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Golan

6/12/2019

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Micah
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Ropes
  • Hometown: Durham, North Carolina
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Favorite Activity: Ropes
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Pancakes
  • Advice: Your years as a camper are limited so to try to step out of your comfort zone and try everything!
  • Fun Facts:
    • Micah is studying Anthropology at Duke University.
    • He is very active in Musical theater and the Jewish Student Union.
    • Micah has also led a large summer camp program at a local wildlife center last summer.
    • In his free time, Micah loves to rock climb.
    • He also knows a lot about animals (insects, snacks, reptiles, etc.).

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Grayson
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Logistics
  • Hometown: Chesterfield, MO
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Favorite Activity: Gaga
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled cheese
  • Advice: Always be kind
  • Fun Facts:
    • Last year, Grayson was the BBYO Regional President.
    • In the fall, he will begin his freshman year at the University of Missouri.
    • Grayson can also catch 4 quarters off his elbow.
    • Grayson is a great fisherman.

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Aaron
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Video
  • Hometown: St. Louis, MO
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 9
  • Favorite Activity: Ropes and Video
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Pizza
  • Advice: Make the best of your time here!
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Aaron is going off to college at John Hopkins University.
    • He has been in the all-state band all 4 years.
    • Aaron has also won a couple of national awards for video production. ​

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Josh
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Landsports
  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Looking Forward To: Basketball and Tubing
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Pizza Bagels
  • Advice: Live in the moment and have fun!
  • Fun Facts:
    • Josh will be a sophomore at the University of Missouri-Columbia in the fall.
    • He considers himself to be a great athlete and a leader.
    • Josh also has an older brother!

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Joel
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Sail
  • Hometown: St. Louis, MO
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 9
  • Favorite Activity: Battle boards
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Chicken Patties
  • Advice: Shower after going to the lake.
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Joel will study Mechanical Engineering at Northeastern.
    • He is an Eagle Scout.
    • Joel also participates in Speech and Debate & programs computer games.
    • He can also solve a Rubik’s cube. ​

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Josh
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Swim Dock
  • Hometown: Memphis, TN
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 9
  • Favorite Activity: Pool Basketball
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Chicken sandwiches
  • Advice: Be yourself and don’t be afraid to try anything here!
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Josh is going to the University of Missouri-Columbia to study business.
    • Josh was captain and MVP of his basketball team in high school.
    • He is going to begin a  6-year law program.
    • As a camper, Josh learned how to make multiple kinds of bracelets and can’t wait to teach his campers this summer.

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Archie
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Ropes
  • Hometown: Essex, England
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Favorite Activity: Ropes and Ski
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Pizza or French toast
  • Advice: Always be yourself!
  • Fun Facts:
    • Archie wants to become a Zoologist and work with animals in America or Australia.
    • He used to live in Cyprus.
    • After camp, Archie plans on traveling.
    • He has also been white water rafting.

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Hayden
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Landsports
  • Hometown: Memphis, TN
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Favorite Activity: Being on the lake
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Smores
  • Advice: Participate and be yourself!
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Hayden will return to the University of Missouri-Columbia to begin his sophomore year.
    • This past semester, he served as the Greek Week Liaison.
    • Hayden has two dogs and used to play baseball in high school.

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Henry
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Sail Dock
  • Hometown: Brighten, UK
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Favorite Activity: Baseball
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Shabbat Dinner Chicken
  • Advice: Have fun!
  • Fun Facts:
    • Henry has been a lifeguard for 6 years.
    • After camp, Henry plans on traveling around the U.S.
    • One time he caught a fish with his bare hands.
    • He also once jumped off a waterfall.

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Spencer
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Tripping
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 3
  • Favorite Activity: Wakeboarding
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Spaghetti Tacos
  • Advice: Camp goes by in the blink of an eye, so cherish every moment.
  • Fun Facts:
    • Spencer volunteers as a teacher’s assistant at his temple during Hebrew School.
    • After camp, he is going to L.A. to study at the Groundlings for a week.
    • Spencer has the camp record for the most french toast sticks eaten in a single meal. ​

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Adam
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Landsports
  • Hometown: Omaha, NE
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 8
  • Favorite Activity: Tubing
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Pizza Bagel and Caesar Salad
  • Advice: Have fun & listen!
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Adam will return home to complete his senior year of high school.
    • He is the tallest in his grade
    • Adam has met Alvin Gentry, current basketball coach and former player. He is someone that he always wanted to meet.

