Camp Alice Chester Staff 2016

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1 Camp Alice Chester Staff 2016 Name: Amanda Whiteside Camp Name: Bacon Position: Camp Counselor Hometown: Kenosha, WI Attending: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Fun fact about me: I am one of the two female percussionists in my high school drumline which has about 11 drummers Excited for: I am excited to watch and help the girls grow and explore who they really are. This is my first year being a residential counselor but my 9th year of camping through the Girl Scout Camps. Name: Annie Henkle Camp Name: Zebra Position: Adventure Director Hometown: Port Washington, WI Attending: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for School Counseling Fun fact about me: After graduating with my Bachelor's degree, I wanted to be an advertising copywriter but now am continuing my education in hopes of becoming a middle school guidance counselor. Excited for: Helping the staff and campers who embark on trips this summer be prepared, have fun, and to learn and grow from their adventures. Name: April Decker Camp Name: Shadow Director Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, WI Graduated: Youngstown State University - Youngstown, Oh Fun fact about me: I love collecting vintage Girl Scout handbooks, uniforms, and badges/pins. My most "prized" piece is a copy of the very first Girl Scout handbook from Excited for: I am excited to finally be a part of administrative staff! I have dreamt of this summer since I was ten-years-old. I can t wait to meet all the new and returning campers and to have the best summer ever! Name: Dani Hamilton Camp Name: S mores Position: Lifeguard Hometown: Greendale, Wisconsin Attending: Greendale High School Fun Fact: I love traveling around the world and doing adventurous activities in each place. I have been to 39 states and 16 countries. I am excited: I am really excited to be working with all the girls that will be coming to camp this summer! I have been to 38 camps at CAC so I know how camp works and so I will be able to connect with them more and help them through things such as home sickness or just to have someone to talk to!

2 Name: Elaina Sowinski Camp Name: Meap Position: Junior Counselor Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Attending: Pius XI Catholic High School Fun fact: I have over 60 stuffed animals and I know all their names. My favorite is a llama named Duck. Excited for: I have been a camper at Camp Alice Chester for over ten years, the last four years have been focused on training as a counselor and I m thrilled to finally apply the skills I have learned. I am beyond excited to meet the campers and sit around the campfire together, signing songs and just having fun! Name: Emily Stanislawski Camp Name: Jinga Position: STEM Specialist Hometown: New Berlin, WI Attending: Lawrence University Fun fact about me: During the school year, I do research on a freshwater snail which hosts a parasite that causes Schistosomiasis, a human disease that affects 240 million people worldwide. Excited for: I am excited to share my love of science, biology, and other aspects of the STEM fields with the girls and to learn new things together! Name: Hailee Ollmann Camp Name: BlueJay Position: Specialist - Sports and Games Hometown: Racine, WI Attending: MATC for Early Childhood Education Fun fact about me: I was born in Kazakhstan and spoke only Russian when I came to the USA. Excited for: I loved Camp when I was younger and am excited to help the campers have as much fun as I did. Name: Karina Polacek Camp Name: Drama Queen (DQ) Position: Lifeguard Hometown: Greenfield, WI Attending: Greenfield High School Fun fact about me: I will be going to Mexico this summer as part of a mission trip. Excited for: Spending time on the water with campers and helping them enjoy and experience new things!

3 Name: Katherine Hinz Position: Lifeguard Hometown: Mayville, WI Attending: Moraine Park Technical College to study nursing Fun fact about me: I have taught swim lessons for almost 3 years and have taught over 100 students. Excited for: Sharing my passion for nature with other nature lovers, and to help girls broaden their love of nature. Name: Katie McCarthy Camp Name: AVA Position: Assistant Camp Director Hometown: West Bend, WI Graduated from: UW-Stevens Point, B.S. in Youth Programming and Camp Management Fun Fact: This will be my tenth year working at Camp, and I attended camp for eight summers before that! Excited for: I love being at camp and exploring the outdoors. There is nothing I love more than taking campers on awesome adventures outside where we can grow together and learn about the beautiful world around us! Name: Kerry Billings Camp Name: Dipper Position: Arts and Crafts Director Hometown: Wauwatosa, WI Attending: University of Wisconsin-Madison Fun fact about me: I like to write plays in my spare time. Excited for: Helping girls express their creativity through fun arts and crafts. Name: Laura Beres Camp Name: Little Bear or LB Position: Junior Counselor Hometown: Mukwonago Wi Attending: Mukwonago High School Fun Fact: This year will be my 14th year dancing. Excited for: I am so excited to help guide the children and seeing them grow though their experiences at camp. I am so excited create unforgettable memories for the children and help guide the though life at camp. Name: Laura Drake Camp Name: Lulu Position: Camp Counselor Hometown: East Troy, WI Major: Interpersonal Communications and Women & Gender Studies University: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

