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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-03-27, Page 2020 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Summer Nature Day Camp at Morrison Dam Conservation Area fHHng up faster than ever, according to educatlon staff members ARCA Lust year it looked like the end for Summer Nature Day Camp at Morri- son Dam Conservation Area near Exeter and then parents rallied together to bring the program back. The community campaign was so successful, in fact, Ausable Bayfield Conservation added a second week of camp that year. BRANCH BINGO LnoN 4Fra 498, GRAND BEND Tuesday - 7pm MEAT DRAWS Friday - 5pm-7pm ENTERTAINMENT Saturday, March 30th 3-6pm "McADAMS ROAD BAND" Don't Miss Karen & Sue's "SURPRISE MEAT DRAW" Thursday, March 28th 5:00- 7:00 pm "CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY" "You're only a stranger here once." EVERYONE WELCOME KIDS & ALL Call: Sharon 519-238-6865 7 INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS ITITHE.LAW Every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL 'Phis year more than half of the spots are filled with campers from the previous year wanting to come back in 2013, said Denise Iszczuk, Conservation Education Technician. "'Phis is our best year ever for early registrations," she said. "That's awe- some to see and we hope the regis- trations keep coming in," She said donations are starting to come in from generous community businesses and individual donors to keep the camp going and to keep the fees down to make it possible for more children to attend. "Donations are appreciated and they help keep the program going and to keep fees as low as possible," she said. This year's camp is being held July 22-26 for children aged 6-9. "If someone has a son or daughter who has attended this day camp they already know what a great time it is and if they haven't, I encourage them to consider enrolling their children in this fun and active learning expe- rience," said Iszczuk. Parent Jessica Schnaithmann said her children loved the camp when it was held last year. "My son and daughter loved the wilderness sur- vival activities, and shelter building was their favourite," she said. "The kids loved this activity so much that when 1 carne to pick them up at the end of the day, they had to take me for a walk in the forest to find the shelter they had built, and then 1 had to go inside it." Research says children are not spending enough time in the out- doors playing and learning. Ausable Bayfield Conservation spokesper- sons say Summer Nature Day Camp is one way to address this nature deficit. "Summer Nature 1)ay Camp gives local children the opportunity to play, grow, and learn about the envi- rontnent in the great outdoors New to Grand Bend and area? Had a New Baby? (vetting Married? First Time Grandparents? Starting a Business? Be sore to call... 's1.C'OMF* A(;ON",. ti,Nce !qui Faye Van ()ss 519-238-8048 Judi Wilson 226-393-8088 1-566-873-9941 Welcome Wagon has free gifts and information on behalf of Grand Bend & arra businesses. www. wcicomewagon.ca through dynamic activities overseen by experienced, knowledgeable, full-time education staff," said lube Stellingwerff, Conservation Education Specialist. "I have seen first-hand how children taking part in Summer Nature Day Camp show wonder in their natu- ral surroundings as they catch frogs and crayfish, and build small temporary shelters in the woods. They acquire long-lasting mem- ories as they sing fun songs, learn to identify bird calls, and run and play active nature games." Children who have attended the camp have great memories such as "thy favourite moment was catching the perch in the minnow trap" and "the best place we explored was the forest" and "next summer, I'd like to come back again." Schnaithmann recalls that "months after summer nature day camp was over, my children were still talk- ing about it and telling me about animals they remem- bered and the neat facts they had learned." The Summer Nature Day Camp is delivered by adult, full-time, experienced, environmental educators. Ausable Bayfield Conserva- tion ensures there is at least one instructor for every ten students so the camp is limited to the first 20 registrants, so the local conservation organization encourages parents and guardians to register their children as soon as possible. The camp runs at Morrison Dant Conservation Area near Exeter from July 22 to 26 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Early drop-off and late pick-up is available. '('he fee is $160 per week per child for parents and guardians who register before May 3. The fee is $170 after the early -bird (late. The Summer Nature Day (:amp includes daily nature -themed activi- ties, games, stories, and crafts. After- noon snacks and juice are provided. Registration is necessary as spar s limited, according to organizers Parents and guardians, who wot d Tike to register their children in Sum- mer Nature Day Camps at Morrison Dam Conservation Area, are encour- aged to call 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1 -888-286-2610 or e-mail diszczuk(p abca.on.ca or infotiiahca.on.ca. Visit ahca.on.ca for more informa- tion on Summer Nature Day Camp at Morrison Dash Conservation Area. The Huron County Junior Farmers are ecstatic to share their successes Lakeshore Advance The Huron County Junior Farmers are ecstatic to share their successes from this past weekend. The Huron County Junior Farmers attended the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario's March Conference, held in London this year. The Ban- quet waS held this past Sat- urday (March 9, 2013) evening. The club was awarded the Overall Club of the Year Award for 2012. 'the club was chosen for its participation in local communities, membership participation, leading agri- culture education, joint youth activities, conserva- tion projects and supporting the JFAO mission statement, "'To build future rural lead- ers through self help and community betterment" an(I the year's theme, tvhich was, "I looked on JE" The club also had new member, `Vada Doelman received the Most Outstand- ing Novice Member of the Year for 2012. Wade was -ii ti �t GODERICH 524-7811 PARK THEATRE 30 nw Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 7:30 SM, Sun & Mon Mat. 1:30 t$01110.0 ile.<nm.NxM.I n,., n«raven .Men. e atiffrr t....» !..,, IIINSIpis Mims Moneles Tatum Morn= 11111141141m L.. 1`' Scute Minis & ' Mar. 29 - Apr. 04 I 1141:(11�1441 JI • r r . . . r r r , ., .. Featuring th. Volo. of: Nicolas Caps Emma Stone Ryan Reynolds and mo.,.. t www.1)1Ovielirlks.c;1 • Fri & Sat 6:45 & 9:15 Sun - Thur 7:30 Set, Sun & Mon Mat. 1:30 1-800-265-3438 chosen for outstanding leadership and dedication in organizing and/or par- ticipating in club and provincial events, initiative in new programs, and promoting Junior Farmers. 'she club also received several com- munication awards. 'Ihe club received the Best Scrapbook Award for their efforts in preserving highlights of 2012 and including the theme, "I looked on Jr. Huron County Junior Farmers won the award for the Fest News Article for submitting an article that was lashed about what they have be(. ) to this past year. The club also won the Best (;Luh Photo Award for capturing club action showing community bet- terment which was composed 0t' our road side clean up. The club also received the best Nev Fundraising Idea Award for sharing; why their ice create stand at local events is the hest. The club is very thrilled with their accomplishments and look forward to what 2013 has 111 store. 'l'he (•1111) is always happy to Have new ntenthers join. Anyone between the ages of 15-29 is welcome to conte out. The club meets once a 111011111 for meetings, and plans social and community evens throughout the year. For more info'. ntati0n please contact hoIOnj1Q)j1a0. 011.ca or visit us on facehook at 1 Itlron Junior Farmers. For more information regarding any of these awards, please contact Saman- tha Klaver, !Luton County Junior Farm- ers President at sanlanthaklaver :t(() msn.c0tn.