PROGRAM SPECIALISTS

	Christopher Ambury Canoe Tripper	From Kingston, Ontario, Christopher is a student at the University of Western Ontario in London studying Geography and English. He has past volunteer experience as a Counsellor with Nature Explorer’s Camp and as a leader with Wilderness Backpacking Experience. In high school he worked extensively with his student council, serving as Head Boy and being presented with the Principal’s Award for Student Leadership. He also holds his NLS and Wilderness First Aid certifications. This will be Christopher’s third summer at Manitou.
	Katelyn Brooks Canoe Tripper	From Waterdown, Ontario, Katelyn is a graduate in the Concurrent Physical Education Outdoor Adventure Leadership program at Laurentian University in Sudbury. Katelyn has extensive canoe tripping experience in Temagami, Tobermory and Algonquin and holds her ORCA level C, Bronze Cross and Wilderness Experience, Wilderness First Responder and PADI diver certifications. This will be Katelyn’s third summer working at Manitou.
	Alex Davis Canoe Tripper	From Toronto Ontario, Alex is a student at Forest Hill Collegiate graduating spring 2012. During the year, Alex runs competitively for his school’s Cross Country and Track and Field teams. He is the President of the Forest Hill Squash Society and also holds his Bronze Cross. A Manitou camper for four years, Alex completed our CIT program in 2010. This will be his second summer on staff.
	Carly Diamond Swim Assistant	From Toronto, Ontario, Carly is a student at the University of Western Ontario studying Medical Sciences. Carly has volunteered teaching swimming to children with disabilities for the London Blind Swimming Program. She has previous experience working as a camp counsellor at Camp Tamakwa and in Italy. After travelling to Kenya with Free The Children, to build a school, Carly has become very involved with this organization. Carly holds her NLS and Water Safety Instructors Certifications. A Manitou camper for four years, Carly will be returning for her second summer on staff.
	Joseph Friedland Canoe Tripper	From Larchmont, New York, Joseph is a student at Mamoroneck High School. During the year, Joseph volunteers as a teacher aid at Head Start Nursery School and is a Founding member and Co-President of his school's Cooking Club. Along with a passion for the outdoors and cooking, Joseph has made canoe tripping a large part of his camp experience for years. He holds his Bronze Cross Certification. A Manitou camper for 6 summers, Joseph completed our CIT program in 2011. This will be his first summer on staff.
	Hollie Fuhrmann Canoe Tripper	From Sale, Australia, Hollie is currently is currently living in Kelowna, working at Big White. She is a student at Monash University studying Sport and Outdoor Recreation. She is a level 3 fitness instructor and has experience as a level 1 coach, specialising in Netball. This will be Hollie's first summer at Manitou.
	Ashley Gould Waterski Assistant	From Toronto, Ontario, Ashley is a student at the University of Western Ontario in London studying Kinesiology. Ashley previously spent a year abroad in Israel on a gap year program. She has past experience as a Ski and Snowboard instructor at Alpine Ski Club and holds her Bronze Cross. A Manitou camper for seven years, Ashley completed our CIT program in 2007. This will be her fifth summer on staff and 12th at Manitou.
	Jeremy Greene Waterski Assistant	From Toronto, Ontario, Jeremy is a student at McMaster University in Hamilton studying Civil Engineering. During the year, Jeremy has worked teaching Snowboarding with Snowhawks Ski School and as a swim instructor at Zodiac Swim School. He holds his NLS and WSI certification and has completed the Canadian Waterski Instructors course. A Manitou camper for five years, Jeremy completed our CIT program in 2007. This will be his fifth summer on staff and tenth at Manitou.
	Jessie Green Canoe/Kayak Assistant	From Toronto, Ontario, Jessie is a student at the University of Western Ontario in London studying Criminology. Jessie has taught swimming with Shendy’s Swim School and holds her Bronze Cross certifications. A Manitou camper for seven years, Jessie completed our CIT program in 2007. This will be her fourth summer on staff and eleventh at Manitou.
