Meet the Year-Round Team

Sharon’s journey with Canterbury Hills began at the age of five as a day camper, and she went on to spend an incredible ten summers as a camper before transitioning to staff. Over the next decade, she served as an LIT, OCL, and Resource Team member. Her time at Canterbury ignited a deep passion for community building, youth leadership, and nature exploration. After spending four years as a program director with a United Church Outdoor Ministries program in Niagara, she returned to Canterbury Hills in 2022 as the Year-Round Camp Director, now entering her fourth year in the role. Read more about Sharon here.

(Photo is of Tim from his time on staff in the 80s)

Tim has served as our Property Manager for over a decade, bringing with him a deep-rooted connection to Canterbury Hills. Growing up attending camp programs—thanks to his parents’ extensive involvement in camp operations—Tim’s journey on the Canterbury staff began at the age of 14, when he first worked in the kitchen. Tim’s children attended and worked at camp too! After a successful career in the trades, Tim returned to camp, where he now applies his skills and expertise as our Property Manager. He takes great pride in maintaining and caring for our camp, and there’s rarely a challenge Tim can’t tackle. His dedication and diverse range of skills make him an invaluable part of the Canterbury Hills team.

Zya has been with Canterbury Hills for four years, working year-round in the camp office where she oversees camper registration, fundraising initiatives, and community partnerships. During the summer months, she manages the camp kitchen and supervises the facilities team. Since graduating from the University of Ottawa in 2019, Zya has delivered outdoor leadership programs and worked with youth in five different countries. Her experience includes leading international trips for students from across the Middle East, travelling through Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, and spending a year teaching English to Francophone students in New Brunswick. Zya is currently completing a Masters of Education with a specialization in Leadership in Learning. With over ten years of experience in summer camp, recreation, and outdoor education, she is deeply passionate about community building and creating joyful, meaningful experiences for youth.