Jay Haddad has spent over 35 of his summers involved in organized children's camping; C.I.T Directors at Kilcoo Camp, Program Director at Ontario Camp Leadership Centre, and Director of Camp Bellaleo since 1992.

At the University of Ottawa's National Canoe Instructor's course, Jay walked away with the highest mark in Canada. Served on the National Executive of the Canadian Camping Association for 6 years. Recipient of the C.C.A.'s Award of Honor, for meritorious service to children's camping in Canada. National Editor of Canada Camping, the national magazine of the Canadian Camping Association for 6 years. Has been the guest speaker at Camping Conferences in every Province as well as New York and Houston. Jay is a Fellow of the Society of Camp Directors and was the President of the Society from 2000 to 2003. Recipient of the Lloyd Racknor Award at Humber Valley United Church, volunteering for 20 years as their Cub Leader (Akela).

For over 30 years Jay was a full-time Professor of Psychology and Humanities at Humber College and resides in Toronto with his wife Vicki and sons Zachary and Noah, all whom are involved in the life and success of Camp Bellaleo.