MORE ABOUT US…

The Outdoor Centre, located on Recreation Island, delivers a wide range of outdoor programs for schools, community groups, corporate clients and students in Seneca’s academic programs. During the summer months, The King Day Camp offers outdoor adventure programs for up to 375 children per week from ages 4 to 16 years.

The King campus of Seneca College is home to 700 acres of mixed forest (including some old growth forests), open fields, a private lake and a network of trails for hiking and exclusive mountain bike instruction. During the winter months, weather permitting, the trails are open to the public for Cross-Country skiing.

OUR MISSION

To provide fun, innovative, outdoor opportunities for children and adults in a safe learning environment.

THE STAFF

Barb Weeden-Carmichael manages the Outdoor Centre and King Day Camp. Working along side Barb in a full-time capacity are Kevin French, the Program Director, Greg Hupponen, the Operations Coordinator, and Heather Cotie, the Office Coordinator.  During the Spring season, 14 part-time staff facilitate the Outdoor Centre programs and then join the summer camp staff team of 90.
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	The King Day Camp employs college and university students from related programs like Early Childhood Education, Recreation & Leisure Services, Environmental Studies and Outdoor Education. The staff are carefully selected for proven leadership skills, enthusiasm, related experiences and the ability to relate well to children. Some staff have worked their way through The King Day Camp as campers, Leaders-in-Training, Staff-In-Training and then have been selected as KDC staff.
Barb Weeden-Carmichael Camp Director (416)491-5050 or (905)833-3333 Ext.5029
	Barb has been working at Seneca College since 1990 and started the King Day Camp in 1993.  She is a graduate of Seneca's Outdoor Recreation Program and has been involved in the Camping industry for over 20 years. Barb brings extensive camp experience, numerous instructor certifications and a true commitment to the King Day Camp and Outdoor Centre.  Barb was recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation by the Lt. Governor of Ontario for her involvement with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.  As well Barb was honored by the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario with the Dorothy Walter Leadership Award for her contribution to Outdoor Education and developing youth in Ontario.
Kevin French Program Director (416)491-5050 or (905)833-3333 Ext. 5054
	Kevin is the Program Director for the King Day Camp and Outdoor Center. Kevin is a graduate of Seneca College's Outdoor Recreation Program and maintains many outdoor certifications in an effort to stay current in the field.   Kevin's job is to ensure that our programs maintain the level of safety and quality that parents and campers have come to expect from the King Day Camp. Kevin is also the proud parent of two young daughters.
Greg Hupponen Operations Coordinator (416)491-5050 or (905)833-3333 Ext. 5173
	Greg works full-time as the Operations Coordinator ensuring the site, resources and facilities are top notch!  Greg is a graduate of the Outdoor Recreation Program at Seneca College and has spent many summers working at summer camps including KDC. Greg brings lots of energy, experience and enthusiasm to the over-all operations.  Greg is also the proud parent of two young children.
Heather Cotie Office Coordinator (416)491-5050 or (905)833-3333 Ext. 5042
	Heather is our Office Coordinator. She is very committed to ensuring each and every camper and parent receives great service prior to and during our camp season. We are very excited to have Heather on our team as she also brings a great deal of experience working with children as she spent 8 summers on staff at another day camp.