Golan 2nd Session Staff

Mark W.

• Position: Golan Unit Head
• Fun Facts
  • Mark comes to Sabra all the way from Scottsdale, Arizona. Although this is his first year on the peninsula, he has over 30 years of summer camp experience.
  • Mark is excited to help his campers and staff have an amazing summer!
  • When Mark is not at camp, he is a Hebrew teacher and basketball coach.

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Jacob L.

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Landsports
• Years at Camp: 7th
• Fun Facts:
  • Jacob is a junior from Houston, TX. When not at camp, he serves as the president of the Chess club at his high school. 
  • After camp, Jacob and his family are visiting London.
  • One of Jacob’s greatest accomplishments includes eating 15 grilled cheese during one lunch period.

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Zach G.

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Sail
• Years at Camp: 9th
• Fun Facts:
  • Zach is from St. Louis, MO and will begin his freshman year at Colorado State University after camp. 
  • His favorite camp memory is getting to go on River Trips!
  • If Zach could give his campers one piece of advice it would be to try everything!

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Ryan G.

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Swim
• Years at Camp: 9th
• Fun Facts:
  • One of Ryan’s accomplishments includes making the Honor Roll at his school.
  • His favorite area at camp is the Ski Dock.
  • Ryan is super excited for the session to start and meet his campers. ​

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Hayden 

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Sail
• Years at Camp: 8th
• Fun Facts:
  • After camp, Hayden will begin his freshman year at the University of Colorado Boulder.
  • One of his accomplishments includes winning a state title for a six-man football team in high school.
  • Hayden is excited to bond with his campers and make memories to bring them back next year!

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Brady

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Pool
• Years at Camp: 6th
• Fun Facts:
  • Brady is a junior in high school from Houston, TX.
    
  • When Brady is not at camp, he serves as the recruitment chair for his BBYO chapter.
  • Brady’s favorite camp memory was completing his Masada year with all his friends!

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Illia

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Tripping
• Years at Camp: First summer!
• Fun Facts:
  • Illia is from Ukraine and is eager to work at camp this summer. 
  • In his free time, he enjoys going on hikes, weight lifting, and playing sports.
  • After camp, he will be returning to start his sophomore year of college to study Computer Science.

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Noah

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Ski 
• Years at Camp: 2
• Fun Facts:
  • Noah is excited to help his campers grow this summer and take them water skiing! 
  • After camp, Noah will be returning to school at Montana State University.
  • A fun fact about Noah plays the trombone and even toured with an Orchestra in Europe!

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Leo

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Pool
• Years at Camp: 10th
• Fun Facts:
  • Leo’s goal for the summer is to have an unforgettable summer with his campers and friends!
  • After camp, Leo will be starting his freshman year at Indiana University.
  • Leo’s role model in life is his dad Craig.

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Julian

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Ropes
• Years at Camp: 7th
• Fun Facts:
  • Julian is from Overland Park, Kansas. After camp, she will be beginning her senior year.
  • One of Julian’s favorite memories at camp is getting to go on his Masada trip.
  • He is super excited to meet his campers and have the best summer ever!

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​Joey

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Swim
• Years at Camp: 9th
• Fun Facts:
  • Joey is from St. Louis, MO. After camp, he will start his junior year of high school. 
  • His favorite camp area is Landsports. 
  • Joey’s advice for his campers is: “have fun and try everything!”

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Jonathan 

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Ropes
• Years at Camp: 2nd
• Fun Facts:
  • Jonathan is from St. Louis, MO. After camp, he will begin his junior year of college at Wartburg College.
  • He is looking forward to working on the ropes course and helping campers conquer their fears.
  • He is ready to meet his campers and help them create new memories. ​

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Ben M.

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Landsports
• Years at Camp: 8th
• Fun Facts:
  • Ben is an uprising junior from St. Louis, MO.
  • His advice to his campers is: “enjoy the time while you have it at camp.”
  • Ben’s favorite memory of camp is getting to go on his Masada trip.

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Ryan B.

• Unit: Golan
• Area: Landsports
• Years at Camp: 7th
• Fun Facts:
  • Ryan is from St. Louis, MO. After camp, he will begin his senior year at Clayton High School.
  • He is looking forward to Maccabia.
  • Ryan’s advice for his campers is: “stay in the moment.”

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Lucas

• Unit: Golan
  
• Area: Pool
  
• Years at Camp: 7th
  
• Fun Facts:
  
  • Lucas is a senior from St. Louis, Missouri.
    
  • In his free time, he plays volleyball, works at Waterway and is a member of BBYO.
    
  • Lucas is looking forward to building deep connections with his cabin this summer.
    

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