Field trip for the 2016 Camps DRIVES NEEDED!

Hi everyone:

Just over a 6 weeks until camps 2016 begin.  We are very excited to announce the fieldtrip schedule for 2016 below

We will need some help from the amazing parents to make these very special field trips happen, so any help driving campers to and from the field trips will be greatly appreciated!

Please let us know if you’re available to drive on the dates below!

Hope For Wildlife (HFW) and Conrad’s Beach Adventure

Wednesday July 6th, July 20th and August 3rd

9:00 am:  Meet at Camp and smoothies

9:30 am: Leave Camp and travel to HFW (snacks on the way)

10:30 am: Arrive at HFW for tour

11:30 am: Lunch at HFW

12:30 pm: Leave HFW to travel to Conrad’s Beach

12: 50 pm: Arrive at Conrad’s Beach to swim and fly kites

1:50 pm: Leave Conrad’s Beach to travel back to Camp

2:50 pm:  Arrive back at Camp for Smoothies Pops and parent pick ups

Acadian Maple’s, Hope for Wildlife (HFW) Surfing EPIC Adventure:

Monday, August 15th

7:30 am: All Campers arrive at Camp for registration and smoothies

7:45 am All Campers get ready for Adventure

8:15 am: All Campers leave Camp to travel to Acadian Maple’s

8:30 am: Arrive at Acadian Maple’s for Tour and Breakfast

9:15 am: Group 1 leaves for HFW; Group 2 leaves for The Beach for Surfing Lessons

10:15 am: Group 1 arrives at HFW for tour; Group 2 arrives at The Beach Surfing Lesson prep

10:30 am: Group 2 starts Surfing Lessons at the Beach

11:15 am: Group 1 leaves HFW to travel to The Beach

11:30 am: Group 1 arrives at The Beach to fly kites

11:45 am: Group 2 finishes Surfing Lessons

12:00 pm: All Campers meet up for lunch on The Beach

12: 30 pm: Group 1 Prep for surfing lessons on The Beach; Group 2 leaves The Beach to travel to HFW

12:45 pm: Group 2 arrives at HFW for Tour; Group 1 starts Surfing Lessons

1:45 pm: Group 2 leaves HFW to travel back to The Camp

2:15 pm: Group 1 finishes Surfing lessons and Travels back to The Camp

2:45 pm: Group 2 arrives back at The Camp

3:15 pm: Group 1 arrives back at The Camp: All enjoy Ice Smoothies at The Camp

3:30 pm: Parent pick up

Kayaking and Dover Island Adventure

Wednesday, August 17th  

8:00am: Meet at Camp for smoothies and ready for Adventure

8:30am: Travel to East Dover (snacks on the way)

9:00am: Kayak to Dover Island

11:00pm: Arrive on Dover Island

6:00pm: Kayak to East Dover

8:00pm: Travel to Camp       

8:30pm: Arrive at Camp for parent pick up

Peace love, and adventures,

- I.P.Y.N.C Staff

A VERY Special Concert this Sunday for all ages!

Hi everyone:

Camps friends, The Wilderbeats and Little Miss Moffat are performing Sunday with special guest Peter Puffin's Whale Tales. They infuse upbeat and great songs about nature together in a fun filled time for all.  Please see below for details.  Hope to see you there!

Peace, Love and  "Raven's and Crow's" *

*See bottom of post for lyrics :) 

Alberta's JUNO-winning family entertainer, Peter Puffin shares the stage with founding members of The Wilderbeats, Little Miss Moffat, and Joyce Saunders in a delightful concert that all playful spirits will relish, regardless of age. Stand "Proud Like a Mountain" with Peter, enjoy Little Miss Moffat performing tunes from her Nova Scotia Music Week-winning album "Wild About Nature", and sing along to old Wilderbeats faves and traditional Irish tunes. Mingle with artists and each other over free coffee, tea, and refreshments at intermission and after the show. CDs and merch available for cash. 

ADVANCED TICKETS available until Sat. April 16, 5 pm
$10/ea or $25/family* (cash only/non-refundable)
*Family here, means 3 or more immediate family members.

Available at:
Woozles (1533 Birmingham)
Nurtured (2543 Agricola) &
Fiddleheads Kids Shop: in Dartmouth (300 Prince Albert Rd.) and Bedford (620 Nine Mile Dr.).

TAKE A CHANCE @ THE DOOR: $15/ea or $40/family*

PARKING:
There is a small parking lot on Charles St. behind the building, but most parking is to be found on the surrounding residential streets, so allow some time to park and walk.

Bring a plate of snacks and get a free ticket or $10 off your total ticket cost!
But please RSVP soon via the contact page of the Wilderbeats website below to confirm your donation and ticket-at-the-door reservation. Leave the full name of the person who will be claiming the ticket.

Snack ideas: veggies and dip, hummus, finger sandwiches, cookies, muffins, cheese and crackers, etc. Please label if your donation contains life-threatening allergens (i.e. peanuts/nuts). Likewise, if your donation is allergen free (i.e. vegan or gluten free), please label accordingly.

http://www.wilderbeats.com/home/index.php/site/Contact/

Thanks so much!

Raven and Crow

 

Ashley Moffat,

Raven and crow, raven and crow
Seemingly similar, so how do I know
Which is a raven or what is a crow?
I see them wherever I go

Chorus: And I say, "Blackbird sitting on the telephone line,
What's your species? What's your name?
Oh, what's your kind?"

Raven and crow, raven and crow
Which one am I? Who wants to know?
I'm the smaller one, and I "caw" with my nose
Am I a raven, or am I a crow? CROW!

