{"id":95381,"date":"2026-07-25T03:15:49","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/beyond-the-ice-cream-fundy-scoops-helping-youth-grow\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T03:15:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T06:15:49","slug":"beyond-the-ice-cream-fundy-scoops-helping-youth-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/beyond-the-ice-cream-fundy-scoops-helping-youth-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the ice cream: Fundy Scoops helping youth grow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Lila Greenland, accompanied by co-worker David McLean, holds a cone of mariner\u2019s sea salt caramel ice cream at Fundy Scoops Dairy Bar. The ice cream flavour appears to be a popular choice among customers this season. Photo by Aidan Rawding \/Truro NewsArticle contentNORTH RIVER \u2013 With just over 30 ice cream flavours, how can you choose?THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentWell, Fundy Scoops Dairy Bar customers do seem to have a few go-to scoop selections this season, according to social enterprise manager Gabrielle Wheeldon.Article contentArticle content\u201cOh, definitely mariner\u2019s sea salt caramel. That one is a huge seller, as well as double chocolate mousse,\u201d said Wheeldon, adding that chocolate peanut butter cup is another popular flavour.Article contentArticle contentSince opening day on May 15, youth staff have been working hard doling out cold treats for customers at the ice cream shop in North River.Article content\u201cI would say so far, we\u2019ve had an incredible season. Obviously the \u2026 sunny days keep us constantly busy, and we\u2019re always serving customers,\u201d said Wheeldon.Article content\u201cIt\u2019s my first year here,\u201d she continued, \u201cbut there are regulars that come and all our staff recognize them, so that\u2019s nice to see.\u201dArticle contentWheeldon believes Canada Day has been their busiest day so far this season.Article contentIMPACTArticle contentFundy Scoops Dairy Bar is a social enterprise of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colchester East Hants, and has been operating since 2019. All profits from the ice cream shop go back into the organization to support youth programming.Article contentThe ice cream shop employs local youth, including \u2018littles\u2019 from the Big Brothers Big Sisters matching program.Article contentWorking at Fundy Scoops Dairy Bar allows youth the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, foster friendships, and provide mentorship to one another.Article contentArticle content\u201cThat is our main focus \u2026 seeing them build leadership skills,\u201d explains Wheeldon, \u201cseeing them move into more leadership roles within the dairy bar, and just seeing how they can influence the younger kids that start working here.\u201dArticle content Gabrielle Wheeldon, social enterprise manager at Fundy Scoops Dairy Bar, says youth mentorship is the main focus at the North River ice cream shop. Photo by Aidan Rawding \/Truro NewsArticle contentClose to 20 youth staff are working at Fundy Scoops this season; some are returning, and others are working at the social enterprise for the first time.Article content\u201cIt\u2019s great. I love working here,\u201d said returning employee Lila Greenland.Article content\u201cYou can\u2019t hate your job if you\u2019re scooping ice cream. People are just so friendly, and the environment with your co-workers is great.\u201dArticle contentWheeldon said seeing staff provide mentorship to one another is a highlight of her job.Article content\u201cIt\u2019s just nice to see the ones that have worked here for a few years, really taking on that role of mentoring and teaching,\u201d said Wheeldon.Article content\u201cEvery day, they\u2019re learning so much, and that is just, honestly, that has been one of my highlights from the summer, is just seeing how awesome teenagers really are.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lila Greenland, accompanied by co-worker David McLean, holds a cone of mariner\u2019s sea salt caramel ice cream at Fundy Scoops Dairy Bar. The ice cream flavour appears to be a popular choice among customers this season. 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