About Amici

I believe passionately in the power of camp to help kids become the best version of themselves.

I attended summer camp in Ontario for eleven years, and in addition to gaining a lifetime of memories, the experience allowed me to build friendships, gain independence, and develop a passion for the Canadian wilderness and outdoors.

The skills and personal values I learned at camp have remained with me and will always be relevant, even in a rapidly changing world. I believe strongly that summer camp can benefit, and should be accessible to, anyone, and I am proud to serve on the Board of an organization that has such a long and distinguished track record of providing summer camp experiences to so many children.

Attending summer camp at YMCA Wanakita introduced me to a network of lifelong friends and (most importantly!) my wife. Camp inspired a love of the outdoors in both of us which we pursued by working at camps in Ontario and in Europe. Participating as campers and staff provided us the opportunity to put the values of respect, co-operation and inclusiveness into practice; values that we are now trying to pass along to our children. It is a privilege to work with Amici and help young people have the chance to experience summer camp in Ontario – I know for a fact that it can change your life.

I support Amici because I see first hand the difference I can make. Amici is a terrific organization made up of people that really want to improve the lives of the children and families we support. We find ways to make every hour, and every dollar count, and it is a pleasure to be part of an organization that is so passionate about helping kids reach their full potential.

Working in Consulting for Adobe Systems, I am passionate about using technology to solve business challenges. What is clear to me though, is that leadership skills and emotional intelligence are what really drive solutions and success. I’m proud to support an organization that understands the value of teaching kids to take personal risks and believe in themselves, to look people in the eye rather than communicate through screens, to listen and speak with kindness to different points of view, and to work and succeed together as part of a team.

Camp is in me for life. I don’t know anything else. My father bought Kilcoo in 1956 and it was here that I learned self resilience, self reflection, confidence, leadership and most importantly, how to communicate and live with compassion. These are my guiding principles. Being able to provide these life lessons through the power of summer camp makes me so proud of what we are doing at Amici. I am so grateful for the support we receive to be able to provide this experience to hundreds of children every summer.

Thanks Amici!

I can’t think of a better way to give back than helping children reach their full potential.

Executive Director

Manager, Fund Development and Communications

Program Manager

Development and Program Coordinator