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The Staff of 2009 |
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Terrie Campbell
Executive Director
Year at Camp Howe: 7th
Hometown:
Westfield, MA, USA
Terrie graduated from the
University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
and worked as a counselor of teens and
families before coming to the states. Terrie is a lifelong camper
and has spent the past 21 season working
at camp. She has held the positions of
instructor, inclusion Counselor, Program
Specialist, CIT Director, Special Events
Director, Outdoor Program Staff and
Director in camps both in Australia and
the US. She has worked for camps
operated by the Australian Government,
Girl Scouts, YMCA and 4H. Terrie is both
a Visitor and an Instructor of Visitors for the
American Camp Association. She
believes in the positive impact of the
camp experience for all youth,
especially in the inclusive environment
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Heidi Gutekenst
Camp Director
Year at Camp Howe: 7th
Hometown: Springfield, MA, USA
Heidi is a graduate of Springfield College with a degree in
Outdoor Leadership. She graduated with
top honors and was awarded the
Graduating Student Award. Currently she
pursuing a masters degree in Non For
Profit Management at American
International College. She has
attended (as a camper and staff
member) camps for the past 23 summers.
For the past 13 years she has worked at
different camps including Girls Scouts,
YMCA and 4-H. Heidi is a visitor with
the American Camp Association. She is a child at heart
and works tirelessly to ensure that Camp
Howe campers have a safe and enjoyable
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Alan
Echo Counselor
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Alto Paraná,
Paraguay
"Hello everyone! This is Alan from
Paraguay. I enjoy music very much as
well as sports and I love to travel.
This will be my first summer working at
Camp Howe so I'm very excited. I'm sure
it's gonna be a great experience!" |
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Alice
Echo Director
Year at Camp Howe: 1st (Full
time)
Hometown:
Meridan, CT, USA
“Being a volunteer and
occasionally a part-time staffer, Camp
Howe has a special place in my heart.
Now, finally the time is right for me
to return for the whole summer as the
ECHO Director! In my recent past, I had
spent 12 summers at youth camps around
the country filling positions such as
Camp Director, Waterfront Director, CIT
Director, Trip Director and Wilderness
Counselor. So having this summer
to get back to camp, will be like
returning home. Summer camp is a
place to grow, learn, share and have fun
which enhances the magic of the summer
camp experience. I look forward to
meeting everyone who will be part of
Camp Howe’s 2009 summer season.
See you at camp :)” |
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Amy
Counselor
Year at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown:
Sheffield, England
"Hi! I am excited to be
joining the Camp Howe team for the
second time, this summer. At home I am
studying Sports Coaching with a focus on
teaching. I both coach and play Hockey -
my favorite sport. During my free time I
enjoy physical culture and hope to
perform for the Queen one day. I love
friendly's ice cream, fish and chips and
Cadbury's chocolate. I can't wait to
meet all of the great campers this
summer!" |
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Ann, RN
Health Care
Year at Camp Howe:
4th
Hometown: Amherst, MA, USA
"This is my
fourth year at Camp Howe as the nurse and
I love it! The kids and the staff are
fantastic and I really enjoy being their
nurse. My favorite things are meeting
different people from all over the
world and being outdoors! You can
usually find me sitting under a tree
near the infirmary reading a book or
joining in camp activities ( I'm just a
big kid). I also have fun giving out the
cleanest cabin award each day, yes, even
cleaning up at Camp is FUN! When I'm not
at Camp Howe I live in Amherst,
Massachusetts with Sam, Johann, and
Lukas and their dad Klaus and our 2
dwarf rabbits Tater Tot and Midnight. We
all go to Camp Howe together, even the
bunnies, except Klaus who has to stay
home and work. We can't wait to be there
again this year!" |
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Bekki
Head Cook
Year at Camp Howe: 4th
Hometown: Williamsburg, MA, USA
"My name is Bekki and I am
the presenter of great meals to all of
the campers and staff this summer. I
love cooking and have experience
preparing food for large groups both in
camp and outside of camps. I have two
wonderful children, one of which attends
Camp Howe with me. I am actively
involved in the community and give a lot
of time raising money for charities and
causes in our local area. Camp Howe has
become a large part of my family and
holds a special place in my heart." |
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Brad
Waterfront Director
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Flaggstaff, AZ, USA
"Hello All!!! My
name is Brad and this is my first year
at Camp Howe and I am UBER excited! I
will be the Waterfront Director for camp
and cant wait to have a blast splashing
around with campers and staff. I was
born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and
have lived in Flagstaff, Arizona for the
past 4 years. I am studying Political
Science and Women and Gender Studies at
Northern Arizona University. I
have worked around the water for the
past 8 summer seasons and have a passion
in teaching children how to swim. It's
been a few years since I've worked a
summer camp, and cant wait to experience
the magic of camp again! I'm really
looking forward to working with all of
you this summer and can't wait to meet
you all.
