University Name: Jalisa Job at Camp: Assistant Director Years at Camp Newaygo: 4 th Summer at Camp Newaygo Hometown: Tallahassee, FL College/University: Florida State University/ Grand Valley State Area of Study: Bachelors in Recreation & Leisure Services & Masters in Public Administration Classes you teach at Camp: Morning Yoga What you are excited about for summer 2014: To make wonderful new memories with staff, campers, and alumni. And I can t wait for my first Family Camp in August! Hidden Talents: I can swim the entire length of Lake Pickerel and back again without stopping! What parents should know about you: Every day I feel privileged to work at the phenomenal organization that is Camp Newaygo. At Newaygo, camp magic happens. I see independence, growth, compassion, and self-confidence grow daily in every staff and camper. This is an outstanding camp for outstanding children! If you have any questions about Camp, I m the one to contact! Jalisa@CampNewaygo.org or (231) 652-1184 ex 103
Name: Jeremy Job at Camp: Day Camp Director Years as a Camp Newaygo Staff: 2 Hometown: Grand Haven College/University: Grand Valley State University Area of Study: Special Education and Elementary Education What you are excited about for summer 2014: I am excited for every morning and the day campers arriving. Songs, Waterfront, and weekly specialist. There are so many adventures we go on as a day camp group, I cannot wait to see what is in store! Hidden Talents: I don t hide anything! Jack of all trades What parents should know about me: I have hundreds of hours spent working with kids of all ages. I am a graduate of Grand Valley State University in 2014 with a double major in Special Education and Elementary Education. As a teacher I understand the needs and responsibilities it takes to lead a group of wild, energetic bunch of day campers. Along with that I hold leadership roles as the Grand Haven Youth Wrestling Director, and other coaching responsibilities from youth all the way up to high school. I have been employed by Grand Haven Athletics since 2008. Every day camper will fall in love with Camp Newaygo and the staff we have. Get ready for an unbelievable summer with us.
Name: Julia Job at Camp: Program Specialist Years as a Camp Newaygo Staff: First! Hometown: Johns Creek, Ga College/University: Presbyterian College Area of Study: International Studies and History Classes you teach at Camp: Morning Yoga What you are excited about for summer 2014: I am excited to be apart of such an uplifting, encouraging summer community! I love seeing al l of the friendships grow while the campers learn to be more independent and self confident. Hidden Talents: I am full of random facts. What parents should know about me: I am so excited to be at Camp Newaygo and to be making camp magic for your camper. Summer Camps have had such an impact on my life and I love creating those experiences for the Camp Newaygo campers.
Name: Lizzie Job at Camp: Day Camp Counselor Years as a Camp Newaygo Staff: First Year Hometown: Grand Rapids College/University: Aquinas Area of Study: Nursing What you are excited about for summer 2014: I am excited to grow in my camp experience through the day camp program! Hidden Talents: Singing loudly What parents should know about you: I am outgoing an excited to work with many new kids! I am overjoyed to be back at camp but in a new area and excited to learn as I lead day camp
Name: Ryan Job at Camp: Day Camp Counselor Years as a Camp Newaygo Staff: First Year Hometown: Devon, UK College/University: University Of St Mark & St John Area of Study: Primary Education What you are excited about for summer 2014: As I am an international student all the way from the United Kingdom I am really looking forward to experiencing the American Culture and to engage your children in an English way of life. Hidden Talents: Being an awesome friend! What parents should know about you: I am a fun, bubbly character who has worked with children with many years now. Having all younger brothers and sisters I have been raised up with children and find it easy to engage with them. I am currently at university as an undergraduate student studying Primary Education to hopefully become a teacher.