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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, Co-Directors Renata Bradshaw and Mike Stewart, Associate Directors Brad Laidlaw and Jason Monteith, Assistant Director Andrew Cohrs - all of whom reside on-site in Muskoka - and Associate Director Caron Brick, who works from our Main Office in Burlington.

The Camp Wenonah Summer Camp staff team includes:

CHARLOTTE AICKLEN
Senior Resource Staff
From Oakville Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student in Arts (Honours) at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); participant in study aboard program at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, UK; Past staff member with Camp Zodiac and Appleby College Sports Camps; Past member of Baillie House council and Dignitas group; Ontario Scholar; recipient of Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award and Varsity Colours for Excellence in Athletics; enjoys field hockey and softball.

GEOFF ALLEN
Paddlesports Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year as camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, ORCKA Level D solo, and Wilderness First Aid certified; student of Political Science Sir Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); extensive previous canoe trip experience, including two weeks paddling the Missinaibi River to James Bay, and two leadership outtrips in Temagami; recipient of volleyball MVP award, Coach's Award (basketball), Most Improved (volleyball); served as volleyball team captain; enjoys guitar, basketball, volleyball, hockey.

MIEKE BARETTE
Girls Camp Director
From Oakville, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; NLS & CPR 'C' certified; student of Communications Studies at Sir Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); current Student Ambassador at Laurier, giving tours to assist with student recruitment; two-time Icebreaker volunteer, introducting first year students to University community; former member of the University Academic Intergrity Council; acknowledged as an Ontario Scholar upon her gradutation from Thomas A. Blakelock High School in Oakville.

ALLISON BENNETT
POLARIS Director
From Oakville, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Emergency First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Flatwater Level C, and White Sail II certified; student of Civil Engineering and International Studies at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); serves as captain of McMaster varsity badminton team; volunteered as teacher and counsellor in Burgau, Portugal; volunteered as badminton instructor with Oakville Club; enjoys badminton, singing/self accompaniment on piano, and travel (past desintations include Beijing, Portugal, and Morocco).

ANTHONY "BOOTSIE" BEST
Program Director
From Peterborough, ON; 8th year camp staff member; other prevous staff experience with YMCA Toronto Weekend Camps; certified in Coach's Level 5 from Canada Basketball; former student at Seneca College; volunteer with Big Brothers; former member of Kawartha Storm Ontario and Canadian championship teams; former Canadian junior basketball team member; recipient of several individual basketball awards and Jon H. Adams Award (school spirit); enjoys hockey, basketball, football, soccer, tennis, MMA, and golf.

JEFF BRADSHAW
Owner/Senior Director
From Burlington, ON; over 30 years staff experience (19 years Director/Coordinator); currently serves as President of Canadian Camping Association; serves as Chair on International Camping Fellowship Restructuring Task Force; has served on Ontario Camps 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.

JON BRADSHAW
International Camper Support
From Bridgton, ME; 6th year camp staff member; previous Director at Shikoku Canadian Global Camp (Takamatsu, Japan); graduate of History and Political Science from Elmira College (Elmira, NY); studied abroad at Royal Holloway, part of University of London (UK); currently works for Government of Ontario; previous work experience with Magic Lantern Movie Theatre (Bridgton); Member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honour Society, Phi Alpha Theta National History Honour Society; appeared on National Dean's List (USA) for four years; graduated with High Honours; enjoys history, drama, writing, drawing, and politics.

JOSH BRADSHAW
International Camper Support
From Toronto, ON; 6th year Wenonah staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; currently works with CampBrain software and database services; graduate of Business Administration and Communications from University of Maine (Orono, ME); recipient of Sporstmanship Award (basketball) and Schaefer Scholarship (exemplary leadership at Camp Wenonah); volunteer tutor; enjoys camping, basketball, skiing, and spending time with family.

MAIA BRADSHAW
WEEnonah Co-Director/International Camper Support
From Toronto, ON; 9th year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; currently works as teacher at Castlemore Public School (Markham, ON); graduate in Pyschology (Bachelor of Arts) from Carelton University (Ottawa, ON) and Education (Masters) from Niagara University (Niagara Falls, NY); recipient of Schaefer Scholarship (exemplary leadership at Camp Wenonah); enjoys skiing and going to Camp.