J |
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Brandon
Lifeguard
Year at Camp Howe: 3rd (Former
CIT)
Hometown: Warren, MA, USA
"This will be my third
summer at Camp Howe and I believe it is
going to be as amazing as my first and
second. I attended camp not knowing
anyone my first summer and now am a part
of the Camp Howe family. I love the
staff and especially the campers. My
favorite activity at camp is definitely
waterfront and I look forward to
spending my summer there. Last summer, I
swam the circumference of the lake and
hope to be able to do it with more ease
this year. I believe a healthy body
keeps a healthy mind!" |
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Caleb
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ, USA
"Hi, I am Caleb.I am currently attending
Northern Arizona University as a Junior
Broadcast Journalism major. I am the
oldest of 4 boys, and i am a complete
goof ball. There will rarely be a time
when you see me without a smile, I love
to smile!!!! I love to dance, dress up
and simply enjoy being me! I I look
forward to expanding my mind and
blending my creativity with that of so
many others.: )" |
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Cheikh
Echo Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Dakar, Senegal
"Hi everybody, I’m cheikh but my guys
called me checkyson or checky. I’m 25
years old and from Senegal. I’m
currently attending IAM (African
Institute of Management) in a Master
Degree in Marketing and Business
Intelligency. I used to compete in
Basketball with US Gorée (The Gorée
Island Team) but now I dropped the ball
because it’s so hard in Senegal to
combine Studies and Sport due to the
inadaptability of the schedules. I like
spending nice times with people
especially with foreigners just to learn
from them and discover more about life.
I have 2 brothers and 1 sister. I like
so much ‘‘Chebbu
Jun’’ our national dish. It will
be my first time in the US and I’m so
happy to meet new people. I’ll bring an
African drum just to show you all how we
move and even teach some who like how to
play it. So get ready, checkyson will
bring Africa with him and make you have
fun this summer!!!" |
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Chris
Program Director
Years at Camp Howe: 5th
Hometown: Portsmouth, England
"After taking a year off,
I had to come back to Camp Howe.
I couldn't
stay away. Camp Howe is my second home
and it is so special that I will be
getting married there in 2010. I love
everything about it - the staff, the
campers, the animals, the waterfront...
absolutely everything. When not at camp
I program director for a year round camp
program here in England. When I get
spare time, I like to play soccer,
practice ballet and enjoy the out of
doors. Can't wait to see everyone again
this year!"
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Christian
Farm Manager
Years at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ, USA
"My name is Christian
Kolesar and I am a Junior at Northern
Arizona University.I am a psychology major with a
minor in biology. I want to be an animal
behaviorist, which means I have to
pursue a PHD, which also means I will be
in school till I am 30 basically. I
worked at camp for the first time in
2008 and loved
the experience so much that nothing
could stop me from coming back in 2009.
I learned so much from everyone and hope
that they learned as much from me. This
year I am excited to be working at the
farm with the animals. I definitely love
the cows the best!."
