Centauri's Staff
The Directors...
Julie Hartley graduated with an M.A. In Literature and Theatre Studies
from Warwick University in England. She is a published, award-winning
writer, has directed more than 20 full length productions for the theatre
and written twelve plays for young people and general audiences. Julie has
twelve
years’ experience as a teacher and lecturer, most recently in the
Drama Department at the University of Waterloo. In addition to summer
camping, theatre and writing, her interests include medieval history,
photography and travel.
Check out Julie's web site at
www.juliehartley.ca
Craig Hartley looks after the administration of camp. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Camping Association (OCA) as the representative for Private Camps throughout Ontario. Craig also previously co-chaired the OCA Standards Task Force - which revises and updates all the standards for accredited camps. Craig graduated from the University of Sheffield in England with a B.ENG (Hons) in Engineering and Business.
Assistant Director...
Cheryl Bernknopf has been working in the camping industry for 36 summers
in roles such as: counsellor, unit head, Program director, director at a
tennis camp, camp nurse for 31 summers, volunteer on the OCA Health Care
Committee. This will be her 12th summer here at Centauri, as Senior Nurse and
Assistant Director she is looking forward to another safe and healthy one
for campers and staff.
Our Staff...
We make it our goal every summer to put together the most talented,
caring and fun-loving staff it's possible to find anywhere! When we hire our
staff, we look for integrity, sense of responsibility, honesty and the type
of personal characteristics that make someone an excellent role model for
youth.
We have a staff ratio of 1:4 with a high percentage of staff returning year
after year. All staff undergo a police background check as part of our
hiring practice.
Our Teaching Faculty...
consists of experienced and talented arts practitioners who not only make
the arts their career, but also have experience working with and teaching
young people. The combination of these two essentials virtually guarantees
an inspirational summer experience for all our campers!
Click here to read the bios
of our instructors
Our Counsellors...
All our counsellors are over the age of 18, so they bring to camp a level
of maturity that makes them excellent role models for our campers.
Typically, our counsellors are outstanding undergraduates specialising in
the arts. Many hope to become teachers, all come with us because they enjoy
working with young people, have a passion for the arts and exude the kind of
energy and enthusiasm that helps make camp a special place.
Click here to read the
bios of our counsellors