Camp Wenonah uses a Management Team approach to supervise all activity in Camp. The full-time Camp Wenonah Management Team includes Owner/Senior Director Jeff Bradshaw, Associate Directors Mike Stewart, and Renata Bradshaw - all of whom reside on-site in Muskoka - and Associate Director Caron Brick, who works from our Main Office in Burlington.
Other seasonal members of the Wenonah Management Team include:
MANAGEMENT TEAMJeff Bradshaw (Owner / Senior Director) From Burlington, ON; 30 years staff experience (18 years Director/Coordinator); currently serves as President of Canadian Camping Association; has served on Ontario Camping Association Board of Directors; served on Organizing Committee of 8th International Camping Congress (Quebec City, 2008); coordinated annual OCA Skills Weekend; served on many OCA Committees and Task Forces; member of the Society of Camp Directors. Renata Bradshaw (Associate Director - WEEnonah, Women's Weekends, Outdoor Centre) From Burlington, ON; 30 years camp experience; 10 years teaching experience at Halton District School Board; served as Adjunct Professor with Faculty of Education at York Univeristy (Toronto, ON); former course instructor at Mohawk College. Caron Brick (Associate Director - Administration) From Burlington, ON; 9 years Wenonah staff experience; coordinates all activity at Burlington Office; previously worked with CUMIS Insurance, and Sheridan College; proud mother and grandmother. Brad Laidlaw (Associate Director - Food Service) From Collingwood, ON; 4th year Wenonah staff member; former Sous Chef at Glen Abbey Golf Club (Oakville, ON); former Chef at Chateau Lake Louise (Alberta), Windermere House (Muskoka), and Blue Mountain Resort (Collingwood); currently Executive Chef at Georgian Peaks Ski Club (Collingwood); past recipient of Ski Canada's award for fine dining. Liz McClounie (Associate Director - Period Five Co-Director) From Prince George (BC); 11 years staff experience at Wenonah; inaugural recipient of Wenonah 10 year staff award; past Director of Silent Voice sign language program; graduate of Queen's Unversity (BA, Political Studies) and George Brown College (Diploma, ASL-English Interpreter), past co-chair of the Celebrate Wenonah anniversary campaign. Jason Monteith (Associate Director - Period Five Co-Director) From Oakville, ON; 10 years staff experience at Wenonah; past Director of Wenonah Day Camp; high school with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board; past co-chair of the 2006 Celebrate Wenonah anniversary campaign; proud father of two children. Mike Stewart (Associate Director - Summer Camp, Outdoor Centre) From Toronto, ON; 12 years camp staff experience (7 with Wenonah); graduate of Trent University (B.A.) and Unversity of Toronto (B.Ed.); volunteer with Ontario Camping Association; Coordinated Canada Camps Tour in conjunction with 8th International Camping Congress; recipient of International Camping Congress Letter Award of Merit (2008), and Letter from President of Canadian Camping Association (2009). Simon Wells (Associate Director - Capital Development and Maintenance) From Burlington, ON; 11 years staff experience at Wenonah; popular presenter of program leadership workshops; graduate of the University of Dalhousie (BA, Psychology) and the University of New Brunswick (B.Ed); taught at St. Paul's School in London, England; currently owner and operator of "Hire a Handier Man." SUPERVISORY STAFF Marleigh Austin (Girls' Camp Director) From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; student at McGill University (pyschology); past volunteer at Easter Seals Camp Tidnish (Amherst, NS); NLS certified; Tutor with Mindworks Tutoring; past recipient of Leaside Women's Associate Scholarship and Gladys Heintz Trophy as Female Athlete and Leader of the Year; Ontario Scholar. Lindsay Babcock (Leadership Director) From Cambridge, ON; 5th year staff member; student of History at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); NLS, Wilderness First Aid, ORKCA Lakewater 1A, CYA White II certified; fluent in French; past Schaefer Scholarship Recipient. Mieke Barrette (Program Director - Creative) From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; third year student of Communication at Wilfrid Laurier University; active fundraiser with Invisible Children charity; volunteer with Wilfrid University Orientation for first year students; former Member of Academic Intergrity Council; Ontario Scholar. John Brownscombe (Boys' Camp Director) From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 2 years previous experience as camper; Bronze Cross certified; student of World Religions at Queen's Univeristy (Kingston, ON); participated in student exchange program to Lanciano, Italy; past volunteer at El Hogar orphanage (Tegucigalpa, Honduras). Andrew Cohrs (Tripping Director) From Toronto, ON; 6th year camp staff member; 5 years previous experience as camper; NLS certified; workshop presenter at 8th International Camping Congress (Quebec City, 2008); traveled to Africa to