Who's New at YMCA Wanakita?
13-05-2025
Ashley Laing
Role: Wanakita Alumni Relations Officer
What was your first experience with the YMCA: Over 20 years ago I had my first full time YMCA job running day camps for the Toronto YMCA
What Wanakita animal do you identify with: The Bear. If I could, I would spend every minute outside while the weather is nice and would be more than happy to stay indoors and sleep for the entire winter!
Favourite camp meal: Lunch salad bar
Favourite camp song: One Bottle of Pop
Favourite camp activity: Sailing
Advice for first time campers: Try one thing that makes you nervous everyday
Quote: “I am so excited to join the Wanakita team to help keep our staff, alumni, volunteers and donors connected to camp all year round!”
Daniel Gough
Role: General Manager, Camp & Outdoor Education
What was your first experience with the YMCA: Swimming lessons at the Sarnia YMCA
What Wanakita animal do you identify with: An Owl, some days a Loon
Favourite camp meal: Five-Alarm bean chilli
Favourite camp song: Ahead by a Century
Favourite camp activity: Stargazing
Advice for first time campers: Make memories and leave no trace
Quote: "Nature is the purest form of wellness, Wanakita provides connectedness to the land and positive impact on my wellbeing."
