EDMUND RICE CAMPS (SA) INC PROVIDES CAMPS, DAY ACTIVITES
AND OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE
AND FAMILIES. ERC ALSO PROVIDES VOLUNTEERS, PARTICULARLY
YOUNG ADULTS, WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO GAIN EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING WORKING WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
EXPERIENCING DISADVANTAGE.
ERC also provides training and workshops to individuals, organisations
and
agencies. The trainings that we run provide valuable funds to ensure
our other services are able to run.
Essentially the camps are about providing children with opportunities
to reach their full potential. We do this by providing an environment that
is inclusive and encourages participation, friendship and trust. The
fostering of relationships is encouraged through our unique provision of
one on one mentoring and care during the young person’s time on camp.
ERC is attempting to meet the growing needs of South Australian families through the continuation of current programs to ensure that as many children, young people and families as possible, are given the opportunity to access services, respite and recreation.
The leaders (mentors) on camps and day activities are volunteers ranging in age from 16 years old and onwards. They are recruited through SEEK volunteer, GoVolunteer, Volunteering SA, word of mouth, schools, universities, TAFE colleges and through some workplaces.
Our volunteers undergo intense training in mandatory reporting (Child Safe Environments), behaviour management and our policy and guidelines. Each volunteer is subject to a police check, interview and reference check before they participate as a leader on a camp or day activity.
ERC SA also has comprehensive policies on child protection, approved activities, supervision ratios, physical presence and contact, transport and first aid. These policies are available for your information.
Edmund Rice Camps SA Inc provides camps, day activities, trainings and support services to the community of South Australia.
Essentially our services are about providing children with opportunities to reach their full potential. We do this by providing an environment that is inclusive and encourages participation, friendship and trust. The fostering of relationships is encouraged through our unique provision of one on one mentoring and care during the young person’s time on camp
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Edmund Rice Camps provides holidays, recreational activities & on-going support for children,
young people (6-15 years) and families who are disadvantaged
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The camps and activities are aimed at developing self-esteem & confidence, cooperation
and team building skills, in an environment where equality, respect & friendship
are of high importance
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Participants and Leaders have a one to one ratio. Leaders attend trainings in various areas
such as mandated notification, food handling, conflict resolution, behaviour management
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Edmund Rice Camps supports the community development model, in that participants
are given opportunities to develop their own leadership skills and when appropriate to
explore the possibilities of becoming leaders themselves on camps
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Family camps aim to strengthen family relationships, provide opportunities for networking, as
well as enabling families to experience a holiday together, an opportunity that may otherwise
not be available to them.
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Participants are referred to us through agencies such as Families SA, Centacare, Anglicare
SA, The Smith Family, Uniting Care Wesley & schools Camps, Retreats & Group Bookings
We run camps for children, young people & families each school holidays. Usually these are run for specific target groups. For all enquiries about children attending them or to volunteer for them please contact us. Alternatively, if you have a group that you would like us to provide a camp or retreat for we can plan, facilitate & evaluate one for you. Contact us to discuss how best to met your needs, costs, staffing and planning.
Activity Days and/or Community Events are held for all client groups and/or the community at large individually at various times throughout the year, when a camp is not being run for that particular group. Activity Days usually range from in-house craft days to excursions to the movies, zoo, rock climbing etc. Activity Days are also held for families. Community Events are often held at various location and are run almost like fetes with lots of activities and options for children, young people & families to participate in.
Training Services
We pride ourselves on being leaders in trainings for and with children, young people, families as well as organisations, individuals and agencies in the community. Trainings we offer include Child Safe Environments training (accredited by Families SA) Protective Behaviours, Change Management, Team Building and Food Handling. The best bit is that all funds raised through our trainings go towards providing our other services to children, young people, volunteers and families. For more information please see the downloads section to obtain the appropriate forms
