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2017 SOUTH FRONTENAC RECREATION&ACTIVITY BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER! GUIDE SPORTS, CAMPS, FAMILY, FUN AND SO MUCH MORE! Welcome TABLE OF Contents A Message From Our Mayor: Welcome to the 2017 Township of South Fron tenac’s Recreation & Activity Guide. This community guide provides valuable information on events, activities and services for all that live in and visit our Township. This year we have included a map of our Township identifying some our many community amenities to keep you healthy and active. I encourage you to get out and discover all that South Frontenac has to offer. On behalf of myself and South Frontenac Council, I would like to take this opportuni ty to thank all of the volunteers and community groups who work so hard to make these pro grams and activities possible. I would also like to wish Canada a very happy 150th Anniversary. I invite all of the residents of South Frontenac to join us in celebrating the anniversary of Confederation through the many community events being planned. Ron Vandewal, Mayor Township of South Frontenac (613) 376-3027 Ext 2236 Recreation Supervisors Message Volunteer Recognition We are very fortunate to live in a community that offers numerous programs and amenities for you and your family The Township of South Frontenac invites to stay active and engaged. Recognizing that leisure activities, facilities, parks and green spaces are essential to nominations for “Volunteer of the Year Awards”. our quality of life, to the environment and our economic sustainability we conducted a survey to help determine These awards are presented to individuals who the long term strategy of recreation and leisure in South Frontenac. With over 700 responses, you helped to guide have provided outstanding volunteer service the work that our Recreation Committees, community and staff are doing to improve our existing amenities and create new recreation and leisure spaces. I continue to encourage you to get involved in your community and keep to the township. Nominees may be from any an eye on our website for information about new initiatives, pro grams and events. community volunteer group in South Frontenac. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2017. For Sincerely, Tim Laprade Arena/Recreation Supervisor more in formation regarding the award along (613) 376-3027 Ext 2231 with a list of previous re cipients, please visit our web site, southfrontenac.net LEONARD FUE L S Years69 YOUR ONE-STOP COMFORT SHOP! Delivery Of Home Heating Oil & Propane • Installation & Service Of Furnaces, Air Conditioning & Ventilation • 24 Hour “No Heat” Service Welcome Gas • Diesel • Bulk & PackaGe luBricants DOMESTIC - FARM - COMMERCIAL HARTINGTON Leonard Fuels Ltd. • 613-372-2112 • 1-800-543-7884 Since 1948 [email protected] SPECIALISTS IN YEAR-ROUND COMFORT www.leonardfuels.com 2 Township of South Frontenac - Bring our Community Together! 2017 Recreation & Activity Guide - www.southfrontenac.net 3 Welcome TABLE OF Contents Youth 3-7 Camps; Clubs & Programs; Dances; Sports 3394 Moreland Dixon Road, Inverary ON Maax Hot Tubs•Dazzle Water Care Products Arts & Culture 7-9 Canadian Liners•Pumps/Filters/Equipment Arts, Music & Venues; •Safety Covers•Service Food & Agriculture; Specializing in Fiberglass Pools Museums & Historical Societies 613-985-4343 www.knappspools.ca Community Services 9-11 Community/Service Clubs 11-14 Community/Service Clubs; T: 613-372-2744 Lake Associations 1-800-561-4724 5474 Hwy 38 Sports & Fitness 14-20 [email protected] Hartington, ON Sports & Fitness; K0H1W0 www.hartingtonequipment.com Trails & Outdoor Education CONSTRUCTION Facilities 20-23 Beaches & Parks; Boat Launches; • Heating • Ventilation Churches; Hall Rental; Schools • Air Conditioning • Sheet Metal • Pumps Township Information 23-26 Council; Recreation Committee; Providing Frontenac County with Home Comfort Public Works Tel: (613) 376-3755 2977 Rutledge Road, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0 Events 27-31 www.foxheating.ca The South Frontenac Recreation and Activity Guide is a publication of the Frontenac MARINE & SMALL News for the Township of South Frontenac. Look for updated information about groups and events mentioned in the guide as of April at the new website, Frontenac-Live.ca ENGINES For inclusion or to find out about advertising opportunities in next year’s guide, please contact us. 1095 Garrett St., rear building; Box 229, Sharbot Lake, Over 30 Years of Sales & Service! ON K0H 2P0 Ph: 613-279-3150; 1-888-779-3150; Fx: 613-279-3172 FULL MARINE SERVICE E-mail: [email protected]; website, www.frontenacnews.ca Outboards • Stern Drives 2-stroke • 4-stroke Photo credits, front cover, main photo: Peggy Spafford; Inset photos from top: Cycle- We service most models: fest sponsored by South Frontenac Rides, photo submitted; Buck Lake Boatilla for Evinrude Johnson, Mercury, Mariner, Yamaha, Honda Easter Seals Camp Merrywood, photo submitted; Sydenham Triathlon, photo by Hailey Mills; Sydenham Lake Canoe Club, photo submitted. of Contents Table 2381 County Road 6 Yarker, ON • 613-377-6881 bgmarineandsmallengines.ca 2 Township of South Frontenac - Bring our Community Together! 