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CANSPEI Board members having a late night getting ready for tomorrow’s AGM.
21 hours ago ·
This is great news!
Your camp no longer needs a lottery licence for prizes that are valued under $4,000 (although you still need a permit, regardless of the amount)!
The previous limit was $500. This will save a lot of administrators a lot of time and paperwork!
Lottery rule changes make it easier for Nova Scotia non-profits to raise money | CBC News
cbc.ca
Small non-profit and charitable organizations are welcoming news they will no longer need to pay government about two per cent of the winnings for fundraisers with a prize worth less than $4,000. Paperwork has also been reduced.
1 week ago ·
Important words to remember when the first day of camp approaches.
"Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, 'Make me feel important.' Never forget this message when working with people." -Mary Kay Ash
2 weeks ago ·
Day camps are great, AND let's not forget overnight camps!!
There are SO many benefits to attending overnight camp! 🙂
Halifax municipal summer camps in high demand | CBC News
cbc.ca
While there's a huge waitlist for children in the urban core, thousands of spaces are empty in suburban areas.
3 weeks ago ·
You can never have too many Back Pocket Games!
The Hand Game is a fun circle game. It's perfect as a time filler or rainy day game. Find the written description of this activity and more like it, as well ...
4 weeks ago ·
This is a craft that could be 3 activities!
1. Hike to find the perfect rocks
2. Paint and create pet rocks
3. Play tic-tac-toe for hours on end!
Pet Rock Tic-Tac-Toe - onecreativemommy.com
onecreativemommy.com
A fun twist on Tic Tac Toe: Pet Rock Tic-Tac-Toe is perfect for your creative kids! Will they choose bugs, monsters, or something new?
4 weeks ago ·
Spring is here!
Soon enough all the lovely plants will be in bloom and we can use this super cool new app to find some edible goodies in nature!
Wouldn't this be great to use with campers while on an overnight or hike?
#WildernessWednesday
New app makes a meal out of wild Nova Scotia plants
cbc.ca
Nova Scotians interested in foraging food from nature will now have a guide to what's edible, including recipes and cautions, thanks to a new smartphone app.
1 month ago ·
Phase two of #thankstocamp has launched!
This time we’re focusing on how Camp is #morethanjustfun
Check out the post for more info, and be sure to visit the beautiful (and super informative)
website!!
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(French will follow) #MoreThanJustFun: It starts today! We are so excited to announce the launch of the #MoreThanJustFun campaign to help you show your community what positive impact camps can have! On our BRAND NEW website you can find : 💟 striking statistics on the benefits of camps based on a Canadian study directed by Dr. Stephen Fine 💟 demystified myths about camps 💟 testimonials from Canadian camp users 💟 printables as well as a ton of posts, all ready for your Instagram and Facebook accounts 💟 and much more!! 👉 To visit our website: thankstocamp.ca/index.html 👉 To subscribe to our newsletter: thankstocamp.ca/startnow-1.html PLEASE SHARE this post and TAG all your parent's friends and your camp's friends! Together we will show everyone that camp is so much more than just fun. We will promote the positive impact camps can have on lives of millions of children. Signed: The Thanks to Camp team #thankstocamp #campvibes #summercamp #canada #camps #canadiankids #proud #launch #camplife --- #BienPlusQueDuFun, ça commence aujourd'hui! 🤣🌳🎉🏕️ Nous sommes tellement heureux de vous annoncer le lancement de la campagne #BienPlusQueDuFun et de pouvoir vous aider à montrer à votre communauté quel impact positif les camps peuvent avoir! Sur notre magnifique site web, vous trouverez : 💟 des statistiques saisissantes sur les bienfaits des camps d'été basées sur une étude canadienne menée par le Dr Stephen Fine 💟 des mythes sur les camps démystifiés 💟 des témoignages de Canadiens 💟 des téléchargeables comprenant des fichiers à imprimer, mais aussi une tonne d'images prêtes à publier sur vos médias sociaux, Instagram et Facebook 💟 Et bien plus!!! 👉 Pour visiter notre site : thankstocamp.ca/Accueil_MTJF.html 👉 Pour vous inscrire à notre infolettre : thankstocamp.ca/commencez_ici.html SVP PARTAGEZ cette publication dans votre entourage et TAGGEZ vos ami-es qui ont des enfants ou qui travaillent dans un camp! Ensemble, nous réussirons à démontrer que le camp, c'est bien plus que du fun. Nous ferons la promotion de l'impact positif que les camps d'été peuvent avoir dans la vie de millions de jeunes! Signé : Toute l'équipe de Grâce au Camp #graceaucamp #vivelescamps #campsete #tropfiers #lancement #campsducanada #viedecamp
1 month ago ·
And the winner is......
Michelle MacKinnon, congratulations!
Michelle gets free tuition from the participating Camp of her choice!
Cape Breton Bible Camp
Camp Bretondean
Camp MacLeod
Coastal Roots Camp
1 month ago ·
So excited for our Camp Day at the Mall event today at the Mayflower Mall.
Come check out our participating camps.
1 month ago ·