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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 Director Jason Monteith, Executive Chef Brad Laidlaw, and Assistant Director Cam Rowlands - 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
Administrative Staff
From Oakville, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR 'C', Standard First Aid and CYA White Sail II certified; second year English student at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON); studied abroad at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, UK; past staff member at Zodiac and Appleby summer camps; led winter camping trip to Temagami Provincial Park; recipient of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award; enjoys travelling, cooking, yoga and tripping.

MIEKE BARETTE
POLARIS Director - July
From Oakville, ON; 6th year camp staff member; 13 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.

RIANNE BARETTE
Tripper
From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Global Studies major at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); previously worked with the Bronte Creek Project guiding leadership trips for senior high school students with the Halton District School Board; past participant in Katimavik volunteer program; recipient of Ontario Scholar Award; enjoys horseback riding, hiking, paddle sports and knitting.

ALLISON BENNETT
Program Specialist - July; POLARIS Director - August
From Oakville, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CYA White Sail II and OCC Outdoor Leadership Level 1 Certified; third year student of Structural and Geotechnical Civil Engineering at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); previously worked for Kelron Logistics as a dispatcher; volunteers as a mentor for Women in Engineering; previously volunteered in Burgau, Portugal with several programs working with children; captain of McMaster Varsity Badminton Team; past two-time recipient of the Gordon Herrington Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in the Arts and Athletics; candidate for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award; enjoys learning about sustainability in business, travelling and singing with self-accompaniment on the Piano.

JEFF BRADSHAW
Owner/Senior Director
From Burlington, ON; over 30 years staff experience (20 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; 7th 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; 7th 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; over 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.

CARON BRICK
Associate Director
From Burlington, ON; 12th 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.

ERIC CAPRIO
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; Grade 12 honour roll student at St. Michael's College School (Toronto, ON); committed to community service with extensive volunteer work assisting special needs children with reading and writing at Cedar Drive Junior Public School; alternate captain on championship high school Ice Hockey team; participant in the Sporting Life 10K Run; enjoys hockey, lacrosse, soccer and badminton.

GRAHAM CLARK
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C' and ORKA Flatwater 2 certified; first year Commerce student at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC); currently volunteering with GIVE (Global Initiatives for Economic Development), working towards economic development in Kanyawegi, Kenya; previously travelled to Nepal, South Africa, and Europe; recipient of the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Medal; active athlete; enjoys soccer, hockey and triathlons.

JACKIE CLARK
Resource Staff
From Pickering, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Grade 12 honour roll student at Pickering High School; plans to study Agriculture at Guelph University in September 2011; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certified; past staff member at University of Toronto Sci-Camp; past volunteer veterinarian assistant; certified member of the British Association of Teachers of Dancing; currently works as a private instructor of Highland dance; competitive dragonboat, cross-country and track athlete; enjoys running, snowboarding and waterskiing.

JUSTIN DEYELL
POLARIS Director - July; Counsellor - Period Three
From London, ON; 7th year camp staff member; 14 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid certified; student of International Business at Humber College (Guelph, ON); currently serves as a Residence Assistant; recipient of the Nelson Education Publishing Award; participates in soccer and hockey intramurals; enjoys playing guitar and djembe, street hockey, mountain biking, and attending concerts and sporting events.

JANETTE DOWNIE
WCIT Director
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and ORCKA Basic Instructor certified; 4th year student of English and Psychology at Acadia University (Wolfville, NS); currently works for Maverick Communications; staff participant at Lady Somers Camp in Melbourne, Australia; volunteer executive of communications with the World University Service of Canada; participated in CIBC Run For the Cure and Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life; past recipient of the James D. Hogarth Scholarship; enjoys painting, drawing, dance, photography and sports.

NIKI EDWARDS
Sailing Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid and CYA White Sail II certified; second year student of Physiology at McGill University (Montreal, QC); volunteers at Montreal General Hospital; active with Physiology Undergraduate Student Council; past orientation leader with McGill Science Frosh; active in intramural volleyball, basketball and water polo; past recipient of the Humberside Centennial Award for academic achievement and leadership; enjoys volleyball, soccer, swimming, tennis, rugby, music and science.

