For this installment of Meet the Staff, two of our Debs, Madeline & Hannah, caught up with Jeff Malis, everyone’s favorite Upper Camp Head Counselor.
Madeline & Hannah: Where are you from?
Jeff: Merrick in Long Island
Madeline & Hannah: What college did you attend?
Jeff: Queens College
Madeline & Hannah: What was your college major?
Jeff: I have a Bachelor’s in Physical Education, a Master’s in Sports Management, and a Post Graduate in School Administration.
Madeline & Hannah: What are your career aspirations?
Jeff: To continue working with children and staff at camp as well as teachers, coaches, and students at my school.
Madeline & Hannah: How many years have you worked at camp?
Jeff: 15
Madeline & Hannah: Why did you decide to work at a summer camp?
Jeff: Because I worked at one when I was younger, and I wanted my children to be able to grow up in the camp environment.
Madeline & Hannah: What made you choose Camp Starlight?
Jeff: I was visiting and watching the Inter show, a kid got nervous and everyone in the audience showed great support for him. Also, all of the campers showed such positive energy, and all of the boys and girls (even the oldest campers) were participating and not just “hanging out.”
Madeline & Hannah: What is your favorite thing about camp?
Jeff: BEING HERE!!!
Madeline & Hannah: What is your favorite evening activity?
Jeff: I really like the opening campfire. It gets the summer started!
Madeline & Hannah: What is your favorite camp meal?
Jeff: Stuffed Shells & Cookout
Madeline & Hannah: What do you hope to bring away from the summer?
Jeff: New friends; get to know the Lower Debs and Plebes who are new to Upper Camp
Madeline & Hannah: What are the top four things on your bucket list?
Jeff: 1.) African Safari 2.) Alaska 3.) Sky Dive 4.) Visit Every Continent.
Madeline & Hannah: What is something that most people at camp probably don’t know about you?
Jeff: I played the trombone in my high school jazz band.
