The great outdoors
Hike Nova Scotia o ering courses for adult leaders in Truro and around the province
Hike Nova Scotia is o ering one-day, hands-on courses in Truro and around the province to remind adults of these forgotten pastimes and teach them how to help children connect with nature.
“A big reason people go out on the trails is they want to spend time in nature,” says Janet Barlow, executive director of Hike Nova Scotia. “We want to give people the skills to engage children when they’re outside, to show people that trails aren’t just for physical activity but there’s room out there to be creative and imaginative and to connect with nature.”
Kerri Veno, day camp coordinator with Colchester Recreation, took the course last spring and says it was a big help in planning the county’s Trailblazer day camps for example.
“e children are outside all day and this course gives you the tools to be more creative with your activities – so everything isn’t sport based,” says Veno. “It shows you how to put kids in touch with the mystery and wonder of nature, how to engage their curiosity for the outdoors, for the world that is all around us but we forget to look at.”
e Hike Nova Scotia courses
are open to the general public and may be of special interest to anyone working with children like municipal recreation sta , Guides and Boy Scout leaders or even just parents or grandparents
looking for some tips.
Courses cost $50 which includes a manual and there is a discount for volunteer leaders.
For more information see hikenovascotia.com.