WILD BABYSITTERS
All of the Wild Kids below are High Schoolers who have been, or currently are, a part of our After School Program and are recommended by our adult Guide Team.
Julia Beres
Grade: 12th
Phone Number: (808) 381-5300
Email: julia.beres@lejardinacademy.org
About Julia: I love the beach and volleyball, and playing in the forest with kids.
Experience: I love working with younger kids! I am very responsible, reliable, and love to play games.
Age range Julia is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Sage Yourk
Grade: 12th
Phone Number: (808) 766-7683
Email: Sageroseyourk@gmail.com
About Sage: Hi! My name is Sage Yourk. I am a senior here at Le Jardin. I absolutely love working with kids and am comfortable caring for all age ranges. My top priority is always to build a relationship and provide a safe, comfortable space for your kiddo.Please don't hesitate to reach out with any further questions. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Experience: I have a younger brother and have 4+ years of babysitting experience, working with kids of all age ranges. I do have my license and can commute anywhere on the island. My availability is weeknights after 4 pm on days that I don’t have work. Thank you for considering me to take care of your kiddos!
Age range Sage is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Bella Shuck
Grade: 12th
Phone Number: (808) 892-9335
Email: bella.shuck@lejardinacademy.org
About Bella: I live with my mom, dad, and my three brothers. Two of my brothers are younger and I often babysit them. I love to work with kids, and I am CPR and Heimlich certified!
Experience: I am a Junior Counselor for Wild Kids and have worked with K-4th graders in the forest after school.
Age range Bella is most comfortable working with: 1-10 years old
Drivers License: Yes
Melody Jones
Grade: 12th
Phone Number: (808) 807-3103
Email: Melody.jones@lejardinacademy.org
About Melody: I am a senior and have been a part of Wild Kids since middle school. I love to hike and surf and hangout with kids. I would absolutely love to babysit for you!
Experience: I have been babysitting since 6th grade and am comfortable with all ages.
Age range Melody is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Lilly Fitzgerald
Grade: 12th
Phone Number: (808) 292-5950
Email: Lilly.Fitzgerald@lejardinacademy.org
About Lilly: I am a senior I love kids and spending time with them! I like to go outside and do fun activities.
Experience: I have been babysitting since 6th grade and have experience taking care of younger family members.
Age range Lilly is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Sophie Zienkiewicz
Grade: 11th
Phone Number: (808) 391-7924
Email: Sophie.zienkiewicz@lejardinacedemy.org
About Sophie: Hi! My name is Sophie, and I’m 16 years old. I love spending time with my family and friends, going to the beach, and playing volleyball. I also really enjoy being around kids and making sure they have a fun, safe, and positive time. I’m responsible, caring, patient, and I love coming up with fun activities to do with kids. I’m excited to meet new families and create a comfortable and fun experience for both parents and kids!
Experience: I have been babysitting since I was in 5th grade, so I have several years of experience caring for children. I have also worked as a nanny before, which has given me experience with different routines, ages, and personalities. During the school volleyball season, I am busy with volleyball, but once the season is over, I work as a TA at a preschool in their after-school extended-day program. I am comfortable caring for children of all ages and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for them.
Age range Sophie is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Elyse Barra
Grade: 11th
Phone Number: (808) 366-8488
Email: elyse.barra@lejardinacademy.org
About Elyse: Hi I'm Elyse and I live in Kailua. I love the beach, hiking, baking, playing soccer, and being outside! I love kids and would love to help out families at LJA when they need it!
Experience: I have been babysitting since I was 11 and have lots of experience with kids. My experience comes from babysitting, being a junior counselor in the forest after school, and working in extended day.
Age range Elyse is most comfortable working with: 3 and up!
Drivers License: Yes
Maya Wright
Grade: 11th
Phone Number: (808) 562-6103
Email: wrightmayam@gmail.com
About Maya: I love to spend my free time outdoors and with friends. Some of my favorite things to do are hiking, going to the beach, and playing soccer. I have two younger brothers who I babysit often and I love interacting with kids!
Experience: This is my 4th year being a Wild Kids Junior Councilor, and I was a Junior Councilor on the Wild Kids middle school Big Island trip over the summer. I have previous babysitting experience for many families and age ranges.
Age range Maya is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Olive Cody
Grade: 11th
Phone Number: (808)-436-8169
Email: olive.cody@lejardinacademy.org
About Olive: I have 2 younger siblings, and I love taking care of kids. I am a runner, and I play soccer. I also sing and I am involved in musical theatre and dance. I like to hike, go to the beach ride bikes, do crafts and read. I also like baking and cooking new recipes. I am a part of the Wild Kids council, the Global Citizenship Diploma Steering Committee, National Honor Society, and am am the student leader of the Hawaii Autism Foundation dances. I am always doing community service and helping people in my daily life.
Experience: I have younger siblings that I babysit all the time, and I play games with them, cook for them and always make it a great time. I have babysat for years, and I am always taking care of peoples kids in group settings.
Age range Olive is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Leah Surina
Grade: 10th
Phone Number: (808)-778-9287
Email: Leahsurina@gmail.com
About Leah: I am one of four girls. I paddle and play volleyball. I love working with kids of all ages and have been babysitting since fifth grade. I am CPR certified and am prepared to take care of your kids.
Experience: I have been babysitting for 5 years. I have also been a wild kids' JC for multiple grade levels.
Age range Leah is most comfortable working with: All ages!
Drivers License: Yes
Malia Vu
Grade: 9th
Phone Number: (808) 763 - 0921
Email: malia.lynntien@gmail.com
About Malia: I am an only child and lived in Seattle when I was younger. I kayak, swim, and play water polo, and I really like to be outside and active. I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and reading.
Experience: I've been babysitting for more than two years with kids aged four to eight. I am also a Wild Kids junior counselor for the kindergarteners. I've completed the Junior Lifeguard Program multiple times and know how to do child CPR and the Heimlich.
Age range Malia is most comfortable working with: 3 and up!
Drivers License: No