Summer Staff 2011
Cricket
Staff Coordinator, CIT Instructor
Cricket is pleased to be returning for his third year on summer staff at the Jamestown 4-H Center. Originally from Williamsburg, VA, Cricket is a senior at Virginia Tech majoring in Theatre Arts and Cinema. In his spare time he can be seen with the class of 2010 Leadership Team, the Virginia Tech Alumni Association (giving campus tours to prospective students), or counting down the days to camp. Returning for his twelfth overall year at Jamestown, Cricket is very excited to be teaching the CIT class and serving as this year's Staff Coordinator.
Congratulations to Matt Banfield upon his selection to serve as the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors student representative for the 2011-2012 school year! Matt is a third year Staff member of the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center in Williamsburg, VA. Matt grew up in Williamsburg, camping at the Jamestown 4-H Center where he continued on as a CIT, Teen, Camp Medic, and most recently Staff Coordinator to the Jr. Summer Camp program. He is currently in his third year at Virginia Tech majoring in theatre arts and cinema. Congratulations Matt! We are delighted to have you representing us all across the state! Click here to check out Virginia Tech news link |
Giggles
Camp Medic
"Hey, I'm Giggles and I'm a rising sophomore at Christopher Newport University. I'm currently planning on majoring in Communications. In my spare time I officiate indoor soccer games, play volleyball, and watch lots of movies. I've been a part of 4-H since my freshmen year in high school as a Camp Counselor and last summer as Staff in Training (SIT). I'm so excited for this summer to begin and for camp to start!"
Jazzy J
Rifle Instructor
DJ Jazzy J is back for round 3, another awesome summer on Staff at da Jimmy James! He is a rising senior at the University of Virginia majoring in History and Education. This summer, he is going to teach his 1st love and expertise - rifle! He loves camp and has been coming to Jamestown for the past 12 years: first as a camper, then as a teen, then finally as Summer Staff! "I love Jamestown with all my heart and could not imagine being anywhere else during the summer." He can be found at camp teaching his class, dj-ing the dances, lifeguarding, and being generally ridiculous. He likes to listen to music, play ultimate frisbee, collect odds and ends, and explore the world around him.
Squirrel
Canoe Instructor
Hey guys! I’m so excited to be back for a second year hanging out with the coolest kids EVER on the river! I’m a rising junior at the University of Mary Washington, where I am studying psychology. In my free time there I’m an officer for the Performing Arts Club. When I’m not goofing around at camp, you can find me hanging out at my dance studio, running the trails, or singing in the shower. I can’t wait to see y’all and spend another summer on the Jimmy James!
Twist
Outdoor Living Skills Instructor
"Hey guys! My name is Twist and I am so excited to be back on staff for a second summer! This summer I'll be moving off the river and onto Mount Krazy where I'll be building fires, teaching Leave No Trace principles, and going on some crazy camp outs as the OLS instructor! When it's not summer you can find me up in the mountains at James Madison University where I am a rising Junior majoring in Psychology. Though school is great, my heart is always at camp where I've spent a total of nine summers a both a camper and a volunteer. In my spare time you can find me playing all sorts of sports, singing camp songs, handing out notches, and enjoying a nice hike in the mountains. I can't wait for the summer to start! See everyone at camp!"
Jaws
Archery Instructor
"Hello Summer Staff Bio reader, I hope you're as excited for camp as I am! My name is Jaws and I'm the Archery instructor at the Jamestown 4-H Center for the 2011 Summer. And let me just say I'm super excited for this summer (did I mention that already?)! Where to begin, I'm currently a senior at Old Dominion University in Norfolk where I am studying Marine Biology with a minor in Criminal Justice. This is only my second year being at 4-H camp but I have been in 4-H since I was nine. I started in 4-H projects from Show Cattle to even a little arts and crafts. In my free time I like to play bass, watch movies, listen to some good old Rock 'n Roll, or just spend my time outdoors doing everything from hiking and hunting to star gazing."
Flounder
Low Ropes Instructor
"Hi! I'm Flounder!!! This is my second year as the Low Rope instructor at Jamestown and I'm so excited to be back! I'm currently studying Social Work at James Madison University. Watching campers form connections and become a team in my class last year was the most rewarding experience of my summer and I can't wait to come back and do it again!!! Last year was my first year with 4-H and I've been hooked ever since!! I can't wait to be back at camp singing songs, hanging out on the ropes course and hanging out with YOU!!"
Hoopz
Swimming Instructor
"Hello! My name is Hoopz and this is my fourth year on summer staff. I have been camping at Jamestown since 2011. I am returning as the swimming instructor, and I love spending the day in the pool! I just graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a BA in Theater and Political Science. In September, I will be traveling to Morocco to serve as a Youth Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps. I love camp and am so excited for this summer!"
Ninja
Forestry Instructor
"Hey, I'm Ninja and I will be teaching Forestry for the second year in a row at Jamestown. I am approaching my senior year at Virginia Tech where I study - take a guess - FORESTRY! I really enjoy the trees and I have a passion for sharing my knowledge with others, especially campers!!! I can't wait for another exciting year at camp!"
Dynamite
Marine Science Instructor
Dynamite is currently a sophomore at the College of William & Mary where she plans to major in International Relations. This summer will be her first as a 4-H Staff member but her seventh year at
4-H camp. Dynamite can't wait to teach her Marine Science classes all about wetlands and the Jimmy James River and is super excited to sing songs and play games with all the campers and staff! When she's not at camp, Dynamite likes to play field hockey, listen to music, and read.
Sonix
Kayak Instructor
"Hey! I'm Sonix and I'm a sophomore at Virginia Tech. Currently, I'm studying Psychology and plan on going to grad school to be an elementary school teacher. I've been attending 4-H summer camps and specialty camps since 5th grade. I do a lot of things in my free time like playing soccer, snow boarding, and practicing piano. I'm really excited about being on the Jimmy James staff this summer and I can't wait to get to camp!"
Ringo
Robotics Instructor
I am Ringo, born in Little Rock, Arkansas yet I grew up in Keflavik Iceland. I've been going to the Jamestown 4-H camp since the summer of 5th grade. I am currently a freshman at Roanoke College. I plan to major in English with a minor in Sociology. I really wish it was summer because I can not wait to teach/play with Lego Robots!
Flip
Staff
Hey Everyone!!! I’m extremely excited to be a part of the 2011 Jamestown 4-H Summer Staff. I am a Sophomore at Virginia Wesleyan College and majoring in Biology. I look forward to the weeks ahead and plan to make it a splendiferous time! SEE YOU AT CAMP!!!
Rasta
Program Director
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