This page will be updated for 2012 once the staff are in place

Our Directors 2011

Operations Manager

Daryl "Brumbie" Knight

Daryl Knight, affectionately known to campers as "Brumbie" is retunring this summer to the position of Operations Manager. His role is to travel to all the camps operated by Camps Canada and to oversee the operation of the camps and provide support for the Directors at each location. As a former Director himself for the past five years, he is perfectly suited for this position.

Daryl started with Camps Canada as a Senior Counselor in our Golf Program in the summer of 2005 and was quickly recognized for his leadership ability. He was soon (summer 2006) promoted to the position of Camp Director where he has worked ever since. He is well-known to camp parents as the front-man at our Barrhaven location.

Brumbie is a full-time teacher with the Ottawa Carleton School Board. He is a graduate of both Queen's University (Kingston) and Griffith University (Australia).

In his spare time he plays on 2 rugby teams here in Ottawa and otherwise keeps himself busy with soccer and other active pursuits.

Camp Director - Earl of March SS

Courtney "Firecracker" Beaulne (nee Hyndman)

Courtney "Firecracker" Beaulne, is in her second year with Camps Canada, although she has worked at Ultima Sports Camp (our sister camp) since it's inception in 2001. Starting as a counsellor-in-training, it wasn't long before Firecracker was well-known for her high energy and enthusiasm. She remained with the camp and learned the ropes as a camp instructor and counselor before being promoted to the position of Head Counselor at the Roch Carrier camp location in 2007. Firecracker was in the role of Camp Director at the A.Y. Jackson location of Ultima Camps from 2008-2009 before moving to Camps Canada at the Earl of March location as Director for March Break 2010. She brings camp to life with her seemingly never-ending energy, hence the name "Firecracker".

Courtney graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science, Honours in Human Kinetics (2009), Bachelor of Education (2010) and is currently finishing up her Master's of Education at the University of Ottawa, researching in the field of health and physical education. Throughout the year, Firecracker works as a high school teacher in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Having a love for all sports and exercise, Firecracker grew up playing everything from soccer to field hockey to badminton. She went on to play elite soccer all over North America throughout her adolescence, and still coaches soccer in Kanata.

In her spare time, you will find her at the gym, rollerblading on the parkway or on the pitch. Her favourite camp activity is soccer-baseball and she's always up to a camper challenge of "21" during open-gym time.

Camp Director - Berrigan ES

Brenda "Jiggs" Highmore

Brenda "Jiggs" Highmore, has previously worked at Camps Canada as a Multisport Teacher as well as a Multisport Head. She is returning to her role as Camp Director at Berrigan Elementary School for the second time.

Brenda completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor Earth Science at Carleton University and her Bachelor of Education at Memorial University in Newfoundland. She has continued her professional development throughout the school year completing additional qualifications courses in Special Needs and English as a Second Language.

Jiggs recently completed an 8 month contract at Knoxdale Public in a Grade 4 and 4/5 English to French Immersion class. She is currently an occasional teacher in the Ottawa Carleton and Ottawa Catholic School Board. Throughout the school year she also tutors students with Learning Disabilities and/or Special Needs.

Brenda has a love for all sports but growing up she played basketball and golf competitively, playing on provincial teams and continuing this passion through university. She now enjoys those same sports as well as playing in various recreational leagues such as dodgeball, softball, basketball and volleyball.

Camp Director - Roch Carrier ES

Tara "Pipes" Morris

Tara Morris, also known as “Pipes”, is in her second year as camp director with Camps Canada and is very excited for this summer to begin. Tara is well known for her passion for dancing and love for the outdoors. In the past she has worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor for the City of Ottawa, has worked with a Fit4Kids afterschool program with youth from the community, and was also a BodyJam Instructor for GoodLife Fitness.

She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Kinetics from Saint Francis Xavier University, Antigonish Nova Scotia, and recently finished her Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate/Senior) in Physical Education from Nipissing University, North Bay Ontario. Her long-term plans are to become a high school teacher in the Ottawa area, and she is currently working as an Occasional Teacher with the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

Tara has always had a love for sports and being physically active, and in her spare time you can find her playing soccer, painting or highland dancing with the RCMP Pipes and Drums of Ottawa.

Camp Director - Steve Maclean Public School

Amy "Strawberry" Jewitt

Amy “Strawberry” Jewitt has previously worked at Camps Canada as the Arts & Crafts Director at Berrigan Elementary School during March Break 2010 & 2011. However, it was the summer of 2009 that Amy brought the Arts & Crafts program to Ultima Camps – Roch Carrier Elementary School location. Covered in glitter glue and surrounded by giggles and gimp, she instantly fell in love with camp life. This summer, Amy is excited to take on a new role as Camp Director of Steve Maclean Elementary School.

Outside of camp, Amy enjoys spending time with her husband. Together, they enjoy playing sports such as ball hockey and softball. A few of Amy's favourite activities include reading, jogging and creating crafts and projects of her own.

Amy is currently a grade eight teacher with the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She is a graduate of both the University of Waterloo and Nipissing University.

Camp Director - Goulbourn Middle School

Kristine Kelly

Kristine is a new member to Camps Canada. She has had many summer camp roles in her past and truly enjoys the camp environment. Although she is a new member to the Camps Canada, Kristine has many camp experiences in multi sport programs and she truly has a passion for teaching athletics to all ages. Knowing that she is coming into such a great camp atmosphere, Kristine is extremely excited to be a part of the Camps Canada team!

Kristine completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa. As well she is a recent graduate from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa and specializes in Biology and Health and Physical Education.

Kristine has a passion for the out doors and enjoys playing many sports. Throughout school she participated completive in volleyball and played football and ultimate frisbee recreationally. As well she enjoys playing golf, basketball, baseball and beach volleyball throughout her summer.