ABOUT US
Our Management
Geoff Pearce, President
Geoff Pearce – A Lifelong Leader in Tennis and Business
Geoff Pearce has been involved in the sport of tennis across Canada and the U.S. for more than 40 years. He began playing at age 10, and by 12 had already reached the national level, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s top juniors in both singles and doubles.
Awarded a tennis scholarship to the University of Akron, Ohio (NCAA Division I), Geoff went on to serve as Team Captain and became one of the top players in the university’s history, all while earning a place on the Dean’s List. His entrepreneurial journey started at just 15 years old, when he launched his first tennis business. With a natural gift for marketing, business development, and communication, he expanded from managing a single club to overseeing more than a dozen clubs across Canada and the U.S.
Today, Geoff Pearce is recognized as a leader in both tennis and business in Ottawa. Backed by a team of 50 staff members, he manages tennis services for a dozen clubs, delivers the majority of tennis programming for the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Catholic School Board, and coordinates one of Canada’s largest school tennis programs—impacting more than 200,000 children since 1994. He is also a driving force behind tournaments, fundraisers, and corporate events across the city.
Beyond grassroots initiatives, Geoff has developed high-performance opportunities through his Sport and Study program for juniors committed to excelling in the sport. His National Tennis School, one of the longest-standing academies in Canada, has been recognized with multiple honours, including the prestigious Tennis Canada Distinguished Service Award.
Leeorah Pearce, CEO
Leeorah Pearce – Business Leader & Heart of NTS/NKC
Leeorah Pearce joined the National Tennis School in 1994, bringing with her a wealth of experience after a successful career as a Senior Account and Business Manager in the high-tech sector.
With deep expertise in business development, negotiations, accounting, and client relations, Leeorah has a proven record of growing revenue by millions, expanding account bases, and maintaining long-standing customer relationships across both the Federal Government and private sectors. Her approach has always centered on customer satisfaction, ensuring that every relationship thrives.
Known for her ability to build, strengthen, and sustain meaningful connections, Leeorah explains her philosophy simply: “By delivering a high level of service to my customers, I am able to support current accounts, expand into new territories, and successfully penetrate new markets. I value teamwork, whether leading or collaborating, and I believe strong people skills are at the core of success.”
At NTS and National Kids Camps, Leeorah is the heart of the organization. She insists that when families join, they become part of our family. Tirelessly dedicated, she ensures every camper and parent feels supported, cared for, and welcomed. If there’s ever something needed to make a child’s summer truly spectacular, Leeorah makes it her mission to deliver.
Our Mission
We strive to facilitate the safest, most dynamic, and most enjoyable camp experiences that can be found anywhere.
Succeeding in our mission is only possible because we hire the best staff on the planet. We strive to create enriching and unique volunteer and employment opportunities where our team feels like a family and everyone is supported in their efforts to make camp an amazing place to be.
No matter who you are, where you come from, or what needs you may have, our camps are places where you can be yourself, make new friends, and learn new things.
Our Value
Safety
Nothing matters more to us than the trust parents and guardians put in us to keep their kids safe. We prioritize the safety of campers and staff above all else.
Respect
We build our teams and programs on respect for each other, the games we play, the facilities we use, the communities we share, and the lands we are privileged to explore.
Inclusion
We strive to protect the dignity and safety of all campers and staff — in particular, those who experience various forms of systemic oppression. Our camps are anti-racist, anti-ableist, and affirming of gender and sexual diversity.
Inclusion
We strive to protect the dignity and safety of all campers and staff — in particular, those who experience various forms of systemic oppression. Our camps are anti-racist, anti-ableist, and affirming of gender and sexual diversity.
Empowerment
We are open and honest, striving to empower our staff to create spectacular camp experiences. We recognize and celebrate creativity, initiative, and growth. We’re committed to helping you become your best self.
Joy
Joy, for campers and staff alike, is the product we constantly strive to create, maintain, and protect. We do our best work when we are having fun!
Our Expectations
Show Up
When it comes to camp, if you’re on time, you’re probably late! Be ready to spring into action when your day is supposed to start; come prepared to contribute!
Take Care of Yourself
We don’t hire “talent”; we hire human beings! Part of taking care of yourself involves letting us know if there is anything you need. Please communicate with each other, too, to share the load when you need a moment.
Inclusion
We strive to protect the dignity and safety of all campers and staff — in particular, those who experience various forms of systemic oppression. Our camps are anti-racist, anti-ableist, and affirming of gender and sexual diversity.
Collaboration
There is no “I” in our team! We work together and understand that we’re at our best when everyone’s gifts are being shared, and we infuse these values into our camps and programming.
Empowerment
We are open and honest, striving to empower our staff to create spectacular camp experiences. We recognize and celebrate creativity, initiative, and growth. We’re committed to helping you become your best self.
Connect With Your Campers
Each of you will have your own way of connecting with campers. Whether you’re louder, quieter, or somewhere in between, create and maintain those lasting connections that can shape someone’s experience!