	Beth Hudson Canoe Tripper	From Hertford, United Kingdom, Beth is a student at Durham University studying Geography after spending a year travelling in North America. Beth has completed both her Girlguiding Leadership Qualification and her Duke of Edinburgh Gold Level Award. She also holds her Bronze Cross. This will be Beth’s second summer at Manitou.
	Josh Kaplan Video Assistant	From Toronto, Ontario, Josh studied at Film at Concordia University in Montreal. Josh has had films shown at a number of different film festivals. He works at Ve'ahavta, a charity in Toronto, as a graphic designer. He has also played competitive Hockey for several years. A Manitou camper for 8 years, Josh completed our CIT program in 2007. This will be his fifth summer on staff and 13th at Manitou.
	Ben Kim Theatre Assistant - Music	Originally from Geoje, South Korea, Ben now lives in Toronto working as a musical director and private music teacher. Ben is a graduate of the University of Calgary with a Masters degree in Music Composition and a graduate of Grimmel College in Iowa with a combined degree in Biology and Music. Ben has extensive experience working as a director, music director, rehearsal pianist, accompanist, and conductor for a range of musical theatre and operatic productions. He was also a member of the University of Calgary Chamber Choir. He has previous camp experience as an English Instructor at Global Rookie Club camp in Korea. This will be Ben’s fourth summer at Manitou.
	Rachel Klein Canoe Tripper	From Toronto, Ontario, Rachel is a student at Earl Haig Secondary studying Visual Arts graduating spring 2012. She has past camping and canoe tripping experience as a CIT with Glen Bernard Camp and with the City of Toronto. She was also an assistant acro coach at the Ontario School of Ballet and holds her Bronze Cross. This will be Rachel’s second summer at Manitou.
	Brent Lough Canoe Tripping Coordinator	From Arnprior, Ontario, Brent is a graduate of the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program at Laurentian University in Sudbury. He has extensive canoe tripping experience in Killarney, Algonquin, Kukagami, Temagami, Ottawa River, as well as a 17 day whitewater canoe trip on the Pontax River in Western Quebec. Brent holds his NLS, Swim Instructors, Lifesaving Instructors, Wilderness First Responder, Rescue 3 International SRT, Wilderness Survival, ORCKA canoe tripping level 3, and Wedingo Lakes Adventure Therapy Certifications. This will be his second summer working at Manitou.
	Abbie Matthews Creative Arts Assistant	From Melbourne, Australia, Abbie is a graduate of the Unviersity of Ballarat with a Degree in Visual Art and Graduate Diploma in Eduation. Abbie is an art teacher during the year and has worked on art projects with all ages, from age 3 to senior citizens. She has experience in performing and circus, specializing in balloon sculpting and is a fire twister. This will be Abbie's first summer at Manitou.
	Carly Quintus Theatre Assistant - Costuming	Originally from North Dakota, Carly now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota after completing her Anthropology Degree at St. Cloud State University. During this past year, Carly has volunteered at the St. Cloud University Community Garden teaching children of all ages about growing plants specifically for food. She also has experience as a tutor at LaCruz Community Center and at Camp ReCreation, a camp for the mentally disabled. Carly has years of experience camping and hiking throughout the Western United States. This will be Carly's first summer at Manitou.
	Kayla Robins Photography Assistant	From King City, Ontario, Kayla is a student at Queen’s University in Kingston studying Film and Media. During the year, Kayla works part time at the Queen’s Day Care and is founder and president of the philanthropic performance club QTIP. She previously served as a residence floor representative. Kayla has played competitive tennis, basketball and badminton, holds her OTA level 1 coaching certification and her Bronze Medallion. She also has experience working with children at Camp Arrowhead. A Manitou camper for seven years, Kayla completed our CIT program in 2006 and was named World Games Captain in 2011. This will be her sixth summer on staff.
