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With Our Team
Having a great day camp counsellor makes all the difference. Many of our staff have grown up at Kettleby Valley and know first had what it’s like to be a new camper here.
KVC staff understand how to make everyone feel welcome and important. Making connections with each child is a skill we focus on during our mandatory staff training sessions prior to the beginning of the season. You are also taught how to maintain control over your group without sacrificing the fun and enjoyment of the experience.
This year is Peter’s 26th as Director at Kettleby Valley. He began his camp career in the 1980’s leading canoe trips and has worked full-time in the field since 1990. Although he has seen many changes at Kettleby Valley over the years, Peter believes that…
Java began working in our kitchen when she was 16. Now our Food Services Director, she leads our summer camp kitchen team to make certain that everyone is fed healthy and nutritious meals each day. During the year, Java plays a critical role in recruiting…
This year’s Overnight North Camp Head is Venus. Previously Venus has been a Lead Counsellor for both our Day and Overnight Camp Programs. Venus’s ability to maintain a high level of care to everyone in her group, while giving extra help to those who need…
One of our two LIT Program Directors is Stealth. A former KVC camper, Stealth was himself an LIT back in 2018. Since then, he has been a Day Camp Auxiliary Counsellor, a Lead Counsellor and an Overnight Counsellor. Stealth has brought a steady and thoughtful…
This summer Soda will be looking after our Day Camp McGraw Section this summer. As part of our admin team in 2022, Soda gained plenty of experience working directly with parents by answering questions, working through concerns and resolving problems. Prior to KVC, Soda’s camp…
Shamrock is the other half of our LIT Team. Also a former camper and LIT, Shamrock was a major contributor to the return of our Overnight Camp Program in 2022. Shamrock was counsellor to many of the 2023 LIT’s when they were campers. During the…
Our One-To-One Integrated Program will be led by Saint. In 2019, Saint was a Richildaca Section Director and we are excited to have him return to our Senior Staff Team. Saint has also made a major contribution as a One to One Counsellor at Kettleby…
Leading our Bogart Day Camp section will be Quartz. For the past two years, Quartz has been a Lead Counsellor at Kettleby Valley where she has been a great role model to both counsellors and campers alike. In addition to being a gymnastics coach, Quartz…
For years now, Monty has been a mainstay at KVC and this summer, he will lead our Overnight Program’s South Camp. Monty has been a One-to-One Counsellor, Bogart’s Section Director, and our Leader-In-Training Program Director. His ability to make connections with others has had a…
Falcon will be our Waterfront Director this summer. Before becoming a staff member in 2019, Falcon was a long-time camper and LIT at KVC. He has been an Overnight Counsellor, a Day Camp Climbing Staff, and a R.I.S.E. Program Specialist. His versatility and broad skill…
Chex… Chex… where’s Chex? Chex is famous here at KVC, probably because he has been working at camp for so long we’ve lost count. As our year round Program Director, Chex is responsible for all things relating to our camp activities. He coordinates our spring…
This year, our Richildaca Section Director is Decaf. Decaf has been a Lead Counsellor and worked as a One-to-One Counsellor, where she has given great care and support to our campers. Before working with us at KVC, Decaf worked at Adventure Valley Day Camp as…
2023 marks the return of a R.I.S.E. Program Director, and Argo will be taking on this responsibility. Argo has a long history with KVC as a camper, LIT and has been a major contributor to both our Day and Overnight Camp programs. Argo has been…