Meet The Directors
Steven & Brooke
Steven and Brooke Bernstein have spent much of their lives at summer camp as campers, counselors, parents, and directors. They first met in 1990 while working as counselors at a camp in Pennsylvania, and more than three decades later, they are proud to call Berkshire Trails Camp their new camp home.
Steven is a lifelong camp professional who has spent the past 26 years working full-time in residential and day camps. Brooke brings her background as a social worker, along with extensive experience working closely with campers, staff, and families. Together, they bring a deep knowledge of summer camp, a strong commitment to creating meaningful experiences for children, and tremendous enthusiasm for being a part of the Berkshire Trails community.
Before coming to Berkshire Trails, Steven and Brooke spent 12 years as the owners and directors of Camp North Star in Maine, where they oversaw all aspects of camp life to create a welcoming, supportive, and engaging camp community.
Steven and Brooke believe deeply in the transformative impact summer camp can have on a child. They see camp as a place where children develop independence and confidence, build lasting friendships, discover new interests, and learn skills and values that extend far beyond the summer. They also believe that building a strong partnership with each camp family is essential to helping every camper have a successful and meaningful experience.
Camp has always been a family affair for the Bernsteins. Steven and Brooke have three children, Makayla (23), Heath (21), and Noah (21), who have attended summer camp since they were three years old and are now excited to spend their summers at Berkshire Trails as members of the Leadership Team.
During the offseason, Steven and Brooke reside in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Tedi Schaeffer
Tedi has over 20 years of professional experience in the camp world. She fell in love with sleepaway camp as a camper and followed that passion to Camp Taconic where she worked for 13 summers. She started at Taconic as a bunk counselor and rose through the ranks, becoming a Group Leader, then Girls’ Head Counselor, and finally Athletic Director. Tedi also has experience at Crestwood Day Camp, where she served as a division leader for preschool aged children, fostering their growth with care and enthusiasm.
Known as the “Queen of Color War,” Tedi’s knack for creating unforgettable special events brings joy and excitement to every camper. Her vibrant energy and dedication make camp a magical place where lifelong friendships and memories are made.Tedi holds a degree in Physical Education and Health, and a Master’s in Special Education. During the school year, she teaches and coaches in New York City, where she also lives. When not at camp, Tedi takes advantage of all NYC has to offer, exploring museums, attending shows, and trying new restaurants, and she recently took up pickle ball.