Tara Carr, a Former Camp Director, Accused of Sexually Assaulting A 14-year-old Teen

Tara Carr, a 46-year-old former co-owner of Rastelli Kids Complex (RKC) in Deptford Township, New Jersey, has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy over several months in 2024.

Carr, who was also the director of Camp Sam, a well-known kids’ summer program at RKC, is accused of serious crimes involving the teen.

The investigation began on May 1, 2024, when New Jersey State Police received a report claiming Carr had inappropriate sexual contact with the teenager, who was between 13 and 16 years old.

The boy and his parents told police that Carr assaulted him sexually multiple times at Marlton Park in Pilesgrove and another location in Mannington Township.

These incidents are alleged to have taken place between March and May 2024.

Police say Carr also sent the boy explicit pictures and videos of herself through Snapchat, a social media platform popular among teens.

According to investigators, she often picked him up from school, and many of the sexual assaults happened in her vehicle.

Carr admitted to sending the explicit images when questioned by police.

Evidence from her phone, car, and Snapchat account supported the boy’s claims.

Carr is now facing several charges, including:

• Two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
• Second-degree luring/enticing a minor.
• Two counts of third-degree endangering sexual conduct with a child.

She was arrested on January 9, 2025, and is being held in Salem County Jail. A detention hearing is scheduled for this week.

Rastelli Kids Complex, where Carr was once a part-owner, is popular for children’s programs, including the well-known South Jersey Storm cheerleading team.

The complex released a statement saying the victim was not connected to any of its programs and that Carr had no involvement with South Jersey Storm’s coaching or activities.

The statement also confirmed that Carr stepped down from her roles at the facility before the start of the 2024 summer season.

Many local parents have expressed their shock and disappointment.

Some, like Allison Reimer from Sewell, New Jersey, said the situation has made them question the safety of places they trust for their children’s activities.

Stories of abuse by people in authority, such as coaches and teachers, only add to those concerns.

Regular background checks, clear safety rules, and open communication between organizations and families can help prevent these kinds of situations.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, resources are available.

The National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800-656-4673, along with other organizations that help victims and families recover.