Staff Spotlight - Jacob Byck

Jacob Byck returns to North Star for his seventh summer and his third on staff. A native of Deerfield, IL, Jacob just graduated from Deerfield High School. Jacob will be trading his DHS Warrior red for Spartan green as next year he'll head to Michigan State University where he'll be a freshman in the fall.

Jacob is a big sports fan. He's played baseball and was also an assistant coach. We're excited to have him back as a cabin counselor instructing softball and other athletics. 

More about Jacob

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what are three things you'd bring?
 - I would bring a sleeping bag, a football, and a hammock.

What is your favorite spot at camp?
- The Council Ring.

If you could have lunch with any two people, dead or alive, who would they be?
- If I could have lunch with any two people, it would be Jonah Hill and Pete Rose.

What sports team(s) that you root for?
-The Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears, and Michigan State.

What is your favorite special program at camp?

-  Glen’s Game.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and what would you do there?
- I would go to Italy and eat as much pizza and pasta there as possible.

What's your go-to pie at the Norske Nook?
-  Chocolate Peanut Butter.

Best holiday gift that you've ever gotten?
- An iPad.

How has camp impacted you?

- Camp has impacted me into becoming a responsible person. I never would have imagined being the counselor I am today without going to camp. On top of that, being an overnight camp counselor has taught me how to connect with kids, or any group of people. I am a totally different person as a result of camp.