Our Directors
Mike Mattson
Camp Director
Mike Mattson
Camp Director
Mike has been a member of the Birch Rock community since he was 12 in 1983. Once on staff, Mike taught many seasons on the field before moving to the waterfront and teaching swimming for many more. He moved up the ranks to Waterfront Director, Head Counselor, and Program Director, and joined Rich Deering as Associate Director for 6 years, where together they organized and reinvigorated the camp. He became Camp Director in 2002 and has dedicated the last two decades to the growth and development of the camp and its programs. Mike attended Towson State University in Maryland but feels his primary education in camping comes from a lifetime of leadership in a place he loves and calls home.
Mike lives in Windham, Maine with his wife Becca, and his sons Simon and Reid! He is a long-time member of the American Camping Association and his dogs, Oliver and Linus, are camp staples.
Rich Deering
Alumni & Community Director
Rich Deering
Alumni & Community Director
Rich started attending Birch Rock at the age of 9. His mother was sure that he would come running home; instead, he signed up for more, and was a camper for 6 summers before matriculating into the staff ranks. He worked his way up from teaching Swimming to Waterfront Director to Head Counselor, and then, after a few summers off, he returned as the Assistant Director for Brad Smith before taking over as the camp’s Director in 1995. He held this position until 2001, during which time he used his business acumen to reorganize BRC’s structure, and, thanks to him, the camp has never been stronger. A Maine native, he is a graduate of Colby College and the University of Southern Maine, where he earned a Masters in Adult Education and Counseling.
In his current role Rich is responsible for marketing, alumni development, and external affairs, and helps facilitate the Birch Rock community. A long-time member of the American Camping Association and past President of Maine Youth Camping, he is currently a realtor with the Buckspan Deering Group at ReMax Shoreline in Portland.
Jack Duggan
Program Director
Jack Duggan
Program Director
Jack Duggan is a familiar face at Birch Rock Camp, where he’s spent 14 summers growing from a camper to his current role as program director. Over the years, Jack has taken on a variety of leadership roles, including CIT, counselor, waterfront director, and head counselor. A graduate of Colby College with a degree in Environmental Policy and Economics, Jack brings a thoughtful and energetic spirit to camp life. This summer, he’s looking forward to mentoring younger staff, pushing himself with laps up and down the hillside, and leading favorite activities like First Rest, Evening Activity, and Instructional Swim. Jack’s positive outlook and commitment to teamwork have shaped his approach to guiding campers, and he’s passionate about passing on the value of patience to those around him.
When not at camp, Jack lives in Windham, Maine, and works as a 6th-grade teacher at Oxford Elementary School. In his free time, he enjoys riding his bike all over and diving into a good book. At camp, you can often find him leading games like Miniature Tanks or Wa with his cabin or participating in evening activities like Quorum. One of Jack’s favorite camp traditions is gathering in uniform for Sunday dinner and sharing in the reflective moments of Tree Talk. Grateful for another summer at Birch Rock, Jack is ready to make lasting memories and help campers thrive in the supportive and adventurous environment he loves.
Nick Musciano
Staff Development Director
Nick Musciano
Staff Development Director
Nicholas “The Italian Stallion” Musciano, aka Musc, originally hails from Falmouth, Maine. Nick received his Master’s in Teaching from the University of South Carolina in 2016 and currently lives in Columbia, SC where he teaches 4th grade math and science. He has been a diehard Birch Rocker since he arrived at camp at 9 years old in 1998, and loved basketball, tennis, and campcraft. Musc has truly done it all at camp; he spent many summers on the hill as the Field Director, teaching basketball and baseball, he has been an enthusiastic instructor down at Nature, and Nick has even been a trip leader on our 3-week Maine Wilderness Adventure program. Nick has been Head Counselor since 2018 and is very excited for our 97th summer!
Peter Brewster
Head Counselor
Peter Brewster
Head Counselor
Pete was born and raised in New Hampshire and graduated from the University of Vermont in 2021 – majoring in studio art and applied design. He spent this past winter working at Big Sky Ski Resort in Montana. When he’s not at camp Pete enjoys fishing, golfing, skiing, painting and playing basketball. He first came to camp in 2009 and has looked forward to every summer at camp ever since. As a camper he could often be found at activities such as basketball, baseball, tennis and art. He is super pumped to return for his 14th summer at Birch Rock and work with the Leadership campers as well as teach art!
Logan Landry
Communications Director
Logan Landry
Communications Director
Meet Logan Landry! This summer will be his ninth at Birch Rock, and he’s the friendly face keeping everything running smoothly as our Office Administrator. Logan brings a wealth of experience to camp, with a background in Elementary Education from the University of Maine at Farmington and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine. During the school year, he teaches 6th grade Social Studies at Brunswick Junior High, but in the summer, he looks forward to reconnecting with returning campers and getting to know new ones. Logan believes that Birch Rock is more than just a camp—it’s a family, where everyone supports one another and lifelong memories are made. He especially loves watching campers take on long distance swims and beam with pride after completing them. When he’s not at camp, Logan enjoys spending time with his husband, Richard, and their two lovable pups, Bode and Bailey—who are proud to be BRC camp dogs!
Jon Allberry
Head Cook
Jon Allberry
Head Cook
Meet Jon Allberry, our dedicated cook and kitchen manager at Birch Rock Camp, who is gearing up for his 14th summer with us! Hailing from Sarasota, FL, Jon brings his culinary expertise to our camp kitchen. He’s most excited for the upcoming season’s theme dinners, where his creativity truly shines. Jon loves sharing meals with the camp community during our cherished Saturday cookouts and Sunday dinners. When he’s not whipping up delicious dishes, you might find Jon playing guitar and singing at local open mics. One of his biggest takeaways from working at BRC is adaptability, and he hopes to inspire campers to expand their palates this summer!
Paula Phan
Health Administrator
Paula Phan
Health Administrator
Meet Paula Phan! Returning for her second summer at Birch Rock, Paula is our wonderful camp nurse who brings a wealth of experience and a caring heart to everything she does. Originally from Orlando, FL, but now a Portland, ME transplant, Paula is a travel nurse and also works at Maine Med. She studied at the University of Central Florida and has a deep passion for helping others, whether it’s teaching health and wellness, first aid, or emotional and mental health awareness to both campers and counselors. Paula believes in the power of kindness and teamwork, and she’s dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment where everyone, including the adults, feels valued. She loves seeing the campers grow, not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally, and she hopes to inspire them to take care of their whole selves—body, mind, and spirit. When she’s not at camp, Paula enjoys pottery, volleyball, traveling, and most recently, hiking Tongariro in New Zealand (aka MORDOR from Lord of the Rings!). She’s excited to watch the campers enjoy all the activities and, of course, cheer along at Campfire. And let’s not forget—Paula is also Birch Rock’s resident camp dog photographer! Get ready to learn from Paula’s wisdom, kindness, and dedication this summer!
