These are the amazing people dedicated to ensuring your camper has an incredible experience at IMC
Leadership Team
Leadership Team
ANNE FLEMING-READ (Director)
Anne is the face of IMC.
Anne began her career at IMC as a camper, playing violin in the orchestra. After several exciting seasons as a camper she became a mentor and then spent several seasons as head staff. Some of Anne’s closest friendships and fondest memories were developed at IMC.
Anne has been the Director of IMC for more than 30 years. Under her leadership, IMC has grown to include several exciting, innovative programs. Her commitment to IMC doesn’t end on Labour Day. She works tirelessly throughout the year, speaking to parents, attending conferences and camp shows, coordinating staff, faculty and programs for each new season.
Scott Harrison (Assistant Director)
Scott Harrison is the Head of Music at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, a school with a very long and proud history of musical excellence. He is very involved with music education in Ontario and has held positions organizing regional, provincial, and national honour bands since 2011. He is a Past President of the Canadian Band Association and the Ontario Band Association and is currently the Canadian Representative on the International Board of Phi Beta Mu, the International Bandmasters Fraternity. The OBA presented Scott with a Lifetime Membership in 2020.
Along with this he is the former Pipe Major of the Toronto Police Grade 2 Pipe Band, which he led to a 3rd place finish at the North American Pipe Band Championships in 2019. Under his direction the band was undefeated in 2018 and won the Ontario Championship Supreme award from the Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario in 2017 and 2018. The band won four straight US Open Championships, and the 2018 North American Championship under Scott’s guidance
GILLIAN MCDOWELL (Assistant Director)
Gillian has been a part of IMC for over twenty-five years. She began as a Manitou staff member teaching water skiing to IMC campers, joined the IMC Mentor team and then started working in the camp office. Gillian is now an Assistant Director and throughout the year Gillian communicates with parents, organizes and maintains camper registrations and accounts. Gillian is also a Principal with the York Region District School Board.
AMY ABBOTT (Assistant Director)
Amy has been a part of the IMC family since 2000 when she took on the role as a mentor. Since, she has acted in the Head Staff role, working on Logistics and now helps out as an Assistant Director. Some of Amy's most fond memories and valued friendships happened in the most ridiculous moments of camp leadership!
Outside of her camp life, Amy is a music teacher at Thomas A. Blakelock high school in Oakville. As a teacher, Amy values the magical experience of touring and she has had the opportunity to travel with students to Chicago, Halifax, Boston and even China! She values her work with the Creative Process and pushing students to further grasp their understanding of Transferable Skills and how music can benefit them in any occupation where they find themselves in an adult life.
Amy is thrilled to be back at camp with her kids to join in the fun and can't wait to see what new experiences will come in generations of future musicians.
DANIELLE COURCHESNE (Logistics Manager)
Danielle first attended camp IMC when she was 11 years old and became a mentor at the age of 17. She is a recent graduate from Western's Bachelor of Music program with a specialization in education and a minor in English. She is currently attending the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Danielle believes that experiences in music can change kids' lives for the better. Being part of IMC allows her to work with a team of professionals, staff and campers that share the same passion for music. A priority for a Head Staff member is to ensure the safety and well being of each camper. By getting to know the campers and by being actively involved in their experiences, Danielle is committed to ensuring that everyone gets the most out of their experience and leaves with fun-filled memories.
Danielle looks forward to another exciting and rewarding time at camp, see you there!
BRONWYN PEAT (Activities Director)
Bronwyn has been a member of the IMC family for many years as both a camper and mentor, and now in her new role of Activities Director. She is a graduate of Acadia University holding a Bachelors of Community Development. She is currently a program leader and teacher's assistant in Vancouver, B.C..
Her passion for the outdoors and athletics have given her the opportunity to run programs and activities throughout Canada. Bronwyn can’t wait to implement new and engaging activities for the IMC campers to enjoy!
Her fondest memories of summer have always been those from IMC. From running down to the docks with her friends to jump into the water to playing beach volleyball on the courts during free time. Bronwyn is excited to be back at IMC, reconnecting with everyone and providing the positive experiences to campers that she always had at IMC!