Tuesday 30 July 2013

Our Summer Campers Visit Nicholyn Farms

Our Summer Campers took a trip recently to Nicholyn Farms to learn about where food comes from. The children saw plants growing, livestock such as sheep and chickens, and had a great packed lunch. Have a look at the slideshow below and you'll see what a perfect school trip it was!



Learn more about Nicholyn Farms:
"Since 1982 our family operated farm has been ever evolving to meet the changing needs of your family. Our pleasant store specializes with meeting the growing demands of health and environmentally conscious people. We take pride in offering a one-stop shopping experience for locally produced, certified organic and traditionally raised products. Your local farmers thank you! We are able to make available our own sustainably raised pork, beef and chicken products. Our animals are raised without antibiotics or growth hormones, eat an all vegetable diet with no animal by-products and are treated with dignity and respect.  Our beef cattle graze on pasture, the pigs enjoy fresh air and sunshine, and the chickens scratch in the earth!"

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Monday 22 July 2013

Summer Camp at Discovery Child Care - Smores!

What special treat do you think of when you think summer camp? Smores, of course! The slide show below shows Discovery Child Care children making and enjoying the chocolate cookie treat.



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Berry Picking at Discovery Child Care in Barrie

Children at our Discovery Child Care Centre enjoy many outdoor activities such as gardening. Our Centre's backyard garden includes berry bushes and the slides below show the children picking berries and enjoying the summer harvest.



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Discovery Child Care Kids Visit the Ontario Seed Plant

Summer Camp photo's from our Discovery Child Care Summer Camp, 2013. These pictures were take during a recent field trip to Angus, to visit the Ontario Seed Plant.

The tree seed facilty was established in 1923. It plays a key role in the protection of Ontario's rich natural heritage. The facility collects seeds from about 50 different native species and supplies smaller nursery operations, large forestry companies and the public. It also maintains a seed bank of native tree specieis from across the province and makes seed available for reforestation.



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Sunday 14 July 2013

Summer Camp at Discovery Child Care! Pizza and Paperbag Gowns..

From make your own Pizza to outdoor Plays - the kids are having a great time at Summer Camp at Discovery Child Care!



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Tuesday 9 July 2013

2013 International Mud Day at Discovery Child Care, Barrie

Wow! International Mud Day was so much fun! Here is a slideshow of some of the activities that took place. Barrie CTV News came out for a visit and reported back on the 6pm News. The kids had a great time getting muddy and making things with mother earth!



At Discovery Child Care, in Barrie Ontario, we believe in the importance of connecting children with nature. Contact Us to find out more about our eco-friendly child care facility and our nature programs.

Slideshow - 2013 Family Fun Fair at Discovery Child Care, Barrie

Everyone had a great time at this years Family fun Fair at Discovery Child Care's Harvie Road location in Barrie. Lots of games, fun things to do, sno cones, and BBQ! Thank you to all staff and helpers, the children loved the event!


At Discovery Child Care, in Barrie Ontario, we believe in the importance of connecting children with nature. Contact Us to find out more about our eco-friendly child care facility and our nature programs.