Our Team
Jack “Illy” Illes
Owner
Jack “Illy” Illes currently attends Miami University of Ohio as a junior. His favorite sport is soccer and he played varsity soccer all four years of high school. He also enjoys spending time as a boxing coach for kids at his gym, Pulse. Besides sports, Illy is always down to spend family and friends. For the last three years, Illy has been a counselor at camp Cuamba and is excited to kick things off yet again this summer.
Liam “Spec” Spector
Counselor
Liam “Spec” Spector currently attends Deerfield High School, where he plays baseball and enjoys a good competition. Outside of school and sports, Liam enjoys spending time with friends and family, staying active, and watching sports. During the summer, he hopes to attend as many baseball games as possible. Liam always makes the most of his free time and is always down to hang out and have a good time. This will be his first summer as a counselor and he is pumped to make it an unforgettable experience for all the campers.
Caleb “TBaum” Teitelbaum
Counselor
Caleb “TBaum” Teitelbaum is a senior at Deerfield High School, where he’s a three-year varsity golfer and a lifelong baseball player. Off the field, TBaum enjoys hitting the gym, lifting weights, and spending time with friends. Known for his love of sports, team spirit, and positive energy, he’s all about creating a fun and supportive environment. This will be his first summer as a counselor, and he’s pumped to bring the energy and make unforgettable memories with the campers!
Louie Shaffer
Counselor
Louie Shaffer is a senior at Deerfield high school, where he’s passionate about sports, especially football and lacrosse. A hardworking and competitive athlete, he brings energy and determination to everything he does. Outside of sports, he enjoys staying active, hanging out with friends, and being part of a team environment. Known for his positive attitude and strong leadership, he’s all about creating a fun, inclusive, and supportive space for everyone. This will be his first summer as a counselor, and he’s excited to bring the energy and help make it an unforgettable experience for all the campers!
Seth Katz
Counselor
Seth Katz is a senior at Deerfield High School, where he’s passionate about sports especially lacrosse. A dedicated athlete, he brings energy and competitiveness every time he steps on the field. Off the field, Seth enjoys staying active and spending time with friends. Known for his team first mindset and positive attitude, he’s all about creating a fun and supportive environment. This will be his first summer as a counselor, and he’s excited to bring the energy and make unforgettable memories with the campers!
Past Owners:
2023 & 2024 - Cooper “Chillz” Gimbel & Billy “Conway” Cohen
2022 - Aaron “Legend” Powers
2021 - Nick “Niz” Heilizer
2020 - Nick “Niz” Heilizer & Max “Koopa” Cooper
2019 - Jack “Ya-ya” Charrlin
2018 - Hallvard “Zed” Lundevall
2017 – Noah “Nacho” Pines
2016 – Jordan “Spam” Pastron
2015 & 2014 – Nick “Goose” Fiore & Todd “Slick” Schoenfeld
2013 – Joey “Bluto” Rudman
2012 – Tellef “Thor” Lundevall
2011 – Joey “Dozer” Noon
2010 & 2009 – Matt “Cyrus” Kornblatt & Doug “Fresh” Krefman
2008 – Oliver “Chubbs” Plotkin
2007 – Danny “Bear” Nathan
2006 – Adam “Gatsby” Krefman
2005 & 2004 – Brett “Bleb” Pessis
2003 – Eric “Lars” Schreiber
2002 – David “Biff” Pessis & Mike “Puck” Boettcher
2001 & 2000 – Ben “Quinn” Kanter
1999 & 1998 – Robby “Scruff” Mandel
1997 – Doug “Duke” Kessel
1996 – Mike “Woody” Mandel
1994 & 95 – Jesse “Cruzer” Criz
1993 – Joey “Juice” Aronson
1991 & 1992 – Jon “Butch” Gray and Jon “Loaf” Michelon
1990 & 1989 – Adam “Roodle” Rudman & Peter “Slick” Rudman
1988 –Teddy “Tweety” Wittenberg
1987 – David “Frid” Freidland
1986 – Doug “Crash” Belgrad
““I cannot express how wonderful Camp Cuamba has been for our family! All three of my boys have been apart of the Cuamba “family” for the past 5 years. It has been and will always be the best camp my boys ever attend. The level of comfort and confidence the counselors have given my boys cannot be replicated. The counselors/owners of the camp will take your kids under their wings and bring out the best in them! Not only does the camp have sports, outdoor games, beach outings and field trips (Great America, water parks, Cubs games, ect.), but the counselors enthusiasm and excitement about each and every kid is unmatched by any camp!! Love love love Cuamba!!”
–The Meyer Family (Cuamba Parents 2012-2017)
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