Edmund Rice Camps SA

             Edmund Rice Camps South Australia Inc (ERCSA)

Programme Design/ General Description

ERCSA provides camps, day activities and other support programmes 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.

ERCSA also provides training and workshops to individuals, organisations and agencies. The trainings generate valuable funds to ensure that other services reach children, young people, volunteers and families.

ERCSA is an incorporated association and has DGR and TCC tax status.

Aim of Programme

• Provide participants with opportunities to reach their full potential;
• Provide an environment that is inclusive and encourages participation, friendship and trust;
• Encourage the fostering of relationships through a unique provision of one to one mentoring and care during the young person’s time on camp.

Target Group

There are two main target groups and both groups come from all over Adelaide.

• Clients : Children, Young People & Families experiencing some form of disadvantage;
• Volunteers: Primarily young people aged 17-25 years, providing them with opportunities to volunteer, gain experience, training and leadership skills. 

Main Contact

Head of Ministry        Email                                              Phone Contact           

Ms Melanie Tate        mtate@eddiericecamps.org.au     08 8234 2937      

Board Chair                                                     

Mr Peter Caporaso                

Website: http://www.eddiericecamps.org.au/