The winter camp held on January 27th and 28th was a wonderful success. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot.
Saturday's activities were were run by Pam from Parkland Conservation. She was so energetic and kept the children (and adults) busy all day. We started off building a Quinzy and while that settled, we tried out the snow shoes. They even had a crazy game of tag. After lunch, the children were split into two groups taking turns between learning about animal tracks and building bird houses. Thanks to Leader Dean for bringing the materials for the bird houses. Afterwards, we went back outside on the snow shoes in search for animal tracks. This trek was a long one and took up much of the afternoon. The children were excited in their quest for the best tracks. Next, we came back inside for some games and supper. Pam had a identification game for us all to play. She laid out several wildlife/plant artifacts for us all to try and identify. The children also went outside to dig out the Quinzy. On Sunday we had breakfast, packed, and cleaned-up. The children had great fun bringing down the Quinzy, but not before we snapped a picture with them all in front.
Thank-you to the organizers and the parents who helped make the event a success.
Saturday's activities were were run by Pam from Parkland Conservation. She was so energetic and kept the children (and adults) busy all day. We started off building a Quinzy and while that settled, we tried out the snow shoes. They even had a crazy game of tag. After lunch, the children were split into two groups taking turns between learning about animal tracks and building bird houses. Thanks to Leader Dean for bringing the materials for the bird houses. Afterwards, we went back outside on the snow shoes in search for animal tracks. This trek was a long one and took up much of the afternoon. The children were excited in their quest for the best tracks. Next, we came back inside for some games and supper. Pam had a identification game for us all to play. She laid out several wildlife/plant artifacts for us all to try and identify. The children also went outside to dig out the Quinzy. On Sunday we had breakfast, packed, and cleaned-up. The children had great fun bringing down the Quinzy, but not before we snapped a picture with them all in front.
Thank-you to the organizers and the parents who helped make the event a success.
Patting down the Quinzy.
On the snow shoes.
Pam taking a spill during tag!
Pam teaching the children about animal tracks.
Bird house building. 
On the look-out for tracks.
Digging out the Quinzy.
Relaxing with popcorn and a movie before bed.
Pam teaching the children about animal tracks.
Bird house building. 
On the look-out for tracks. Digging out the Quinzy.
Relaxing with popcorn and a movie before bed.
If any of the parents who attended the event have pictures they would like to see displayed here, please email them.
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