Each year at YMCA Camp Collins we strive to hire a summer staff that is as diverse as the campers we serve. Celebrating the uniqueness of each individual is valued at camp. We strongly believe there is so much we can learn from others that have different backgrounds and experiences than our own.
Recruiting staff from other countries lends to the camp mission of increasing awareness, fostering acceptance and broadening our campers’ world view. We would like to introduce you to our Summer 2011 International Staff!
Meet Megan from South Africa! Her position at Camp Collins this summer will be on the Aquatics Team. Hobbies: “I am very interested in sport and music. I played provinsial hockey as well as in the first team for my school. I also played in the first tennis team at school. I got colours for hockey and hald colours for tennis. I play the guitar and sing and lead one of our youth worship bands. I love camping, cycling, hiking, water skiing, swimming and skimboarding.”
Meet Laura from Australia! Her position this summer at Camp Collins will be Questor Cabin Counselor. Hobbies: “I have played soccer for 16 years with the past 3 years being NSW representative soccer. I have been involved in Surf Life Saving since I was 6 years old and have been competing in surf boat for 4 years. I really enjoy anything to do with the water whether it be pool swimming, fishing, boating, snorkelling or surfing. I am also part of a touch and oxtag team which I play once a week year round. Performing arts is another interest. I have played trumpet for 13 years. I was heavily involved in bands whilst I was at school. I was also a regular participant in musicals in school as well as in the community. My final interest is my nursing. I love the job that I do and love that I have the ability to make difference through career. I love coming to work being able to show compassion for what I do.”
Meet Adam from the United Kingdom! Camp name Nottingham, he is a returning international staff and will be one of Camp Collins’ Counselor In Training Coordinators this summer. Hobbies: “Art has always be the one hobby I have always done. Painting and sketching are some of my favourite past times. I also enjoy simply reading and learning particularly history, which is why I do it for degree and I am constantly going to France to practice my language skills. Back home we have an indoor ski centre so me and my friends go skiing even though I am awful. I often visit my family who live in the peak district and south of Wales during the year and spend most of my time there walking, hiking and kayaking.”
Meet Andrew from the United Kingdom! His position at Camp Collins this summer will be Mountain Biking Specialist. Hobbies: “I have several different sporting interest which include rugby, which I play both for the university and a local club, I have also coached rugby at several different levels. I also enjoy playing football socially and watching it, I frequently attend my local gym. I have a very strong interest in several different periods of history, film and comedy.”
Meet Emma from the United Kingdom! Camp name is Pixel, a returning international staff, she will be an Explorer Cabin Counselor this summer. Hobbies: “I have a keen interest in anything creative, design based or arty. I also like to dance and spend time with friends and family.”
Meet the international staff along with all the other fantastic individuals that are employed at Camp Collins this summer!
Is this all of the international staff for this summer?
Hi Sai Fon~yes we have five international staff joining us this summer at Camp Collins. We hope you are looking forward to meeting them!