We believe youth should experience the positive benefits of recreation and the opportunity to build confidence, social, and life skills through tailored camps programming. We strive to ensure that each and every participant in a UBC Camps program has an exciting, educational and memorable experience. We are aware that camp experiences remain with individuals long into their adult years, making it vitally important that we ensure each and every one of our camp programs is delivered at highest possible quality.
Meet Our Team
Michael Carroll – Manager, UBC Camps
Michael attended the University of New Brunswick where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, and his Bachelor of Education. After working with UNB for a number of years in event management, and teaching high school physical education and mathematics in Prince Edward Island, Michael traveled west to combine his two passions and is now the Manager of Sport and International Camps with UBC Athletics and Recreation.
Favourite Camp Memory: “I know this isn’t a specific answer, but I always love seeing our team of instructors create supportive and safe environments where campers can learn, explore, and have fun! Without our outstanding instructors UBC Camps wouldn’t exist!”
Lesley Cambridge – Coordinator, UBC Camps
Lesley is a graduate from the University of Victoria, majoring in Recreation and Health Education, with a minor in Education. Bringing years of experience from teaching physical literacy in elementary schools, coordinating a variety of day camps, to programming university campus recreation, Lesley is glad to combine these experiences in her role as UBC Camps Coordinator. She is passionate about offering high quality camp programs that create lasting memories for kids and youth in and around the UBC community.
Favourite Camp Memory: Favorite Camp Memory: “Some of my favorite camp memories involve watching friendships grow throughout the week due to camp leaders create a welcoming and fun environment for children to feel comfortable branching out and being silly in.”
Adrian Greszata – Manager, UBC Aquatic Centre Camps
Adrian attended the University of Toronto for a degree in Child Psychology. After running the aquatic department for a private company for 5 years that taught swim and bike camps, Adrian found his new home at the UBC Aquatic Centre. With over 15 years in aquatics, Adrian still has the same passion for teaching, mentoring and swimming as he did when he started.
Favourite Camp Memory: “I don’t really have a favourite specific memory but I love seeing our instructors develop from fresh faces teaching their first classes to how they mature by the end of the summer and can handle any situation.”