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Eve EiflerBaltimore

Director

(410) 337-8645
eve@tipsontripsandcamps.com

In her former life Eve was a Special Education teacher and camp horseback riding counselor. She loves gardening, needlepoint and volunteering with pet rescue fostering kittens.

Lisa MullenFlorida

(561) 279-1333
lisa@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Lisa’s past jobs include Elementary School Teacher, Camp Director, Camp Founder of a Traditional Camp, Teen Camp and Leadership Camp. She has two children that were 8 week Maine summer campers from age 8-16. Passions include sailing, travel, outdoor adventures and working out.

Deborah SmithFlorida

(561) 578-3089
debbie@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Debbie grew up in the New York Metro area before moving to South Florida ten years ago. She has worked with public & private schools, and has been actively involved in organizations for the betterment of children/young girls. Her two daughters have been sleep away campers & counselors and have attended numerous teen programs. Debbie’s passions include playing tennis, running, paddle boarding and traveling.

Michele MinickWestchester / Long Island

(914) 939-2491
michele@tipsontripsandcamps.com

As a CPA, Michele is able to accurately count the number of benefits of a well thought out summer plan.  As a mom to 3 teenage boys, she has the perfect balance of crazy.

Lois DeckelbaumPhiladelphia / Princeton / Boston / Internet

(610) 649-0911
lois@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Lois spent many years as an analyst in the utilities industry. She now uses these skills to help families find great summer programs. In her free time she enjoys cooking, biking, and spending time with her family.

Jenny WolkowitzSt. Louis / Phoenix

(314) 780-8640
jenny@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Jenny is the mother of 3 college-age daughters.  She was a day camper, an overnight camper, a counselor, a teen tour participant, and a teen tour leader when she was in her 20’s.  She studied abroad in college, where she met her husband, and together they travel throughout the world. At home, she can be seen hiking the trails with her Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd pups.

Jill LevinCalifornia

(310) 202-8448
jill@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Jill is a Midwesterner at heart but has made her home in Los Angeles since 1978.  She has worked as an elementary school teacher and a court reporter — but her favorite vocation is helping families find the perfect summer experience!  Jill and her husband raised two children.  In her off hours, she spends time walking, traveling and spending time with her family. 

Barb LevisonNew York City

(646) 719-1149
barblevison@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Barb was a 12 year camper and counselor and is a self professed “campaholic.”.  An attorney in her former work life, she transitioned to Tips to help families find outstanding summer programs, something she did informally for years. She loves tennis, golf and long walks.

Helene AbramsDallas

(214) 484-8141
helene@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Helene’s love of adventure began at birth, as her family traveled the globe with the Air Force.  The former teacher loves to bake, garden, workout, be active outside and has a passion for volunteering with Meals on Wheels and the Birthday Party Project as well as finding amazing summer adventures for her clients!

Nancy MachiahFrance

33 (0)951 72 14 91
nancy@mybestsummer.fr

Born to State Dept. parents, Nancy was raised on 3 continents. After attending the international high schools in Paris and Brussels, Northwestern University brought her to Chicago for 20 years until she married a Frenchman and raised her two children in Paris. Their summers were spent in US music, tennis and riding camps. Nancy’s hobbies include classical choral singing, yoga & travel.

Jill PamChicago

(847) 331-6345
jillpam@tipsontripsandcamps.com

As an artist and creative person, Jill is always trying to think out of the box for her clients. In addition to a busy home life with her husband and 2 kids, Jill enjoys creating art of different mediums, volunteering for The Kindness Connection and various other charities.

Julie SolotChicago

(312) 420-9590
juliesolot@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Julie has 3 kids that have all loved their different camp and teen tour experiences! She loves traveling, hiking and spending time with her family.

Stephanie VordickWashington DC

(301)-881-0547
stephanie@tipsontripsandcamps.com

Stephanie grew up in Bethesda and now lives in North Bethesda with her husband, two teenagers, and two rescue pups. In her off hours she enjoys hiking, reading, posting pictures of her dogs on Instagram, and traveling to new places with her family.

Jen CippolettiFairfield County & Greater Connecticut

(203) 247-8204
JC@tipsontripsandcamps.com

A CT native, Jen wishes she could still spend her summers at camp.  Instead, she lives vicariously through her three kids, enjoys traveling, gardening, and teaches jazz and hip hop in her spare time.

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