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.

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.

Kenny Sage | Board Vice Chair & 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 and his claim to fame is that he holds the all time record for Ice Cream Points competition wins..

Jetta Paradis| Chair, Program Committee

Jetta’s first Camp Maskepetoon experience was in 2012. She moved up the ranks from camper to volunteer to a staff member in counselling and programming roles before joining the board in 2023. Jetta is a strong believer in camp’s ability to change lives and loves working to make Maskepetoon the best that it can be for everyone involved. Her favourite part of camp is campfire.

Joe Marchand |  Chair, Fund Development Committee

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Leanna Heckel | Chair, Hiring Committee

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 | Chair, United church Outreach

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

Camp Maskeptoon entered Mac's (left) life in 2014 when he was hired as a cabin leader. Although the appearance of a bug in the woods shook his resolve he fell in love with Camp. Learning that his passion was to work with non profits and kids he joined the board to give back to the site that changed his life. He looks forward to providing assistance to communications and events to the board. His favorite wide game in camp is Quest! 

Amanda Komarniski |  Board Member

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