Staff in the Spotlight

Getting to Sam West


Name:
Sam West

Where are you From: I’m from Manchester, in NW England

Years at Camp: 1

Position at Camp: Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

Why did you decide to work at camp this summer?

I’ve always loved the idea of being in a summer camp, doing the activities I love in such a picturesque location. As I’ve grown up, I’ve fallen in love with swim teaching and lifeguarding, and so I thought why not put these two together and have the best summer of my life. 

What are you looking to learn from this summer?

I’m excited to learn from the kids I work with, just as I’ll teach them, I’m confident that they’ll teach me all about themselves, their lives and what makes them them. This is truly one of the things I’m most excited about. 

What do you think you can bring to camp this summer which will impact our campers?

 I’m energetic, fun and always up for a challenge, and I hope to transfer that energy over to the campers I work with, so that they can get the absolute most out of their camp experience. 

What are you looking forward to most about this summer?

I can’t wait to meet everyone, staff and campers alike, where their stories and experiences will I’m sure change me for the better. 

Tell us an interesting fact/story about yourself!

Rowing is my passion. I train 12 times a week at university with some of my best friends, pushing myself to the limit with early mornings on the water and late nights in the gym, trying to become the best version of myself. I also have a really cute cockapoo ☺️