About Our Staff
All of our staff are carefully chosen based on their readiness to provide safe, caring, and fun-filled experiences for campers. Staff are committed to the emotional and physical development of every camper.
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The process of becoming a Ryerson staff member includes 1) written application; 2) an interview; 3) reference checks; 4) submission of a Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector screening; 5) Submission of a Voluntary Disclosure Form if the Police Records Check is more than 1 year old.
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Staff training includes an orientation weekend in the spring, two weeks of head staff training and one week of training for all staff. Staff training covers camp policies, staff expectations, healthcare needs for campers, CAS (Children's Aid Society), Boundary and Prevention training by the United Church of Canada, faith formation, and area-specific training.
Many of our staff are graduates of Leadership Development Camp - a training program run through 3 collective United Church Residential Camps. Each year, a great number return to camp to continue our traditions and positive camp experiences.
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Our Health Care Coordinator is an experienced first aider, with additional emergency or health training, who supervises our health care centre (aka the MED SHED), the distribution of medication, and assists in promoting a safe and healthy camp environment. A Registered Nurse and Certified Physician offer guidance to our onsite staff when needed.
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Trained Lifeguards supervise our Waterfront. We have 3 guards posted on each swim at the Camp's Waterfront - at least 2 hold their NLS (National Lifeguarding Service) certificates and the other holds a minimum of Bronze Cross. All our lifeguards hold a minimum of Standard First Aid.
Operations Manager
Evan Maxwell - as operations Manager, Evan takes care of many tasks for the camp year-round including special events, site work and connecting with our community.
Favourite Camp Snack: Bannock by the fire
Favourite Place on Site: Chapel Hill
Why I Love Camp: you get to grow deeper in your relationship with God or meet Him for the first time! It transforms leaders and grows friendships that last a lifetime! It's always a joy to see new relationships grow, and to see the fun that happens on the Spongewars battlefield or in the Gaga Ball court!
our board
The Ryerson Camp Committee is a group of people who care deeply about this ministry. Each member has experienced, witnessed, or heard the stories of how camp changes lives, and that’s why we serve. Our role is to support our directors, helping to build a strong foundation for meaningful programming year after year. We handle the behind-the-scenes work so that our leadership team can thrive, our campers can grow, and this place can continue to be one where God’s love is experienced in real, lasting ways.
Paige Johnson | Chair & Head of Communications
Favourite Camp Snack: Fried Oats!
Camp History: I started coming to camp as a "Tyke" camper (about 6 years old!) worked on staff from 2010-2017 which included the roles of counsellor, program coordinator and director. And I've been serving on the committee since 2018 as Communications Lead and Chair (since 2023).
Meaghan Kruitbosch | Secretary
Favourite Camp Activity: playing smugglers & spies
Camp History: first came to camp as a junior camper and returned every summer sometimes multiple-sometimes more than once-until I eventually joined the staff
Julie Cruickshank | Finance Team
Favourite Camp Snack S'MORES of course! Who doesn't love some melted chocolate with crackers/cookies and a mushy marshmallow!
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Camp History: I joined the camp staff team in 1989 - and worked for two summers as Lifeguard & program staff.
Sandie Rowell | Admin & Finance
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Greg Rushton | Vision Lead
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Lauren Kaster | Registrar
Favourite Camp Activity: session and counsellor paint
Camp History:
volunteered as a counsellor for Jr and then came as a Youth Camper in 2001. Did LDC in 2002. Was on staff (counsellor 2003-2008, admin 2009)
Camp Committee in 2008-2017 and now back! Also attending Family Camp since 2023.
Nolan Coe | Treasurer
Favourite Camp Snack: S'mores!
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Camp History: I started in October 2025 and have stepped into a finance role assisting with operations of the camp. I joined the camp to serve Jesus and give back with the skills I’ve been blessed with.
Jenn Burnett | Head of PLP
Favourite Camp Activity: I love playing games at camp! Douse the flame and Capture the Stuff have always been favourites! And of course sponge wars...but isn't that everyone's favourite?
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Camp History: I first arrived at Ryerson in 1994 as a LID, I went on to be a counsellor, Assistant Director, Family Camp and Youth Camp Director and countless years on committee. When I try to imagine heaven I always start with an image of Ryerson.
Jenn Sullivan | Member at Large/Site Lead
Favourite Place on Site: site three, overlooking the water. There is something so peaceful about that spot where I really feel Gods presence.
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Camp History: I started at camp at 8 years old and my first camp was junior. I then worked on staff many years later on both wilderness and then as the head lifeguard.
Matthew Hudson | PLP Team
Favourite Place on Site: Chapel Hill
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Why I Love Camp: We get to live in community - eating food, playing games, working and praying together - without distractions from the outside world.