Every summer, I leave this marvelous place with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face.

I first arrived at Le Ranch Massiwippi when I was a shy little 9 years old and today I am happy and fulfilled. I went from camper to camp counselor, from counselor to coordinator and from coordinator to camp leader. The ten years I spent at the Ranch have made me the person I am today. It's thanks to my experiences here at the Ranch that I discovered so much about myself.

I had the opportunity to make use of many facets of my personality and I now know that I am capable of great things. I learned so much about both myself and others. I had good fortune of meeting and exchanging with extraordinary people who have become a part of me, a part I cherish.

Today, I get to walk in the shoes of those whom I so admired when I was little and that warms my heart. When I talk to the kids at gatherings for example, I always try to convey the joie de vivre, energy and love of those who came before me. The Ranch's magic is something which is unique and unforgettable. The children's smiles will forever be engraved in my memory and my love for the Ranch will always run in my veins…