Jessica Christenson, a.k.a. Miss C., camp owner and operator, was born in Parry Sound and grew up on the grounds of the camp.  She has a bachelor's degree in education at the primary/junior level, as well as a diploma from the Toronto Montessori Institute for teaching children ages six to twelve.  She has 14 years' experience teaching and coordinating the elementary program at a reputable Montessori school in the greater Toronto area.

Thanks to Jessica's family (whom are guest teachers and resident elders), Jessica’s childhood memories are filled with outdoor adventures with her two sisters and other local community friends. When not in school, her backyard became her classroom. She spent her days catching frogs, building forts, climbing in her dad’s homemade jungle gym, hiking, swimming, collecting bugs and rocks, making mud potions, and using guide books to identify plants, animal tracks, insects etc. Her dad would quickly embrace any emerging interests his daughters showed and would provide endless opportunities for growth in those areas. Her mom networked with community moms to ensure that her daughters had friends to play with as often as possible and never let on if she worried when they were off exploring in the wilderness out of her line of sight.  Jessica believes these experiences shaped who she is; her independence, confidence, and profound connection to and respect for the natural world.  This passion is what drives her vision for the camp.