Meet Our Team

Meet The Camp Nock-A-Mixon Team

Meet The Camp Nock-A-Mixon Team

Meet the Passionate Owners of Nock-A-Mixon: Uncle Speedy and Aunt Bernice Glaser!

You won’t find people more passionate for camping than Mark (“Speedy”) and Bernice Glaser. Uncle Speedy and Aunt Bernice first met at camp in 1970. They were married in 1974 and realized camping was to be their lives. Speedy and Bernice are the sole owners of Nock-A-Mixon, and thus there is one singular vision for camp. They also have no involvement or stake in any other camps, nor do they run additional day camps or session camps, meaning their commitment is soley to Nock-A-Mixon. As owners, they are involved in every aspect of the day to day operation of camp. Campers appreciate their total dedication, and as a result, feel comfortable and safe.

Meet the Passionate Owners of Nock-A-Mixon: Uncle Speedy and Aunt Bernice Glaser!

You won’t find people more passionate for camping than Mark (“Speedy”) and Bernice Glaser. Uncle Speedy and Aunt Bernice first met at camp in 1970. They were married in 1974 and realized camping was to be their lives. Speedy and Bernice are the sole owners of Nock-A-Mixon, and thus there is one singular vision for camp. They also have no involvement or stake in any other camps, nor do they run additional day camps or session camps, meaning their commitment is soley to Nock-A-Mixon. As owners, they are involved in every aspect of the day to day operation of camp. Campers appreciate their total dedication, and as a result, feel comfortable and safe.

Uncle Speedy

Uncle Speedy is a true camp lifer, having spent more than 65 years at Camp Nock-A-Mixon! Born and raised in Hewlett, New York, Speedy first came to Nock-A-Mixon in 1957 at just 5 years old! He later progressed to counselor, Athletic Director, Division Leader, Head Counselor, and Assistant Director. He started his professional career as a Philadelphia public school teacher before going to work full time for the previous owner of Nock-A-Mixon in 1978. In 1981, he and Aunt Bernice purchased the camp and have been the owners and directors ever since. Uncle Speedy is a dedicated sports fan with an immense appreciation for the arts as an avid theater goer. As a result he is able to connect with campers of all interests. Speedy spends his winters in West Palm Beach, Florida playing golf, rooting for his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes and cooking up brand new ideas for the summer!

Aunt Bernice

Aunt Bernice, a Philadelphia native, first came to Camp Nock-A-Mixon as a counselor in 1970. She was promoted to Head of Girls’ Camp in 1973, a position she held until she and Uncle Speedy became the sole owners of camp in 1981. Bernice also spent 22 years as a school teacher, and overall has more than 50 years of experience working with children. At camp, Aunt Bernice never stops moving. She runs the camp office, teaches Zumba classes, takes pictures and always has the best costumes for Junior Girls Halloween night! Of course what the girls love most is each night when Aunt Bernice visits their cabins to make sure she says goodnight to each and every girl. In the winter, Aunt Bernice heads down to Florida with Uncle Speedy where she is a passionate tennis player. She also enjoys Mahjong and knitting the most comfortable sweaters!
Meet Our Exceptional Team: Former Campers and Educators Leading the Way!
Meet Our Exceptional Team: Former Campers and Educators Leading the Way!

Gary Glaser

With camping in his blood, Gary Glaser, Speedy and Bernice’s oldest son, always knew he wanted to spend his life at Camp Nock-A-Mixon! He graduated from George Washington University in 2006, where he studied developmental psychology and business, and went to work for camp full time. Since his days as a camper and counselor Gary has served in many Head Staff roles. He has been the Dining Hall Manager, a Junior Boys Supervisor, Head of Boys Camp, and now a Director. A life-long swimmer, Gary looks forward to teaching swim lessons in addition to helping in the tennis and lacrosse programs. He also brings out his guitar to jam with campers and perform during some evening activities. Gary’s caring personality, patience and love of teaching make him a valued asset to our campers and staff. During the off season he helps to manage all aspects of camp, concentrating on staff and camper relations, business operations and our annual facility additions and renovations. Gary lives with his wife, Staci, in Blue Bell, PA with their son, Aidan, and daughter, Lily.

Jay Glaser

Speedy and Bernice’s youngest son, Jay Glaser, graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2008 with a degree in Communications and Journalism, and spent 3 years working in sports radio. However, the call of camp became too strong and Jay decided to join the family business full time in 2011! During the camp season Jay serves as Program Director, Athletic Director, Special Events Coordinator and the head of our Varsity Sports programs. In the winter, he focuses on staffing, athletics, scheduling, event programming and parent communication. Jay also coaches high school baseball and basketball. He is an enthusiastic coach who aspires to be a strong role model for his players, a passion he brings to camp each summer for our campers. As you may be able to guess, Jay spends his free time playing in men’s basketball and ice hockey leagues, enjoying weekend golf, and hoping one day the New York Mets will finally pull it together!

Staci Glaser

Staci Glaser, comes to Nock-A-Mixon with 12 years of camping experience, including 3 summers teaching cheerleading, dance, and barre. Graduating from Penn State University with a degree in Biology and Life Sciences, she spent 7 years in Pharmaceutical Sales before going back to school to become a nurse. During the summer, Staci works in the health center both administratively and as a nurse. However, you can often find her helping out in the office and around camp wherever needed!  Staci’s meticulous work ethic makes her a great addition to the camp team. She lives in Blue Bell, Pa with Gary and their 2 children Aidan and Lily.

Abby Lieberman

Abby Lieberman grew up going to summer camp and loved every minute of it! She began her Nock-A-Mixon career in 2008 as the Junior Girls Supervisor, was promoted to Head of Girls Camp in 2015 and is now our Parent-Camper Liaison! In addition to her many years of camp experience, she also spent more than 20 years working as a teacher in various areas of education including Preschool, Elementary Education and Special Education. Now retired from teaching, she joined our year round staff in 2017! The campers love her warm nature and always feel taken care of when they are with her. Abby lives in Fort Washington, PA with her husband Michael and has two sons, Sam and Jeremy, who also spent more than 10 summers at camp.

Josh Flanagan

Josh Flanagan has quite a long history with Nock-A-Mixon. He first came to camp in 1990 as a youngest junior boy, when his mother, Judy, was hired as the Girls’ Head Counselor! Since his days as a camper, Josh was a counselor and Supervisor before becoming the Head of Boys Camp. Josh enjoys running around with the campers, making them laugh and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Josh has a charismatic and infectious personality that makes both campers and staff feel comfortable and connected to him. In his free time, Josh is a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife Laura and their twin daughters, Maxie and Ellie.

Becca Seltzer

Becca Seltzer is our Head of Girls Camp! She began her Nock-A-Mixon career in 2007 and over the years has served in many roles including Girls Athletic Director, Junior Girls Supervisor and Senior Girls Supervisor. A former teacher, Becca excels at connecting with our campers and counselors and everyone loves her fun personality! She is always cooking up a new idea or fun activity that the girls absolutely love! Becca lives in Narberth, Pa with her sons Zack and Danny, who also attend camp, and her husband Mark who is a Nock-A-Mixon alum!

Chris Cook

Chris Cook started at Nock-A-Mixon in 2014 as one of our international counselors and has been hooked ever since! After his summers as a counselor, Chris was promoted to Junior Boys Supervisor and then in 2023 he joined our year round team. Not only does Chris serve as the head of our Junior Boys Division he is also the director of our Adventure and Outdoor Life programs! During the winter Chris helps with activity planning and is the coordinator for our international staff.