The Director & Staff
MICHAEL DOUGLASS
Executive Director
Michael Douglass (he/him) has been the Executive Director of Camp Bishopswood, in Hope, Maine, since the fall of 2012.
Prior to Bishopswood, Mike spent many years working at Lutheran camps in New York and New Hampshire before moving into public education. Mike spent four years teaching high school math and helped pilot a dropout prevention program. Mike then spent two years working in middle school special education.
Currently, Mike serves on the board of directors for Maine Summer Camps, where he chairs Level Ground, an initiative that helps immigrant and refugee campers attend camps in Maine. When Mike is not working, he enjoys touring Canada on his motorcycle, skiing in the winter, curling, and spending time with his amazing wife Hanna and their three dogs, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Dashwood, and Poppy.
I loved going to summer camp as a kid. It was a place where I could be myself, try new things, make lots of friends, and just have fun.
Nicky Martin
Assistant Director
Nicky Martin (she/her) brings decades of camp leadership experience and a deep commitment to youth development to her role as Assistant Director. With a camp career that began in 2002, she is known for her calm, capable leadership, strong organizational skills, and genuine care for both campers and staff.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Nicky is an experienced outdoor educator and waterfront professional who loves being part of the daily rhythm of camp—supporting staff, solving problems, and spending time by the lake. She is passionate about creating camp environments where young people feel safe, challenged, and fully themselves. Nicky is a member of Maine Summer Camps and has worked with their Community Connection Group, volunteering with local organizations that serve Maine youth.
Outside of camp, you’ll find her at the beach, exploring around on her bike, traveling in her camper van, or throwing a ball for Oakley, her very happy Golden Retriever.
Abbie Duquette
Office Manager;
Marketing & Strategy
Abbie Duquette (she/they) served as the Assistant Director of Camp Bishopswood in Hope, Maine, during the summer of 2025. Following the summer season, Abbie returned to their role as Office Manager, with an expanded focus on marketing and strategic planning for the year-round organization.
Abbie’s Bishopswood journey began at age seven as a camper and continued through roles as a 7-weeker, CIT, and cabin counselor. After four summers on staff, they spent a decade working in the music industry before returning to camp, drawn by a desire for work rooted in community, creativity, and the outdoors. They joined the Bishopswood Board in 2022 and became Office Manager in 2024.
Abbie brings creativity, organization, and deep institutional knowledge to their work, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term planning. Outside of work, they enjoy music, swimming, camping, and thru-hiking. They live with their dog, Travis, and value time in nature and meaningful connection with family and friends.
THE SUMMER STAFF
Staff members at Bishopswood are mostly college age. Many have been campers and Counselors-In-Training at Bishopswood. All are carefully selected on the basis of their dedication to working with children and commitment to the values of Bishopswood.
About 45 in total, the staff includes Cabin Counselors/Activity Leaders, a nurse, cook and kitchen assistants, maintenance people, and program specialists. Staff members come from all over the country and bring a rich variety of experiences, gifts, and skills. Together the staff forms the hub of the Bishopswood community.
Bishopswood is not one of those places that you grow into. Instead, it grows into you. A small camp like Bishopswood allows everybody to get to know each other, and I have made incredible bonds with other adults and campers in the relatively short time that we spend together.
