Hello, my name is Mary, and I’m the founder here at The Little Apples Nature Camp and I love nature! Whether it’s hiking, camping, canoeing, playing, or exploring, it’s where I feel both peaceful and adventurous all at once!
I have big dreams for this program and the students in it. I want them to feel nature is a place for them. I want to empower them so that whenever they feel stressed or alone, they can have a special place in nature. I want them to practice and learn tools to be reflective and in touch with themselves and others.
I also want to encourage them to take care of our environment and each other. My goal is for them to feel connected, happy, and confident exploring nature whenever they want. I want them to see nature as a peaceful place for them that they can visit whenever they need to.
Even though this is my first time running a nature camp, I’ve been organizing camps for 15 years now – hard to believe it’s been this long already! In 2009 while still a student at McMaster University, I started Les Petites Pommes French Programs to help students learn, practice, and feel confident in French. Throughout these 15 years, we’ve always included nature trips while learning French, but I’m thrilled to make nature our main focus now. Plus, it’s the first time I’m running an English program!
I can’t wait to adventure with all of you this summer and I’m looking forward to creating many new happy memories!
-Mary