Meet Our Staff Team
Bruce Annan (he/him)
Trail Blazer Section Head
From Ottawa, Ontario. During the off-season Bruce studies Geography at the University of Victoria. His hobbies include climbing, paddling, hiking, and spending time with family, especially his brothers. Great Moment In Camping: “Seeing a moose for the first time, wading near our canoe right after a long portage.” Bruce will be our Trail Blazer Section Head this summer. This is his second year at Wanapitei.
Gordon Annan (he/him)
Sous Chef
Coming soon.
Jack Annan (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Jack is currently studying Fine Arts at Concordia University. He loves to explore natural features that create a fun time, like the natural waterslide on Blueberry Lake, jumping rocks, and especially rapids to swim in and paddle down! He loves making art, spending time outside, and sports like basketball and hockey. Jack will be leading trips and working on site this summer. He has been tripping at Wanapitei for five years, and this is his first year on staff.
Edie Armstrong (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Edie is currently in Life Sciences at Queen’s University. She loves to swim, ski, run, and skate! Greatest Moment in Camping: “Waking up in the middle of the night to catch the tide on my Bay Trip and paddling under the stars for a couple hours before watching the sunrise as we got to the bay.” Edie will be leading trips and working on site this summer. She has been at Wanapitei for 11 years, and this is her first year on staff.
Islay Ballantyne (she/her)
Trip Leader & Senior Waterfront Director
From Toronto, Ontario. Islay is currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Science at Queen’s University. She loves sports, both watching and playing all different kinds, but most notably swimming. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Finishing the overland section of my VII after dragging and walking for pretty much the entire trip up to that point. Nothing will beat that sense of accomplishment.” Islay will be leading trips and working on site this summer. This is her thirteenth year at camp, and her third year on staff.
Keitay Becker (she/her)
Trip Leader & Program Director
From Bear Island, Lake Temagami. Keitay is at Nipissing University for Indigenous Studies. Her hobbies include paddling, swimming, running, sewing, and drawing. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Getting stuck in a storm on Maple Mountain and singing all the way down!” Keitay will be leading trips and working as one of our Program Directors this summer. She paddles because it makes her feel grounded and connected to the land and culture. This is her eighth year at camp and third year on staff.
Asher Birenbaum (he/him)
Trip Leader, Canoe Instructor (July)
From Toronto, Ontario. Asher is attending the University of Waterloo for Physics. He is a huge soccer fan and plays quidditch for Waterloo. Great Moment In Camping: “Watching the tides change on James Bay.” Asher will be leading trips and working as one of our Canoe Instructors this summer. This is his thirteenth year at camp, and his fifth year on staff.
Matthew Blumberg (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Matthew is studying Environment, Sustainability, and Society at Dalhousie University. His favourite activities include reading, storytelling, nice long walks, and believing in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Great Moment in Camping: “The first day of trip each summer! There’s always a really neat moment about half an hour into paddling of “Wow I’m on trip again! I missed doing this!” It’s shortly followed by the ache of paddling muscles being reactivated but the trade off is always worth it.” Matt will be leading trips this summer. This is his fifteenth summer at camp and fifth year on staff.
Aenea Briggs (she/her)
Trip Leader
From San Francisco, California (but grew up in Toronto!). Aenea is studying physics and math at Occidental College in Los Angeles. Her favourite hobbies include dancing, hiking, and reading. Great Moment in Camping: “We were paddling on the Arctic Ocean, it was a beautiful warm and sunny day, and we had to stop paddling for about an hour as a pod of belugas passed by us. They surrounded us and swam under our boats, making all sorts of noises. It was unforgettable.” Aenea will be leading trips this summer. This is her ninth year at camp and her fourth year on staff.
Helene Briggs (she/her)
Trip Leader
Coming soon.
Riley Buckle (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Riley is at Queen’s University for the Concurrent Education program (Bachelor of Education and Science). Her interests include swimming, skiing, rock climbing, and canoe tripping. Great Moment In Camping: “My greatest moment in camping was my V2’s make-shift square dance on day 32. We brought out our guitar, pan flute and pots onto a dusty dirt patch and swung each other around in crocs for over two hours. ” Riley will be leading trips this summer. This is her twelfth year at camp, and her fifth year on staff.
