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It's time to meet more Camp Lakewood staff! This week we are introducing you to a few of our cabin counselors. Let's get to know Frosty, Gophernickelbackumbrella, Quidditch, Salad Water and Scorpio. And as always check back regularly to meet more of the people that make YMCA Camp Lakewood great! Camp name: Frosty Position at Camp: Cabin Counselor Where are you from? Katikati, New Zealand Tell us a fun fact about yourself: I got the “Most Improved” award in my soccer teams throughout middle and high school for six straight years. I either improved a lot of my coaches felt really, really bad for me. Favorite food: Vegemite on toast, or any kind of ice cream that isn’t mint associated. Superpower you want: Invisibility. That’d be super rad. What you love about Camp: The complete and utter lack of judgment and hostility. Everyone at camp is free to be himself or herself without fear of looking silly or being made fun of. Camp name: Gophernickelbackumbrella Position at Camp: Cabin Counselor Where are you from? Selfoss Iceland Tell us a fun fact about yourself: When I was younger, my favorite hobby was collecting napkins. Favorite food: Watermelon Superpower you want: To be able to fly What you love about Camp: I can’t put into words how special camp is to me. It’s the happiest, best and most fun place on earth. It truly is a home away from home. Camp Name: Quidditch Position at Camp: Cabin Counselor Where are you from? St. Louis, MO Tell us a fun fact about yourself: I have extra bones in my feet! Favorite food: Chocolate Frogs Superpower you want: Teleportation What you love about Camp: At Camp, you can be your honest self without worrying about what people think, and the family you make will never go away. I wouldn’t trade that for the world! Camp Name: Salad Water Position at Camp: Cabin Counselor Where are you from? St. Louis, MO Tell us a fun fact about yourself: I can speak chimpanzee. Favorite food: Tacos with rice and beans! Superpower you want: The ability to make a milkshake with my mind. What you love about Camp: You can ALL the fun imaginable with the BEST people while being 100% YOU!! And it’s so sunny! Camp Name: Scorpio Position at Camp: Cabin Counselor Where are you from? Edwardsville, IL Tell us a fun fact about yourself: Part-time hammock’er, full-time dog admirer Favorite food: Cadbury Eggs Superpower you want: Echolocation