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Species at Risk Workshops!

If you are between the ages of 7 & 12 and you want to have fun exploring nature and doing adventure activities, then with Out to Learn is the place to be! During this week long day camp at the Kinark Outdoor Centre in Minden, children will experience the natural environment and safely participate in outdoor adventure activities under the watchful eye of mature, outdoor educators. Every day will be filled with nature explorations, hikes, environmental activities, co-operative games, crafts and swimming! Fun group challenges and outdoor adventures such as high ropes, kayaking and wall climbing will be included in this amazing week of day camp. All programs are delivered by experienced educators with training in first aid, waterfront supervision and high ropes instruction.

Leader in Training Program - For individuals 14-16 years of age wanting to develop leadership skills under the supervision of experienced outdoor educators in a fun natural way.

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Nature Enthusiasts aged 7 - 10 can take part in a variety of activities that explore our natural world. Every session has nature based activities and crafts for participants to take home and enjoy. Programs are developed and led by an Out to Learn educator, assisted by a student and a volunteer from the Haliburton Highlands Field Naturalists.

Program Descriptions

Monday
Croakin' Critters!
They jump, they croak and they eat bugs in a single gulp … it is the wonderful world of frogs! These croakin’ critters are amazing and we’re going to have fun learning more about them! Come and join us as we discover the world of frogs.

Tuesday
Who Are You?
Who walked here before?... Where does that animal live?... What does it eat?… Is that a sign?... Put your biologist’s gloves on and become a wildlife detective with us! We will be investigating furs, skulls, tracks and other wildlife signs to figure out more about the animals of Ontario and their habitats. Come out and have fun putting the clues together!

Wednesday
Sunfully Energized!
The sun … that big yellow ball in our sky. It gives us warmth and helps plants grow, but it is so much more! The sun is an important energy source and we are going to explore how important this energy is. Come and let’s get energized!

Thursday
The Dirt on Dirt!
Dirt … it gets on your clothes, is dragged through the house and is ground into your knees. What is it and where does it come from? We will have fun getting the real dirt on dirt through a variety of activities, be sure not to miss out!

Friday
Naturally Cryptic!
You can’t see me, but I am here! Many animals survive by using the different colours and shapes of nature. We will be exploring camouflage through various activities and games, learning how animals use it to trick their wild neighbours.

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The Haliburton-Muskoka Children’s Water Festival (HMCWF) is a fun filled annual event that motivates students in becoming water stewards in their homes, classrooms and communities.  Since 2005, the HMCWF has been bringing together the expertise of educators, water quality and quantity specialists, community volunteers, conservation groups, industry and government to provide elementary students the opportunity to discover the many ways we use water and the importance of conservation.  The festival hosts hundreds of students over its two day run and each day is filled with interactive, stimulating hands-on activities which relay messages on water conservation, technology, ecology, protection and science.  Participating students “soak up” these messages and take them home.   Through this experience the children come to understand that their attitude towards water does matter and that their actions do make a difference and ultimately, we are all responsible for maintaining healthy water systems for healthy living.

Out to Learn coordinates this event for the HMCWF steering committee. For mor information visit the HMCWF website: www.hmwaterfestival.ca

Experiential learning that lasts a lifetime!