RENATA BRADSHAW
Co-Director
From Burlington, ON; 30 years camp experience; serves on Board of Directors for Outdoor Council of Canada; 12 years teaching experience at Halton District School Board; graduated with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education from Queen's University (Kingston, ON); served as Adjunct Professor with Faculty of Education at York Univeristy (Toronto, ON); former course instructor at Mohawk College; member of the Society of Camp Directors.

JEFF BREWER
Lands Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 12 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.

CARON BRICK
Associate Director
From Burlington, ON; 11th year camp staff member; coordinates all activity at Burlington Office; organizes annual Wenonah Foundation Golf Classic; previously worked with CUMIS Insurance and Sheridan College; former Manager of Camping and Outdoor Bookstore; previous Director of Administration for Wenonah Day Camp; proud mother and grandmother.

GREG BROWN
WCIT Director
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, First Aid, and CPR 'C' certified; student of Biological Sciene and Studio Art at the University of Guelph (Guelph, ON); former instructor for Snowhawks Ski and Snowboard School; plans to volunteer with Global Youth Network in Guatemala in Spring 2010; volunteered in aboriginal community Ecuador and as meal supervisor with Campus Students with Disabilites; participant with University of Guelph Musical; enjoys snowboarding, dance, and musical theatre.

ERIN BUDD
Tripper
From Thornhill, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, ORCKA Level C, White Sail certified; grade 12 student at Holy Trinity School (Richmond Hill, ON); Head Prefect at Holy Trinity School; student council class representative; achieved Level 1 Canadian Ski Instructors Association certification; ski instructor at Raven Ski School; member of Upper Canada Chorus for six years, and travelled with choir to England, Ireland, and New York City; volunteer with Mathari Children's Fund; participated in service trip to Dominican Republic; enjoys sports, horseback riding, and reading.

SARAH BURKE
Resource Staff
From Waterloo, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, ORCKA 1, and White Sail II certified; currently in Grade 12 at Sir John A. MacDonald S.S (Waterloo), and expects to study Electrical Engineering beginning in Septmeber 2010; Honour Roll student; recipient of Tripper's Award (Camp Wenonah); works at local Domino's Pizza; active with school ultimate frisbee, cross country running, curling, and track and field teams; enjoys curling, frisbee, reading, singing, and playing guitar.

SAM CARR
Special Projects - July; Counsellor - August
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia; 1st year camp staff member; graduate of Biomedical Science (Bachelor of Science) from Griffith University (Brisbane, QLD); former Residential Advisor in Bellenden Ker College at Griffith Univeristy; First Aid and Mental Health First Aid certified; volunteer coach with Australian rules football under 10s team; Avid fan of all things sports (go the red wings); enjoys all sports and the outdoors.

SARAH CATTOIR
Cook
From Niagara Falls, ON; 2nd 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.

GRAHAM CLARK
Tripper - August
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', and ORCKA Flatwater Solo certified; Grade 12 student at Upper Canada College; active athlete, participating in soccer, basketball, hockey, rugby, and cricket; participated in Horizons at Upper Canada College; teaches soccer and hockey to inner city youth; volunteered at monastery and orphanage/health clinic in Nepal in March 2010; plans to backpack through Europe following graduation, and hopes to attend World Cup of soccer games.

ANDREW COHRS
Assistant Director
From Toronto, ON; 7th year camp staff member; 5 years previous experience as camper; NLS certified; graduate of University of Northern British Columbia (Prince George, BC); currently works at Dagmar Ski Resort (Unxbridge, ON); workshop presenter at 8th International Camping Congress (Quebec City, 2008); traveled to Africa to work in the community of Larabanga; studied abroad in Guatemala; 2007 Schaefer Scholarship recipient.

JEANNE CORRIVEAU
Resource Staff - August
From Montreal, QC; 1st year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, Assistant Water Safety Instructor, Standard First Aid, and CPR C certified; student in Health Science at College Bois-de-Boulogne (Montreal); achieved Vincent D'Indy Musica School diploma (piano); volunteer first aid worker; community lifeguard and swim instructor; volunteer with Montreal's Festiblues; tutor in mathematics and french; winner of Grand Improvisation Final with Ligue d'improvisation theatre rencontre ados (Montreal); 4th place Award Winner at Montmorency College Scientific Competition; enjoys improvization, playing piano, travelling, movies, music, and swimming.

