Nitza (like Pizza)

Hello! Nitza like Pizza here, back for my fourth summer in the magical woods of Camp Augusta. If we haven’t met before you might be wondering why I call myself “like Pizza,” well that is because my name, quite a unique one in my experience, rhymes with the word ‘Pizza.” And so as a way to teach people how to say my name, I will introduce myself, “Nitza, like Pizza.”

A group of women posing for a photo.
Three young women smile and make playful faces while posing for a selfie in a lush, green forest. They are wearing plaid shirts and harnesses, suggesting they may be on an outdoor adventure.
Three young people wearing blue shirts smile and hug each other outdoors, surrounded by a large group of people in matching shirts, enjoying an event on a grassy area with trees in the background.
Two young women smiling outdoors on a sunny day, one wearing a black tank top and the other in a yellow graphic T-shirt, both with braided hair, with green trees and blue sky in the background.

This summer I will be returning to my favorite place on camp, Manzanita Village as a counselor!! I am so excited to connect with campers, old friends, new friends and all things I love most about Camp Augusta. To kick off our connection let me share a few bits about me:

  • I grew up in Northern California but will claim Arizona as home as well
  • I LOVE History – I have a degree in history and I love pretty much all of it, so ask me about it!
  • I spent the past year and a half teaching social studies in Indianapolis
  • I have moved to at least three places before ever having visited them
  • In my free time I like to listen to/talk about/play music, be outdoors, spend time with loved ones, and watch/discuss movies
  • My favorite place at camp is the Manzi Shire, but I think the best place to stargaze is the campfire circle

I view myself as a student in all things! Here are some things I hope to learn this summer:

  • More about our awesome campers:
    • Teach me an odd talent/skill you have!
  • How to be a more patient and compassionate listener
  • How to trust myself and my instincts – I believe being in nature is one of the best ways to cultivate self-empowerment
  • The best ways for me to incorporate play, joy, and sincere intention in all that I do

I can’t wait to see you on our favorite wood chips so we can laugh and grow together! Until then…

Campingly yours,
Nitza