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Visit Our 2021 Jr. Elephant Ambassador Camp Website
(580) 743-5849
info[AT]oklahomaawesomeadventures.com
2647 East 2070 Rd
Hugo, Oklahoma 74743
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
(580) 743-5849
CAMPER AGES: 9-12 Groups and 12-14 Groups
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The 2021 Jr. Elephant Ambassador Camp! This one-of-a-kind experience includes a one week overnight camp (5 days / 4 nights) located in Hugo, OK, close to Hugo Lake and right next door to the Endangered Ark Foundation, one of the nation's largest private elephant facilities in the United States.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Special needs accomadations will be made for any camper. We will have hands on staff that will assist any needs that need to be met.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 10 minutes south of the Texas, Oklahoma border. We are 2.5 hours from Tulsa,OK and Dallas, TX, and about 3 hours from OKC, OK.
CAMP FACILITIES: Our Indoor house sleeps 30 with small group rooms. Each room contains its own trained enthusiastic camp counselor., the facility has an in ground swimming pool (with licensed life-gaurd), Hugo Lake trips (with life-guard) boating, tubing (with life-guard) Activity Barn, and daily access to the endangered ark foundation for educational purposes, Dining area, recreational area.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers will become Jr. Elephant Ambassadors: public speaking, science, animal conservation, endangered asian elephant husbandry, arts, leadership, teamwork, competitions.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn about one of the world’s most endangered species – the Asian Elephant – up close and in person. In addition to earning their Junior Elephant Ambassador Certification, Campers will also be provided with valuable lessons and enriching activities that will focus on Team Building, Leadership, Recreation Fun!
Camp Objectives & Activities
Education - Learn all about Asian Elephants and how you can help them to have a brighter future.
Conservation - Become an elephant ambassador! Learn about preservation efforts and how to safeguard the future of these magnificent animals.
Team Building - Learn how to be a part of a team and the importance of working together to make a bigger impact.
Leadership - Leadership starts with you! Develop your social, ethical, emotional, and physical skills in a hands-on group setting.
Jr Elephant Ambassador (Level 1) Ages 9-12
Perfect for kids and tween animal lovers, early scientists, and youth who love the outdoors and recreation fun.
Focus on foundations for building future ambassadors for the endangered Asian elephant
Introduction to the fundamentals of elephant husbandry
Teaching awareness of elephant behavior and care
Teaching fundamentals of Conservation and Education of the endangered Asian elephant
Fostering leadership and independence through elephant presentations
Encouraging further growth through team building
Outdoor recreation and interactive team games
Jr Elephant Ambassador (Level 2) Ages 12-14
Perfect for teens and tweens interested in careers with wildlife and animals, recreational/outdoor enrichment, or avid animal lovers/outdoorsman, and returning campers.
Focus on strengthening knowledge for animal lovers and ambassadors
Focus on Leadership in Conservation of Endangered Species
Hands on daily elephant maintenance and care with experienced staff
Fostering appreciation for community outreach
Strengthening team unity and partnership skills
Interactive recreational fun and team building activities
Building foundations and experience for future careers and resumes
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership training.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1 (June 20th - June 24th) Girls Level 1 (Ages 9-12)
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Session 2 (June 27th - July 1st) Boys Level 1 (Ages 9-12)
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Session 3 (July 11th - July 15th) Girls Level 2 (Ages 12-14)
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Session 4 (July 18th - July 24th) Boys Level 2 (Ages 12-14)
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