	Carmen Roth Ropes/Climbing Assistant	From Denver, Colorado, I'm a senior at Azusa Pacific University studying Political Science and Spanish. During the year, Carmen leads students on rock climbing, kayaking and hiking trips on the weekends as part of her school's Outdoor Adventure Program. Carmen has experience as a Nanny and at her church nursery with children aged 6-13 years. Last year, Carmen was a Resident Advisor at school for 24 girls in an alternative campus in Yosemite and also was a Freshman mentor through her school's mentoring program. She holds her Wilderness First Responder Certification. This will be her first summer at Manitou.
	Janet Rudzroga Canoe Tripper	From Waterdown, Ontario, Janet is a student in the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Concurrent Education program at Laurentian University in Sudbury. Janet has extensive paddling and tripping experience and has completed a 14 day whitewater canoe trip in Quebec. She holds her Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Survival, ORCA level 1 and Bronze Cross certifications. She has past experience as a Counsellor at Canterbury Earthkeeper Camp, a mentor at Flamborough Centre School and CanSkate Coach at Flamboro Skating Club. She also previously competed in touch football, rugby and badminton. This will be Janet’s third summer at Manitou.
	Alexandra Saiz Ortiz Ropes/Climbing Assistant	From Bogota, Colombia, Alex works during the year as a high school Spanish teacher. She is a graduate of Universidad Pedagogica with a degree in Spanish and English Education and is now working towards her Masters Degree at the Universidad de Jaen. Alex has past experience as Ropes Program Director at Camp Rotary near Boston and completed a Technical Skills course with Project Adventure. The following summer, she worked with children on a ranch in Colorado. This will be Alex’s fourth summer on staff.
	Destiny Schroyer Pottery Assistant	Originally from Oregon, Destiny is a student at the Azusa Pacific University studying International Business. This past year, Destiny was involved with Project Gateway, a partnership program in South Africa with her University where she was a marketing volunteer for craftspeople in Kwazulu-Natal. She has worked with children of all ages in the last two summers, leading and facilitating campers in a high ropes course at George Fox University's Retreat Center. This will be Destiny's first summer on staff.
	Matthias Sebecke Canoe Tripper	Originally from South Africa, Matthias now lives in Peterborough and is a student in the Fish and Wildlife Tech program at Sir Sandford Flemming College. He has past work experience planting trees with the OFAH Atlantic Salmon Restoration program. He also took part in a Cadet leadership camp, holds his ORCA basic B, CYA white sail 2 and Bronze Medallion certifications. This will be his third summer working at Manitou.
	Lee Taylor Radio/Media Assistant	From Ballarat, Australia, Lee is a graduate of Monash University with a Degree in Engineering and Marketing. He has been performing on stage since the age of 10, performing in plays and playing piano. Lee has also been an umpire for Australian Rules Football in the Ballarat Football League. This will be Lee's first summer at Manitou.
	Blake Weld Canoe Tripper	From Minneapolis, Minnesota, Blake is a graduate of St. Cloud State University with a Fine Arts degree specializing in Photography. Blake has several years experience working as a counsellor at a youth hunting camp and has led a number of canoe trips to the Boundary Waters. Blake holds his Wilderness and Remote First Aid. This will be his second summer at Manitou.
	Landon Wexler Canoe Tripper	From Toronto, Ontario, Landon is a student at the University of Guelph studying Marketing. During the year, Landon has worked as a Hockey Instructor with the Forest Hill Hockey Organization and has played hockey for many years. He completed the CIT program at Camp Timberlane and holds his Bronze Cross. A Manitou camper for six years, Landon returns for his fourth summer on staff and tenth at Manitou.
	Jerisse Williams Sailing Assistant	From Antigua, West Indies, Jerisse works as a sailing instructor at the Antigua Yacht Club. He spent a year studying at Antigua State College,is a level 2 certified Dingy instructor and RYA power boat operator and is working towards his Yacht Masters this year. He has raced competitively for several years including a 3rd place finish at the Antigua Laser Open in 2010 and 3rd place at the CSA Caribbean Dinghy Championship in 2009. This will be Jerisse’s second summer at Manitou.