our team
of caring people
Blessed to
have these
amazing
people
as part of our team
Extraordinary Team, Common Mission
Janie Bédard alias Shamane
General Manager
First a camper and now General Manager, she will be back this summer to carry out projects close to her heart, while promoting the five objectives of Camp Carowanis. Her goal is to share her love for Camp Carowanis, so that all campers can enjoy a memorable experience.
Stéphane Richard alias Mango
Director of strategy and partnerships
Mango, a member of the Camp Carowanis team since 2017, has a wealth of experience in camps for children living with diabetes, dating back to 1999. In addition, Mango is a past president of the Canadian Camp Association. He looks forward to returning to camp to share his expertise, while ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and has positive experiences. His warm personality and dedication make him a valuable member of our team.
Jeanne Huchette-Correia alias Scooby-Doo
Camp Manager
Since her first summer as a camper in 2011, Scooby-Doo has had the opportunity to flourish in a variety of roles at camp. These include counselor, counselor leader, program leader and programming coordinator. Always ready to discover and try new activities, Scooby-Doo is committed to ensuring that campers have a magical time during all camp activities. Currently in her third year of a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Preschool (2021-2025), she is determined to make camp Carowanis as incredible as possible.
Angélique Aubuchon alias Ukulélé
Assistant Camp Manager
Ukulélé has been thriving at camp since 2008. She started out as a camper, then became a counselor before being promoted to leader and camp life coordinator in 2022. A graduate of the Baccalauréat en action culturelle (2019-2022) and a second-year student in the Baccalauréat en enseignement en adaptation scolaire et sociale (2022-2026), she can’t wait to share her passion with campers and colleagues alike. She is determined to provide an unforgettable experience for all campers.
Florence Savard alias Pastille
Head nurse
Pastille made her camp debut in 2018 as a nursing student. Not having had the chance to attend camp in her youth, Pastille immediately got the bug for this magical place. After graduating from college with a diploma in nursing, Pastille couldn’t stay away from camp for long, so she worked as a team leader in 2021, 2022 and 2023 on the nursing team. A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Université Laval (2020-2022), she will join the 2023-2024 management team as head nurse! She’ll be looking after campers’ safety from morning till night (and even through the night!) to ensure they have the best summer ever at camp.
Louis-Charles Perrault alias Luigi
Site and Facilities Manager
Luigi has been with Camp Carowanis for several years now. First a camper, then a leader, he has also held the position of counselor, passing through that of trip leader. In 2017, he joined the maintenance team to discover his love of manual labor. This experience in maintenance allowed him to combine this new passion, his love for camp and his desire to give back to Carowanis.
Luigi is now in charge of the site and facilities. As such, he is responsible for the maintenance and safety of the facilities throughout the year, as well as overseeing the site during the off-season. Luigi has become to Carowanis what Hagrid is to Hogwarts.
Anya Bourgeois alias Caribou
Deputy Director of Programming
Sam Lalancette alias Lemon
Operations Manager
Board of Directors
They have contributed to the development of the camp for our young diabetics!
President
Robert Barnes
M.D., Associate Director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Montréal Children’s Hospital of the MUHC
Treasurer
Joseph Khouri
C.P.A., C.A., Treasurer,
Levy Pilotte, LLP
Directors
Co-Directrice Médicale
Preetha Krishnamoorthy
M.D., Medical Director Diabetes Clinic, Montréal Children’s Hospital,
Associate Professor and Director of Pediatric Education, McGill University
Me Philippe Lelarge
Lawyer,
Gasco, Goodhue,
St-Germain, L.L.P.
Mélanie Henderson
M.D., Diabetes Clinic,
CHU Ste-Justine,
Assistant Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal
Co-Directrice Médicale
Suzanne Malaab
Pédiatre et chef adjointe,
CISSSAT – Hôpital de Val-d’Or
Camp Builders
Our Volunteers
Meet some genuine allies
Motivation : I have chosen to devote my time to allow children to enjoy, just as I do, the camp site, which is in a beautiful woodland environment. It is important for me to take care of the camp site, to help with the logistics and prepare everything. These children need us in order to have the best stay of their lives. This is where their lives will change. This is where they will develop a sense of belonging and even identify the camp as a potential second home. In my opinion, it was imperative to invest quality time with the extraordinary people at Camp Carowanis, because these connections allow for the development of autonomy and even learning to better manage one’s type 1 diabetes. Finally, I chose to volunteer to change lives! !
