ACTIVITY HEADS

	Mark Arbus Rock Music Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Mark works as a teacher during the year at Churchill Public School.  He holds his B.Ed. from the University of Ottawa and M.Ed. from Chapman University.  An avid guitar player, Mark has written most of the songs and played lead guitar for bands such as "Mogul" and “Guitarbus” and has released his debut album Tomorrow Turns To Day.  He has many years of camp experience as a camper at Camp Winnebagoe in Huntsville as camper and staff at Camp White Pine in Haliburton and working in various leadership roles at Camp Tamakwa in Algonquin Park.  Mark returns for his fifth summer at Manitou and fourth as Head of Rock Music.
	Benjamin Boudreau Creative Arts Head	From Holland, Michigan, Benji is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in 2-D Art and Spanish. He has spent the past year working as a scenic painter for Harvard University's American Repertory Theatre. Benji has studied abroad and traveled through Argentina, Peru and Chile where he volunteered as a Conversation Group Leader at the Universidad Austral. Benji returns for his fourth summer at Manitou and second as Head of Creative Arts.
	Warren Carmichael Canoe Tripping Head	From Kingston, Ontario, Warren is a student at Brock University in St. Catharines completing his Masters of Education. He is previously a graduate of Queen’s University with a B.Ed in Outdoor & Experiential Education and of Laurentian University in Sudbury with a degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership. During the year, Warren is an Occasional Teacher with the District School Board of Niagara. He has worked as a Residence Assistant and also runs his own rock band. He has several years experience taking leadership and training courses through the Gould Lake Outdoor Centre. He holds his ORCA certifications in Flatwater Instruction, Moving Water, Flatwater Kayak and Tripping level 2 as well as his NLS and Wilderness First Responder certifications. This will be Warren’s seventh summer at Manitou and fourth as Head of Canoe Tripping.
	Byron Clarke Hockey Head	From St. Catharines, Ontario, Byron is a graduate of Brock University with a degree in Business. During his program, Byron spent one semester studying at the University of Dijon in France. Byron has played organized hockey, softball, soccer and golf as well as working as a score keeper for local and provincial teams. He returns for his fourth summer at Manitou and third as Head of Hockey.
	Ginger Derochie Ropes/Climbing Head	Originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Ginger now lives in St. Catharines working as a substitute teacher. She holds a degree in Physical Eduation from Laurentian University in Sudbury, a B.Ed from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and Masters of Recreation Management from Acadia University in Nova Scotia. She also holds her level 2 Challenge Course Practitioner, Wilderness First Aid, Ski Instructors, Canoeing Instructors, Open Water Scuba Diving and NLS certifications. She has prior experience as the Director of Camp Ak-O-Mak, Director of Outdoor Education at YLCC and as an instructor at Bark Lake Outdoor Education Centre. She has also won multiple Canadian National Canoeing Championships. Ginger returns for her fourth summer at Manitou as Head of Ropes & Climbing.
	Chris Donaldson Greenhouse Head	From Amhersburg, Ontario, Chris is a graduate of the Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Education, specializing in Outdoor Ecological and Experiential Education. He holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Windsor. This past year, Chris was the President of the Education Student Teachers' Association as well as the student representative from Lakehead University to the OSSTF. He has experience as a Resident Assistant and was the President of the Environmental Studies Club and Coordinator of the “Green Team” while in school. He holds coaching certifications from both OFSAA and the NCCP. This will be Chris’ third summer at Manitou as Head of Greenhouse.
	Scott Evely Wood Working Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Scott works during the year facilitating skiing and snowboarding programs with the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation. A graduate of the Fire Protection program at Seneca College, Scott has previous experience working with the Boys and Girls Club as a Woodworking instructor and at Camp Olympia working with their off-season programs. In 2008 Scott was named World Games captain. This is Scott's seventh season at Manitou and fourth as Head of Woodworking.
	Rachael Farkas Sailing Head	From Hamilton, Ontario, Rachael is a student at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in Halifax studying Textiles. She is a previous graduate of Fanshawe College’s Fine Arts program. Rachael has past experience teaching sailing at the RCSCC in Hamilton for four years. She raced for five years, placing first at the National Cadet Regatta in 2006 and holds her CYA Bronze V certification. This will be Rachael’s second summer at Manitou as Head of Sailing.
	Lanny Foster O.C.S. Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Lanny is a graduate of Moorpark College in California with a diploma in Broadcast Journalism. Lanny has past experience as a volunteer for Variety Village, Bay St. Hoops, and WWK. HE's written for both his high school and college newspapers. A Manitou camper for eight years, Lanny received the Lokash Award in 2001 and completed our CIT program in 2007. This will be his fifth summer on staff, 13th at Manitou and first as the Head of O.C.S.
