John Park - Boys Counselor

John is currently attending The University of California Irvine where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Intelligent Systems and a minor in management and statistics. He is a rising star in the software and computer intelligence field working as an Intern with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. He is an AP Scholar with distinction and the Former President of Youth Leadership Council at the Pretend City Children’s Museum. He is also an accomplished martial artist having studied and earned a Black Belt in Taekwondo.
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He is a former violin student of David Chavez and a graduate of Beckman High School in Tustin USD. While there he played in orchestra all 4 years under Jim Kollias. He started violin under Jim Thompson in the beginning of sixth grade and has been playing ever since. As an alumnus of Wildwood, his passion for the “camp experience” is rooted in fond memories of Friday night skits and dances. The opportunity to study at Wildwood “truly accelerated my progression as a violinist.” He is excited to be a counselor this year and make a big impact on the next generation of Wildwood Campers.
WIMA, (Wildwood Institute of Music and Arts) is sponsored by Wildwood Music Associates, Inc., a non-profit  501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of the "Arts" through education and performance. Students qualified to participate fully in the Wildwood Summer Music Program are accepted without regard to race or creed.