Suzanne's Heart Space Sessions for for children and teens

 

Hi everyone:

 

This past summer we were lucky enough to have Suzanne Hollett helping us all our Summer long with our camps.  This Fall she is offering a  sacred and protected space for children and teens to connect with themselves on a spiritual level.  Suzanne invites quiet time to listen to what the young person is most passionate about, and space to share thoughts in creative ways.

 

Heart Space is dedicated towards empowering the individual so that they can step of the stereotypes and live a life that resonates with their most alive dreams.  A focus of mine is on listening to the child so to nurture and strengthen their special gifts that come from within.

 

Suzanne uses Hawaiian massage to integrate and ground the sessions.  A session may be two hours and parents are welcome.  Please call with any questions and to book a time. The cost is $75.00 or $210.00 for three sessions.

Grown up Children are Welcome too!!

 

Suzanne Singing Woman

Nova Scotia 

ph (902) 401-7598

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda: August 16, 2013

Hi all!

Tomorrow will be the last day of Camp for 2013, and it is going to be exciting!  We are going to launch our pop bottle rockets and have our island amazing race.

We are ending camp at 4:30 pm so we can we can get an early start on our annual Epic Tubing Adventure.  Parents need to be here for Campers to participate and can also join in for a ride!  Here's what Friday's  schedule look like:



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Peace, Love and Jellies one last time!
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda: August 15, 2013

Hi Everyone:

Campers had a busy day decorating t-shirts, building rockets, playing laser tag and swimming today!  Here's what is planned for Thursday, which be more at a "turtles" pace :)

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Peace, Love, and Jellies,
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda: August 14, 2013

Hi everyone,

We had so much fun in Lunenburg with you all today!  Thank you very much to the volunteer drivers who helped make it happen.  Here is a look at tomorrow:

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

Lunenburg Agenda, Drives, and Groups

Hi Campers and Parents:

Below is the agenda, drives and groups on our big Lunenburg Adventure Tuesday.  Please call Scott at 489-1926 if you have any questions.

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

REVISED Agenda: Monday August 12, 2013

Good Morning Everyone:

We had to revise the schedule a little because one of our camp counsellors is not feeling well and was supposed to be helping out with a craft activity today that we'll do now later in the week.  Below is the revised schedule.

Peace Love and Jellies,
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda: August 12, 2013

Hi Everyone:

Another year of Big Kid's Camp is about to begin!  Just a reminder to parents that we're still looking for drivers for our field trip on Tuesday and also that this week we are request that campers bring three or more empty 2L pop bottles to camp for making rockets with. Below is the schedule for Monday.

We would also like to have some campers come at 8:30 am and the rest come at 9 am on Monday. This is to make registration less rushed. If we could have Michael, Jarrett, Sophie, Evan, Luke, Jake and Kyra come at 8:30 am and the rest at 9 am, that would be great. If you can’t come at 8:30 am, that’s okay too. It is only a suggestion.

Please contact us if you have any questions

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

 

 

 

Agenda: Thursday, August 8, 2013

Hi everyone!

What a nice sunny day we had today! Let's hope tomorrow is the same.  Here's what we'll be up to:

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Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Hi everyone,

We had so much fun at Hope for Wildlife with the campers today! 

Here is a look at what we'll be up to tomorrow:

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Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Tuesday, August 6th, 2013 & Field Trip Details!

Hi everyone:

We got off to a great start today with lots of crafts, swimming and the new and improved slip 'n' slide with the bonus jump!

Tomorrow we are going on our special field trip to the Hope for Wildlife Center and Conrad's Beach in Seaforth.  We would like all campers and parent drivers to meet at Scott's house at 9 am.  We'll be back at Scott's at 3 PM.   Below is the list of drivers.  Please let us know tonight if there are any issues.  Drivers will receive a complete package of maps, numbers, and campers they are taking on the trip tomorrow. 

Alan Yeadon: Emily, Tess, Kate

Paula Richardson:  Caelin, Emmeline, Emma, Emmy, Ely

Katherine Hull: Ryan, Adam, Jessie, Ashley

Scott Pelton: Jackson, Milo

Suzanne Hollett: Mariam

Bob Bishop: Ewan (will meet at HfW)

All campers need to bring a tidy snack for the ride in the car and a lunch to have at Hope for Wildlife (no microwave or fridge will be available).  Campers and parents should bring a swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen for swimming at Conrad's Beach in the afternoon before returning to Scott's.