DOMINIC FAORO
Resource Staff
From Aurora, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR 'C', Standard First Aid, CYA White Sail II, and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; Assistant Waterfront Safety Instructor; grade 12 student at Aurora high School; Head of Freestyle Ski Programs at Caledon Ski Club; co-owner and founder of a small landscaping company; works as a math tutor; awarded MVP of high school ultimate frisbee team; fluent in both French and English; enjoys volleyball, frisbee and skiing.

CHRISTY FAULDS
Program Specialist - July; Counsellor - August
From Markham, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 9 year previous camp experience; NLS, AED and Standard First Aid certified; second year student of Physical and Health Education at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON); currently works as a server at Mango restaurant in Kingston; volunteers with St. Mary on the Lake Providence Care; travelled to Kenya with Free the Children to teach and build a school; volunteered with War Child to organize a benefit event in Markham; representative on the PHEKSA Student Council; highland dancer with the Queen's University Pipe Band; enjoys sports, travelling, music and the outdoors.

LAURA FAULDS
Girls Camp Director - July; POLARIS Director - August
From Markham, ON; 6th year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, LSS Instructors, and ORCKA Canoe Instructors certified; 4th year Kinesiology (Honours Science) student at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON); currently works at a chiropractic clinic; volunteer ski coach for Special Olympics; completed a semester abroad in Newcastle, Australia; past recipient of the Markham District High School Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award, Mauarauder Scholar Award and the McMaster Flag Football MVP; enjoys travelling, playing sports, outdoor activities, and music.

VICKY FENWICK-SEHL
Counsellor
From Guelph, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C' and ORCKA Basic Canoeing II certified; student of Political Science and Environmental Studies at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); plans to pursue a career in law upon graduation; volunteer at Homewood Mental Health Centre and YMCA Camp Conestoga; dancer for the Vogue Charity Fashion Show at Queen's University; formerly a member of the Strictly Rhythm competitive dance team, John F. Ross Senior Concert Band, and Royal Rhythm Dance Company; graduated high school as an Ontario Scholar; member of the first place clarinet quartet at Kiwanis Music Festival; recipient of the Excellence in Choreography award at the Royal Rhythm Dance Company; enjoys Dancing, Skiing, and Swimming.

NATALIE FOX
Creative Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year summer camp staff; 12 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid and CYA White Sail II certified; second year Honours English student at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); previously work experience as lifeguard and ballet instructor; active as a competitive dancer; volunteered at Toronto East General Hospital.

CAMERON GAL
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; student at Univeristy of Western Ontario (London, ON); 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
Senior Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year as camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, CYA Bronze Sail, and Advanced Wilderness First Aid Certified; first year student in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan Campus (Kelowna, BC); works as a ski instructor; volunteer experience rebuilding schools in Costa Rica; awarded MVP of high school rugby team; recipient of Ski Instructor of the Year Award; enjoys skiing, sailing, rugby, and chess.

JULIE GASS
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing II, and CYA White Sail II certified; student in Business at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); certificate of Bilingual Studies in French Immersion; past Co-President and Treasurer of high school's Athletic Council; french immersion tutor; volunteer as dance assistant; recipient of soccer team MVP Award at Leaside High School; recipient of Ten Year Camper Award from Camp Wenonah; enjoy skiing, playing soccer, and traveling.

KATIE GIBSON
Resource Staff
From Markham, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Emergency First Aid, CPR 'B', CYA White Sail II, and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; Grade 12 student at Markham District High School; past volunteer with a local elementary school's music program; competitive horseback rider; six years experience in school band; enjoys horseback riding, snowboarding, music, animals, travelling, and spending time ith family and friends.

LUIS FERNANDO GOMEZ DE LA MAZA
Resource Staff
From Mexico City, Mexico; 1st year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; high school student at Instituto Asuncion de Mexico; worked as a graphic designer for the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Institute of History (INAH); designed all logos for the Marvels in Mexican Museums international project; co-created a community program called Building a Future to assist low income middle school students at public schools in Mexico; selected to represent Mexico in the International Cultural Fest in Bournemouth, England; recipient of awards for public speaking, art and tennis; enjoys sports, drawing, painting and listening to music.

AARON GOODBAUM
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Emergency First Aid, CPR 'B', Flatwater 2 and White Sail III certified; Grade 12 student at the Dragon Academy (Toronto, ON); planning to backpack South-East Asia in Fall 2011; enjoys reading, listening to music, and cooking.

