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2011 June is Recreation Month Creative Expressions Winner is announced.
Kids from across NS took part in this great contest. They had to draw their best recreation or sport experience, and we received some fantastic pictures. The winner of this year's random draw for a the $150 Canadian Tire gift certificate is Kaleigh! Kaleigh's artwork can be seen at HERE.June is Recreation Month - The Campaign
Celebrating June is Recreation Month is an exciting way to increase awareness of the benefits of recreation and leisure to the health and well-being of all Nova Scotians.
This province-wide campaign educates and encourages - with the help of media messaging, promotions, toolkits, children's contests and activities - the engagement of municipalities, schools, community groups, families and individuals in more recreation and leisure activities during recreation month and beyond.
The Theme: LIVE IT EVERYDAY!
The campaign theme LIVE IT EVERYDAY!reinforces the message of how important it is for all of us to participate in some form of recreation or leisure activity each and everyday. Regardless of ability or age, Nova Scotians are enjoying recreation in an increasing number of ways. This year's theme recognizes that recreation activities do not have one definition. "Activities of all kinds, not just physical, are acknowledged and celebrated. Whether it's lawn bowling, running a marathon, learning to play a new instrument, reading a book or star gazing ... recreation is about celebrating life and ... Live it Everyday!Join in the Fun ... Sign Up and Become a June is Recreation Month Supporter
If you are planning to host an event in June, join in the fun and sign up to become a June is Recreation Month supporter. Supporters are communities, schools, groups and/or businesses that agree to host events and/or promote June is Recreation Month. RNS provides all supporters with great giveaways including 10 JRM frisbees or bomerangs, 10 JRM posters and 100 bookmarks. Supporter groups and their events will be posted on the RNS website.
Download the Supporter Sign-up Form and fax it back to Recreation Nova Scotia at 902.422.8201WOW(or wheel) Plan a walk day!
The summer sun is starting to shine and there is no better time to embrace the outdoors and go for a walk! Schools, youth groups and others are invited to walk to school, have an intentional walk or go for a hike. Pack up the school or work bag, don’t forget active and safe routes and you are ready to go! Walking is fun when you walk together. It's good for our bodies because of the extra physical activity and it's good for the Earth because it cuts down on the number of polluting cars on our streets.
For more information on how to register for WOW go to http://saferoutesns.ca/index.php/special/wow/ and receive cards, posters and a how-to guide (to get the free merchandise you MUST register online)! On the website there is also some general info about WOW, and online how-to guide and curriculum links for P-6.
Download the WOW supporter sign up sheet
Meet the 2011 Ambassadors
The June is Recreation Month Ambassadors are a team of recreation professionals volunteering in their region to assist Supporter Groups with their June is Recreation Month plans and initiatives. If you need assistance or are looking for resources and ideas, contact the June is Recreation Month Ambassador in your region!2011 June is Recreation Month Supporters
These supporters are hosting events this month in honour of the June is Recreation Month Campaign. These supporters have taken great initiative in organizing and plannning an event to be active and promote physical activity!June is Recreation Month in Chester!
Thanks to Nova Scotia Egg Producers and Atlantica Hotels, RNS and Breakfast Television were able to give away prizes to people being active in Chester on June 14th! Cyril Lunney from BT helped us surprise the Pharmasave Walking Club, the Sadhana Center, the Chester Family Center, and the Chester Golf Club. We gave out a lot of great prizes so live it everyday by getting out, getting active, and having fun and you just might get caught too!
