Take Me Outside Day

Over a year ago, long time employee Colin Harris left Wanakita to pursue an amazing vision.  Colin, who founded the non-profit organization Take Me Outside, began running across Canada in January to promote the importance of spending time outside.  Please take the time to look at his website, where he has been documenting his exciting and challenging journey.

After months of running a marathon a day, Colin will be completing his journey across Canada in Vancouver on October 25th.  In recognition of this, people across the country will be celebrating October 25th as Take Me Outside Day. 

Won't you consider joining us, as we celebrate what Colin has done, and the important message that he has carried across our enormous country?

As further motivation, take a look at the link below for an interesting article on the importance of play in our children. 

http://www.theatlantic.com/life/archive/2011/10/all-work-and-no-play-why-your-kids-are-more-anxious-depressed/246422/

What are you waiting for?!  Go play outside!

A busy week

This has been one of our busiest weeks of the fall, with four different school groups currently visiting Wanakita.  Some of the groups are here for leadership development, some for team building, and others to develop their understanding of the natural environment.

Together with our clients, we work hard to see that our visitors' goals and objectives are met.  We are excited to see all of the learning and growing happening here this week.

We are sad to see the beautiful fall colours begin to fade.  Here is an idea of what a wonderful fall we have enjoyed on Koshlong Lake.

 Looking forward to a fun-filled weekend of families!

Fall Happenings at Wanakita

Wow, it is hard to believe that summer 2011 has already come and gone!  We are proud to look back at a successful and rewarding summer of day, residential, and family camping.  Thank you to all of you who contributed to such a great summer of growth!

Our Outdoor Centre's Fall Season is now in full swing, where we have welcomed many school and community groups to the shores of Koshlong Lake.  We also provide a number of weekend programs, including our upcoming Fall Family Weekend.  We hope that you will consider joining us!

Fall Family Weekend

October 14th-16th, 2011

Complete the registration form on our website, or email Ruth Mills for details

On a related note, we are busy accepting pre-booking forms for Summer Family Camp 2012!  This is a reminder that 2012 pre-booking forms are due October 15th.  If you are a family that attended Summer Family Camp in 2011 and you have not received an email regarding pre-booking for 2012, please contact our Family Camp Director, Ruth Mills at the email above.

We hope that you enjoy a restful Thanksgiving Weekend!

A peaceful fall morning on Koshlong Lake.  Do you see the great blue heron?

A school group learns the basics of kayaking