JANETTE DOWNIE
Girls Camp Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 10 years pervious camp experience; Bronze Cross, WHMIS, ORCKA Basic Canoeing Instructor certified; student in English and Psychology at Acadia University (Wolfville, NS); works for the Acadia Students Union; volunteer with Acadia's WUSC (World University Service of Canada) Chapter as Communications Representative; inaugural recipient of James D Hogarth Award and Scholarship ($10,000 scholarship and award recognizing student achievement, and extracurricular and community involvement) at Malvern Collegiate Institute (Toronto); enjoys art, dance, photography, sports, and environmental initiatives.

NIKI EDWARDS
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS and Standard First Aid certified; student in Psychology at McGill University (Montreal, QC); active with McGill Triathlon Club, and intramural volleyball and soccer leagues; volunteers as Treasurer of Molson Hall Residence Council; recipient of Humberside Collegiate Institute Centennial Award (for academic achievement and school leadership); enjoys volleyball, soccer, running, swimming, tennis, and rugby.

ANDREW ELLIS
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR C, ORCKA Flatwater Level 1, White Sail II, certified; first year student at University of Calgary; former assistant softball coach with Sterling Hall School (Toronto); former member of Northern Secondary School senior boys soccer team; enjoys tennis and swimmming.

LAURA FAULDS
POLARIS Director - August
From Markham, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Instructors, Wilderness First Aid certified; student in Kinesiology and Biology at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); currently studying abroad at University of Newcastle (Newcastle, Australia); Work at a chiropractic clinic, volunteer ski coach for the Special Olympics; active with University varsity flag football and tennis teams; recipient of Ontario Universities Women's Powderpuff Flag Football tournament Most Valuable Player Award; Faculty of Science Dean's Honour List; enjoys sports, traveling, spending time with friends, and animals.

VICKY FENWICK-SEHL
Senior Resource Staff
From Guelph, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', WHMIS, ORCKA Flatwater certified; student in Political Science and Environmental Studies at Queens University (Kingston, ON); extensive volunteer experience with Homewood Mental Health Centre (Guelph), YMCA Camp Conestogo, and Royal Rhythm Dance Company; recipient of Ontario Scholar Award, Silver Pin Award, First Place Clarinet Quartet at Kiwanis Music Festival, Excellence in Choreography for Royal Rhythm Dance Company; active with Queen's Dance Club, Strictly Rhythm Dance Academy competitive team, Royal Rhythm Dance Company.

NATALIE FOX
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS and White Sail II certified; student in Communication Studies at Sir Wilfred Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); previous member of All The Dance Competitive Dance Team; fomer ballet instructor for young children; Lifeguard and Assistant Swim Instructor; volunteered at Toronto East General Hospital.

CAMERON GAL
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student at Univeristy of Wester Ontario; 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.

RYAN GARDNER
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, and CPR C certified; Grade 12 student at Greenwood College School (Toronto); Level 1 Ski Instructor at Craigleith Ski Club (Caledon, ON); recipient of Craigleith Ski Club Bears B Instructor of the Year Award; achieved Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 6 (piano); tutored children aged 5-10 at Dundas Public School; acted in school drama productions; member of CISAA Second Tier 1(B) Basketball Championship team.

JULIE GASS
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, ORCKA Flatwater Tandem, White Sail II certified; Grade 12 student in French Immersion program at Leaside High School (Toronto); French Immersion Tutor; volunteer in a ballet class for girls with cerebral palsy; Co-President and past Treasurer for Leaside Athletic Association; attended the QLEAD Commerce Conference at Queen's University; active with Leaside High School soccer team; Honour Roll student; recipient of Bilingual Certificate in French Immersion; recipient of Ten Year Camper Award from Camp Wenonah; enjoy skiing, playing soccer, and traveling.

