Ryan Shields

Energetic Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve new skills. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including sports and relationship-building. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while still going through the camp day in an organized and engaging way.

• Awarded "Immediate Impact Award" at the Ivy Day Camp for immediate and positive change within the camp.
• Swam with hammerheads in the Galapagos
• Traveled through southwestern United States, Ecuador
• Experience volunteering in Costa Rica

• SOUTH AMERICA, 03/01/2022, 03/31/2022, Cruised the Galapagos Islands, Swam with hammerhead sharks, Fed alligators in the Amazon jungle, Climbed Cotopaxi
• USA, 07/01/2022, 07/31/2022, Visited Old Faithful – Yellowstone National Park, Surfed on Lake Tahoe, Whitewater rafting in Park City – Utah, Rode sand dunes in Arizona, Hiked through Zion National Park – Utah
• COSTA RICA, 07/01/2023, 07/31/2023, Volunteered at a youth centre in La Fortuna, Zip lined above the Costa Rican canopies, Canyoning in La Fortuna, Surfed at Tamarindo Beach, Whitewater rafting

• Led rep hockey team to city championship (2022)
• Rep experience in hockey, baseball, soccer, football

Standard First Aid Certification with CPR & AED Level A or C (Blended)

Ontario High School Diploma

I have worked at UCC before in the Junior Tennis Camp. I really enjoyed working there and am interested in more of a leadership role for this upcoming summer.