Nature Connections Youth and Family Camps
Nature Connections Overnight Camp
Record #:
MDS0086
Last Modified:
07 Jan 2016
Last Full Update:
09 Mar 2015
Location
Located In | New Germany |
Where To Find Us | Windhorse Farm 175 Sarty Rd New Germany, NS B0R 1E0 |
Areas Served | South Shore Region |
Contact
rootedmindsltd@gmail.com | |
Phone | 902-476-7853 |
Contact | Shannon Johnson, Registration and Information |
Description & Services
Information | Located at beautiful Windhorse Farm, Nature Connections immerses youth in the amazing outdoors right here in Nova Scotia. This unique camp is set within a 200-acre old growth Acadian Forest and organic permaculture gardens. Campers will have opportunities to explore and get comfortable in these natural surroundings, cultivate a deeper understanding and respect of nature and self, learn about sustainability, and enjoy a variety of fun traditional camp activities. Campers will discover the wonders of Windhorse Farm’s forests, brooks, fields, and lakeshore. They will participate in gardening activities and learn about growing, harvesting, and preparing healthy, sustainable food. Humans as an interconnected part of nature is a theme woven into the games and activities throughout the week. 3-day camp: July 5-8, 2015 5-day camp: July 19 - 24, 2015 Some of our camp activities include: Hiking and exploring the forest Swimming and canoeing on the lake Gardening and preparing local organic food Enjoying evening campfires Creating a journal of the camp experience Playing fun games and creating nature based crafts |
Eligibility | all ages |