Staff Team
Chris Burdge
Executive Director
executivedirector@imadene.com
Chris has served over 27 years in full-time Christian camping and is passionate about seeing children, teens, and adults come to know Jesus Christ. He lives in the Cowichan Valley with his wife and two children. Growing up, Chris attended Camp Imadene as a camper and served as a volunteer summer staff.
Lisa Hilchie
Lisa has been an integral part of the staff team since 2014. Her family lives in the Cowichan Valley. She wants everyone, including campers, staff, and volunteers, to feel welcomed and valued. She embodies the principle that at “Imadene, we are family.”
Joyce Hilchie
Joyce has been involved at Camp for years in many roles, including being a weekly director of teen girls' camp and a past board member. Her primary role is assisting with bookkeeping but also contributes on housekeeping.
Carson Hillmer
Carson is passionate about camp ministry and has grown up attending Imadene as a camper and volunteer. Since 2020 Carson has served on the summer staff team as our videographer and program support.
Tom Hichie
After 34 years in ministry as a pastor, Tom recently joined the team. He brings years of experience sharing the gospel and is excited to see young people develop and grow in their faith. When Tom is not doing his primary responsibilities, he works alongside our operations manager doing maintenance. He has three grown daughters and lives in the Cowichan Valley, with his wife Joyce.
Byron Knight
Food Services Manager
food@imadene.com
Byron has a long history with Camp, attending Imadene at Maple Bay as a child. He is passionate about serving the Lord and is excited to provide our campers and guests with quality food.
Send us a Message!
Please e-mail us any questions you might have or contact the office by phone at 1.800.445.7575 in B.C. or 1.250.749.6606 outside B.C.
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Our Mailing Address:
Box 374
9175 South Shore Road
Mesachie Lake, BC, V0R 2N0