TREVOR HARRISON
Counsellor
From Burlington, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; volunteered with Paterson's Karate Works Summer Camp; NLS, Standard First Aid and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; first year student of Sciences at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); 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 Gold Award for involvement in service, arts, and sports; enjoys soccer, karate, and playing the guitar.

MIRIAM HEAVENRICH
Girls Camp Director - July; Program Specialist - August
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', CYA White Sail II, and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; third year student of Psychology at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON); currently works as a barista at the on-campus, student-run ‘Common Ground’ Coffee Shop; volunteers as a research assistant in the PrevNet Bully Lab; serves as an executive member of the Queen's Hillel; past recipient of the Simon Wells Leadership Award; enjoys animals, reading, and the outdoors.

PAIGE HOMME
Counsellor
From Oakville, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, LSS Instructors, Red Cross First Aid, and CPR 'C' certified; second year student of Biology at McGill University (Montreal, QC); currently working as a swim instructor with the Lifesaving Society of Canada; placed on the Dean's Honour List for her academic achievements in the 2010 school year; enjoys reading and swimming.

ALEX HURAS
Counsellor
From Oakville, ON; 2nd year staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS & CPR 'C' certified; fourth year Business Administration student at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); spent semester abroad studying in Aarhus, Denmark; two-time University orientation week "ice-breaker" volunteer; currently serving as head proctor at Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy; accepted to begin work as a participant in Telus' Leadership Development Program beginning September 2011; recipient of the N.J. Turnbull Award for all-around involvement; enjoys making music, fitness, and travelling.

LAURA INDINGARO
Administrative Staff
From Arlington, Virginia; 2nd year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; currently a student of Graphic Design at the Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA); serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Alpha Gamma Delta Women's Fraternity; enjoys participating in creative arts, camping, travelling, athletics of all kinds, and singing.

KATIE JAGODKIN
Resource Staff
From Oakville, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CYA While Sail II and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; Grade 12 Honour Roll student at St. Thomas Aquinas High School (Oakville, ON); member of St. Thomas Aquinas Athletic Council; assistant captain of St. Thomas Aquinas Lady Raiders hockey team; volunteer with Oakville Hornets Girls Hockey Association as Peewee coach; enjoys hockey, skiing and music.

AMIT KADAN
Tripper
From Toronto, ON, 2nd year camp staff member; 2 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2, and White Sail III certified; Grade 12 Honour Roll student at East York Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON); volunteer with the Don Valley Stewardship Program; past volunteer with Greenpeace; peer tutor; member of high school track & field and cross-country teams; experienced wilderness explorer having completed 22-day canoe trip along Missinaibi River and 5-day hiking trip in Canadian Rockies; enjoys mountain biking, hiking, hockey, playing guitar, reading, and running.

OLIVIA KING
Tripper - July; Counsellor - August
Fom Toronto ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPC 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2, and CYA White Sail II Certified; recognized Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor; first year student of Physical Education at the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC); previously worked as a staff member at Laytonville Healthy Start Day Camp in California; previously worked as a swim instructor and lifeguard at the Boulevard Club in Toronto; awarded MVP of high school cross country and swim teams; enjoys horseback riding, and travelling.

BRAD LAIDLAW
Executive Chef
From Collingwood, ON; 6th 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
Introductory Period Director
From Toronto, ON; 6th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid and OCC Outdoor Leadership Level 1 (Hiking) certified; Graduate student of Political Science & History at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours from Queen's University; participated in a study abroad program in 2009 at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, U.K.; recipient of the Schaefer Scholarship for exemplary leadership and positive role modeling as a staff member at Camp Wenonah; placed on the Dean's List for Academic Excellence Queen's University; enjoys canoe tripping, playing guitar, the Toronto Maple Leafs, sushi and Boggle.

MONIKA LOW
Resource Staff
From Milton, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certified; Grade 12 student at Milton District High School; member of high school student parliament and student senate, and badminton and tennis teams; participated in a trip to Costa Rica as part of a night school curriculum; fluent in French; enjoys reading, hiking, and painting.

MEAGHAN MACNEILL
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2, CYA White Sail II certified; Grade 12 honour roll student at Malvern Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON); works at Twelfth Fret Guitar Shop in Toronto; current volunteer with Epilepsy Ontario; judge for Synchronized Swim competitions; volunteers as assistant swim instructor; National Level Synchronized Swimmer with Variety Village Synchro Team; fluent in French; enjoys making and appreciating art, competitive dance, and travelling.

