Meet the Team
Courtney Jacobson
Director of Camp Shai and Youth Programs
Bio for Campers:
2021 is Courtney Jacobson’s fourth summer at Camp Shai. Courtney’s favorite parts of camp are Survivor and Sports (especially dodgeball). Her favorite camp song is “Ravioli”. In her free time Courtney enjoys hanging out with her dogs Amaya and Zuri, hiking, and skiing.
Bio for Parents:
Daniel Siegel
Associate Director of Camp Shai
Bio for Campers:
This is Daniel’s fourth summer with Camp Shai! Daniel’s favorite parts of camp are STEM projects and teambuilding games. His favorite camp song is “Boa Constrictor”. In his free time, Daniel enjoys mountain biking, camping, and cooking.
Bio for Parents:
Daniel is no stranger to summer camp! Daniel has a history staffing both overnight and day camps. A bulk of his experiences comes from his eight summers on staff in various positions at Camp Young Judaea Midwest in Wisconsin where he created innovative a and outdoor adventure programming. Daniel is originally Overland Park, Kansas and has a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Kansas.
Our Summer Staff
Our summer staff are typically college students, high school students, and master’s degree students. Our Unit Heads are typically teachers (who love having a summer out of the classroom with us) who oversee the counselorsand our Inclusion Staff have significant experience working with children with identified needs. We are committed to hiring only the BEST counselors and all staff are rigorously trained and invested in your camper’s social-emotional growth, safety, and overall experience.