Ella Katz Is Not Who You Think She Is

At 16, Ella Katz already knows who she is and what she likes. While swimming and traveling are two of her favorite pastimes, Ella’s ultimate favorite place is her summer camp, Camp Barney.

Ella started going to camp when she was 8-years-old, so she’s been going to camp for almost half her life. She has a great connection with her camp friends and she describes when she sees them for the first time in a year as, “The most special moment ever.” Camp Barney is a special place for Ella in the sense that she is connecting with her friends that have been gone for a year and gets to spend quality time with them.  Ella’s favorite activities at Camp Barney consists of ziplining across the water and cooking outside in the camper kitchen. She really enjoys the lake, which is where she spends her free time. Ella described camp ending as being very sad since she then has to go back to reality. My camp is just a few miles from hers, which is kind of cool.

Summer is Ella’s favorite time of the year, since she absolutely loves to be at camp.Her articulate way of responding to my questions really showed a lot about her true character and her passion for Camp Barney. Her passion for camp is so amazing and I can really see how good of a connection she has with it. She is a self-described extrovert, meaning really likes putting herself out there. Camp is a perfect place for her to do so. Next year, Ella has hopes of being a counselor at her camp, which her personality is perfect for.  I can tell no matter what, that this young woman is going to do great things.

By Dylan Steinfeld