TREVOR HARRISON
Resource Staff
From Burlington, ON; 1st year camp staff member; volunteered with Paterson's Karate Works Summer Camp; 6 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, ORCKA Flatwater certified; Grade 12 student at Appleby College (Oakville, ON); active with karate and Appleby's varsity soccer team; founder of school club dedicated to supporting Free the Children charity through building clean water project in Sierra Leone; volunteered with international service project helping build stoves and wells, and running activities for children, in Peru; recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award for involvement in service, arts, and sports; enjoys soccer, karate, and playing the guitar.

DAVID HASKETT
Counsellor - July; Music Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; NLS, First Aid, and CPR certified; student in Contemporary Music (Bass) at Humber College (Toronto); previous work experience at Leaside Gardens and Grilltime Gourmet Meat Shop; Honor Roll student for 3 years at Rosedale Heights School of The Arts (Toronto); recipient of Sketchley Award for Band at Rosedale Heights School of The Arts; enjoys spending time with friends, reading, documentary films, and NBA basketball.

MIRIAM HEAVENRICH
Creative Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Flatwater C, and White II certified; student in Psychology at Queens University (Kingston, ON); works as Barista at student-run coffee shop; Executive Member of Hillel on campus; volunteers with Kingston Humane Society as a dog walker and cat cuddler; recipient of Simon Wells Award (exemplary first year staf member at Camp Wenonah; enjoys spending time with animals and hopes to do more recreational reading.

SAM HEAVENRICH
Tripper
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; Grade 12 student at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute (Toronto) in the TOPS math and science program; plans to study engineering at Queens or Waterloo University in September 2010; active with Marc Garneau C.I. ultimate frisbee and doubles tennis teams; volunteer at a local community blood donor clinic; enjoys playing guitar, windsurfing, and mechanical design.

ALISON HENDRICK
WCIT Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; 4th year student in Studio Art at University of Guelph; previously studied abroad, spending one semester in London, UK; fluent in French; inaugural recipient of Simon Wells Award (2007); former recipient of Lorraine Monk Book Award; Ontario Scholar; currently taking fencing and ballet lessons; enjoys spending time in studio painting, and hopes to do more traveling upon graduation from university.

PAIGE HOMME
Counsellor
From Oakville, ON (born in Vancouver, BC); 2nd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, LSS Instructors, and Standard First Aid certified; student in Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences at McGill University (Montreal, QC); volunteer swim instructor with Making Waves (non-profit organization that offers swim lessons for children with special needs); former instructor at Atlantis School of Swim (Oakville); recipient of A.S. Hill Scholarship from McGill University; previous recipient of Dentistry on Glenashton Award for Biology and "Book Award" for Calculus and Vectors (awarded to Gr. 12 student with the highest overall mark in course); enjoys reading, swimming, dance (ballet), and studying.

LAURA INDINGARO
Senior Resource Staff
From Arlington, VA; 1st year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Medallion, First Aid, and ORCKA Flatwater certified; student in School of Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA); active participant in several leadership opportunities, including "Superdance" (12 hour dance-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis) and Student Council; active with Alpha Gamma Delta Women's Fraternity; enjoys art.

JAMIE KENNEDY
Counsellor
From Moffatt, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 13 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, ORCKA Basic Canoe Course Instructor, and Wilderness First Aid certified; student in Outdoor Adventure at Algonquin College (Ottawa, ON); volunteered with three-week long trek in Nepal, assisting at school in mountain villages; enjoys white water kayaking, rock climbing, white water rafting, snowboarding, skiing, cross country skiing, wrestling, and rugby.

OLIVIA KING
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, Instructors, and Standard First Aid certified; Grade 12 student at Humberside Collegiate (Toronto); former Counsellor at Laytonville Healthy Start Day Camp; former completive swimmer at the Etobicoke Swim Club and Toronto Swim Club, where she competed at a national level; activie with Humberside C.I. rugby team, track & field, and swim team; recipient of Humberside C.I. Cross Country Most Valuable Player Award; swim instructor and life guard at the Boulevard Club (Toronto); enjoys horseback riding, and has previously competed in rodeos in California.

BRAD LAIDLAW
Associate Director/Executive Chef
From Collingwood, ON; 5th 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.