Here is tomorrow's full schedule:

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Please feel free to call Scott if you have any questions.

Peace, Love and Jellies,
IPYNC Staff

Asking for Drivers and Your Vote :)

Hello:

On Tuesday we will be visiting the Hope for Wildlife Society.  We are looking for volunteer drivers for the trip.  Please contact Scott as soon as possible if you can help out with the drives. (902) 823-3049.

We also wanted to let all IPYNC campers and their families know that the Hope For Wildlife Society is looking for our vote to win a share of $100,000 to help injured and orphaned wildlife in Nova Scotia.  It is sponsored by Jamieson Vitamins' "Call to Wildlife" program.  To learn more and to cast your vote, visit  http://www.jamiesonvitamins.com/CFTWOrgs2013

Peace, Love and Wildlife,
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Monday August 4, 2013

Hello Everyone!

We are kicking off the third camp in 2013 with lots of fun activities. We will be posting the next day's agenda and any special announcements for you right here each night, so make sure you check here often during the week.



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Peace, Love and Jellies!
IPYNC Staff

Drives for Tomorrow

Hey everyone,

Below is the list of drivers and who they will be taking for the field trip tomorrow.  Go to Google maps at  https://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl  to get directions to the Centre as well to Conrad's beach, which we will be visiting on our way back home.

 

 

Drives for the July 26, 2013 Field Trip to Hope for Wildlife Center:

Driver                          campers                                                                                            Total

Sheila Reid                Carys, Aida                                                                                2 campers

Scott Pelton              Will and Julian                                                                          2 campers

Mikaela Law              Arielle, Sophie, Alex                                                          3 counsellors

John Parker                J.J , Max,  Lola, Adie, Zack, James                                      6 campers

Tabitha Bainbridge    Mitchell, Olivia, Isabel                                                        3 campers

 

Nia Williams                Abigail                                                                                   1 camper

Totals                                                                                                                               

 14 campers                                                                                                                                   

5 drivers                                                                                                                                        

3 counselors

 

 

Thank you once again, and we will see you all tomorrow.

 

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Friday, July 26, 2013

Hey everyone!

We are sad that tomorrow is the last day, but so happy that we got to spend such an amazing week with such an awesome bunch of campers!  Below is tomorrow's schedule, and we would just like to say thank you to all the parent drivers who are volunteering their time to making this very special field trip happen.

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Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Thursday, July 25, 2013

Hi everybody!

We had such a good time playing on Micou's Island at the Amazing Race today.  We can't wait for tomorrow, and we bet you can't either... especially since we'll be seeing our friends from Action Laser Tag!  Take a look:

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Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Hello

Despite the rain today we all had lots of fun making crafts, learning about whales and even slippin' and a slidin'!

Wednesday is our Island Amazing Race so get a good night's sleep and be ready for lots of fun challenges. 

Below is the agenda for tomorrow. 

Peace, Love and Jellies,
-IPYNC staff

Music Tomorrow

Hi Everybody!

Tomorrow we would like to invite the Young Naturalists staying from 3 pm to 5 pm to bring their musical instruments to share some music with us! Suzanne and Arielle will lead the campers in creating songs from nature and the heart, and if you would like to participate, you are welcome to join us.  Suzanne has many little musical instruments as well, so no worries if you don't have one to bring.

Sea (and maybe hear!) you soon,
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Hi Everyone:

Camp 2 got off to a great start with lots of sunny warm weather, learning about marine worms with guest scientist Reba, and getting a start on creating our camp t-shirts. 
Below is Tuesday's agenda:

Peace, Love and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Monday, July 22, 2013

Hi Everyone!

It's time for another camp to start, and we can't wait! Here's a look at our first day of Camp 2:

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Shark Presentation a Success!

 

Seven young naturalists had a very special presentation this Saturday by shark researcher Brendal Davis in preparation for their shark tagging adventure on Tuesday. 

 

Brendal is seen in the photo holding the toothy jaw of a Short-finned Mako Shark, found in our waters. Shark lover Lily looks on.


