Lizzi’s Loop Adventure Camp

October 24, 2025

Lizzi’s Loop Adventure Camp was created in honour of Lizzi MacEachern, a vibrant and joyful young girl from Port Hood who touched many lives before passing away unexpectedly at the young age of 11. Lizzi embodied all that we hope to inspire on the Get Active team— kindness, laughter, friendship, inclusion, and a love for being active.

The camp was specially designed for children ages four to six so they can experience the magic of summer camp, just like their older siblings. It offers a fun, safe, and imaginative introduction to the world of outdoor adventure and play. At its heart is the idea that every child deserves to feel the excitement of going to camp, to make new friends, explore nature, be creative, and leave each day with a sense of wonder.

One of the camp’s most special features is Lizzi’s Loop, a trail built in her memory. The trail winds gently through a beautiful natural setting in Port Hood, offering a perfect space for imagination and movement. It’s a place where campers go on scavenger hunts, story walks, superhero missions, and nature explorations. The loop itself was created with help and input from Lizzi’s family and community members who wanted to honour her memory in a meaningful and lasting way.

Each day at Lizzi’s Loop Adventure Camp is built around a fun and engaging theme—Teddy Bear Picnic, Under the Sea, Bug Day, and Superhero Day—with hands-on crafts, physical activities, creative games, songs, and stories.

During Teddy Bear Picnic Day, each child brought their favourite teddy bear along for their annual check-up with Get Active team member, “Dr. Brooke MacLellan,” who made the experience both playful and memorable. On Bug Day, campers ventured into the wilderness to search for creepy crawlies and even built their very own bug habitats to take home. Superhero Day allowed children to create their own superhero personas, complete with custom powers and costumes, and work on their agility through fun obstacle courses and challenges.

The children were full of excitement from the moment they arrived each day. They made colourful crafts, explored new activities, and stayed active through games, dancing, and trail adventures.

This summer, campers joined us from across Inverness County—from Inverness to Creignish to Whycocomagh—and friendships blossomed across communities. A standout moment was on Superhero Day, when our very own “Peter Parker,” Hayden Gillies, made a surprise appearance and brought an extra spark of magic to the day.

Leading this initiative was Summer Student Coordinator Marisa MacLellan. Now in her second season with the Get Active team, Marisa brought her creativity, leadership, and love for working with children to every aspect of the camp. As she prepares to enter the Education program at StFX University this fall, we were lucky to benefit from her natural ability to inspire, organize, and bring joy to each day of programming.

The Get Active team, made up of some of Lizzi’s former teammates, classmates, and friends, put their hearts into creating a camp filled with joy and meaning. The camp has become a beautiful part of Lizzi’s legacy—carrying forward the joy she brought to those around her and making sure every child leaves with laughter, memories, and a little bit of Lizzi’s sparkle.