Our Team

Camp Kandalore Staff

At Kandalore, we’re family. Many of our skilled and dedicated staff members are former campers who love sharing the experience with new generations. All of them are outdoor enthusiasts, with training and certification in their activities, and a minimum Bronze Cross in swimming and Standard First Aid/CPR certification.

Learn more about our recent Leadership Announcement.

Executive Director

Jackie Pye

Jackie has spent most of her summers at camp, most likely to be found in a canoe, building campfires, or telling stories while tumping wannigans. Her years at camp have sparked her passion for connecting with people and nature. Jackie now enjoys watching campers grow up to realize their unique strengths. Her biggest takeaway is the strength of feeling acceptance, belonging and connection that a camp community provides. Jackie believes that this makes a camp culture positive and is transformative for young people. Throughout her career, Jackie has enjoyed various leadership roles and has been fortunate to work in extraordinary schools, camps and communities throughout Canada and internationally. Currently Jackie lives in Creemore, Ontario with her partner Steve, and has two daughters who are exploring the world.

jackie@kandalore.com

Director of Summer Camp

Jaime Anderson

Jaime has spent 20 summers with Kandalore and has experience in various leadership roles in both overnight and day camps. From a young age, Jaime has loved working in environments that fostered skill development and growth, such as coaching, teaching, and mentorship programs. Jaime studied environmental engineering because for her love of problem solving, working in teams, and affinity for nature, all of which she attributes to her impactful camp experience. Jaime’s goal is to connect with campers, families and staff and provide an inclusive and engaging camp experience that promotes confidence, community and skill-building in the outdoors.

jaime@kandalore.com

Assistant Director - Outdoor Education

Dan Elia

Dan joined the Kandalore family through the Outdoor Education Centre in 2014. Dan started his career in the camp industry in various roles at Easter Seals Camp Woodeden and Zajac Ranch for Children. After completing his Master’s program in Environment and Sustainability from Western University, Dan pursued a full-time career working with teens at Enviros Base Camp – Wilderness Treatment. Most recently, Dan was teaching high school in the TLDSB region. Dan guides whitewater canoe trips for Kandalore throughout the summer and is passionate about getting youth outdoors and connected to the land as he believes that this is the foundation of environmental stewardship.

dan@kandalore.com

Assistant Director - Programs & Leadership

Dale Tanglao

Dale’s first summer at Kandalore was 2008, and it’s been her favourite place in the world ever since. She’s been a camper, Explorer, LIT and as a staff member a Counsellor, Program Manager, Communications Director and LIT Director. Her years at Kandalore allow her to fully understand the camp experience and connect with the community. She believes in the transformative power of camps and the outdoors to help kids build a strong sense of self, resilience and grit. Dale’s degree in philosophy guides her work, as she is always considering the values we learn as young people and how they shape us. She is driven by the desire to pass on what she’s learned, one camper at a time.

dale@kandalore.com

Assistant Director - Marketing & Communications

Carly Reid

Carly has been immersed in the camp world for more than 25 years, from her start as a camper at age six to guiding multi-week canoe trips across Ontario and Quebec and taking on leadership positions as an Assistant Director. Her passion for youth development and outdoor education led her to British Columbia, where she worked to create programs that gave young people the same opportunities she cherished growing up in the Ontario wilderness. Over her three years at Kandalore, Carly has focused on championing the unique magic of camp. She believes deeply in the lifelong impact of camp experiences and is committed to ensuring that every camper has the chance to grow, connect, and discover their best selves in the outdoors.

carly@kandalore.com

Assistant Director - Operations

Maisie Davies

Originally from Wales, Maisie has been part of the Kandalore community as an OEC Facilitator, and spent her first summer at Kandalore in 2025. Maisie brings a wealth of operational experience from her work in accounting and manufacturing in Wales, and as a residence supervisor at Trinity College School. Maisie brings a thoughtful and fresh perspective to camp operations and loves camp for it’s community and spirit. She hopes for every camper to build the friendships and bonds that mean so much to them, and which make Kandalore a special place.

