Meet the Staff

Staff Bios

Adrian Stelpstra

Director of Operations

Hi Everyone, This will be my 19th summer at Camp Shalom. I have had the privilege of being the Program Director for the last 15 years. I love teaching and helping to guide young people into being who God made them to be. I have been married to my wonderful wife for 15 years and together we have been foster and adoptive parents for many years. I like fishing, disc golf, running, mountain biking, and hamburgers. I am looking forward to another great summer!

Ryan Flokstra

Summer Camp Director, Maintenance Director

Hi Everyone! I’ve been around Camp Shalom at least a summer or two, maybe more? When I’m not doing my day-job, I like to play disc golf, mow grass, and fish, which lucky for me, is most of what my day-job consists of. We’ve got a great staff lined up, some awesome programing coming your way, and we’re counting down the days for your arrival!

Crystal Speelman

Food Service Director

Hey everyone! This will be my 11th summer involved with camp and 3rd summer running the show – as we all know camp doesn’t happen without the food! I have always loved baking and enjoyed cooking, and am so glad I get to teach the summer staff and share my passion with them. When I’m not in the kitchen, you can find me swimming, reading, hiking, or travelling to new places. I’m looking forward to this summer and all that God will bring with it!

Sarah Romero

Office Administrator

I’ve been at Camp throughout all walks of life. I came as a camper, have had the pleasure to work on the summer staff team as a counsellor, and in leadership. This summer I’m going to be working in the camp office! I enjoy working with people and being part of a supportive team. In my spare time I like doing crafts, reading, and spending time in nature. If you have questions, need a hand, or just want to say hi, feel free to stop by!

Hugo Lima

Program Coordinator (Adventure Camp and Special Support)

Hi! My name is Hugo, and I’m someone who loves staying active and connecting with others. I enjoy swimming, playing disc golf, and spending quality time with my friends whenever I get the chance. I’m gonna be the Adventure camp coordinator and am super excited for everything this summer has in store! Whether it’s leading fun activities or helping create unforgettable memories, I’m all in. Looking forward to a great season ahead!

Layla Magreehan

Program Coordinator (Spec)

Hey Everyone! My name is Layla and I am so excited to be back for my fourth summer at camp as the Spec Coordinator! I’m currently in college for Advertising and Marketing and when I graduate, I plan on going into graphic design. I love to travel, drink iced coffee, play piano and guitar, talk about my love for Jane Austen and Charles Dickens, and refinish furniture. I am so excited to see what God has in store for this summer and I can’t wait to meet you all!

Asha Wilts

Program Coordinator (Munchkins Day Camp)

Camp Shalom has been a huge part of my life. I’ve been coming here since 2010, first as a camper and now on staff since 2022. This camp has been such a blessing to me over the years. I’ve seen God move powerfully at Camp Shalom, changing lives in incredible ways, including my own, summer after summer.

For the past three years, I’ve been living in Montreal for CEGEP, and I’ll be starting at McGill University in the fall. During my time there, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various roles: leading my school’s Christian club, being a peer supporter, teaching Sunday school, and helping lead the College & Careers group at my church.

When I’m not studying or at camp, you can usually find me rock climbing, biking, running, baking, reading, or just enjoying the outdoors.

I can’t wait for another amazing summer at Camp Shalom. So excited to see what God has in store. See you soon! 🙂

Trent Magreehan

Alana Godwaldt

Munchkins Coordinator

Johannah Stuart

Disc Coordinator

Hey everyone! I’m Johannah, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be the female DISC coordinator this year! This is my first summer working at Camp Shalom, but I’ve been involved with different camps my whole life and it’s always such a blast meeting new people, learning new things, and seeing how the Lord works even through the inevitable chaos that comes from letting a few dozen young adults organize and lead programs for two months. It’s impossible to know how a day is going to go, but this creates the perfect opportunity to encourage us all to trust in God’s faithfulness and grace, and what a blessing it is to see Him move!

When I’m not planning for the DISC program (which is going to be epic, by the way), you can find me at work taking care of some of the cutest and most tenacious 1-3 year olds in the world, trying a new craft, making a mess in the kitchen, or yapping with my sisters. I also love making lists, trying new teas, and being unnecessarily enthusiastic about the most mundane of activities. Throughout the school year I also have the privilege of helping teach a high school debate class, and it’s always the highlight of my day seeing the wild arguments the students come up with!

I can’t wait the coming months of growth, fun, and new experiences, and I’m so excited to meet you all!! I hope you’re ready for the best summer yet!

