Meet our Summer 2023 Leadership Team!
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Marvel: Operations Co-ordinator (She/her)
🌟MARVEL🌟 returns to AVDC for her second summer! She joined the team last year as a Tigers Counsellor and she spent the summer spreading her positivity, joy and support throughout camp! This year as our Operations Coordinator, Marvel will be taking care of our buses, lunches and programming!
When she’s not at camp, Marvel is at Brock studying to become a teacher. Her plan is to teach History and Drama to high school students. If you are looking for Marvel, chances are you will find her watching a musical or a movie – probably superhero related! Her favourite superhero is Captain America. In fact, instead of labelling her items at camp, you’ll know you’ve found something of Marvel’s when you find the Captain America shield!
Socks: Bunnies Assistant Unit Head (She/her)
A lover of all things camp, 🧦 SOCKS 🧦 has worked the last three summers as a camp counsellor in Guelph, and is super excited to join the AVDC family this year!
At camp, you can usually find Socks passionately singing camp songs or trying out new arts and crafts. Socks has always gravitated towards the littlest campers, and is so looking forward to spending her summer in the Bunny Unit!
Socks graduated from the University of Guelph with a degree in English and is hoping to one day be an elementary school teacher. When she’s not at camp, you can find her listening to many Taylor Swift songs, re-watching New Girl for the hundredth time, or trying to learn how to crochet.
Lizard: Kangas Assistant Unit Head (She/her)
🦎 LIZARD🦎 is thrilled to return for her second summer at AVDC, and this time she’s taking on the role of Kangas Assistant Unit Head! She’s super excited to support her awesome staff and campers while also planning fun activities to make sure everyone has an unforgettable summer. Last year, Lizard joined the team as a Kangas counsellor and quickly earned a reputation for her unwavering resilience and contagious “We’ve got this!” spirit!
When she’s not at camp, Lizard can be found immersing herself in her passion for the arts as a Drama and History student at Brock University. She’s determined to become an amazing high school teacher, inspiring students with her love for these subjects. But that’s not all! Lizard is also a talented musician who can play multiple instruments. Her favourite challenge is mastering new and tricky songs on her trusty guitar. And when she’s not strumming away, you’ll likely catch her playing with her adorable dog or experimenting in the kitchen, testing out delicious new recipes!
Doc: First Aid Officer (He/Him)
Meet 🩹DOC🩹, Adventure Valley’s First Aid Officer!
Having just completed all of his exams, Doc will be spending the summer at Adventure Valley before he begins his professional career as a Paramedic this fall. This summer, Doc eagerly anticipates the opportunity to engage with campers and staff, fostering an environment of enjoyment and safety.
Doc is an avid reader, and his current favourite books include Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, and the Red Rising trilogy. He also loves gaming — his favourite game of all time is Skyrim!