operations@kandalore.com

Assistant Director - Canoe Trip Operations

Wes Parker

Wes first came to Kandalore as a camper, where he discovered his love for canoe tripping and whitewater paddling. Over the past 20+ summers (and several winters), he has held key roles in our tripping program, summer program, and outdoor centre. A graduate of the University of Toronto in History and Political Science, Wes has wide-ranging interests, from board games and trivia to hockey, kayaking, climbing, and golf. His favourite camp experience has always been canoe trip, building friendships through teamwork on the river. Wes has completed nearly every Kandalore river route, including six Explorers.He believes every camper and counsellor contributes to Kandalore’s adventurous spirit and strong character. For Wes, camp is a place to explore passions, challenge yourself, and be part of a motivating community.

wes@kandalore.com

Outdoor Education Centre Director

Ash Krueger

With over thirteen seasons in the Kandalore OEC and four summers under his belt, Ash has provided instruction and guidance to a huge number of campers and staff. Through his passion for youth development, Ash has many years of experience teaching young people the value of learning and playing in the outdoors. After earning his degree in Sports Development, Ash instructed at camps in Colorado and British Colombia before joining the Kandalore community. Now he works to coordinate with Ontario schools to deliver a premier and tailored program to groups attending Kandalore’s Outdoor Education Centre in the Spring, Fall and Winter seasons. In the summer, Ash has contributed to camp as Program Director and Assistant Director of Program Operations. This summer, Ash will be working as the LIT Director along side Maggie Cashmore.

oec@kandalore.com

Site Manager

Andrew Graham

You will be hard-pressed to find someone who has explored Canada more than Andrew. After gaining extensive knowledge of all lakes and rivers in Haliburton County where he grew up, he continued on to Fleming College where he became a Fish and Wildlife Technician then a Forestry Technician. He spent years exploring the James and Hudson Bay lowlands. Traveling the Coppermine River, Horton River, Bluenose Lake, and Tree River watersheds in the NWT and Nunavut as well as on to the headwaters of Stewart River watershed and numerous other Yukon Rivers and Lakes. He also won’t forget his adventures in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

He now finds himself living on his farm in Minden, and is Haliburton County’s largest food producer. Growing enormous volumes of Organic Nutrient Dense food. During most daylight hours you will find Andrew and his team somewhere around camp maintaining things to the best standards in the industry which keeps the “Kandalore Engine” running flawlessly.

andrew@kandalore.com

Prep Junior Section Head

Jake Woodhouse

Jake is so excited to be coming back to Kandalore for his second summer at camp! Back at home in Australia, Jake works full time as a disability support worker. He loves making a difference in people’s lives and getting to know new faces! He loves the outdoors and tries his best to stay active and hopes to share that experience with campers and have lots of fun this summer! Jake cannot wait to see you soon for a summer of adventure!

Prep Junior Section Head

Maddie Cosulich

Maddie is from Wales and is currently studying Computer Science at the University of Southampton, England. She is unbelievably excited to be PJ North section head this year! This will be her third summer at camp as each year she is drawn back because of the memories made and the loving community that is Kandalore! Maddie is most excited to build relationships with the campers across PJ North and watch them experience the true magic of camp this summer!

Inter Section Head

Michelle Grover

Michelle is from Melbourne, Australia. She currently works as a substitute teacher in a primary school and at URBNSURF Melbourne, an artificial surfing pool! It’s her second year at Kandalore, and she’s super excited to be back and see all the amazing people! Michelle looks forward to doing lots of fun activities and meeting the Inter North campers to try new things, make new friends, and have the best summer ever!

Inter Section Head

Will Salhani

Will is currently studying business at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He has been at camp for 14 years now! What Will loves most about camp is the feeling of being able to be yourself while meeting the most incredible life-long friends. He is so excited to spend another amazing summer creating new memories with friends and campers on the lake and to share his energy and love for camp with everyone!

Senior Section Head

Grace D’Oliveira

Grace is currently in her fourth year of Communications at Laurier! She is so excited to return to Kandalore for her third summer as she loves being outside by the water, the people/community here, and how each day is so much fun. She is the most excited for her role to get to know a larger range of campers and to have an awesome summer!

