19 July 2012

Stonybrook Spotlight: Jim Stricchiola

Stonybrook Spotlight:  Sports Specialist Jim Stricchiola



Jim Stricchiola is true blue Stonybrook Day Camp, and we certainly are happy about that!  For 15 years, Jim has been an important part of camp and our campers just adore him.  He is our official basketball guru and can often he seen shooting hoops with campers throughout the day. An excellent role model for staff, he is fun, dependable and always willing to help wherever needed. He also serves as one of our Van Drivers!



Family:  Two daughters, who have grown up at camp and are now both counselors.
Hobbies: Spending time with daughters and his girlfriend.  In addition to sports, he also enjoys cooking.
Profession:  Teaches 4th grade elementary school in Madison.



Best Camp Memory:  “I loved seeing my girls learn to swim and conquering the challenge course.” 

Advice for new mom or dads coming to work at camp (or simply any parent): “Enjoy the moments. They go by quickly. One moment your kids are in Nursery and then next thing you know it they are in Teen Xtreme.”




Camp philosophy: “Teach the campers to work hard. It is important to learn the basics. And keep at it.  Continue to try to improve. But most of all have fun.”



Other:  Jim runs a SEND A KID TO CAMP PROGRAM and he has done so for the part 7 years.  It is simply a life changing experience for a child, who otherwise would not be able to attend camp, to spend their summer enjoying the freedom, friendship, and fun that camp offers. The program gets a lot of help from Madison Police Department, Elks club, and Stonybrook Day Camp.

For anyone who wants more information on supporting Jim’s effort, they can email him at stricchiolaj@madisonpublicschools.org.

Jim, you are truly a Stonybrook All-Star and we appreciate it so much!


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