work in the community of Larabanga; studied abroad in Guatemala; currently completing 4th year at University of Northern British Columbia (Prince George, BC); 2007 Schaefer Scholarship recipient. Matt Henderson (Business Manager) From Acton, ON; 9 years camp staff experience; former Assistant Director at YMCA Camp Pine Crest and Leadership Director at Glen Mhor Camp; NLS certified; Wilderness First Responder; graduate of Seneca College (Fire Protection Engineering Technician); student of Outdoor Recreation/History at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, ON). Alison Hendrick (Girls' Camp Director) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student at University of Guelph (Studio Arts); studied abroad in London, UK (Fall 2008); fluent in French; inaugural recipient of Simon Wells Award (2007); former recipient of Lorraine Monk Book Award; Ontario Scholar. Colin Knott (Leadership Director) From Toronto, ON; 5th year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Stephen LeMesurier (Boys' Camp Director - August Camp, POLARIS Director - July Camp) From Toronto, ON; 4th year staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; third year student of Political Studies and History at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); participating in study abroad program to Herstmonceux Castle (East Sussex, UK) in Winter 2009; past member of Main Campus Residence Council at Queen's Univeristy; former Orientation Leader volunteer; speaks French; avid guitarist. Ryan Mueller (Boys' Camp Director - July Camp) From Oakville, ON; 5th year staff member; 4 years of camping experience; student at University of New Hampshire; former Outward Bound participant; Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award recipient. Cam Rowlands (Program Director - Administrative) From Toronto, ON; 5th year staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; NLS and Wilderness First Aid certified; third year student in Business Administration at Sir Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); received Varsity Letter in Men's Rugby; active with Wilfrid Laurier University Supply Chain Management Club; fluent in French; Ontario Scholar. Matt Sirek (Operations Coordinator) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); fluent in French; active community volunteer; Ontario Scholar; inaugural recipient of Simon Wells Award (2007). Tanya Springer (Period Five Director) From Ottawa, ON; 9 years camp staff experience (6 with Wenonah); graduate from International Development program at University of Guelph (B.A. Hons); Director of Operations & Fashion Editor for Ottawa Life Magazine; Founder, Publicist, and Grant Author for StickNoBills Media; former Director with Shikoku Canadian Global Camp (Takamatsu, Japan); volunteers with Sheppards of Good Hope and GiveMeaning.com. Julia Stephenson (Wellness Director) From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 7 years previous experience as camper; NLS, CPR, Level 1 ORCA certified; third year student at McGill University (Montreal); President of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority; past volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and McGill First Aid Services. Chris Williamson (Operations Coordinator) From Toronto, ON; 4th year staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; avid guitarist; third year student in Communications at Sir Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); past volunteer with Daily Bread Food Bank (Toronto, ON); accomplished guitarist; active athlete. LEADERSHIP DIRECTORS Alex Campbell (WCIT Director) From Toronto, ON; 5th year staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; fourth year History student at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); has appeared on Dean's Honour List at University for three years; received B2 French Certification; current Chair of History Departmental Student Council; past Undergraduate Representative on University Faculty Search Committee; avid guitarist; Ontario Scholar. Justin Deyell (POLARIS Director) From London, ON; 5th year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; third year student of Psychology at Carleton University (Ottawa, ON); avid musician; active community volunteer. Janette Downie (POLARIS Director) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years pervious camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; third year English student at Acadia University (Wolfville, NS); past volunteer with Accessible Learning Centre; former Social Convenor with Malvern Collegiate Student Council; received Honours bilingual certificate in French Immersion. Andrea Mager (POLARIS Director) From Collingwood, ON; 4th year staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; third year student in Social Science at Univeristy of Western Ontario (London, ON); current New Member Coordintator of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Executive Council; past Chairwoman for Pi Beta Phi; active with Speed Read charity