Our campers
& Leaders.

Camp Summit

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Margot is confident and athletic. She likes to learn new things and explore the world around her. According to her Mom, going to Camp Summit has had an enormous impact on Margot's self esteem and confidence. She hear from teachers, coaches and others that she stands out as a leader and is a good friend to her teammates and other classmates. A lot of the credit for that goes to skills she has learned at camp.

Kilcoo Camp

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Lukas is a natural leader. He's outgoing, funny, caring and a trusted member of our camp community. 

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His favourite activities were water games, archery and of course eating s’mores. His favourite food was grilled cheese sandwiches, ‘bottomless milk’ and he can’t wait to be old enough to try the big kid activities!

Camp Summit

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Audrey LOVES Camp Summit! She is a camp regular and loves to make new friends every year. She loves the spirit and the connections she makes with the other campers and the counsellors. Audrey is compassionate, empathetic and inclusive. She likes to be a part of the group and wants to make sure that everyone is having a great time. Some of her favourite activities were canoeing, hiking and rock climbing. 

Kilcoo Camp

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Liam loves Kilcoo camp. He loves the environment and the friendships. It is character
building for him and his family is so grateful he gets to experience Kilcoo.

 

Liam is funny and people like to be around him. He's also a smart kid and learns quickly. His favourite activities were swimming, hiking and canoeing. 

Camp Chief Hector

Bursary Recipient

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I'm currently studying recreational therapy in university. In reading about your foundation, I have been excited to see how my program of study aligns with the Shader Kids mission.

Recreational therapy focuses on utilizing recreational activities and experiences to improve
physical, emotional, and social well-being. It is all about creating opportunities for individuals to develop life skills, build self-esteem, and form meaningful connections with others. Similarly, Shader Kids has an emphasis on leadership and growth in a fun outdoor setting.

Camp Chief Hector

Bursary Recipient

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Now in my second year pursuing a degree in teaching at U of C, I try to embody the principles of leadership, growth, and community engagement that lie at the heart of Shader Kids' mission.

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With a strong passion to utilize recreational activities as catalysts for learning, I understand the transformative power of outdoor experiences in fostering physical, emotional, and social development—a sentiment echoed in Shader Kids' commitment to nurturing future leaders in outdoor education.

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Camp Chief Hector

Bursary Recipient

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I know there was a lot of candidates so I hope I can honor the bursary I have been chosen for. I am proud to have shared a lot of Aboriginal knowledge with the staff at CCH, I was able to speak towards 200+ staff during Aboriginal day, teach beading techniques to name a few of the counsellors at Bowfort lodge and share some vital stories of my culture with the kitchen staff.

 

I will always remember my time at CCH and look fondly towards it, teaching the youth has always been a passion of mine next to cooking so I feel very accomplished with my summer season at CCH.

Camp Chief Hector

Bursary Recipient

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I am a student specializing in physiotherapy at University of Alberta and I'm dedicated to my personal values of leadership, growth, and community - which I believe align with Shader Kids very well.

 

As a camp counsellor at Hector, I'm driven by my belief in fostering inclusive spaces where individuals can flourish, empowering young people (and old) to express their true selves in a safe and supportive space. 

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My passion for physiotherapy comes from my love of outdoor activities. I'm hoping to build my career in an area that offers many of my favourite activities where I can help people recover from their own misadventures - and enjoy the great outdoors when I'm not at work.