I learned about Camp Spin Off from my Boys & Girls Club. I always wanted to learn how to Dj, so as soon as I turned 13 I asked the teen director (Clarence) to teach me. I got the hang of it pretty quick, but I still had a long way to go. When I […]
I learned about Camp Spin Off because one day I went to the Boys & Girls Club and saw some friends participating in a DJ battle. At the end, they all won a scholarship to go Camp Spin Off. When they came back from Camp Spin Off they said it was the best time they […]
Bella Fiasco: How long have you been DJing? Going on 5 years this August. What inspired you to become a DJ? I come from a musically inclined family, everyone plays an instrument. There’s never been a day without music in our home and I wouldn’t have it any other way. My dad introduced me to […]
How long have you been DJing? I have been DJing professionally since 2008 What inspired you to become a DJ? I grew up in Chicago which chi is the birthplace of house music. I was big into the underground rave scene. Which is a huge influence on my music. I was lucky to hear the […]
This past year was the first time I had the chance to stop by Camp Spin-Off. It was a great experience to come and talk to the kids, tell some stories and hopefully inspire the campers to take their love for DJing to new levels. I had a blast during the Q&A by the […]
I started going to Camp Spinoff in 2013. 2015 was my third year, and it was by far the best year yet. From the late-night conversations in my cabin to the pool parties, this year was amazing. At the beginning of the week we went through ice breakers, got our swag bags, and watched […]
I was excited to hear I would be returning to camp spin off as a T.A. This was a great experience for me and the students to have an opportunity to do what we are so passionate about. I enjoyed watching all the kids learn and improve their skills as DJ’s. It was also great […]
As most of you may know, one of the most important essences of camp is the DJs. The counselors are such a big part that it would not be the same if they were not there, but why does the counselor/camper relationship have to stop at camp? Well it doesn’t, on September 6; the famous […]
DJs are not always known for their acts of kindness, but some should be known. A very generous DJ by the name of Leslie Santos, or DJ Lezlee, was kind enough to give one of the campers a fully functioning and basically new, Traktor Kontroller. This act of kindness will forever be remembered as a […]
1. What is your best memory of camp? Discovering Ableton Live when I was a camper back in 2011! Totally changed my life.2. What is the most valuable lesson learned at camp? 2. What is the most valuable lesson learned at camp? Networking is up there for sure. The amount of connections & friends you […]
1. What is your best memory of camp? making so many new friends!!! 2. What is the most valuable lesson learned at camp? Never to take your own life for granted. You never really know what people are going through on the inside until you get a chance to meet so many new people and […]
We have many campers each year ask us how they can get the needed funds to attend Camp Spin-Off, so we have decided to make a list to help our future campers! The following is a list of ideas to fundraise your way to camp. -Bake Sale: Having a bake sale wether it be cookies […]
