Our Full Time Camp Leadership
Simon Wolle, Camp Director
Simon is excited to be returning for his 9th summer as the Camp Director at Camp Northland-B’nai Brith. Simon has acted in many capacities in the world of Jewish overnight camping. He has been a Camp Director and a Board member at other camps including Camp Gesher and Camp Shomria. He has also led and participated in numerous youth Israel tours and Shabbatonim, and enjoyed his time as a Faculty member at Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto (CHAT), having served as Dean of Students and a member of the teaching faculty for almost 15 years. Simon also recently served as a volunteer board member at the Toronto Heschel School, chairing the Health, Safety and Security areas, and sits on other community building committees. Most recently Simon was a member of the Ontario Camps Association provincial Covid-19 task force for overnight camps, and he remains a dedicated member of the Ontario Camps Association Standards Review Committee and Camp Accreditation Committee. Simon is also an alumnus of Camp Northland having started as a six year old in Section I Cabin 1! Simon has an exemplary reputation in our community and brings unique and diverse experience to the role of Camp Director. Simon is a trained lawyer in the area of risk mitigation, Emergency Medical Responder, and Advanced Emergency Care Instructor. He has owned and operated a health and safety training company and has extensive business and legal experience. He is a skilled professional, a dynamic Jewish educator, proud husband to Stacia (also a key member of the camp team) and proud dad of four(ish) children (Shayne, Spencer and Seth - and his dog Splash). You can reach Simon at simon@campnbb.com or call the office at 905-881-0018 ext. 305. 
Rob Abbs, Maintenance Director
Rob recently celebrated 40 summers at Camp Northland. He has been the heart and soul of keeping the facility safe and magical each year for us to enjoy. He works extremely hard managing the site and facility through out the entire year. Rob is extremely skilled and talented and provides the Camp NBB community a safe environment to enjoy. 
Leore Zecharia, Assistant Director - Programs and Year Round Engagement
As a lifelong camper, Leore is excited to be back at Camp Northland! She started her NBB journey in 2004 as a Unit 1 camper and spent fifteen summers on Moose Lake. Leore's favourite activity at Camp is Arts and Crafts, where she spent four years as staff and two years as Head of A&C. Leore has a Masters in Museum Studies and Jewish Studies, and a certificate in fundraising management, with a focus on community engagement, development and programs. While her love for Jewish community engagement started at Camp, Leore began her career at Hillel Ontario, and most recently at Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies. She is ready to bring all her experiences and knowledge in community and program building back to Camp Northland, and give the next generation of Camp Northland campers the same experiences she had. You can reach Leore at leore@campnbb.com 
Vera Doroshenko, Business and Operations Manager
Meet Vera, our Operations and Business Manager at Camp Northland! Vera is responsible for overseeing logistics and operations at the camp during the summer months, rental groups, and year-round business management at our Thornhill office. Vera has a diverse background, having previously worked as a volunteer project manager and local immigration program director. She brings a wealth of experience in program coordination, volunteer management, and logistics organization. As a leader within the camp community, Vera embodies the Camp Northland mission of building lifelong friendships, developing life-skills, appreciating nature, and respecting one another. You can reach Vera at vera@campnbb.com |
Adam Kertesz, Associate Director
Adam is so excited for his 5th summer as Associate Director at Camp Northland. Prior to joining Camp Northland in this role, Adam had spent over 15 years growing up and working at various Jewish overnight camps throughout North America. Adam had most recently spent almost 7 years as the Assistant Director at The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp operating out of the JCC. Prior to joining Centre Camp, Adam spent 7 years as co-owner of Dynamix Toronto. In this capacity, he facilitated team building and skill development workshops for kids and teens. Amazingly, he even has fond memories of coming up to Camp Northland to lead Staff Training workshops over 10 years ago! Adam and his amazing wife, Lauren, have two incredible children, Cole and Isla, and a super cute and cuddly dog named Oscar, who is also excited to be up at camp with the other camp dogs! You can reach Adam at adam@campnbb.com or call the office at 905-881-0018 ext. 303 
Denise Harris, Administrative Director
Denise has been part of the Northland family since her days as a camper, counsellor, unit head, program director and assistant director at camp. Denise joined the NBB team in 1977 to work year round to ensure the best possible experience for all of the Northland family. From the moment parents make the decision to send their child to Northland, she assists in the registration process, helping to organize and prepare them for the upcoming season. You will see Denise at camp on Visitors Day, departure and arrivals, and at many of the community events. She continues the NBB traditions while connecting with alumni and welcoming the next generation to the NBB family! You can reach Denise at denise@campnbb.com or call the office at 905-881-0018 ext. 302 
Alex MacPherson, Office Manager & Registrar
Alex is a Camp Northland alumni and is very excited to be rejoining the NBB family. From the moment her mother enrolled her into camp, her life was forever changed. Her passion for working with children and camp experiences enables her ability to continue the Camp Northland spirit which will be passed down to future campers. Some of her fondest memories include cookouts/overnights, Northland olympics, NBB burning and friendships that have lasted over 20 years. Growing up in Thornhill, Alex maintains strong relationships with her 2 older siblings who also attended NBB. Alex graduated from Seneca College with a degree in Early Childhood Education, which she credits her love of children to the amazing students she has worked with in the past. In her spare time Alex loves to exercise, travel the world, bake homemade sweets and be a mother to her dog Bailey. Her dedication to living a healthy lifestyle allows her to turn everyday baked goods into something parents would love to feed their kids. Alex is honoured to be able to reconnect with the Northland values, while welcoming the next generation to the NBB family! You can best reach Alex at alex@campnbb.com |
