Archive for the ‘Staff’ Category

Introducing… Cait! (25 Days ‘Til Camp!)

Cait is also a new staff member at MKDC. As our Arts Sr Counselor, she will be working with Heartwood and Shoots campers on a variety of exciting projects involving visual arts, drama, music, and dance. Cait is currently studying theatre and English at the University of Ottawa, and is hoping to attend teacher’s college. [...]

June 9, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Countdown To Camp, Staff

Introducing… Sonia! (26 Days ’til Camp!)

Sonia comes to us with many years of camp experience, as both a camper and counselor at Camp Adonai, as well as a counselor at an equestrian center. As Sr Counselor for our Sports division of the Heartwood program, she will be able to draw on her prior experience as sports coordinator, in addition to [...]

June 8, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
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We Make Campers & Parents More Comfortable

We understand that it can be nerve-wracking for kids to come to camp on the first day. A new place, new faces, and fear of the unknown can make first-time campers (and parents!) feel nervous and unsure. It’s natural! For summer 2010, we are introducing two new camp features that we hope will help to [...]

May 7, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Camp Features, Countdown To Camp, Staff

Introducing… Hanna!

It is so exciting to have young, promising role models who are slowly making their way up the staff ladder! Hanna worked very hard last summer as a volunteer LIT and we are very pleased to have her back for Summer 2010 as a Counselor-In-Training. In addition to being very talented with arts and crafts, [...]

April 28, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
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Introducing Our Head Counselor… Courtenay!

It is always exciting this time of year, as I receive confirmations from our returning staff and begin putting together our staff for the coming summer. Here is the first of our Camp Staff 2010 bios! Courtenay is a self-proclaimed camp “lifer” who previously worked at Grippen Lake Camp and Camp Iawha before joining the [...]

March 16, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Countdown To Camp, Staff

5 Reasons to Become an LIT

When our campers graduate from our regular program, those who are interested in taking their camp experience to the next level are encouraged to apply for the MKDC leadership program. First is the Leader-In-Training (LIT) position, which helps campers to gain experience as a role model for our younger campers while building valuable life skills. [...]

January 23, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
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Are You A Good Fit For Camp?

Working at camp is an amazing experience, but it’s not for everyone. Do you have the right stuff to be a counselor? Here are just a few questions you should ask yourself before applying to work with us. (Hint: These are also the types of things we might discuss in an interview!) Can you put [...]

January 2, 2010 · Kristen · No Comments
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Cooperative Competition

I just finished reading a very interesting article in the most recent issue of Camp Business Magazine called “Competition Conundrum”. It discusses the role of competition in today’s camps and schools. Competition has received a lot of “bad press” in the last few years. We’ve all heard the horror stories of screaming coaches and parents, [...]

December 1, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
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Week 1, Day 1

Are they boats or hats? Maybe both! Quotes Of The Day (do you know who said them?) “We had some paint management problems” “You’re not a big meanie… You’re a big nice-y!”

June 29, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Pic Of The Day, Staff

Pre-Camp Is Complete, Less Than 48 Hours ‘Til Camp!

The supplies are unpacked, the schedule is ready, the staff are pumped… now all we need are the kids!  Camp starts Monday, and we can’t wait to welcome all of our new and returning campers. We still have a few spots available in weeks 1, 3, 4, and 5 – but don’t wait too long!

June 27, 2009 · Kristen · No Comments
Posted in: Countdown To Camp, Staff