Nova Scotia
Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is celebrating its 10th anniversary and preparing to launch the fifth annual June is Recreation Month (JRM) campaign!
Download the Community Tool Kit
The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness among Nova Scotians of all ages and abilities of the benefits of recreation and leisure to their quality of life. The campaign theme Recreation: 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 every day.
Activities of all kinds, not just physical, are acknowledged and celebrated.
Involvement in recreational activities leads to a healthy lifestyle and contributes to a healthy Nova Scotia. Celebrating June as Recreation Month is an exciting way to increase awareness and celebrate the benefits of recreation.
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are a team of volunteers assisting groups with their June is Recreation Month initiatives. If you need assistance, are looking for resources and ideas, contact your Ambassador!
Doug Branscomb - branscd@halifax.ca - Central Region
Norma MacLeod - nmacleod@newglasgow.ca - Highland Region
Janice Rand - jrand@modl.ca - South Shore Region
Deb Ryan - debryan@annapoliscounty.ns.ca - Valley Region
Pam Adams - padams@townofspringhill.ns.ca - Fundy Region
Meghan Dethridge - detherml@gov.ns.ca - Cape Breton Region
Become a Supporter
A SUPPORTER is a community, municipality, school, or association that agrees to implement at least 5 campaign activities. SUPPORTERS are provided with free JRM Frisbees. Supporters are eligible to win recreation equipment from Henderson Recreation. See details on line.
Sign on to celebrate the launch of JRM on June 1st and receive a Launch Tool Kit (balloons, bookmarks, and posters).
This toolkit provides over 230 activities and games, all aimed at incorporating active living into the classroom, playroom, recreation center, playground, and back yard.
The Creative Expressions Campaign, games, contests, draws and more provide great activity ideas for those working to promote the benefits of recreation.
The Recreation Fun Bug
Book the Fun Bug mascot for you parades, community gatherings and events.
The JRM Special Events Calendar
A free on-line calendar for posting and viewing special events, recreation opportunities and programs taking place throughout Nova Scotia during the month of June. Link the Calendar to your web site - increasing the reach even further.
Media Resources
JRM radio and newsprint ads are available to download and send to local media.
Merchandise
Bookmarks, bucket hats, banners, tattoos, shoe laces, and Frisbees are available to promote the benefits of recreation to the public.
For more information:www.recreationns.ns.ca or call us at 902-425-1128