Myrna Burns (she/her)
Trip Leader, Program Director
From Madison, Wisconsin. Myrna is attending Dalhousie University for Psychology. Her favourite activities include playing soccer, reading, watching movies, and travelling. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Waking up at 2am and seeing the northern lights with my group.” Myrna will be leading trips and working as one of our Program Directors this summer. She has been at Wanapitei for ten years, and this is her third year on staff.
Audrey Cameron (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Baltimore, Maryland. Audrey is studying Genetics at the University of Toronto. Her favourite activities include volleyball, embroidery, and getting outside! Great Moment in Camping: “Having VII wrestling matches on a sandbar.” Audrey will be leading trips this summer. “I paddle because I love it and it’s a skill I can always be improving!” This is her ninth year at camp and her third year on staff.
Robbie Carey (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Robbie studied Accounting at Western University. His favourite hobbies include rock climbing and billiards. Great Moment in Camping: “A herd of Caribou crossing the river in front of my canoe.” Robbie will be leading trips this summer. This is his seventh year at camp and his fourth year on staff.
Anne Carscallen (she/her)
Spring Administrator, Kitchen Staff
From Hamilton, Ontario. Anne is beginning her Master’s degree in English at the University of Toronto. She loves writing, film, and traveling. Great Moment in Camping: “During my VII, we were taking a rest from paddling on the Arctic Ocean, when we found ourselves completely surrounded by a pod of belugas, so close that they were swimming under our boats and breaking the surface nearby.” Anne is our Administrative Assistant this spring and working in the kitchen this summer. This is her thirteenth summer at camp, and her third year on staff.
Matthew Chung (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Guelph, Ontario. Matthew is studied Physics and Education at the University of British Columbia. His favourite hobbies include cooking, hockey, and working out. Great Moment In Camping: “All of them really, it’s funny how you never remember any of the times you weren’t happy on trip.” Matthew will be leading trips this summer. This is his fifteenth year at Wanapitei, and his sixth year on staff.
Rowen Conrad (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Guelph, Ontario. Rowen is studying Environmental Science at Dalhousie University. Her favourite hobbies include rowing, reading, piano, and traveling. Great Moment in Camping: “On V2 we would stay up as a group all cozy and laughing till it hurt.” Rowen will be leading trips and working on site this summer. This is her tenth year at camp, and her first on staff.
Quinn de Pencier (he/him)
Trip Leader, Program Director
From Toronto, Ontario. Quinn studies acting at Concordia. His hobbies include biking and dance. Quinn’s Great Moment in Camping was on his Bay Trip: “We finished a hard day and saw a breathtaking sunset and a full rainbow. I was totally at peace”. He will be leading trips and working as one of our Program Directors this summer. Quinn has been at Wanapitei for 6 years, and this is his second year on staff.
Éloïse Debane (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Eloise currently attends McGill University in Montreal, where she is studying civil engineering. She loves skiing, reading, running and rowing. Great Moment in Camping: “On V2, hiking up a mountain with all of my best friends and playing Spikeball with the greatest view over the Coppermine River.” Eloise will be leading trips and working on site this summer. Eloise has been at Wanapitei for seven years, and this is her first year on staff.
Jaclyn Decker
Trip Leader
Coming soon.
Jordan Decker (they/them)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Jo is studying Environment & Health and Kinesiology at Western. Their favourite activities include tree planting, taking photos, spreading time with friends and family (and their dog Duck), playing hockey and being silly. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Getting to the Fraser valley on V2 and getting to take in the beautiful landscape with our little family.” Jordan will be leading trips this summer. This is their thirteenth summer at camp and sixth on staff.
Achille Di Rosa (he/him)
Kitchen Staff
From Toronto, Ontario. Achille attends the University of King’s College in Halifax, where he studies Philosophy, Literature, and Creative Writing. He enjoys skateboarding and films. Great Moment in Camping: “Seeing the stars while dragging canoes in James Bay.” Achille will be working in the kitchen this summer. This is his seventh year at Wanapitei, and his first on staff.
