Fall Programming
Registration opens September 8, 2021! Visit halifax.ca/myREC to register.
Questions about the Adventure Earth's Fall Programs?
Contact the staff at:
Damion Stapledon (Community Recreation Outdoor Coordinator), 902-490-4539, stapled@halifax.ca.
Note about all Fall Programs:
For all Adventure Earth Centre Fall programs you will need closed toe shoes, warm outdoor clothes, rain gear and water bottle.
Overnight Camps
Located at Camp Mockingee these camps will provide a full overnight camp experience for participants!
- D.E.A.L. Leadership Camp (Discovery, Experience, Actioning & Leadership)
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Discover, Explore, Action & Learn Camp is a weekend camp for youth who are interested in: an experiential learning experience, where they will learn different leadership skills, outdoor skills and about Earth Education programs.
Date: September 17-19
Ages: 13-18 yrs
Location: Camp Mockingee
Cost: $50.00
Course code: 00042601 - Fall H.E.A.T. Camp (Helping Earth by Acting Together)
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“Helping the Earth by Acting Together” provides great opportunities for youth who have an interest in the environment and who would like to “make a difference”. It is “youth driven” and aims to provide opportunities for leadership, to develop personal skills, to create service and action projects, to participate in active living opportunities, and to remain connected to other like-minded youth.
Date: November 5-7
Ages: 13-18 yrs
Location: Camp Mockingee
Cost: $50.00
Course code: 00042600 - ReGen Adult Camp
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Experience an engaging earth education approach to environmental education, nature appreciation, ecological understanding, environmental awareness and action. Program consists of many of the best activities from each of the AEC programs, as well as formal and dramatic presentations, environmentally based teachings at each mealtime, and typical camp fun such as evening campfires and sleeping in cabins. Led by youth staff and leaders.
Date: October 16-17
Ages: 18+
Location: Camp Mockingee
Cost: $40.00
Course code: 00042603
Programming in Parks
- Outdoor Cooking & Fire Building
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Date: October 2, October 9, October, 16, October 23, 2021 (6:30PM)
Ages: 12-18
Locations: Albro Lake Park Beach, Titus Smith Park, North Preston, Acadia Park
Cost: Free
Course codes: Albro Lake Park Beach, October 2 – 00042607
Titus Smith Park, October 9 – 00042775
North Preston, October 16 – 00042776
Acadia Park, October 23 – 00042777
Description: Join us to learn some basic fire building skills and enjoy outdoor cooking. - Try it: Family Compass Fun
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Date: October 2, 2021
Ages: 5+
Location: Bissett Lake Park
Cost: Free
Course codes: October 2 (1:30PM) – 00045285
October 2 (3:00PM) – 00045287
Description: Learn some basics about how to use a compass and then practice in a fun way by completing the challenge set up in the park. Receive your prize upon completion! - Family Hug-A-Tree
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Date: October 23, 2021 (2:00PM)
Ages: 5-12yrs
Location: Acadia Park
Cost: Free
Course code: 00045291
Description: The Hug-A-Tree and Survive program is a nationally recognized program created by AdventureSmart. This program helps teach children how not to become lost in the woods and what to do should they become lost. This is an interactive presentation. All participants will receive a certificate and whistle upon completion. Children must be accompanied by an Adult 19+
Shubie Park Programs
- Nature Parent & Tot
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Date: Thursdays starting Sept 23, 2021 (10:00AM)
Ages: 16m-5yrs
Location: Shubie Park
Cost: $16.60
Course code: 00045264
Description: Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks! - Nature Preschool
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Date: Tuesdays starting Sept 21, 2021 (10:00AM)
Ages: 3-5yrs
Location: Shubie Park
Cost: $24.90
Course code: 00045262
Description: Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks! - Nature Lover In-service Day Camps
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Date: September 24, October 22, November 25, 2021 (9:00-4:00pm)
Ages: 5-12yrs
Location: Shubie Park
Cost: $16.45
Course codes: September 24 – 00045296
October 22 - 00045400
November 25 – 00045401
Description: A day to try out Adventure Earth programming. Come explore the parks with us, try new and exciting nature activities and play outdoor games! - Try it: Family Compass Fun
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Date: October 16, 2021
Ages: 5+
Location: Shubie Park
Cost: Free
Course codes: October 16 (1:30PM) – 00045289
October 16 (3:00PM) – 00045290
Description: Learn some basics about how to use a compass and then practice in a fun way by completing the challenge set up in the park. Receive your prize upon completion! - Family Halloween Loose Parts
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Date: October 30, 2021 (10:00AM)
Ages: 5-12yrs
Location: Shubie Park
Cost: Free
Course code: 00045293
Description: Join us in a great space in the woods for some creative and imaginative play using natural materials as well as ones provided. Think forts, mud pies, and all of that good ol’ fashioned fun! Put on your closed-toe footwear and some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and let’s explore!
Fleming Park Programs
- Nature Parent & Tot
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Date: Wednesdays starting Sept 22, 2021 (10:00AM)
Ages: 16m-5yrs
Location: Fleming Park
Cost: $16.60
Course code: 00045265
Description: Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks! - Nature Preschool
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Date: Mondays starting Sept 20, 2021 (10:00AM)
Ages: 3-5yrs
Location: Fleming Park
Cost: $24.90
Course code: 00045263
Description: Play time spent outdoors exploring, discovering, and learning. Nature crafts, activities, and games. Scavenger hunts, painting trees with water, loose parts play, and nature walks! - Nature Lover In-service Day Camps
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Date: September 24, October 22, November 25, 2021 (9:00-4:00pm)
Ages: 5-12yrs
Location: Fleming Park
Cost: $16.45
Course codes: September 24 – 00045295
October 22 - 00045399
November 25 - 00045402
Description: A day to try out Adventure Earth programming. Come explore the parks with us, try new and exciting nature activities and play outdoor games! - Family Hug-A-Tree
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Date: October 9, 2021 (2:00PM)
Ages: 5-12yrs
Location: Fleming Park
Cost: Free
Course code: 00045288
Description: The Hug-A-Tree and Survive program is a nationally recognized program created by AdventureSmart. This program helps teach children how not to become lost in the woods and what to do should they become lost. This is an interactive presentation. All participants will receive a certificate and whistle upon completion. Children must be accompanied by an Adult 19+. - Family Halloween Loose Parts
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Date: October 30, 2021 (1:30PM)
Ages: 5-12yrs
Location: Fleming Park
Cost: Free
Course code: 00045294
Description: Join us in a great space in the woods for some creative and imaginative play using natural materials as well as ones provided. Think forts, mud pies, and all of that good ol’ fashioned fun! Put on your closed-toe footwear and some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and let’s explore! (Family. Each person attending must be pre-registered. Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
