Swim&Gym All Sports Camp - Madison Wisconsin, Karen Kittelson, Owner

MEET THE 2009 STAFF

Our experienced staff strives to provide a fun, safe summer experience for your child(ren). The staff is carefully chosen based on their enthusiastic personalities, leadership abilities and appreciation of children. The Swim & Gym staff will create an incredible sports camp, providing your child with lasting memories.

Each counselor will work with approximately 8-10 children depending on the age group. All campers will be grouped together by their age, not their ability. If your child is attending the camp with a friend, please sign them up at the same time and let the office know you want the children together.

The coaches are local college students that are hired for their love and knowledge of the sport and their gift of working with young children.

Staff members receive extensive training which includes American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Classes, Sports and the Young Athlete Injury Prevention and team building.

JOEL– Camp Director 2010

I am currently attending the University of Wisconsin Madison, and after acquiring my Bachelor's Degree I intend on continuing my education and receiving a teaching certificate. I have four years experience working with kids as a Camp Counselor and Swim instructor. As a first-year counselor at YMCA's Camp Y-Koda I received the "Rookie of the Year" award and has since shared the same enthusiasm with SwimWest and Swim&Gym. I am passionate about my work as a Camp Director and I believe my high energy, enthusiasm, and experience sets the tone for a great experience for all of our campers!

I am truly a kid at heart and have as much fun as the kids do at camp, while keeping safety and well-being the first priority. There's nothing I enjoy more than camp! If every child had the opportunity to take part in a camp like this one, the world would truly be a better place. The activities and role-models here at camp have an invaluable positive influence on a child's life. I am so honored that the campers nominated me for the September 2009 WISC-TV Top Notch Teacher Award. The pictures and letters they wrote were truly amazing. Thanks to all of you!!!

2010 Camp Staff Coming Soon!

SARAH– Camp Counselor 2009

Hey Kids! My name is Sarah, and I am very excited to be a camp counselor this summer! I have a lot of experience working with all different types of kids. I have been babysitting since I was twelve and nannying during the summers. I am a big goofball and loving having fun. I have a great imagination and can come up with new and creative games to play. I believe a positive attitude can go along way, and will encourage those around me to demonstrate just that. Kids deserve a great place where they can just have fun, and I will make this summer an experience they won’t forget.

ALEX– Camp Counselor 2009

Currently I am studying at UW Whitewater majoring in Psychology. I enjoy basketball, am a talented soccer player, and love a quick pick up game of football. I am a sponsored skate boarder through Midway Skate Park. This will be my second summer with Swim&Gym and I am excited to work with the kids again!

JESSIE - Camp Counselor 2009

Hi, I'm Jessie! I've been working with kids for the past three years, mostly volunteering for various local organizations, and this past year I have been employed with SwimWest in Fitchburg teaching swim lessons. This will be my first year at camp and I am very excited about working with the kids on a more persaon level. Have a great summer!

JAKE – Camp Counselor 2009

Hey campers, my name is Jake! I am excited for my first year as a camp counselor and hope you are looking forward to it as much as I am. In the fall I will be a senior at the

UW-Madison, and I enjoy biking and running. I am also a huge fan of the Brewers, Packers, and of course the Badgers! I can't wait to meet all of you this summer.

SHELLY– Camp Counselor 2009

I just graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development. I love playing volleyball, doing anything outdoors, and playing with children. I have been a babysitter/nanny and swim instructor for a number of years and look forward to the new experience of being a camp counselor at Swim&Gym!

JAMES – Camp Counselor 2009

Hi boys and girls, my name is James! I am in my fourth year at Swim&Gym All Sports Camp and I am very excited for this summer to start. I just graduated from UW-Green Bay with a degree in elementary education. I also just completed my student teaching in a second grade class in Green Bay. When I was not prepping for class, I was hanging out with friends, reading, and going on hikes. See you all soon!

ASHLEY – Camp Counselor 2009

Hi Campers! My name is Ashley and this will be my 3rd summer working with Swim&Gym. I will be graduating from Middleton High School in June and plan to attend MATC where I want to study Business. I am a varsity LaCrosse player at MHS, and play slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball every summer. I love working with children and playing sports. I can't wait to meet all the new campers this summer!

ANDREA - Camp Counselor 2009
Hey Crazy Campers! My name is Andrea, and I am a senior at UW-Madison. My major is psychology, and I plan on attending grad school to get my Masters in School Counseling. I am very excited for camp this summer, this will be my second year with Swim & Gym and I'm pumped to be back. I really enjoy the outdoors, all kinds of sports and having fun, and I know the kids will too! Camp Rocks!