Ryan Long - Director
Ryan was hired at Doubling Gap Center in April 2008. Growing up at camp, he has been a lifetime camper and has served many different weeks as a counselor, Team Leader, Vesper Leader, and Co-director. Ryan has also served on the Summer Staff as Maintenance Personnel and Activity Leader. He and his wife Andrea met at camp and have three children, Max, Grace and Drew. Ryan enjoys camp but also the Churches of God as he has served on the ERC Administrative Council and Stewardship Commission. He spends his free time with his family, hunting, fishing, golfing, and watching football. Ryan and his family attend the Newburg COG.
Email Ryan: director@campyolijwa.org
Amy Long - Secretary
Amy first served in the camp's office in the summer of 1975 and has been helping to keep Doubling Gap organized ever since! Growing up, Amy lived outside of Newville and graduated from Shippensburg University earning a degree in business education. When she isn't in the office, Amy enjoys homemaking, reading a good mystery novel, and hanging out around the Camp's pool. However, her favorite thing is being 'Mimi' and spending time with any and all of her fourteen grandchildren.
Email Amy: Secretary@CampYoliJwa.org
Steve Long - Support Services
Steve oversees and is responsible for the overall operation of Doubling Gap Center. He began serving at Doubling Gap in 1976, where he also met his wife, Amy. They have four adult children: Ryan, Kerry, Evan, and Chelsey, and fourteen grandchildren. Steve earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State and worked for two years in the Washington, D.C. area before coming to Doubling Gap. In his spare time you may find Steve spending time with his family, hunting, golfing, or watching a football game - his favorite team wears black and gold!
Email Steve: dgap1@pa.net
Coulson Shaul - Guest & Technology Coordinator
Coulson has been in his current full time role at Doubling Gap Center since June of 2017. Prior to that he has served in a part time roll from September of 2014 to June of 2017. Coulson has served on the Summer Staff as Activity Leader, Nature Leader, Program Support and Maintenance. Prior to this, he volunteered as a counselor for various YoliJwa programs and was a camper as well. His current role includes guest services, technology, maintenance, kitchen, office and whatever else gets thrown his way! Coulson now resides in Boiling Springs with his wife, Paige and two sons Jace and Lucas. Having Graduated from Grantham University with a bachelor's degree in business management Coulson strives to better the Camp from all aspects of business. Coulson enjoys spending time with family and friends, sitting in a tree stand during hunting season and playing Disc Golf and Ultimate Frisbee whenever time allows.
Email Coulson: services@campyoliJwa.org
Luke Britcher - Program Coordinator
Luke joined the Doubling Gap Center staff as Program Coordinator in 2024. Previously he counseled for many YoliJwa camps and served as the Activity Leader for two summers. Luke was greatly impacted by his time at YoliJwa as a camper, as a volunteer, and as a summer staff member, and is very excited to transition into this role. He graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. In his free time Luke enjoys playing guitar, hiking, and reading. He attends the Mt. Pleasant Church of God.
Email - program@campyolijwa.org
Dan Graham - Maintenance Supervisor
Since 1987, Dan's job has been to keep everything at camp working well and looking good...This includes vehicles, equipment, buildings, and the 150 acres of property. Dan is thankful for lots of good help...both staff and volunteer. Dan grew up in the Centerville area outside of Newville where he and his wife Carol still live. Dan also has three adult children: Peter, Mark, and Danielle, and three grandchildren. Dan loves sports and volunteers at Big Spring Football games by assisting on the side-lines. He attends South Fairview Church of God where he has served in a variety of leadership positions. Dan enjoys camping, attending high school sporting events, and watching good 'ol TV comedies and western movies.
Karen Barrick - Housekeeping
Karen began cleaning the Camp in 1984, and just can't seem to get done! Karen's never-ending routine of sweeping, dusting, mopping, emptying trash, and picking-up after a camp-full of kids has been a service to the Lord and a great blessing for every camper and guest that visits our facility. Originally from Van Wert, OH, Karen moved to Pennsylvania after marrying her husband, Tim. They have two adult sons, Josh and Caleb. Karen actively attends Grand Point C.O.G. in Shippensburg. In her free moments, Karen reads, walks and enjoys riding her bike on the C & O Canal. You will be sure to recognize Karen, just look for her friendly smile or the red & white 'Buckeye' sweatshirt!
Bryan Eichelberger - Head Cook
Bryan brought his love for cooking and a big smile to Camp in 1999. Bryan's job as head cook is to keep the kitchen running smoothly and prepare good, home-style meals that get served right on schedule. As much as cooking, Bryan enjoys working with the other Camp staff and getting to know many of the regular volunteers and guests that visit Doubling Gap during the year. Bryan and his wife, Dee, live in Carlisle and have three children and five grandchildren. He's a big fan of Steeler football, Philly baseball, and has helped coach his kids' little league and soccer teams. When not working, Bryan is most likely lending a helping hand to a neighbor or friend, or entertaining them around his backyard pool.
Justin Hinkle - Cook
Justin was hired at camp in the summer of 2018 and he’s been loving his time here ever since. He spends most of his time throughout the summer as a cook. Throughout the rest of the he’s all over the camp, cleaning cabins, splitting and stacking wood, and working on whatever else that gets thrown his way. He attended camp every summer and has spent time as a KP and a counselor as well. He attended culinary school locally and truly loves to spend time cooking delicious food for the camp. In his spare time, Justin runs his own ministry called Chemistry for God where he seeks to share the Gospel with kids through the magic of science. Justin and his wife Bethany attend South Juanita Baptist Church.
