Meet the caring JCC Jersey Shore team behind Camp Moxie.
Camp Moxie is JCC Jersey Shore’s summer camp. The JCC leaders who made our preschool camp a summer favorite are joined by experienced camp directors our JCC brought in to help it grow through 10th grade.
Counting down to summer!
Director of JCC Camp Operations / Camp Director
Barry Wasserman, Ph.D.
Barry grew up at camp and has been a Camp Director for more than 35 years. He founded and directed Eagle’s Landing Day Camp for 14 years, and before that directed Eagle River Day Camp in Monroe for 8 years and Lake-Vu Day Camp in East Brunswick for 14 years. He has served on the Board of Advisors for Camp America, a division of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS); as President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the NJ Association of Private Camps; and as a Board Member of ACA New Jersey, a section of the American Camp Association.
As Director of JCC Camp Operations, Barry oversees everything behind the scenes for our JCC’s camps, including facilities, transportation, purchasing, and our kosher food service, so campers and staff have a safe, well-run summer.
Camp Director
Ruth Ann Weiss, M.A.
Ruth Ann has been a Camp Director for more than 25 years. She directed Eagle’s Landing Day Camp for 14 years, and before that directed Eagle River Day Camp in Monroe for 8 years and served as Head Counselor of Lake-Vu Day Camp for 4 years. She grew up at camp, spent many years in non-profit work, and has been a Camp Administrator in both New Jersey and Delaware. Ruth Ann holds a master’s degree in counseling, is certified as both a preschool and kindergarten teacher, and has supervised an after-school program for children in grades K–8.
At Camp Moxie, Ruth Ann shapes the camper experience: schedules, staff hiring and training, and programs that help every camper grow. She’s often the first friendly voice families hear.
Director of JCC Youth Services / Mini Moxie Director
Raquel Dayan, M.S.
Raquel has been part of the JCC community for decades, and the JCC has always been an important part of her life. Since September 2023, she has served as the JCC’s Youth Director, overseeing all youth programming, including the Preschool and Preschool Camp. Raquel holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in child mental health therapy, and she brings a deep understanding of child development and a passion for creating meaningful experiences for children of all ages.
At Mini Moxie, the JCC preschool camp she has helped grow, Raquel leads our program for campers 18 months to 5 years, creating a summer full of adventure, growth, friendship, and unforgettable memories for every Mini Moxie.
Assistant Director
Hanna Wasserman
Hanna is a lifelong camper, with 12 years as a camper and 15 years on camp staff. She spent 5 years at State Theatre New Jersey before camp called her back, and she has served as an Assistant Director ever since. Hanna graduated from Boston University with degrees in Communications and Theater Management. She was the recipient of the American Camp Association’s 2025 Michael Gordon Young Leaders Award and serves on the ACA Tri-State Committee as Co-Chair.
At Camp Moxie, Hanna leads aquatics and outdoor adventure and helps with staffing, scheduling, and camp technology. Her favorite places at camp are the pool and the ropes course.
Mini Moxie Assistant Director
Marni Gindi
Marni has worked closely with the JCC for nearly a decade. She brings experience in early childhood education, child development, and program management, along with creativity, energy, and a genuine love of working with children. During the school year, she shares that passion in the classroom as one of the JCC’s outstanding Pre-Nursery Teachers.
At Mini Moxie, Marni leads staff hiring and creates a calm, playful environment where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to have fun.
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