Danielle Kaplan

10th Summer!

My name is Danielle, but people at camp call me Cookie. This year will be my TENTH SUMMER at Chippewa! I am from Deerfield, IL and am currently a freshman at the University of Texas. Outside of camp, I like to play field hockey, hang out with my best friends, and lay with my dog, Trixie. One thing not a lot of people know about me is that I love to watch Jeopardy.

This summer at camp, I will be teaching skiing, sailing, and swimming. I love teaching these activities because I LOVE THE LAKE! My favorite camp meal is barbecue and my favorite Cathy’s flavor is Lemon Sorbet. My favorite Evening Program is the Camper Talent Show because I love watching campers’ confidence as they step out of their comfort zone and perform in front of the whole camp (and, of course, the Chippy Dance Party after). I love being a Chippy because Chippewa has taught me the importance of being my unique self and I have met my best friends in the world at camp. Chippewa is truly the most accepting and supportive community in the world! I am most excited for the summer of 2025 because I can’t wait to reunite with the campers and the staff and spend my Ten Year at my favorite place on Earth!