Annie Gamliel

Camp Director

Annie is joining Camp Katonim as the Camp Director this summer. During the year, she balances her work as a teacher with family life as a mom of two. Annie brings patience, dedication, and a deep understanding of children into everything she does. She is most looking forward to building a strong, connected camp community and creating a space where every camper feels supported, confident, and excited to come to camp each and every day.

Allie Tanzola

Program Director

Allie is coming back to Katonim for another summer as Program Director! She is going into her third year at the University of Toronto studying Ethics, Society, & Law and Political Science. Allie is so excited to get to know all of the campers, both old and new, and help plan the best summer yet!

Maia Ilustre

Head of Senior Camp, Head of Media, LITCIT Coordinator

Maia is coming back to Katonim as Head of Senior Camp, LITCIT coordinator, and Head of Media! She is going into her final year of university studying Psychology at York. She also works as a Gymnastics Coach and Receptionist on the side. Maia has a special spot in her heart for Performing Arts and can’t wait to watch all the talented kids in the talent show and camper play. Maia is super excited to see everyone for the best summer ever! 

Lauren Elie

Lauren is excited to be returning to camp as a counsellor! She is in her final year of highschool and will be studying political science at the University of Guelph this fall. She can’t wait to spend everyday outside and to meet all the new campers

Vera Levy

Vera is returning to camp as a counselor! She will be going into Grade 12 at Collingswood High School in New Jersey and plays piano and tennis throughout the year. She is excited to help create a fun and unforgettable summer for all the campers

Scarlett Goldberg

Scarlett is returning to camp as a first year staff after four years of being a camper! She is going into grade 11 at Alexander Mackenzie High School and is in the Dramatic Arts program. She also does musical theatre throughout the year. She is excited to see camp from a new lens and make camp as special as her counsellors always did for her.

Chloe Sia

Chloe is returning to Katonim for her second summer as a counsellor, and is excited to continue growing in her role. She is heading into her senior year of high school, where she is focused on her studies and preparing for life after graduation. She is especially excited for a summer with both new and returning campers, creating a supportive and fun environment for everyone. Chloe is counting down the days until summer and is excited to make some unforgettable memories!

Cam Rosenberg

Cam is coming back to Katonim with the position of Councellor! He is going into his third year of High School, studying the mandatory courses needed for graduation. Cam loves how unique and connected the camp is!

Eva Valdes

Eva is coming to camp as a counsellor. Her grade 11 year is coming to an end at Bill Crothers Secondary School. She is super excited to meet new campers and is looking forward to creating many memories.

Isaac Watson

Isaac is joining Camp Katonim from Alberta as a first year Counsellor. He is enrolled in Cinema Production at NAIT in Edmonton AB in the fall. Isaac is most looking forward to sharing his knowledge in sports and outdoor activities, and help giving campers an incredible, adventurous and fun summer!

Josephine Mcpherson

Josephine will be doing her first year at Katonim as a counsellor! She is graduating high school and will be going to post secondary in the fall. She is looking forward to meeting new people and trying new activities.

Ryan Rapoport

A&C Lead

Ryan is coming back as the new lead of A&C! He’s currently finishing high school at Stephen Lewis secondary school, and taking ceramics classes on the side at the Schwartz Reisman centre. Ryan is most looking forward to meeting the new staff and campers who he will spend the summer with!

Eden Weisberg

Nature Lead

Eden is coming back to camp Katonim as a nature specialist. She completed her first year of Criminology, and is excited to start her first year in Vet Tech. She is looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting all the new campers!

Salvador Manzano

Tripping Lead

Salva is coming to Katonim for the first time this summer. He’ll be stepping in as the g.o.a.t. trip specialist. What drew him to Katonim for the summer is getting to know the Canadian people and their culture, sharing good vibes, and enjoying camp life—something he’s felt right at home with since forever. He is also super excited to lead trips again, but on a different continent 🙂 During the year, he’s been studying to become a Math teacher while working as both a teacher and an engineer.

Emmet Soibelman

Landsports Specialist

Emmet is coming to camp as a landsport specialist after being a camper for 8 years. He is going into his 2nd year at the University of Alberta in a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. This summer Emmet is excited for the good vibes that camp brings, and being around good people in an active setting.

