camp earth

Camp EARTH: Empowering Youth Through Hands-On Environmental Work

What is Camp Earth?

  • A hands-on summer program that is 4 weeks long; focused on horticulture, landscaping, and environmental beautification
  • Open to youth ages 14–21, with a special emphasis on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
  • A blend of work experience, team activities, field trips, and skill-building workshops
  • Small group structure with a 1:3 staff-to-student ratio to ensure support and guidance

Camp EARTH participants work throughout Macon County to beautify parks, schools, businesses, and community spaces—learning practical skills while making a visible impact.

Program Benefits:

Camp Earth is more than a summer job- it’s a pathway to growth. Particpants gain:

Pre-Vocational Skills

  • Hands-on experience in landscaping and gardening
  • Tasks such as planting, weeding, mulching, and designing plant layouts
  • Exposure to real work environments and expectations

Personal Development

  • Improved self-esteem and confidence
  • Stronger communication and cooperation skills
  • A positive work ethic and sense of responsibility
  • Opportunities to practice teamwork and socialization

Enriching Experiences:

Camp Earth not only provides exponential opprotunities to learn and grow, but the experience also opens the door to varying enriching experiences.

Some examples of possible experiences within the camp:

  • Educational field trips
  • Motivational speakers covering a variety of topics
  • Fun group activities and team-building exercises

If you want to learn more:

Please use the contact information below if you are interested in any of the MRI Children Services.

MRI KIDS phone

217-429-1052

MRI KIDS address

1811 S. Taylor Rd Decatur, IL 62521

MRI KIDS email

summercamp@maconresources.org