Camp 1, 2015 begins Tomorrow!

Hi Everyone:

Less than a day until we start our 12th year of summer of camps. We are all very excited!  A few changes we have to report and reminders before camp 1 begins however.

Sadly, because of personal reasons, Nia regrets to tells us she will not be able to lead campers in fun yoga activities this summer.  We will all miss her sweetness, smiles and friendship this summer and, speaking for all of us at the IPYNC,  send her our love and best wish and an invitation for her and awesome son Carlos to visit us any time.

We have added a new member to our staff this summer.  Here names is Sadie Jane and she is an artist and art teacher.  She lives two doors down from the IPYNC.  Last summer Sadie saw and heard all the fun we were having at Camps from her home and can’t wait to help us create art together!     

On Monday she will lead an art activity she calls “Bold With Pastels”.  Campers will experiment with pastels and learn various techniques as they create an East Coast inspired scene with colors so bold, they’ll POP right off your page! 

To learn more about Sadie and her Sadie Jane Collection art events planned this summer, please visit her FB site at  https://www.facebook.com/SadieJaneCollection/info?tab=page_info    

Sadie Jane

Finally, we are still looking for volunteer drivers for our exciting and varied field trip on Thursday.  We have not hard from all the parents so we're hoping you’ll let me know tomorrow morning.

Peace, Love, and Pastels

Scott

Camp 1, July 7th to 11th, 2014 Movie Ready for pick up!

Mia helping Elizabeth decorate her camp T-shirt during the July 7th to 11th, 2014 Summer Camp

Hello:

We are excited to let all campers who attended Camp 1 in 2014 and their families know that their camp movie is available.  It's over 8 GB, so if you could drop by the Camp we can copy it to your 9 GB or greater memory stick.

The Campers who attended were Adam, Ryan, Max. B, Abigail, Nolan, Connell, Max. P, Liam, Graeme, Elizabeth, Olivia, Ingrid, Adam, Carlos and Jessie.

Peace, Love and Roxio Movie Maker,

- I.P.Y.N.C Staff

Spring/Summer Camps for children ages (3-6)

Suzanne and Kai

Hello all families with younger Children:

Our friend Suzanne, who has helped us out at Camps, is now offering a two day per week camp for little people in Hackett's cove.  

Suzanne and her four year old Son Kai have a cat, dog and pig.   They will have a relaxed focus on imaginative play outdoors, connection with nature, communication with each other, gardening, child-led community projects and creative arts.  We try to eat whole organic foods on picnics.

This is a note from Kai: iiiiiakasadxc v nb jui nbhjukioaqw1/.,mnhy685236987oijhkoazxc

Please call to chat.  She can be reached at (902) 821-2289

Peace love and Suzanne the Singing  Woman,

I.P.Y.N.C Staff

Camp Registration Update

Camper Milo MacInnis and Shark researcher Brendal Davis being interviewed by CTV last summer about the Camps Shark Tagging Trip off Halifax in 2013

As of today, May 25, 2015:

We have two spots left in Camp 3:  Monday August 3rd to Friday August 7th, 2015 for ages 5 to 12.

and

We have 1 spot left in Camp 4:  Monday August 17th to Friday August 21st, 2015 for ages 12 to 15.

Please Contact us soon if you have a budding Young Naturalist who would like to join in on the fun thsi summer with us.

Peace, Love and Sunshine,
- IPYNC Staff

IPYNC Field Trip Schedule 2015

SCHEDULE for Superstore, Windhorse Farm, Oak Island Field Trip:


Thursday July 9, 23 and Tuesday August 4



7:00 am: Meet at the Superstore for “Nutrition In Our Aisles” with Edie


8:00 am: Travel to Wind Horse Farms (snacks on the way)


9:15 am: Arrive at Wind Horse Farms for Activities with Jim or Amanda


11:15 am: Lunch at Wind Horse Farms


11:45 pm: Travel to Oak Island


12:30 pm: Oak Island Tour with Charles

2:00 pm: Travel back to The Camp







SCHEDULE for Kayaking and Island Adventure:


Wednesday, August 19


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


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


9:00 am: Kayak to Dover Island


11:00 am: Arrive on Dover Island


6:00 pm: Kayak to East Dover


8:00 pm: Travel to Camp



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






SCHEDULE for Paddle Boarding Lessons:


Thursday, August 20


9:30 am: Arrive at Camp from Island Adventure for smoothies


10:00 am: Group 1 Paddle Board Training and snacks


Group 2 and 3 Camp Activity and snacks


12:00 pm: Group 1, 2, 3 Lunch


12:30 pm: Group 2 Paddle Board Training


Group 1 and 3 Camp Activity


2:45 pm: Group 3 Paddle Board Training


Group 1 and 2 Camp Activity (Parent’s pick up 3 pm Campers)


4:45 pm: Group 1, 2, 3 Beach Time!



5:00 pm: Parent’s pick up Campers







Schedule for River Adventure:


Tuesday, August 18


9:30 am: Travel time from St. Margaret’s Bay


11:00 am: Arrive at tidal Bore Interpretive Center for lunch and change


11:30 am: Mud sliding


12:15 pm: Clean up and change


12:45 pm: White Water Adventure


3:45 pm: Clean up and change


4:00 pm: Travel back to St, Margaret’s Bay


5:30 pm: Arrival back St. Margaret’s Bay

May Fair in the Park – May 24, 2015

Hi everyone:

Please join the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust for games, face painting, BBQ and  children’s scavenger hunt lead by the IPYNC and the St. Margaret's Bay Stewardship Association.

Children will have a chance to win prizes and tour fire trucks, while the grown-ups learn about the many community organizations working to enhance our community.

Where: Jerry Lawrence Park, Lewis Lake
When: May 24, 2015 from 12-3 pm.

Halifax 'Connect the Blue Dots: a day of community action'!

Hi Everyone:

The Blue Dot Movement is nation-wide grassroots mobilization supported by the David Suzuki Foundation and Eco-justice will be visiting the IPYNC.   The goal The Blue Dot Movement is

to have our inherent right to a healthy environment - to safe drinking water, clean air, healthy food, and decisions that affect our lives - recognized in by all levels of government in Canada. Currently they are not.

Leading up to their visit with us this Summer, The Blue Dot Movement are calling upon the municipal government to pass a declaration to commit to this vision. People in municipalities across the country will begin the grassroots mobilization needed to call upon our provincial governments to do the same, and this will lay the foundation for a national-level campaign.

On April 19th, connect with folks across the street and around the country, all committed to protecting the people and places we love.

Here in Halifax, you can “choose-your-own-adventure” (or choose “all of the above”)!

Join us  at 10am at the Dal Bike Centre to cycle to Long Lake, where the Dalhousie Outdoors Society will be leading a guided hike of some beautiful trails. Then, join us at 2pm at Victoria Park in downtown Halifax. We will be having a kid-friendly community celebration with food, conversation and lots of fun!

Participants are asked to wear blue for a group photo that we can use to show that Haligonians are connected to others across Canada who believe in the right to a healthy environment for all!

 Please visit https://www.facebook.com/halifaxbluedot/info?tab=page_info  for more information on The Blue Dot Movement


Peace, Love and a healthy environment!

- The IPYNC Staff