Ben Syczewski-Leslie

Landsports Specialist

Ben is coming back to Katonim for the first time since 2019 as a Landsports specialist for the upcoming season. He just graduated high school and will be starting his career in the military in the fall. His favorite memories of Katonim include the Olympics, Colour wars, and Gaga. He is very excited to meet new people and is looking forward to a great summer!

Matthew Dell

Co-Sail Lead

Matthew is coming back to camp as Co-Sail Lead along side his twin sister Amy. He has been working during his gap year before he goes off to university in September. He will be studying yachting science. Matthew is most looking forward to the hot summer, lots of sailing and even more fun.

Amy Dell

Co-Sail Lead

Amy is coming back to camp as Co-Sail Lead with her twin brother, Matthew. She is going into her 3rd year of undergraduate Psychology at the University of Exeter in the UK. She is most looking forward to seeing all the staff and campers again, and having another great summer on the water and in the sun!

Lily Simon

Co-Swim Lead

Lily is so excited to be returning to camp for her 17th summer as Co-Swim Lead. During the school year Lily studies psychology at the University of Guelph and has just finished her 2nd year. Her favourite parts about camp are lake days, swim lessons, and pontoon rides! She can’t wait for another unforgettable summer with the best campers and staff.

Jordan Van Remortel

Co-Swim Lead

Jordan is coming back to camp as Co-Swim Lead! She just completed her third year at the University of Guelph where she is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. During the year she also works at a swim school and has been working there for several years. Jordan is very excited to be coming back to camp this summer and is looking forward to making swim super fun!

Molly Sandercock

Paddle Lead

Molly is coming back for her second summer at camp as paddle lead! Molly is just about to finish her Bachelors in Sports Science Health and Nutrition. She is excited to spend another summer on the water teaching campers the joy of paddling!

Ariel Solursh

Assistant Waterfront Director and Ski Lead

Ariel is coming back to camp for another summer as Assistant Waterfront Director and Ski Lead! She is going into her second year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, studying mechanical engineering. She can’t wait to spend another summer on the lake, getting to know campers and teaching new skills!

Oliver Friedin

Ski Staff

Oliver is returning as third year staff on ski! Oliver is going into his second year of university at Queen’s for Environmental Science. Oliver is looking forward to driving the boat, tubing, Olympics and Color wars. Oliver can’t wait to see all of the campers skiing!

leila Solursh

Ski Staff

Leila is returning back to camp for her second year as a ski specialist!! Leila just completed her grade 11 year at Tanenbaum Chat, and is looking forward to her final year of high school. She loves spending her days on the water teaching campers to ski, wakeboard and, of course, enjoy the occasional tube ride. This will be Leila’s 13th summer at Camp Katonim, and she is very excited to enjoy yet another fun and memorable summer!

A.J. Rowney

Sail Staff

AJ is coming back to camp as Sail Staff. During the year he is a junior year high school student who also works as a part time lifegaurd. He is very much looking forward to seeing all of the returning and new campers again this year!

Alexa Meles

Ski Staff

Alexa is coming back to camp as a water ski staff. She is going into grade 11 as a student at Lawerence Park Collegiate Institute. She is looking forward to meeting all the campers and teaching them to water ski.

Chloe Lorber

Waterfront Float

Chloe is coming back to camp as a waterfront float! She is a student going into grade 11 and she’s a cheerleading coach.
Chloe is so excited to get to know all the kids and other staff at camp! Her favourite part of camp is Hobby-Hubs!

Zoey Andri

Swim Staff

Zoey is coming back to Camp as a swim specialist! This is her 4th summer at Katonim, but 2nd as staff! She loves every specialty at Katonim and can’t wait to see everyone love it too! Zoey is so excited to see everyone new and returning for an exciting fun summer, full of swimming!

Emily Weinstein

Sail Staff

Emily is coming back to camp this summer as sail staff. She is going into her last year of high school and is hoping to study architecture for post-secondary. Her hobbies include photography (like capturing landing planes) and woodworking using machines like the lathe and scroll saw. Emily is looking forward to growing her sailing skills, helping campers build confidence on the water, and making great summer memories with friends. ⛵️☀️

Noah Rapoport

Paddle Staff

Noah is returning to Camp Katonim as a paddle specialist. Noah is currently in grade 10 in the International Baccalaureate program at Monarch Park Collegiate. He has been a camper at Katonim for 12 years and looks forward to work at the camp to create very fun experiences for all the campers.