our team
of caring people
Janie Bédard
Camp Manager
[email protected]
514-731-9683
Janie Bédard
Camp Manager
[email protected]
514-731-9683
Andréane
Vanasse
Head Nurse
[email protected]
514-731-9683
Andréane Vanasse
Head Nurse
[email protected]
514-731-9683
Blessed to
have these
amazing
people as part
of our team
Blessed to
have these
amazing
people as part
of our team
Janie Bédard
Camp Manager
[email protected]
514-731-9683
Andréane
Vanasse
Head Nurse
[email protected]
514-731-9683
Choyés de
compter ces
humains
formidables
dans notre équipe
People within the camp circle
who come back year after year
Taxie, Programming Coordinator (since 2015)
A camper since 2006, Taxie spends every summer at camp. At the age of 8, her dream was to someday swim across Lake Didi! (Mission accomplished). She has been a staff member since 2015 and loves working with children and using her imagination as they do! Now a Programming Coordinator, Taxie organizes and plans the typical camp activities she loved so much when she was a camper. As a university student in recreation and leisure, she is grateful to the camp for introducing her to the passion of animation. She is now happy to be able to put this knowledge into practice every summer. Her wish is to be able to help the camp as much as the camp has helped her.
Taxie, Programming Coordinator (since 2015)
A camper since 2006, Taxie spends every summer at camp. At the age of 8, her dream was to someday swim across Lake Didi! (Mission accomplished). She has been a staff member since 2015 and loves working with children and using her imagination as they do! Now a Programming Coordinator, Taxie organizes and plans the typical camp activities she loved so much when she was a camper. As a university student in recreation and leisure, she is grateful to the camp for introducing her to the passion of animation. She is now happy to be able to put this knowledge into practice every summer. Her wish is to be able to help the camp as much as the camp has helped her.
Amazone, Operations Coordinator (since 2016)
In 2013, Amazone, a 14-year-old camper, dreamed of meeting other young people who were living in the same reality as her. As soon as she joined the Carowanis family, she made it her goal to participate in all organized canoe-camping expeditions. She developed the desire to surpass herself. Part of the staff since 2016, she has held the position of Operations Coordinator since 2021. Behind the scenes, she makes sure that everything runs smoothly so that campers have all the tools they need to excel. As a student in microbiology and immunology, she aspires to continue to be involved in whatever way she can to pass on the magic of Camp Carowanis to future generations!
Amazone, Operations Coordinator (since 2016)
In 2013, Amazone, a 14-year-old camper, dreamed of meeting other young people who were living in the same reality as her. As soon as she joined the Carowanis family, she made it her goal to participate in all organized canoe-camping expeditions. She developed the desire to surpass herself. Part of the staff since 2016, she has held the position of Operations Coordinator since 2021. Behind the scenes, she makes sure that everything runs smoothly so that campers have all the tools they need to excel. As a student in microbiology and immunology, she aspires to continue to be involved in whatever way she can to pass on the magic of Camp Carowanis to future generations!
Sriracha, Camp Life Coordinator (since 2021)
A new addition to the camp family since last year, Sriracha unfortunately didn’t have the chance to experience camp when she was young. However, she wants to make up for lost time. To that end, Sriracha will be the camp life coordinator this summer with one ultimate goal in mind: everyone’s happiness. She will do everything in her power to put a smile on the children’s faces, help her colleagues and oversee the magic of Carowanis. Nature lover, hyperactive (without caffeine!), curious and spicy, she will stay at camp until the day she sees a frog and a moose fishing on Didi Lake.
Sriracha, Camp Life Coordinator (since 2021)
A new addition to the camp family since last year, Sriracha unfortunately didn’t have the chance to experience camp when she was young. However, she wants to make up for lost time. To that end, Sriracha will be the camp life coordinator this summer with one ultimate goal in mind: everyone’s happiness. She will do everything in her power to put a smile on the children’s faces, help her colleagues and oversee the magic of Carowanis. Nature lover, hyperactive (without caffeine!), curious and spicy, she will stay at camp until the day she sees a frog and a moose fishing on Didi Lake.
Ukulélé, Head Leader (since 2017)
Ukulele has been flourishing at the camp since 2008. As a former camper since a young age, she already had ambitions of becoming a leader and then a counselor. She had already immersed herself in the magic of Carowanis. Her biggest dream is to perfectly reproduce the famous camp crackers recipe at home! (She is still working on it.) Since 2021, she has overseen the training of leaders, our future peer instructors! A graduate in cultural action, she wishes to transmit her passion for leisure and animation to the leaders and offer an unforgettable stay to the campers.
Ukulélé, Head Leader (since 2017)
Ukulele has been flourishing at the camp since 2008. As a former camper since a young age, she already had ambitions of becoming a leader and then a counselor. She had already immersed herself in the magic of Carowanis. Her biggest dream is to perfectly reproduce the famous camp crackers recipe at home! (She is still working on it.) Since 2021, she has overseen the training of leaders, our future peer instructors! A graduate in cultural action, she wishes to transmit her passion for leisure and animation to the leaders and offer an unforgettable stay to the campers.
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
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
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 : Louis-Charles has a long history with the camp! He went from camper to monitor, without forgetting his role as head of trips and handyman, Louis-Charles, nicknamed Luigi grew up through the camp. His experience brought him a lot in his life and today he wants to give back to this magical place that accompanied him for a large part of his life.
Volunteer since 2018
aka Luigi
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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