High Hope Day Camp

Barbara Floyd - Camp Director

            Barbara received a B.A. in Mathematics Education from Georgian Court University. During the school year, she is a Mathematics Teacher, Gymnastics Coach and Swimming Coach at Brick Township High School. She has been involved in camping for the past 22 summers, serving as the Aquatics Director. Along with her teaching certification, she holds certifications as a Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and in C.P.R. and First Aid.

Kirsten Hill – Team Leader

        My name is Kirsten Hill. I enjoy winter sports like snowmobiling, dog sledding and ice skating. I own a business called “It’s All About The Dog” where I make and sell doggy spa products. I adore my dog’s Cheekah and Bacchus. We do a lot of traveling together.

       After working for fifteen years in the civil engineering field I was ready for a career change. I now work as a counselor for the morning and after care programs in the Millstone Primary School. Though I enjoyed my previous job I believe I’ve found my calling in child care.

Jillian Izard – Team Leader

          Jillian Izard is currently a Junior at the University of Delaware majoring in the study of Biology. She is an active member in the campus ministry the Warriors for Christ. She has plans of attending medical school and hopes to become an anesthesiologist. She thoroughly enjoys working with kids and is excited to aid in the upbringing of the next generation!

Shaiyam Flavaney – Counselor

              Shaiyam Flavaney is currently a junior at Jackson Liberty high School. He currently holds the titles of President of the Class of 2011, The President of the National Honor Society, The Executive Director of the French National Honor Society and the Business Manager of the Yearbook. In addition to his positions of leadership he also finds time to play football and weight lift all while maintaining a 4.6 GPA. Shaiyam is also employed as the webmaster for Hope Cathedral, so he is closely related to the heart and ambitions of the camp. He is excited about his second year working for the High Hope Day Camp and feels it will be a summer of exponential growth and constant fun.

Christopher Bette - Counselor

            My name is Christopher (Chris) Paul Bette and I’m from New Egypt, NJ. I am graduating from New Egypt High School in June of this year. I played varsity soccer for four years and was captain of my schools soccer team this past year. I also play travel soccer for the German American Kickers U19 team. I’ve been playing soccer since I was four years old. I am a member of both the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. I will be attending Albright College this fall and playing soccer for their team. I plan on majoring in business and entering their pre-law program. I have a twin brother who will also be attending Albright and playing soccer as well. I enjoy watching sports and I am an avid soccer fan as well as a Jets, Islanders, Knicks and Mets fan. I am looking forward to being a camp counselor at High Hope Day Camp this summer.

Michael Bette – Counselor

               My name is Michael (Mike) Paul Bette and I’m from New Egypt, NJ. I have a twin brother who will also be a counselor at High Hope Day Camp. I am graduating with honors from New Egypt High School in June. I played varsity soccer for four years and was a Captain of my high school’s soccer team this past year. I also play travel soccer for the German American Kickers U19 team. I’ve been playing soccer since I was four years old. I am a member of both the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America. This Fall I will be attending Albright College as a freshman, and will be playing soccer as well. I plan on majoring in International Affairs and business. Some of my hobbies include playing soccer, going to the beach, and having a good time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to being a camp counselor at High Hope Day Camp this summer.

Mandee Russo – Counselor

            My name is Mandee Russo, and I am 17 years old. I enjoy dance, basketball, cheerleading, basketball, cheerleading and the beach. I participated in the Pop Warner dance for 9 years, and this august I will be starting my tenth. I have won3 regional championships, placed in the championships, placed in the top 5 nationals twice and this past season won the national title! I have been playing basketball for 6 years and now play on my school’s varsity team. I have been cheering since freshman year and was a captain last season and voted co-captain again this season. However, I think I’m going to join cross-country with my brother instead! I am a summer girl and love being outside, especially at the beach. I look forward to starting camp and excited to meet the girls!

Marc Russo – Counselor

                My name is Marc Russo and I enjoy sports, eating, hanging out with friends, watching movies, and goin to the beach or pretty much anything outdoors. I also am a decently good artist and will be taking the advanced placement art course my senior year. I am 17 and a junior at New Egypt High School run for the cross-country team and play for the lacrosse team. I am in a number of clubs in my school including Interact Club, History Club, Student Government, National Honor Society, and Environmental Club. Additionally, I love swimming and my previous job last summer was as a lifeguard at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. I have two sisters, one is older than me and the other is my twin, Mandee. She will be working at the Day Camp this summer as well. I hope this summer is a good one and I can’t wait for it to start!

Karolina Iwaniuk

My name is Karolina Iwaniuk, I am twenty years old. I attended Lakewood High School and graduated in 2008. I currently attend Fairleigh Dickinson University; I will graduate in 2012 with a degree in Psychology. After receiving my degree I hope to become a clinical psychologist with a specialty in child psychology. I love working with children of all ages, I love to see the smile on their face when you do something nice for them. I enjoy reading, going to the beach and being around friends and family. I have many years of experience with children because I babysit on the side. This will be my first year working at a camp and I am looking forward to this amazing experience!