RMSC since 2000

Owner and Program Director

Karen has been the proud owner of RMSC since 2012.  A friend of hers, Kristi Denby, started the camp in 2000  which at the time was more like a glorified childcare out of the school gym and field in Invermere.  Karen, along with some help from a few Ontario Sports Camp friends, made RMSC into what it is now.  

She is a former member of the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Team. She is currently a Massage Practitioner and a Freestyle Ski Coach. Karen has many years of experience working with kids in sports through gymnastics, skiing, visualization training and motivational and goal setting sessions. She lives in Squamish with her two daughters, Lily Jane and Cedar Grace.

 Manager of our Invermere location

 Leah has been in and around the valley for 10 years now and loves every minute of it.  She spends her winters snowboard instructing at Panorama, and her summers on her bike or in the lake.  She loves all things outdoors, especially if mountains, water, or sports are involved!  This will be Leah's tenth summer with RMSC.  This year will look a little different for her as she will be taking a backseat and focusing on management vs full time coaching.  You will however still catch her on bike rides and the occasional paddle with the campers and coaches! 

Head Coach

 Aimee is originally from the UK and has a degree in early years education. She's spent the past year living in the Valley and has completely fallen in love with the place! 

She is passionate about working with children and creating fun, engaging environments where they can learn, grow, and make amazing memories.

When she's not at camp, you’ll usually find her outside—hiking, exploring trails, or enjoying any kind of outdoor adventure. 

 Coach

 Maya has lived in Invermere her whole life and is happy to call the valley her home. She was once a RMSC camper and is excited to be a coach for this summer! Maya spends all the time she can in the mountains hiking, paddling, and camping. In the winter, she is a ski instructor for the Windermere Valley Ski Club. She just finished her final year at the local high school, where she was an athlete on the soccer, basketball, volleyball, and badminton teams.  

 Coach and Head of Biking

 Stacey is passionate about two things: working with children and spending time in nature. When she discovered RMSC, she was thrilled! Stacey has been dedicated to working with children from a young age, starting with babysitting and tutoring, then she moved into daycare roles. For the past four years, Stacey’s experience has expanded into becoming a dedicated teacher. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and French, along with a Bachelor of Education specializing in primary and elementary grades. Currently, she has her sights set on a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology with the goal of becoming a school counsellor. As an outdoor enthusiast, Stacey’s favourite activity is bike riding, with swimming, kayaking, camping, fishing, and hiking all tied for a close second. Proud of her Eastern heritage from Newfoundland and Labrador, Stacey is excited to bring her love for adventure and learning to Invermere for a summer full of fun in the sun! 

Coach

 Calvin was a long time RMSC camper before taking the LIT course and volunteer coaching at RMSC.  Two years ago he transitioned to junior coach and loves sharing his joy of being active outside with kids. His house is in Calgary, where he attends French immersion, but he really LIVES in the mountains and around the Columbia valley. When he isn’t training for cross country skiing (year round as he is on the provincial development team) or roller skiing and hiking in our beautiful mountains, you can find him playing baseball, reading or floating the Colombia river. 

 Head Coach and Head of Biking

 Sarah Davidson is an avid mountain biker, hiker, and lover of all things outdoors. She holds a master’s degree in education and is currently teaching fifth grade in Nanaimo. Sarah is an active volunteer for the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club, through which she organizes and leads group mountain bike rides. She also directs Nanaimo’s all-female enduro mountain bike race, the Murderhorn Maiden.  Sarah is also a mother of three.

Coach

 Maddyson is excited to be a coach this summer and to share her love for outdoor

activities with the campers!  She has always loved working with kids and supporting them in everything they do, whether it’s mentoring in skills, creating fun games, or encouraging them to try new things. 

She is currently a VIU student, but outside of school she enjoys her time outdoors,

especially when it comes to swimming, hiking, and camping.

With her passion for making lasting memories and creating a supportive environment, She looks forward to helping campers grow in confidence and skill this summer! 

Manager and Head Coach

 James is the Head Coach and Manager for our Squamish location. This is his third summer at RMSC and he can't wait to organize all sorts of fun games and activities for the campers on top of his primary role as a human jungle gym. James is a local elementary school teacher who recently completed his Masters of Education at UBC. He first fell in love with teaching while working at summer camps, including a summer spent abroad at an international summer camp based out of Switzerland. James loves to spend his time in Squamish mountain biking, hiking, and playing ultimate frisbee. 

Coach 

  Tegan is a passionate primary school teacher living in beautiful Squamish, British Columbia. With a deep love for nature, she jumps at every opportunity to teach on the land, bringing the great outdoors into her practice. Outside of teaching and coaching, Tegan is an avid adventurer, embracing trail running, hiking, gravel biking, and sea kayaking. She also finds joy in writing stories, cuddling up with a great book, and spending time with the people she loves. 

This summer, she is excited to work with a diverse group of young minds at RMSC, guiding them through the incredible outdoor experiences that Squamish has to offer. From exploring the trails on both bike and foot, paddling and swimming the gorgeous local lakes, and embracing the challenge of rock climbing, it's sure to be a summer filled with memories that will last a lifetime!

Coach and Head of Rock Climbing

 James is an ACMG Rock guide and avid climber. He's been in Squamish for 5 years exploring the outdoors and climbing! Originally from Ontario, James loves to share his love for climbing and the outdoors with others. James learned to climb in an outdoor-ed program in high shool in his home town. He knows how powerful a positive introduction to an outdoor activity can have and since then it's changed his life trajectory entirely. James Is working towards becoming a full mountain guide. He's so exited to join RMSC this summer! 

Junior Coach 

 Alex is from Southern Ontario and loves to spend time in Squamish. He is a certified scuba diver and lifeguard. His passion for rock climbing has taken him on many adventures in Canada and the US. He spends time outdoors at his cottage near Algonquin Park, where he enjoys fishing, hiking and canoeing. Alex also devotes his time to distance running, working out and playing pickleball.  Alex can’t wait to meet new people at RMSC and share his love for the outdoors as a junior coach!