Proven and Experienced Leadership

Meet the team behind Day Camp Community

Meet the team

Known for taking on challenges and his kind, engaging and calm presence, Dan has been developing and managing both overnight and day camps for over 20 years.

Dan has a deep and rich history in the YMCA movement, having spent years at Frost Valley YMCA and YMCA of Long Island. At both locations Dan was responsible for all camp-related program, staffing, budget and managerial oversight. He grew registration, introduced technology and data based analysis (yes, he is a bit of a geek!) and ensured a robust and engaging culture for staff and families. Both locations provided Dan the opportunity to consult with multiple YMCA’s and gain a reputation as a content expert, with his opinions and expertise sought after by colleagues and executives nationwide.

With a master’s degree specializing in youth development, Dan’s work has been recognized for program and research excellence. He has volunteered in multiple capacities for ACA NY-NJ and the New York State Camp Directors Association.

In 2022 Dan joined Immersive1st as a senior consultant and has been assisting clients in mission critical areas such as staffing, recruitment, coaching and marketing/communications. He is the senior partner of the Day Camp Community and manages the day-to-day operations.

Meet Dan Weir

David Phillips is a native of the UK and Principal of Immersive1st Consulting, a firm that assists camp organizations with fundraising, planning and analysis, capital projects, governance, public relations, program creation & implementation, lay/pro coaching and acute challenges. He has been active in the camp sector for over 35 years (and counting!).

As a consultant he works with a variety of camps, retreat centers, community agencies, centers of worship and schools, etc. His passion is to do important things with good people that make a difference. He is a strong advocate for kindness and positive communal culture and has been instrumental in a series of initiatives around this and other priority issues. A frequent author of ACA articles, he is a sought-after speaker and educator.

David graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a master's degree in social work focused on community organizing and development.  He has a trademark British sense of humor, and his not-so-secret passion is football (read: soccer), as both a supporter and referee.

He is married to Karen, and they have two adult children and a dog named Murray. They live in Jupiter, Florida. 

Meet David Phillips

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