Our Leaders Sharing Their Gifts and Talents.
Our Team for 2025
Director - Jiachen Yao
Hello Footprints! My name is Jello, and I will be the director for Footprints this summer. I’m currently studying in biomedicine science at York University. I’ve been a part of Footprints for 11+ years, and I’m super excited to meet everyone this summer! We have some very special trips planned this summer and can’t wait for everyone to experience it!
Assistant Director - Emma Cruz
Hi, my name is Emma and I am your Assistant Director. I'm currently in school for psychology at UofT and this is my 3rd year working at Footprints. I've been doing karate for 13 years and I've been teaching for over half that time. I'm so excited to be back and I hope this year is better than the last!
Our Counselors
Hi my name is Flurry! Camp is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited to see all the kids again this year. We’ve got tons of fun trips and games planned ahead, i’m looking forward to another amazing year!
My name is Lauren, Grizz at camp, and this is my second year as a counsellor at Footprints! I’m going into my second year at Dalhousie University where I study marine biology. I love animals and spending outside. I can’t wait to see you all this summer!
Hello! My camp name is Oreo. I just finished my first year in the Early Childhood Studies program at Toronto Metropolitan University. I was an All-Star Cheerleader for 8 years and a coach and summer camp counselor for 3 years. I am excited to meet the campers and can’t wait for an amazing summer together!