Staff Spotlight – Stratton Shook

This will be my 2nd summer at camp and I’m looking
forward to hitting the ground running. I grew up in Southern Maryland and went to high school in
Washington DC
(about 10 blocks from the Capitol). For college, I headed off to Washington State, going to Gonzaga in Spokane, WA. While at Gonzaga
I joined the outdoor recreation dorm, went snowshoeing, skiing and
climbing. I graduated with a  business degree, and after a year
working in the corporate world, I moved to China to teach English.

After camp last year, I spent 2
months roadtripping around the US everywhere from the Wind Rivers in
Wyoming, to Seattle, LA and beyond. During the winter, I worked at Stowe
Mountain Resort in Vermont where I tried to snowboard as much as
possible.

More about Stratton

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what are three things you’d bring?

– Satellite phone to phone home when I wanted to leave, Fishing pole to catch some dinner and a lighter- easiest way to make fire.

Favorite special program at camp

– When the buses arrive (Is
that a special program? Because it seems special). There is just
something about all the energy buzzing at the opening of camp.

Your favorite TV or movie character

– Neil Caffrey  from White Collar.

Your best memory of camp.

– Sharing some delicious Norske Nook Pies.

Favorite Sports Teams

– Washington Nationals

What would you choose for your last meal?

– Filet Mignon- Medium Rare with a crab cake on the side

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

– Falcon

Your two favorite books

– The Ascent of Rum Doodle & A Walk in the Woods

A secret hobby or skill that you have?

–  Secret hobby- Model Railroading

How has camp impacted you?

– It’s been fun to meet a bunch of new people and allows me to pursue a career in the outdoors.