STEPHEN LEMESURIER
Boys Camp Director
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; fourth year student of Political Studies and History at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); participated in study abroad program to Herstmonceux Castle (East Sussex, UK) in Winter 2009; past member of Main Campus Residence Council at Queen's Univeristy; recipient of Schaefer Scholarship (exemplary leadership at Camp Wenonah); former Orientation Leader volunteer; speaks French; avid guitarist.

RYAN LEUTY
Assistant Program Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS and Instructors certified; student in Outdoor Recreation and History at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, ON); swim instructor at St. Joseph's Community Centre (Thunder Bay); active with Lakehead University volleyball team and recreational hockey league; plans to participate in dogsledding trip to Hudson's Bay in February 2011.

ANDREA MAGER
WCIT Director
From Markham, ON; 6th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; fourth year student in Geography at the University of Western Ontario (London, ON); active with her sorority at Western, and has held Executive Council Positions for two years at the Ontario Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, as well as the UWO Panhellenic Council; certified snowboard instructor; recipient of Schaefer Scholarship (for exemplary leadership at Camp Wenonah); an outdoor enthusiast who loves being on the slopes in the winter and by the lake during the summer; enjoys quieter moments pursuing a hobby in photography.

JACQUELINE MCCORMICK
Administrative Staff
From St. Louis, MO; 2nd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; former staff member at Camp Chai (Marietta, GA); fourth 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.

MONICA MCCORMICK
Tripper
From Marietta, GA; 5th year camp staff member; First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and Epi-Pen certified; student in Business Administration (Marketing) at University of Georgia (Athens, GA); studied abroad in Innsbruck, Austria; trip leader for student outdoor recreation program; currently serves as an intern with Wilderness Records (record label dedicated to raising funds for wilderness conservation); recipient of Hope Scholarship; enjoys running, travelling, climbing, backpacking, music, snowboarding/skiing, and cooking.

FRASER MCOUAT
Assistant Property Director
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C' certified; student in English at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); former spelling bee champion; sailed on 72 foot "Pathfinder" tall ship, teaching underprivilged children to read; volunteered 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;enjoys hockey, a finely grilled steak, literature, and the outdoors.

CHRISTY MEAGHER
Counsellor
From Oakville, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, LSS and WSI Swim Instructor certified; student in Arts and Humanities at the University of Western Ontario (London, ON); participated in a service project in South Africa, rebuilding and teaching at an elementary school; recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Silver and Bronze Awards; recipient of Top Athletic Award (swimming) and Award for Excellence in Community Service in 2008; plans to become a teacher upon graduation from University; enjoys camping, volunteering with children, travelling, and the outdoors.

CATHERINE MERCIER-LINTEAU
POLARIS Director
From St-Bruno, QC; 4th year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, Lakewater Level 1A certified; student in Medicine at Universit� de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke, QC); Class President; tutor of mathematics, physics, and chemistry at College Edouard-Montpetit; reciepient Governor General's Academic Medal; completed volunteer work placement in Cuba; enjoys swimming and basketball.

FREDERIQUE MERCIER-LINTEAU
Property Staff
From St-Bruno, QC; 1st year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; currently studying Social Science at C�gep du Vieux Montr�al; works at weekend camp and daycare for children with special needs; completed 50 hours of volunteer work; volunteer placement in Cuba; enjoys skiing and climbing.

JASON MONTEITH
Associate Direcor/Period Five Director
From Oakville, ON; 11 years staff experience at Wenonah; past Director of Wenonah Day Camp; high school teacher with Hamilton Wentworth District School Board; past co-chair of the 2006 Celebrate Wenonah anniversary campaign; proud father of two children.

BRETT MUELLER
Counsellor - July; POLARIS Director - August
From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous 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.

KELLY MUELLER
Resource Staff
From Oakville, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR 'C', Assistant Water Safety Instuctor certified; Grade 11 student at Appleby College (Oakville, ON); participated in service projects, travelling to Bolivia and Ethiopia; recipient of Honours and Sports Awards; enjoys all sports in general, field hockey specifically, and anything camp related.

