Staff Spotlight – Joey Kaiser

First year staff member Joey Kaiser joins comes from Vadnais Heights, MN, which is just outside of St. Paul. He ran track in high school and was considering running in college. He’s currently a student at the University of Minnesota – Duluth where he’s majoring in Electrical Engineering. Among his hobbies is climbing, which is one of the activities that he’ll be teaching at North Star.

More about Joey

How did you learn about North Star and why did you apply?

-I learned about camp through an email and I applied because I thought it would be a fun opportunity to try something new for a summer. Plus I love being outdoors and doing things.

If you could be any animal (besides a human), what would you be and why?

-A peregrine falcon, because I would be able to travel places faster.

What is your favorite cartoon Character:

– Spongebob Squarepants

What is your dream Job:

-Owner of a bakery.

If you had a super hero power, what would it be:

– Super Speed

What noteworthy/random/menial jobs have you held?

-I worked at a steakhouse as a cook, I ate well in those days.

What are your top three movies of all time:

– Gladiator, Shawshank Redemption, and Toy Story

What did you do last summer?

-Worked at Versa Lok as a forklift operator.

What is a little Known fact about yourself:

-I am a fan of Taylor Swift.

What, if any previous camp/outdoor experiences have you had?

– I used to go to Danbury Wisconsin to go camping with my family during the summer and I also camped in the Grand Canyon with my dad and brother when I was in middle school.