P.O. Box 249
Oquossoc,
ME 04964

Ph. (207) 864-7311
Fax (207) 864-7301
info@rlht.org

EcoVenture

• Awaken camper curiosity about nature.
• Engage the hearts of campers as they explore and connect to the natural world.
• Develop a stewardship ethic as campers begin to understand the impacts their choices have upon the rest of our natural world.
• Promote the development of team building and problem solving skills

Important Registration Information

EcoVenture, now in its 11th year, has become tremendously popular and has tripled its number of campers. The fee for 1st through 5th grade campers is $50 for the first camper in a family and $25 for each additional camper). The fee for the 6th through 9th grade overnight campers is $100 per camper.

For the 2009 summer season, we strongly encourage all campers to register by June 19th. Registration materials will be mailed out by June 1st to RLHT members and to non-members who request them. At the same time, children attending the Rangeley Lakes Regional School will receive a package of registration materials to carry home. Registrations will not be accepted until materials are mailed out and given to the local schoolchildren.

Due to the increasing popularity of our program and the limited number of available spaces, we give priority to Rangeley schoolchildren and the children and grandchildren of RLHT members. For those of you who would like to join RLHT, a Friend membership is just $25. We encourage campers to register as soon as possible after materials are distributed.

Activities

Each camp day brings a variety of age-appropriate activities including hiking, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, low ropes challenges, nature-based games and workshops, art and music. The older campers also go on exciting overnight trips in the Rangeley region where they have fun while learning low impact camping skills.
Campers bring their own lunch each day and are asked to dress and bring personal supplies based on the activities planned (swim suits, sun block, etc.)

Camper Groups

EcoVenture campers are divided into groups by their age and grade in school.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:50 to 3:00:

• Grasshoppers (entering 1st grade)
• Brookies (entering grades 2 and 3)
• Hawks (entering grades 4 and 5)

Thursdays and Fridays from 8:50 to 3:30 with the overnights scheduled for July 16th and August 6th (campers will arrive at 8:50 on Thursdays, camp out for the night, and go home at 3:30 on Fridays).

• Black Bears (entering grades 6 and 7)
• Cougars (entering grades 8 and 9)

Volunteers are needed!

Can You Help?? Providing a fun and safe experience in the outdoors is the ultimate goal of EcoVenture. By lending a hand as a volunteer you will help us succeed while having a lot of fun!

There are many ways to help:

• Assist the counselors with their daily activities or programs.
• Join us on a daytrip or overnight outing - canoe, kayak, hike, or fish.
• Help with phone calls, paperwork, and other office activities.

At Camp Wigwam, our 26 acre property on South Shore Drive, we still need help with trail construction and maintenance, painting, carpentry, grounds work, etc.

Who to Contact for More Information about Volunteering

Help for an hour, a day or for the season. . . . Call Lindsay Perlson, Site Coordinator at (207) 864-7311 ext. 6, or lperlson@rlht.org

All Photos Courtesy of
George Adams,
Dallas Plantation, Maine

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust is proud to offer this program for the children of Rangeley and its summer residents.