Edmund Rice Camps

Edmund Rice Camps is committed to enriching and developing the lives of children, young people and their families who are experiencing disadvantage. We are also committed to engaging and supporting young adult volunteers to enhance both their own lives and the lives of the children and young people they work with. Edmund Rice Camps WA (ERCWA) is a not-for-profit community based organisation that serves the needs of kids (aged 7-16yrs) and their families. We provide camps and other recreational and developmental opportunities for kids who would not otherwise have such opportunities, supporting kids who are ‘at risk’ or experiencing some form of disadvantage. Currently Edmund Rice Camps WA offers a range of programmes to meet the needs of WA kids and families including Mega Camps, Mini Camps (weekend camps), FUN FEST (non residential activities), Eddie Friends (Mentoring) and Eddie on the Road (Regional).   Edmund Rice Camps WA also promotes and encourages the development of young adult volunteers. A typical camp sees about 30 kids living and working along side 30 volunteer leaders. The role of a leader on these camps is more than purely recreation; leaders need to serve as a friend and mentor to the young people. The camps offer the young adult volunteers the experience of supporting kids and youth in the community, as well as the opportunity to develop confidence and skills as a leader and a chance to grow in empathy and a broader social understanding and awareness.