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Matty
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Swim
  • Hometown: Blackpool, England
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Favorite Activity: Music with Mitch
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Breakfast burritos
  • Advice: Have the best time!
  • Fun Facts:
    • Matty is a lifeguard.
    • He also volunteers at a primary school.
    • After camp, Matty plans on traveling to Florida and New York.
    • This is his first time in America! ​

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Max
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Landsports
  • Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL
  • Years at Camp Sabra: First year
  • Looking Forward To: Being a role model for the children
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Shabbat Dinner
  • Advice: Never worry, there are always people here to help you. This is your home away from home.
  • Fun Facts:
    • Max is studying Communications at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
    • This past semester, he made the Dean’s List!
    • After camp, he will return to the University of Missouri-Columbia and begin his sophomore year.
    • At Max’s old JCC camp he was Maccabia captain for the blue team.

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Harris
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Tripping
  • Hometown: Dallas, TX
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 9
  • Favorite Activity: Sail
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled cheese
  • Advice: Don’t be afraid to try new things!
  • Fun Facts:
    • Last summer, Harris went to Germany!
    • After camp, he plans to write his college essays.

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Josh
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Ski
  • Hometown: Kansas City, MO
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 6
  • Favorite Activity: Wakeboarding
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled cheese
  • Advice: Live in the moment.
  • Fun Facts:
    • Josh is the president of his BBYO chapter.
    • He is also a member of the National Honors Society.
    • After camp, Josh is going to work at Waterway.

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Mason
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Ropes
  • Hometown: Kansas City, MO
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 6
  • Favorite Activity: Ropes and Tripping
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Pizza
  • Advice: Don’t worry about drama, just have fun
  • Fun Facts:
    • Mason is in the Art Honors Society.
    • In the fall, he will be a junior in high school.
    • When Mason was a camper he began his love for the Ropes and knew that was the area he would work when he was staff.

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Mitch
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Swim
  • Hometown: Kansas City, MO
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 5
  • Favorite Activity: Ropes, Ski & being outside
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Waffle bar
  • Advice: Make every moment count, make friends with everyone.
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Mitch is returning to school at Blue Valley West.
    • When he was a camper, he always had the best time on the Cargo Net. He can’t wait for the campers to get to climb it this summer.

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Jack
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Landsports
  • Hometown: Miami, FL
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 3
  • Favorite Activity: Tubing
  • Favorite Camp Meal: French toast sticks
  • Advice: Be yourself!
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Jack plans to return to work and complete his senior year of high school.
    • He is very responsible and organized.
    • Jack knows how to Salsa Dance.
    • He is also very good at soccer. ​

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Cameron
  • Unit/Area: Golan, Swim Dock
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 9
  • Favorite Activity: Tubing and Waterskiing
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled cheese and tomato soup
  • Advice: Go outside of your comfort zone.
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Cameron will be going to Wisconsin to study business.
    • He has worked as a camp counselor for the past four years.
    • Cameron learned how to do a backflip off the trampoline at swim dock.

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  • Unit/Area: Golan, Landsports
  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 9
  • Favorite Activity: Tubing and wakeboarding
  • Favorite Camp Meal: Grilled cheese
  • Advice: Experience as much of Camp Sabra as you can in the time you’re here. You’ll be able to make more friends and learn more about yourself.
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Aaron will be attending Tulane University.
    • He raised and trained a service dog for a year and a half. Now the dog is working with disabled children in Dallas.
    • During the summer of 2018, Aaron interned at Search Homeless Services.
    • When he was a camper, he loved to raft on the river trips and catch crawfish in the river.
    • Aaron can also climb the cargo net in 28 seconds. ​

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Jacob
  • Unit/Area: Golan
  • Hometown: Auckland, NZ
  • Years at Camp Sabra: 6
  • Favorite Activity: Swim Dock
  • Favorite Camp Meal: French toast sticks
  • Advice: Make the best out of any situation.
  • Fun Facts:
    • After camp, Jacob will return to college at Western Springs College in Auckland
    • He has been Swim Dock Senior Staff and Masada Staff.
    • Jacob loves working with kids.
    • He is really good at rugby and soccer.
    • Jacob can also do a backflip! ​

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