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Danielle
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Hatfield, MA, USA
"Hey
everybody! My name is Danielle Smith and
I'm from the really small town of
Hatfield, MA. I JUST graduated Westfield
State College with a degree in Business
Marketing. I grew up camping with my
family and friends all around New
England (especially the D.A.R!) and
can't wait to be outside for the whole
summer!! I'm always up for a good game
of soccer or frisbee but also love to
just lay in the grass and enjoy the sun.
This is my first time being a counselor
and I love love love making new friends
so I can't wait to meet all of you!"
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Dave
Sports Specialist
Years at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown: South Windsor, CT, USA
"Everyone
calls me by my full name Dave Marks. I
am from South Windsor, Connecticut. I go
to Lyndon State College in Northern
Vermont for broadcasting. I love hockey,
and I play goalie in the winter. I also
love music very much, and have my own
radio show at Lyndon. When summer comes
around, there is nothing I love more
than camp. I came to Camp Howe after 5
years at another in CT. After a summer
at Camp Howe, I had no choice but to
come back!! I just really love being
with all the people from Camp Howe.
Looking forward to sleep outs,
campfires, and all-camp capture the flag
of course!" |
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Edouard
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Palaiseau, France
Hi everybody! I am Edouard
and I will be 19 years old this summer.
I come from Palaiseau, in the Paris
suburbs. I am currently studying at
Estaca, an engineering school
specialized in aeronautics. I love
Sports, especially skiing and tennis! My
favorite pastime is piloting, I look to
be a professional pilot! I also love to
meet my friends, to meet new people and
to travel. I am going to be working as
counselor at this summer. I have never
worked at a camp before so this is an
exciting new experience for me. I can’t
wait to be with my campers and staff at
Camp Howe! I am excited to see you all
this summer! " |
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Elizabeth
Health Care
Years at Camp Howe: 9th
Hometown:
Williamsburg, Ma,
USA
"Elizabeth teaches health, human
development, and family consumer science
in a nearby public high school.
She is also an EMT with the local Rescue
Squad- Highland EMS which covers 7 towns
including Goshen. This year she is
the local Emergency Management Deputy
Director for Goshen, training to be the
director next fiscal year. If you
have a question about health, a boo-boo,
medical emergency or disaster- she is
the gal to go to! Message from Elizabeth
and her family- We think that Camp Howe
is the greatest camp in western MA, if
not the entire Earth! My little
girls, Anna and Lauren will grow up to
be "Howe Girls" as they have come with
me (from all of 3 miles away!) every
summer and graduate into regular
campers. Our thanks to Terrie and
Heidi for their continued efforts to
improve camper and staff experiences!" |
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Emma
Lifeguard
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
"Hi my name is Emma! I’m
from Melbourne, Australia. This is my
first year at Camp Howe and I am SOO
excited to be coming to America this
year!! I have just finished school
and plan on studying psychology and
nursing next year at Uni. I love
holidays, travelling, spending time with
my friends and I LOVE the SUMMER. I’m 18
years old and loving every second of it.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone
in JUNE!!" |
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Erin
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown: South Deerfield, MA, USA
“Hello! My name is Erin. I'm from South
Deerfield, MA. I like theater, dance,
art and crafts, and making up silly
songs. I spent late August through
November in Hamburg Germany as an au
pair. I have so many great memories from
camp last summer, and I'm so excited to
be coming back! I can't wait for another
summer working with the junior girls.
They are so much fun and always keep me
on my toes. I learned so much last
summer, and I can't wait to see old and
new faces alike!"
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Gene
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 6th (Former
CIT)
Hometown:
Shtuesbury, MA, USA
"My name is
Gene, I'm from Shutesbury, Mass. This is
going to be my second year as a
counselor but my 6th or 7th in all. I
get a kick out of all things
camp-related. I especially like the
farm. I've been working on all kinds of
skills for the talent shows and
researching capture the flag tactics in
order to give Dave Marks a little
competition. This year is going to be
stellar and I'm psyched for it." |
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Heidi
Lifeguard
Years at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Copenhagen, Denmark
"My
name is Heidi I’m 20 years old and from
Copenhagen, Denmark. This is my first
time at Camp Howe and I can’t wait! I
love to travel and have been in over 10
countries, some of them more then ones,
but none of them outside Europe. So I’m
so excited to come to America, and spent
my summer whit your all.
