Check out this video: Very POWERFUL and great message.
http://youtu.be/oz0zU_cQbFg
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Monday, 29 August 2011
Thanks Luke and Update
A huge thanks to Luke Sanford for providing us with an update on Pine Tree Camp while he was down there earlier in the month. Pine Tree is an exceptional place for everyone and certainly looks like a ton of fun!
The SMILE program was in action last weekend as well. Camp Catapult which is a leadership camp for teenagers going into high school participated in a SMILE day. Sunday August 22, 2011 the campers got a feel of what the SMILE program at Acadia is all about including a chance to play Sledge hockey, goal ball, boccia ball and take part in an obstacle course.
It was a great opportunity to create awareness for children and youth with varying ability levels and provide the campers with an experience they have never had.
We are now just a week away from the start of the Academic year at Acadia and the start of the SMILE program!
The SMILE program was in action last weekend as well. Camp Catapult which is a leadership camp for teenagers going into high school participated in a SMILE day. Sunday August 22, 2011 the campers got a feel of what the SMILE program at Acadia is all about including a chance to play Sledge hockey, goal ball, boccia ball and take part in an obstacle course.
It was a great opportunity to create awareness for children and youth with varying ability levels and provide the campers with an experience they have never had.
We are now just a week away from the start of the Academic year at Acadia and the start of the SMILE program!
Monday, 15 August 2011
Pine Tree Camp Update - Luke Sanford - Take 3!
Hello again from Pine Tree Camp!
A quick update about Luke's last few days at camp! He and Stuart finished up the week with lots of activities.
They went to archery in Outdoor Games!
They went to the overnight for dinner over the campfire, made wish boats and s'mores too!
On the beach getting ready to send out his wish boat
Hanging out with friends!
The week ended with a visit from the ice cream truck, the banquet, awards night and the DANCE!
Luke had a great week and we look forward to seeing him next year for another
fantastic summer at Pine Tree Camp!
Thanks for reading!
Mel
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Pine Tree Camp Update (2) - Luke Sanford
Hello from Pine Tree Camp!
Just wanted to share some of the highlights of Luke's time at camp so far. We've been keeping him very busy!
This week the cabins are participating in a Colour War! Luke's cabin, Cabin 5, is green. Campers and counselors participate in a bunch of different challenges throughout the week to earn points for their team. One of the counselor challenges was an onion eating contest. Ew! Cabin 5 stayed strong through all of the tears and came in 3rd place! Nice work boys! Another way for the teams to earn points is to decorate the cabin. Boy did Cabin 5 go all out! They searched all over camp for anything and everything they could find that was green including a small christmas tree for the front room!
Right now Luke is out sailing on the lake with Stuart and a camp volunteer named Bruce. It's a beautiful day for sailing! We hope you've enjoyed this little update and the photos.
Thanks for reading!
Mel & Stuart
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Pine Tree Camp Update - Luke Sanford
Hi all
Luke has asked us to update on his adventure this week - his annual return to Pine Tree Camp (http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp.asp). This year there was some new fun and excitement brought on by flying to Boston with his family and camp co-conspirator Stuart Layton (Acadia Kinesiology student). From there we enjoyed an entertaining drive to New Hampshire with Uncle Darrell (Darrell Zwicker - founder of Zoo Nation - http://zoonation.com/). Dad, Stuart and Luke then went on together to Maine.
Before getting to camp we went for a great supper in Freeport followed by a visit to LL Bean (some cool kayaks there).
Exciting times on camp arrival as longtime SMILE volunteer and former SMILE staff member Mel Dash was on hand to greet Luke. Met Cabin 5 leaders - Joe, Josh, Nick, Mike, and Taff. Stuart and Luke settled in and enjoyed a few laughs at the end of a long day.
Luke also wants to let everyone know about a special blog from his good friend - Acadia Basketball Axemen team member Owen Klassen who has a blog at http://acadiabasketball.com/. Owen is representing Canada in China right now.
Lots of old faces and new faces to become acquainted with. Looking forward to a fun week.
Mel and Stuart will update on adventures so far tomorrow. Luke looks forward to seeing everyone on his return to Nova Scotia next week.