Can't wait to tag some sharks!
-IPYNC Staff

 

 

Agenda: Friday, July 12, 2013

Hi everybody,


We have had so much fun with all the campers this week, and we will be sad to say goodbye to you all tomorrow.  But before that, we have one whole day of fun activities left to do:

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See you all tomorrow. :)

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Mystery Creature Clues #3 and #4

Hey everybody,

Here are today's "Who Am I?" clues.  Does anyone know the answer yet?

Clue #3: I have no bones. I can squeeze through very small spaces. If I lose an arm, it will grow back.

Clue #4: I care for my eggs until they hatch.

Good luck!

-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Thursday, July 12, 2013

Hi everyone,

We had a great day today at the Hope for Wildlife Center!  Thank you so much to the parent drivers who helped make this special day happen. :)

Here's tomorrow's schedule:

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Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Drives for Tomorrow

Hello everyone!

Thank you so much to our parent volunteers who are helping us with drives for our field trips tomorrow.  Here's a link to the directions and the list of who is driving in what car:

https://maps.google.ca/maps?saddr=39+Sunset+Drive,+Glen+Haven,+NS&daddr=Hope+For+Wildlife,+Seaforth,+NS+to:Conrad's+Beach,+West+Lawrencetown,+NS&hl=en&sll=44.665118,-63.59502&sspn=0.337945,0.793076&geocode=Fa8kqQIdsYEw_CmN_5JISPJZSzF4S03aM6Xuww%3BFWaFqQIdjLE6_CG0KSgmBV5V0Cl9jGa-TDhaSzG0KSgmBV5V0A%3BFdE_qQIdL_04_CGuBH9b2JLBkylDq3WtkjtaSzGuBH9b2JLBkw&oq=conrads&mra=ls&t=m&ie=UTF8&z=11&vpsrc=0&layer=c&ei=T-7bUdL9OILzwQGdrYHoCw&pw=2

Drives for Hope for wildlife Society Centre Camp 1, 2013 are
1) Scott’s car:   Nolan, Vance, Kira  (902 489 1926)
2) Katherine’s car: Miriam, Lily, Skyra, Kyra  (902 433-2082)
3) Kristen’s car: Zoe, Evan, Megan  (902 233-0027)
4) Mikaela's  car:  Arielle, Clare (902 233-6811)
5) Suzanne’s car: Kai, Sydney, Ben (902 401-7598)

Thanks!
-IPYNC Staff

Mystery Creature

Hey everybody,

As all the campers know, this year we are doing a fun new activity called "What Am I?"  Every day, the campers are given 2 clues about a mystery creature.  The creature will be revealed on the last day of camps, and the campers will find out if their guesses were correct!  If you'd like to brainstorm about the creature at home, we will be posting the clues here on the website so you can see them at home.

Clue #1: I am a unique species.  I have three hearts and blue blood.

Clue #2: Nearly 300 species of me exist. The smallest is the size of a quarter, and the largest would just fit in a 2 car garage!

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Hi everybody!

We have been looking forward to our field trip tomorrow so much; we can't wait to get going.  Stay tuned for an up-to-date plan of who will be driving in what cars.  We would like to ask everyone to try their hardest to be on time tomorrow morning, as we have a lot of co-ordinating to do. 

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Thanks, and see you all tomorrow!

-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Hi everyone!

We had a great first day of camp, despite the rain, and we can't wait to see you all again tomorrow. :) Here's a look at the plan:

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Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-IPYNC Staff

Agenda: Monday, July 8, 2013

Hi Everyone!

We are super happy that the camps are starting tomorrow, and we can't wait to share all the exciting activities we will be doing with you.  :)  Here's a look at tomorrow's schedule.

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See all you Camp 1 campers tomorrow!

Peace, Love, and Jellies
-The IPYNC Staff

SHARK Tagging Adventure now open to 10 year olds!

Hello all you parents of 10 year olds:

 

We have some really exciting news for the 10 year old young naturalist in the family.  The Captain of the shark fishing boat has given the okay to allowing 10 year olds to join in on the adventure too.  We only have room for 3 more young naturalists, ages 10 to 15 aboard the boat, so please let us know soon if they would like to embark on an adventure of a lifetime on July 16.  Please feel free to call Scott (823-3049), email us at ospreys@eastlink.ca, or read the Seastar Times for more information. Oh, and its FREE too! J

Peace, Love, and Sharks :)
-IPYNC Staff

 

One Week until the Start of Camps!