Clare Farley (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Clare is studying Geology at the University of Victoria. Her interests include whitewater kayaking, cross country skiing and reading. Great Moment In Camping: “Waking up to the sight of a caribou on VII! We were all excited to see some new wildlife, only to be distracted by other group members sticking their arms ALL the way down their pants just to stay warm.” Clare will be leading trips this summer. This is her eleventh year at camp, and her fifth year on staff.
Gabriel Fischer-Schmidt (he/him)
VII Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Gabriel is studying Forestry at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. His favourite activities include sitting in the sun, skiing and, when the weather allows, both at the same time. Now that it’s summer, he’ll swap skiing for canoeing. Great Moment in Camping: “Paddling under the bridge after my VII, a moment I had thought about for a long time and it exceeded expectations.” Gabriel will be leading VII this summer. This is his seventeenth summer at Wanapitei, and seventh year on staff.
Kate Funnekotter (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Kate is attending Concordia University for Anthropology. She enjoys painting and hanging out with her friends in her free time. Greatest Moment in Camping: “On Bay Trip, when me and a few others walked 2 km to ‘Nunavut Island’ and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and wildlife of James Bay.” She loves paddling because it is calming and the people she’s met through paddling are so kind and amazing. Kate will be leading trips this summer. This is her eleventh year at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
Robyn Fyfe (she/her)
VII Leader
From Ottawa, ON. Robyn is studying journalism at Carleton University. She loves singing, swimming, knitting, baking, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and of course learning as much as she can about the plants in her environment. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Canoeing across James Bay in total darkness and looking up to see the northern lights for the first time.” Robin will be leading VII this summer. This is her sixth year on staff.
Evan Gautreau (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Evan is studying Engineering at McMaster University. During the off-season Evan enjoys hiking and spending time with friends. His Great Moment in Camping: “Spending a day in a natural hot spring with all my friends in the Northwest Territories on V2”. Evan will be leading trips this summer. He has been going to Wanapitei for eight years, and this is his second year on staff.
Destiny Greyson (she/her)
Kitchen Staff
From Haileybury, Ontario. Destiny will be attending George Brown College for Baking this fall. Her favourite hobbies include baking and running. Great Moment in Camping: “Climbing mountains and baking desserts on V2!” Destiny will be working in our kitchen this summer. This is her eleventh year at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
Tegan Henry (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Chelsea, Quebec. Tegan is studying Cognitive Science at McGill University. Her favourite activities include being outside, whitewater paddling, and volleyball. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Canoeing on the Arctic Ocean during our V2 while belugas were swimming around us.” Tegan will be leading trips this summer. This is her seventh summer at Wanapitei and her fourth year on staff.
Maureen Hodnett (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Maureen studies Global Studies and Fine Arts at Bishop’s University. Her favorite activities include playing volleyball, basketball, tennis, reading, playing guitar, and spending time outdoors with friends. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Floating down the Coppermine River on VII, serenading my friends on guitar and singing with absolutely no worries.” Maureen will be leading trips this summer. This is her thirteenth year at Wanapitei and her second year as a leader.
Mika Hoffer (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Mika is studying Environmental Studies at Concordia University. His hobbies include reading, listening to and playing music, and telling stories. One of his Great Moments In Camping: “Square dancing in Dawson City at the end of V2.” Mika will be leading trips this summer. This is his sixth year at Wanapitei, and his third year on staff.
Daniel Horton (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Daniel is studying at the University of Waterloo, working on a Mathematics co-op. His Favourite hobbies include sailing, programming, video games, and canoe tripping (obviously). Great Moment In Camping: “V2 height-of-land portage. We started the day on the bank of a small forest stream. After an exhausting 10 hours of portaging we finally broke past the tree line and crested the ridge we were climbing, only to be greeted by one of the most amazing views I’ve seen. We found ourselves staring out across a valley of rolling hills with small lakes/ponds in between, which was flanked by mountain ranges on either side and went on as far as the eye could see. The weeks of upstream and hours of portaging leading up to that moment had suddenly all paid off at once. It was the most incredible feeling, and was just the motivation we needed to push through the final few hours of our longest and hardest day of trip.” Daniel will be leading trips this summer. This is his eleventh year at Wanapitei and his fifth year on staff.
Eric Ingoe
Kitchen Staff
Coming Soon.
