FREE! Youth Day at Duntroon Highlands Golf
USE THE RSVP FORMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE TO REGISTER!
A Musical Adventure
This year we are once again hosting an entire day of FREE activities for youth at Ontario’s premier golf course. Its breathtaking views of South Georgian Bay, dramatic landscape features and relaxed atmosphere have made it a favourite place for locals and visitors to experience the fun and freedom of being outdoors.
Participants can stroll through the breathtaking grounds 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 and uncover your inner musician, inspired by the sounds of the wind, water and birds!
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. Check out the bottom of this page for details on how to RSVP.
Morning
10 am Musical Pathways - Session I
An introduction to music, rhythm, listening and performing with instruments custom-made from recycled materials.
Start off the morning with music! Discover your rhythm and try-out a series of hand-made musical instruments designed by Eric Cadesky, founder of Canada’s amazing Glass Orchestra. Meet the mouse Allegro and the cat Adagio, who are passionate about music and sound, and would love to show you around in the world of music.
Your musical hosts include Lara Heaton, Marilyn Reid and Susan Connolly.
Recommended ages 3-8. Please sign up for only ONE morning group (Session I or II) using the RSVP form on the bottom of this page.
11 am Musical Pathways - Session II
An introduction to music, rhythm, listening and performing with instruments custom-made from recycled materials.
Start off the morning with music! Discover your rhythm and try-out a series of hand-made musical instruments designed by Eric Cadesky, founder of Canada’s amazing Glass Orchestra. Meet the mouse Allegro and the cat Adagio, who are passionate about music and sound, and would love to show you around in the world of music.
Your musical hosts include Lara Heaton, Marilyn Reid and Susan Connolly.
Recommended ages 3-8. Please sign up for only ONE morning group (Session I or II) using the RSVP form on the bottom of this page.
Afternoon
2-4 pm - Introduction to Drumming
Experience the exhilaration of rhythmic drumming guided by Bambalamb Kidd for 45 minutes, followed by an enlightening session with Aalpi Kimarluk, who will introduce the audience to the essence of Inuit drumming, using a drum hand-crafted by Elder Piita Irniq.
There is no need to bring a drum. Simply show up and enjoy!
ALL AGES WELCOME! Use the RSVP form at the bottom of this page to register.
Meet Your Hosts
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
1352 Concession 10 N Nottawasaga Rd, Duntroon, ON L0M 1H0
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.
- 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!
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.
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.
Enjoy live music outdoors with the trendy Celtic-folk duo “A New Ground.”
Join Collingwood-resident Muckpaloo Ipeelie, founder of the Inuit Urban Identity Project on a fascinating presentation about Inuit Culture at the Highlands House.
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.