ZAC MATTHEWS
Resource Staff
From Melbourne, Australia; 1st year camp staff member; previously worked at Pathways Foundation as camper and volunteer; past participant at Lord Somers Camp and Power House (Melbourne); Senior First Aid certified; Completed Year 12 at Kew High School (Melbourne); plans to study graphic or visual design at RMIT University Melbourne beginning Fall 2011; works as a part time labourer; enjoys playing the guitar and piano, playing tennis, reading, art, and most of all, being outdoors!

JACQUELINE MCCORMICK
POLARIS Director
Born in Toronto, ON; currently resides in St. Louis, MO; 3rd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in Communications and minors in Business, and Hotel and Restaurant Management; volunteers at an inner-city school helping students develop reading and learning skills; member of Kappa Delta Sorority, where she served as a pledge-class coordinator for 4 years; currently serving as a New Greek Leader, helping freshman students transition from high school to university; studied abroad at the Florence University of the Art; enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, the natural wonders of Muskoka, and keeping up with trends in design and fashion.

JESS MCCUTCHEON
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS & CPR 'C' certified; Grade 12 student at Northern Secondary School (Toronto, ON); volunteer with the SMARTRISK program; works at a local day-care; past volunteer working with orphaned children in Africa; member of high school snowboard and rugby teams; enjoys reading, running and snowboarding.

GAVIN MCGUIRE
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2, and CYA White Sail II certified; Grade 12 French immersion student at Malvern Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON); volunteer at Community Centre 55 in Toronto; awarded MVP of high school soccer team; member of 2011 Champion TDSSAA Snowboarding team; enjoys tennis, soccer, snowboarding, and the outdoors.

FRASER MCOUAT
Assistant Property Director - July; POLARIS Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; NLS, CPR 'C' and OMHA Ice Hockey Trainer certified; third year student of English at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); volunteers as the head trainer of a local Waterloo minor hockey team; past prefect at St. Michael’s College School (Toronto, ON); past participant in the Toronto Brigantine Pathfinder Program; former high school spelling bee champion; formerly competitive swimmer, reaching the 2008 CISAA finals; avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan; active golfer; enjoys reading 18th century literature, tasting and discussing gourmets foods, and Muskoka in the summertime.

BRENDAN MEAGHER
Resource Staff
From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C' certified; Grade 12 honour roll student at Appleby College (Oakville, ON); past volunteer with Summer Sizzlers Summer Camp and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada; participated in an International Service Project to Guatemala (March 2010); volunteer coach of local youth basketball and volleyball teams; currently serves as Residential Prefect at Appleby College; high school Athlete of the Year in 2010; recipient of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver Awards; captain of high school football and basketball teams; enjoys sports, travelling, camping and working with children.

FREDERIQUE MERCIER-LINTEAU
Tripper
From Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; currently a student of photography at Cegep du Vieux Montreal; previously volunteered at Amis-Soleil, a camp for children with special needs; currently teaches skiing with Ski Bromont; enjoys skiing, photography, hiking and climbing.

KELLY MUELLER
Counsellor
From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; NLS, Assistant Water Safety Instructor, ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 and White Sail II certified; Grade 12 honour roll student at Appleby College (Oakville, ON); previously volunteered with service projects to orphanages orphanages in Ethiopia and Bolivia; previously nominated for the Toronto Star Athlete of the Week; earned her high school Athletic Colours; enjoys field hockey, volleyball, running, reading and eating popcorn.

JACK NENNIGER
Counsellor
From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C' and Kayak Instructors Level 1 certified; first year student at the University of Victoria (Victoria, BC); 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
Counsellor
From Thornhill, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certified; first year student of Arts & Sciences at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); plans to pursue a career as a teacher; active member of the Queen's University Spanish Club; enjoys soccer, snowboarding, tennis and aquatics.

JAMES PARRY
Boys Camp Director - July; WCIT Director - August
From Thornhill, ON; 5th year camp staff member, 12 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and CYA White Sail II certified; third year student of Geography at the University of Western Ontario (London, ON); currently volunteers on-campus with the Foot Patrol program; past volunteer at the Toronto Aerospace Museum and as coach of a girls soccer team; certified by the VQA for wine knowledge; past high school prefect; enjoys sailing, skiing, soccer and the outdoors.

