About Camp Adventure

What is Camp Adventure you ask?
This is some information I found on it for anyone that is interested in what I'm doing this summer...

*this information comes directly off of Camp Adventure's website at campadventure.uni.edu

At Camp Adventure™ Youth Services our vision is a simple one. We create magic moments for children and youth that last a lifetime. Magic occurs when reality exceeds one’s expectations.

Camp Adventure™ Youth Services provides surge care to US Army Installations throughout Europe in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In 2004-2005, Camp Adventure™ Youth Services placed over 250 students to provide services in support of troops recently deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan or for troops being reintegrated at their home installations after their tour of duty. The program has been offered at more than 150 sites in Asia, Europe, and South America and now serves 750,000 children and youth annually based on daily participation rates. Camp Adventure™ Youth Services has been successfully implemented at program sites in 27 countries/territories.

Staff development programs are offered at California State University-Chico, Fort Valley State University, Florida A & M University, Iowa State University, Macao Polytechnic University, Paine College, University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, University of Oregon, University of San Diego, University of Toledo, and Washington State University.

Extraordinary Benefits of Camp Adventure
The benefits of participating in Camp Adventure™ Youth Services are numerous, including:
-Practical experience with children and youth
-Practical experience is gained in working with children and youth that will build your practical and theoretical knowledge and your resume.
-Developing your skills: The program provides an opportunity to learn new skills and competencies in working with children and youth as you design and implement a child/youth program curriculum.
-Engaging in worthwhile work
-Providing service to others is an extraordinary way of giving of yourself. The effort you make creates meaningful opportunities and experiences for others.
-Cultural experiences: By traveling to other countries, you will have an opportunity to learn about other people and their cultures, broadening your own horizons.
-Developing new friendships: The program provides a great opportunity for developing meaningful relationships with other students. Student interns selected from throughout the United States reflect the diversity of our country.
-Compensation and financial benefits: Although Camp Adventure™ Youth Services does not offer participants a wage, we do support every individual’s living expenses, including the cost of food and lodging. Transportation to and from the site is included, as well as 12 hours of credit at a reduced cost. The total benefit package (airfare, lodging, funds for food, and credit at a reduced cost) exceeds $4,000 for every staff member.

you can find the brochure on their website or click on this LINK