Senior Section Head

Luke Russell

Luke studies Film in Montreal and loves to play music with his band. This will be Luke’s 15th year at Kandalore which he describes as a special and fun place where you make lifelong memories! What Luke loves most about Kandalore is the community of people and regatta. He is especially looking forward to planning fun activities this summer as section head, and can’t wait to have lots of fun with Senior South!

LIT Director

Maggie Cashmore

This will be Maggie’s 12th summer at Kandalore! She cannot wait to be back at camp, connecting with the awesome community of leaders, campers and staff. She loves spending her summers outside in one of her favourite places and is excited to continue to spread her love for camp. While not at camp, Maggie studies media and communications at Western University. She is looking forward to meeting all of the LITS and doing lots of fun and new things this summer!

Pathfinder Director

Luke Hardaker

This will be Luke’s 5th summer working at Kandalore. He is finishing his degree in Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism at Lakehead and starting teacher college in September. Luke loves everything outdoors and can’t wait to be back at camp to run lots of fun activities with the pathfinders and have the best summer!

Pathfinder Director

Oli Oni

Oli is from Scotland, and is currently finishing up her Master’s in Product Design Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. This will be Oli’s 3rd year at Kandalore, and camp has become a place that means so much to her. She loves nature, music, and all things creativity and self-expression, and is the happiest when the sun is shining. What she loves most about Kandalore is the community, campfires, being unplugged, getting campers out of their shells and regatta skits!! She’s super excited to be one of the Pathfinder Directors this summer, to be a friend and mentor to the leaders and make some amazing new memories. She can’t wait for another summer of camp magic, growth and creativity.

Program Director

Maya Lazenby

Maya is working in her first position as a core French teacher in Toronto! While this will be her second summer at camp, Maya has grown a strong love for the environment and community made in Kandalore’s beautiful nature. As program director, she is most excited to foster friendship, memories and love of the outdoors through Kandalore’s programs!

Communications Director

Tara Hanson-Wright

Tara is currently in law school at the University of Toronto. She has spent seven summers at Kandalore as a camper and is absolutely thrilled to be coming back as the Communications Director! Her favourite parts of camp were canoe trips and getting to spend time with all of her camp friends. This summer Tara is excited to help share with families all of the amazing moments that make camp so special!

Camp Life Director

Lexi Basile

Lexi just finished her fourth year at Laurier University studying Kinesiology and is looking forward to going to camp where it will be her third summer at Kandalore (but ninth summer at overnight camp)! What she loves most about Kandalore is the chance to be disconnected in the outdoor environment and that it provides a space where people can try new activities, overcome challenges, and learn something about themselves while making connections!!!! Lexi is most excited to see everyone enjoying activities out on the lake this summer!

Explorer 2 Director

Lefko

As a child Lefko developed a deep connection with nature through canoe tripping and have sought to guide others to find their own connection. They’ve spent seven summers guiding canoe trips including the past two summers at Kandalore, where they’ve got to guide some incredible explorer trips. Leftko just graduated from the University of Toronto where they studied Philosophy and Linguistics. They love the dedication Kandalore campers bring and look forward to coaching the next generation of trippers in their role as X2 director.

Special Program Director

Lola Ustaran

This will be Lola’s 10th year at camp, and seventh year on staff. Lola has always loved working with children and has been a scout counsellor for the past 5 years. She is a graduate with a double degree in primary and early childhood education. Lola has always loved nature, the outdoors, and believes camp magic is one of the most important and indispensable things to make every child´s summer special.

Head Nurse

Bry Smith

Bry is so excited to be returning for her 5th summer at camp! When she is not at camp, she is traveling and working towards her Bachelor of Nursing degree in Wales. Bry can’t wait to see old friends and new, sing ‘Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula’ and swims in the lake and get to know the campers. She loves all the camp traditions, such as cheering on the Furtraders at Regatta and campfires. Bry cannot wait for this summer!