Leadership

Kristin Ebner Martin

Kristin Ebner Martin is the President/CEO of Ebner Camps, Inc.. She follows in the footsteps of her father (Buzz Ebner), her aunt (Barbara Ebner) and grandfather (the late Oscar Ebner Sr.), who all served as Directors of Awosting and Chinqueka, as well as President/Vice President of Ebner Camps, for several decades. Kris spent her first summer at Awosting at the age of 5 months! As a child, she attended our sister camp, Chinqueka, and later joined the staff as a CIT, counselor and Program Director. Kris has been the Waterfront Director or Director at Chinqueka or Awosting for over 30 years. As President, Kris’ primary goal is to ensure the children at all of our camps have a safe, caring and fun environment where they can grow and develop into responsible young men and women.

Kris has a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Charter Oak State College and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Ashford University. In between her time as Director of Chinqueka and Awosting, Kris served as Executive Director of a YMCA camp in Florida. Kris is one of the founding owners of Eagle Rock,. She is an active member of the American Camp Association and Connecticut Camping Association.

Kris is a mother to 3 boys. She and her youngest son, Hugh live in Connecticut, near camp. When not coordinating the operations at the 4 Ebner Camps, Kris is a 40 year member of her barbershop chorus, enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with her dog Scoot and her friends & family. She also has a new love, a beautiful granddaughter, Thalia, who will undoubtedly spend her summers at Chinqueka in the near future.

Christine Williams​

Christine Williams lives locally with her husband and two children. This summer is Christine’s first summer at Awosting, but she has previously worked on the Leadership Team at Eagle Rock Day Camp and works for Ebner Camps year-round. In her spare time, Christine loves being with her family, reading, and cooking.

Josh Stocks

Josh Stocks has been a valued member of the Camp Awosting family since 2017. Throughout the years, Josh has exhibited steadfast dedication to the camp’s fundamental motto and mission: “Boys Learn By Doing.” His passion for what Camp Awosting offers has led him to undertake various pivotal roles, with the intention of leaving a lasting impression on both campers and staff alike.

Following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Josh made a triumphant return to Camp Awosting in 2022 as our Head Counselor. In this influential role, he diligently focused on enhancing his leadership skills and deepening his connection to the camp. His unwavering commitment was directed towards upholding the camp’s cherished values and traditions, thereby ensuring that every camper’s experience was characterized by personal growth, enjoyment, and indelible memories. Josh remains fully dedicated to enriching the experiences of campers and staff alike.

Beyond his involvement with Camp Awosting, Josh embarked on an educational journey in recent years. He successfully obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Education and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the Psychology of Child Development. His aspiration is that this ongoing educational endeavor equips him with valuable insights and skills to comprehensively understand and support the growth and well-being of the young individuals entrusted to Camp Awosting’s care. Josh’s commitment to continuous learning and personal growth remains steadfast.

Camp Awosting occupies a special place in Josh’s heart, and he remains wholeheartedly dedicated to the camp’s mission, staff, parents, and, most importantly, the campers. His aspiration is to cultivate an ever-deepening well of experience, education, and enthusiasm every day. “Strong As Bears!!!”

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