ROC PELTON
Property Staff - July; Assistant Property Director - August
From Dorchester, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS certified; student at Lord Dorchester Secondary School; currently works at Cobble Hills Ski Club; certified hockey referee; active athlete, participating in hockey, baseball, and cross country running; High School Athlete of the year; 2008 All-Ontario Minor Hockey Midget BB Champion team member; plays guitar and drums; enjoys playing sports (hockey, baseball, and running), spending time with friends, auto racing, and music.

JARED PERLMUTTER
Resource Staff
From Richmond Hill, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid & CPR 'C' certified; Grade 12 honour roll student at Thornhill Secondary School; past staff member at Camp Robin Hood; swim instructor at Shendy's Swim School; editor of sports section of award-winning school newspaper; captain of high school ultimate frisbee team; recipient of Philosophy Achievement Award; enjoys playing guitar, following college sports, and Canadian history.

DAVID PETERSON
Resource Staff - August
From Paris, France; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 and CYA White Sail II certified; student at Lycée Jacques Decour (Paris); fluent in French, English and German; experienced world traveller with trips across Europe, to India, Indonesia, Kenya and the United States; competitive squash player; enjoys tennis, ping-pong, chess, and strategy games.

RORY POOLE
Boys Camp Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certified; third year Political Science student at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); volunteer coach of a local minor hockey team; recipient of the 2008 Simon Wells Award for Leadership; enjoys sports, being among friends, exercise, music, and travelling.

RAUL RAMIREZ
Special Projects - July
From Mexico City, Mexico; 5th 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.

JOHN RAMSAY
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certified; recognized Red Cross Swim Instructor and Tennis Professional Association Level 1 Coach; grade 12 student at Sir Oliver Mowat Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON); works as a Ski Racing Coach at Craigleith Ski Club and as a Swim Instructor with Crossley Aquatics; Recipient of the Grade 11 Science Award; enjoys tennis and dragonboat.

JAKE READ
Counsellor - July; Property Staff - August
From Oakville, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 previous years camp experience; NLS and CYA Bronze Sail V certified; first year student of Classics, History and Philosophy of Western Culture at the University of King's College (Halifax, NS); volunteers with the Human Powered Ornithopter Project with the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies; many years experience working as a Ski Coach at Caledon Ski Club; dedicated photographer, cinematographer, sculptor and designer.

ERIN ROACH
Tripper
From Oakville, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 7 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2, CYA White Sail III certified; recognized Instructor with the Lifesaving Society of Canada; Grade 12 honour roll student at White Oaks Secondary School (Oakville, ON); volunteer coach of swimming and field hockey; President of high school Athletic Council; participant on volunteer trip to Costa Rica in Spring 2011; MVP of high school field hockey team; member of high school rugby and swim teams; enjoys sports of all kinds and horseback riding.

ANDREA ROBINSON
Paddlesports Director
From Owen Sound, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 and CYA White Sail II certified; first year student of International Development and Business at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS); spent one year abroad living in New Zealand; volunteer with Feed Nova Scotia, The Halifax Working Group for Fair Trade Towns and The Women's Centre (Grey and Bruce); member of the Dalhousie Womens Rugby Team; recipient of the 2009 Simon Wells Award for Leadership; enjoys travelling, music, surfing and canoe tripping.

CAM ROWLANDS
Assistant Director
From Toronto, ON; 7th year camp staff member; 13 years previous camp experience; OCC Outdoor Leadership Level 1 (Hiking) Instructor certified; certificate of completion from Canadian Camp Directors Course; graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration Program at Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON); successful completion of all credit-hours required by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario; past Boys Camp Director at the Shikoku Canadian Global Camp (Takamatsu, Japan); worked as tutor of Economics, Finance and Decision Sciences for University students; Nominee for High School Athlete of the Year; recipient of the Schaefer Scholarship for Leadership; enjoys going to concerts, playing hockey and golf, the board game Diplomacy and travelling.

DAN SADLER
Property Director
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 13 years previous camp experience; NLS and OCC Outdoor Leadership certified; successfully completed the Operation of Small Drinking Water Systems Certificate; fourth year student of Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); past recipient of the Schaefer Scholarship for Leadership; inaugural Wenonah Staff Tennis Ladder Champion; recipient of two academic entry scholarships from Queen's University; former Crescent School Prefect; volunteered with Leap into Literacy Camp; active with intramural soccer and hockey leagues at Queen's; writes original music and plays in two-person acoustic guitar duo; enjoys tennis, hockey, listening to music and playing his guitar.

