Just in. . . a few spost just came available for the July and August Camps!

Introducing the 2014 Staff!

We are very now excited to announce the staff

for the 2014 IPNYC Summer Camps.  :)



Scott in the camps new little rowboat named after his sister Leah

Camp founder and director, Scott Pelton would like to once again welcome all new and returning campers to the camps this year! The Indian Point Young Naturalist Club began way back in 2003 when Scott had just 2 children in the very first half-day summer camp. Since then, over 250 children have experienced more than 24 weeks of magic right here on the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay. 

 



Mia being hugged by the giant lobster

Mia Naylor is new to the camp this summer and is very excited to be a counsellor at the Indian Point Young Naturalist’s Club. She has recently finished her first year at the University of Toronto. She has always had a keen appreciation for science, especially biology. Mia grew up in Nova Scotia and the ocean has always been her favourite aspect of living in NS! She is greatly looking forward to being a counsellor at the IPYNC because she loves spending time outdoors and believes it is extremely important to help youth appreciate the beauty of the ocean and educate them of the important role it plays in our lives!

This year we are very excited to announce Patrick Delaporte is coming to Canada from France to work with the IPYNC! He is excited about this work, but also is seeing this as an opportunity to experience a country he's been wanting to discover. Patrick has always worked with youth, and has been a male nurse and a teacher in Northern France. Nothing could make Patrick happier than the thought of working with Canadian youth this year, and at some point, he would like to become a citizen of Canada which he sees as such a beautiful country. Patrick will bring a French touch to the camps, so anyone in French Immersion will have fun putting to use what they have learned. Patrick notices the differences of our cultures, but is sure that in those differences there is something amazing to be discovered. Patrick can not wait to be here!

Nia (Ariana) Williams is very excited to share their love for everything creative and natural with the wonderful children of the IPYNC. You may remember Nia as a volunteer last year, but now she is looking forward to being a daily part of the program bringing lots of great new crafting ideas. Aside from creativity and a sense of wonder for all of life, Nia has found her calling as a Thai Yoga Massage Therapist and a budding yoga teacher.  Nia is so happy to be working with you all this summer!!



Nia being very "kelp"ful saving seaweed at Peggy's Cove

Saying goodbye to Arielle and Mikaela

 

Mikaela and Arielle on the "Brown Dock" in in 2013

The IPYNC has been blessed with many great camp counselors of the years.  Sadly we’ve had to say goodbye to two of them this summer.   Mikaela Law and Arielle Leger have decided, after many dedicated and fun years with us, to move on with their careers. Mikaela is perusing a biology degree at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax.  Arielle has graduated from American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and is spending a much deserved summer traveling around the States visiting friends.  On behalf of all us who had the pleasure to know Mikaela and Arielle here at the IPYNC, we wish them all the success in the future and offer an invitation for them to come back and see us anytime. 

Peace, Love and Jellies to them both :)