CAMP EARTH CONNECTION
Camp Earth Connection is nestled in the beautiful Hammond Hill State Forest in the town of Dryden, New York. The camp hosts events throughout the year including Children's Summer Day Camps, Retreats, and Adult and Family Programs. The facilities are also available for rent to individuals, families, and groups for camping and events of all kinds. A 19-mile trail system accessible from the camp is designed to offer family-based recreation for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
MISSION
Camp Earth Connection is dedicated to providing inspirational environmental experiences for children and their families. We intend to foster in each visitor a greater appreciation for nature and a passion for learning more about the environment. We are committed to providing a safe place for all people with inclusive programs designed to be anti-biased and sensitive to the needs of all participants.
CONTACT US
E-mail address: campearthconnection@gmail.com
Phone: (607) 844-3178
Address: Camp Earth Connection
63 Hammond Hill Rd.
Freeville, NY 13068
Owner/Director: Susan Rausch
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Susan created Camp Earth Connection in 2002 after purchasing the camp from Cayuga Nature Center. Before she owned the camp, Susan had been hired to develop programs at the campsite for pre-teen children. She developed the Explorer Programs and Village Camp, which introduced children and their families to primitive outdoor living and survival skills through programs designed to get children excited about being outdoors and in nature. Susan has been designing and implementing environmental programs for youth and adults for over 25 years, always incorporating an anti-biased approach to ensure that programs are as inclusive as possible. It is of utmost importance to Susan that Camp Earth Connection be a safe place for all people from diverse backgrounds. She believes that the Great Spirit is none other than our connection with each other and the Earth; for harmony to exist, that connection must be maintained. She believes that at this time people need to find ways to feel more connected to the Earth and to each other. Susan knows that Camp Earth Connection on Hammond Hill is a sacred place that can be healing and energizing to all who spend time there.