LIZZIE SARJEANT
Counsellor - July; Program Specialist - August
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS and High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certified; second year student of Media, Information and Technoculture at the University of Western Ontario (London, ON); serves as a student faculty leader; works as a Communications Assistant for the Asthma Society of Canada; past volunteer with the World Wildlife Fund, Rogers Television, Princess Margaret Hospital, and Girls Guides of Canada; received certificate of Bilingual Studies for French; enjoys dance, photography and the outdoors.

CELIA SAUNDERS
Waterfront Director
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C' and CYA White Sail II certified; recognized Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor; student in Concurrent Education and Psychology at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); works as a Kindergarten Teacher at Talmud Torah; volunteers with Frontier College Read 4 Fun Literacy program; former Assistant Swim Instructor with Zodiac Swim School; recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top and Queen's University Excellence scholarships; enjoy learning ballet, spending time outdoors, playing with animals, swimming and reading.

MAX SAUNDERS
Resource Staff
From Toronto, Ontario; 1st year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; NLS, CYA White Sail II, ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; Grade 12 student at Crestwood Preparatory College (Toronto, ON); participant in the DECA Business Case Competition; volunteer basketball coach; member of high school basketball team; enjoys basketball, tootball, skiing, reading and trivia.

THOMAS "RED" SCHENCK
Counsellor
From St. Catharines, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2, and Anaphylaxis Rescuer certified; first year student of Radio and Television Arts at Ryerson University (Toronto, ON); host of weekly radio show on the Ryerson community radio station 'SpiritLive'; recipient of the Kristen Dawn French Memorial Scholarship; enjoys rowing, volleyball, guitar and photography.

SHANNON SENYK
POLARIS Director - July; Girls Camp Director - August
From Oakville, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; NLS, LSS Instructors, LSS Examiners, Standard First Aid, ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 and CYA White Sail II certified; third year Honours Political Science Student at University of Western Ontario (London, ON); works for UWO Campus Recreation; coordinator of the 2011 UWO Relay for Life; volunteers teaching children's swimming lessons with Making Waves; earned the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award; enjoys traveling, sports, being outdoors and music.

ELLEN SHANTZ
POLARIS Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Toronto, ON; 4th 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; Girls Camp Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 12 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid, AED, and Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor certified; 3rd year student of Conservation Biology at Queen's University (Kingston, ON); communications and promotions director of Queen's Dance Club, the largest campus club in Canada; teaches dance with the Kingston YMCA; previously worked at Sick Kids Hospital in the NICU and Child Life departments; volunteers at Hotel Dieu Hospital; recipient of the Principles Scholarship from Queen's University; received award for quality of writing in the field of evolutionary ecology; enjoys painting, sketching, and making music.

PAUL SIREK
Counsellor - July; Boys Camp Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; qualified instructor and coach of downhill skiing; 3rd student at McMaster University (Hamilton, ON) studying psychology, neuroscience and behaviour with a minor in mathematics; working as a research assistant in the University's Vision and Aging Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory; volunteer with the Salmon Initiative Program teaching children about lifecycles and allowing them to raise fish and release them into Bronte Creek); delegate at the Lake Ontario Visionary Establishment Conference; enjoys playing the mandolin, soccer, squash, and camping.

TOBY SIREK
Senior Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certified; graduate of North Toronto Collegiate Institute (Toronto, ON); volunteers in community helping youth overcome drug addiction; 5 year volunteer organizing neighbourhood food drives; currently working for West Marine; active member and competitor with the Royal Canadian Yacht Club; past recipient of the RCYC One Month Most Valuable Person and the Ross Wortley Sportsmanship Award; active downhill skier; enjoys sports (sailing, swimming and skiing), reading, and playing board and card games.

DEREK SMITH
Resource Staff
From Dorchester, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 4 years previous camp experience; NLS, Standard First Aid and CPR 'C' certified; recognized Assistant Water Safety Instructor; Grade 12 student at Dorchester Secondary School; currently works as an ice hockey referee; past work experience as hockey timekeeper; volunteer instructor with Training Tuesday Hockey Program; enjoys hockey, snowboarding, baseball and track & field.

