Our Team

Dana Leahey

(She/Her)
Executive Director

Dana has been the Director of Camp Scugog for more than 35 years. As a youngster, she spent her summers at Camp Oconto which ignited her lifelong devotion to camping. Camp Scugog has proved to be the perfect career, marrying two of her great...

Gary Hoey

(He/Him)
Assistant Director

Gary brings his unparalleled enthusiasm to everything he does. As a former camper at Camp Scugog’s Mothers and Children program, Gary uses his insight into camper dynamics to shape daily programming and develop lasting relationships with both...

Gavin Keachie

(He/Him)
Director, Summer Camp

Gavin grew up going to Cub and Scout camps but didn’t find his way to Scugog until 2013 where he was immediately hooked, and has been coming back ever since. It has been a great privilege for him to befriend campers and watch them mature into...

Jesse Murphy

(He/Him)
Assistant Director

2023 marks Jesse’s 13th year at Camp Scugog. Jesse grew up at camp, and has always dreamed of turning his passion for camping into a career, which makes his new role as Assistant Director extra exciting. Jesse is responsible for co-directing...

Jenny Rhynas

(She/Her)
Assistant Director

Jenny’s passion and love for working with children in the outdoors is a key part of her identity. Growing up at Camp Scugog as a camper and being a senior resource staff for many years, she is now thrilled to be a part of developing future...

Vicky Spence

(She/Her)
Office Manager & Nature School Educator

Vicky has played a key role in Camp Scugog and its Nature School’s leadership team for more than 10 years. As Office Manager, she is responsible for supporting families and agencies to successfully enrol in camp and Scugog Nature School, and plays...

Vicky Calvin

(She/Her)
Coordinator, Leadership Center

Vicky has called Camp Scugog home for the past 27 summers, 10 of which she has spent on staff. Vicky spent eight summers as the Leadership director teaching swimming, first aid, canoeing skills and more. This summer, Vicky is transitioning into the...

Aya Dabbah

(She/Her)
Coordinator, Fundraising and Communications

Aya’s continued desire to make connections and encourage joy is what has brought her back to camp over the years. Having always remembered her time at Camp Scugog from her summer as a camper, Aya knew she would return years later. She did,...

Emily Clark

(She/Her)
Director, Fundraising and Program Development

Emily first arrived at camp when she was just one month old and has been hooked ever since! She spent her summers between Camp Scugog and Camp Oconto where she fostered her passion for leadership and the outdoors. Emily completed the Leadership...