Presented June 13, 2026
Chair's Report 2025- Chelsie Rae
As I reflect on this past year at Camp Wegesegum, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for what we continue to build together. This year was marked by growth, innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful experiences for campers of all ages.
At its heart, Camp Wegesegum remains a place where young people discover confidence, friendship, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Throughout the year, hundreds of campers, volunteers, staff, families, and supporters came together to make that vision a reality.
Over the course of the summer, Camp Wegesegum provided 509 youth experiences through our camps and leadership programs. Many young people returned for multiple camps, choosing to spend even more of their summer at Wegesegum. Their continued participation speaks to the sense of belonging, friendship, and adventure that our camp community creates.
Summer Programs
Our season began with Leadership Camp, welcoming 41 campers aged 13 and up for a weekend focused on personal growth and leadership development. This year we introduced a peer-led learning model using a leadership curriculum developed specifically for our campers by myself from many summers spent in the pines. The results exceeded expectations, with participants engaging deeply with one another and taking ownership of their learning. A glow swim featuring over 300 glow sticks became one of many memorable moments from the weekend.
Little Rangers continued to be one of our most important community outreach initiatives. Across three weeks, 87 young campers participated at a cost of only $20 per week. This program reflects our commitment to ensuring that camp remains accessible and affordable while introducing children to the joy and wonder of the camp experience.
Our Junior Coed Camp welcomed 52 campers supported by 11 staff members and 22 Counselors-in-Training. Under the leadership of directors Matt and Lauren, campers enjoyed a week of adventure, friendship, and growth while continuing the traditions that make Wegesegum special.
One of the highlights of the summer was the launch of our first-ever Camp Wildflower, an all-girls camp focused on empowerment, leadership, and confidence-building. Eighteen campers participated in this inaugural program, supported by 11 dedicated staff members. The week was enriched by remarkable guest speakers including Premier Susan Holt, NB Power CEO Lori Clark, former Chipman Mayor Carol Doherty, and Grand Lake Fire Department Captin Chelsey Storey. Their willingness to share their experiences and wisdom inspired our campers and reinforced the message that young women can lead, create change, and pursue any path they choose. Wildflower Camp was more than a new program, it was a transformative experience that left a lasting impact on everyone involved all following a new mantra; Brave, Bold and Belonging.
Blackfly Goodbye brought together 16 campers, 11 staff, and 11 CITs to celebrate the unofficial end of blackfly season for the first time. While camp life always comes with challenges, it also teaches important lessons. During our closing reflections, we were reminded:
"It's easy to get caught up in what's annoying—blackflies, mud, late-night whispers. But those little things help shape our experience. They give us stories. They build friendships. They teach us patience and humor. Camp is full of moments like that—good, annoying, hilarious, meaningful. You get to choose what sticks with you as you go home. So take the joy. The laughter. The courage. And leave behind the rest."
Our Teen Camp welcomed 19 campers and presented challenges unlike any we had experienced in recent years. Temperatures reached nearly 40 degrees Celsius, and a fallen tree caused a power outage during the week. Despite these obstacles, campers and staff demonstrated remarkable resilience, adaptability, and positivity. Their perseverance embodied the very spirit of camp.
Our Tent and Paddle program ran two successful sessions, serving 35 campers. Highlights included a nighttime glow-stick hike, an educational presentation by the President of the Mycology Society on mushrooms and local ecosystems, and a memorable canoe trip to Ironbound Cove. These experiences fostered adventure, environmental stewardship, and appreciation for the outdoors.
Our Candyland-themed Day Camp was another tremendous success, welcoming 73 campers and supported by 37 staff and CITs. From the life-sized Candyland game board stretching across the field to the energy and creativity displayed throughout the week, it was truly an unforgettable experience for campers and volunteers alike.
Community Events and Fundraising
Camp Wegesegum's impact extends far beyond the summer months.
Our New Brunswick Day celebration welcomed approximately 600 attendees, bringing families and community members together to celebrate our province and our camp community.
