Staff Spotlight: Jamie Ball

Posted on July 1, 2018 at 6:00 am

Name: Jamie Ball

Age of T1D Diagnosis: 2 years old

How long have you been attending Camp Seale Harris? 10 years

Which camp programs are you working this summer? (Hopefully) every camp this summer except for Dothan!

Do you remember the first CSH program you attended? What was it like? I attended Fall Family Camp in 2009 – it was amazing what going to camp did for my confidence!

Is there a year of camp that stands out among the rest? Senior Week 2015 was my favorite year because that was the year I made all of my life long friendships.

What is the biggest change from your time as a camper to your role as a staff member? The confidence I have in myself.

What is your favorite thing about being a Camp Seale Harris staff member? I get to see kids do things for the first time and encourage them like I was encouraged growing up at camp.

What is your favorite activity at camp? Bonding with others 🙂

What is your favorite camp song? Hagalena Magalena

What is your favorite camp meal or snack? Chicken Finger night & smudgies

How is CSH helping you “live well” with diabetes? CSH gave me friends to talk to who really understand me.

How has CSH helped to shape you into who you are today? Camp brought me out of my comfort zone and gave me confidence.