Swim&Gym All Sports Camp Summer Sports Camp Madison Wisconsin Karen Kittelson Swim & Gym

THE 2010 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 staff 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

Camp Director, 2009

Camp Counselor, 2008

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!!!

NICOLE– Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor 2008, 2009

Howdy Campers! My name is Nicole and this is my fourth summer working with Swim&Gym! I attend UW-Madison, and hoping to become a teacher. When I am not working at Swim&Gym, I work at SwimWest teaching lessons. I love softball, football, volleyball, and baseball. I also enjoy fishing, skiing, and just being outdoors! I can't wait to meet all of the campers. I hope everyone is as excited for this summer as I am!

ALEX– Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor 2008, 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 third summer with Swim&Gym and I am excited to work with the kids again!

CHRIS - Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor, 2009

Hi, I'm Chris! This is my second year as a Counselor and I am excited to meet all the kids. I currently attend Eastern Oregon University, and love to skateboard, wrestle, and play Ultimate Frisbee. I started playing the drums about four years ago and had the opportunity to play with a few different bands over the last several years. I hope this summer is a great experience for the kids, and I will do everything I can to make that happen!

JAKE – Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor 2009

Hello y'all my name is Jake. I worked at camp last year for the first time and it was the best experience of my life thus far, all the campers are great. In high school I played football, basketball, and baseball... my favorite being football. Outside of camp and sports I enjoy reading under a shady tree and listening to music, especially going to concerts. My favorite Musicians are John Mayer and Ray Lamontagne.

In the future I would like to be an English and history teacher and a

coach in high school or become a cowboy.

SHELLY– Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor, 2009

I graduated from UW-Madison last year 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 being a camp counselor at Swim&Gym for another summer!

LINDSAY– Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor, 2008

I'm currently an athletic training student at UW-Madison and will graduate in December. I plan on attending graduate school for physical therapy. I love sports and I love kids, so Swim&Gym is the perfect place for me. I had a great experience working at camp in 2008 and I'm looking forward to returning this summer. Hobbies of mine include running, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I also enjoy being outdoors and hanging out with kids while playing any and all sports!

ASHLEY – Camp Counselor 2010

Camp Counselor 2008, 2009

Hi Campers! My name is Ashley and this will be my 3rd summer working with Swim&Gym. I will be attending UW-Platteville in the fall. I am a former varsity LaCrosse player at Middleton High School, and play slow-pitch and fast-pitch softball every summer. I love working with children, playing sports, boating with friends, snowboarding, and skiing. I can't wait to meet all the new campers this summer!

NICK– Camp Counselor 2010

Hey everyone, my name is Nick and this is my first summer as a Swim&Gym camp counselor! I am currently a senior at UW-Whitewater majoring in Math Education with a coaching minor. I spend much of my spare time on the water where I fish, play with my yellow lab, and go tubing. I also love to play sports, especially baseball, basketball, and ultimate frisbee. I am so pumped for camp to start and excited to meet all of you!

BRITTANY - Camp Coordinator 2010

Camp Coordinator 2008, 2009

Hey y'all, this will be my third summer with Swim Gym Camp! I am excited to be back and see all your smiling faces! I just finished my third year at UW-Green Bay where I am studying Business and Human Development. In my spare time I love to go for runs with my dog, biking with friends, and I am a big scrapbooker. Hope you all have a fun summer with us!

TRACY - Camp Administrator 2003 - 2010

Hey, I'm Tracy! I am so excited to be working with Swim&Gym All Sports Camp! I have been a gymnastics teacher for 12 years and am the former owner of Badger Gymnastics. I have two kids, a son and a daughter, who are all grown up now, and my dog Riley keeps me company! I love to read and play with my cats. My favorite time of the year is summer because I get to be outside. That's why I love working with Swim&Gym every year!