Our Dinner Theatre production of The Lorax was a sold-out success. With 50 tickets sold, the event raised more than $13,000 for camp operations and improvements. Equally important, each volunteer participant earned a $200 bursary, helping support future educational and personal development opportunities.
In October, Spooktacular once again demonstrated the incredible creativity and dedication of our volunteers for the 8th year in a row. With over 1,000 visitors attending, guests enjoyed haunted cabins, a spooky walk, a haunted lodge, campfires, colouring pages, and hot chocolate served by our beloved Wegie Witches. The event has quickly become a treasured community tradition and an important fundraiser for camp.
Looking Forward
What stands out most about this year is not simply the number of campers we served or the funds we raised, although those achievements are significant. It is the spirit behind those accomplishments.
It is the confidence gained by a camper speaking in front of peers for the first time. It is the friendships formed around a campfire. It is the resilience shown during unexpected challenges. It is the leadership demonstrated by our staff, volunteers, board members, and campers themselves.
Camp Wegesegum continues to evolve while staying true to its mission. We are creating opportunities for young people to grow, explore, lead, and belong. We are strengthening our connection to the community and to God. We are investing in experiences that matter.
On behalf of the Board, I extend my sincere thanks to our staff, volunteers, donors, families, community partners, and supporters. Your dedication makes everything we accomplish possible.
As we look ahead, I am confident that the future of Camp Wegesegum is bright. Together, we are not simply running programs; we are building memories, developing leaders, and creating a place where generations of campers can discover who they are and who they can become.
Respectfully submitted,
Chelsie Rae
Chair, Camp Wegesegum
As I reflect on this past year at Camp Wegesegum, I am filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for what we continue to build together. This year was marked by growth, innovation, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating meaningful experiences for campers of all ages.
At its heart, Camp Wegesegum remains a place where young people discover confidence, friendship, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Throughout the year, hundreds of campers, volunteers, staff, families, and supporters came together to make that vision a reality.
Over the course of the summer, Camp Wegesegum provided 509 youth experiences through our camps and leadership programs. Many young people returned for multiple camps, choosing to spend even more of their summer at Wegesegum. Their continued participation speaks to the sense of belonging, friendship, and adventure that our camp community creates.
Summer Programs
Our season began with Leadership Camp, welcoming 41 campers aged 13 and up for a weekend focused on personal growth and leadership development. This year we introduced a peer-led learning model using a leadership curriculum developed specifically for our campers by myself from many summers spent in the pines. The results exceeded expectations, with participants engaging deeply with one another and taking ownership of their learning. A glow swim featuring over 300 glow sticks became one of many memorable moments from the weekend.
Little Rangers continued to be one of our most important community outreach initiatives. Across three weeks, 87 young campers participated at a cost of only $20 per week. This program reflects our commitment to ensuring that camp remains accessible and affordable while introducing children to the joy and wonder of the camp experience.
Our Junior Coed Camp welcomed 52 campers supported by 11 staff members and 22 Counselors-in-Training. Under the leadership of directors Matt and Lauren, campers enjoyed a week of adventure, friendship, and growth while continuing the traditions that make Wegesegum special.
One of the highlights of the summer was the launch of our first-ever Camp Wildflower, an all-girls camp focused on empowerment, leadership, and confidence-building. Eighteen campers participated in this inaugural program, supported by 11 dedicated staff members. The week was enriched by remarkable guest speakers including Premier Susan Holt, NB Power CEO Lori Clark, former Chipman Mayor Carol Doherty, and Grand Lake Fire Department Captin Chelsey Storey. Their willingness to share their experiences and wisdom inspired our campers and reinforced the message that young women can lead, create change, and pursue any path they choose. Wildflower Camp was more than a new program, it was a transformative experience that left a lasting impact on everyone involved all following a new mantra; Brave, Bold and Belonging.
