Hi, My name is Natalie. I work as a camp counselor and lifeguard during the spring/summer and study at Thompson Rivers University during the fall/winter. I am in an Adventure Studies program at TRU. I love working with children! I also love staying active and getting outside. I am happy to help out with other household tasks including cooking and cleaning! I have my full license and own a vehicle. I have no shortage of fun games and activities to entertain and educate children! I am also academically strong and would be happy to assist with schoolwork.

Camp Kuriakos | Adventure Coordinator Sylvan Lake, AB MAY-AUG 2023 - Lifeguarded on the lakefront - Designed and led 5-night wilderness camps for children aged 8-10 including an overnight canoe trip - Acted as the first aid attendant at the wilderness site and handled medications for campers - Managed behavioral issues between campers and promoted positive relationships Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp | Summer Team Member Christopher Lake, SK JULY-AUG 2021 & MAY-AUG 2022 - Lifeguarded on the lakefront - Supervised cabin groups of up to 12 campers aged 6-17 day and night - Cared for groups of up to 20 children aged 0-6 with 3 other staff members during family camp - Supported campers struggling with homesickness, bullying, eating disorders, trauma, panic attacks, anxiety, etc. - Cleaned up after campers with discretion (ie. vomit, bed-wetting) - Assisted with daily routines (ie. bedtime, meals, hygiene) - Worked as a kitchen assistant to prepare meals for 100+ people - Planned and led daily programming

I have the following certifications: - National Lifeguard Pool | Lifesaving Society - Advanced Wilderness First Aid (80 hours) | WMA - Standard (24h) Mental Health Wilderness First Aid | MHWFA - Standard First Aid CPR & AED | Lifesaving Society - 1st Year Engineering | University of Alberta - Adventure Studies Diploma | Thompson Rivers University (in my final year)