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! 

 Mini's Head Coach and Lifeguard

 Bianca Martinez has lived in Alberta for her  whole life, but she has always considered British Columbia to be her second home, as she spent every summer in the beautiful mountains. She spends a lot of her time outdoors, whether that’s skiing down the slopes, skating on frozen lakes, hiking rugged trails and camping under starlit skies.  Bianca is a lifeguard, competitive swimmer and enjoys all types of sports. She is very excited to be a part of the team this summer!!  

 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! 

Junior Coach

Will spends as much time as he can in the Columbia Valley.  From skiing, to hiking, to biking, Invermere is his favourite place to be!   He was a camper with RMSC when he was younger, and has been a Leader in Training and Volunteer and this is his second year working as a Junior Coach.  When it's not summer, you can find him in Calgary teaching swimming, lifeguarding, playing baseball and planning his next stay in Invermere!  He is headed into Grade 11 in the fall of 2024  

Head Coach

  Neil is from a relatively small town called Kilmarnock in Ayrshire just outside of Glasgow,Scotland. 

He studied for his Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Pursuits Management at Glasgow University and Advanced National Certificate in Forestry and Arboriculture from the Scottish Rural and Urban College. 

He has worked in the outdoors for around 10 years in Outdoor Activities , Forestry and leading environmental/community based expeditions overseas in developing nations such as Kenya , Malawi , Costa Rica and Peru.

He has been in Canada for just over a year and loves every minute of the beautiful summers , winters and everything in between. 

 Coach

  Cally is a true nature lover; a person who enjoys spending time in the wild and observing the animals and plants within it. Since recently moving to Golden she has challenged herself in different outdoor activities than previously done in her AB prairie hometown. Cally loves rafting, swimming, climbing, snowboarding, playing music and many more outdoor activities.  Attending youth camps as a child has had a lasting impact on her life and he is grateful to pay that experience forward by providing the new generation with the same experiences. Cally spends her summers at youth camps to ensure that every child receives a memorable experience at camp and to have fun!!   

 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 and Head of Water Sports

 Mike Dang is a full time Science, Robotics and Outdoor Education teacher at  Wellington Secondary. He started the Outdoor Program at Wellington 8 years ago, but has taught in Cochrane Alberta, where he began his passion for Outdoor Education and love for the Rocky Mountains.  He has made Nanaimo home with his wife and two kids. 

He is currently a board member of the Nanaimo Canoe and Kayak Club, a Red Cross First Aid instructor, a BC RCA lake water instructor and an Outdoor Council of Canada Hiking and Overnight instructor. When he is not teaching, he can be found mountain biking, paddling and playing his ukelele. 

Manager and Head Coach

James is an elementary school teacher. 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 is managing RMSC for the second summer and can’t wait to organize all sorts of fun games and activities for the campers. James is currently pursuing his Masters of Education at UBC and likes to spend his time in Squamish mountain biking, hiking, and playing ultimate frisbee.

Coach 

Chelsey was born and raised in BC. She moved to Squamish from the Okanagan years ago and has never felt more at home. She is an artist, craft queen, photographer, yoga teacher, traveller, outdoor enthusiast…the list could really go on. Chelsey loves connecting with all living things from ants to humans and never misses out on an opportunity to gain some insight from a small child. This will be Chelsey’s fifth summer with RMSC and she’s looking forward to hanging out with some amazing people.

Coach 

 Chloe is a nature-loving adventurer originally from Quebec. She spent the last four years soaking up the stunning landscapes of the Gaspesie peninsula and the Lower Saint-Lawrence region. Outdoors is where you'll find her, whether she is splitboarding in the Chic-Chocs mountains, biking through rugged trails, or catching waves on the St. Lawrence River.  

She recently finished wrapping up her third year of her Special Aid Education degree. This summer, She is off to Squamish to dive into her newest passion: rock climbing. She can't wait to spend her weeks creating unforgettable memories, foster new friendships, and help campers discover their potential. This summer will be amazing!