4 Excited for: I love helping campers realize their potential by introducing them to new experiences! The girls are constantly learning and making memories at camp, and I enjoy being able to grow alongside them! Name: Lytiana Taylor Camp Name: Mockingjay Position: Kitchen Specialist Hometown: Omaha, NE Attending: Casimir Pulaski High School Fun fact about me: I love arts and crafts and being a Girl Scout. Excited for: I am excited for the new adventure that awaits this summer with the girl scouts attending camp. Name: Maria Romfoe Camp Name: Marimo Hometown: Cudahy, WI Attending: University of Wisconsin- Green Bay Major: Environmental Science & Environmental Policy and Planning Fun fact: I ve been a vegetarian for ten years! Excited for: What I enjoy most about working with campers is seeing their bright and shining smiles with everything that we do. They always have a wonderful time with everything that we do at camp, and it really makes me appreciate everything that much more. It is truly amazing to see how excited they are throughout the week and seeing all the wonderful memories that they make! Name: Mary Franitza Camp Name: SmartiKle Hometown: Racine, WI Major: Spanish and Women Studies Attending: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Fun Fact: I have swam in every Great Lake. Excited for: I am excited to see returning campers again, but I'm even more excited to welcome new campers into our big Camp Alice Chester family. Name: Mia Risch Camp Name: Snoopy Position: Junior Counselor Hometown: Racine, WI Attending: Gateway Technical College Fun fact: I have seven siblings...and will be a big sister again in October. Excited for: I'm excited to make new friends, wonderful memories and have a super fun time. I was a camper at Alice Chester for ten years! I can't wait to share Camp Alice Chester with you and create magical memories filled with Girl Scout pride.

5 Name: Samie Willis Camp Name: Bubblez Hometown: Pewaukee, WI Major: Music Therapy University: Wartburg College Fun fact: I've been in Girl Scouts since kindergarten, so this is my 13th year! What do you enjoy most about working with campers? What I enjoy most about working with campers is watching them grow as individuals during their time at camp. They are always excited for what the day will bring and what they will get to learn! Name: Sarah King Camp Name: Peach Hometown: Mukwonago, WI University: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Major: Elementary Education Fun fact: I m obsessed with Carrie Underwood! Excited for: I am so excited to meet all of the awesome campers and staff! I also can t wait to share my experience at camp with the girls! Name: Shannon Laughran Camp Name: Lula Position: Business Manager Hometown: Rochester, WI Major: Business Management School: Gateway Technical College Fun Fact: I was one of the first kids allowed to go in Miller Park while it was still under construction. The field was all gravel! Excited for: I'm most excited for the opportunity to get to know the campers and helping them learn about what they can accomplish. It will be really rewarding to watch the girls grow and work together. I'm ready to share a fun summer with everyone! Name: Tenille Mixon Camp Name: Teeny Hometown: Chicago, IL Major: Elementary Education School: Monmouth College Fun Fact: I know all the lyrics to the songs in High School Musical! Excited for: I am excited to make new and fun memories with the campers! I'm also excited for the amazing adventures that we are bound to go on! I can't wait to help campers explore their independence while also having fun outdoors!

6 Name: Tylee La Dell Camp Name: Flicka Position: Camp Counselor Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Attending: University of Wisconsin-Madison this fall Fun Fact: This year was my 13th year of taking and speaking German Excited for: I am most excited for meeting all of the girls and teaching them something new and watching them grow during camp and seeing all the fun and different ideas they have about how to do different things!