When I come home, I’m going to start on
my education as a fitness instructor or
as a nutrition assistant. I’m planning
to work whit overweight kids and their
family in my
future. " |
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Jack
Maintenance
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Barrington, RI, USA
"My
name is Jack Sturm, I'm 20 years old,
and I'm from Barrington, Rhode Island,
where I grew up with one older brother
and much family. I am a college
sophomore currently attending school in
Lyndonville, Vermont for a major in
English & Cultural Studies. I love
music, books, soccer, people, and
running around until the sun goes down.
I have a ton of energy and will be using
it to provide maintenance (and what's
left for games) this summer for Camp
Howe. This will be my first summer at
any type of sleep-away camp, whatsoever,
and I am so excited to begin discovering
Camp Howe and the great people there!" |
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Jay
Echo Counselor
Year at Camp Howe: 10th (Former CIT)
Hometown:
East Longmeadow, MA, USA
"My name is Jason
and I’m from East Longmeadow, MA.
This will be my third year on
staff. I am a sophomore at Keene State.
Camp Howe is the only camp I’ve worked
at and for sure it will by my only. I
have spent every summer the last 9
summers at Camp Howe and I can't imagine
sunny days being filled with anything
but the laughter of campers. My favorite
camp activity is taking care of my
campers and learning new things from
them!" |
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Jennifer
Arts and Crafts Specialist
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Danvers, MA, USA
"Hello! My name is
Jennifer and I am from Danvers, MA. I go
to school at UMass Amherst where I am a
hospitality management major with a
concentration in event planning. I am
the arts and crafts director this
summer, which is perfect since I love
coloring, scrapbooking, finger-painting,
and pretty much anything else that
involves art, fun, and being messy. I
also love the water so I am learning to
scuba dive this semester. I smile a lot,
sing in the shower, and dance to the
songs in my head. This is my first time
working at an overnight camp so I am
really excited to bond with my campers
and fellow staff members." |
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Jessica
Counselor
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Melbourne, VIC, Australia
"Hey! My
name is Jess. I’m really excited to be
joining everyone at Camp Howe this year.
I’m from Australia and have just
finished my final year of school. I have
been accepted to study Social Science in
2010. I have a younger sister but wish I
had more siblings. I love having fun,
and that is my sole purpose in life and
can’t wait to meet you all!!" |
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Jill
Program Director
Year at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown: Porter IN, USA
"I
graduated from University of Southern
Indiana in Evansville Indiana with a
Physical Education/Health Degree. I am
currently teaching Health at a middle
school Chesterton, Indiana. I am a coach
for volleyball, basketball and track. My
favorite colors are black, grey and
white. My weakness when it comes to food
is anything Brazillion, African or Thai.
I have alot of free time and I enjoy
playing with my dog, Maddie, hiking,
scrapbooking, 4-wheeler riding, flower
pressing, white water rafting, and bike
riding. I have only lived in Indiana,
but on both ends of the state. A random
fact about me is I used to own a pet
turtle named Turdie. My favorite
activity at camp is the talent show -
this year I hope to show off my salsa
dancing skills." |
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Jimmy
Kitchen Assistant
Year at Camp Howe: 4th
Hometown: Mineral, VA, USA
"Hello campers, parents, and others
viewing the website.
If you don't know me, my name is
Jimmy Gutekenst.
I am a Communications Media major
at Indiana University of Pennsylvania
(for those who don't know, this means
I'm studying computers.)
I am going to be working in the
kitchen this year.
This will be my 4th
year at Camp Howe, one previous year was
as a camper, the others were as a CIT.
