OUR STAFF

Compassionate

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Staff are carefully selected for their ability to understand and nurture each individual. Most of our staff have been Oconto campers themselves.

Leaders

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Our staff are chosen for their leadership skills, maturity and experience working with young people. They are fantastic role models.

Qualified

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Counsellors must have the necessary qualifications for the activity that they teach. For example, all waterfront staff have their National Lifeguard (NL) Certification.

Creative

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Our staff know how to make anything a fun and exciting experience- from canoeing in the rain to making up a dance routine! Music, dance, drama and visual arts are an important part of Oconto’s program.

An Experienced and Prepared Team!

The vast majority of our camp counsellors are eighteen or older and most have completed our two-year counsellor-in-training program (C.I.T.).

Staff members arrive at Oconto a week before camp opens for their in-camp training program. They review camp routines and traditions, refresh their skills, and plan great programs for the summer! The week ensures that all the staff members come together as a team to offer campers the best possible experience during their time at Oconto.

Health & Safety

Health and safety are, of course, a top priority at Oconto. We have two nurses on site, while camp is in session. There is usually a doctor or nurse practitioner (NP) as well.

Rich in history and traditions

FAQ's

CAMP OCONTO

Section Heads – 2026

Rachel

Rachel

Head of Tads

Hi Tads! My name is Rachel and I am so excited to be your Section Head this summer! This will be my third year at camp, and I am so excited to be back in Tad Mountain with you guys! During the year, you will find me across the Atlantic Ocean in England working in a Primary School as a Teaching Assistant. Even though I adore working in the classroom with my students, I am counting down the days until I am back on the shores of Eagle Lake this summer! I am so excited to be riding horses, singing songs in the canoes, and making burn bracelets, but most importantly, I am so thrilled to be spending time with Tads! See you all soon on the shores of Eagle Lake!

Annie

Annie

Head of Chips

Hey Chips!!! My name is Annie and I am SO excited to be your section head this summer! This will be my 11th year at Oconto and I couldn’t be more excited to get to spend it with you all. During the school year I live in Toronto where I am currently studying environmental ethics at the University of Toronto. Though I love school, camp is something I look forward to all year round. I can’t wait for all the fun dress-ups, evening programs, and concerts this summer has in store. Some of my favourite activities are pottery and windsurfing and I’m looking forward to spending time with all of you at yours. This summer is going to be so incredibly fun and I’m counting down the days until I can see all your smiling faces!!!

Maeve

Maeve

Head of Eagles

Hi Eagles!!! My name is Maeve, and I am so excited to be your section head this summer! This will be my 13th summer at Oconto, and I CANNOT wait to meet and spend time with all of you around the rock garden. During the year, I am studying Sociology at Guelph University, and this year I have taken an exchange semester where I am continuing my studies in Aberystwyth, Wales. While I love school, I am constantly looking forward to being back on the shores of Eagle Lake, where you can typically find me down in the Bay at Kayaking, jumping off Tower, hanging out in section or cheering my heart out at the dining hall. I am so excited for eagle-mania to begin and to have the best summer with you all!

Ellie

Ellie

Head of Ints

Good day Ints!!!! My name is Ellie and I am ecstatic to be your section head this summer. This will be my 15th summer at Oconto and I can’t wait to be back in the best section with the best campers. I am currently finishing my final year at the University of King’s College in Halifax and will be graduating with a bachelor of Journalism. School is great but camp is even greater! I love jumping off tower, performing at Sunday Evening Concert, and chatting on the porch of Main Lodge. This summer is going to be the best yet and I’m counting down the days until we’re all together on the shores of Eagle Lake!!

Nat

Nat

Head of Seniors

Hi Seniors!!!!! My name is Nat, and I am so so SO excited to be your Head of Seniors for Summer 2026. This will be my 14th summer at Oconto, and I can’t wait to spend it with all of you. When I’m not at camp, you can find me in Montréal, where I’m currently in my third year studying Political Science and International Development at McGill University. While Montréal is great, I’m already counting down the days until I can return to Eagle Lake. At camp, you can find me jumping off the diving boards, cheering my heart out in the Dining Hall, or laughing in the Ball Pit. I’m looking forward to hanging out with all of you all around camp in just a few short months. I know this will be an incredible summer!!

Lili

Lili

Head of QCs

Hi QC’s! My name is Lili and I’m beyond ecstatic to be your section head this summer!! I cannot wait to get back to the shores of Eagle Lake to create another summer of memories and fun! This will be my 13th summer at Oconto and I’m so lucky to be able to spend it in QC Land with all of you! During the school year I am in Work and Labour studies at McMaster University where I am currently finishing my fourth year. After camp I will be doing a fifth year at McMaster to finish my degree. My favourite activity at camp is Pottery, but I am super excited to hang out with you guys all over camp! I can’t wait to see you all and help you grow into the spectacular staff members that you are all destined to be! I’m so happy that I get to spend another summer with all of you and can’t wait for a summer of adventures together!!

Annie

Annie

Head of Semis

Helllooo Semis of 2026!!! As many of you know, I’m Annie Leffler (also known as the second half of Ernie), and I couldn’t be happier to be your Head of Semis this summer! I’ve been lucky enough to spend 17 glorious summers on Eagle Lake, I still get giddy thinking about opening day, and somehow each year is better than the last! I truly can’t wait to make this next one unforgettable with all of you. I’m currently taking a gap year and getting ready to take a trip to Europe. As excited as I am for a Euro Spring, I am even more excited to spend the summer with you! It’s going to be packed to the brim with stunning banquets, bonding activities, new friendships, and memories we won’t forget! I’ve never felt so lucky to spend a summer with such a strong group of leaders. See you all in the Room veeerryyyy soon!!

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