	Sandy Foster Theatre Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Sandy worked as a teacher for 31 years in the Recreation and Leisure Services program at Centennial College. Sandy has extensive experience volunteering as a Hockey Coach and leading School Theatre programs. Sandy is renown through the Camping industry after working in leadership positions at day and residential camp programs for over 30 years including Camp White Pine, Camp Walden, Arrowhead Day Camp and Zodiac Day Camp. He has sat on several boards and spoken at conferences and events across Ontario. Sandy spent ten seasons at Manitou as Activity Director and returns for his third season as Head of Theatre.
	Spencer Hoffman Canoe/Kayak Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Spencer is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in London with a major in Political Science. During the year, Spencer served as the Vice-President of his fraternity and coached competitive hockey. He co-founded and has run The Intercamp Classic, a charity event that supports Kids in Camp. Spencer as canoed everywhere from the Amazon to Algonquin Park and holds his Bronze Cross. Spencer was a Manitou camper for seven years, completing our CIT program in 2006. This will be his sixth summer on staff and 13th at Manitou.
	Marissa Jesser Pottery Head	From Kimberly, Idaho, Marissa is a student at Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles, California studying Psychology. Marissa is currently involved in a Service and Leadership Team and has as well as leaderhip in humanitarian efforts in Mexico both through her University. She previously taught piano and dance through Magic Valley School of Performing Arts and tutored math with Twin Falls Learning Center. She also has ben working with clay and taking classes at University for three years This will be Marissa’s second summer at Manitou and first as Head of Pottery.
	Jesse Klein Guitar Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Jesse is a student at Queen’s University in Kingston studying Health and Physical Education. Jesse has past experience as a counsellor at Camp Wabikon in Temagami and as a daycare worker with Boundless. In high school, Jesse played competitive volleyball. He is also an avid guitar player and holds his Bronze Cross. This will be Jesse’s third summer at Manitou and first as Head of Guitar.
	Daniel Kornblum Waterski Head	From Thornhill, Ontario, Daniel is a graduate of the University of Guelph with a Bachelors of Commerce Degree. He has spent this past year backpacking across New Zealand and Australia. Daniel was a camper and staff member at Camp New Moon for 14 years where he taught waterskiing and canoeing. He also has experience as a downhill ski instructor at Snowhawks Ski School. He has completed the CampSafe Waterski Instructors course and holds his Bronze Cross. This will be Daniel’s third summer at Manitou as Head of Waterskiing & Wakeboarding.
	Stanley Lee Basketball Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Stanley is a student at the University of Western Ontario in a Master Program focusing on Microbiology and Immunology. He is a graduate of McMaster University with a degree in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. This past year, Stanley worked as a teaching assistant and also has volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Hamilton in the past. He has travelled extensively to Australia and South East Asia. He currently holds his NCCP level 1 coaching certification in basketball. This will be his fifth summer at Manitou and third as Head of Basketball.
	Taimi Lynch Crafts & Design Head	From Thunder Bay, Ontario, Taimi now lives in Toronto and is currently finishing up her Bachelor of Education degree in the Primary/Junior division at Charles Sturt University. She is also a graduate of the University of Guelph with a degree in Child Studies and holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education through Humber College. Taimi has worked with many different children’s programs including the Hospital for Sick Children, as a Child Life Assistant, the York Region District School Board, as an Educational Assistant and at Rural Roots Children’s Centre, as an After-School Program Coordinator. She also volunteered as a Camp Counsellor with the Summer Institute for Kids. This will be her sixth summer at Manitou as Head of Crafts & Design
	Kyla MacKenzie Yoga Head	From Victoria, British Columbia, Kyla is a student at The University of Victoria studying Visual Arts. She has been practicing yoga for the past 3 years at Hemma, a local studio in Victoria, specializing in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow. Kyla played competitive field hockey in high school and then went on to coach a girl's spring league team with the Victoria Junior Field Hockey Association. This will be Kyla's first summer at Manitou as Head of Yoga.
	Cassie Martens Aerobics Head	From St. Catharines, Ontario, Cassie is a student at Brock University studying Concurrent Education for Physical Education and Kinesiology. During the year, Cassie serves as VP of Competition for Brock Dance and has worked teaching dance at Canadian Dance Company and Gymnastics Energy. She has worked as a dance and art camp counsellor at the Canadian Dance Company, has taught aerobics through program placements and worked as a softball coach in the St. Catharines Ladies Softball Learn-to-Play League. This will be Cassie’s second summer at Manitou as Head of Aerobics.
	Kara Martin Photography Head	From Armidale, Australia, Kara is a Registered Nurse and Provisional Psychologist and is the school Nurse at The Armidale School. She is a recent graduate of the University of New England with a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Social Science Psychology and Bachelor Degree in Nursing. She also has experience working as an Aupair with autistic children in Marietta, Georgia and now runs the charity SKAN, for children with Autism. Kara is an avid photographer in her spare time on all her travels throughout the world. This will be Kara’s fifth summer at Manitou and first as the Head of Photography.