I've really enjoyed my time at
Camp Howe and would like to help make it
enjoyable for future campers." |
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Karen, RN
Health Care Supervisor
Year at Camp Howe: 10th
Hometown:
Springfield, MA, USA
"Hi! This is my tenth summer of taking
care of the health needs of campers and
staff. During the year (and through the
summer as well) I also work as the
Director of Health Services for a local
school district. I am a registered
nurse and received my Bachelor's degree
from Fitchburg State College many moons
ago. I am currently working on my
Masters in Education, again through
FSC. I have worked in pediatric nursing
for most of my career, both in inpatient
and community settings. I feel
privileged to have been a part of Camp
Howe for so long and to have watched so
many of the campers and staff (including
my own four children, one now a staff
member) grow up before my eyes. Camp
Howe has a very special place in my
heart and is my family's "home away from
home". Thank you to Terrie and Heidi
and Kimi for coming back year after year
and "MAKING THE BEST BETTER"!!" |
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Katie
Echo
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown: Richmond,
VA, USA
Hey, my name is Katie and this is my
first year working at camp Howe. I’m a
psychology major at Virginia
Commonwealth University and eventually
plan on becoming a doctor. I’m
energetic, fun loving, and like to
constantly stay busy with something. I
volunteer with the YWCA, Habitat for
Humanity, and am an EMT. I love camping,
traveling, training martial arts, and
meeting new and interesting people. Hiking/ Camping in the outdoors
has always been a passion and I have
hiked portions of the Appalachian trail
at various times. I’m so excited about
this summer and look forward to meeting
you all. " |
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Kelsea
Junior Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 4th (Former
CIT)
Hometown:
Melrose, MA, USA
"Well hi everyone my names Kelsea.
I live in a small town not far from
Boston called Melrose. I am counting
down the days until the summer of 2009.
The people I have met there have become
my best friends in the world. I LOVE to
crochet, travel and belt out camp songs
whenever possible. I'm very excited to
catch up with old friends and meet new
ones. Can't wait to see you all! Kelsea
=D" |
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Luis
Kitchen Assistant
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Chihuahua,
Mexico|
"Hello there, my name is Luis. I
live in Chihuahua - that is a town in
Mexico. Mexico is a country with lots of
culture everywhere! The people are very
friendly and the food is spicy and
colorful. I like a lot of stuff but
nothing compares to a night with friends
telling the best jokes and the silliest
things. I enjoy videogames and working
with computers, playing soccer and
building cool electronic projects. I
haven't been in a camp for a while and I
think it will be an amazing experience
that will bring great moments and lots
of fun. I cannot imagine a better way to
spend my summer. Looking forward to meet
you all!" |
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Maddie
Camp Mascot
Years at Camp Howe: 2nd
Hometown: Porter, IN, USA
"II think I am the cutest dog at
camp but that is a hot debated issue.
Camp is my favorite place in the world
because I get to play with lots of
campers and have my very own lake to
swim in. How many dogs get to say that?
I do have to share it with Morgan but I
like having a buddy to swim with.
I will be turning two this summer so I
hope that I will get sung the special
birthday song and get a cake. Campers do
so I think I might to. I look forward to
playing with you all soon!" |
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Marissa
Counselor
Year at Camp Howe:
2nd
Hometown: San
Francisco, CA, USA
"I
will be flying in from Sweden where I am
currently going to school to join old
friends and friends yet to meet at camp
this summer. I am a fun person, I
truly love to laugh and smile all day
long. I'm also
committed,
once I start something I want to finish
it, and I want to finish it the best way
possible. One of the saddest things for
me is to leave the children I work with,
because they all affect my life so
greatly." |
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Morgan
Camp Mascot
Years at Camp Howe: 5th
Hometown: Westfield,
MA, USA
"I love to swim, run and having more
than 100 campers to throw the tennis
ball for me everyday during the summer.
