Resident Camp Directors & Staff

Nancy Garran – Executive Director, Cape Cod Sea Camps

David Peterson – Resident Camp Director

Nancy Garran and David Peterson met while counselors at camp and began their careers as camping professionals in 1978 soon after their marriage at the Monomoy Chapel. They are the parents of two boys who both attended CCSC as campers and are now on staff themselves. Both Nancy and Dave are committed to the philosophy that “camping can make a difference in a child’s life”. Nancy who has a B.S. in nursing from Skidmore College oversees the management of the overnight and day programs as the Executive Director of the Cape Cod Sea Camps. David, having graduated from Southern Connecticut State College with a B.S. in teaching and physical education, works closely with Sherry Mernick in directing the overnight residential programs. Both Nancy and David are involved in the American Camp Association at the regional and national levels as well as being active in their local community. Camping is a full time career for Nancy & Dave along with being parents.

Sherry Mernick – Resident Camp Director

Sherry’s camp career began as a CCSC counselor during her Skidmore College years. After completing her Masters in Education at Northeastern University, Sherry moved to Cape Cod in 1976 to start full time employment at CCSC. As a full time camping professional, the management and direction of Cape Cod Sea Camps is her sole career. Sherry is also an active participant in the American Camp Association.

Stephen Wallace – Resident Camp Director, Director of Counseling and Counselor Training

Stephen serves as one of the resident camp directors and also oversees the many aspects of our teen leadership and staff training programs. He is a regular feature writer for Camping Magazine and serves on the advisory panel of Camp, the American Camp Association’s parent publication. In addition to his role in camping, Stephen is an associate research professor and director of the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) at Susquehanna University.  He also serves as senior advisor for policy, research, and education at SADD, Inc. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) after fifteen terms as its chairman and chief executive officer, and principal of Summit Communications Management Corporation. Stephen writes and lectures widely on the subject of youth development and decision-making and has been formally recognized by the White House, the American Camp Association, Susquehanna University, and SADD as a national leader in youth advocacy. His book, Reality Gap, was published in August, 2008 as a lead title by Sterling Publishing Company/Union Square Press. More information about Stephen’s work with youth and families can be found at stephengraywallace.com.