Oliver Ingoe (he/they)
Kitchen Staff, Program Director
From Aurora, Ontario. Oliver is studying baking and pastry arts at George Brown College. Their hobbies include singing and playing a variety of instruments. Great Moment in Camping: “Paddling with a pod of beluga whales.” Oliver is working in the kitchen and as one of our Program Directors this summer. This is their thirteenth summer at Wanapitei, and their fourth year on staff.
Mado Iles (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Mado is studying English Lit and German at McGill. She sews in her free time– her latest project being the ‘jeanie’. Great Moment in Camping: “On VI, climbing through a burn to the top of a hill for lunch.” Mado will be leading trips this summer. She has been going to Wanapitei since she was a Trail Blazer, and this is her second year on staff.
Anna Iwanowski (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Guelph, Ontario. Anna attends Dalhousie University in Halifax, where she is studying International Development and Political Science. Some of her favourite hobbies are drawing, hiking and playing rugby. Greatest Moment in Camping: “From my V2, during our upstream section, where we noticed a massive muskox on the shoreline not far from us, pretty epic.” Anna will be leading trips and working on site this summer. This is her thirteenth year at camp, and her first year on staff.
Ellie Keith (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Ellie studies Engineering Physics at Queen’s University in Kingston. Her hobbies include rock climbing, planting trees, enjoying the sun, drinking coffee and casually running. Ellie will be leading trips this summer. She has been going to camp for ten years, and this is her third year on staff.
Gillian Keith (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Gillian is studying sociology at Queen’s University. In her free time, she enjoys climbing, reading, and baking. Great Moment in Camping: “The time I spent paddling on the Arctic Ocean during my V2.” Gillian will be leading trips and working on site this summer. This is her ninth year at camp and her first year on staff.
Maddy Kurt (she/her)
Art & Nature Program
From Toronto, Ontario. Maddy is studying Anthropology with a specialization in Paleopathology at McGill University. Some of her favourite activities include listening to music, hanging out with friends, doing special effects makeup on anyone who will let her, and (obviously) canoe tripping. Great Moment in Camping: “On V2, the feeling of being completely spent and yet so content— singing slightly off key to a battered guitar, surrounded by people I love.” Maddy will be working on site this summer. This will be her eighth year at camp, and her third year on staff.
Nuan Law-Gallagher (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Nuan is studying Health Sciences at McMaster University, as well as spending a term in Panama doing a McGill tropical environments field study. Some of her favourite things include cooking and eating, being cozy in a tent while listening to (and smelling) the rain, rowing, waterpolo, and being in nature with friends! Greatest Moment in Camping: “Making full use of our mysterious and enormous grassy plateau 20 feet above the river, pulling out our disc that had – after 30 days in a food pack- seen better days. Absorbed in how huge the landscape around us was, it didn’t seem to matter that we spent more time chasing after the disc than catching it.” Nuan will be leading trips this summer. This is her thirteenth year at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
Xin Law-Gallager (he/him)
Trip Leader & Canoe Instructor (August)
From Toronto, Ontario. Xin is studying at McMaster University in Hamilton, and working with the Department of Family Medicine researching the history of medicine. His favourite hobbies are the varsity cross country and middle distance track team at McMaster. He love maps, and loves to cook (eating more-so). Great Moment In Camping: “Getting to the Mountain River at the end of our second overland on VII. My leader and I, without a word, jumped out of our boats and sprinted/scrambled to the water. Out of breath yet elated, we both tumbled in fully clothed.” Xin will be leading trips and working as one of our Canoe Instructors this summer. This is his thirteenth year at Wanapitei and his fifth year on staff.
Evie Light (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Evie is studying History at Queen’s University. Her favourite activities include hiking, playing the ukulele, and biking with friends. Great Moment in Camping: “During VII: Climbing over the last ridge on the hottest day of a very hot overland and finally seeing the Keele River in the valley below.” Evie will be leading trips this summer. This is her sixth summer at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
Ella MacPhail (she/her)
VII Leader
From Kingston, Ontario. Ella is completing her Master’s at Dalhousie University. Her favourite hobbies include going for walks, climbing, and thrift shopping. Great Moment In Camping: “Everytime we found a bone on our V2 and then named them all Bev.” Ella will be leading VII this summer. This is her fourteenth year at Wanapitei, and her sixth year on staff.
