2009 Counsellor Bios
FERN AMBRE, Senior Counsellor
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GRACE CHACON, Senior Counsellor
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SHAWN HOWELL, Junior Counsellor
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KWAME KYEI-BOATENG, Senior Counsellor
Kwame is entering his third year at York University where he is working towards his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre. He recently completed his first year in the Creative Ensemble and Playwriting streams. With just two years of study in the Theatre program, Kwame has already gained much knowledge of the Theatre industry and now has new aspirations to delve into writing and directing for the stage as well as for film. This will be Kwame’s fourth summer as a camp counsellor, but this summer will provide a new experience for him as he will be aiding in the instruction of drama in H.A.C.’s Drama Specialty Program. Kwame once again looks forward to helping campers find their own passion and niche.
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ROSEMARIE MCINTOSH, Senior Counsellor
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DANUSHA NANDAMALAVAN, Senior Counsellor
Danusha is currently enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Toronto St.George Campus where she is completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Criminology. Her long term goal is to become a Clinical Child Psychologist! Danusha is also a Bharathanatyam dancer, which is a form of Indian classical dance. She has been dancing since the tender age of three and now teaches Bharathanatyam as well. She is excited to share her love of dance with Horizon campers this summer!
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ROCKUEL PHILLIP, Junior Counsellor
Rockuel is graduating high school from Ursula Franklin Academy this year. Her experience working with children includes many years of babysitting, 3 years as a volunteer at Taurus Pathfinders Camp and as a grade 8 orientation leader for perspective students at her high school. Rockuel enjoys sports and was a member of her high school basketball team. She has also volunteered with Relay for Life and Inside Ride. This fall Rockuel will be attending Humber College to begin her studies as a Paralegal. She is excited to be joining the H.A.C. staff this summer and looks forward to meeting her campers!
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IVY PHUNG, Senior Counsellor
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CARLY REINHART, Junior Counsellor
Carly is graduating high school from Ursula Franklin Academy this year. She has been working with children in various capacities including; a co-op placement in a kindergarten class, assisting in an art class at Parkdale Community Health Centre; and as a counsellor at Arts Adventure Camp in 2008. This past year she volunteered as a counsellor for the grade 9 leadership retreat at her school. Carly participated in many sports teams in high school including cross country, volleyball, soccer and softball. This fall Carly will be traveling to Uganda to volunteer in a school and HIV clinic. She loves visual art and music and is excited to share her passion with the campers at H.A.C. this summer!
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LEAH RIFKIN, Junior Counsellor
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CAYA ROSS-DALLING, Junior Counsellor
Caya is graduating high school this year from Ursula Franklin Academy in Toronto. She was the Social Executive on the Student Council and was a member of the Steering Committee for the grade 9 leadership retreat. Caya has done volunteer work with young children at a daycare centre and with Circle Sing. She will also a counsellor at Arts Adventure Camp during the summer of 2008. In fall, she will be attending the University of Guelph and plans to major in Psychology. Caya has been studying dance and drama for many years and looks forward to sharing her skills with her campers this summer!
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GECH TAING, Senior Counsellor & Bus Counsellor
Gech is entering her second year at Ryerson University where she is working towards her Bachelors of Nursing Degree. Her previous camp experience includes completing a Leader-In-Training Program through the Toronto Kiwanis Boys and Girls club, working as a Counsellor at the Harbourfront March Break Camp in 2008 and being a Junior Counsellor at the Arts Adventure Camp. She is looking forward to the upcoming camp season and can’t wait to work with all the wonderfully talented campers that will be attending H.A.C. this summer!
