Meet Our Team
ActiveU Leadership Team
Laura Ferguson: Manager, Recreation & Services
Laura joined the Athletics Department in July 2019, and plays a key role in the execution and delivery of ActiveU. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University before heading down to Ohio State for graduate school, and is very excited to have joined the Thunderwolves Family. She is passionate about developing children's programs and wellness initiatives and looks to expand and create even more opportunities and programs for children in the near future. Laura is very excited to deliver a top-notch program to children in the community, allowing them to explore a variety of new activities and educational experiences.
Vanessa Fernandes: Coordinator, Recreation
Vanessa joined the Athletics/ActiveU family in 2021, but she has worked in camps since 2015! She recently graduated from Lakehead with her Honours Bachelors of Outdoor Recreation, and her Bachelors of Education. Vanessa is very excited to be continuing her work with ActiveU, and looks forward to create lasting memories with all ActiveU campers, families, volunteers, and staff!
ActiveU Support Team - Summer 2025
Loryn M: Camper Success Specialist (July Camps)
Loryn is joining ActiveU for the first time this summer and is really excited to get started! Loryn enjoys coaching and participating in wrestling and soccer. She also loves art, music, and being outdoors! Loryn is around to help make sure that all campers are ready to have fun this summer!
Ella P: Camper Success Specialist (August Camps)
Ella is joining ActiveU for the first time this summer and is beyond excited to get started! Ella is on our Lakehead Wrestling Team and has worked with our Achievement Program families throughout the year - so she is ready to get started and meet some new/returning families! Ella is also around to make sure that all campers are ready to have fun this summer!
Erin W: Programmer (Thunder and L.I.T Program)
Erin is returning to ActiveU for a third summer and is ready to plan awesome activities for you! Erin's role is to have all activities ready and facilitated for the Thunder and L.I.T Program participants! Erin enjoys arts and crafts - so be prepared to see her work all over camp!
Taylee M: Programmer (Lightning)
Taylee is returning to ActiveU for a fourth summer and is ready to plan awesome activities for you! Taylee is the Programmer for the Lightning campers, and is ready to show off her fabulous program plans!
Madison N: Programmer (Wolf Pups)
Madison is returning to ActiveU for her second summer! Last year, she was a camp counsellor in all age groups, but decided she wanted to take her experience and create more fun activities for camp! She is the programmer for the Wolf Pups now and is very excited to plan all of their activities!
ActiveU Counsellor Team - Summer 2025
Lucas D: Camp Counsellor
Lucas is returning for his second year as a camp counsellor, and is excited to share his love of athletics with all campers! In his spare time, Lucas enjoys playing hockey and golf!
Rhae T: Camp Counsellor
Rhae is returning for her third year as a camp counsellor, and is excited to be back and make more memories! In her spare time, Rhae enjoys playing hockey (she will be playing at Queen's University this year!), spending time at camp, travelling, and spending time with friends and family!
Brooke M: Camp Counsellor
Brooke is returning for her second year as a camp counsellor, and is excited make the summer super fun! In her spare time, Brooke enjoys hiking, playing soccer (she is a member of the LU Women's Soccer Club!), and being outdoors!
Rachael L: Camp Counsellor
Rachael is returning for her second year as a camp counsellor, and she can't wait to be back! Rachael enjoys everything from being outside and exploring to listening to music. She is ready for an amazing summer!
Kaitlyn L: Camp Counsellor
This is Kaitlyn's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and she is really excited for all the fun we have planned! Kaitlyn is a competitive swimmer for the University of Calgary Dinos, but also enjoys skiing, tennis, and biking!
Delaney S: Camp Counsellor
This is Delaney's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and she is looing forward to a great summer! Delaney enjoys all sports - but really loves track and field, as well as cross country skiing! Outside of her love of sports, Delaney also loves the outdoors!
Mae B: Camp Counsellor
This is Mae's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and she is looing forward to meeting everyone and making memories! In her spare time, Mae loves to play volleyball (she has already committed to being a Thunderwolf in 2026!) and spend time outdoors!
Leah Z: Camp Counsellor
This is Leah's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and she is looing forward to having the best summer ever! Leah loves to be active, spend time outside, and try new things!
Matthew S: Camp Counsellor
Matthew is returning for his second year as a camp counsellor, and is excited to meet all campers! In his spare time, Matthew enjoys playing all sports, but he loves to play soccer the most! He current plays for the Laurentian University Voyageurs, but is really happy to be back in Thunder Bay in time for camp!
Eric Z: Camp Counsellor
This is Eric's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and he is looing forward to making camp the best place for everyone! Eric has worked with our LU Track and Field Camps, as well as teaching kids how to ski! He is well versed in working with campers and is excited to learn and play with you!
Griffin H: Camp Counsellor
Griffin is returning for his second year as a camp counsellor, and is excited to ensure everyone has fun at camp! In his spare time, Griffin loves being outdoors and playing basketball!
Tyler R: Camp Counsellor
This is Tyler's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and he can't wait to get moving and meet everyone this summer! Tyler loves track and field, and recently committed to being a Thunderwolf! Do you think you can beat him in a race?
Nate S: Camp Counsellor
This is Nate's first summer as an ActiveU camp counsellor, and he can't wait to get started! Nate currently plays on the Lakehead Men's Basketball team, but when he's not working on his game, he likes to ride his ATV!