	Wesley McDonald Baseball Head	From Thamesville, Ontario, Wesley is a graduate of Laurentian University in Sudbury with a degree English. Wesley has past experience as an activity and troop leader with Scouts Canada for five years and is a recipient of the Canadian Chief Scout’s Award. During the year he is an avid writer and works in film. He was also a member of the ‘A’ Chatham Baseball Rep Team for four years. This will be his second summer at Manitou as Head of Baseball.
	Sam Peyros Tennis Head	From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sam is a student at Temple University studying Management Information Systems. During the year, he participates in AIS Club, Relay for Life, and Temple Film Collective. He played Varsity Tennis in High School and is on the Temple Intramural Tennis Team. He was a tennis counsellor at Camp Lobikan. and was also a camper for 6 years. This will be his first summer on staff as Head of Tennis.
	Benjamin Rice Golf Head	From London, Ontario, Ben is a graduate of Brock University with a Bachelors of Education. He also has a Bachelors Degree majoring in English. This past year, Ben published his first article and won the YMCA Rec League Ping Pong Championship. Ben has previous experience working as a Sports Camp counsellor with the Boys and Girls Club of London, as a Ski Instructor in Whistler/Blackcomb and at golf courses and driving ranges over several years. A competitive Rugby player for 10 years, Benjamin won a silver medal with Team Ontario. He also completed Sparrow Lake Camp’s CIT program and had his own radio show on CKLU FM. This will be Benjamin’s fifth summer at Manitou as Head of Golf.
	Megan Richardson Dance Head	From Kingston, Ontario, Megan is a student at Brock University in St. Catharines studying Child & Youth Studies and Education. During the year, Megan serves as Executive head running the Brock University Dance Team. She previously worked as an instructor at I’ve Got Rhythm School of Dance and has also volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters foundation and the Kingston Boys and Girls Club. This will be Megan’s second summer at Manitou as Head of Dance.
	Steve Richards Eco-Adventure Head	From Kitchener, Ontario, Steve is a graduate of Brock University in St. Catharines with a degree in Philosophy. He previously completed a Tourism Management program at Niagara College. Steve worked in the Youth University program at his school. He has past experience as a Team Leader and Events Coordinator with Kiddin’ Around Productions and as a teaching assistant at St. Dominic’s Elementary School. He also spent several years playing competitive Soccer and Baseball and holds his Bronze Cross Certification. This will be Steve’s fifth summer at Manitou and second as Head of Eco Adventure.
	Karen Shopsowitz Video Production Head	From Toronto, Ontario, Karen is a Peabody-award winning film-maker (for the NFB-produced doc, My Father's Camera), who has worked on numerous television productions as a producer, director, camera person, editor and writer.  Her recent credits include producer/director and editor of One Summer at Camp Winston, for CBC's documentary channel, about a camp for kids with neurological disorders; she is currently in production on a one hour doc for TVO and is developing several other projects, including a fiction series.  Karen has over 20 year of camp experience including seasons at Camp White Pine, Camp Walden and Zodiac Swim & Specialty Camp.  She returns for her eighth summer at Manitou as Head of Video Production.
	Tamar Silverbrook Swim Head	From Toronto, Tamar is a student at the University of Western Ontario studying global development and psychology. During the year, Tamar is the VP of Western’s Rights and Democracy Association and has past volunteer experience building a school in Kenya, with Free the Children. Tamar has also been the event coordinator for fundraisers for Seva Canada and Save a Child’s Heart. She was a competitive swimmer for three years during high school and was elected captain of the team. For the past four summers, she has been an aquatic coordinator, lifeguard and swim instructor for a private swim school. Tamar holds her NLS and Water Safety Instructors Certifications. This will be Tamar's first summer at Manitou as the Head of Swim.
	Stephanie Wezelman Newspaper Head	From Tucson, Arizona, Stephanie is a student of the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying Journalism and Entrepreneurship. Stephanie is the chair for the UW Homecoming Committe and does copy editing for the schoo paper. She has past experience as a C.I.T. and Counsellor at Friendly Pines Camp and is belay certified. This will be Stephanie’s third summer on staff and first as Newspaper Head.
	Lawrence Yee Soccer Head	From Meaford, Ontario, Lawrence is a graduate of University of Guelph-Humber for Business Administration. Lawrence has previous camp experience as a sport instructor at Camp Huronda, operated by the Canadian Diabetes Association. He also has experience coaching recreational and competitive soccer for over 10 years and is OSA and NCCP certified. Lawrence has played in recreational and competitive soccer leagues for over 15 years including five years as a goalie. This will be his first summer at Manitou as the Head of Soccer.