Camp Staff
Nicole Goheen
Camp Director goheennicole@gmail.com
Nicole is entering her eighth year with the UMBC Summer Day Camp, with this year being her fourth as Camp Director. She served as Assistant Director in summer 2021, and was a counselor for three years prior. Nicole holds a degree in Elementary Education, and has achieved her Master’s at Loyola University. During the school year, Nicole works as a third grade teacher. She is so excited to continue her role at the UMBC Summer Day Camp, and is ready to welcome back all campers for the best summer ever!
Dominic French
Executive Director frenchd1@umbc.edu
Dominic French has extensive experience working with children since arriving at UMBC in 2013. He has spent two summers as a camp counselor in the UMBC Summer Day Camp, has worked as a specialty instructor for UMBC Baseball and Softball camps, and in addition, has coached 6-7 year olds in softball and peewee football. Dominic attended the UMBC Summer Day Camp for over 6 years as a camper, and is currently entering his eighth year as a Camp Administrator, and second summer as Executive Director. He assists in the day-to-day activities of the camp operations, as well as manages staffing including counselors, specialty instructors, & junior counselors.
Ash Venable
Program Coordinator ashven@umbc.edu
Ash is entering her second summer as Program Coordinator with UMBC Summer Day Camp after over six years of experience with UMBC Recreation. She has held various roles including camp counselor, Arts & Crafts instructor, Marketing Coordinator, and photographer. Ash is also passionate about youth development and has spent over a decade working with youth in various roles such as a youth softball assistant coach in Baltimore County and infant/toddler developmental gymnastics. She’s excited to bring her creativity and leadership to her dual role as Program Coordinator and Photographer this summer and create an unforgettable experience for campers!
Ash is entering her second summer as Program Coordinator with UMBC Summer Day Camp after over six years of experience with UMBC Recreation. She has held various roles including camp counselor, Arts & Crafts instructor, Marketing Coordinator, and photographer. Ash is also passionate about youth development and has spent over a decade working with youth in various roles such as a youth softball assistant coach in Baltimore County and infant/toddler developmental gymnastics. She’s excited to bring her creativity and leadership to her dual role as Program Coordinator and Photographer this summer and create an unforgettable experience for campers!
Martez Beckett
Assistant Director mbeckett3@umbc.edu
Martez will be entering his first year as Assistant Camp Director for UMBC Summer Day Camp. He attended UMBC Basketball for many years as a camper, and continued playing basketball through college. He has an extensive sports background; playing, coaching and teaching various sports and has over 6 years of experience being a camp counselor and serving as a camp director for one year in Baltimore County. Martez holds a degree in Environmental Science, and has achieved his Master’s from the University of Concordia, Irvine. Martez is excited for his first year of Summer Day Camp at UMBC!
Martez will be entering his first year as Assistant Camp Director for UMBC Summer Day Camp. He attended UMBC Basketball for many years as a camper, and continued playing basketball through college. He has an extensive sports background; playing, coaching and teaching various sports and has over 6 years of experience being a camp counselor and serving as a camp director for one year in Baltimore County. Martez holds a degree in Environmental Science, and has achieved his Master’s from the University of Concordia, Irvine. Martez is excited for his first year of Summer Day Camp at UMBC!