Directors

Rich Moss

DIRECTOR

Rich started as a camper at Lenox when his father, Monty “Coach” Moss, bought Camp Lenox in 1964. Over the years that followed, Rich worked his way up as a Junior Counselor, Counselor, Group Leader, and Program Director. He played college basketball as a walk-on at the University of Vermont as well as earning degrees in Education and Psychology. He joined his father as co-director in 1983.

Together with his wife Stephanie, Rich runs camp year-round. He interviews prospective staff, meets with parents, and oversees the day-to-day operations of camp during the summer. During the off-season, he recruits campers, sharing his vision with new families. He spends lots of time scheduling tournaments for the camp, based upon his personal knowledge of the campers and their interests.

The tight-knit, fun-loving Lenox community directly reflects Rich’s character and his pro-active, funny personality. Rich keeps things loose, while his calm, focused leadership style keeps Lenox on track and earns the respect of the staff.

Stephanie Moss

DIRECTOR

Stephanie attended Chippewa Ranch Camp in Wisconsin for 13 summers. She worked on staff while earning a Business degree from the University of Miami. In 2003, she came to Lenox as the Girls Camp Director. She and Rich married the following year and Stephanie joined the Lenox directorship. The continued growth of Camp Lenox is due in large part to her energy, creativity, and managerial skills.

In the off season, Stephanie interviews staff members, develops new programming, and helps recruit new families. During the summer, you can see her leading Girls Camp events, working closely with the staff, and overseeing day-to-day camp life. Stephanie’s enthusiasm and love of life helps make each camper’s summer special and is sure to bring a smile to children of all ages.

Monty "Coach" Moss

In Loving Memory

Monty Moss—affectionately and universally known as "Coach"—was a cherished member of our community and one of the last representatives of our Greatest Generation. He grew up during the Great Depression and served honorably in the Marines during WWII, exemplifying the values of resilience, duty, and dedication that defined his era.

Coach's journey with Camp Lenox began in 1964, when he purchased the camp that had originated in 1918. At the time, he was a physical education teacher and high school coach in Great Neck, Long Island. With a vision to revolutionize the camping experience, Monty pioneered the concept of specialty sports programming, an idea that quickly spread and became a cornerstone of many camping programs in the Northeast. His contributions to the world of camping were recognized with the prestigious "Legends in Camping" lifetime achievement award from the American Camping Association in 2006.
Throughout his life, Coach touched the lives of countless campers and staff members, leaving a lasting impact through his unique brand of boys' camping. His legacy lives on in the memories of alumni who fondly recall "going to camp" with Coach, where they learned not just sports, but also the values of character, integrity, and perseverance.

Even as he approached his 100th birthday, Coach remained a vibrant and active presence at Camp Lenox. He was known for grabbing the microphone to share stories or teach new campers the old songs from his childhood. "What is it no one can take away from you?" he would ask, prompting scores of young voices to shout back, "Your good name!" This was one of the many character lessons that Coach instilled in generations of campers over his more than 50 years at the camp.

Monty "Coach" Moss's passing marks the end of an era, but his spirit will forever be a part of Camp Lenox. His dedication, wisdom, and love for the camp and its community have left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Coach will be dearly missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations of Lenoxites.