Gary Maser, Director
Kim Maser, Office Manager

As the new director and office manager of Pine Grove Day Camp, Gary and Kim Maser bring with them decades of camp experience, a love for children and an eagerness to see them grow and succeed.

Gary is a camp “lifer,” who hasn't missed a camping summer in over 22 years. Gary is known for his spontaneity, enthusiasm, and outrageous special events, and credits his lifelong passion for camp with his decision to work with kids year round and become a teacher.

Gary started out in 1993 as a counselor at Camp Discovery in Westchester, NY, and has worked in camping for the last 15 years, climbing through the ranks at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, Oak Crest Day Camp, and Deer Mountain Day Camp. Gary has also been a teacher for the past 6 years: three years as a middle school teacher in the Bronx and three years at a special education high school in Bergen County, NJ . Gary is close to completing his masters in education and special education from Touro College.

Kim was born and raised in New Hampshire and brings her love of children with her to New Jersey. Kim, like Gary, has been a teacher for the past 6 years. She taught at an elementary school in the Bronx, a Montessori school in NJ, and a preschool in NY. Kim has also been involved in the camp world, and worked as a cooking specialist at Deer Mountain Day Camp, and a travel division leader and assistant office manager at Oak Crest Day Camp. Kim brings patience, understanding and a contagious positive attitude with her everywhere she goes.

The husband and wife team met at college and now have two beautiful children, Skylar and Tye, both of whom attend camp.