Page updated September 25, 2009

Director:  Norm Friedman

Norm has had more than 20 years experience working with children in the East Bay, teaching a wide variety of sports, chess, and cartooning classes.  His first Summer Sports Camp was held at Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito back in 1993.

All programs have been non-competitive and co-ed.

Affiliations over the years:

• Approximately 30 Elementary Schools
• El Cerrito Community Center
• Piedmont Community Center
• Albany Community Center
• Berkeley-Richmond Jewish Community Center

Assistant Director:  Joel Gildersleeve

Joel has been a teacher in the Albany Unified School District for the past six years.  He first teamed up with Norm 11 years ago, becoming

Assistant Director two years later.

On Sundays, Joel oversees our 4-5 year olds.

Assistant to the Assistant Director:  Jocelyn Leche

A professional personal fitness trainer, Jocelyn was with us in the summer of 2009.   She's back again for our 2010 summer camp!

Senior Staff

Charles Holder:

Charles was a participant in our programs for four years in the mid 90's.  Then, at age 14, he returned as an assistant coach.  That was over nine years ago.  He has been with us ever since.

Jacob Harris:

Jacob, who will return to our staff for the 2010 summer camp, is a veteran who brings a great deal of positive energy with him.  He began as a coach/counselor three years ago.  

Tyler Birss:

First summer with us.

Junior Staff

Trudy Westby:

Trudy, who attends El Cerrito High, joined our staff in the spring of 2009.  She was also with us for our 2009 Summer Camp.  Trudy is back again for the 2010 summer camp.

Tina Sadhi:

Tina made her debut with us in the fall of 2009.  A former neighbor of the Director, she currently attends school in Albany.  Tina is on board for the 2010 summer camp.

Jonas Spector:

This is the second summer camp for Jonas. 

Sheila Bauzon & Ella Perez-Sawyer:

First summer with us.