Blake Lee

Disc Coordinator

Hello! My name is Blake Lee, and I have the pleasure to be the male DISC coordinator for our summer program of 2025. I am finishing up a Political Science and History HBA at the University of Toronto. In my University, I lead personal discipleship and a small group within Power 2 Change, and a number of other faithful Christian organizations on campus. I am a Presbyterian and subscribe to a wholistic Evangelical understanding of Scripture’s authority. God has used Camp Shalom to sharpen my faith, and I pray that others may partake of that same experience. I have seen in my own University how young men and women are shaped in their early teens to become the young adults which will influence our society, institutions, and ultimately future generations, this is what makes me so passionate to steward a new generation of leaders, followers, and most importantly, disciples. I love tennis, hiking, hunting, fishing, snake-catching, snorkelling, and photographing old architecture. My continual encouragement to the DISCers can be found in 1 Peter 5:5-11, trials will last a season but our reward lies beyond the temporal realm. I am looking forward to this summer, it will be the best one yet!

Jennifer Abraham

Healthcare Coordinator

Hi! My name is Jennifer, and I am a nursing student at McMaster University. In my free time, I love to hike, bike, and explore trails. Nature is one of God’s great gifts to us. From God creating the Garden of Eden, Moses parting the Red Sea, and Jesus calming the storm, we can see how God works through nature. I look forward to meditating on God’s word, being part of Christian ministry, and promoting health and well-being at Camp Shalom. Wishing you all a safe and fun summer, God bless!

Ryan DeGroot

Healthcare Coordinator

My name is Ryan DeGroot, I’m a fourth year biomedical engineering student at Mac, and I’m super excited to be working at camp again. This is my third year on staff and second year on the healthcare team. Camp has been instrumental in my walk with Christ and I’m looking forward to coming along side an amazing group of staff for an awesome summer to glorify God and praise Him!

Anna Orfanidis

Sr. Kitchen Assistant

Gretchen Versteeg

Kitchen Assistant

Madalyn Dykstra

Kitchen Assistant

I am a smart, ambitious, independent, creative, orderly person. I can have a competitive streak sometimes. During my free time, you will probably see me with a book. I am a quiet person, until I get to know you. I can quickly absorb and process information & think quickly on my feet. I like exploring the unknown & helping my friends. I have a strong and vivid imagination.

Henley Bullock

Kitchen Assistant

Hello, my name is Henley Bullock! This summer, I’ll be working as a kitchen assistant at Camp Shalom. I loved meeting everyone when I attended camp last year, so I can’t wait to make more friends. As a vegetarian, I love all animals, but bees are my favourite. Don’t worry, I only try to pet the bumblebees! Badminton, music, and wearing sunscreen are things I’m passionate about as well (you will see me reapplying sunscreen every two hours). I’m looking forward to serving you delicious food!

Adira Pennings

Media/Tuck Staff

Hi! I can’t wait to dive into my second year here at Camp Shalom to capture memories and be one of the faces you see at the tuck shop. I like drawing, writing, playing hockey, and (shockingly) photography! See you soon!

Grace Stuart

Media/Tuck Staff

Hello! My name is Grace and this is my first year working at Shalom! I’m so excited to come to camp and work as media this year 🙂 A few things I like are baking, photography and going for long walks and watching the sunset. I can’t wait to meet new people and see what God has in store for this summer!!

Caleb Otten

Head Lifeguard

Jadeyn Stelpstra

Lifeguard

Hi everyone! My name is Jadeyn, and I am so excited to finally be on staff this year! I have been coming to camp for my whole life, and I have fallen in love with it, so it is such a blessing to be able to spend my entire summer working here. I love volleyball, track and field, ringette, swimming and basically anything outdoors. This summer you’ll find me out on the pool deck lifeguarding, so please come and say hi! I can’t wait to meet you all this summer!

Victoria Laidlaw

Lifeguard

Hey Everyone! My name is Victoria Laidlaw and this will be my first year working at camp shalom, and I’m so excited to see what God has planned for it. I am going into grade eleven in the fall at Waterloo Oxford, and my hobbies include basketball, rugby and swimming. I can’t wait to meet you all!

