Board of Directors
Camp Maskepetoon is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. The board is composed of dedicated camp alumni and community members who meet monthly to set the direction of camp.
Kevin McBean | Board Chair & Chair, Property Committee
Kevin spent three summers as a volunteer at Camp, followed by a decade on staff, serving as the spirits director, lifeguard, volunteer coordinator, assistant director, and director. Having spent two seasons at other Alberta camps and two summers working for the Alberta Camping Association where he toured almost 50 camps across the province, Kevin is convinced that Camp Maskepetoon truly is the best place to be. Kevin is passionate about working with youth and loves his job teaching high school.
Marlene McBean | Board Member
Marlene joined the Board of Camp Maskepetoon in spring of 2017, assuming the role of treasurer. Having recently retired, she was looking for a volunteer opportunity where she could contribute her time and knowledge in IT, adult education, and people management. Camp Maskepetoon is no stranger to Marlene- her two children have been involved for many years as campers, volunteers, staff, and board members. She believes that kids develop lasting friendships and special memories along with valuable life skills through the Camp experience.
Shirley Simpson | Treasurer
Shirley is a new board member who is taking on the role of Treasurer. She has many years experience of being a board member due to the various boards she has been on and has a wealth of knowledge in the treasurer role as she did the finances for her business before retiring. She has heard about the Camp from others who have been involved and is looking forward to working with the board members and learning more about Camp Maskepetoon
Wendy Dyjur | Secretary
Wendy first attended camp as a camper when she was 7 years old, and fell in love with camp and the people there. She attended camp every year until she could volunteer and eventually staff. Wendy worked at camp as a Counsellor, programmer, and lifeguard. Camp Maskepetoon is one of Wendy’s favourite place on the planet, she has made lifelong friends and made memories that she will keep with her forever. Wendy recently graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and is now working as a Nurse. When she isn’t at the hospital or thinking about camp, she can be found crocheting and hanging out with her dog. Wendy is so excited to be on the board and learn more about what makes camp so special.
James Guindon | Board Member
James started with Maskepetoon in 1997 as a camper in cabin 3. The Camp made a lasting impression on him as he followed that summer with a second year as a camper, two years as a volunteer, three years on staff, and a year on the board. After taking a hiatus from Camp life, James is excited to be back - proof that Camp stays in your blood.
Samantha Tychkowsky | Board Vice Chair & Chair, Program Committee
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Kenny Sage | Chair, Marketing COmmittee
Kenny first came to Maskepetoon in 2012. While he intended to only work there a year or two, he fell deeply in love with the camp and went on to spend seven summers working in various counsellor positions, as well as volunteering on the program committee and as the camp’s social media coordinator before joining the board. He loves camp because it gives anyone who passes through its gates a place to belong where they can be their authentic selves. Kenny recently finished a Communications degree majoring in public relations. His favourite place at camp is Cabin 10.
Laura Webster | Chair, Fund Development Committee
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Heather McLeod | Board Member
Heather has been involved with camp as a camper, counsellor, lifeguard, director and board member. She also plans to haunt the camp when she eventually passes on. She has recently returned to Edmonton after living in Calgary for the past 10 years and currently teaches for Edmonton Public Schools.
Leanna Heckel | Board Member
Leanna has been attending camp since 2008 ranging from camper, volunteer, counsellor and, programmer. Camp has always felt like a safe place and home to her and she has met some of her closest friends there. Leanna is excited to be a part of the board to provide the same experience to new campers. When Leanna is not at camp she is either cooking something new in the kitchen or spending the day in the mountains.
Kira Brunner | Board Member
Kira first attended camp in 2012 and has since been involved with camp as a camper, volunteer, staff member, and the 2023 Summer Program Director. She recently completed her undergraduate degree from McGill University and will be completing her master’s degree in clinical social work. Kira is passionate about the impact that camp has on youth and integrates her experience with non-profit and mental health work to advance camp’s ability to serve children. Her favourite camp tradition is “Walk With Me.”
Ben Gregg | Board Member
Ben has been attending camp for many years, eleven as a camper, three as a volunteer and five as a staff and that staff role ranged from Counsellor, Programer, Canoe Instructor and even working in the Kitchen. Camp is a huge part of Ben's life and where he has made some amazing life long friends. Ben is ecstatic to be a member of the board to ensure camp continues to enrich people’s lives. Ben's favourite part of camp is the camp dance!
Mac Couper | Board Member
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Brett Holden | Board Member
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Bayley Mann | Board Member
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Jetta Paradis | Board Member
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