2017 Recreation & Activity Guide - www.southfrontenac.net 3 YOUTH YOUTH Let’s Get Creative Art Camps: March Break Art camp: Sydenham Lake Canoe Club day camp - multi-sport YOUTH - Camps March 13-17. Pastels, Clay, Acrylics, Mixed Media 9 -5. game-based program with focus on learning paddling Eco-Adventure Camp - Elbow Lake Environmental Summer art camps, every week in July. Art Instruction, skills. Information - sydenhamlakecanoeclub.com Education Centre near Perth Road Village. Three unique exploration of media, beach time in late afternoon, 9 programs are offered. For 10-14 year olds, Eco-Adventure – 5. Same price for March and summer camps - $250 Clubs & Programs Day Camp - 1 week day sessions, July & August. For 15- (sibling discount available) Information Carolyn Schaub 18 year olds - Leader In Training Program, 2-3 days in 613-376-6207 of visit carolynscreative.com After-School Program (during school year) early July. This camp includes a volunteer opportunity. Wednesdays 3:30-5:30pm, Prince Charles Public School, Red Cross Swim Program - Register online at www. Verona, Grades 5-8, Youth are welcome to come and Finally, for families there are Family Nights (for camper southfrontenac.net. See ad on page 5 for full details. families, during camp sessions) every Thursday night. participate in group games, activities, sports, or just to Info - 613-353-7968 or director@ecoadventurecamp. South Frontenac Day Camp Programs - Offered at hang out. Be prepared for indoor and outdoor activities. ca. See ecoadventurecamp.ca. (see ad below) The Point (Sydenham) and Gilmour Beach (Battersea) There is a yearly program supply fee of $20. Program in conjunction with the swim program. Session 1, offered by Northern Frontenac Community Services. Gould Lake Outdoor Centre - Gould Lake (Limestone July 3 - July 14 . Session 2, July 17 - July 28. Session Information 613-279-2244 or [email protected] District School Board) summer programs provide an 3, July 31 - August 11 (No programs on August 1- Frontenac 4-H Association - 4-H is a opportunity for students to gain high school credits through Civic Holiday) and Session 4, August 14 - August 25. canoe, kayak and hiking trips. Our programs build on one program for youth aged 9 to 21, There is Costs: $240/session (*$209 for session 3). also a Cloverbuds program for children another by continually providing increased skill training NOTE: This is based on 8 hour days - 8 am to 4 pm for and leadership opportunities as well as unique wilderness aged 6 to 8 years. Clubs offered in our earlier drop off times and later pick up times, check with county include beef, dairy, swine, horse, experiences. Online applications are now available at www. the site coordinator. An additional $5.00 for every 15 gouldlake.ca. Please refer to our website or call our office at community involvement, gardening, photography. minutes will be charged for any time beyond the 8 hours. Numerous additional opportunities include: 613.376.1433 for further registration details, course dates Register online at www.southfrontenac.net and costs. (see ad below) scholarships, camps, and out of county competitions. Sydenham Holiness Camp - 2807 Rutledge Road, The volunteers of the Association usually meet the Healthy Kids Park Drop in Program (New program Sydenham. July 7-16, for information and to register second Thursday of each month at the Glenburnie United for 2017) – The Healthy Kids Park Drop-In program call Pat Orser 613-329-2381 Church, 1028 Unity Rd. For information regarding clubs provides free fun recreational activities for kids age and to find a leader near you, contact Ann Babcock at 5-12. See ad on page 5 for full details. [email protected] or 613-372-2974 Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre’s Gould Lake Outdoor Centre Limestone District School Board CAMP Are you interested in nature, biology, conservation and ecology? Do you love being outdoors? Do you like swimming, hiking and canoeing? If you answered YES to any of these questions then Eco-Adventure Camp is the place for you! Eco-Adventure Camp takes place at the Classroom Without Walls beautiful Elbow Lake Environmental Education GRADE 6 GRADUATES GRADE 9-12 GRADUATES Youth - Camps Youth Centre near Perth Road Village, surrounded by Outdoor Escape is a 5-day course that focuses We offer a wide range of courses that allow protected forest and a private lake. on campcraft, canoeing and team building. It stdudents to further challenge themselves Three unique programs are offered: includes an overnight camping experience at by canoeing, hiking and kayaking in remote Eco-Adventure Day Camp (10-14 years): Gould Lake. and demanding environments. These courses 1-week day sessions, July & August. GRADE 7 GRADUATES visit Killarney Provincial Park, the Temagami Leader In Training Program (15-18 years): 2-3 Quest & GAP (Girls Adventure Program) are Wilderness Area, the Adirondack Mountains High days, early July + volunteer opportunity! introductory 8-day courses, featuring a 5-day Peak Region, Georgian Bay, Palmer Rapids, the Family Nights (for camper families, during canoe trip in Frontenac Park.