event; snowboard instructor at Alpine Ski Club. John Malcolm (POLARIS Director) From Dundas, ON; 5th year staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; third year student in Chemistry at University of Guelph (Guelph, ON); certified Standard First Aid Instructor; Advanced Instructor and Examiner with Lifesaving Soceity; AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certified; Research Assistant with U of G Electrochemistry Lab; active with First Response Team. Emma Pickard (WCIT Director) From Burlington, ON; 5th year staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; NLS and Lifesaving Society Instructors certified; third year student in French at University of Ottawa; enrolled in Spanish language traning (2008/09 academic year); past recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship; accomplished actor and musician (trumpet and bass clarinet). Dan Sadler (POLARIS Director - July Camp, Assistant Operations Coordinator - August Camp) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; second year Engineering student at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); inaugural Wenonah Staff Tennis Ladder Champion; recipient of Queen's U academic entry scholarships; fomer Crescent School Prefect; volunteered with Leap into Literacy Camp; active with intramural hockey and soccer teams; accomplished musician (guitar, piano). PROGRAM, COUNSELLING & SUPPORT STAFF Geoff Allen (Counsellor - July Camp, Operations Staff - August Camp) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, Wilderness First Aid certified; student at Rosseau Lake College (Rosseau, ON); house captain; named school volleyball team captain and Most Valuable Player; past recipient of Coach's Award in Basketball. Rianne Barette (Tripper) From Oakville, ON; 1st year staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, Wilderness First Aid, GPS Greencheck certified; counsellor at Five Star Ranch Day Camp; active volunteer wtih Bronte Creek Project, fostering environmental stewardship and community development. Allison Bennett (Counsellor) From Oakville, ON; 3rd year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student of Engineering at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); received dramatic arts award for leadership in drama; volunteered and taught in Burgau, Portugal; past volunteer badminton instructor at The Oakville Club; Duke of Edinburgh Award recipient; Ontario Scholar. Jeff Blair (Tripper) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; certified by Toronto First Alert (Workplace Safety, WHMIS, EPI-PEN, Child Abuse Reporting); second year student of Political Science at Glendon College, York University (Toronto); Permit Pool Manager, City of Toronto; Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. Torrie Borland (Counsellor) From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR, AED, First Aid certified; Lifesaving Society Instructor; student of Physical Education at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); volunteered as ski instructor with Beaver Valley Ski Club; active with Queen's University Triathlon Club; recipient of Jim McLelland Memorial Scholarship for academics and athletics. Jeff Brewer (General Store Manager) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student in Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS); volunteered with Bloorview Kids Rehab (Toronto); instructor with Snowhawks Ski School; recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Greg Brown (Driftwood Director) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; third year student in Biological Science at University of Guelph; Activity Specialist at Bayview Glen Day Camp (Toronto); past member of Outreach Committee and volunteer with Youth Program at Northlea United Church; volunteered with International Student Volunteers in Ecuador; active in tennis, soccer, golf, and snowboarding (Level 1 Instructor). Ryan Budd (Counsellor) From Thornhill, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and ORCA Level 'C' certified; student in Applied Science at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); volunteered with Habitat for Humanity; participated in service trip to Dominican Republic, helping build schools and work with students; past Peer Tutor in math, science, and social sciences; Honours graduate from High School. Duncan Bull (Program Specialist) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, ORCA Flatwater, CYA White Sail certified; student of Business at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy (Waterloo, ON); certified Tennis Instructor; former Head Boy at Sterling Hall School (Toronto); volunteer English teacher in Northern Thailand; recipient of Crecisimus Crescentium Award at Crescent School (Toronto). Sarah Cattoir (Prep Cook) From Niagara Falls, ON; 1st year camp staff member; student in Culinary Management at Niagara College (Niagara Falls, ON); former server and hostess with Ruby Tuesday and former food runner with The Keg (Niagara Falls); Food Handler, National