Camp Compass is a unified effort to introduce, middle & high school students to various outdoor activities. It is a nonprofit program developed for urban and disadvantaged youth. The children involved are helped with life through a structured program fostering self esteem, providing role models and influencing positive choices. The volunteer mentors provide hunting, fishing, archery, tutoring, social guidance, and other outdoor youth activities.

Description:
Camp Compass is a program which:
. Allows interaction between students and teachers beyond the classroom.
. Integrates adaptive Science, Math, Social Studies and English curriculum.
. Develops character and self esteem through student-centered learning.
. Reflects the Allentown School Districts' five educational goals.
. Builds bridges between cultures, ages, and socioeconomic status.
. Demonstrates conservation practices and environmental respect.
. Promotes a positive connection with the community.
. Offers community job links and student references.
. Takes a proactive approach toward firearm safety and education.

Contact people:

John Annoni, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email) Russ Reigel, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

1221 Sumner Ave (rear) Allentown, PA 18102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://campcompass.org

Directions:

Located on the second floor rear of Joe Mascari's Carpets & Rugs International 1221 Sumner Ave.

Miscellaneous Information

Here are our special events...
	Golf Scramble, June 8th at Shepherd Hills Year round classroom lessons, public relations, outdoor trips & training, summer picnic, snow removal, equipment management, trade shows, gear preparation, letter writing, computer support, travel.
Number of clients/community members we serve in a year...
	300
Number of volunteers utilized in a year...
	100

Overall Experience   
Excellent Kids org. Be ready to dive in, they move fast

This is a passionate group of educators that provide a unique opportunity to urban kids to learn about the outdoors AND the importance of education. Pretty impressive credentials/resume, but with that comes a lot of work. They are always moving. A definite must see, if you are at all passionate about outdoor sports and opportunities to make a difference in urban kids lives. posted by SteveRen on March 27, 2008