2017 Summer Camp Bondar Challenge Winners
The following are the Winners of the Bondar Challenge program held at summer camps across Canada in 2017. These images may be chosen to travel with The Foundation’s Travelling Exhibition and Learning Experience at selected venues in Canada and internationally.
The award winning images presented below have been arranged by participating camps and GEM card categories, which reflect the degree of difficulty in completing one of the four levels of the Bondar Challenge.
Emerald Level — entry level or beginner
Ruby Level
Sapphire Level
Diamond Level — most experienced, most difficult
Congratulations to all participants!
SUMMER 2017 CAMP WINNERS
Images by individual Camp Winners presented below are arranged by the name of the participating Summer Camp.
A quick link to a specific summer camp with its winning images is available by clicking on the names below:
Camp Centennial
Camp Potlatch
Camp Tamarack
Camp Tanamakoon
Camp Tawingo
Centauri Summer Arts Camp
Girl Guides Doe Lake Camp
Girl Guides Me-Kee-Wa Camp
Red Pine Camp
Strathcona Wilderness Centre
YMCA Camp Kanannaq
YWCA Camp Tapawingo
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Camp Centennial is “Bark” by Edward O’Neill, Age 12.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winner of Camp Centennial is “Fleurs” by Mathéo Girouard, Age 10.
EMERALD
The Honourable Mentions for the Emerald Level of Camp Potlatch are
“Hungry Deer” by Evan Drezet, Age 10 and “Nature” by Miheret Lamb, Age 12.
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Camp Potlatch is “O’Canada” by Isabella Pavan, Age 12.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winner of Camp Potlatch is “Nature” by Blake Rawlyk, Age 10.
The Third Place Ruby Level Winner of Camp Potlatch is “The Rocks” by Gabe Peterson McIntyre, Age 12.
A Runner-Up for the Ruby level of Camp Potlatch “It’s A Bird” by Kali Puderak, Age 11.
SAPPHIRE
The First Place Sapphire Level Winner of Camp Potlatch is “View Level” by Xariah Fleary, Age 13.
DIAMOND
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of Camp Potlatch is “Emotional River” by Brooklyn Devlin, Age 10.
The Honourable Mentions for the Diamond Level of Camp Potlatch are
“Mountain Splash” by Emma Raithby, Age 11 and “Crab Fins” by Michael Dunphy, Age 13.
CAMP TAMARACK
EMERALD
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of Camp Tamarack is “Purple Flower” by Marcella MacAulay, Age 9.
The Second Place Emerald Level Winner of Camp Tamarack is “The Tree” by Jaelyn Richards, Age 8.
The Third Place Emerald Level Winner of Camp Tamarack is “Flower” by Sakura Scott, Age 8.
EMERALD
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of Camp Tanamakoon is “Interesting” by Maeve Roberts, Age 9.
The Honourable Mentions for the Emerald Level of Camp Tanamakoon are
“Cotton Candy Sky” by Sukhi Patel, Age 9 and “Light Drops” by Emma Brownrigg, Age 9.
RUBY
An Honourable Mention for the Ruby Level of Camp Tanamakoon is “Fairy Summer Camp” by Jane Kieffer, Age 11.
SAPPHIRE
The First Place Sapphire Level Winner of Camp Tanamakoon is “A Mossy Crevice” by Kyra Reed, Age 14.
The Second Place Sapphire Level Winner of Camp Tanamakoon is “Froggy By The Pond” by Sarah Graham, Age 14.
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Camp Tawingo is “Water Grass And Sky” by Bryn Maguire, Age 9.
SAPPHIRE
The First Place Sapphire Level Winner of Camp Tawingo is “Pitter, Patter, Pattern” by Claire Schouela, Age 9.
The Second Place Sapphire Level Winner of Camp Tawingo is “Tree Turns To Log” by Kathryn Nicol, Age 15.
EMERALD
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of Centauri Summer Arts Camp is “Untitled” by Abi Franceschetti, Age 13.
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Centauri Summer Arts Camp is “Frog” by Joshua Bearg.
GIRL GUIDES DOE LAKE CAMP
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Girl Guides Doe Lake Camp is “Coral Of The Woods” by Johanna Stockli, Age 11.
DIAMOND
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of Girl Guides Doe Lake Camp is “Water On A Leaf” by Charlotte Baader, Age 11.
GIRL GUIDES MA-KEE-WA CAMP
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Girl Guides Ma-Kee-Wa Camp is “Untitled” by Rowan Gatensby, Age 13.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winner of Girl Guides Ma-Kee-Wa Camp is “Summer Sunset” by Arianna Dowds, Age 12.
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Red Pine Camp is “Untitled” by A. Skeggs.
The Second Place Ruby Level Winner of Red Pine Camp is “Untitled” by M. Maclean
Each of the following entries contains an Artist’s Statement from the photographer.
RUBY
The First Place Ruby Level Winner of Strathcona Wilderness Centre is “Damaged Beauty” by Rayne Dzioba, Age 12.
Artist’s Statement from the photographer
SAPPHIRE
The First Place Sapphire Level Winner of Strathcona Wilderness Centre is “Just Bee-Cause” by Markus Henze, Age 13.
Artist’s Statement from the photographer
An Honourable Mention for the Sapphire Level of Strathcona Wilderness Centre is “Closet Monster” by Keegan Arndt, Age 13.
Artist’s Statement from the photographer
DIAMOND
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of Strathcona Wilderness Centre is “Resting” by Samara Mikaluk, Age 12.
Artist’s Statement from the photographer
EMERALD
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of YMCA Camp Kanannaq is “Shell” by Hannah Gibson, Age 11.
The Second Place Emerald Level Winner of YMCA Camp Kanannaq is “Fireweed” by Cyanna Ryan, Age 10.
The Honourable Mentions for the Emerald Level of YMCA Camp Kanannaq are
“Berry On Leaves” by Dawson, Age 11, “Flower” by Hadley, Age 11, and “Untitled” by Nataya, Age 10.
DIAMOND
The First Place Diamond Level Winner of YMCA Camp Kanannaq is “Purple Palooza” by Kate Patrick, Age 10.
EMERALD
The First Place Emerald Level Winner of YWCA Camp Tapawingo is “Drifting Daisy” by Jemma Bhatia-Wallace, Age 8.
The Second Place Emerald Level Winner of YWCA Camp Tapawingo is “Finger Fungus” by Margot Carey, Age 9.