Duncan McKay (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Duncan is in Vancouver studying Forestry and Engineering at the University of British Columbia. His interests include climbing, music, and photography. Great Moment in Camping: “The Northern Lights my birthday morning on VI!” Duncan will be leading trips this summer. This is his tenth year at Wanapitei, and his second year on staff.
Tenley McKay (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Tenley is studying Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her favourite hobbies include skiing, rowing, hiking, country music, and a good game of cards. Great Moment In Camping: “It’s hard to pick just one… I would have to say that my favorite moment in camping happened on day 45 of V2. I was on lunch crew and we were up super late making loaves but it was totally worth it because we got to see the northern lights for the first time!” Tenley will be leading trips this summer. This will be her thirteenth year at Wanapitei, and her fifth year on staff.
Griffin Merskey
Trip Leader
Coming soon.
Josie Nuttall (she/her)
Trip Leader
From just outside of Perth, Ontario. Josie is studying Biology at Trent University. Her favourite activities include climbing, reading, wandering aimlessly outside, and making chainmail. Great Moment in Camping: “Finding a magical fairy pool area in the middle of a big day of portaging on the Lady Evelyn South Channel.” Josie will be leading trips this summer. This is her tenth year at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
Rae Panayi (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Rae is studying at Trent University with a major in Biology and a minor in Geography. Her favourite hobbies include cross-country skiing, walking, and cooking. Her Great Moment In Camping: “Eating cherry cake soaked in melted margarine on V2!” Rae will be leading trips this summer. This is her ninth year at Wanapitei, and her fifth year on staff.
Ana Payne (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Kingston, Ontario. Ana is starting at McGill University in the fall. Her interests include running, being outside, cooking new foods and eating! Ana will be leading trips and working on site this summer. This is her sixth year at Wanapitei, and her first year on staff.
Eli Payne
Trip Leader
Coming soon.
Sacha Payne (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Kingston, Ontario. Sacha loves skateboarding, snowboarding and climbing. Great Moment in Camping: “Turning couscous into something delicious”. Sasha will be leading trips this summer. This is his fourth year at Wanapitei, and his second year on staff.
Zoe Payne (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Kingston, Ontario. Zoe is studying History and English at McGill University. Her favourite hobbies include hiking, planting trees, reading, and playing volleyball. Zoe will be leading trips this summer. This is her fifth summer at camp, and her third year on staff.
Sebastian Rauwerda
Trip Leader
Coming soon.
Lauren Richardson (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Lauren is currently studying Biochemistry at Queen’s University. Her favourite activities include whitewater paddling and swimming. Greatest Moment in Camping: “Waking up to the northern lights on V1 and experiencing them with our whole group!” Lauren will be leading trips this summer. This is her ninth year at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
Gabriel Riendeau (he/him)
VII Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Gab is attending Carleton University’s Industrial Design program. The past few years, Gab has been woodworking, coaching gymnastics, and tree planting. Great Moment in Camping: “On VII reaching the Fraser River in Labrador. A truly breathtaking view.” Gab will be leading VII this summer. This is his eleventh year at Wanapitei and his sixth year on staff.
Brigid Roeder (she/her
VII Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Brigid graduated from McGill University with her Bachelor of Education and has been working as a teacher throughout the year. Her favourite activities include baking, skiing, and music. Great Moment in Camping: “Hiking up a mountain on VII and seeing the river stretched out way behind us and way ahead of us, and our tiny tents down below!” Brigid will be leading VII this summer. This is her tenth year at Wanapitei, and her ninth year on staff.
Tenzin Ruff (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Ottawa, Ontario. Tenzin is currently studying mechanical engineering at McGill University. Her interests include reading, canoeing, and building. Great Moment in Camping: “Windbound days on my V2, everyone sitting shoulder to shoulder in a makeshift shelter, reading, laughing, and telling stories.” Tenzin will be leading trips and working on site this summer. This is her thirteenth summer at Wanapitei, and her first summer on staff.
