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FREE! Youth Day at Duntroon – Saturday, July 9
Saturday, July 9, 2022
An enchanted musical pathway from sunrise to sunset at Duntroon Highlands Golf Club.
This year we are hosting an entire day of FREE events for youth and families in celebration of Nunavut Day!
Participants can stroll through the breathtaking landscape and explore musical ‘stations’ equipped with ready-to-play instruments. These musical instruments are made of recycled materials such as wood, metal, rock, steel, plastic and are designed to be played ‘unplugged’ by both children and adults at their leisure.
Come and enjoy the serenity of nature coupled with exquisite cuisine and uncover your inner musician, inspired by the sounds of the wind, water and birds!
USE THE RSVP FORMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO REGISTER!
Here is a timeline for all of the youth & family events scheduled to take place at the Duntroon Highlands House.
Click on a row below for more details about each event.
BLUE = FREE RSVP REQUIRED
RED = PREPAID MEAL OPTION AVAILABLE
Check out the bottom of this page for details on how to RSVP and prepay for any meals.
Morning
10 am Forest Adventure - Group I
Start off the morning with a magical tour of the musical pathway. Discover and try-out a series of hand-made musical instruments designed by Eric Cadesky, founder of Canada’s amazing Glass Orchestra. Each instrument is carefully positioned and hidden along the pathway in a journey that awakens your senses and empowers your mind.Your musical hosts include Danielle Belec, Lara Heaton and Eric Cadesky, accompanied by the soothing sounds of nature and birdsong.
Recommended ages 4-9. Please sign up for only ONE morning group (Group I or II) using the RSVP form on the bottom of this page.
11 am Forest Adventure - Group II
Start off the morning with a magical tour of the musical pathway. Discover and try-out a series of hand-made musical instruments designed by Eric Cadesky, founder of Canada’s amazing Glass Orchestra. Each instrument is carefully positioned and hidden along the pathway in a journey that awakens your senses and empowers your mind.
Your musical hosts include Danielle Belec, Lara Heaton and Eric Cadesky, accompanied by the soothing sounds of nature and birdsong.
Recommended ages 4-9. Please sign up for only ONE morning group (Group I or II) using the RSVP form on the bottom of this page.
Afternoon
12 pm - Lunch with Live Music
Enjoy live music outdoors with the trendy Celtic-folk duo “A New Ground.”
Order a $10 pre-packaged meal consisting of sandwiches, healthy snacks and fruit. Water & drinks are also provided on-site. Vegan options are available upon request. You are also welcome to RSVP free of charge and bring your own lunch.
All ages welcome. Use the RSVP form at the bottom of this page to register.
2 pm - Arctic Olympic Games
Join Collingwood-resident Muckpaloo Ipeelie, founder of the Inuit Urban Identity Project on a fascinating presentation about Inuit Culture at the Highlands House.
Muckpaloo then takes us on a guided walk toward a large field, where we’ll join her guests Tauni and Aalpi in a fun game of Arctic Olympics. Different stations will be set up all throughout the field and include a drum maker, who shares his knowledge and musical talent.
ALL AGES WELCOME! Use the RSVP form at the bottom of this page to register.
Evening
6 pm - Campfire & Storytelling
The campfire begins with local historian Annette Sandberg and Indigenous painter Paul Shilling for a storytelling session about the legendary heroes of the past and the many mysteries of the Niagara Escarpment.
Feel free to bring your own meal. Water & drinks are also provided on-site.Use the RSVP form at the bottom of this page to register. You may wish to consider bringing a bottle of bug spray to this event!
Philosophy
L.E.A.D. (Listen, Empathize, Act, Drive) is a concept developed by Marilyn Field, the education visionary and founder of YouthLEADArts. The activities are designed to focus on one’s inner-awareness, while using the elevating power of music as a critical component of the environment.
VENUE
Duntroon Highlands House
1226 Concession 10 N Nottawasaga Rd, Duntroon, ON L0M 1H0Â
Note: Use the “Sideroad 21 & 22” entrance just off of Concession 10 Road, not the main golf club entrance. Our volunteers will help direct you with parking.
Don’t Forget To Bring The Following:
- Umbrella, in case of rain. All activities will go on under a tent in the event of inclement weather.
- Blanket or foldable chair for the live concert and campfire.
- Comfortable clothing and walking shoes or boots. The grass can get muddy in some places in the event of light rain.
- Bottle of water, or better yet your favourite mug to refill our well water.
- Sunscreen and a hat. We’re really counting on some sun!
These events have been made possible thanks to the generous support of Duntroon Highlands Golf Club.
Use the following RSVP forms below to register your child(ren) for any of the above-mentioned activities. Only register the correct number of participating youth. Parents should not be included in the RSVP, but are welcome to join in on the fun!
Who's Attending
142 people are attending FREE! Youth Day at Duntroon – Saturday, July 9
