The King Day Camp (KDC) staff team consists of 96 enthusiastic, fun-minded folks who love playing with children in the out-of-doors!  The staff are carefully selected for proven leadership skills, enthusiasm, related experiences and the ability to relate well to children.  The Camp Counsellors, Instructors and Specialists are all studying in related programs at College or University (e.g., Early Childhood Education, Recreation & Leisure Services, Psychology, Kinesiology, Environmental Studies). Some staff have worked their way through the King Day Camp as young campers, Leaders-in-Training, Staff-In-Training and then have been selected as KDC staff.  All the camp staff are required to complete a police screening and they all must have current First Aid & CPR certification.  Camp staff attend a full week of staff training prior to camp commencing and specialty programs train during the spring as well.  Staff respect and believe in the KDC goals:  Fun, Responsibility, Commitment, Responsibility and Safety.  We celebrate the small things, appreciate our surroundings and practice what we learned in kindergarten.......

“...learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.......when you go out into the world, watch for traffic, hold hands and stick together!“  ....Robert Fulghum

Kelly Mathews

Manager - Community Recreation, Seneca Day Camp Programs & Outdoor Centre
(416) 491-5050 Ext.55029

Kelly Mathews is brand new to the Seneca Family of Camps & Community Programs, and is EXTREMELY excited to work with the new and returning staff alike!  Kelly brings to Seneca a wealth of camp programming and operations experience in both the day and residential camp settings.  Supported by a degree in Kinesiology & Health Science from York University as well as a Certificate in Sport Administration, Kelly has been working in a leadership capacity in the programming and camp environment for almost two-decades with reputable organizations such as: The Town of Markham, Parks, Recreation & Culture (Thornlea Sports Camp, Camp Chimo & Franklin Sports Camp); the Canadian Tennis Association (Participation Development); Ontario Place (Events, Entertainment & Day Camp Programs); and, the Canadian Diabetes Association managing 3 residential summer camps in Ontario for children with Type 1 Diabetes (Camp Huronda in Huntsville, Camp Banting in Ottawa and Camp Discovery in London).  Kelly has also been active over the past several years as a consultant in the camping arena and has assisted several not-for-profit associations with their youth strategy and partnership development programs.  This summer, Kelly is most looking forward to experiencing the culture of King Day Camp and getting to know the camp, the campers, their families and the staff! 

To learn more about Kelly, you’re invited to read the “Letter from the new Director”

Kevin French

Program Director
(416) 491-5050 Ext. 55054

Kevin is the Program Director for the King Day Camp and Outdoor Centre. Kevin attended Trent University as a History major and then pursued his outdoor interests at Seneca in the Outdoor Recreation Post-Diploma program. Kevin started working part-time in 1995 and joined on as a full-time staff in 2000.  Kevin is passionate about maintaining the high quality and professional standards of our programs. Kevin maintains many outdoor instructor certifications and is also a certified Wilderness and Urban First Responder. Kevin's outdoor experience includes management of people and resources, facility maintenance,development of new programming, and facilitation and teaching of outdoor skills to corporate groups and college enrichment programs. Kevin radiates positive energy and brings the 'funfactor' to camp. Kevin had a vision and this fall he saw it through!  Kevin worked with the Environmental Landscape Program from Seneca to create a new and unique "outdoor classroom."  This is a very exciting addition to our outdoor learning spaces at camp.  In 2008, Kevin developed the “Climbing Specialty Program“ at KDC which included building the innovative 'bouldering cave.' Kevin enjoys sharing his love for the natural world and enthusiasm for the out-of-doors with all ages.  Being a proud father of two young children who attend KDC, Kevin knows and understands the anxiety parents go through when considering a summer camp or outdoor experience for their child. Kevin hires and trains all the program staff and personally delivers many of the sessions. Kevin's job is to ensure the level of safety and quality that clients have come to expect at the Outdoor Centre and KDC. Kevin has facilitated sessions at both the PRO Aquatics Conference, ROYR conferences, ACCT Conference and the OCA's Day and  Directors Conference.

Photo to come!

Tim Beckner

Operations Coordinator
(416) 491-5050  Ext. 55173

Bio to come!

Cassidy Sharman

Office Coordinator
(416) 491-5050  Ext.55042

Cassidy joined our department in November 2011.  Prior to working with us, Cassidy spent time as the office Coordinator for the Newnham Sports, Arts and Science camps.  Cassidy spent her summers growing up at camp and working through the ranks to become the Co-Program Director for Camp Bellaleo in Fergus, Ontario.  Cassidy studied dance at York University.  Her artistic talents combined with her extensive camp background make her a welcomed and valued addition to our staff team.