Next up in our Meet the Counselors series: Bethany Draycott! Bethany hails from Blackpool on the northwest coast of England. Her energetic spirit will bring a whole lot of fun to camp. She’s up for a summer of fun, trying lots of new things, and making memories to last a lifetime. Please welcome us in joining Bethany!
Tell us a little bit about where you live and where you grew up.
So I have always lived in Blackpool which is in the United Kingdom which is famous for the Blackpool Tower and Blackpool pleasure beach. I live with my mum and my two siblings and 3 cats.
When it’s your turn to control the tunes in the camp van, what kind of music will we be listening to? : )
Sooo everyone that I’m friends with hates my music taste as it’s loaded with artists that aren’t as new such as Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, and pink. I also love Disney channel music, give me a bit of Hannah Montana and I will be sorted. I also do know newer Disney music as well such as the music from the Descendants films.
What do you do during the school year?
At the moment, I am working at Blackpool Pleasure Beach as a ride operator in the Nickelodeon land section. I enjoy this as it keeps me busy.
What’s one thing campers would be surprised to learn about you?
I am also dyslexic myself and I didn’t know until I was 19. I am now 22 and have a couple of years to learn about my dyslexia and find out what works for me. Another thing that I’m a bit scared to mention is that I know how to braid hair, so I will be expecting to be braiding hair a lot this summer which I’m happy to do.
Dog or cat person?
So I like both but I’ve never had a dog so I can’t really speak much about them, I 100% want one though when I’m older. I have 3 cats and they’re called Maddie, Minnie, and Luna and I’m going to miss them so much this summer.
How do your friends describe you?
I’ve got them to answer this and they said “ Energetic, bubbly, small in height but a big personality”
This is true, I’m always being told that I talk a mile a minute.
What can campers do to win your heart?
Just to be themselves and enjoy themselves this summer, and for them to know that if they need anything then I am here for them.
What advice would you give campers for being successful at camp?
Just to try their best, that’s all I can ask for, and to give things a chance, as you will never know that you won’t like something if you don’t give it a try.
What are your hopes for this summer? / What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I’m hoping that this will be the best summer that I’ve ever had and I’m looking forward to it so much, I am also looking forward to the weather in America as in the UK, it is nearly always cold and wet so it will make a nice change.
