Meet Our Team!
ASUS Camps prides itself each year in creating and fostering an amazing team of camp counsellors! Our staff dedicates itself to ensuring that each camper has an inclusive, accessible, and incredible experience every day at camp. Each counsellor brings something unique to the table to spark creativity and imagination in all campers! This summer, they cannot wait to pass on all of their knowledge to each camper. All ASUS Camps staff are required to have a valid Vulnerable Sector Police Check. They cannot wait for the camp fun to begin!
DIRECTORS 2025
Orli Rich
CAMPS DIRECTOR (OPERATIONS)
camps.operations@asus.queensu.ca
Hello! My name is Orli (she/her) and I am so excited to be the Director of Operations again this year at ASUS! As a current fifth year Concurrent Education student, I am passionate about creating fun, engaging, and memorable opportunities for kids. This summer I’ll be working behind the scenes to ensure camp runs smoothly and everyone has a blast! We are so excited to see you soon!
Alexia Platt
Camps DIRECTOR (ENGLISH)
camps.english@asus.queensu.ca
I am going into my fifth year of Con-Ed, and I hope to be an elementary school teacher once I graduate! I am a history major, and I am getting a minor in Black studies. My favourite summer camp activities are sports, games and crafts! Can’t wait to be back as a Director this year.
Aida Desautels
CAMPS DIRECTOR (FRENCH)
camps.french@asus.queensu.ca
Bonjour I’m Aida (she/her)! I’m a fourth year BioPsychology student here at Queen’s and I’m super excited for the ASUS camps this summer! As the French Director, I’m excited about gaining more opportunities to speak my native tongue and to encourage the youth of Kingston to develop their skills in French. A bientôt!
STAFF 2025
Caitlyn Seneviratne
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hello! My name is Caitlyn and my pronouns are she/her. I'm going into my fourth year of Gender Studies & English, and I can't wait to be one of your ASUS camps English counselors this summer! I love to be one nature and spending time with all my little cousins. I am so excited to make some fun summer memories with everyone!
Savannah Da Silva
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hi there! My name is Savannah (she/her) and I'm entering my final year of Concurrent Education! It is my second year returning to ASUS camps and I couldn't be more excited! I love arts, crafts and games, and I especially love to learn. I believe kids are excellent teachers. I can't wait for the awesome fun this summer is going to bring.
Jessie Ball
CAMPS counsellor (ENGLISH)
Hey everyone, my name is Jessie Ball and my pronouns are she/her. I am so excited to join ASUS camps for the first time this summer! I am going into my second year of con-ed with a teachable in geography and either social sciences or english. I am from Kingston and attended another student run-camp through Queens when I was younger, so I am thrilled to be a counsellor this time around!
Wesley Heyd
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hello! My name is Wesley (any/all), and I'm stoked to be a camp counselor this summer! I'm a History major entering my fourth year, and ultimately aim to be a teacher. I love the arts, from visual to performing, and can often be found outside enjoying nature. I hope to bring fun and excitement to all ASUS campers, and I look forward to creating wonderful memories with you all!
Sydney Myke
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hi! I’m Syd (she/her), a fourth-year Con-Ed student at Queen’s, specializing in Biology and Psychology. In my free time I like to go for hikes, play with my dog, and bake sweet treats! I can't wait to get to know all the ASUS campers this summer and make so many fun memories!
Ava Simpson
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hi! My name is Ava and I’m so excited to be returning as an English counsellor this year! I’m going into my fourth year of concurrent education specializing in primary/junior. I love to read, go on nature walks, and spend time with my friends and family. I can’t wait to have another fantastically fun summer!
Kristen Joanes
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hello everyone! My name is Kristen, and I am going into my fifth and final year of Concurrent Education. I just graduated from a major in Drama and a minor in English, with a deep love for acting and poetry. I am so excited to be returning to ASUS Camps this year and continue making cute crafts, test exhilarating experiments, and so much more with all of our new and returning friends. I can’t wait to see you all! :)
Zoha Virk
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hi! My name is Zoha and my pronouns are she/her. I'm going into my 4th year at Queens University for Concurrent Education with a major in biology. I love spending time outside, baking and hanging out with family and friends. I'm looking forward to a great summer filled with lots of fun!
Karson Thibeault
CAMPS counsellor (english)
Hello! My name is Karson, and my pronouns are he/him. I’m going into my third year of Con-Ed English at Queens, and I’m so excited to be joining ASUS Camps as a counsellor this summer! I have so many great memories of being a camper here when I was growing up, so I’m really looking forward to creating that same magic for others! I love all things art and creativity, and I can’t wait to make awesome memories, crafts, and connections with everyone this summer!
Angelica Delgado
CAMPS counsellor (ENGLISH)
Hi! My name is Angelica (she/her) and I’m going into my fourth year at Queen’s, majoring in History with a minor in Employment Relations. I’m so excited to be a part of ASUS camps this summer as a counsellor! I love arts and crafts, going for long walks, and capturing fun moments with photos. I can’t wait to meet all the campers and make some amazing memories together!
Angela Chapman
CAMPS counsellor (FRENCH)
Bonjour, my name is Angie! My pronouns are she/her. I’m a third-year sociology student at Queen’s University. I am honoured to be a French camp counsellor for ASUS camps this summer! As a French counsellor, I am excited to gain some more experience practicing French to help maintain the skills I have developed. This summer, I hope to teach campers the importance of learning French and build on their skills from the school year. I'm looking forward to a super fun couple of months! Merci
Angus Skinner
CAMPS counsellor (FRENCH)
Hi! My name’s Angus and I'm entering my third year of Concurrent Education at Queen’s, majoring in Environmental Sciences. I’m super excited to be back at ASUS Camps this summer! Last year was an absolute blast making awesome crafts, playing tons of games, and learning lots of new things. This year’s going to be even better and I can’t wait to hang out with all the amazing campers. Looking forward to an unforgettable summer!
Adam Train
CAMPS counsellor (FRENCH)
Bonjour! My name is Adam (he/him) and I’m heading into my final year of Con-Ed at Queen's, with chemistry and French as my teaching subjects. I’m so excited to be joining the ASUS Camps team this summer as a French counsellor! I’m especially looking forward to our “ASUS Camps Blasts to Outer Space” and “Sun, Sand, and Surf” weeks. I can't wait to meet you all soon and make some great memories at camp together :)
Daniel Train
CAMPS counsellor (FRENCH)
Hi everyone! I’m Daniel (he/him), and I’m really looking forward to being a French counselor at ASUS Camps this summer! I’m going into my final year of Concurrent Education at Queen’s and just finished my undergrad in Fine Arts. I love to draw and paint, so I’m so especially excited for The Great Art Adventure Week. I can’t wait to meet everyone and for a great summer at camp!
Clara Ryan
CAMPS counsellor (FRENCH)
Hi everyone! My name is Clara, and I’ll be going into my fourth year of a Life Sciences degree at Queen’s University. I’m super excited to be joining ASUS this summer as a French counselor, and I can't wait for all the fun trips and creative activities we have planned! I love to spend my time drawing, playing guitar, and being active. I look forward to an amazing summer at camp this year!
