The Directors
Run by one family since 1916

Brant Lake Camp has been run by members of the same family since it was founded by Bob Gerstenzang in 1916. The camp's current directors are Bob Gersten, Karen Gerstenzang Meltzer, Richard Gersten and Dave Cramoy. All four devote their professional lives to making Brant Lake Camp a safe, fun and exciting place. Each director is responsible for supervising different, but crucial, aspects of camp.

Executive Director - Richard Gersten
has been at Brant Lake all his life. Formerly a teacher, coach (basketball for 30 years) and Dean of Students, Rich now works year-round on Brant Lake Camp. During the camp season, Rich knows every camper and and is responsible for all decisions involving campers, counselors and the program at BLC.

Director - Bob Gersten
has been at Brant Lake for more than 70 summers. After a fine career as an athlete and coach, he became Dean of Students at Nassau Community College of SUNY and President of the Long Beach Board of Education. “Bobby G”, as he is affectionately known, is still vital at camp on a daily basis teaching tennis, participating in shows, leading assemblies and delights in telling stories from the past. Bob winters in Coconut Grove, Florida, where he plays tennis daily.

Director - Karen Gerstenzang Meltzer
has been the camp's Administrative Director since 1956. She received her initial training under the supervision of Bob Gerstenzang, her father, who founded the camp. Karen is past Vice President of the American Camping Association and past president of the New York State Camp Directors Association. Karen plans many of the camp trips, shares responsibility for the camp tours, and oversees the office.

Director - Dave Cramoy
has spent more than 20 years at Brant Lake Camp (starting as a camper). After having worked in the marketing/advertising field for 30 years, he returned as a Director in 2000. He had been a camper and a counselor for 13 years. Formerly a college baseball player, Dave is also a USA Hockey Advanced Level Coach and is involved with our baseball and roller / ice hockey programs. He also oversees our maintenance / construction, dining room and marketing areas. Dave is the father of four and currently lives in Lake Placid with his wife Carolyn.