The Municipal Recreation Program offered by the
Town of Shelburne is administered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The Parks and Recreation Office is located at
the Shelburne Town Hall 168 Water Street (
2nd floor),
phone (902) 875 3873,--- fax (902) 875
3932.
email: tnshelb@auracom.com
for our INFORMATION GUIDE in PDF Format,
- 106 KB - click here
. for
our SERVICES BROCHURE in PDF format, - 20 KB - click here
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10,000 Steps a Day
Sign up for our email mailing list! The Parks and Recreation Dept. has an email contact list for local community
groups and volunteers.
Join our Comminuty Groups Contact List by emailing the Department at tnshelb@auracom.com Provide us with an email address for a contact person in your group
and we'll add them.
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2008 Summer Program Information NEW!! -- Bike Routes information Recreation
News
Physical Activity Strategy and Shelburne Regional High School Community Use information click here
Shelburne
Bashers Baseball website
Trail Development King St Skatepark  Resources
For Community Groups and Volunteers
Program Development Assistance funding General Information -- Choosing activities for children, Physical Activity Guides Loyalist 5 Mile Road Race Registration Link -2008 information posted
Scrapbook -- local programs and events
Parks and Recreation Dept. 2007 Annual Report in PDF format
Guide for parents and organizations providing eligible programs of physical activity concerning receipts and tax regulations http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/fitness/ Details about the definition of an eligible program http://www.fin.gc.ca/news06/06-084e.html
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Shelburne County Lobster Festival 
Kids' Fair Play FUNd
Jumpstart 
Volunteer Week
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This space is available for publicity of locally
sponsored programs and events.
To have your event added to this space, contact:
Shelburne Parks and Recreation Department
phone (902) 875 3873-----fax (902) 875 3932
email: tnshelb@auracom.com
Check our RECREATION NEWS section too!
March 17, 2008
Applications for Student Summer Employment
Applications for student summer employment with the Parks and Recreation Department will be received until 4:30pm on Friday April 18, 2008.
Application forms, job descriptions and other information can be obtained by contacting the Shelburne Parks and Recreation Office, 168 Water St., 2nd floor. Phone 875 3873.
Application forms are also available at the Town Office, and the Human Resource Centre, 218 Water St. These forms can also be downloaded from the Town’s website www.auracom.com/tnshelb - use the Parks and Recreation Department link. Applications already on file for this year do not need to be re-submitted. Applications and/or resumes may be submitted by mail, fax, email, or delivered by hand.
All positions are subject to funding approvals from various agencies.
Approvals for all positions are conditional on completion of Consent
for Disclosure of Criminal Record Information, a Child Abuse Register –
Request for Search, and a Drivers License Client Record Abstract.
Job Descriptions:
Special Events Coordinator
Parks Worker
Application for Employment
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Choosing the Right Activity Program for Your Child
Downloads - Physical Activity Guides -- Public Health Agency of Canada
Download - Canada's Guide to Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
Children's Fitness Tax Credit Information:
Guide for parents and organizations providing eligible programs of physical
activity
concerning receipts and tax regulations http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/fitness/
Details about the definition of an eligible program http://www.fin.gc.ca/news06/06-084e.html
The Kid’s Fair Play FUNd’s mission is to provide opportunities
for all kids in Shelburne County to participate in
Sport, Recreational, and Cultural activities.
Participation contributes to the healthy development
of children and youth assisting them to achieve personal excellence.
Knowledge and skill learned as children are carried with
them as they become adults to be used throughout their lifetime.
The Kids’ Fair Play FUNd is a Fund administered by the
Municipality of Shelburne in cooperation with the other Municipal units
in the County as well as businesses, commounity groups,
and individuals to assist the children and youth of Shelburne County.
How to Access the FUNd
Applications to assist children and youth under 19 years
of age are received at any time throughthout the year and reviewed for
approval 4 times per year on or shortly after the following dates: December
15, March 15, June 15 and September 15.
An application form can be downloaded from here or can
be requested from any of the Recreation Departments in Shelburne County.
Contact your local Recreation Department to access the
Kids’ Fair Play FUNd or to find out more about other
assistance programs for childern and youth such as the
Canadian Tire Foundation for Families Jump Start Program and KidSport.
The Municipality of Shelburne Recreation Department is
a member of the Shelburne/ Yarmouth KidSport Chapter
and the Canadian Tire South West Jump Start Chapter.
How to Help the Kids’FairPlay FUNd
1. Supporting the Kids’ Fair FUNd will help kids overcome
obstacles to participation.
Supporting the FUNd can be given in
a number of forms such as those listed below:
2. A direct financial donation can be made to the FUNd
by the way of the Municipality of Shelburne Receipts for financial donations
will be provided for income tax purposes.
3. The FUNd accepts donations of new or used equipment.
4. Donations of goods and services can be used for prizes
at various fundraising projects held throughout the year.
5. By participating in fundraising events such as the
annual 4 ball scramble golf tournament you are making a direct contribution
to the FUNd. The tournament
shot gun start is at 9:00am. The event held late in August is lots
of fun at
the River Hills Golf and Country Club
in Clyde River, Shelburne County.
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity to make
a difference in the lives of children and youth in Shelburne County
then you should consider volunteer service as a member
of one or both committees that make the FUNd work.
The Application Review Committee approves the spending
of the money in the FUNd.
The Fundraising Committee organizes events to raise money
and seeks out source to money to support the work of the FUNd
What does a quality sport or recreation program look like?
A quality sport and recreation program:
For more information on the High Five program, click here
The Department of
Health Promotion and Protection is a department of the provincial government
focusing on improving
the health of Nova Scotians.
In 2006, Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Protection launched
a health promotion campaign for parents of young children.
The goal of this campaign is to motivate and support
parents to take small steps to improve the health and safety of their children.
The campaign addresses four topic areas: healthy eating, physical activity, car seats and booster seats, and second-hand smoke in the home.
momsanddads.ca
is a centrepiece of the campaign - a place where parents can find helpful
information and practical ideas.
Program Development Assistance
The Shelburne Parks and Recreation Commission may provide funding to
assist with the development of community activities.
This assistance is available to sport groups, outdoor groups, cultural
groups as well as other agencies and associations for the creation, expansion
and improvement of recreation opportunities for the people of Shelburne.
The assistance requested should provide for program and leadership
development.
The application form will provide an opportunity to describe the program
and its objectives as well as requesting detailed financial information.
A financial statement and evaluation concerning the funds applied for
must be completed and returned.
For further information, contact:
Shelburne Parks & Recreation Departemt Office
875 3873