I am a certified therapy dog and
I was the youngest to ever get certified
3 years ago. I just celebrated my 5th
birthday and my vet says that I am a fit
athlete. I use to be the only dog at
camp until Maddie came along. It can be
tough being the big sister sometimes - I
am sure you understand - times like when
your little sister hangs off your ear
and you drag her around. Camp is my
favorite place in the world and I can't
wait!" |
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Phillip
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 16th (Former
CIT)
Hometown: Stamford,
CT, USA
"I will be
celebrating my 16th summer at camp this
year. In so many ways, you can say this
is where I grew up. I am fan of the Red
Socks, I volunteer with the Special
Olympics and I am a genuine fellow. I
have a plethora of great program ideas
for our campers this summer. I
take my role at camp seriously and hope
that I make a positive impact on each
and every camper I meet.
My goal is one day to be the
director at Camp Howe but that isn't any
time in the immediate future - a young
grasshopper has much to learn." |
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Rodrigo
Echo
Counselor
Year at Camp Howe:
1st
Hometown:
Sao Paulo,
Brazil
"Hi
folks! My name is Rodrigo and I am from
São Paulo - Brazil. I live in South of
America . My country has a lot of
sports, but the most famous is the
soccer game and the famous food is
called Feijoada. In Brazil you can find
all the world in just one place, because
here you can meet different kinds of
nationalities and learn about
new cultures. The biggest city in my
country is São Paulo, yeah... it has
more than 24 millions of people and is
the business center. So, can you imagine
how big is it? The colors of my
country´s flag is Yellow, Green, White
and Blue. Well, now it is easy to know
about my country. Brazil is very big and
the weather is excellent to play sports
and have fun. I am very happy to be here
with you. Let´s go to play and have a
great time this summer!" |
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Rose
Echo
Counselor
Year at Camp Howe:
5th (Former CIT)
Hometown:
Mineral,
VA, USA
"Hi everyone! For those who don't
know me I am a student at Indiana
University of Pennsylvania majoring in
Special Education and Theater. My
favorite colors are yellow and green and
my favorite food is baked macaroni and
cheese. I had so many great times at
camp last summer I don't think I could
pick a favorite but I loved blueberry
picking with my cabin to make our own
blueberry cobbler and playing on the new
high ropes course. I can't wait to make
even more great friends and memories
this summer. See you all soon!" |
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Sam
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 4th (Former
CIT)
Hometown: Shutesbury, MA,
USA
"Hi, my name is Sam and I am going to be
working as a counselor at Camp Howe. I
enjoy lots of things, but mainly the
most amazing sport in the world:
Ultimate Frisbee. I am looking forward
to meeting lots of new people this
summer and spending a lot of time
playing sports and adventuring. It's
going to be great!" |
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Sam
Kitchen Assistant/ Counselor
Year at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Shelbyville,
IN, USA
"Hiiiiii everybody! My name is
Sam, and you can find me in the kitchen
this summer! I'm verrrry excited about
camp! It's gonna be a great experience.
I love the outdoors-it's so refreshing!
I'm a pretty athletic gal-I played
tennis for 2 yrs at the University of
Southern Indiana, where I graduated with
a Physical Education degree and a minor
in Fitness Instructor. I
enjoy playing all sports really, but
especially tennis, basketball, and golf!
I have a pretty big family: 4 sisters, 4
nieces, 4 nephews, and of course my
parents. One of those sisters is my twin
:)
I absolutely love music! It's so
powerful, I think. I enjoy camping,
riding bikes, boating, cooking, riding
4-wheelers, and just gettin' dirty!-Well,
I can't wait to meet you all and make
amazing memories!" |
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Samantha
Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 1st
Hometown:
Waynesboro, USA
“Hellllo
my name is Sam and I live in Pa where I
am studying Psychology at Shippensburg
University. This is my senior year where
I will be graduating in May and I am
beyond hyped!!!! I’m 21 years old and
I’m having the time of my life, I’m
honored to have this chance to join the
Camp Howe family this coming summer. I
enjoy playing volleyball, going shopping
and spending time with my family and
friends. I’m very social and I love to
just have a fabulous time, I believe
that you can have an amazing time doing
absolutely nothing as long as you are
with amazing friends!!! I can not wait
to meet all of you this summer!!!” |
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Samantha
CIT Director
Year at Camp Howe:
4th,
Hometown:
Michigan, USA and
Winchester, UK
'Hello! My name is Sam I am coming back
for my 4th summer this year and am
EXTREMELY excited :). I am from Dexter,
Michigan but am currently going to
school at the University of Winchester,
in Winchester, UK. I am studying
Politics and Global Studies and Ethics
and Spirituality. I will be the CIT
Director this summer and cannot wait! My
favorite color is yellow and I enjoy
being outside in the sunshine especially
:). Mmmm... I love camp songs and
campfires and dressing up in ridiculous
outfits. I cannot wait to see everyone I
know and to meet new campers and staff!
