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 :)

July 8 to 12, 2013 Indian Point Young Naturalist Camp 1 Movie is now ready!

      Campers and Counselors ready for "Stormy Seas"

 

Hello Campers and their families, presenters participating in Camp 1 of 2013:

The July 8 to 12, 2013 Indian Point Young Naturalist Camp 1 Movie is finally ready to share with everyone involved in the fun we had last summer together by way of DropBox. 

I have limited space to share files on DropBox and will be removing the Camp 1, 2013 movie on June 7 to be replaced by the Camp 2, 2013 movie.

Please let me know if there is an issue transferring the movie file (6 GB) to your computer via Dropbox or you have not received an Email inviting you to retrieve the file.  If you have a memory stick, please feel free to drop in to transfer the movie file this way if you like from Scott. 

Sea you,

IPYNC Staff

 

 

 

 

 

2014 Camp Registraion Update: attentions all Teen Naturalists

"Seastar On Sponge" at  IPYNC with Camp Underwater Camper  

Hello all nature enthusiasts:

Just a quick update to let you know that the three 2014 younger children's Camps are now filled.  There are still plenty of spots left in the older camp August 18th to August 22nd, 2014 for children ages 12 to 15. Please contact us for more information.

Cheers,

IPYNC Staff

  

Wanted: DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR

Campers and Counsellor at Conrad's Beach in 2013

The 11^th annual Indian Point Young Naturalist Club 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 Counselor 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 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.   Help set and carry out the daily routines.

5.   Supervise and participate in water activates

6.   Participate in all training activities that are provided by the camp administration to assist you with skill development and camp procedure including 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 IndianPtYoungNat@eastlink.ca or call 823-3049 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.

The Indian Point Young Natualist Club's 2014 Day Camps

2014 Camp Registration Begins!

Hello:

 

We are very excited to invite enthusiastic new budding young naturalists to the 11th edition of the Indian Point Young Naturalist Club's camps this Summer.

 

Here are the dates and times and age group of the Camps:

 

July 7 -11, 2014 Summer Camp for children 5 to 12 years of age.  SOLD OUT!

 

July 21-25, 2014 Summer Camp for children 5 to 12 years of age. SOLD OUT!

 

August 4-8 2014 Summer Camp for children 5 to 12 years of age.SOLD OUT!

 

August 18- 22, 2014 Summer Camp for  children 12 -15 years of age.

 

 

Below is the Camp Registration Form and Waiver. Click on the image to print.

 



2014 IPYNC Summer Camp Registration Form

 

If you know of other families that may like to send their child (children) to the Camps, please feel free to forward the Link to IPYNC blog site so they can contact me.

 

Please feel free to contact me at this email or call me at 823-3049 if you have any questions.

 

Thank you,

Scott