Hello everyone,

We are so excited to say that Camp 1 is just a week away! For those of you who will be attending that camp, here's a quick reminder of when you should show up on the first day.  :)

 

We would like Megan, Zoe, Lily, Skyra, Miriam, Benjamin to come at 8:30 am.  We would like Sydney, Evan, Vance, Kyra, Nolan and Abigail to come at 9 am. If the times are going to cause issues with family scheduling, then let us know and we can put you in another group.

 

Peace, Love, and Jellies!

-IPYNC Staff

 

Shark Tagging Adventure 2013!

Hi everyone,

Some of you may remember our work with Brendal Davis over the past couple of years.  Brendal is dedicated to raising awareness about a very important issue: shark research!  For those of you who missed our expedition with Brendal last year, here is some info on why shark research is so important:

Due to several declining fish populations, climate change, and habitat degradation, it is important for scientists to consistently track marine species, so that they may determine spatial and temporal trends in their behaviour and movement. For sharks, tagging (i.e. acoustic, satellite, or radio) can provide scientists with the most up to date movements of these species as they cross vast ocean distances, or whether they remain close to shore. It can determine their catch location, how they were caught, and where they traveled, too! This type of information is extremely valuable for both sharks and fisheries managers. Policy makers need the best scientific information available, if they are to implement effective conservation measures for sharks.

If you are interested in joining the expedition, you may want to take a look at the shark-tagging basics we posted last year on this website.  You can read those here:

 http://indianpointyoungnaturalistclub.blogspot.ca/2012/06/hi-everyone-we-have-some-super-exciting.html

We are also extremely please to be offering this incredibly opportunity free of charge this year, thanks to our friends at the Ocean Tracking Network.  However, there are very limited spaces available, so if you want to go, please contact us ASAP.  We will be signing people up on a first-come first-serve basis.

Please contact us at (902) 823-3049 or at ospreys@eastlink.ca if you are interested.


Peace, Love, and Sharks!
-The IPYNC Staff

2013 Junior Counsellors

Hey Everyone,

We are pleased to announce that 7 wonderful Junior Counsellors will be joining us this year! We will have 2 Jr. Counsellors at each of the younger kids' camps as well as a special events counsellor to help us out on busy days with lots of activities.

Camp 1: Kyra Kenney & Clare Henderson

Camp 2: Sophie Williams & Alex Mahtab

Camp 3: Kate Yeadon & Mariam Williams

Special Events Counsellor: Jarrett MacLeod

Peace, Love, and Jellies!
-The IPYNC Staff

Introducing the 2013 Staff!

Hello everybody!

We are very excited to announce the staff for the 2013 IPNYC Summer Camps.  :)

First of all, camp founder and director, Scott Pelton would like to welcome all new and returning campers to the camps this year! For those of you who have recently discovered our camps or our website, here is a brief summary of how The Indian Point Young Naturalist Club began. Way back in 2003 Scott had 2 children in the very first half-day summer camp. Since then, over 200 children have experienced more than 20 weeks of magic right here on the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay.  We are proud to announce that this year we have over 80% of last year's young naturalists joining us.

Camp counsellor Mikaela Law will be returning for her sixth summer camp with the Indian Point Young Naturalist Club. Mikaela has just completed her first year studying biology at Mount St. Vincent University and is a lifeguard at the Canada Games Centre in Halifax.  We are so happy to have Mikaela with us again this summer; her keen interest in science, surfing, and nature and her love of children make her the perfect counsellor!

Returning for her third year as a camp counsellor is Arielle Legere. Arielle grew up exploring the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay and is super excited about being involved in the camps again this summer.  Arielle has just completed her first year at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she is training to be an actor.  Arielle is happy to be bringing her love of children, art, and the great outdoors to the camps again this year.

The IPYNC is also thrilled to welcome new counsellor Suzanne Hollett.  Suzanne is a dedicated mother and practices the art of living from the heart. She offers a space for people to express themselves through voice and body.  Suzanne is overjoyed to be working with the IPYNC this summer. She intends on creating a supportive space for the children to thrive and have fun. She also wishes to invite music, magic and love into the camps this year.