Sanitation, and WHMIS certified; fluent in French and English. Niki Edwards (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; active with Humberside Collegiate yearbook and newspaper, art club, cross county, girls' volleyball, rugby teams; Peer Tutor; volunteer with Snowbird Tournament. Jon Eidson (Program Specialist) From San Luis Obispo, CA; 1st year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; student in The School of Theatre Film and Television at University of California Los Angeles; assistant at San Luis Obispo International Film Festival; volunteer theatre performer for local charities; active in tennis, golf, running, kayaking, and camping. Christy Faulds (Counsellor) From Markham, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; graduate of Markham District High School; member of Skate Canada synchronized skating team; active volunteer with Adventure Learning Experiences and Markham Family Physicians Flu Clinic; volunteered with Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation; Honour Roll student. Laura Faulds (Waterfront Director) From Markham, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; Lifesaving Society Instructor; second year student in Kinesiology at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); volunteer with Right to Play Soccer Tournament; active with Co-Recreational Soccer, Women's Flag Football, Women's Hockey at McMaster; recipient of Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award and University Flag Football MVP. Natalie Fox (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; member of All The Dance Competitive Dance Team; Ballet Instructor for young children; Lifeguard and Assistant Swim Instructor; volunteered at Toronto East General Hospital. Cameron Gal (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; participated in Go For The Gold Leadership Program; volunteer with children's water polo programs; recipient of Richview Swim Team MVP Award and Water Polo Team MVP Award. Trevor Goodall (Lands Director) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; second year student of Marketing and Consumer Studies at the University of Guelph (Guelph, ON); 2 years of leadership development. David Haskett (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, First Aid, CPR certified; graduate of Rosedale School for the Arts; past staff member at Leaside Memorial Community Gardens; accomplished saxophone player. Miriam Heavenrich (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, ORCA Flatwater, CYA White Sail 2 certified; student at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); active with Math Bridge mathematics education group; member of Queen's University Outdoors Club; awarded Pascal Contest Math Medal; graduated high school with Honours Bilingual Certificate in French; Simon Wells Award recipient (2008). Doug Heiser (Operations Staff) From Ridgefield, CT; 1st year staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; CPR & First Aid certified; staff member and skateboard instructor with Ridgefield Parks & Recreation; member of Jazz Band, Ultimate Frisbee Club, and Table Tennis Club at Ridgefield High School; active with school Marching Band and Wind Ensemble; Honour Roll student. Patrick Hewan (Junior Counselling Staff) From Brampton, ON; 2nd year staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; private saxophone and piano teacher; teaches drama and music to students in grades 1 - 8; active in local jazz combo band; obtained 1st class honours in recent piano examination. Franklin Hobbs (Tripper) From Boston, MA; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; student at Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT); certified in CPR, outdoor emergency care; Ski Patrol at Sugarbush Mountain (Warren, VT); member of National Honor Society; class valedictorian at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School. Paige Homme (Junior Counselling Staff) From Oakville, ON; 2nd year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; volunteer with Credit Valley Hospital; tutor for grade 10 academic science; Assistant Swim Instructor; member of Iroquois Ridge High School Honours Society. Peter Jones (Cook) From Parios, ON; 1st year staff member; student of Culinary Management at Canadore College (North Bay, ON); former Sous Chef at Banu restaurant (Toronto); former Cook with Arlington Hotel (Paris, ON) and Paris Grand Golf Course and Inn (Paris, ON). Andrew Lawson (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS); past Student Ambassador at Royal St. George's College (Toronto); volunteered as Peer Counsellor and member of student leadership team. Ryan Leuty (Assistant Operations Coordinator - July Camp, Counsellor - August Camp) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; Lifesaving Society Instructor; student at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, ON); volunteer with North York Gators Annual Swim Meet; House Treasurer; active in track and field and recretional hockey; outdoor