Worldwide Youth Day 2025 – Ontario Parks Weblog
Blissful Worldwide Youth Day!
College students and youth are the lifeblood of our parks — we couldn’t do with out them!
To have fun the unimaginable individuals who make our parks what they’re, we wish you to fulfill only a few of our devoted college students and youth from across the province:
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Olivia (she/her) and Gwenna (she/her)
That is each Olivia and Gwenna’s second yr working within the gatehouse at Murphys Level Provincial Park.
They take pleasure in getting to fulfill individuals from all around the world, particularly when guests are excited to be tenting with us for the primary time.
And so they say assembly so many four-legged tenting companions is the cherry on high!
Upkeep workforce at Pakwash Provincial Park
Ethan (he/him), Quinten (he/him), and Ella (she/her) are three excellent upkeep college students working at Pakwash Provincial Park this summer time.
Ella and Quinten are of their first yr and Ethan is in his second yr at Pakwash. They will usually be discovered working onerous across the park conserving the campground lovely, secure, and welcoming for all our guests.
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Sarah (she/her)
That is Sarah’s first yr with Murphys Level Provincial Park.
Sarah’s favorite a part of her place is being part of conservation schooling, particularly round turtles and snakes.
As a part of the Discovery workforce, Sarah has participated in turtle nest safety efforts, and each day snake programming that educates guests on the snake species they could discover on the park.
Vanessa (she/her)
In her first season with Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park, Vanessa brings contemporary vitality and enthusiasm to her function. As a Discovery information, she spends her days crafting and main participating discovery Applications that encourage campers of all ages to attach extra deeply with the pure world round them.
Vanessa’s ardour for environmental schooling shines via in the whole lot she does!
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Madison (she/her)
Each nice park expertise begins with a heat welcome — and this summer time, that welcome simply received brighter at Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park due to Madison.
As a primary yr pupil working within the gatehouse, Madison has rapidly made her mark with sharp pondering, a robust sense of independence, and a pleasant spirit that makes guests really feel immediately comfortable. Whether or not she’s serving to company navigate their keep or conserving issues working easily behind the scenes, Madison handles all of it with a cool head and a hardworking angle.
Her skill to adapt, remedy issues, and create a welcoming environment has already earned her admiration from each guests and the workforce. Considerate and environment friendly, Madison is a shining instance of how dedication and kindness can make an actual distinction — one camper greeting at a time.
So subsequent time you’re checking in on the gatehouse, say hello to Madison. She’s not simply checking you in; she’s serving to set the tone for a memorable go to!
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Isabel (she/her)
It’s Isabel’s fourth yr at Emily Provincial Park and her first within the function of Discovery lead!
You might have beforehand seen Isabel working in Emily’s park retailer if you got here in to chill off with some ice cream. Now she places her enthusiasm and love of nature to nice use working the park’s Discovery program!
As the only member of the Discovery workforce (with the assistance of her sidekick Spike the Snapping Turtle), Isabel leads participating instructional applications that assist guests join with the outside and study conservation!
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Sean (he/him)
Now in his third season with Ontario Parks, Sean is thought at Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park for his sturdy work ethic, management abilities, and unwavering enthusiasm.
Whether or not he’s tackling repairs, conserving the park grounds in high form, or lending a hand wherever it’s wanted, Sean is a reliable and pleasant presence round Ivanhoe Lake. His constructive angle and dedication to excellence make him a useful a part of the workforce!
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Charles (he/him)
Charles exemplifies dedication and coronary heart in the whole lot he does.
His ardour for wildlife and schooling is matched solely by his generosity towards his workforce — usually stepping in to help even when he’s off the clock.
He brings a spirit of teamwork that uplifts your complete park group, and his pure skill to attach with campers makes each go to extra memorable.
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Cole (he/him)
That is Cole’s first yr at Sandbanks Provincial Park!
Cole is a really fast learner who already brings loads of abilities to the desk. He’s very desperate to additional his profession and information and he matches in very nicely with the park workforce.
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Kate (she/her)
Now in her second season with Ontario Parks, Kate is a welcoming and educated presence within the park retailer at Wakami Lake Provincial Park.
Her pleasant demeanor and useful nature make each customer really feel comfortable from the second they arrive. Whether or not she’s answering questions, sharing park ideas, or guaranteeing a easy check-in expertise, Kate’s dedication and professionalism assist set the tone for a memorable keep!
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Harriett (she/her)
Each nice park wants an amazing workforce behind the scenes. This season, we’re thrilled to welcome Harriett to Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park!
Harriett started her journey with the park as a co-op pupil via the native Forestry Excessive Expertise Main Program.
From day one, she confirmed up desperate to be taught, able to pitch in, and armed with a way of humour that might brighten even the muddiest upkeep day.
Now, as a first-year summer time upkeep pupil, Harriett has already change into a acquainted and pleasant face on the paths, within the campground, and wherever a little bit of elbow grease is required. Whether or not she’s taking over a brand new activity or cracking a joke to raise spirits, her hardworking angle and constructive vitality make her an unimaginable a part of the workforce.
Park employees are fortunate to have her, and so they can’t wait to see how her park journey grows from right here. Should you spot Harriett within the discipline this summer time, give her a wave! She’s most likely making the park look nice and having enjoyable doing it!
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Sarah (she/her)
That is Sarah’s first summer time working for Ontario Parks at Bon Echo Provincial Park, and he or she’s been loving each minute of it!
She particularly enjoys main the boat excursions and studying extra concerning the wonderful options of the park, just like the Mazinaw Rock ecosystem.
Sarah’s ardour for nature actually shines via in her applications; she loves together with her private pursuits in birds, flowers, and frogs every time she will. Her nice vitality and pleasure for the outside are felt by each campers and her coworkers, making her a valued a part of the Discovery workforce.
Thanks for all of your onerous work!
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Rayah (she/her)
Rayah leads with curiosity, braveness, and care as the scholar chief of our newly revived rattlesnake venture—its first energetic season at Grundy Lake Provincial Park since 2019.
Her initiative and deep appreciation for Ontario’s wildlife shine via in the whole lot she does, from educating others to making sure a secure and respectful surroundings for working with these fascinating snakes.
Rayah’s management helps form a brand new technology of understanding and appreciation for rattlesnakes our parks!
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Wyatt (he/him)
That is Wyatt’s first yr with the Murphys Level Provincial Park upkeep division.
His days are busy, and full of a lot of duties that assist maintain the park not solely wanting good, however help our objectives of balancing nature recreation and ecosystem safety.
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Trinity (she/her)
Trinity is a really smiley addition to Sandbanks Provincial Park‘s Discovery workforce. She is modern and brings new concepts and ideas for applications and actions all through the park.
She is a key inventive thoughts, and may be very enthusiastic with the whole lot she does!
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Nicole (she/her)
Nicole started working on the Pinery Provincial Park gate workplaces in spring 2020 and joined the Discovery program in 2021, returning every year since.
Her ardour for Pinery’s uncommon ecosystems and wildlife shines via in her participating interpretive applications, devoted useful resource administration efforts, and the creation of the beloved Nice Savanna Scavenger Hunt, loved by hundreds of tourists yearly.
Option to go, Nicole!
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