the outdoors to prospective campers and their families through social media. She also brings a furry companion, her dog Deshawn, who is excited to become a part of our camp community. 

Outside of work, Coby finds joy in water sports, hiking, movie nights, and spending quality time with Deshawn. She is eager to contribute to our camp’s growth, foster lasting relationships with our camp families, and enrich the lives of all who join us this summer. 

If you are looking to enroll your camper or have any questions about FLC send her and email or set up a call! 

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Of all the team members at FLC, Gary has by far the longest history at camp. Gary’s grandfather, Harold T. Confer, founded Forest Lake Camp in 1926 and was director until 1954 when Phil and Sally Confer took over. Gary’s parents ran FLC together for 32 years until he took over the directorship in 1986. Gary’s knowledge of camp history is second to none and we are grateful to have him as part of our full time team. He has come back to camp as groundskeeper and will help us keep FLC in tip-top shape through the year and during the summer. His calming presence on camp and encyclopedic brain about anything FLC is greatly appreciated by all.

Geoff is a second generation alumnus of Forest Lake Camp. His father Bob Blanck spent many summers at FLC in the 50’s and 60’s, and Geoff and his brother Rob were campers during the late 70’s and early 80’s. He spends as much of his summer as he can at FLC and is famous for leading the rain chant “Flee, Fly, Flo” at campfire each Sunday night to help us ward off rain clouds for the rest of the week. He lives in Waterbury, VT with his daughters Emma and Annecy who are both campers, and his wife Shalagh who runs the camp Store.

Tobin is an alumnus of Camp Tohkomeupog in Madison, New Hampshire where he spent 18 years as a camper, counselor and Head Counselor in addition to leading the alumni association for ten years. He has spent most of his career in the education and training field when not at camp. He comes to Forest Lake as much as he can over the summer to enjoy being surrounded by the spirit of a traditional summer camp and to get to know the Adirondacks. He lives in MA with his wife Margaret, son Quinn and daughter Kenzie who is a current FLC camper.