“Growing up, I came to this Y for dance, gymnastics and swim classes and was in the after care program. I always knew I wanted to work here. This is my first job and it’s my first summer working at camp. I wanted to be a camp counselor because it fits with my schedule and lets me focus on my academics during the school year. I also wanted to work with little kids because I’m the oldest of 9 cousins. I enjoy being around them and playing with them.

I’ve enjoyed making memories with the campers and getting to know them really well. My favorite memory so far was when we went on a trip to Pump It Up and we got to play in a different atmosphere.”