Workshops, programs, and projects are offered at various times throughout the year depending on interest, facilitators, and funding.
Summer Leadership Camps for Girls
The details:
Available camp dates are:
July 5th week - FULL
July 12th week - FULL
July 19th week - FULL
July 26th week - FULL
August 3rd week - FULL
August 9th week - FULL
Transportation options are available to help get kids to and from camp if needed. To register contact Lil at girlscamp@secondstory.ca or 902-640-3044.
Second Story recognizes the support of the United Way of Lunenburg County and the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
- There is no cost to attend
- For female youth aged 9-12 years old in Lunenburg and Queens County
- Each camp will have 4 participants and if restrictions allow, we will open it up to 5 participants closer to each camp
- All camps will be held in Lunenburg and assistance with transportation will be offered as needed
- Each camp will be Monday to Thursday. Camps take place during the day, please note that there is no overnight component
- During camp, youth will participate in a day hike and kayaking trip, as well as skill-building activities including STEM, environmentally conscious, and creativity
- With the limited number of spaces available this summer, participants are only able to attend one week of camp
- Please Note: adaptations to each camp will be made as needed in response to public health protocols.
Available camp dates are:
July 5th week - FULL
July 12th week - FULL
July 19th week - FULL
July 26th week - FULL
August 3rd week - FULL
August 9th week - FULL
Transportation options are available to help get kids to and from camp if needed. To register contact Lil at girlscamp@secondstory.ca or 902-640-3044.
Second Story recognizes the support of the United Way of Lunenburg County and the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
Boys Kayaking Adventure Day Trips
Second Story Women's Centre has partnered with Cape LaHave Adventures to facilitate 4 FREE kayaking day trips this summer for male identified youth age 9-12 years old in Lunenburg or Queens County.
Adventurers will be dropped off 9am at Cape LaHave Adventures and picked up at 1:30pm. At time of registration adventurers will receive a free lunch box and water bottle. Support with transportation will be provided as needed.
Available camp dates:
Friday July 9th - FULL
Friday July 23rd - FULL
Friday August 6th - FULL
Friday August 20th - FULL
To register: liz@secondstory.ca or 902-640-3044
Second Story recognizes the support of the United Way of Lunenburg County and the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
Adventurers will be dropped off 9am at Cape LaHave Adventures and picked up at 1:30pm. At time of registration adventurers will receive a free lunch box and water bottle. Support with transportation will be provided as needed.
Available camp dates:
Friday July 9th - FULL
Friday July 23rd - FULL
Friday August 6th - FULL
Friday August 20th - FULL
To register: liz@secondstory.ca or 902-640-3044
Second Story recognizes the support of the United Way of Lunenburg County and the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
Circles of Support
Elizabeth Fry of Mainland Nova Scotia in partnership with SSWC is offering a support program for women and gender-oppressed people who have been criminalized.
The program offers free wrap-around support and legal consultation. Services are currently limited to a virtual format due to current provincial health restrictions. Second Story will refer individuals looking to be part of this program that will run until the end of August 2021. For more info, contact us at info@secondstory.ca.
Elizabeth Fry of Mainland Nova Scotia in partnership with SSWC is offering a support program for women and gender-oppressed people who have been criminalized.
The program offers free wrap-around support and legal consultation. Services are currently limited to a virtual format due to current provincial health restrictions. Second Story will refer individuals looking to be part of this program that will run until the end of August 2021. For more info, contact us at info@secondstory.ca.
**Please note, due to Covid-19, the programming below has been temporarily suspended. SSWC looks forward to re-starting all of our programming once it is safe to do so!
Stepping out
**Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19
Wednesdays 11:00 am
A walking group for women who enjoy getting out in the fresh air.
Wednesdays 11:00 am
A walking group for women who enjoy getting out in the fresh air.
COMMUNITY LUNCH AND LEARN
**Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19
Third Tuesday of every month 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.
A lunch time community gathering to connect with each other, enjoy good food, and often hear from others. All genders welcome.
Third Tuesday of every month 12:00 noon to 1:00pm.
A lunch time community gathering to connect with each other, enjoy good food, and often hear from others. All genders welcome.
WOMEN'S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Second Story Women's Centre has initiated a support group for women and gender-oppressed people dealing with the loss of a partner. For more information, and to let Christine know you are interested in participating in this group after Covid restrictions are lifted, please call 902-397-1625 or email christine@secondstory.ca
GOOD VIBRATIONS DRUMMING
**Temporarily suspended due to Covid-19
Sundays at 1:00pm. No experience needed! Drumming is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy levels and mobility, form friendships, and provide a lot of fun!! Drums are provided & personal drums are welcome.
Sundays at 1:00pm. No experience needed! Drumming is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, increase energy levels and mobility, form friendships, and provide a lot of fun!! Drums are provided & personal drums are welcome.
Please register for all workshops by calling SSWC. Programs are free and open to all women. Coed programs are advertised as such or say, "Everyone welcome."