Our Team

Mairie

Camp Coordinator

Mairie graduated from Emily Carr in 2022 with a BFA and is currently at Douglas College pursuing a second Degree in Psychology. She is an interdisciplinary artist and passionate about inspiring others in finding their own creativity. She has been working with children for the past 10 years. She joined us in 2021 as a guide, and has been a coordinator with us since 2022. She loves to share knowledge, self-empowerment, active care, and freedom to play. She has a great passion for the arts, mental wellbeing, being active, the environment, actively helping others, and experiential, play-based learning.

Carly

Camp Coordinator

Carly recently graduated from SFU with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Fine Arts but is continuing her studies to become an elementary school teacher this fall. With Carly's passion for supporting children's development, she has worked and volunteered with kids for the past 7 years as a track coach and 3 years as a summer camp coordinator. In her free time, Carly loves to be active and creative, enjoying hiking, running, baking, painting, and playing board games. She is also an avid animal and plant lover and will happily talk about her dog, Levi. Carly is excited to meet everyone and create lasting memories for all the campers. Be prepared for the best summer ever!

Madeline

Camp Coordinator

Hello! My name is Madeline and I am so excited to be joining Rainforest Adventure Camps! I recently moved to Vancouver from Ontario, so I can’t wait to explore more of this beautiful area this summer. I have been a summer camp coordinator for over 4 years and I also work as an elementary school teacher through the school year. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, camping and I especially love to swim! I am so looking forward to spending my first BC summer at camp.

Michael

Camp Coordinator

Michael is a Registered Teacher who graduated from Vancouver Island University and is working currently as an Education Assistant. Growing up on North Vancouver Island had him enjoying the outdoors through all kinds of activities like hiking, kayaking, sailing, and even scuba diving. He also enjoys playing some games in his free time. Michael enjoys building connections with students to make sure they enjoy what they are doing.

Simren

Assistant Camp Coordinator

Simren is currently a student in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of British Columbia. With a passion for supporting youth development, she has worked and volunteered with kids for over 5 years by being a leadership coach and an instructor at a bike camp. In her free time, Simren loves to be active and express herself creatively through theatre, dancing, and being outdoors.

Olivia

Assistant Camp Coordinator

Olivia recently graduated from the University of British Columbia with a BSc and is looking to continue her studies in the fall. She has volunteered and worked with children for over 10 years and finds it a fun and rewarding experience. She has a passion for nature (especially animals) and loves spending time with her bird and dog. In her spare time, Olivia can often be found reading books or doing arts and crafts.

Emma

Camp Guide

Emma is currently a student in the Associate of Arts program at Douglas College, studying languages, writing, history, and culture. She has worked at summer camps since she was fourteen, and loves how rewarding and meaningful it is to work with kids. In her free time, Emma enjoys working on her various passion projects, which include arts and crafts, creative writing, and playing the guitar.

Muzhda

Camp Guide

Hello! My name is Muzhda. Working with children is one of the many things that uplift me and brings me joy! Through a childcare setting, I am able to view the world through their lens and explore their curiosity with them. I am fascinated by the way children experience the world, and I strive to become someone that can help them learn more about themselves and their abilities. I believe each child can impact the world positively, which is why it is so crucial for them to be surrounded by individuals that want them to succeed and grow. Their abundant creativity and playfulness are something I see in myself and why I choose to care for children.

Janita

Camp Guide

Hi everyone, my name is Janita! I recently finished my Bachelor of Arts at SFU, and I will be starting my Bachelor of Education this fall at UBC. I’ve been working and volunteering with kids at an elementary school and summer camp for the past two years. I’ve always been passionate about working with kids, and I can’t wait to go on fun adventures with everyone this summer!

Anya

Assistant Camp Coordinator

Hi! My name is Anya! I am a fine arts student with a passion for the outdoors and a drive for adventure! I grew up on Vancouver Island, out of the West Coast area of Sooke. My favourite thing about growing up out there was I was steps away from the best outdoor adventures a kid could ask for. I grew up camping and participating in girl guides and loads of summer camps. I went on to become a leader in both! I have also camped throughout the Gulf islands by boat, and on weekends, you will find me hiking a good trail. I have worked in childcare since I was 14, and I hope to become an art teacher one day! I look forward to meeting everyone and the adventures to come this summer. Thanks for reading a bit about me!

Danielle

Camp Guide

Danielle is currently studying to become an elementary school teacher. With over 6 years of experience working with children, including roles as a summer camp counselor and elementary school volunteer, she is passionate about creating a positive and engaging environment where kids can learn and grow while having fun. In her free time, Danielle enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, and engaging in creative activities like arts and crafts. She is excited to meet everyone and make this summer unforgettable!

Sarah

Camp Guide

Hi, my name is Sarah! I am currently studying to become an elementary school teacher. Recently, I had an amazing opportunity to volunteer at an elementary school, which solidified my passion for teaching. I'm also passionate about art, and I enjoy painting and drawing in my free time. With 15 years of dancing in a competitive company, dance holds a special place in my heart because it provided me with the opportunity to help teach children in various classes and make many meaningful connections along the way. I also love hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. I'm absolutely thrilled to be a part of this camp, and I can't wait to make this summer a memorable experience for everyone involved!  

Ryan

Camp Guide

Ryan, is a graduate of Gleneagle Secondary School,  he is a passionate individual with diverse interests. With a love for the gym, swimming, basketball, stop motion, and martial arts, he possess a wide range of skills. His experience as a lifeguard including accumulating around 500 volunteer hours, demonstrates his commitment to helping others. With aspirations of becoming an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery in the future, he hopes to provide excellent care for each camper.

Zaiden

Camp Guide

Zaiden graduated with the class of 2023 after moving from Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2021. He is a flutist active within the musical scene hoping to take his studies further to become a studio musician. It is a lifelong goal to be a positive impact to those around him, drawing inspiration from the people who have left an impression on him. He hopes to contribute to the Rainforest Adventure Camps by letting his passion lead him to helping kids cherish their youth and leave camp with unforgettable memories!

Evan

Camp Guide

Evan is a student at the University of British Columbia studying Economics, Philosophy, and Political Science. He is a passionate fan and player of soccer. He has coached youth soccer for four years as well as led camps. Evan loves to be outdoors and is excited to meet all the kids!

Nolan

Camp Guide

Nolan is a student at the University of British Columbia studying engineering. He enjoys being active, playing soccer (for 12 years), and going to the gym. He also enjoys spending time with his friends, playing and watching sports, and listening to music. He has volunteered and worked with kids since he was twelve and finds it rewarding to see the difference he is able to make in the lives of the kids. He hopes to share his passion for being active with the campers, and to help make the camp as fun and memorable as possible for every kid.

Mackenzie

Camp Administrator

Mackenzie provides administrative support to the Rainforest Adventure Camps team. She is currently attending Douglas College pursuing a Behaviour Intervention Certificate. Mackenzie is a passionate advocate for mental health and has over six years of experience working with children, youth, and adults in the mental health industry. She loves playing video games, baking, and reading in her free time. She loves discovering and exploring the Tri-cities with her daughter, Rose. 

Maria

Camp Administrator

Maria is an avid writer and performing artist who holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from SFU. Her experience working in events, arts and culture, and children's entertainment continues to inspire her to support opportunities for children to learn and explore through play. She strives to contribute kindness, mindfulness, and positive energy to the spaces that she inhabits. Guided by curiosity, she loves outdoor adventures, interactive games, spoken word poetry, music, and philosophical literature.