I am the official countdown queen until
camp begins. So bring on the Summer of
2009!!! |
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Sara
Pixie Counselor
Year at Camp Howe:
10th (Former CIT)
Hometown:
Longmeadow, MA, USA.
'Hi
everybody! I'm Sara and I'm the Pixie
Counselor this summer! This will be my
tenth summer at Camp Howe but my first
as staff, and I'm very excited! My
hobbies are going to camp, thinking
about camp, talking about camp and
waiting for camp, and I hope this will
be the best summer yet!! During the
winter I also like to dance, read, and
this school year i have been taking a
course to become a Nursing Assistant,
and i should get my certification next
May. I am so excited to see all of my
camp family, and also to meet some great
new people!" |
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Sean
Adventure Director
Year at Camp Howe:
1st
Hometown:
Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
"Hey
guys, my name's Sean, I'm 22 from
Melbourne Australia. I've never been to
a summer camp before but I'm excited to
be coming across and spending an awesome
summer with you all. I love the outdoors
and everything to do with it and I'm
lucky enough to have a job in Australia
where i get to spend most of my time in
the bush, work with an amazing group of
people, abseil out of helicopters and
still have time to come to Camp Howe!" |
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Suna
Adventure
Year at Camp Howe:
1st
Hometown:
Northampton, MA, USA.
"My
name is Suna and I live in Northampton,
MA with my family. This will be my
first year working at Camp Howe. I will
be Director of the Adventure Program. I
have worked at camps for over 10 years
and spent the last 3 of those years as
director of a overnight summer camp in
Vermont. I am a teacher, a musician, a
gardener, an artist and mother of two
children. I love being part of a
community and spending my time with
children outdoors. I look forward to
getting to know you and becoming part of
a new camp community." |
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Vivian
Business Manager
Year at Camp Howe:
1st
Hometown:
Northampton, MA, USA
"Greetings! My name is Vivian
Cronk from Northampton, Mass.
Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I have
lived in Massachusetts for 10 years.
I work with special needs children at
Jackson Street School and have two
children: Ava age 10 and Eli age 8
who also attend Jackson Street.
Our family loves to camp and spends as
much time outdoors as we can. I love to
cook, fundraise for the school, read and
above all, spend time with my kids.
I have been married for 17 years to Jim.
I love the international flair Camp Howe
brings and the great program offerings
to children with challenges.
I look forward to being the camp's
business manager!" |
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Zoe
Echo Counselor
Years at Camp Howe: 9th (Former
CIT)
Hometown: Stamford,
CT, USA
"Having attended Camp Howe for
many years my favorite memory of camp is
the first day that I was a camp
counselor and taking care of my campers.
I have lived in Stamford Connecticut all
of my life but I am also a citizen of
France. I am a student of the University
of Massachusetts studying Psychology and
Nutrition. I love soccer, skiing and
shopping (the 3 S’s). I am looking
forward to meeting everyone this summer!" |
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Detailed Information |
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This summer we have staff representing the following countries |
Australia |
Brazil |
Canada |
Colombia
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Denmark |
England |
France |
Paraguay
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Mexico |
Senegal |
Turkey |
USA |
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