Denise Fruchter, Camp Director
Denise founded Camp Winston in 1991 due to the overwhelming need for services for children with neurological disorders. Denise is a special education teacher who has been involved with many special service agencies over the years. Denise often lectures at support groups and conferences on various topics related to camping, education and behaviour management. Denise provides private counseling and home schools children with special needs. Diagnosed herself with ADHD, Tourettes and Learning Disabilities, Denise brings compassion, understanding and love to every situation at camp – she is a hero to so many in our community.

Gerald Enchin, Executive Director
Jerry joins the Camp Winston team with 20 years of experience as a community professional and management consultant. He has directed community day-camps and overnight camp facilities and has served on the advisory boards of Camp Biluim and Camp Kinneret. He oversees the administrative aspects of the Camp operation and with the Director of Development, is seeking new financial supporters for the camp family. Jerry has an M.A. in regional planning and resource development and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.

Hilary Smith, Foundation President (currently on maternity leave)
Hilary started attending summer camp when she was 7 years old. She spent 18 years at Glen Bernard Camp as a camper, staff member and Director of Development.  After completing her MBA, Hilary was the Camp Director of Camp Oochigeas, a residential summer camp for children with cancer.  Hilary is working to increase the profile of Camp Winston and develop new relationships that will support the organization as it works to achieve its mission. Hilary is a Fellow of the Society of Camp Directors and a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  When not playing with her young daughter, Hilary is a mentor at Humewood House, a home for young mothers.

Cindy Stanleigh, Director of Development
Cindy has worked in fund development, marketing, financial management and communications for a variety of organizations in the not-for-profit sector for over twenty years.  Cindy’s journey with Camp Winston began over four years ago and she continues to be inspired by the wonderful experiences this camp provides to children with special needs.  Cindy’s past volunteer work includes acting on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Multi-Cultural History Society and she produced a radio show on CIUT for over two years.

Counsellors and Activity Instructors
Camp Winston attracts staff from a wide range of backgrounds and skills who all have extensive experience working with children with special needs. Camp Winston counsellors are aware of their campers' individual and interpersonal goals and serve as advocates for these children. Counsellors support their campers in all ways necessary and are available to ensure that children meet their goals and succeed at specialty rotations, during trips, special days and in all other areas of camp life. They are particularly sensitive to the needs of their campers during transitions (arrival, departure, between activities) and during difficult behavioural and emotional times. Our high ratio of counsellors to campers permits one-to-one support during autism camp and when required during other sessions.

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