Raven and crow, raven and crow
Which one am I? Do you think you know?
My voice is so hoarse, my call is a "croak"
Am I a raven, or am I a crow? RAVEN!

Raven and crow, raven and crow
Which one am I? I bet you want to know!
My beak is much thicker, and longer it grows
Am I a raven, or am I a crow? RAVEN!

Raven and crow, raven and crow
We both have a tail. Look up and you will know
But my tail is rounded and fan-shaped, not pointed
Am I a raven, or am I a crow? CROW!

Raven and crow, raven and crow
Which one am I? Wouldn't you like to know?
I live as far from the city as I can possibly go
Am I a raven, or am I a crow? RAVEN!

And I say, "Blackbird sitting on the telephone line,

You gave me knowledge, you gave me clues
So I can make up my own mind."

Wanted: DAY CAMP COUNSOULER

2014's Camp 3 Island Amazing Race Day

Wanted: DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR
Make this summer one to remember! The 13th annual Indian Point Young Naturalist Club
(http://indianpointyoungnaturalistclub.blogspot.ca) is looking for Summer Day Camp Counsellors
who are responsible and ambitious, exhibit leadership skills, love helping 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 and have the physical ability to lead and participate in camp
activities which include, but are not limited to swimming, physical games, and activities.
5. Education classes or experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children,
or in a related field.
Responsibilities of a Camp Counselor 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. Problem solving and through situations and seeking help when necessary.
5. Supervise and participate in water activities.
6. Attend all training activities that are provided to assist you with skill development and camp
procedure including pre-camp preparation and orientation.
7. Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group.
8. Organize and help lead a variety of activities each week.
9. Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.
10. Genuine interest in Camps.
11. Punctual.
12. Follow directions.
13. Positive role model for Campers and Junior Counselors.
14. Know where Campers are at all times.
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 IndianPtYoungNat@eastlink.ca or call (902)
823-3049 to apply or to learn more information on this fun and rewarding job 
This Job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform
related duties as needed for camp program.

Camp 1 and 2 movies from 2014 are now available to view

2014 Camps

Hi Everyone:

Camp 1 and 2 movies from 2014 are now available for until the end of April at

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=88A5C7362A37A1F8!121338&authkey=!AD05ST8QI6OolF4&ithint=folder%2c

I will be sending out to all who participated in these camps a direct link  to download the movies to heir computer as well.

Camp 3 and Camp 4 movies from 2014 camps coming in June!

Enjoy :)

Peace, Love and Hi Def,
-IPYNC Staff

Only a few Spots left in the 2016 Camps

Raina the Mermaid's visit to the  2014 Camps!

Hello everyone:


Parents of children who attend camp in 2014 or never have attending the I.P.Y.N.C before are encouraged to contact us to register in Camps for 2016.

Here are the Camp dates and age groups:

Camp 1: Monday July 4th to Friday July 8th, 2016 for ages 5 to 12  

Camp 2: Monday July 18th to Friday July 22th, 2016 for ages 5 to 12 

Camp 3: Monday Aug. 1st to Friday Aug. 5th, 2016 for ages 5 to 12

Camp 4: Monday Aug. 15th to Friday Aug.19th, 2016 for ages 12 to 15 

There are only a few spots left in Camp 3 and 4; but, as we may have spots opening up when children drop out, it is always a good idea to be put on a waiting list for Camp 1 or 2.


Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Peace, Love, and Jellyfish,

- IPYNC Staff

March Break 2016's Celestial Celebration Rain Date Set

 

 

Hi everyone:

 

The IPYNC will team up with  Sadie Jane's  Seaborn Art Studio are having the make up date for the March Break Celestial Celebration next Saturday.

Design a star map using glow in the dark paint & then get ready for a telescopic tour of the Universe as we discover the night sky. Warm up to a delicious cup of Moon Dust after! To enhance celestial experience, seats are limited to 12. Ages 7-15. Pre registration is required. Please contact Indian Point Young Naturalist Club to save your spot.

Saturday April 2 2-16
8:00pm-10:00pm
Ages 7-15
$10.00 per person FREE for those who attended the first event during the March  Break
Seaborn Art Studio, Glen Haven.
TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT  us at the IPYNC at indianptyoungnat@eastlink.ca

*Please arrive wearing warm jacket, boots, warm hat, & mitts. Feel free to bring binoculars. Grown ups are welcome to stay and celebrate with us! No need to bring food or flashlights. *Please let us know of any allergies.

 

Peace, Love and Moon Dust, Scott

Celestial Celebration Update

Hi everyone;

The weather is calling for cloudy skies tomorrow evening during the Celestial Celebration (scroll down the posts to learn more).  Therefore the IPYNC and  Seaborn Art Studio (www.seabornartstudio.com ) are postponing the night sky tour segment of the event.  Anyone registered attending tomorrows Celestial Celebration will be invited back to the night sky tour on the weekend, consisting of out of this world constellation and telescopic view of Jupiter.

Tomorrow's Celestial Celebration begin from Seaborn Art Studio at 6 pm with Scott's super-duper computer simulated tour of the night sky projected on Seaborn Studio`s big screen tv. Sadie will then lead children in creating their very own star map and rocket out of recyclable materials. Between 7 and 7:30 pm everyone will enjoy a cup of Moon Dust Hot Chocolate (white hot chocolate) and a Star fruit dessert together (please let us now if their are any allergies).

If you have any question or want to register, contacting Scott at indianptyoungnat@eastlink.ca

Peace, Love Star Fruit,

-IPYNC Staff