Camp WILD 2024 Team
Camp Director
Jennifer Williams
Jennifer is a community-minded and forward-thinking educator and facilitator who is passionate about helping people uncover passions, build confidence, and explore what it means to be human. Leveraging her background in outdoor and experiential education, she has been designing and hosting transformative learning experiences for more than 20 years with community at the heart of it all. When not at work you can often find Jenn floating in her unicorn, Peggy, outside playing in the woods, or at home baking or making soap.
Chef
Sparkle Clarke
Meet Sparkle our resident Chef for this year's 2024 Camp WILD. This is her first time participating in a retreat specifically for women, and needless to say she is extremely excited. You might recognize Sparkle from MasterChef Canada, Season 1, where she proudly represented her current hometown, Ottawa. Since then, she has carved out a niche as a personal and event chef. From weddings to funerals, parties to boat cruises, and every intimate gathering inbetween, she's mastered the art of crafting unforgettable and flavourful experiences. And what truly sets her soul on fire is catering within the cozy confines of homes. She can't wait to bring a taste of international cuisine to our taste buds at camp!
Camp Counsellor
Diane Gribbin
Diane Gribbin is one of our amazing camp counsellors who will be guiding many different PLAYshops on mindfulness, embodiment, movement, meditation & facilitating conversations that truly matter. Diane is the founder of HeartWood Healing Arts an off Grid Eco Wellness centre in Wakefield, Quebec. She is also the creator of the global women's LET LOVE WIN! movement and community. Her deepest passion is supporting others to melt their way through to Love, Health, & Balance creating positive personal changes that include planetary health.
Camp Counsellor
Heather Allardyce
Heather Allardyce is a big kid at heart, who lives to smile and whose happy place is in nature! She is a water sign, so it's no wonder she LOVES being on, in or around water, especially Standup Paddle Boarding (SUP). Whether she’s swimming, paddling or diving, she feels a deep sense of connection with mother earth and the healing vibrations that surround. When she discovered sound therapy as a modality for healing and self discovery, it was a perfect fit for her as well. She has spent years training in various forms of yoga instruction, learning the magic of Reiki energy, diving into the world of shamanic journeying and now she found the land of sound healing. She finds herself connecting to that same grounding earth/water energy that comes from being in nature when she’s channeling the energies with her voice and sacred instruments. Come explore with Heather, from the inside out!
Camp Counsellor
Dannielle Samuel
Dannielle LOVES to play! Dannielle’s family history is long and rich, with roots in the Underground Railroad from Gaithersburg, Maryland, US to the family settlement near Chatham, Ontario. While Dannielle’s artistic journey began late in her life, she has always been a creative; she is a vocalist, is part of the local community musical theatre in Ottawa and enjoys expressive painting. Dannielle is constantly searching for ways to express her journey through trauma to joy in her work, and to connect with others to for a collective healing experience. Dannielle will offer storytelling fun with artistic and theatrical flair. https://transformtogether.ca/
Logistics Whiz and Lead Problem Solver
Rachel Boere
Rachel (she/her) is our Logistics Whiz and Lead Problem Solver at Camp. She is a collaborator, a connector, and a community builder. A supporter by nature, she thrives in spaces where she can help others - especially young folks - on their learning journeys, no matter what their paths may look like. Rachel is especially keen in helping others build their capacity to care for and contribute to a just and vibrant future for all people and our planet. Currently living in Tkaronto / Toronto, in the Dish With One Spoon Territory, Rachel finds joy in her balcony garden, sharing food with friends and family, cycling, camping, enjoying live music and learning about the world around her. She can't wait to support your fabulous experience at Camp WILD!
Camp Photographer
Mary Paquet
Mary is a photographer and environmental communicator, stoked to be invited to join the Camp WILD team. Her lens is poised to capture every sparkly, colourful, and joyful moment that unfolds at camp. Mary loves to photograph people building their relationship with nature, pushing themselves outside of their comfort zones, and all of the tender moments in between. Currently based in Vancouver, Mary is excited to return to her Ontario roots in September, the best time of the year!