Meet the Directors

Summer camp has been a large part of the Dohners' activities over the years. Before coming to Oneka, they had worked together for over eighteen years in three different camps, Boy Scouts, YMCA, and day camp. They make their home in Wayne, PA.

Dale, a graduate of Widener University, (B.S.), and West Chester University, (M.A.) was a biology teacher at Radnor High School for 35 years. He served as department chairman and curriculum coordinator. He was head cross country coach of both the girls and boys team. He is an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR Instructor and has been involved with community programs for over 35 years.

Barbara, a graduate of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, (R.N.), Eastern University, (B.S.), and West Chester University, (M.Ed.), was a school nurse for nineteen years. She is a Red Cross CPR and First Aid instructor. She is the secretary for the Keystone Section, American Camp Association board.

Daughters Becky and Jennifer are seasoned Oneka campers and counselors. Becky is a graduate of Albright College, teaches Latin in the Haverford School District, Havertown, PA, and coaches swimming for Agnes Irwin School. Jennifer graduated from the University of Vermont and is a middle school teacher in Flower Mound, Texas. Son, Bob is a graduate of Villanova University and the University of New England School of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently a family practice physician in Lakewood, PA, about 30 miles north of Oneka.