Solomon Pilkington

Lifeguard

Isaiah Wight

Sr. Maintenance Assistant

Hello, everyone, this will be my second year working at camp. I am very excited to return to camp and meet all of you! I am practically Ryan Flokstra, but smaller. Some fun things about me are that I am going into grade 12 in September, I love spending time outside especially if it involves anything with camp and lawnmowing, and I have a car named Issachar (pronounced “Is-a-car”) — “Izzy” for short. I look forward to growing closer to God over the summer, and making many new friendships along the way.

Ethan Vandekuyt

Maintenance Assistant

Nigel Douma

Maintenance Assistant

Owen Vanderlaan

Maintenance Assistant

Hey hey! I’m Owen and I’m so pumped to be returning on staff at camp for my second year! I am currently attending Woodland Christian High School and am finishing up grade 11. I love running, playing baseball and I absolutely love anything to do with music! If you see a guy who you’ve noticed wears hats a bit too much and probably has a few too many, you’ve probably seen me. If you’ve seen that guy but cleaning up and fixing things around camp property then you’ve for sure seen mre, because I’m on this year’s maintenance team. I have been coming to camp ever since I can remember and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to be back this year! I can’t wait to see what this summer holds and to see what God has planned this year. At camp I tend to bring out my more extroverted self haha, so feel free to say hi anytime! I can’t wait to meet so many amazing new people!

Caleb Scholman

Counselor

Hey Everyone! My Name is Caleb and I will be a counselor this summer! This is my 4th summer at camp, and I can’t wait to see what amazing things God has in store for this year! Fun fact about me: I just finished a year round internship at another camp up in Muskoka, and can’t wait to continue working back at Camp Shalom this summer! Some of my hobbies are: Rock Climbing, Camping, Music, and Playing Board Games with my friends! Can’t wait to see you all this summer!

Josiah Pluim

Worship Counselor

Hey guys!!! I am so excited to be coming back to camp for another amazing year of growing God’s kingdom and growing in fellowship with so many new people. This will be my third year on staff here at camp, and will be my second year as a Worship Counsellor. Camp Shalom has been a big part of my childhood as I have been a camper multiple times. As a third time counsellor, my hope it to give kids the same experience I had growing up, which was pure fun and enjoyment but also a time of healthy growth in my walk with Jesus Christ. Some of my hobbies are playing guitar and singing (some people call me a walking radio), hanging out with friends, and doing physical activities out doors.

I enjoy pretty much anything if I’m doing it with people 😀 I’m really excited to meet you all and looking forward to working as a team to enhance God’s kingdom by bringing kids and guests to Christ. Remember to press on (Philippians 3:12b) and to constantly be in the word of God and seek him in prayer. I’ll see you all at camp!!!

Josh Brouwer

Counselor

Hey everyone, this is my first summer working at Camp Shalom, and I can’t wait for the memories to be made. A little bit about myself: I recently finished my first year of university studying architecture, and I have many hobbies, including playing sports like basketball, disc golf, and volleyball. Besides sports, I also enjoy sketching and drawing, as well as reading the occasional book. I can’t wait for what God has in store for everyone this summer. Jesus is an important part of my life, and I’m excited to show campers how awesome He is.

Tyler Heidinga

Counselor

Haelan Culp

Counselor

Hello! My name is Haelan Culp. I will be joining camp staff as a counsellor this year. I am from Newfoundland and have been flying out to attend Camp for many years because I see something special here. I am pursuing a degree in History and Philosophy at Memorial University of Newfoundland, with goals to teach what I am passionate about. I enjoy playing video games, going to the gym, and reading.

Hunter Sharpe

Jr. Counselor

Daniel Galeano

Counselor

Adam Zach

Counselor

Hello my name is Adam, I am from Kitchener I attend St.Mary’s high school. After high school I want to pursue a career in the trades, most likely plumbing although I enjoy mechanics. I am an avid hunter and fisherman and love being outside. I play football and attend the Waterloo Boxing Academy where I have been boxing for over a year. Moreover I played football for the Jr.
Waterloo Warriors and for my high school where I played for both my junior and senior team and was named a district 8 all star. I have a pet cat named Cookie and he is 4 years old. I am very excited to start camp and meet everyone.

Philip Phiri

Counselor

Hey guys, I am Philip, and I will be a counselor this year!! This is my third summer at camp, and I’m pumped to see how God works this year! I am currently on a gap year and will be heading to the University of Waterloo in the fall. Some fun facts about me are that I am left-handed (and born on International Left-Handers Day), and I love leading worship at church. I also enjoy worship music in general (especially with acoustic guitar), art, drama, and spending time with friends. I am excited to meet you all this summer!! 

