Summer Fun since 1974
Meet our 2026 team!
The admin team
"We have the answers you want to the questions you ask....we are the people who work behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly and everyone has a great summer!"
We look forward to speaking with you and making new memories together!
Joetta Hausmann is the director and owner of Redwood with her husband, Mark Hausmann. They began their relationship the first year that camp opened in 1974 and have shared the journey of family and camp for over 50 years. Mark dedicated the first years to creating the foundation of the camp, building new and exciting activities for the campers every summer while Joetta followed her love for education, completing a BA at McGill in Educational Psychology, and teaching certificates in Elementary Education, Special Education and Reading Instruction, and teaching for 5 years before becoming a full time director in 1990. Committed to the development of learning, personal growth, creativity, respect and kindness for their campers, Joetta and Mark have designed every part of Redwood to care for the health and safety of every child as if they were their own.
Mary Ellen Brugaletta is our Assistant Director and all-around Camp Mom. She is the person who receives the registrations from our families, answers all their questions, and organizes the groups and staffing. This will be her 19th summer at Redwood. She is energetic and a determined individual who handles all the challenges that camp life brings and does it in a caring and sympathetic manner. Having also worked in the restaurant industry and being a Mom of 2 children, she understands the importance of working cooperatively with others and knows how to give special attention to children and staff who need a bit of extra TLC. We are very lucky to have Mary Ellen to navigate us through the summer months and into every new year!
Meet Olivia! This will be her fourth summer at Redwood. She has spent her last 3 summers as a counsellor and is thrilled to be returning as our Administrative Assistant. Olivia is a recent graduate of the Interior Design program at Dawson College and will continue her studies at Algonquin College in the fall. In addition to her academic pursuits, Olivia teaches dance to young students, reflecting her passion for working with children and supporting their growth. She is dedicated to helping campers, families, and staff feel welcomed, valued, and supported each day at camp. Olivia is looking forward to contributing to another successful and memorable summer at Redwood.
Elize Spall-Cordes
BUS CO-ORDINATOR
jason goodman
social media marketing
The Head Staff team
Redwood's 2026 team have over 189 years of combined experience! Let us introduce you to the people who really help to make it all happen at Redwood, the Head Staff.
catherine meloche-camp supervisor & inclusion co-ordinator
Catherine has been a part of the Redwood family for over 20 years. Having always called Redwood her summer home, she is very excited to be back again this summer. Throughout the year she works in a Resource department at a private elementary school in Montreal. She holds a BA in Child Studies and a Masters of Educational Psychology. She is looking forward to working with the section head team, staff members and directly with the campers to ensure that each child has an unforgettable camp experience. She truly enjoys getting to know each camper and working hands-on with the staff to ensure that all of our campers are well-integrated and creating strong connections with their bunk mates and counsellors. Every child is unique and camp is an amazing place for them to grow, and develop confidence, independence and strong relationships. She can't wait to greet each camper on their first day of camp!
Ruby O'Brien - Senior Head Staff
Meet Ruby! She has been at camp for 19 years now, from camper to staff to this being her 6th summer as head staff. In the off season, Ruby is part of the hiring team responsible for interviewing and hiring the programming staff. She owns a dance studio in Vaudreuil and absolutely loves working with children all year round! She is the head of our youngest campers and takes pride in creating a safe and nurturing environment for them to have fun and experience camp the way she herself did. She is so excited to be back at camp for another amazing summer!
Sophie menard – Head Staff
Introducing Sophie! This summer will be her 5th year at Redwood & 3rd year as head staff. She is currently doing her undergraduate degree in psychology through Laurentian University. Sophie's dream is to be a child psychologist. She has always loved working with the younger campers in the Turtles unit because being attentive and caring comes very naturally to her. Sophie has always been a positive role model for her campers and staff alike. She is very excited to make many more amazing memories at camp this summer!
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MIA LAVALLEE- Head Staff
This is Mia! This will be her 3rd summer at Redwood and her 1st as Head Staff for our oldest group of campers. Inspired by her time at camp, Mia is pursuing a career in education, as working with kids has become something she truly loves. When she’s not planning some fun for her campers, you’ll find her jumping into the activities. She’s a huge sports lover and believes the best way to lead is by joining in! With a background of over 8 years in the fashion and modelling industry, she brings creativity and confidence to her role at camp every day. Mia is excited to fill the summer with laughs, while assuring everyone feels safe and at home at Redwood.
bEN ALLAN- Head Staff
Say hello to Ben! He is currently studying at John Abbott College in the natural sciences program. Ben is a passionate student-athlete, and aspires to one day be an athletic therapist. He tries his best to approach every day full of life, and that is exactly the type of energy he likes to bring to camp. Every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and get better! This will be Ben's 2nd year working at Redwood, and his 1st as head staff. He is incredibly excited to work alongside a vibrant and caring team to make it a summer to remember. REDWOOD ROCKS!
dylan goldfarb– Head Staff
Meet Dylan!! He is currently studying Psychology at Concordia University. This will be Dylan's 5th summer at the pool at Redwood and his 2nd summer as head staff. He absolutely loves sports, especially hockey and football and enjoys staying active all year round. He is super excited to help make this summer unforgettable by bringing lots of energy & enthusiasm while creating a safe and fun environment at the pool for all of the campers.
EMILY LATOUR– Head Staff
This is Emily!! She is so excited to be starting her 5th summer at Redwood. Emily is currently studying to be a Physiotherapy technician at Dawson College. She is passionate about creating a fun, safe, and positive environment where kids can build confidence, try new things, and have an unforgettable summer. Emily can’t wait to make this summer full of fun and laughter!
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sarah cassoff-inclusion & support specialist
Say hi to Sarah! She is so excited to be back at Redwood for her 4th year! Having just graduated from Psychology at Concordia, she is eager to start her Master’s in Creative Arts Therapy. She is looking forward to using her learned skills to be able to offer the campers the best experience possible. What Sarah loves most about Redwood is the sense of family and togetherness shared across all age groups. She hopes to play a positive role in helping your children feel part of our awesome community!