Blackfly Goodbye brought together 16 campers, 11 staff, and 11 CITs to celebrate the unofficial end of blackfly season for the first time. While camp life always comes with challenges, it also teaches important lessons. During our closing reflections, we were reminded:
"It's easy to get caught up in what's annoying—blackflies, mud, late-night whispers. But those little things help shape our experience. They give us stories. They build friendships. They teach us patience and humor. Camp is full of moments like that—good, annoying, hilarious, meaningful. You get to choose what sticks with you as you go home. So take the joy. The laughter. The courage. And leave behind the rest."
Our Teen Camp welcomed 19 campers and presented challenges unlike any we had experienced in recent years. Temperatures reached nearly 40 degrees Celsius, and a fallen tree caused a power outage during the week. Despite these obstacles, campers and staff demonstrated remarkable resilience, adaptability, and positivity. Their perseverance embodied the very spirit of camp.
Our Tent and Paddle program ran two successful sessions, serving 35 campers. Highlights included a nighttime glow-stick hike, an educational presentation by the President of the Mycology Society on mushrooms and local ecosystems, and a memorable canoe trip to Ironbound Cove. These experiences fostered adventure, environmental stewardship, and appreciation for the outdoors.
Our Candyland-themed Day Camp was another tremendous success, welcoming 73 campers and supported by 37 staff and CITs. From the life-sized Candyland game board stretching across the field to the energy and creativity displayed throughout the week, it was truly an unforgettable experience for campers and volunteers alike.
Community Events and Fundraising
Camp Wegesegum's impact extends far beyond the summer months.
Our New Brunswick Day celebration welcomed approximately 600 attendees, bringing families and community members together to celebrate our province and our camp community.
Our Dinner Theatre production of The Lorax was a sold-out success. With 50 tickets sold, the event raised more than $13,000 for camp operations and improvements. Equally important, each volunteer participant earned a $200 bursary, helping support future educational and personal development opportunities.
In October, Spooktacular once again demonstrated the incredible creativity and dedication of our volunteers for the 8th year in a row. With over 1,000 visitors attending, guests enjoyed haunted cabins, a spooky walk, a haunted lodge, campfires, colouring pages, and hot chocolate served by our beloved Wegie Witches. The event has quickly become a treasured community tradition and an important fundraiser for camp.
Looking Forward
What stands out most about this year is not simply the number of campers we served or the funds we raised, although those achievements are significant. It is the spirit behind those accomplishments.
It is the confidence gained by a camper speaking in front of peers for the first time. It is the friendships formed around a campfire. It is the resilience shown during unexpected challenges. It is the leadership demonstrated by our staff, volunteers, board members, and campers themselves.
Camp Wegesegum continues to evolve while staying true to its mission. We are creating opportunities for young people to grow, explore, lead, and belong. We are strengthening our connection to the community and to God. We are investing in experiences that matter.
On behalf of the Board, I extend my sincere thanks to our staff, volunteers, donors, families, community partners, and supporters. Your dedication makes everything we accomplish possible.
As we look ahead, I am confident that the future of Camp Wegesegum is bright. Together, we are not simply running programs; we are building memories, developing leaders, and creating a place where generations of campers can discover who they are and who they can become.
Respectfully submitted,
Chelsie Rae
Chair, Camp Wegesegum
Looking Ahead: The 2026 Season- Chelsie Rae
While we are proud of everything accomplished over the past year, we are equally excited about what lies ahead for Camp Wegesegum.
The enthusiasm for camp continues to grow. Our Little Rangers program sold out in just four hours, demonstrating the incredible demand for affordable, high-quality outdoor experiences for children in our community. Early registration numbers across our programs have been strong, and Leadership Camp already has 40 participants registered, Day camp over 70.
This summer, we will once again offer our full lineup of successful programs, including Leadership Camp, Junior Coed, Wildflower, Blackfly Goodbye, Teen Camp, Tent and Paddle, Little Rangers, and Day Camp. Building on lessons learned and successes from previous years, we look forward to creating even more opportunities for growth, adventure, and connection.
We are pleased to have 14 talented staff members hired and preparing for the season. Their enthusiasm, skills, and commitment to our mission will help ensure another safe and memorable summer for every camper who joins us.
