Kevin & Wendi Kooperman
Owners/Directors
Kevin and Wendi both grew up at summer camp, and it shaped who they are. They met at Penn State, where they quickly realized they’d never agree on where to send their future kids to camp. The only compromise was to start one of their own. Today they lead Kents Hill together, bringing a lifetime of camp experience to an all-girls program built around the sports girls love.
Wendi spent her entire childhood as a camper at Camp Canadensis in the Poconos, then returned as a counselor throughout her college years. During the school year, she is a speech-language pathologist working with students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Her experience helping children communicate, build confidence, and feel understood carries right over to camp. Every summer, she is a huge advocate for campers and counselors alike, making sure every girl and every member of our staff feels supported and at home.
Kevin started as a camper at Camp Takajo in Maine at 7 years old and continued on as a counselor throughout his college years. After college, he helped his brother, Brian, launch Bridgton Sports Camp for Boys, where he served as assistant director for 10 years, working across scheduling and programming, accounting, and communications. Building Kents Hill has allowed him to bring that experience to an all-girls camp, creating the same kind of life-changing summers camp gave him.
Kevin and Wendi have three daughters, Shayna, Lily, and Ari.
Brian Kooperman
Owner
Brian has grown up in camping, spending every summer at an overnight camp since the age of nine. “Koop”, as he is known in the camping industry, founded Bridgton Sports Camp for boys 10 years ago with a vision of creating a “sports camp” that incorporates traditional summer camp values and traditions. He is excited to help girls get that same experience at Kents Hill Sports Camp.
Alyson Lee
Assistant Director
Alyson, a Hoosier Alum, is a summer camp professional with over 40 years of experience as a Camper, Counselor, Head Counselor and Assistant Director. Alyson is passionate about everything camp and with her knowledge, energy, enthusiasm, dedication and love of sports, she is a natural fit for Kents Hill Sports Camp. The campers, families and staff will appreciate the extra attention she gives to ensure their experience at Kents Hill is an incredible one.
Alyson, along with her daughter Niko (soccer major!), lives in South Florida during the off season.
Mia Burek
Health Director
Mia is a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience, specializing in emergency department care, and brings a calm, steady presence to Kents Hill Sports Camp each summer. She also serves as a college instructor and is passionate about preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. As Health Director, Mia’s primary focus is keeping campers healthy, safe, and ready to enjoy every part of the camp experience.
From managing daily health needs to responding confidently to the unexpected, Mia takes pride in creating a supportive and reassuring environment for both campers and staff. Outside of camp, she is a dedicated sports mom and can often be found cheering on her children at football, cheer, ice hockey, baseball, and softball.
Jenny Peake
Head Counselor
Jenny is excited to serve as Head Counselor at Kents Hill Sports Camp, bringing her background as a collegiate athlete, coach, and health educator to camp life. She is passionate about building strong connections, encouraging confidence, and creating a fun, inclusive environment where every camper feels supported, included, and excited to be at camp.
Originally from Arkansas, Jenny’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious and campers have already mastered their best attempts at copying her country accent. She loves being part of the everyday moments that make camp special and is deeply committed to helping both campers and staff have an unforgettable summer.
Veda Roeske
Events Director
Veda is from Stillwater, Minnesota, and has spent most of her summers at camp, first as a camper for 10 years and now as a counselor for the past six. After spending two summers at Kents Hill Sports Camp, she is excited to return this year as Events Director.
A student at the University of Wisconsin–Superior, Veda competes on the NCAA Division III women’s hockey and women’s lacrosse teams. She thrives in the organized chaos of camp life and loves creating theme nights, traditions, and big moments that bring camp to life and make each summer unforgettable.
