Staff Spotlight – Van Walker
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More about Van
How did you learn about North Star and why did you apply?
– I found out about North Star Camp through my older brother jack who was a counselor last year. I applied to work at North Star because I think it will be fun to work at a summer camp. I went to a summer camp when I was around 13 years old and I always thought that being a camp counselor would be an incredibly fun and rewarding job.
If you could be any animal (besides a human), what would you be and why?
– I would be a Dog. Specifically, I would be a dachshund because we have 2 at home and I think they are always happy and full of energy.
What is your favorite cartoon Character:
– Patrick Star
What is your dream Job:
– I want to work as a public relations expert for a politician.
If you had a super hero power, what would it be:
– The power to read minds
What noteworthy/random/menial jobs have you held?:
– I worked as a day camp counselor for a sports camp in my town for a summer. The next summer I worked for a family watching their two kids.
What are your top three movies of all time:
– Trainspotting, Fight Club and Forest Gump
What did you do last summer?
– I did some fun stuff last summer. I started the summer off by going on a camping trip to Devils Lake with some friends. For the Majority of the Summer I played Ultimate Frisbee everyday. Towards the end of the summer I went to West Virginia for a service trip.
What is a little Known fact about yourself:
– I had an Appendicitis when I was 6 years old.
What, if any previous camp/outdoor experiences have you had?
– I worked as a day camp counselor a couple summers ago. I was in the boy scouts for some time also. I just love spending time in the outdoors!