At Camp Mataponi, the Directors' office could have a sign that says "Went Climbing," "Gone Swimming" or "Out Playing." Dan and Marcy Isdaner, owners and operators of Camp Mataponi since 1994, like to spend as much time as possible out with the campers during the camp season. Rarely will you find them sitting behind a desk. More than likely you can find them in the crowd cheering on a Mataponi soccer game, sailing with a group of girls or just "hanging out" with campers in their bunks before lights out.
Their belief is that "mixing it up" with the campers is the only way to really know exactly what's happening, day by day and activity to activity. From meetings with the divisional and activity heads to reviewing daily reports with the nursing staff, having a pulse on the daily camp life at Camp Mataponi is paramount to each summer's success.
Both graduates of Boston University, Dan and Marcy initially pursued careers outside of the camping world, but quickly returned to what they loved best from their childhood: summer camp. Not only are they nurturing a close-knit camp family, they are raising their 3 daughters with Camp Mataponi core values of compassion, loyalty, friendship, citizenship, cooperation, spirit and sportswomanship.
Together with a group of highly motivated and skilled staff members, they are proud to carry on the tradition of guiding campers through fun filled and action-packed days that create precious summer memories and lifelong friendship.
