At camp, kids build skills for life!
About Camp GROW
Camp GROW (Gaining a Respect for the Outdoors and our World) seeks to bring youth together for two weeks to cultivate an appreciation for and understanding of the natural environment and its links to healthy and sustainable communities. Through a variety of fun outdoor and experiential learning activities, the camp will highlight Antigua and Barbuda's unique ecology while fostering responsible environmental stewardship. The camp also aims to increase youth's knowledge of local agricultural practices and how agriculture impacts our lives.
Camp GROW is a partnership between Peace Corps Volunteers , The Environmental Awareness Group of Antigua & Barbuda (EAG), and the Gilbert Agricultural & Rural Development Center (GARD Center). Camp GROW will empower youth and inspire leadership through the development of life skills such as decision-making, critical thinking and teamwork. It will provide an opportunity for campers to have fun and get their hands dirty while developing a relationship with the world around them.
Learn more about the fun activities that we have planned for this year's camp by clicking on the "calendar" button below.
August 13th - August 24th
2012
Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Please check back soon for more information about Camp GROW 2012.
Calendar of Activities
The calendar for Camp GROW 2012 is still a work in progress. However, if you would like to view the calendar of activities for our 2011 camp, click on the .pdf file below.
Camp_GROW_Calendar.pdf
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Registration Information
Thank you for inquiring about Camp GROW. At this time, registration for 2011 is closed. Camp GROW took place from July 11th - July 22nd (2011). Please keep checking back about registration for 2012.
If you have questions about Camp GROW, please send them to admin_gardc.org or eag_candw.ag .
What does my camper need to bring to camp?
Campers need to bring the following items with them to camp every day:
We suggest that campers also bring:
If your camper will have difficulty bringing any of these items to camp, please let us know so that we can assist.
Tuesdays and Fridays are camp T-Shirt days, please make sure your camper wears their T-shirt on those days.
Countdown to Camp.pdf
"No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted."
- Aesop
Volunteer Opportunities
Camp GROW is seeking volunteers to assist with several aspects of this year's summer camp. We need volunteer camp counselors, facilitators, trainers, fundraisers and people to help with many other areas. We are looking for both part-time and full-time volunteers, so whatever time you can offer we'll gladly accept.
If you would like to donate your time to the success of Camp GROW, please complete the Volunteer Information form below and submit it to rhall_gardc.org . Alternatively, you can print the form and submit it in person at EAG's offices in St. John's or the GARD Center's offices in Mercers Creek.
For more information, please contact us directly.
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Volunteer Information Form.pdf
Donate Materials to Camp GROW
Help us keep our costs low by contributing new or gently used supplies to Camp GROW. Check out our Wish List to see what supplies are needed most. Every little bit helps!
If you'd like to donate supplies please contact the EAG or the GARD Center. Supplies can be dropped off at either office or we will gladly arrange for pickup.
Make a Monetary Donation to
Camp GROW
If you live within Antigua and Barbuda and would like to make a financial contribution to Camp GROW, please call or stop by EAG's Office in St. John's. We can accept donations over the phone with a credit card or you can write a check payable to "the Environmental Awareness Group" with a note in the memo section which reads, "for Camp GROW".
If you live outside of Antigua and Barbuda and would like to make a financial contribution to ensure the success of Camp GROW, please contact us via email at either admin_gardc.org or eag_candw.ag
On behalf of the Camp GROW project team and our campers, we thank you for your donations!
In 2011, Camp GROW was able to offer nearly 20 campers scholarship positions, ensuring that every camper who wanted to attend summer camp was able to. This would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors both inside and outside of Antigua. These donations helped to cover the camp's operating costs such as craft supplies, boat rides, snacks, t-shirts and much more.
For 2012, we're hoping that more sponsors will get involved and help us make this year's camp even better. If your organization makes a financial contribution to Camp GROW, we will recognize you on our website. If you would like to get involved please email rhall_gardc.org or visit the "Get Involved" section of this website.
The GARD Center
P.O. Box W1675
Mercers Creek, Antigua
West Indies
Phone: 268-463-4121
Fax: 268-562-0084
Email: admin_gardc.org
www.gardc.org
EAG
P.O. Box 2103
St. John's, Antigua
Phone: 268-462-6236
Email: eag_candw.ag
www.eagantigua.org
View more pictures from Camp GROW 2011 on the GARD Center and EAG Facebook pages.