In addition to our summer programs, we are expanding our community events and partnerships. This August, Camp Wegesegum will host a canoe race, bringing together paddlers, spectators, and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate our region's rich paddling heritage and strengthen connections within the community.
Our annual Dinner Theatre will feature acclaimed author Sheree Fitch, providing a unique opportunity to showcase local talent while continuing to raise important funds to support camp programming and development.
While we will not be hosting our traditional New Brunswick Day event this year, we are excited to welcome a new opportunity in September as Camp Wegesegum hosts the Canoe/Kayak New Brunswick Canoe Symposium. This provincial event will bring paddlers and outdoor leaders from across New Brunswick to our camp, further establishing Wegesegum as a destination for outdoor education, recreation, and community engagement.
As we prepare for another season, we remain focused on the future. Our goal is not simply to grow in numbers, but to deepen our impact. Every camper who gains confidence, every staff member who develops leadership skills, every volunteer who gives their time, and every family who becomes part of the Wegesegum community strengthens our mission.
The momentum we are experiencing today is the result of years of dedication from volunteers, staff, board members, donors, and supporters. Together, we are building something truly special, a camp that continues to evolve while remaining rooted in the values of community, adventure, leadership, and belonging.
While we are proud of everything accomplished over the past year, we are equally excited about what lies ahead for Camp Wegesegum.
The enthusiasm for camp continues to grow. Our Little Rangers program sold out in just four hours, demonstrating the incredible demand for affordable, high-quality outdoor experiences for children in our community. Early registration numbers across our programs have been strong, and Leadership Camp already has 40 participants registered, Day camp over 70.
This summer, we will once again offer our full lineup of successful programs, including Leadership Camp, Junior Coed, Wildflower, Blackfly Goodbye, Teen Camp, Tent and Paddle, Little Rangers, and Day Camp. Building on lessons learned and successes from previous years, we look forward to creating even more opportunities for growth, adventure, and connection.
We are pleased to have 14 talented staff members hired and preparing for the season. Their enthusiasm, skills, and commitment to our mission will help ensure another safe and memorable summer for every camper who joins us.
In addition to our summer programs, we are expanding our community events and partnerships. This August, Camp Wegesegum will host a canoe race, bringing together paddlers, spectators, and outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate our region's rich paddling heritage and strengthen connections within the community.
Our annual Dinner Theatre will feature acclaimed author Sheree Fitch, providing a unique opportunity to showcase local talent while continuing to raise important funds to support camp programming and development.
While we will not be hosting our traditional New Brunswick Day event this year, we are excited to welcome a new opportunity in September as Camp Wegesegum hosts the Canoe/Kayak New Brunswick Canoe Symposium. This provincial event will bring paddlers and outdoor leaders from across New Brunswick to our camp, further establishing Wegesegum as a destination for outdoor education, recreation, and community engagement.
As we prepare for another season, we remain focused on the future. Our goal is not simply to grow in numbers, but to deepen our impact. Every camper who gains confidence, every staff member who develops leadership skills, every volunteer who gives their time, and every family who becomes part of the Wegesegum community strengthens our mission.
The momentum we are experiencing today is the result of years of dedication from volunteers, staff, board members, donors, and supporters. Together, we are building something truly special, a camp that continues to evolve while remaining rooted in the values of community, adventure, leadership, and belonging.
Executive Directors Report - Brooke Morton
2025 was our busiest and most successful summer yet at Camp Wegesegum! This past summer, I took on the role of Executive Director. Admittedly, I was nervous prior to beginning the summer — it was the beginning of something new, and there is always a degree of uncertainty that lies within new beginnings (even in familiar places like Camp)! That nervousness was channeled into excitement about everything that was to come: new camps, reunions with old friends, connections with our campers, and a wonderful team to take it all in with, all summer long.
