Dylan Warren - Camp Director
A member of our team since 2016, Dylan has grown with us from Head Coach to Camp Director. He fell in love with camping and the experiences it offers during his time as an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Having graduated from Montclair State University in 2020 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Dylan continued his education at Monmouth Univeristy where he recently graduated with a Master's Degree in Teaching! He teaches Environmental Science and Egnineering at nearby Matawan Regional High School (where some of our junior coaches attend!). What he enjoys most about camp is that it is a place where campers and coaches can truly be themselves and have endless amounts of fun all while making meaningful and lifelong friendships.
2024 Team Members and Support Staff To Be Announced Soon!
Tom D'Aloisio- Camp Director of Operations
A titan in the fitness industry, Tom is an integral part of our Camp Coconuts family as the Director of Operations. He works hard all year long preparing for the next summer season! He helps to secure the amazing excursions we offer, re-evaluated every protocol, and he is a killer Spin instructor! Tom's favorite part of camp is seeing all the connections made between coaches and campers and the fun they have throughout the summer!
Our Team
Deana Valente - Owner & Director - Coach "D"
Coach D is a lifelong advocate for kids’ fitness and programming. She believes that every child should be active and take time away from electronics to build real and meaningful connections. Coach D believes that fitness is a way for kids to express themselves, stay active and learn healthy habits. Her quest to blend fitness and kids programming led her to found and launch Camp Coconuts in the summer of 2012. The goal was simple, provide kids with an unforgettable experience where they can be themselves, unplug from the world of technology and create memories all while having fun!
Bob Meyer - Director & "King Coconut"
Bob Meyer grew up in Middletown, New Jersey. He graduated with a degree in exercise physiology from Montclair State University. Teaching Martial Arts since 1994, he has operated his own school since 1996 - Renzo Gracie Middletown Martial Arts. Bob is a fifth degree black belt and also enjoys coaching his son and daughter’s soccer teams.
Christopher DiGiorgio - Director
With a B.S. in Exercise Science Sports Studies from Rutgers University, Christopher began his professional career with the launching of Camp Coconuts in 2012. Prior to Camp Coconuts he was a martial arts instructor for over 10 years where he worked with individuals of all ages. Christopher is our very own superhero who helps keeps camp running smoothly. He is the friendly face you see on tours, the reassuring voice on the phone, and the greatest leader we could ever ask for! What he enjoys most about camp is the endless opportunity for campers to learn and foster critical skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and collaboration. Providing campers the necessary tools to succeed outside of camp in all areas of their life.