Tyrone Squire, Camp Administrator

Tyrone Squire is the Camp Administrator at HFH Summer Camps, overseeing all property management, hiring, camper recruitment, onsite camp programming, and camp directors. He first joined HFH Summer Camps as a general counselor in 2010, additionally serving as a unit leader and assistant director before working his way up to Camp Director at Camp Wakonda for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Prior to his current role at HFH Summer Camps, Tyrone served as a Program Director at NIA Community Services Network supervising school-based afterschool programs. In 2022, Tyrone returned to HFH Summer Camps as the administrator, where his own life-changing experiences as a camper are at the forefront of his work as he paves the way for a new generation of campers. He received his bachelor’s degree from Mercy College and a master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from Johnson and Wales University.

Arion Barcene, Camp Director

Arion Barcene is the Camp Director at HFH Summer Camps. Transformed by his own experience as a camper at the Bowery Mission’s Mont Lawn Camp, Arion has been actively involved in the summer camps field for about seven years. Prior to his role at HFH Summer Camps, he worked at Mont Lawn Camp—making his way up from Leader in Training to Camp Counselor. Additionally, Arion’s three years of experience as a Behavioral Specialist and Dance Teacher at New York City public schools equipped him with skills in effective communication and understanding diverse needs. He is looking forward to creating a welcoming environment and transformative experiences for the campers.