This year, we had three members on our senior leadership team: myself, Ireland Mitchell (our Camp Manager) and Amelia Blyth (our Assistant Camp Manager). There is something very special about having an all-female leadership team! Proud is an understatement when it comes to talking about these two. Through every idea, plan, activity, game, craft, or in-between, I was never truly doing it alone. The sheer amount of support given, resilience demonstrated, and grit exemplified by them on a daily basis truly cannot be captured in words alone. I am so privileged to have had them by my side, supporting me through everything. This summer, Ireland is transitioning into the role of Program Director -- we are extraordinarily lucky to have her as part of our Wegie family, and I cannot wait to see her shine, as she does every summer.
The same sentiments are true for our entire team, who I have been lucky enough to witness transition from campers, counsellors-in-training (CITs), and senior counsellors into members of our staff team. What we do at camp is not possible without them, and I am endlessly thankful for all of the time, energy, and support they pour not only into camp, but also into each other. One of the highest honours at camp is being able to see how their gifts, abilities, and skills develop over time -- their leadership, adaptability, teamwork, resilience, and flexibility are only a few of many traits that come to mind. Seeing these amazing leaders step out of their comfort zone, persevere through difficulty, and showcase so much pride is a powerful reminder of how truly transformative being at Wegesegum is. What is learned and developed at Camp carries far into the “real” world -- classrooms, schools, sports teams, clubs, workplaces, and communities. They become role models, mentors, problem-solvers, leaders, and friends to all.
I am endlessly grateful for our leadership team, our staff, our volunteers, our campers, and every member of the Wegie family who contributes to making camp such a special place. The success of 2025 was not the result of any one person; it was the result of a community of people who care deeply about creating meaningful experiences and believe in what we’re creating: a place where everyone feels welcomed and included, knowing they belong here.
I am thrilled to be back as the Executive Director this summer, surrounded by the beautiful pines nestled along the Salmon River with the best crew. It is a dream come true to be able to spend my summers in such a beautiful, welcoming place.I look forward to our biggest and busiest summer -- the best is yet to come!
Brooke Morton
ED 2025
2025 was our busiest and most successful summer yet at Camp Wegesegum! This past summer, I took on the role of Executive Director. Admittedly, I was nervous prior to beginning the summer — it was the beginning of something new, and there is always a degree of uncertainty that lies within new beginnings (even in familiar places like Camp)! That nervousness was channeled into excitement about everything that was to come: new camps, reunions with old friends, connections with our campers, and a wonderful team to take it all in with, all summer long.
This year, we had three members on our senior leadership team: myself, Ireland Mitchell (our Camp Manager) and Amelia Blyth (our Assistant Camp Manager). There is something very special about having an all-female leadership team! Proud is an understatement when it comes to talking about these two. Through every idea, plan, activity, game, craft, or in-between, I was never truly doing it alone. The sheer amount of support given, resilience demonstrated, and grit exemplified by them on a daily basis truly cannot be captured in words alone. I am so privileged to have had them by my side, supporting me through everything. This summer, Ireland is transitioning into the role of Program Director -- we are extraordinarily lucky to have her as part of our Wegie family, and I cannot wait to see her shine, as she does every summer.
The same sentiments are true for our entire team, who I have been lucky enough to witness transition from campers, counsellors-in-training (CITs), and senior counsellors into members of our staff team. What we do at camp is not possible without them, and I am endlessly thankful for all of the time, energy, and support they pour not only into camp, but also into each other. One of the highest honours at camp is being able to see how their gifts, abilities, and skills develop over time -- their leadership, adaptability, teamwork, resilience, and flexibility are only a few of many traits that come to mind. Seeing these amazing leaders step out of their comfort zone, persevere through difficulty, and showcase so much pride is a powerful reminder of how truly transformative being at Wegesegum is. What is learned and developed at Camp carries far into the “real” world -- classrooms, schools, sports teams, clubs, workplaces, and communities. They become role models, mentors, problem-solvers, leaders, and friends to all.
