Meet Our Directors

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Sending your child to summer camp is an important decision. We believe becoming more familiar with the leadership of camp will help you arrive at your decision more comfortably.Camp Owners and Directors Sari and Howie Grossinger have each been on staff at Robin Hood for over 20 years. Their involvement in camp is a labour of love. Married for over 16 years, Sari and Howie are the parents of 3 children (Jordanna 14, Cole 12 and Zane 8). Dedicated full time to camp, both Sari and Howie have professional backgrounds working with young people. Sari is a paediatric Occupational Therapist and plays a key role in meeting the needs of all of our campers and their families.


By providing her personal attention to issues related to registration, grouping and problem solving, Sari forms the link between camp and home. Her leadership in coordinating our inclusion program for campers and staff with special needs has earned Robin Hood its reputation as a place for supportive and inclusive camping. Howie, a former high school teacher, coordinates the program at Robin Hood, and hires our qualified staff. From the development of creative activities, to training our staff, to leading our famous flagpole events, Howie is well known to all of our campers, counsellors and parents.

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Camp is very much a family affair! Sari’s parents, Larry and Pearl Bell founded Camp Robin Hood on its current site over 45 years ago. Today, Sari and Howie oversee the day-to-day operation of camp, while Larry and Pearl continue to provide daily support as they maintain important leadership roles at camp. Larry coordinates Robin Hood’s transportation program and Pearl provides leadership within our Health Centre and connects directly with our campers and staff during her health education activities. All of us at camp benefit immensely from Larry and Pearl’s continued support at Robin Hood.


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Jeff Masterson has been on staff at Camp Robin Hood for over 10 years. He is the Head of Health and Physical Education at King City S.S. Jeff’s involvement in athletics is extensive. A former varsity football player at York University, Jeff has been the convenor for high school football in York region for several years. Jeff was the Director of Robin Hood Sports Academy from its inception in 1998 and now is part of the Robin Hood Director team overseeing all aspects of our summer program alongside Sari, Howie and Nicole. Jeff is also the proud Dad of Max and Spencer, two enthusiastic Robin Hood campers.





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Nicole Markowitz has been a member of the Robin Hood family for over 15 years. She is a former elementary school teacher with the Toronto District School Board who, over the last few years, has made camp her full time career. Nicole is part of the Robin Hood Director team overseeing all aspects of our summer program alongside Sari, Howie and Jeff. She also oversees our school group and corporate group programs. Nicole has many years of camping, teaching, coaching, and physical education experience. She places great value in the camp experience and particularly enjoys the relationships she has developed with families and staff who define Summer Fun as returning to Robin Hood year after year!