Ebenezer Retreat & Camping Institute

The Not Too Far Away, Out of the Way Place
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Statistical studies indicate that the average low-income family and/or underserved populations residing in the inner city suffer the most from the lack of exposure to outdoor ecological training/nature learning experiences

 

Research confirms "Nature Nurtures."

 

Environmental based education programs  and  nature experiences provide therapeutic value to troubled youth, in the following ways:

 

  • reduces crime and violence,
  • reduces in stress, symptoms of Attention  Deficit Disorder and Obesity,
  • improvements and statistical gains in academic grades, and SAT scores,
  • increases creativity and ability to problem solve, and leads to self-confidence
  • improves self-esteem, self- concept, autonomy and capacity to cope.