Jaime has spent 21 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 began her Kandalore journey in 2000 at age five and progressed through every stage of the program: from camper to Explorer, LIT, counsellor, Waterfront Director, and Section Head. For five years Jaime acted as the Assistant Director of Camp Life, now assuming the role of Director of Summer Camp.  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.

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.

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.

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.

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.