RYAN MUELLER
Outtripping Director
From Oakville, ON; 8th year camp staff member; 7 years previous experience at Camp Wenonah; Bronze Cross certified; student at University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH); recipient of Senior College Athletic Award and Profiency (for achieving over 85% average); Captain of UHN Sophmore-Senior rugby team; previous work experience with Appleby Sports Camps (Oakville, ON), College Pro Painting, and as machine shop assistant; active involvement in community service, assists with seniors at local retirement home; enjoys fly fishing, kayaking, water sports, football, basketball, and rugby.

JACK NENNIGER
Resource Staff
From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR C, Kayak Instructors Level 1 (whitewater and flatwater) certified; grade 12 student at Oakville Trafalgar High School (Oakville); participated in community service project in Ecuador; studied abroad in New Zealand, Australia, and Figi; participates in Oakville Polar Bear Dip swim; enjoys kayaking, archery, badminton, and playing guitar and six-string bass.

CATHERINE PARRY
Resource Staff
From Thornhill, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, and CPR C certified; Grade 12 student at Holy Trinity School (Richmond Hill, ON); casted and acted in YTV an FOX TV show 'The Adrenaline Project'; provides tours to prospective students and families at Holy Trinity School; active volunteer in Holy Trinity School community; volunteers with Toronto soup kitchens; plans to become a teacher upon graduation from university; enjoys snowboarding, soccer, skiing, and tennis.

JAMES PARRY
Boys Camp Director
From Thornhill, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 7 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.

ROC PELTON
Resource Staff
From Dorchester, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student at Lord Dorechester Secondary School; hockey referee; active athlete, participating in hockey, baseball, and cross country running; 2008 All Ontario Minor Hockey Midget BB Champion team member; plays guitar and drums; enjoys playing sports (hockey, baseball, and running), spending time with with friends, auto racing, and music.

SAM PERLMUTTER
Administrative Director
From Richmond Hill, ON; 6th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; former staff member at Camp Robin Hood; NLS, Water Safety Instructor, Standard First Aid, PADI Open Water Diver (scuba diving) certified; student in Philosophy and History at University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB); Dean's List and Ontario Scholar; lifeguard and swim instructor; Faculty Representative of UNB Student Union; Copy Editor and Opinion Columnist for The Brunswickan Newspaper; speaks Spanish; volunteered with environmental organization in Ecuador (Summer 2009); enjoys camping, the outdoor, and sports.

MAX PLANQUES
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; student at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); 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 - July; POLARIS Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, and CPR 'C' certified; student in Political Science at Sir Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); previous work experience with Sheridan Nursuries; Ontario Scholar; recipient of Simon Wells Award (exemplary first year staff member at Camp Wenonah); enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, and sports (hockey and golf).

RAUL RAMIREZ
POLARIS Director - July
From Mexico City, Mexico; 4th year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; White Sail III certified; student in Communication and Film Direction at Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico City); current Editor of 8/ochenta newspaper; participated with Folkloric Dance Company "Mexico Nuestro", represented Mexico at dance competition in Cuba; volunteer soccer trainer; recipient of First Place Prize for National Poster (Motion Pictures Association) and First Place Prize for San Miguel se viste de Cine (Festival Expresion en Corto); enjoys music, photography, and making films.

JAKE READ
Resource Staff - July; Property Staff - August
From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, Bronze 5 (sailing) certified; student in Enhanced Program at Lorne Park Secondary School; ski coach; volunteers with Human Powered Ornithopter project (construction and flight testing of an experimental aircraft); enjoys photography, sculpture, and buidling.

ANDREA ROBINSON
Counsellor
From Owen Sound, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 3 years previous camp experience; enrolled in International Development program at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS) beginning September 2010; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Flatwater C, White Sail I certified; recipient of Simon Wells Award (Camp Wenonah) and Teacher's Alumni Choice Award (West Hill Secondary School); volunteers with Women's Centre (Grey and Bruce) Inc., volunteer coach with Owen Sound Aquatic Club; travelling to New Zealand in Winter and Spring 2010 to learn about organic practices and trekking; enjoys piano, rugby, skiing, canoe tripping, travel, and Camp.

