New Director For Camp Morty Named

WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester Parks Foundation, the only organization dedicated exclusively to promoting and supporting Westchester County Parks, announced Mary Ehring as its new camp director for Camp Morty. Ehring brings a wealth of experience in youth development to the role along with experience facilitating off-season camping programs.

She will work year-round for Westchester Parks Foundation to raise awareness of Camp Morty in the Community.

Westchester Parks Foundation Chairwoman Joanne Fernandez said Camp Morty is dedicated to taking kids that come from homeless shelters, the foster care system and/or on public assistance, and giving them a traditional summer camp experience.

"True to our mission, we are developing the next generation of 'Parksters,' " she said. "We are thrilled to have Mary join Westchester Parks Foundation to further develop our program and to help increase enrollment in underserved areas including Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Yonkers, White Plains.”

Prior to joining Westchester Parks Foundation, Ehring worked at The Fresh Air Fund with New York City youth in various capacities. She began her camping career as a camp counselor and worked up the ranks over the next six years to associate director, while teaching outdoor education to youth in the tri-state area. Ehring also lived and worked in Massachusetts as a youth development professional with young people with additional needs. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from the City College of New York. A Westchester native, Ehring currently resides in Tuckahoe.

Ehring said camp is more than a summer away from home.

"For many of our youth and staff, camp is a summer at home. We have the amazing responsibility to provide our young people with a consistent, caring and safe environment," she said.

"The work we do with our young people today changes our tomorrow, and I’m excited to be a part of Camp Morty and make it happen,” Ehring said.

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