Volunteer since 2013
aka DeLorean
Motivation: As a diabetic, Camp Carowanis is the best place to learn how to challenge yourself, trust yourself and manage your diabetes. In addition, the family spirit and the many friendships created over time help us grow as people. The magic created by this place positively changes the lives of campers and their families. For all these reasons and more, I continue and will continue to give time to Camp Carowanis and Fred so that other children can have this experience.
History: For my part, I came to Camp Carowanis as a camper, monitor, then group leader from 2007 to 2019. Even today, I continue to get involved for this great cause. Dear to my heart.
Volunteer since 2013
aka Yoda
Motivation :Camp Carowanis has a constant need to renew its facilities and equipment, the safety of children being our main concern. This priority is the same for André and the Lions, who improve and maintain the site so that the children can focus on the essentials: having fun.
History: Involved through the U-1 District Lions Club, André is the chairman of the Camp Carowanis committee. For more than 20 years now Lions clubs have contributed time and money to camp, and their contribution goes far beyond what can be calculated. André's commitment to the cause goes back decades. He invested himself wholeheartedly in this cause that is dear to him, and we are infinitely grateful to him.
Volunteer since 2000
History: Involved through the U-1 District Lions Club, André is the chairman of the Camp Carowanis committee. For more than 20 years now Lions clubs have contributed time and money to camp, and their contribution goes far beyond what can be calculated. André's commitment to the cause goes back decades. He invested himself wholeheartedly in this cause that is dear to him, and we are infinitely grateful to him.
Volunteer since 2000
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Motivation : J’ai choisi de donner de mon temps entre autres pour permettre à des enfants de profiter tout comme moi, du site du camp implanté dans un magnifique milieu forestier. Il est important pour moi d’entretenir le site du camp et aussi d’aider à la logistique puis tout préparer. Ces enfants ont besoin de nous pour passer le plus beau séjour de leur vie. C’est à cet endroit que leur vie va changer. C’est à cet endroit qu’ils vont développer leur sentiment d’appartenance et même identifier le camp comme un potentiel de seconde maison. Selon moi, il était impératif d’investir du temps de qualité avec des gens extraordinaire pour le camp Carowanis, car ce lieu permet de développer l’autonomie et même d’apprendre à mieux gérer son diabète de type 1. Finalement, j’ai choisi d’être bénévole pour changer des vies !
- Bénévole depuis 2013
- Bénévole depuis 2013
Motivation : En étant diabétique, le camp Carowanis est le meilleur endroit pour apprendre à se surpasser, à se faire confiance et à gérer son diabète. De plus, l'esprit de famille et les nombreuses amitiés créées au fil du temps nous font cheminer en tant que personne. La magie créée par cet endroit change positivement la vie des campeurs et de leur famille. Pour toutes ces raisons, et plus encore, je continue et continuerai de donner du temps au camp Carowanis et à Fred afin que d'autres enfants puissent vivre cette expérience.
Histoire : Pour ma part, je suis venu au camp Carowanis en tant que campeur, moniteur, puis chef de groupe de 2007 à 2019. Encore aujourd'hui, je continue de m'impliquer pour cette belle cause qui me tient à coeur.
Bénévole depuis 2013
Histoire : Pour ma part, je suis venu au camp Carowanis en tant que campeur, moniteur, puis chef de groupe de 2007 à 2019. Encore aujourd'hui, je continue de m'impliquer pour cette belle cause qui me tient à coeur.
Bénévole depuis 2013
Motivation : Louis-Charles a une longue histoire avec le camp ! Il est passé de campeur à moniteur, sans oublier son rôle de chef des voyages et d'homme à tout faire, Louis-Charles, surnommé Luigi a grandi à travers le camp. Son expérience lui a apporté beaucoup dans sa vie et il désire aujourd'hui redonner à son tour à cet endroit magique qui l'a accompagné une grande partie de sa vie.
Bénévole depuis 2018
Bénévole depuis 2018
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