Schedule for Friday August 23rd, 2024

 Hi everyone:

Tomorrow is our last day of camp for 2024.  I believe that after 4 camps, 90 campers, 14 counsellors and 1 old operator  that we here at the IPYNC can safely say we had great summer of fun and learning.  Oh but wait, not before Fridays Island Amazing Race!   

Here's, for the last time this year, Fridays complete Camp Schedule: 


- IPYNC Staff

Swordfish at Camp!

  

Hi Everyone: 

Wednesday morning, what we believe is a swordfish,  came into tour Cove!  A man, working close to the Boathouse, snapped this photo as it swam by us. 



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Schedule for Thursday August 22nd, 2024

 Hi everyone:

We had a great day in the sun and we hear there will be more fun and more sun tomorrow!  Just a reminder that we are having our annual Paint Splatter Party in the afternoon and that campers should have a t-shirt ( white is best) that they don't mind getting paint spatter on! Here's a look at Thursdays complete schedule:

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Schedules for Tuesday, August 20th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

Despite the wet start, it didn't dampen the spirits of the campers.  Here's a look at Tuesdays schedules 

( please note, there has bee a few changes to the groupings of the campers since Monday):


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Schedule for Monday August 19th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

We here are very excited to start our last camp of the Summer- where does the time go! 

Hurricane Ernesto will be "waving" and maybe "showering" us with best wishes in having a great camp 4 as he races by  as we have fun at day 1 of camp tomorrow. 

Here's a look at Monday's complete schedule:





 - IPYNC Staff

 Hi everyone:

Hard to believe another camp for 2024 is nearly over BUT not before out Island Amazing Race!  Here's Fridays schedule:


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Schedule for Thursday, August 8th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

Looks like a good sunshiny day tomorrow- finally!  Here's Thursday's complete schedules:



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Schedules for Wednesday August 7th, 2024

 

Hi everyone:

A little rain didn't dampen our spirits and appetite with lost of watermelon  pizza and crunchy fried mealworms for all!  Here's a look at Wednesday's schedules:



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Schedules for Tuesday August 6th, 2024

 Hi everyone:  

Today we got off to a great start!  Here's a look at Tuesday's complete schedules:



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Schedule for Monday August 5th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

We are slipping N sliding ourselves to a great and yummy start to camp 3 tomorrow!  Here's a look at Monday's schedules:



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Schedule for Friday July 26th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

I week sure goes fast when you're having fun :)  Tomorrow is our Island Amazing race and S'more fun as we say our goodbyes for another year,  Here's our Friday's schedule:


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Schedule for Thursday, July 25th, 2024

Hi everyone:

Tomorrow is our annual Paint Splatter Party on the camp lawn.  Campers are encouraged to bring a change of close they don’t mind getting paint splatter on,  White t’s work best 😊.  Here's a look at Thursdays schedule: 



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Schedule for Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

Another fun day and camp is always followed by another day of fun :)  Here's a look at Wednesdays Schedules:



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Schedules for Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

 Hi everyone:


We got off to a great start today and it looks like another exciting and yummy day tomorrow!  Here's a look at Tuesday's schedules:



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Schedule for Monday July 22nd, 2024

 Hi everyone:

We are slipping and sliding into an exciting and tasty start to our first younger kids camp of the Summer.  Here's Mondays schedules:



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Schedule for Friday July 12th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

Here's a look at the last day of Camp for the Big Kids tomorrow.  We ask, if ok with parents, that they don't come before 5 pm, our closing Campfire and goodbyes will go straight to 5 pm. 


- IPYNC Staff


Schedule for Thursday July 11th, 2024

Hi everyone:

Gourmet pizza,  fresh boiled crab and popcorn on the menu and  yoga, swimming, laser tag and movies today, tomorrow our annual Budget Boat Race!  Here's a look at our full Thursday schedule: 


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Schedule for Wednesday, July 9th, 2024 - CORRECTION

Hi everyone:

Here's a look at Wednesdays action  (as in action laser tag :) and oh so yummy  scheduled!






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Schedules for Tuesday, July 9th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

We got off to a great start a the Big kids Camp this year with lots of blue skies and green crabs!  Here's a look at Tuesday's action packed schedule:  




 - IPYNC Staff

Schedule for Monday July 8th, 2024

 Hi everyone:

Well the day has finally come.   Welcome to the 21st summer of camps at the IPYNC!  

Please note that, regardless of groupings, ALL campers arrive and depart at 

The Cottage, 39 Sunset Drive in Glen Haven.   

Here's a look at what we have planned for Monday:




Wanted: DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR

The Indian Point Young Naturalist Club is seeking a 2024 Summer Day Camp Counsellor. Candidates would need to exhibit the following qualities: demonstrate responsibility in many situations, self-motivator, ambitious, proven leadership skills, collaborative and cooperative teamwork skills, a desire to learn, to help children and have passion to inspire each child’s awareness, knowledge and appreciation of natural places in an outdoor setting on the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay.

Qualifications of a Camp Counsellor include:


1. Completion of at least grade 10. 

2. At least one year's experience working with youth. 

3. Emotional maturity, good character and integrity. 

4. Enjoyment of the out-of-doors. 


Responsibilities of a Camp Counsellor include:

 

1. Provide leadership and guidance for day-campers ages 5 to 15. 

2. Participate with staff team in planning and carrying out camp program. 

3. Cooperate as part of staff team in working together for the well-being of the camp and campers.

4. Help set and carry out the daily routines. 

5. Supervise and participate in water activities.

6. Participate in all training activities that are required by the camp administration to assist with skill development and camp procedure including time for pre-camp preparation and orientation.

Assets for Camp Counsellor Job include:

1. First aid and CPR Training.

2. National Lifeguard Service Award.  

Interested candidates are invited to contact Scott at ospreys@eastlink.ca or call (902) 489-1926 to apply or to learn more. 

NOTE:  This Job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform related duties as needed for camp program.




Still spots availalbe in the 2024 Camps!

 Hi everyone:

As of March 12, there is still room for a handful of kids between the ages of 5 and 12 for the 2024 day camps.  

The dates are for Camp 4 that runs from August 19th to 23rd. 

Please contact Scott at ospreys@eastlink.ca for more details.  


  -IPYNC Staff