 

 

Peace, Love, and Jellies!

-The IPYNC Staff

Hubbard's Market with the IPYNC!

Hey everyone,

The IPYNC is pleased to be returning to the Hubbard's Barn Farmer's Market this Saturday, and we'd love to see you there!  We will be running a scavenger hunt and bringing along our touch tank full of fun ocean creatures, so you definitely don't want to miss this. 

If you have never been to the Hubbard's Market before, we highly reccommend you go and try the amazing assortment of local food, crafts, art, and music.

See you there!
-IPYNC Staff

Get a $30-$40 Amazon Gift Card!

 Hello Everyone!

One of our Young Naturalist's mothers is a computer scientist for Microsoft. Her group is currently recruiting students in grades 6-12 to take part in a study where they are asked to Skype with their friends while doing homework. If you have a kid in that age range who might be interested, please email Kori (contact below). All students who participate will receive a $30-$40 Amazon gift card! :)

Please contact Kori at kori@microsoft.com for more details on how to participate.

-IPYNC Staff

Come Celebrate with the Nova Scotia SeaSchool!

Hello Everyone!

This summer, the Young Naturalists in Camp 4 (August 12 to 16), will be spending the day at the Nova Scotia SeaSchool in Lunenburg on the schooner Dorothea.

Everyone is invited to celebrate Dorothea's re-launching on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Here are the details:

 

Nova Scotia Sea School Spring/Summer 2013       HELP OUTFIT NOVA SCOTIA SEA SCHOOL'S BOAT 'DOROTHEA'  PURCHASE GEAR FOR YOUTH!   you can donate from $5 to $500! Our goal is to raise $4000 by Dorothea's re-launch date on Saturday May 11th on the Halifax Waterfront. You can also support this by sharing this project with your networks    Dorothea under construction       You're invited, come celebrate Dorothea's Re-Launch! Saturday May 11  12:30pm   The Nova Scotia Sea School, in partnership with the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, is inviting the public to watch and participate in the RE-LAUNCH of the Sea School's original expedition sailboat.      Join us for:   Open City activity: hands on art activities presented by The Spot from 10:00 A.M-2:00 P.M Youth directed launch of Dorothea with ceremonial blessing  12:30 P.M Summer sailing camp registration and donation booth Post ceremony reception at the Maritime Museum's boat shop and courtyard 1:00-2:00 P.M Bring your friends, family, and colleagues to see Dorothea submerge back into adventure!     Dorothea's launch in 1995 SAILING EXPEDITIONS *Summer 2013*    Youth and Adult Trip Schedule:   5-Day Voyage at Sea (ages 14-18) Session 1: July 2 - 6  7-Day Coastal Expedition (ages 14-18) Session 1: July 9 - 15 Session 2: August 12 - 18 Session 3: August 22 - 28     5- Day Adult Professional Development (ages 19+) August 15-19     INVITE THE SEA SCHOOL TO PRESENT!     Interested in learning more about the Nova Scotia Sea School youth programs? Invite us to your school, group, organization, or event for a FREE 15-20 minute presentation. We also offer a "Mast Raising Workshop" guided by Sea School program staff and our junior leaders and alumni. We've created an experiential education workshop based on teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. From this workshop the group gains: Experience of effective teamwork based on mutual support and cooperation New experiences of trusting each other and in offering trust 1-2 hours of physical activity Strategies for effective communication in silence and aloud A sense of confidence in their ability to work together and as individual leaders Learn more about the Sea Schools youth programs We're offering the workshop from May until mid-June of this year. If you are interested in having us visit or you know someone else who might be interested, please contact us at 902.423.7284 or email Sophia Hopkins at sophia@seaschool.org.      Quick Links!   Sea School Website Join Facebook Donate Now        About Nova Scotia Sea School The Nova Scotia Sea School takes advantage of the Maritime tradition of boats and the sea to help young people discover the values that the sea has taught for generations: courage, leadership, teamwork, generosity, environmental stewardship, humour, respect. We teach hands-on skills in boat-building, boat-handling, navigation and wilderness survival, and above all give youth a chance to live and work together in a challenging situation where each of them has a turn at being in command and in achieving their true potential.   2057 Gottingen St. Halifax , Nova Scotia B3K 3B2 Nova Scotia Sea School 902 423-7284