enthusiast. Jacqueline McCormick (Counsellor) From St. Louis, MO; former staff member at Camp Chai (Marietta, GA); 5 years previous camp experience; third year student in Communications at University of Missouri (Columbia, MO); studied abroad at Florence University of the Arts (Florence, Italy); active with Kappa Delta Sorority; past steering committee member with GAMMA (Greeks Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol); current childcare worker. Fraser McOuat (Operations Staff - July Camp, Counsellor - August Camp) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; student in Psychology at Sire Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); volunteer with Winchester Public School, reading with students and teaching math; former School Prefect at St. Michael's College School; served at Alter at St. Margaret's Queen of Scotland Church; served as crew member on "Pathfinder" tall ship. Christy Meagher (Counsellor) From Oakville, ON; 3rd year staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student in Faculty of Arts at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); volunteered with South Africa Service Project (Limpopo, South Africa); past member with Chapel Choir; recipient of Appleby College Service Award for Excellence in Community Service; Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award recipient. Catherine Mercier-Linteau (Tripper) From St-Bruno, QC; 3rd year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student in Medicine at Universite de Sherbrooke (QC); volunteered with St. John Ambulance; volunteer work placement in Cuba (2004); tutor for mathematics, physics, and chemistry at College Edouard-Montpetit; received Governor General's Academic Medal in 2006. Brett Mueller (Counsellor) From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 previous years camp experience; student at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); assistant hockey coach in community; past volunteer with Habitat for Humanity; volunteer worker in Botswana, March 2007; recipient of Northern Bound Senior Outdoor Leadership Award. James Parry (Sailing Director) From Thornhill, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; second year Social Science student at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); former student of Crescent School (Toronto); House Captain in Grade 11; elected as Prefect in Grade 12; volunteered with Toronto Aerospace Museum; active in soccer, skiing, sailing. Max Planques (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; volunteer fundraiser with Star Charitable Corp and Star Academy School; leadership camp facilitator; accredited Racing Ski Coach Level 1; active with Richview Collegiate baseball and football teams; Honour Roll student. Rory Poole (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student in Political Studies at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); recipient of Geoffrey Harriers Award for leadership in cross country running; Golf Association of Ontario and Canadian Junior Golf Association Tour participant; Simon Wells Award recipient (2008). Raul Ramirez Riba (Special Projects) From Mexico City, Mexico; 4th year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; student in Communication, Film Direction, and Journalism at Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico, D.F.); Award winner at Expresion en Corto Short Film Festival and National Poster Contest Against Piracy; fluent in Spanish and English. Andrea Robinson (Tripper) From Owen Sound, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; active with West Hill Secondary School (Owen Sound) masters swim program, varsity rugby team, nordic ski team; recipient of Most Improved Player Award for varsity rugby team; Grade 8 piano student; enjoys guitar and photography. Colin Sanders (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; active with Etobicoke Collegiate cross country team, swim team, track and field team, volleyball team, badminton team; volunteer with FAME chartible event; Honour Roll student. Lizzie Sarjeant (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; completed co-op program with Rogers Television; appointed head of costume design for Lawrence Park CI school production; volunteer with Princess Margaret Hospital Weekend to End Breast Cancer; event staff for WWF CN Tower Climb; Honour Roll student. Celia Saunders (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; secretarial assistant and camera operator assistant with Redstone Pcitres; camp counsellor at Bayview Glen Day Camp (Toronto); student at Anne and Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto. Shannon Senyk (Counsellor) From Oakville, ON; 2nd year staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student in Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); Peer Leader; active with Environment Club, Flag Football team, University Residence Committee; volunteered for Special Olympics; Ontario Scholar. Ellen Shantz (Program Specialist) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year