Individual and Family Activites
| Placement | Group Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chickadees | 111 |
| 2 | NatureNinjas | 57 |
| 3 | James Family | 52 |
| 4 | Warren Family | 44 |
| 5 | Douglas family | 30 |
| 6 | Jackson Family | 23 |
| 7 | TheSuperNinjas | 15 |
| 8 | Thayer Family | 2 |
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SUMMER SEASON (July, August, September)
(this Leaderboard resets to zero at the start of each season)
Early Years (birth to 5 years)
Slippery Rocks
Landmark #1 (Explore Outdoors Together)
We went to the beach, explored rocks and found different colours in nature. We watched the waves and noticed how some came up further than others on the sand. We practiced climbing on wet rocks in the water and discussed why they were more slippery than the dry rocks on land.
The Thayer Family – July 25/20
Visiting Belle
Landmark #2 (Animal Friends)
We love visiting Belle every weekend to give her treats and offer her some company. When Belle hears B’s voice she stops what she’s doing and runs on over. They are the best of pals!
The Warren Family – July 17/20
Paddling Rogers Cove
Landmark #1 (Explore Outdoors Together)
I went paddle boarding with my mom and explored Rogers Cove in Peterborough. We saw lily pads and watched people jump off the bridge. I also got to play at the beach. I really love being in the water because it’s fun.
The Jackson Family – July 13/20
Middle Years (6 to 9 years)
Yum!
Landmark #10 (Plant, tend and harvest something you can eat)
Helped plant, grow and harvest the community garden as well as our own for vegetables and sunflowers to share with our family, friends and community.
The Chickadees – Aug 29/20
Sssssssnakes!
Landmark #15 (Garden, birdfeeder, insects etc.)
I was in the Kawartha Highlands walking when I saw the leaves moving. I looked down and saw a Garter snake. I followed the snake for 3 minutes and it slithered in a bush and climbed up a branch. I caught it. I knew they didn’t bite. I liked that it curled its tail around my thumb. I showed my sister and convinced my mom to touch it.
NatureNinjas – August 19/20
Growing food
Landmark #10 (Grow and Eat Food)
Has helped to maintain and harvest our garden, as well as the community garden.
The Chickadees – August 26/20
Intermediate (10 to 13 years)
Geocaching
Landmark #25 (New Outdoor Skill)
Geocaching around Bridgenorth. My kids learned how to locate an object using GPS coordinates and distances on a map. They logged what they found and the hike with our dog was great too!
The James Family – July 22/20
River adventures
Landmark #9 (Special Outdoor Place 2X/Month)
We visited nature trails in the summer and found the river bed had dried so we walked along it.
TheSuperNinjas – August 6/20
Gratitude for Nature
Landmark #18 (Celebrate a Natural Area)
Paddled around in an inlet and watched /counted turtles, frogs, fish and birds. We saw painted turtles, terns, osprey, and a heron. We saw an osprey dive and caught a fish. The fish were hiding in the weeds. We sat and reflected on how lucky we are to live so close to such variety in nature.
The James Family – July 25/20
Senior (14 to 17 years)
True Wilderness
Landmark #27 (Wilderness Trip)
Quetico is a true wilderness park – campsites and portages are not marked, the lakes are big, and the portages can be rough.
I’d wanted to paddle Quetico for years, but always figured it was too far to drive. But we all decided it WAS worth the drive … and the drive itself was fantastically scenic for the most part..
The Douglas Family – Aug 17/20
Down the rapids
Landmark #27 (Wilderness Trip)
Our family spent a glorious 8 days canoeing through Quetico Provincial Park. Such a great way to recharge the batteries, and we went DAYS without thinking or talking about COVID. Just us, together, with our two canoes, tents, food great sense of adventure.
The Douglas Family – Aug 16/20
Canoe in the Wild
Landmark #27 (Wilderness Trip)
In Quetico Provincial Park we went almost 4 days without seeing a soul. Breath taking scenery, gorgeous campsites, spectacular sunsets and the loons completely outdid themselves with their evening symphony. The days are hard work, with the paddling, the wind, and especially the portaging. But all that builds ones sense of confidence – internally, and in a sense of wilderness skills.
These are life changing experiences 🙂
The Douglas Family – Aug 15/20