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MBC Meet Our Staff

Who We Are!

We are a family of young adults from all across New England, spanning across over 20 years of camp history, that gather to train together to prepare ourselves for the awesome responsibility of being the leaders of this camp program. We come from all different backgrounds and walks of life such as being recent High School Graduates, to College Students, to Post Graduate Students, Young Professions and occasionally parents! The thing we have in common is a deep and profound love for Christ which calls us to return year after year and selflessly give of our time, talent and treasure to each and every camper that walks through our door.

Our Director(s)

Michael Sintros

Michael is a Masters of Divinity Graduate of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology as well as a Graduate of Boston College with a Masters degree in Social Work. Mike started leading the camp back in the early 90's under the guidence and direction of the then Youth Director Fr. Thedodore Barbas (now Chancellor). Since then, Mike has become the Executive Director of the St. Methodios Faith and Heritage Center as well as the Metropolis of Boston Camp, roles which he has filled for the last 10 years. Mike lives in Contoocook with his family and is an active father as well as the ever inspiring and always excited Camp Director. 

Meet Our Current Staff

It is no secret that the success of the camp and its ministry is due almost entirely to the dedicated staff members who year after year pour their heart and souls, truly giving of their time, talent and treaures to this program. Over the years, many have made comments that the staff seem like a family, and that is because in many ways we are. We spend an entire calendar year preparing and training for our incredible responsibilities in both the summer and winter programs. Our preparation brings us together at least once a month for weekend trainings, meetings, fun outings and participation worship services together. All of our training culminates in a week long training event at the camp just prior to the start of our camping season. Please take a moment and meet some of our staff:

James Harritos

James is currently studying at the University of Rhode Island where he is also in public relations and advertizing. When he's not busy with class or camp he also is the Production Director at 90.7 WXINH-FM and a Lab Assistant for RIC User support and services. James grew up in the Annunciation Cathedral in Cranston RI where he was active in all the Youth Groups as well as being in the Dance Group and a dedicated Altar boy. James joined us first as a camper for many years in the program but now, along with his younger sister Alexis, has been a staff member for over 5 hears in both our winter and summer programs. 

Patricia Akrivoulis

Patricia is currently studying Microbiology at the Universityof New Hampshire. She is a dedicated member of various community service organizations through her campus, which takes up any free time she would have after her lab work. Patricia grew up as a member of the St. Athanasius Church in Arlington where she was active in her all the Youth Groups and as a member of the community. Having grown up in our program and family, in addition to her service at the camp in both the Winter and Summer programs she also participates in Parish retreats and Lock-In's throughout New England. Patricia was selected as one of 8 missionaries to represent the Metropolis of Boston as a member of the mission team to the Hogar Raphael Orphanage in Guatemala City this June.

Michael Dimitriou

Michael is currently studying Computer Informational Systems at Bentley University. He is a member of St. Gregory the Theologian in Mansfield where he grew up serving in the Altar and still regularly attends Church. Michael began his journey with us as a camper in our program and has now been serving as a dedicated staff member for over three years. In addition to his work as a staff member at the camp, Michael serves at Parish Retreats and Lock-In's all over New England. Michael, and also his incredibly dedicated sister, were chosen as one of 8 missionaries to represent the Metropolis of Boston on the 2013 Mission Team to the Hogar Raphael Orphanage in Guatemala City.

Nicole Vankuilenburg

Nicole is currently a Nursing Student at U-Mass Lowell. She grew up as a member of the St. Athanasios in Arlington where she has always been an active member of her Youth Groups and Community. She has been apart of our camp family as both a camper and now staff, serving for over three years. Nicole has an incredible musical talent which she often employs at the camp in chanting, sining and most recently writing the song "Harmony" based off her Camp experience (CLICK HERE to watch and listen).

Yanni Michaelidis

Yanni is currently enrolled as a Masters of Divinity Student at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Yanni grew up in Roslindale as a member of the St. Nectarios Church where he was an active member of the Youth Groups. Yanni didn't come to camp until his Senior Year as Highschool, he was a camper once and only once, but that one experience did it for him. Following his one week as a camper Yanni joined the ranks of the MBC Staff and has dedcatedly served for over six years. He has been apart of the leadership team on the camp, working not only in the cabins but also working to guide, lead and train the staff. After Yanni graduated with his Liberal Arts Degree from Hellenic College, he spent a year as an intern living at the camp performing all manner of service and work. Yanni has also been running the Metropolis Basketball league on the weekends for the last two seasons as well as works as an intern at the Metropolis during the week.

Katherine Dimitriou

Katherine is currently majoring in Secondary Education and Hispanic Studies at Boston College, where she is a member of the Eagles Band. She grew up as a member of the St. Gregory the Theologian Parish in Mansfield, where she was a dedicated member of all the Youth Groups. Katherine started what would become a long history of the Dimitriou campers at MBC, a legacy that has been followed by her younger brother Michael (who is also a staff member) and her sister Alexandra. Katherine has been a member of the staff for over five years, helping not only with the Winter and Summer Programs but also with retreats in parishes and Lock-Ins all across New England. Katherine, along with her brother Michael, was was selected as one of 8 missionaries to represent the Metropolis of Boston at the Hogar Raphel Orphanage in Guatemala in June.

Carolyn Zacharias

Carolyn is studying at Clemson University in South Carolina. Originally from the Boston area, she and her family had moved to Florida in High School but the distance wasn't enough. When Carolyn was old enough she returned as a staff member at MBC spending an entire summer with us and having the best time of her life. Currently, she plans to attend more summers with us and makes sure to keep in touch despite the distance.

Andrew Calivas

Andrew is a graduate of Northeastern University and currently studying at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Growing up, Andrew was an active member in the youth groups of the St. Demetrios Parish in Weston, MA where he remains a part of the community to this day. He began his carreer at MBC as a camper and has been a staff member for almost seven (7) years now. Andrew is an integral part of the MBC camp, especially the program, where his creative ideas and energetic personality keep our programs fresh and exciting.

Kaleigh McManus

Kaleigh is a Senior in the Urban Studies Program at Worcester State University. Kaleigh grew up at the Annunciation Parish in Woburn, MA as an active member in the life of the community and youth groups. Being the eldest of two, Kaleigh began what would become a long history between MBC and the McManus family. Kaleigh was a natural born staff member, having spent so many summers as a camper, the transition to leader and mentor was an easy one for her. To this day Kaleigh is not only a counselor during both the summer and winter programs, she works at the camp year round helping to host and work with the many different youth, eductional and non-profit organization that utilize our beautiful camping facility year round.

Mike Marino

Mike is an active member of the Sts. Constantine and Helen Parish in Andover, MA and  Sophmore at UMass Lowell. He grew up being an active member in his youth groups and member of the community, including being the Alter Boy Captain for a number of years. Currently, in addition to being a student, Mike is also serving our country as a decorated officer in the National Guard. Mike is not only a counselor during the summer and winter programs at MBC, he also helps year round with retreats both at the camp and in our parishes.

Despena Zouzas

Despena is a current Sophmore at Fitchburg State University studing Special Education. Despena is the eldest of 5 kids who have all been campers at MBC. She is an active member at the Transifiguration Church in Lowell, MA where she grew up participating in Sunday worship, community events and youth groups. Despena helps year round with retreats both at the camp and in parishes, in addition to her full time job.


 
 

 

 



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