DAN SADLER
Property Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student in Mechanical Engineering student at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); inaugural Wenonah Staff Tennis Ladder Champion; recipient of two academic entry scholarships from Queen's University; fomer Crescent School Prefect; volunteered with Leap into Literacy Camp; active with intramural soccer, hockey, and basketball leagues at Queen's, and also enjoys tennis and shinny; enjoys music and guitar (writes original music and plays in two-person acoustic guitar duo); .

COLIN SANDERS
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; past member of 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
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR 'C' certified; student in Media, Information, and Technoculture at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); Ontario Scholar; Certificate of Bilingual Studies in Extended French; former Sales Associate with Mastermind Toys; costume designer for school play; volunteer with World Wildlife Fund, Princess Margaret Hospital (Toronto), and Girl Guides of Canada; enjoys art, photography, and dance.

CELIA SAUNDERS
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; former staff member at Bayview Glen Day Camp (Toronto); NLS, Assistant Water Safety Instructor, White Sail II certified; student in Concurrent Education at Queens University (Kington, ON); volunteers with Read for Fun program; recipient of Queen Elizabeth II Aiming For The Top Award and Queens University Excellence Scholarship; enjoys skiing, reading, arts and crafts, and animals.

THOMAS "RED" SCHENCK
Property Staff - July; Resource Staff - August
From St. Catharines, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', Anaphylaxis Rescuer, ORCKA Flatwater C certified; student at Denis Morris Catholic School (St. Catharines); coached and managed school basketball teams; Rower for St. Catharines Rowing Club and Denis Morris C.H.S. rowing team; recipient of Denis Morris Catholic High School Junior Rower of the Year, Kristen Dawn French Memorial Scholarship (presented for involvement in school and academic excellence); Principal's Honour Roll; enjoys rowing, football, guitar, basketball, photography, and Camp.

SHANNON SENYK
Waterfront Director
From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, LSS Swim & Lifesaving Instructor, LSS Advanced Instructor, Standard First Aid & CPR C, High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certified; student in Political Science at the University of Western Ontario (London, ON); Lifeguard and Instructor with UWO Campus Recreation; Executive Member of University Students Council Charity Committee, and helped organize Relay for Life; volunteers with London Blind Swim; recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award and Western Scholarship of Distinction; Ontario Scholar; enjoys music and being active.

ELLEN SHANTZ
Tripper - July; Lands Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year staff member; 16 years of previous camp experience; student in Art History at the University of Guelph (Guelph, ON); inaugural recipient of Camp Wenonah 10 Year Camper Award; member of school orchestra; models for Teen Vogue and Wedding Bells.

BRITTANY SHELLY
Counsellor - July; Creative Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, and Standard First Aid certified; student in Life Sciences at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); teaches ballet and modern at Queen's Univeristy; Dance instructor at Kingston YMCA; works with Hotel Dieu Hospital; worked at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and within Child Life; studied Ballet at The National Ballet School of Canada and Etobicoke School of the Arts (also studied a semester of visual art and musical theatre); received Queen's Principal's Scholarship; plays piano,trumpet and guitar; enjoys snowboarding.

PAUL SIREK
Sailing Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and Emergency First Aid certified; student in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); long time ski coach at Caledon Ski Club; member of Health Initiatives group at McMaster, giving presentations on healthy living at Hamilton area elementary schools; recipient of McMaster Scholarship; enjoys sailing, the outdoors, canoe tripping, soccer, skiing, and squash.

KEVIN SMITH
Counsellor - July; Paddlesports Director, August
From Mississauga, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR C, ORCKA Flatwater II, White Sail II certified; student in Law at Carelton University (Ottawa, ON); recipient of Award for Outstanding Achievement from Port Credit Secondary School (Mississauga); former yearbook editor; enjoys paddlesports, music, and playing guitar.

STEPHANIE STEVENS
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 1st year Wenonah staff member; previous camp staff experience at Bayview Glen Day Camp (Toronto) and Upper Canada College Summer Camp (Toronto); 5 years previous camp experience; Grade 12 student at Bishop Strachan School; travelled to Kenya, Tanzania, Ecuador, and Galapagos Islands; achieved Bronze Community Service Award (60 hours); recipient of Grade 12 Gym Award and Most Important Player Cross Country Award; enjoys piano, skiing, skating, swimming, and travelling.

