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🌿 Day 2 of Mindfully Natured Kids! ☀️💦Day 2 brought games, games and more games — in all kinds of ways!From a little fri...
08/11/2026

🌿 Day 2 of Mindfully Natured Kids! ☀️💦

Day 2 brought games, games and more games — in all kinds of ways!

From a little friendly competition to simply being silly and having fun together, there was lots of movement, laughter and connection throughout the day.

And of course, we made our way down to the creek! 💦🌿 There’s just something about giving kids the space to explore, splash, discover and enjoy being outside that never gets old.

Sometimes the best camp days really are that simple — play, nature, friends and a whole lot of fun. 💚

Another great day with this crew!

🌿 Day 1 of Mindfully Natured Kids! 🌧️💦Well, the rain certainly didn’t dampen our spirits today!We rolled with the weathe...
08/11/2026

🌿 Day 1 of Mindfully Natured Kids! 🌧️💦

Well, the rain certainly didn’t dampen our spirits today!

We rolled with the weather and made the most of every moment. We headed to the library for a little chill time, explored and played at a couple of different parks, got competitive with some Gaga Ball, and finished off the day with a swim! 🏊‍♀️

One of the things I love most about camp is watching kids learn that a change in plans doesn’t have to mean a change in attitude. Sometimes the unexpected days turn into some of the best ones. 💚

Lots of movement, laughter, connection and adventure — not a bad way to kick off Day 1 of Mindfully Natured Kids!

Here’s to seeing what Day 2 brings! 🌿✨

Day 3 at Wildly Adventurous Boyz Camp!The weather turned out to be on our side today, and the boys made the most of ever...
08/06/2026

Day 3 at Wildly Adventurous Boyz Camp!

The weather turned out to be on our side today, and the boys made the most of every minute!

Today was filled with hockey, games, hiking, building forts, and, of course, making new friendships along the way. It’s been great watching them work together, encourage one another, and enjoy everything that nature has to offer.

Another awesome day of adventure is in the books, and we’re looking forward to wrapping up the week tomorrow!

We’re already into Days 1 and 2 of our Wildly Adventurous Boyz camp, and we’ve definitely made a splash!The boys have be...
08/05/2026

We’re already into Days 1 and 2 of our Wildly Adventurous Boyz camp, and we’ve definitely made a splash!

The boys have been busy crayfishing, cooling off with water fights, and spending time at the pool. We were also lucky to welcome Janneke from Seeds Rooted, who guided the boys through activities that encouraged them to connect with the trees and nature in a fun, hands-on, and creative way.

It’s been an awesome couple of days filled with adventure, laughter, and plenty of time outdoors. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the week has in store!

seedsrooted

One of the most interesting ideas I heard while watching The Nature of Things on CBC was the distinction between status ...
08/03/2026

One of the most interesting ideas I heard while watching The Nature of Things on CBC was the distinction between status and likability in adolescence.

As someone who works in schools and spends my summers with children through Journey Haven, it made me reflect on how often emotional regulation sits beneath healthy friendships, leadership, and long-term well-being.

When we help children understand their emotions and regulate their nervous systems, we're not just teaching behaviour—we're helping them build meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime.

What qualities do you hope children are remembered for?

Check out the blog below...
https://journeyhaven.ca/2026/08/02/popular-or-likeable-what-really-helps-our-kids-thrive/

CBC David Suzuki Foundation

Day 5 at Spirited Girls Camp!What a great way to wrap up an incredible week!Today the girls designed and created their o...
08/01/2026

Day 5 at Spirited Girls Camp!

What a great way to wrap up an incredible week!

Today the girls designed and created their own tote bags using the Cricut, made sugar scrubs, created bracelets, and enjoyed one last swim together.

It has been such a fun week filled with creativity, adventure, laughter, and new friendships. We are so proud of this amazing group of girls and everything they accomplished throughout the week.

Thank you to all of our families for another wonderful week at Journey Haven. We hope everyone has an amazing rest of the summer!

Day 4 at Spirited Girls Camp!Another great day of adventure!Today the girls explored the creek while crayfishing, worked...
07/31/2026

Day 4 at Spirited Girls Camp!

Another great day of adventure!

Today the girls explored the creek while crayfishing, worked together to build forts, headed out on a hike, and finished the day with plenty of dancing and laughter.

It’s been so much fun watching their friendships grow as they encourage one another, work together, and make the most of every adventure. We can’t believe tomorrow is already our last day!

Day 3 at Spirited Girls Camp!Today we welcomed Jannake from Seeds Rooted for a morning of nature-based learning.The girl...
07/29/2026

Day 3 at Spirited Girls Camp!

Today we welcomed Jannake from Seeds Rooted for a morning of nature-based learning.

The girls worked together to lead one another blindfolded through the trees, using their senses to explore nature in a whole new way. They practiced curiosity, trust, and creativity as they discovered different textures, sounds, and surroundings. They also used natural clay and materials they found to create faces on the trees, letting their imaginations come to life.

It was a fun afternoon that encouraged the girls to slow down, explore, and see nature from a different perspective.

Thank you, Jannake, for spending the day with us!

seedsrooted

The storm that rolled through on Monday afternoon certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of our Spirited Girls!Over the pas...
07/29/2026

The storm that rolled through on Monday afternoon certainly didn’t dampen the spirits of our Spirited Girls!

Over the past two days, these amazing girls have embraced every adventure with smiles, laughter, and resilience. We’ve been busy creating crafts, exploring the creek while crayfishing, cooling off at the splash pad, hiking together, and making our way to the pool.

It’s been fun watching friendships grow, confidence shine, and memories being made every step of the way. No matter what Mother Nature has in store, these girls continue to make the most of every moment.

We can’t wait to see what tomorrow’s adventure brings!

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