KEVIN SMITH
POLARIS Director - July; Counsellor - August
From Mississauga, ON; 4th year camp staff member; 9 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Flatwater 2, and CYA White Sail II certified; third year student of Law at Carleton University (Ottawa, ON); past recipient of the Award for Outstanding Achievement from Port Credit Secondary School (Mississauga, ON); former yearbook editor; enjoys paddlesports, music, and playing guitar.

STEPHANIE STEVENS
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 6 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross & CPR 'C' certified; student of Commerce at Queen’s University (Kingston, ON); currently works as 'Commerce Kids' Math Tutor; past staff member at Bayview Glen and Upper Canada College Day Camps; experienced world traveller having visited Kenya, Tanzania and Ecudaor; Most Valuable Player of high school cross country running team; enjoys yogilates, ultimate frisbee, skiing and playing the piano.

MIKE STEWART
Co-Director
From Toronto, ON; 14 years camp staff experience (9 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.

WILL STRATTON
WEEnonah Co-Director
From Toronto, ON (currently living in Ottawa); 11th year camp staff member; 15 years previous camp experience; currently working as a Special Officer to the Deputy Minister of 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.

ALANNA SULZ
Resource Staff
From Toronto, ON; 1st year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, White Sail II and ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 certified; recognized Life Saving Society Swim Instructor; Grade 11 Student at De La Salle College (Toronto, ON); received Level 1 Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance certification; recipient the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award; Youth and Philanthropy Initiative Winner; House Leader and Community Club member at De La Salle College; volunteer at St. Francis Table soup kitchen and Beaver Valley Ski School; attended Lady Somers Camp in Melbourne, Australia; enjoys skiing, snowboarding, soccer and art.

STEPHANIE SUTCLIFFE
Resource Staff
From Burlington, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 10 years previous camp experience; Bronze Medallion, Standard First Aid, CPR 'C', ORCKA Basic Canoeing 2 and CYA White Sail II certified; Grade 12 honour roll student at Burlington Central High School; enrolled to attend Ryerson University (Toronto, ON) in September 2011 for Image Arts and Film Studies; member of the Linda Collins competitive dance team; volunteer figure skating instructor with CanSkate; lived in self-sustaining community in the mountains of Costa Rica; participates on high school rugby, basketball and volleyball teams, as well as Burlington Rush Rep ‘B’ soccer team; member of high school student council; enjoys playing piano, sports, drawing and watching movies.

JOSEPH TAYLOR
WCIT Director - July
From Melbourne, Australia; 6th year camp staff member; previous camp staff experience at Lord Somers Camp (South Melbourne, AUS) and Kangaroobie (Princetown, AUS); very special kids camp facilitator; received Diploma & Advanced Diploma of Aviation from Swinburne University (Melbourne); Grade 3 Flight Instructor; Associated Public Schools Football Umpire; enjoys outdoors and sports.

DAVID TILLMANN
Outtripping Director
From Oakville, ON; 4th 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
Counsellor
From Orillia, ON; 2nd year camp staff member; 8 years previous camp experience; Bronze Cross certified; Grade 12 student at Orillia District Collegiate; competes on school soccer, basketball, alpine skiing and badminton teams; member of 2010 Championship Alpine Ski Team for Georgian Bay area; President of high school Athletic Council; recipient of Simon Wells Award for Leadership; volunteer at Couchiching Jubilee House for Women.

BRONWEN TUCKER
Counsellor
From Toronto, ON; 3rd year camp staff member; 5 years previous camp experience, NLS, AED and Standard First Aid & CPR-C certified; first year student at McGill University (Montreal, QC) studying Environmental Arts & Science; works as a swim instructor at Memorial Pool; past member of Martingrove Collegiate Institute Student Council, Girls Athletic Council, and Amnesty Group; volunteer with Toronto Environmental Volunteers; participated in two-month exchange program in Belgium; leader at school leadership camps and member of Gardner Hall Residence Council; recipient of White Bear Award for extracurricular involvement; enjoys saxophone, snowboarding, basketball, and ultimate frisbee.

GEOFF "RUDY" WILLIAMSON
Counsellor - July; Boys Camp Director - August
From Toronto, ON; 5th year camp staff member; 11 years previous camp experience; NLS and Standard First Aid certified; third year student at University of Western Ontario (London, ON) majoring in Media, Information, and Technoculture with a minor in Film; volunteers as youth drama teacher; over ten years of stage and screen acting experience; world traveller, having visited 20 countries; enjoys playing guitar, and appreciating and making films.