Thanks
Luke's Dad (James)
Luke has asked us to update on his adventure this week - his annual return to Pine Tree Camp (http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp.asp). This year there was some new fun and excitement brought on by flying to Boston with his family and camp co-conspirator Stuart Layton (Acadia Kinesiology student). From there we enjoyed an entertaining drive to New Hampshire with Uncle Darrell (Darrell Zwicker - founder of Zoo Nation - http://zoonation.com/). Dad, Stuart and Luke then went on together to Maine.
Before getting to camp we went for a great supper in Freeport followed by a visit to LL Bean (some cool kayaks there).
Exciting times on camp arrival as longtime SMILE volunteer and former SMILE staff member Mel Dash was on hand to greet Luke. Met Cabin 5 leaders - Joe, Josh, Nick, Mike, and Taff. Stuart and Luke settled in and enjoyed a few laughs at the end of a long day.
Luke also wants to let everyone know about a special blog from his good friend - Acadia Basketball Axemen team member Owen Klassen who has a blog at http://acadiabasketball.com/. Owen is representing Canada in China right now.
Lots of old faces and new faces to become acquainted with. Looking forward to a fun week.
Mel and Stuart will update on adventures so far tomorrow. Luke looks forward to seeing everyone on his return to Nova Scotia next week.
Thanks
Luke's Dad (James)
Awereness Wednesday - PE Central
Today I would like to share with you, a phenomenal resource for activities and games for children and youth. Games that are age appropriate and work on all areas of fundamental motor skills, balance, aquatics, nutrition, etc.
These activities are capable of being adapted to specific needs and are great to develop all levels of children's abilities.
PE Central is a resource that we use at S.M.I.L.E. constantly and derive many of our activities and games for the kids on a weekly basis.
Check out http://pecentral.org for all these great resources!
These activities are capable of being adapted to specific needs and are great to develop all levels of children's abilities.
PE Central is a resource that we use at S.M.I.L.E. constantly and derive many of our activities and games for the kids on a weekly basis.
Check out http://pecentral.org for all these great resources!
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Pine Tree Camp
As a program specializing in Adapted Physical activity for children/youth with disabilities, the S.M.I.L.E. program provides a great opportunity for many people in the Annapolis Valley. In the interest of working together, today's Awareness piece will be on Pine Tree Camp.
Located in the state of Maine, Pine Tree Camp helps individuals with disabilities lead richer, more socially connected lives.
Pine Tree Camp was established in 1945 as a summer therapy outlet for children with disabilities. Over the years, it has evolved into an innovative barrier-free environment offering fully accessible recreation to Maine children and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Pine Tree Camp is proud to be Maine’s only American Camping Association-Accredited camp for people with disabilities.
Pine Tree Camp is set on 285 beautiful acres of woods, fields and more than a mile of waterfront on North Pond in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes region. Pine Tree Camp’s facility includes 38 buildings, more than a mile of accessible nature trails, two accessible overnight camping areas and Maine’s only fully accessible treehouse.
Pine Tree Camp offers a number of programs for children and adults with disabilities including an overnight camp, day camp, a retreat space for groups with similar mission and specialized camping including Camp Communicate, a camp experience for children who use high-tech devices to communicate.
visit: http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp.asp for more information
Located in the state of Maine, Pine Tree Camp helps individuals with disabilities lead richer, more socially connected lives.
Pine Tree Camp was established in 1945 as a summer therapy outlet for children with disabilities. Over the years, it has evolved into an innovative barrier-free environment offering fully accessible recreation to Maine children and adults with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Pine Tree Camp is proud to be Maine’s only American Camping Association-Accredited camp for people with disabilities.
Pine Tree Camp is set on 285 beautiful acres of woods, fields and more than a mile of waterfront on North Pond in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes region. Pine Tree Camp’s facility includes 38 buildings, more than a mile of accessible nature trails, two accessible overnight camping areas and Maine’s only fully accessible treehouse.
Pine Tree Camp offers a number of programs for children and adults with disabilities including an overnight camp, day camp, a retreat space for groups with similar mission and specialized camping including Camp Communicate, a camp experience for children who use high-tech devices to communicate.
visit: http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp.asp for more information
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