I am endlessly grateful for our leadership team, our staff, our volunteers, our campers, and every member of the Wegie family who contributes to making camp such a special place. The success of 2025 was not the result of any one person; it was the result of a community of people who care deeply about creating meaningful experiences and believe in what we’re creating: a place where everyone feels welcomed and included, knowing they belong here.
I am thrilled to be back as the Executive Director this summer, surrounded by the beautiful pines nestled along the Salmon River with the best crew. It is a dream come true to be able to spend my summers in such a beautiful, welcoming place.I look forward to our biggest and busiest summer -- the best is yet to come!
Brooke Morton
ED 2025
Managers Report- Ireland Mitchell
June 2025
I had the pleasure of being the Manager for the 2025 camp season. I got to spend the entire summer with the best Wegie family I could have asked for.
I attended all camps (aside from TAP) last summer, starting with Leadership. Leadership camp was a great success last summer as we had over 30 volunteers sign up. During leadership I had the opportunity to help train the amazing group of volunteers we had, and it made me extremely excited for the summer ahead. The group of leaders we produced last year were phenomenal, they all showed great promise in becoming excellent CIT’s and senior counsellors. We had an amazing team of staff behind us as well with a great senior leadership team (Brooke Morton, who was Program Director and Amelia Blyth, who was our Assistant Manager) and some strong camp leaders.
After Leadership, we started our summer off with Little Rangers. We surpassed our 2024 numbers this year with having to have a waitlist for the program. This was huge as when we first started Little Rangers, I would not have believed you if you had told me we would have hit our max capacity in only three hours of registration being open. After Little Rangers, we then headed into some of our week-long camps, our first being Jr Co-Ed. Jr. Co-Ed was a hit, per usual and after that we got to introduce a completely new camp to Wegesegum, Camp Wildflower. Wildflower was an incredibly inspirational camp for young girls/women to get to experience. We had three guest speakers come in to talk to our girls about women in leadership roles, and the struggles they faced to get to the top being a woman. Our speakers included our Premier Susan Holt, Lori Clark, and a past Chipman Mayor (and Chelsies grandmother) Carol Doherty.
We were then able to put on our second dinner theater and auction which was a huge success, put on by our staff and some of our amazing counsellors, with a delicious dinner prepared by our elite chef, Steve Rae. During the week of dinner theater, we added a new camp, Blackfly Goodbye. What we had in mind for this camp was to give our younger campers an opportunity to dip their toes into overnight camps without committing to a full week of sleepovers. It did just that, giving campers only one night's stay, but a whole week's worth of fun packed into two days. We then moved into our Teen camp, which was by far the hottest week I have ever spent at camp Wegesegum, but not even the heat (and a power outage) could put a damper on our campers, who spend a very large amount of time swimming. As the summer was coming to an end we finished off our camping season with Day Camp. As per usual we had a crazy plan to execute, and we did just that. With arguably one of our biggest messes we have made to date, with coloured powder, multiple gallons of slime, and a whole lot of laughs, Day Camp 2025 was a memorable one. We were able to again hold not only one TAP camp last summer but two successful Tent and Paddles where we had special guests teach kids about wild mushrooms, and how to build efficient shelters.
I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to be the Manager last year with such an amazing team of staff and volunteers to back me up when I needed it. My support system at Camp Wegesegum feels never ending and I am truly blessed to be able to call these people my camp family. I am extremely excited to take on a new role this year (Program Director) and cannot wait for summer 2026 to officially start!
Ireland Mitchell
Camp Manager 2025
June 2025
I had the pleasure of being the Manager for the 2025 camp season. I got to spend the entire summer with the best Wegie family I could have asked for.
I attended all camps (aside from TAP) last summer, starting with Leadership. Leadership camp was a great success last summer as we had over 30 volunteers sign up. During leadership I had the opportunity to help train the amazing group of volunteers we had, and it made me extremely excited for the summer ahead. The group of leaders we produced last year were phenomenal, they all showed great promise in becoming excellent CIT’s and senior counsellors. We had an amazing team of staff behind us as well with a great senior leadership team (Brooke Morton, who was Program Director and Amelia Blyth, who was our Assistant Manager) and some strong camp leaders.
