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Portrait of Kolby Kennedy

Honor Society® member

Kolby Kennedy

summer camp counselor at Kanakuk KampOut

  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University
  • parks and recreation management
  • Class of 2024
  • chickasha, Oklahoma

Member since August 2021

About

I am currently a Parks and Recreation Management Student at Southwestern Oklahoma Sate University in Weatherford, OK. I am studying to be able to work at or own a christian summer camp. I grew up in Chickasha, OK. My Dad owns a steakhouse in a small town called Amber just outside of Chickasha and my Mom is the assistant principal at Chickasha high highschool. I worked at my dads restaurant for almost 9-10 Years. My parents encouraged me to find something I love to do and learn to make money off of that. I have always grown up going to summer camps so they became a big part of my life. For 12 years I attended Kanakuk Kamps in Missouri and in July 2021 I started working for Kanakuk. When I was a kid I knew what I wanted to be when I got older. I want to be able to share the amazing experiences and be able to help kids find or grow in their faith. From being a camper to a Jr counselor to finally a counselor I've loved all the experiences.

Education

  • southwestern oklahoma state university

    parks and recreation management

    2020 – 2024

Goals and interests

Career goal

I am currently studying to be able to own and manage a christian summer camp. Either by making one from the ground up or Becoming a director at a Christain camp.

Graduate school interests

After getting a degree in parks and recreation management I plan to start working towards the goal of owning a Summer camp.

Outside the classroom

I love to be outside. I like fishing, camping, and being with friends and family.

Experience

  • summer camp counselor

    Kanakuk KampOut

    Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

  • cook

    Southwestern Oklahoma State University Grill

    Sep 2020 – May 2021

  • cook

    Kens Steakhouse

    Jan 2013 – Jun 2021

Volunteering

  • Sponser

    Crosstimbers

    Jun 2021

  • Jr counselor

    Kanakuk

    Jun 2016 – Jun 2021

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent