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The Surf and Turf Adventures staff is made up of professional, NJ certified educators. Our goal is to provide all participants with a memorable and enriching summer experience. Scroll down to get to know the staff better! Reena Napolitano 
 Reena Napolitano has been the Grade 8 Language Arts teacher at Renaissance for 5 years, and has been hiking the trails of Surf and Turf for the last three summers. In her spare time Reena can be found traversing the walls of the "Gunks," or competing in BOULDERING, a cordless form of climbing, at various indoor locations along the East Coast. Red Cross Certified - Lifeguard Red Cross Certified - CPR American Heart Association & Red CrossCertified - First Aid Red Cross Certified - Response and Recognition Epi-Pen trained John Garzon 
 John Garzon has been the 7th Grade Language Arts teacher at Renaissance Middle School for the last seven years. He enjoys hiking with his family and through that has acquired a vast knowledge of the outdoor opportunities in the Metropolitan area. His philosophy with the camp is that kids can enjoy healthy summers within nature away from traditionally high-priced "theme park" attractions. American Heart Association Certified - First Aid Epi-Pen trained Timothy Anagnostis 
Tim Anagnostis has been teaching Spanish at Renaissance for 11 years and has been hiking with Surf and Turf for three years. He loves traveling and has recently been to Spain, Puerto Rico, and finally made it to his native island of Limnos, Greece. He lived in Sevilla for a year and a half and has led his Spanish students on 10 day international school trips to both Spain and Morocco. He loves to play tennis, both outdoors and on the Wii, and has even coached tennis at Renaissance. Vamos a tener un campamento divertido e increible este verano. Participa con nosotros! Red Cross Certified - Lifeguard American Heart Association & Red Cross Certified - First Aid American Heart Association & Red Cross Certified - CPR American Heart Association Certified - AED Red Cross Certified - Response and Recognition Epi-Pen trained Todd Smith 
Todd Smith is just another adventure beast. He has hiked the Great Wall of China and scaled the Taj Mahal. He traversed the jungles of Costa Rica from a cable 600 feet high and traveled with primitive Hadzabe tribe in the Serengeti plains of Africa. Teaching science at Renaissance School ranks among his most challenging and rewarding adventures. Surf and Turf camp is right up this counselor's alley! American Heart Association Certified - CPR Epi-Pen trained Nahum Prasarn 
Nahum Prasarn has been a Latin teacher at Rennaissance for four years. In the summers when he isn't at Surf And Turf, he can be found in the jungles of Belize, excavating ancient Mayan households. His background as an archaeologist has prepared him well for Surf and Turf. To date, not a single child under his supervision has been eaten by a cougar. American Heart Association Certified - First Aid American Heart Association Certified - CPR Epi-Pen trained Chrissy Matthews 
Chrissy Mathews is a speech-language specialist in Rockaway Township Public Schools. She was first introduced to Surf and Turf two years ago when she worked as a part-time counselor. She is part mermaid and would spend every minute in the water if she could. As a child, she had a great time at summer camp and is eager to pass along the experience to another generation. She could not be more excited about rejoining the Surf and Turf staff for another summer of fun. |
