Participating Organizations:

Brigadoon Village (Summer Camps):

Brigadoon is a non-profit recreational facility on Aylesford Lake in the Annapolis Valley. With our partners, we deliver camp programming to children, youth and families living with a chronic illness, chronic condition, or special need across Atlantic Canada. Brigadoon is a place where campers come to experience new things, meet friends who are facing similar challenges, and to just be themselves. Our guiding principles lead program development: to live sustainably, to be innovative, to be environmentally mindful, to be creative, to be compassionate, to be accountable, to be accessible, to create and build partnerships, to be community –orientated, and of course, to have exceptional fun.  brigadoonvillage.org

Broken Leg Theatre / Caravan Theatre (Theatre Groups):

Broken Leg Theatre is a family-friendly variety show that plays at the Al Whittle in Wolfville three times a year. Our next show is Sat, June 18 at 7pm and will feature DanceConXion, Caravan Theatre, El Mirlo Flamenco, The Dead Sheep Scrolls comedy sketch team, and more! Caravan Theatre seeks to engage its audience's minds and spirits in theatre that is innovative and inspirational. We work with emerging and established theatre, dance and music artists to explore disparate ideas, forms and styles in both found and original material. Our goal is beauty in design, precision in performance and elevating the artistic spirit. facebook.com/BrokenLegTheatre / caravantheatre.ca

Cadance Academy (Summer Dance Camps):

Cadance Summer Dance Camps - A Week of Music, Movement, and Make Believe Cadance dance camps offer a variety of dance styles:  Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Zumba, Creative Movement, and Yoga using a holistic approach for the artistic and creative child.  Also featured:  crafts for a growing mind, anatomy and dance history, plenty of outdoor activities, fresh fruit and veggies, and a Friday performance for family and friends.  New this year:  Ballet Boot Camp:  a dance camp geared towards athletes (gymnasts, figure skaters), dancers currently participating in other dance forms, or those wanting to improve their dance technique. cadanceacademy.ca

Camp Canada (Summer Camps):

Camp Canada is an exciting cross-cultural learning opportunity for students aged 8–14 years, hosted at King’s-Edgehill School in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada from July 18th – August 1st, 2016. Students from around the world will gather on the historic campus to develop language skills and explore the natural beauty of Nova Scotia in an atmosphere sure to encourage life-long friendships. The professional teachers at Camp Canada believe in combining vibrant teaching with a broad range of extracurricular activities that encourage physical activity while exploring Canada’s landscapes, culture and history. With its combination of instruction, athletics and excursions to the beautiful natural locations of Nova Scotia.  gocampcanada.ca

Charmed Life Craft (Art Camp):

In this camp we will explore process art. This is art which focuses on  the joy of creation, rather than a finished project. We will try fun, messy projects such as painting with bubbles, marbles, foam and squirt guns! We will also enjoy free play and time outside. Register at Acadia Art Gallery, 10 Highland Avenue, (902) 585-1373. Registration ends on August 1st. Hooray!

charmedlifecraft.com

Edalene Theatre (Summer Theatre Camps):

This year we are doing Disney's smash hit-High School Musical Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends, and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. During this camp the students will be trained in dance, music and theatre technique while rehearsing for a full scale musical production. All who audition will be admitted, provided space is available. If you or your child does not want a major role but wants to come to camp, they may submit their registration without auditioning. We will be accepting registrations until we fill camp completely and can consider video auditions.  edalenetheatre.ca

Kentville Recreation (Sports Camps, Summer Events):

Come discover the fun that Kentville Recreation is offering this upcoming summer! We have a variety of day camps including bike camp, film camp, trailblazers camp, Wild Roots camp,  skateboard/scooter camp, tennis camp and many more. The Kentville pool will be offering swimming lessons this summer and we now have private/semi private lessons on the weekends! Come join in on the fun this summer with bubble soccer, free yoga in the park, summer plays and even movie nights in the park!  kentville.ca/community/parks-rec/

Pisiquid Canoe Club (Canoeing Club):

We will be promoting our weekly, or full summer paddling programs for children ages 5-16. The paddling program puts athletes in age groups, allowing them to foster friendships and compete with those at a similar stage as themselves. The program not only includes learning how to both sprint canoe and kayak, but take part in crew boats (2,4 and 15 person boats), but also includes daily yoga sessions, other sports games, theme days, and fun summertime events! There is also the option to take part in competition, or just to come and learn a new activity!

pisiquidcanoeclub.ca

Quick As A Wink Theatre (Summer Theatre Camp):

Quick As A Wink Theatre Society, a non-profit organization based out of Windsor, is proud to offer both a week-long Theatre Camp for ages 8-12 and a Musical Theatre Camp for ages 12-17. Each camp will encourage creativity, self-confidence, and cooperative skills, all while teaching campers how to audition, valuable acting skills, and about what it takes to put on a show! The camps also conclude with a final performance open for family and friends to attend! For more info, email info@quickasawinktheatre.ca. Let us entertain you!  qaaw.ca

Ross Creek / Two Planks (Summer Art Camps, Theatre Camps):

Welcome to the valley's home of summer! With the "best arts camps in Atlantic Canada" (NS Government) offering something in all the arts for ages 5-18, plus award-winning professional theatre. Liberation Days and Mary Celeste by Fire are our offerings, plus fireside encounters with acclaimed authors. Come to Ross Creek - it's a magical experience!  artscentre.ca / twoplanks.ca

Uncommon Common Art (Art Programs):

Uncommon Common Art 2016 a full summer of fun and creative exploration. Tour Kings County to find undiscovered places and inspiring art installations. For kids get creative outside with Art in the Garden Camp at the Harriet Irving Gardens, and for adults there are the Art Tour and Artist Workshops.  uncommoncommonart.com

Ticket Auction Prizes:   Everyone who comes to the event gets a free ticket to enter to win prizes of their choice

Broken Leg Theatre will be offering two tickets to their next show

Cadance Academy will be offering a tote bag with an assortment of Cadance items

Edalene Theatre will be offering two tickets to a musical

Ross Creek / Two Planks will be offering two tickets to a summer event

Kids Activities:

Broken Leg Theatre / Caravan Theatre will have some costumes

Cadance Academy will be hosting a demonstration and discussion

Pisiquid Canoe Club will bring paddling practise equipment

Quick As A Wink will bring some drawing/colouring

Ross Creek / Two Planks will host two art activities