Emma Syme (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. In the off season, Emma studies political science at Mcgill University. Her hobbies include thrifting, sewing, and biking around. Great Moment in Camping: “One morning towards the end of V2 on the Coppermine, an arctic wolf waltzed through our campsite!” Emma will be leading trips this summer. This is her thirteenth year at Wanapitei, and her second year on staff.
Zoë Szabo
Trip Leader & Senior Program Director
From Ottawa, Ontario. Zoë studied Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto and now works full-time in outdoor education. Zoë’s favourite hobbies are folk embroidery, martial arts and social swing dancing. Greatest Moment In Camping: “Paddling up Wawiagama creek with our headlamps as our only light source, navigating around and over fallen trees. When we finally reached the mouth of the creek, we paddled out and watched the starry sky open up in front of us, perfectly reflected on the still lake.” Zoë will be leading trips and working as one of our Senior Program Directors this summer. This is Zoë’s sixth year at Wanapitei and sixth year on staff.
Mark Teron (he/him)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Mark is studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in the Musical Applications of Technology at McGill University. His favourite hobbies include skateboarding, snowboarding, rock climbing, music, cars/bikes – builds off road race cars with McGill, and of course canoeing and camping. Great Moment In Camping: “After a tricky portage on my VI, my leader Sam and I went up to grab the last boat when he let me know if we left it empty we could run the giant piece of whitewater the portage went around. We planned out our route knowing we were probably going to dump but wanted to have some fun getting as far as we could get beforehand. After some of the biggest waves I have ever run, we finally dumped right where we thought we would and gently floated down river to meet up with the rest of the group after a set well ran.” Mark will be leading trips this summer. This is his tenth year at Wanapitei, and his sixth year on staff.
Sarah Thomson (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Guelph Ontario. Sarah is a student of Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa. In the off-season, she enjoys swimming, climbing and skiing. Sarah will be leading trips this summer. She has been going to Wanapitei for twelve years, and this is her second summer on staff.
Min Timmins (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Toronto, Ontario. Min studied for two years at Concordia University in Montreal, and is currently working and travelling. Her favourite hobbies include playing guitar, climbing, travelling, seeing live music, and tree planting. Great Moment In Camping: “It was the last day of my WLIT whitewater trip and we got picked out later than planned so we ended up portaging the beach trail in the middle of the night. Once we completed the portage our little group of 7 huddled together to share one last moment before paddling under the bridge, beneath the stars. No one was awake to cheer us under, but at that moment it didn’t really matter.” Min will be leading trips this summer. This is her fifteenth year at Wanapitei, and her fifth year on staff.
Derek Tutt (he/him)
Trip Leader, Maintenance
From Moffat, Ontario. Derek is studying Business at the University of Guelph. His favourite activities include skiing, hockey, reading, camping, and video games. Great Moment in Camping: “On my V2, when we first got to the ocean and witnessed a big pod of beluga whales swim by our campsite.” Derek will be leading trips and working maintenance this summer. This is his ninth year at Wanapitei, and his fourth year on staff.
Emma Tutt (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Moffat, Ontario. Emma studied Integrated Science at McMaster University. Her favourite hobby is skiing, and she has been spending her winters coaching ski racing. Great Moment In Camping: “Paddling through the peel canyon on my V2.” Emma will be leading trips this summer. This is her ninth year at Wanapitei, and her fifth year on staff.
Charlotte Wiese (she/her)
Trip Leader
From Guelph, Ontario. Charlotte is studying Media and Communications at the University of Western Ontario. Her favourite hobbies are swimming and painting. One of her Great Moments in Camping: “Running a set backwards!” Charlotte will be leading trips and running sailing this summer. This is her fourth year at Wanapitei and second year on staff.
Sasha Zuchlinski (she/her)
Trip Leader & Senior Program Director
From North Bay and Temagami, Ontario. Sasha is beginning her Engineering studies at the University of Guelph. Her interests include participating in numerous university councils and committees, 70s and 80s dad rock, and going to concerts, but her greatest joy comes from spending time with friends. Great Moment in Camping: “The exhilarating feeling of removing a canoe after a long portage.” For Sasha, paddling is a way to escape everyday life, create unforgettable memories, and meet incredible people. She will be leading trips and working as one of our Senior Program Directors this summer. This is her fourteenth year at Wanapitei, and her third year on staff.
