Gill grew up spending her summers at camp in Ontario where she quickly fell in love with the community that it created. Gill has stepped into many positions on camp teams throughout her career, sparking a passion for developing meaningful adaptive and inclusive programming. She joined the Camp Goodtimes team in 2021 as Program Director and immediately saw the incredible community that Camp Goodtimes creates. Gill has experienced firsthand how camp can impact a camper’s life and values her opportunity as Camp Director to create camp magic at every turn! When not at camp, Gill loves trying new things. You can find her exploring Vancouver Island, enjoying delicious food, or relaxing with a good book!

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Kelly started volunteering at Camp Goodtimes in 2007 after learning about it through BC Children’s Hospital. She volunteered on and off over the years, initially as a skip, and then as a camp nurse after completing her nursing degree in 2010. She has worked at BC Children’s Hospital for the past 7 years dividing her time between Oncology/Hematology and Emergency. Her experience as a pediatric nurse allows her to promote a safe and supportive camp experience for all campers and their families. When not at work, you will find Kelly traveling the world and spending time with her family and friends.

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Erin is passionate about creating a joyful, inspiring and creative environment for children, families and volunteers. She cherishes her summers spent exploring the outdoors at camps across Canada and strives to create a space that allows others to have similar opportunities. Erin has held leadership positions with non-profit organizations supporting youth in Vancouver and Victoria BC, as well as directed volunteer efforts with post-secondary institutions and large Canadian charitable organizations. She has an academic background in social sciences focused on supporting both NPOs and community health systems. Born in Australia, Erin is made up of a diverse mix of cultures from 4 different continents and when not at camp, she spends her time trying as many new foods as she can from across the globe! In her spare time Erin enjoys photography, making jewelry and participating in local farmers markets!

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Abbey is incredibly grateful to be joining the Camp Goodtimes Team. She hasn’t missed a summer with Camp Goodtimes since she first attended as a camper in 2007. In the years since, she has been lucky enough to have seen camp from a variety of angles including as a participant, volunteer, and summer staff member. Through these experiences, she has directly seen and felt the positive impact that a community like Camp Goodtimes can provide. Abbey is coming to this role with a background in education, having spent the last few years as an Elementary Learning Support Teacher. She is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive spaces so that folks can take safe risks and see growth in themselves and their peers. When she’s not at camp, you can find Abbey curling up with a good book, watching live theatre or spending time with her cat, Percy.

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Bailey’s connection with Camp Goodtimes started back in 2006 when he first arrived at Loon Lake as a camper. Bailey has attended Camp Goodtimes and its various programs ever since, including Family Camp, Kids Camp, the Leaders in Training (LIT) Program, Teen Camp, as well as having been a volunteer with Camp Goodtimes for the past several years. Now Bailey is excited for his new role at Camp Goodtimes as the Youth and Young Adult Program Specialist. Bailey is passionate about empowering the youth and young adult members of our community and providing them with the opportunity to develop their leadership and teamwork skills as well as fostering an environment where participants can build lifelong friendships and memories. When not at camp you can catch Bailey at the cinema enjoying a new movie, at a park enjoying the sun and reading a book, or with friends playing sports.

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Jean has been working with Camp Goodtimes since 2001 and is our administrative guru. With her amazing ability to multitask and problem solve, Jean impressively keeps families and staff on time and on task while giving them the support they need. Once a world traveller and avid volleyball and softball player, Jean now spends all her free time having adventures with her daughter Melisa.

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Danielle has had numerous roles in the camp world and feels honoured to be part of the Camp Goodtimes team since 2018. Having started her path long ago as a camper in Ontario, she felt inspired to work in various positions at her home camp for 10 seasons. Danielle then furthered her experience by running multiple camps for kids and families affected by type 1 diabetes across western Canada. Danielle is passionate about creating an empowering atmosphere that facilitates personal growth and improved self-esteem. She believes Camp Goodtimes should be a place where kids feel a strong sense of community and are not defined by their diagnoses. While not immersing herself with the camp’s ins and outs, you will find her outdoors coaching skiing or climbing mountains on her bike or skis.

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Rebecca is currently on maternity leave!

Rebecca is very honoured to be joining the Camp Goodtimes community.  Some of her favourite summers were spent as a camper or camp counsellor creating memories, singing campfire songs or making friendship bracelets!  Rebecca comes from a fine arts and education background, having worked as an elementary school music teacher across BC, as well as a programmer in the non-profit arts field.  She is very passionate about inclusive education and programming, building on curiosity, creativity and courage.  When not at camp, you can find Rebecca singing with a local choir, walking her adorable mini schnauzer pup or reading a travel book!