Nick

Greetings!!! My name is Nick, and I’ll be serving as one of Camp Augusta’s Masters of
Fun & Games this summer! As we prepare to host what is definitely going to be our
most ridiculously
awesome//fun/spectacular/unforgettable/supercalifragilisticexpialidocious year yet, I’m
so excited to have you here reading my bio page. Without further ado, allow me to
introduce myself!

A young man wearing a gray coat and beanie stands smiling in front of the Council of Europe building, with many international flags displayed and a green lawn with autumn leaves.

A toddler in a bright blue outfit with blue spots sits on a wooden bench, holding snacks in both hands. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.

A young child wearing sunglasses rides a colorful plastic tricycle outdoors on a sunny day, with shadows cast on the pavement.

A young boy in a colorful shirt smiles while sitting on a large bronze animal statue, possibly a hippo, in a shaded outdoor setting.

A child dressed as Robin from Batman poses heroically, wearing a red vest with a yellow R, black mask, green gloves, and holding a toy arrow, with greenery and pavement in the background.

I’m proud to say that I’ve rotated around our sun 23 times. I grew up in San Bernardino,
California. As you can probably tell from these photos of baby me, I was a pretty
hilarious tiny human. I was for sure a ‘class clown’ who always loved to be at the center
of making my friends laugh, which I suppose is still a fairly accurate way to describe my
personality! Back then I was obsessed with dinosaurs, Godzilla, Star Wars,
superheroes, tacos, and a bunch of other totally sweet things that I quite frankly
continue to be obsessed with today.

As I grew a bit older, I started to get involved with activities like my high school speech
& debate team and my YMCA’s Model United Nations program. These experiences
really helped me to discover some of my deeper passions; advocating for the needs of
others, facilitating creative/collaborative problem-solving, promoting the values of
sustainability, and ultimately striving to create positive change in the world.

A group of students in colorful costumes sit and stand around a table in a classroom, smiling at the camera. A green arrow points to a student in sunglasses and a dark outfit holding a toy lightsaber.

A graduate in cap and gown, wearing a Captain America shield and holding Thors hammer, poses enthusiastically on a wolf statue in front of a building with trees in the background.

Not only was I inspired to pursue a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s
degree in global affairs, but I also realized in 2019 that all of these passions and core
values of mine could be explored as a summer camp counselor! Returning to a YMCA
camp I had previously attended as a kiddo, I quickly learned that being a counselor may
not be the easiest gig around… But it sure is one of the most exciting, hilarious,
rewarding, genuinely fun jobs to ever exist. That said, I can’t wait to meet all of you!!!

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CONGRATS FOR MAKING IT THIS FAR!!!
Now that the life story’s over, I invite you to peruse some completely
random yet somewhat interesting facts about yours truly.
-My favorite thing in the world is traveling. Some of my favorite places where I’ve
studied/visited are Germany, Guam, Iceland, and Spain! The next big one on my
bucketlist would probably be New Zealand.

A person in orange pants stands on a barren field at night, facing snow-covered mountains under a sky illuminated by green aurora borealis.

A person stands on rocky terrain with arms raised, overlooking a coastal landscape with blue water, green hills, and a town in the distance under a sky with scattered clouds at sunset.

-A long-term dream of mine is to one day work for an inter-governmental organization
like the United Nations. The closest I’ve gotten so far was running my YMCA’s Model
UN program a couple years ago.
-I’m what some might call a rollercoaster enthusiast.
-It’s impossible for me to sit through Avengers 4 without crying at least twice.
-I was mildly impressed after meeting Jim Starlin (the creator of Thanos).
-If the food’s not spicy, there’s a good chance I wish it was.
-My favorite animal is a sasquatch.
-I’ve been a Phoenix Suns fan since the day I was born.
-I refuse to believe that Mountain Dew-Baja Blast is anything less than the single
greatest invention in human history. Friendship bracelets are an extremely close
second.

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Teenager wearing a purple Phoenix Suns jersey and hat, holding an orange foam finger, poses with arms raised in front of the Suns arena on a sunny day. Cars and trees can be seen in the background.

Two excited men pose at a comic convention booth. One holds and points at a signed golden Infinity Gauntlet, while the other wears a red jacket and holds a Funko Pop figure. Comic-themed displays are visible behind them.