Camp Couchiching Takes Great Pride in a Great Leadership Team

ANDREW MARTIN - CAMP DIRECTOR

A veteran of many camps throughout his youth, Andrew Martin now celebrates over a decade at Camp Couchiching. Attracted to the camp for its 'child-focused' camping philosophy, he has held several roles at camp including Counselor, Waterfront Director and Counseling Manager over the years before becoming the Camp Director.

A graduate of the Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto, Andrew is an acting enthusiast as well as a successful entrepreneur. Although much has changed in his life over this past decade, his love of camping has never faded.  

Now entering his sixth year as director and third decade in camping, Andrew possesses a wealth of camping knowledge and skills and a passion for Cooch that rubs off on the staff and campers in our community.  His 'child-focus' is on constant display: he makes an effort to know every camper by name and to be a part of their daily experiences through active participation in all aspects of camp.  As a leader, "Marty" consistently models creativity in programming, ensuring that staff provide new and exciting programs and events to campers every summer.  Meanwhile, he is always sure to protect the unique traditions and familiar aspects of Cooch that have become the favorites of our campers and staff alike.
 
If you have any questions about Cooch, or our programs, contact Andrew through email at andrewmartin@campcouchiching.com or at the Camp office anytime.
 

SAM MCLEAN - LEADERSHIP/ODC DIRECTOR

An avid supporter and volunteer at Camp Couchiching over the past ten years, Samantha McLean officially joined the team in the Spring of 2008, taking on the role as the Outdoor Centre & Leadership Director. 

Samantha is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, where she holds two bachelor degrees, one in Honours History and the other in Education.  As a passionate believer and promoter of lifelong learning and experiential education, Samantha followed her heart into the fields of recreation and camping.  Throughout her career she has held senior leadership positions in family camping, childcare, leadership development, youth and teen programming, fitness and aquatics.  As someone who has been working with youth for many years, Sam strives to emphasize and reinforce success for the individual and the power of positive team dynamics.  

Samantha is known for being enthusiastic, personable and creative in all that she does.  She currently volunteers her time as an aquafitness instructor and as a member of the Lake Country Active 2010 committee.  In her free time Samantha loves volleyball, euchre, Halloween, dancing and spending time with her family, friends and kitty cat, Marilyn.

 If you have any questions regarding Leadership Programs at Cooch, or our Centre for Outdoor Education, please contact Sam at: sammclean@campcouchiching.com