Tiffany Godwaldt

Counselor

Hi, I’m Tiffany, and this will be my third summer at Camp Shalom. I love camp and its ministry and I’m so excited for this summer! Some things I love are dancing, reading, camping, playing board games, and spending time with my family. Can’t wait to start the summer!

Jaeda King

Counselor

Hello!! I’m Jaeda, this is my 3rd year of camp, I used to be a camper here growing up! I’m in school for childhood education, and I love playing instruments! Bass and Violin are my two favorite instruments as of right now, but music is a hobby of mine. I’ve been told I’m rather funny, and I’m always up to something when it comes to it! I’m super excited for another year of camp, and I’m so excited to see everyone!!

Leah Pluim

Counselor

Hiii!! My name is Leah and this is my second year at Camp Shalom as a counsellor 🙂 I am so excited to come back for another amazing summer! Here at camp so many fun and special memories are made, as it’s a time to have fun with friends, meet new people, create new friendships, do fun activities, try new things, and most importantly a time to learn about God and grow in faith. I’m so excited to see what God has in store for this summer and to see Him at work in so many lives! I am also so excited to see many campers and guests who came last year, and to meet new people! I always love having the opportunity to talk with people of all ages and build friendships Some things to know about me are I absolutely love music, I enjoy videography, playing sports, being outside in nature, and I love hanging out with friends. I am so thankful for the opportunity to work at camp again this year. Being at camp has always been an incredible and impactful experience, and I hope it will be the same for you 🙂 I can’t wait to see you all this summer!!

Naomi Stuart

Counselor

What’s up, y’all? This will be my second year on staff at Camp Shalom, which is crazy because it honestly feels like I’ve only been home a week. I’m really looking forward to being a counsellor again, getting to meet new campers and guests as well as being able to pour into anyone returning to camp for another year 🙂 working at camp felt like a never ending fever dream, nothing makes sense and the abnormal is the new normal, but the experience was truly life changing and incredible. I absolutely love hiking, reading, singing, playing guitar, drawing, any form of artistic expression, psychology, trying new things and meeting new people 😀 I’m so grateful for the opportunity God has given me to serve here at Camp Shalom for a second time! I can’t wait for another summer of insane wide games, amazing memories, being pushed outside our comfort zones, and watching so many campers and guests dedicate their lives to Christ. I’m so excited to see what God has in store for this summer 🙂

Hannah Burggraaf

Counselor

Hi! My name is Hannah Burggraaf. This is my first time at Camp Shalom, and I am really looking forward to spending time with the kids and encouraging them to grow in their relationship with God.

A little about me: I live on a small hobby farm, just graduated from high school this year, and am currently working toward my piano degree. I teach piano and music theory part-time, and in my free time, I enjoy crafts like embroidery and cross-stitch, mountain biking and going for walks.

I can’t wait to meet everyone and have a great summer together!

Emmaleigh Rozema

Counselor

Sylvia Dennis

Counselor

My name is Sylvia Dennis, and I am very excited to be a camp counselor at Camp Shalom this summer! I am going into grade 11, and my hobbies include fishing, horseback riding, swimming, dance, and singing. I am very passionate about growing in my faith and can’t wait to join the Camp Shalom team!

Grace Milmine

Counselor

Hi my name is Grace, I am super excited for camp this year. This is my first year as a counselor at Camp Shalom.  I attended the Disc program last year and have attended camp for a number of years before that. I enjoy worship music, crafts and sports. I am looking forward to meeting all the new campers this year!

Kayley Schwartzentruber

Counselor

Hi! My name is Kayley Schwartzentruber, and I will be one of the counselors at Camp Shalom this summer! I attended the Discipleship program last year as well as a few other weeks in the past and I’m excited to be back this year! I enjoy reading, being outside, music, art, sports, and I absolutely LOVE cheese. I also love spending time with friends and family, and I’m excited to get to know each of you this year!

Iyeh Ogwu

Counselor

Josslyn Cowan

Counselor

Hi! My name is Josslyn Cowan. I’m currently a high school student at KCI, and this fall I’ll be starting university at Wilfrid Laurier. I absolutely love camp, being outdoors, and all kinds of camp activities, so I’m incredibly excited to be a camp counselor this summer! Outside of camp, I enjoy playing guitar, drawing, hiking, and playing basketball with my brother. I have three younger siblings and experience working with kids through day camps at my church and volunteering in Sunday School.

Ana Rojas

Jr. Counselor

Maria Rojas

Jr. Counselor