MIKE STEWART
Co-Director
From Toronto, ON; 13 years camp staff experience (8 with Wenonah); graduate of Trent University (B.A.) and Unversity of Toronto (B.Ed.); volunteer with Ontario Camps Association and Canadian Camping Association; recipient of awards from International Camping Fellowship (2008) and Canadian Camping Association (2009); recipient of Ron & Mickey Johnstone Youth Leadership Award from the Ontario Camps Association (2010); enjoys basketball, baseball, golf, hockey, attending concerts, and playing guitar.

NICK STEWART
Sous Chef
From Orillia, ON; 4 years camp food service experience; graduate 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; enjoys golf, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.

WILL STRATTON
WEEnonah Co-Director
From Toronto, ON (currently living in Ottawa); 10th year camp staff member; 15 years previous camp experience; currently working as a Policy Officer with the Department of National Defence (Ottawa); received his Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Brock University and Masters of Arts (Political Science) from Queen's University; represented Department of National Defence at State of the Arctic Conference (March 2010); lived aboard HMCS Athabaskan during Fall 2009; past Schaefer Scholarship recipient; enjoys the outdoors, walking his dog (Bonita), reading, following the stock market, and the Toronto Raptors.

JOE TAYLOR
Counsellor - July
From Melbourne, Australia; 5th year camp staff member; previous camp staff experience at Lord Somers Camp (South Melbourne, AUS) and Kangaroobie (Princetown, AUS); very special kids camp facilitator; student in Aviation at Swinburne University (Melbourne); St Kevin's College Sports Captain.

MIKE TIGHE
First Year Staff Director
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; fourth year student in Sociology and History at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); plans to complete Masters degree in Industrial Relations; works with Walkhome program at Queen's University; member of Arts and Science Curriculum Committee; travelled to Ireland, living and working in Dublin; enjoys squash, running, and reading.

DAVID TILLMANN
POLARIS Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certified; student in Integrated Science at Carelton University (Ottawa, ON); previous work experience with Zellers and Gardens By Design; volunteered as an academic tutor, with Salvation Army Burlington Food Bank, and as fundraiser for Rotary Burlington North; achieved Royal Conservatory Piano Grade 8 and Royal Conservatory Harmony Grade 3; enjoys music, snowboarding, basketball, hockey, tennis, and golf.

JACK TILLMANN
Resource Staff
From Orillia, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; grade 12 student at Orillia Disctrict Collegiate; competes on school soccer, basketball, alpine skiing and badminton teams; member of 2010 Championship Alpine Ski Team for Georgian Bay area; volunteer at Couchiching Jubilee House for Women.

BRONWEN TUCKER
Property Staff - July; Resource Staff - August
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 3 years previous camp experience; NLS, Lifesaving Instructor certified; Grade 12 student at Martingrove Collegiate Institute (Toronto); swim instructor at Memorial Pool; member of Martingrove C.I. student council, Girls Athletic Council, and Amnesty; leader at school leadership camps; volunteer with Toronto Environmental Volunteers; participated in two-month exchange program in Belgium; Honour Roll student; recipient of White Bear Award (extracurricular involvement); enjoys saxophone, snowboarding, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.

GEOFF "RUDY" WILLIAMSON
POLARIS Director - July; Counsellor - August
Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; second year student in Media at the University of Western Ontario (London, ON); previous work experience in television (acting in commercials, film, television; 10 years of stage-acting experience; volunteer youth drama teacher; traveling experience to 20+ countries across the world; enjoys film, film-making, and playing guitar.

KALIE WOODCOCK
Music Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Corunna, ON; 7th year camp staff member; previous camp staff experience with Hidden Talents Musical Theatre Summer Program (Sarnia, ON); graduated from English and Theatre Studies at University of Guelph (Guelph, ON); has performed in over 20 musical productions, and also has previous directing and stage experience; four-time recipient of Imperial Oil Higher Education Award and Millenium Bursary; valedictorian for high school graduating class; children's birthday party performer with Fantasy Fables; plans to become a teacher; enjoys music, theatre, and stage.