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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
Wondrous Wetlands!
Wet, mucky and in some cases, "home sweet home" to bug eating plants!  Wetlands! The Haliburton Highlands are spectacularly covered with them … yet few of us really understand how interesting and important wetlands are.  Come and explore with us, discovering the wonderful world of wetlands!

Tuesday
Something's Fishy
Why are some fish long and others short?  Why do some have stripes and others spots?  These are some of the questions we will explore through games and other fun activities.  Come and find out what is so wonderfully fishy about Haliburton!

Wednesday
Nifty Navigation
Where am I?  Which way do I go?  These are important questions for all young naturalists!  To find your answers … let the map and compass show you the way!  Come and join us for a fun introduction to these essential tools for any adventurer!

Thursday
Earthly Invaders!
Aliens aren't only in the movies and they don't just come from outer space!  Aliens are invading our natural areas!  Who are they?  We will have fun learning about invasive species what we can do to save our planet from these Earthly invaders!

Friday
Nature Tales
As junior naturalists, you have many fascinating and incredible stories to tell and interesting things to show.  Today we will play some naturally awesome games, create crafty artworks and have an opportunity to share some of our natural experiences.  Come and listen, see, participate and just have fun! 

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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!