Rock Eagle 4-H Center: Environmental Education
Camp EcoAdventure Volunteer Information
Camp EcoAdventure is an environmental education day camp run by Rock Eagle EE staff. The goal of the program is to offer an affordable, educational, and fun day camp to children who are interested in our local natural resources.
Volunteers are an integral part of Camp EcoAdventure. During a typical day at Rock Eagle, volunteers may be asked to perform a variety of duties some of which include:
- Taking pictures for the EcoAdventure scrapbook
- Helping campers with crafts or activities.
- Leading activities, games, and songs with the campers.
- Providing leadership and a being positive role model for the campers.
- Educating the campers about recycling, reducing, and reusing.
- Handing out snacks and drinks during snack time.
- Partaking in the activities of Camp EcoAdventure which may include hiking, canoeing, sampling for inverts in Rock Eagle lake, dissecting fish, and many other adventures.
Requirements of Camp EcoAdventure Volunteers
Volunteers must:
- Be a current 4-Her or 4-H Volunteer.
- Work from 8:00- 5:00 at least two days between April 2th - April 6th 2012.
- Provide their own transportation to and from Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
- Attend a 2 hour Camp EcoAdventure volunteer training session prior to camp.
- Be willing to assist campers throughout the day.
- Actively partake in the management of the campers throughout the volunteer day.
- Be a positive role model within natural resource conservation.
Perks to Volunteering
- Volunteering for Rock Eagle not only looks great on your resume but is a fun and rewarding experience.
- Lunch is provided by Rock Eagle allowing the volunteers to eat lunch with the campers.
- Volunteers will also receive a Rock Eagle Camp Ecoadventure T-Shirt.
Want to Volunteer?
To become a Rock Eagle Ecoadventure Volunteer, Click on the appropriate link below, fill out the volunteer form and submit to Becky Collins by email at beckyg@uga.edu, by fax at 706 484 2888, or by mail at Rock Eagle 4-H Center 350 Rock Eagle Road, Eatonton, Ga 31024.
Camp EcoAdventure 2012 Schedule
Campers will be divided into the following age groups:
Alligators: 6-7 year olds, Box Turtles 8-9 year olds & Corn Snakes: 10-11 year olds
Team Challenge (April 2nd, Monday):
Learn what it takes to be a good team member through games and team challenges. During the afternoon the Alligators will visit the Rock Eagle animals. The Box Turtle's will go on a canoeing challenge while the Corn snakes challenge themselves with a thrilling ride on the swing shot, where campers soar back and forth on a giant swing.
Icky, Creepy, and Cool Science (April 3rd, Tuesday):
In this session we explore all things icky, creepy and cool through science experiments and fun activities. Campers will learn about polymers, make slime, eat dirt pudding and dissect owl pellets. Who knew being gross could be so much fun?
Did You Hear That? (April 4th, Wednesday):
This session will focus on our five senses and how we use them every day. Campers will perform various experiments and activities to test their senses, while discovering which sense is their best. Campers will make an instrument to take home.
Finding the FBI (April 5th, Thursday):
Who are the FBI you ask? Fungus, Bacteria and Invertebrates that is. Campers will get wet and muddy as they tromp through the forest and the aquatic ecosystems of Rock Eagle looking for the FBI. (Students will need to bring extra shoes and clothes)
Looking into the Past (April 6th, Friday):
Learn about the people who once inhabited Rock Eagle through exploration of pioneer and Native American cultures. Campers will travel back in time and use tools and play games to learn about Rock Eagle's past.
Check out the Volunteer Pictures from Camp Ecoadventure 2011.
Thanks to our 2011 Volunteers!
We could not have done it without the help of our dedicated volunteers.
Carol Jackson,Tracy Hays, Sherry Deaton, Katlyn Lavelle, Jeri Ford and Betty Jean Jordan!
Become a Ecoadventure Volunteer Today!
Attention Applicants: To submit these forms by email, use the "Save As" function and save a copy of the form to your computer, then either attach the filled out form to a email or push the "Submit by Email" button on the bottom of the form.
Contact Us
For additional information about Camp EcoAdventure, email Becky Collins or call (706) 484-2836.
