Our Team

Jeff Rose (he/him)

Camp Director

Jeff Rose joined the Camp George family in the fall of 2007. Jeff came to us from Camp Sabra in St. Louis, MO. Before that Jeff spent many years in Montreal, Quebec, where he was the full time Associate Director of the Harry Bronfman Y Country Camp. He has an education degree from the University of Toronto where he taught grade two prior to moving into camping full time. Jeff’s passion for camp shines through and he promises to make Camp George a safe and fun environment where campers and staff will laugh, learn and grow together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Jeff, along with his wife Kerryn and daughters Chloe and Avery celebrate every moment they spend on Maple Lake.

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Lauren Grundland (she/hers)

Associate Director

Lauren joined the Camp George family in 2019. Lauren grew up in the Reform movement in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, so feels naturally connected to the power of Reform Jewish Camp. Lauren is not new to the Ontario Jewish camping community. She spent 7 years as the Assistant Director of The Jack and Pat Kay Centre Camp and is passionate about Jewish camp and the impact it has on our youth. She has a degree in Jewish Studies from Indiana University. Lauren and her husband, Yoni, also a huge supporter of Jewish camping, live in Toronto with their two children, Joshua and Nessa. Lauren loves working towards building the bright future of Camp George!

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Josh Tolkin (he/him)

Assistant Director

Throughout his time at camp, Josh has exhibited remarkable growth and leadership within the camp community, transitioning seamlessly from a camper to a staff member, and program assistant and now stepping into the role of Assistant Director. Having called Camp George home for 15 summers, Josh cherishes the countless friendships and memories forged over the years. Now, as Assistant Director, Josh is committed to giving back to the community that has shaped him and creating everlasting memories for both campers and staff. Josh brings his enthusiasm, dedication, and love for Camp George to enhance the experience for everyone in our vibrant camp community.

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Marly Bromstein (she/hers)

Assistant Director, Community Care & Engagement

Marly is a passionate and dedicated member of the URJ Camp George team, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the camp community. Her journey with Camp George began as a Lehavot camper, and over the years, she has held various roles, including Counselor, Kulam volunteer, and Community Care Assistant. Originally from Dundas, Ontario, Marly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Design from Toronto Metropolitan University and is pursuing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. As a full-time member of the year-round staff team in Toronto, Marly plays a pivotal role in shaping the camp’s development, marketing, and fundraising initiatives. During the summer, she focuses on the well-being of campers and staff as part of her leadership responsibilities. Marly’s unwavering dedication and genuine commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment reflect her deep love for Camp George. She is proud to contribute to the magic of Maple Lake and looks forward to continuing to make a meaningful impact on the camp community.

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Julia Guest (she/hers)

Recovery and Operations Manager

Julia Guest is thrilled to be returning to Maple Lake and Camp George as our Recovery and Operations Manager. Originally from Hamilton, Jules started full time with Camp George in 2010 and spent nine wonderful years as the Assistant Director and Conference Coordinator, working primarily on managing scheduling, specialty areas, and year-round operations. She knows our camp facility inside and out and is honoured to work alongside our camp community as we rebuild and reimagine our beloved Chadar Ohel. As a canoe tripper at heart, she loves the spirit of adventure that camp inspires and continues to find adventures with her partner James and two dogs, Duke and Dot.

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Jenny Cargill (she/hers)

Business Manager

Jenny Cargill, our Business Manager, joined Camp George in the summer of 2022 and she brings a variety of financial and administrative experience to Camp George; prior to her joining the team, Jenny worked in finance for a global mining and equipment company for eight years and worked on several international mining projects in Bangladesh, Panama, Algeria, Kazakhstan, Zambia, and Indonesia.

Jenny has a passion for building community, achieving self-sufficiency and the preservation of the environment. Jenny speaks five languages and has a great love for nature and animals. While she’s not practicing the art of financial management, you can usually find her outdoors, gardening, painting, reading a book or feeding the local wildlife! Jenny lives in beautiful Muskoka, year-round with her husband Chris and her cat Cheddar.

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