Jess is Our New Junior Camp Athletics Director

Shibley Shibley! My name is Jess Marback and I am thrilled to announce my new role at camp this summer as Junior Camp Athletic Director. I have been a part of the Shibley family for 12 years. The past eight summers I have been a group leader in Junior Camp encouraging children to try new activities and give it their best! Seeing the success in a child’s eyes is the most rewarding experience anyone can ever hope for.

I have an extensive background in athletics.  During my childhood and high school career, I played a variety of sports. As I got older, I predominantly played basketball and softball. My athletic career continued in college where I was the starting catcher at Post University in Connecticut.  I come from a family of five children, so competition is second nature to me.

During the summer I will create a safe, positive, nurturing, and empathetic environment for our youngest and newest athletes to develop their skills. I look forward to new tournaments, games, and fun activities for all junior campers.  I will focus on making sure each physical activity is fun and engaging for campers of all skill levels. We will work on teamwork and building self-confidence.  I’m a fan of the Yankees, Jets, and Rangers, but I love watching all the sports and all the teams with my family on the weekends.

During the school year I work as an educator at Weber Middle School, and I have three children, Lola, Georgia and Briar, of which two are attending camp this summer.  It is truly incredible to be able to see the growth and happiness that my children and all campers have at camp.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing them come off the bus smiling, happy and dirty!  Summer can’t come soon enough and I’m looking forward to working with all the new and returning campers!