After Leadership, we started our summer off with Little Rangers. We surpassed our 2024 numbers this year with having to have a waitlist for the program. This was huge as when we first started Little Rangers, I would not have believed you if you had told me we would have hit our max capacity in only three hours of registration being open. After Little Rangers, we then headed into some of our week-long camps, our first being Jr Co-Ed. Jr. Co-Ed was a hit, per usual and after that we got to introduce a completely new camp to Wegesegum, Camp Wildflower. Wildflower was an incredibly inspirational camp for young girls/women to get to experience. We had three guest speakers come in to talk to our girls about women in leadership roles, and the struggles they faced to get to the top being a woman. Our speakers included our Premier Susan Holt, Lori Clark, and a past Chipman Mayor (and Chelsies grandmother) Carol Doherty.
We were then able to put on our second dinner theater and auction which was a huge success, put on by our staff and some of our amazing counsellors, with a delicious dinner prepared by our elite chef, Steve Rae. During the week of dinner theater, we added a new camp, Blackfly Goodbye. What we had in mind for this camp was to give our younger campers an opportunity to dip their toes into overnight camps without committing to a full week of sleepovers. It did just that, giving campers only one night's stay, but a whole week's worth of fun packed into two days. We then moved into our Teen camp, which was by far the hottest week I have ever spent at camp Wegesegum, but not even the heat (and a power outage) could put a damper on our campers, who spend a very large amount of time swimming. As the summer was coming to an end we finished off our camping season with Day Camp. As per usual we had a crazy plan to execute, and we did just that. With arguably one of our biggest messes we have made to date, with coloured powder, multiple gallons of slime, and a whole lot of laughs, Day Camp 2025 was a memorable one. We were able to again hold not only one TAP camp last summer but two successful Tent and Paddles where we had special guests teach kids about wild mushrooms, and how to build efficient shelters.
I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to be the Manager last year with such an amazing team of staff and volunteers to back me up when I needed it. My support system at Camp Wegesegum feels never ending and I am truly blessed to be able to call these people my camp family. I am extremely excited to take on a new role this year (Program Director) and cannot wait for summer 2026 to officially start!
Ireland Mitchell
Camp Manager 2025
Personnel Committee Report- Matthew Vandenborre
Summer 2025
The Personnel Committee successfully completed recruitment and hiring for the 2025 summer season. A total of 11 staff members were employed to support overnight camps, day camps, and site operations.
Staff hiring included:
1 Executive Director - Brooke Morton
1 Manager - Ireland Mitchell
1 Assistant Manager - Amelia Blyth
1 Lifeguard - Jace Gallagher
7 Camp Leaders - Davaun Eatman, Jayden Albright, Julia Breitkreuz,
Katherine Murray, Logan Paczay, Addy Wishart and Justice States
Of the staff hired, nine were returning staff from previous years. All staff went through the hiring process and completed the required training at our Leadership Camp before the start of the season. We were pleased with the quality of applications and the dedication demonstrated by staff throughout the summer. Staffing levels were sufficient to meet program needs, and the season was completed successfully with all major positions filled.
Summer 2025
The Personnel Committee successfully completed recruitment and hiring for the 2025 summer season. A total of 11 staff members were employed to support overnight camps, day camps, and site operations.
Staff hiring included:
1 Executive Director - Brooke Morton
1 Manager - Ireland Mitchell
1 Assistant Manager - Amelia Blyth
1 Lifeguard - Jace Gallagher
7 Camp Leaders - Davaun Eatman, Jayden Albright, Julia Breitkreuz,
Katherine Murray, Logan Paczay, Addy Wishart and Justice States
Of the staff hired, nine were returning staff from previous years. All staff went through the hiring process and completed the required training at our Leadership Camp before the start of the season. We were pleased with the quality of applications and the dedication demonstrated by staff throughout the summer. Staffing levels were sufficient to meet program needs, and the season was completed successfully with all major positions filled.