The Scout Island Nature Centre’s Tuesday Art in Nature program for children ages eight to 13 has filled up so fast that the program will also now be offered on Wednesdays.
Art in Nature now runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at a cost of $25 per day.
The Art in Nature program for ages three to eight will continue to be offered Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or from 1 to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at a fee of $10 per session.
The programs offer children the opportunity to explore and observe nature at Scout Island, play games and create art works inspired by nature.
Each week has a special theme:
July 20 Bug Bonanza;
July 27 Is that Superman? No it’s a bird;
Aug. 3 Exciting Earth;
Aug. 10 Marvellous Mammals;
Aug. 18, Rad Reptiles and Amphibians.
To register call the Nature Centre at 250-398-8532 or email registration requests to scoutisland@shaw.ca