staff member; 15 years of previous camp experience; inaugural recipient of Camp Wenonah 10 Year Camper Award; member of school orchestra; models for Teen Vogue and Wedding Bells. Brittany Shelly (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student of Life Sciences and Neuroscience at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); volunteer with Math Bridge education program in local elementary schools; volunteer with St. Mary's On The Lake long term rehabilitation centre; active with Queen's Dance Club and Modern Improv Club; attended National Ballet School. Paul Sirek (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); Coach at Caledon Ski Club; volunteer with McMaster University Health Initiatives program; outdoor enthusiast. Kevin Smith (Operations Staff - July Camp, Counsellor - August Camp) From Mississauga, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 2 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, First Aid, and CPR certified; Journalism student at Carelton University (Ottawa, ON); Art Ambassador with Norah's Picks Art Gallery; volunteer with "Out of the Cold" program; active musician (guitar, keyboard, drums, bass guitar, clarinet); Entrance Scholarship recipient; Ontario Scholar. Nicholas Stewart (Sous Chef) From North Bay, ON; 3 years camp food service experience; student of Culinary Management at Canadore College (North Bay); Cook at The Moose Restaurant; former 1st Cook at Scores Restaurant (Quebec); former Saucier Banquets and Productions 2nd Cook at Delta Lodge Kananaskis (Kananaskis, AB); past volunteer with Canadian Diabetes Association; active golfer, downhill skier, and snowboarder. Patrick Stothers (Counsellor - July Camp, Operations Staff - August Camp) From Mississauga, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, ORCA Flatwater, CYA White Sail certified; student at University of Guelph; volunteered with food drive for Children of Canada. Erica Sulz (Junior Counselling Staff) From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 14 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; House System Director at De La Salle College "Oaklands"; volunteer with St. Francis Table and Meghan's Walk; Ski Instructor at Beaver Valley Ski School; St. La Salle Honour Roll student. Jessica Svenningson (Prep Cook) From Port Hope, ON; 1st year camp staff member; graduating student at Trinity College School (Port Hope); Honour Roll student; participated in study abroad programs to Mexico City and Barcelona; active with Trinity Students for Social Justice, Environmental Action Community, and Cultural Awareness Group; Distinction Award recipient for outstanding community service. David Tillman (Counsellor) From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student in Physics at Carleton Univerity (Ottawa, ON); math tutor; participated in initiative in Algonquin Park to clean and maintain campsites; volunteer with benefit concert to support local public libraries; avid musician (piano, vocal, guitar). Sarah Tremblay (Program Specialist) From Chicago, IL; 2nd year staff member; 9 years previous campexperience; Red Cross Lifesaving certified; works as Lifeguard and Swim Instructor; active in track and field; active with Hinsdale Central jazz band (alto saxophone0; volunteer with Hanson Center for children with disabilities; active snowboarder. Tessie Van-Dijk (Tripper) From Oakville, ON; 2nd year staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; plays organized rugby and field hockey; Secretary of Student Athletic Club; enjoys snowboarding and outdoor recreation. Edgar Vidaurre Alvarez (Special Projects) From La Alameda, Venezuela; 3rd year camp staff member; former camp counsellor at Campin Rincon Grande (Venezuela); three time delegate at National Workshop of Camps facilitated by Venezuelan Association of Camps; trained Audio Engineer; Audio Coordinator for Warner Channel Latin America. John Webster (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 2nd year staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; Bronse Cross certified; student at St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, NS); volunteered with Heart and Stroke Foundation; crew member on Pathfinder tall ship sailing from Toronto to Kingston; recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. Geoff "Rudy" Williamson (Counsellor) From Toronto, ON; 3rd year staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student of Media Theory and Production at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); has appeared several times on local television; received Sedgewick Award for Excellence in Drama. Matt Young (Program Specialist) From Etobicoke, ON; 3rd year staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); accomplised sailor; volunteered as coach of volleyball team at Etobicoke School of the Arts (Toronto); Level 2 Ontario Baseball Association umpire; named Senior Male Athlete of the Year (2008); recipient of Citizenship Award.
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