Name: Michael “Grandpa” Katz
Age: 36
Bunk: Neutrino
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Why he Chose Beam: He saw a posting for it on the internet
Hobbies: Listening and playing music, drawing, traveling, writing, and biking
Job: Computer Teacher
Education: Towson State University in Baltimore, MD
Special Talents: Playing the guitar and making music
Weird Habits: Snoring, laughing and talking in his sleep
Favorite Foods: Sushi and pizza
Favorite Color: Green
Pets: None
Siblings: Older sister, Jennifer and younger half sister Lauren
Goals: To make sure Teddy bathes and changes his clothes every day (Camper in Neutrino)
Important Events: Becoming an uncle and teacher
Favorite Sports: Basketball
Favorite Teams: Any New York teams
Craziest Things Done: Spent a week in the desert with 30,000 people
Most Embarrassing Moment: None
Happiest When: Creating things and spending time with nieces

—Interview by Shea, 12, Nebula