As our philosophy states above, NYAD offers programs that incorporate and celebrate the whole child in all environments, including the natural environment. NYAD wants to remove all barriers for children to explore the outdoor and enhance their life experiences any time of the year; spring, fall, dry, wet and cold days, which living in Ontario provides.

NYAD centres are mainly located in "high risk, fiscally challenged neighborhoods". Clients that NYAD services are families that usually are not be able to afford the protective clothing that supports all weather conditions.

With a Muddy Buddy, all children are provided with a waterproof (yet breathable) coverall to put atop of their outdoor clothing/snowsuits. When the snow begins to melt, the children can stay warm and dry which also makes parents happy; no longer will they be required to wash their children's winter snow gear nightly.


These coveralls, purchased with our revenue from Dolphin Bingo, allow NYAD to stay true to their philosophy; children exploring, discovering and mastering the outdoor environment with no concerns or worries.