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Looking to share some joy over this Christmas period?

Eddie Rice Camps are holding the Grandparents raising Grandchildren Camp from 16th – 21st December at Clayton Bay Campsite- a new campsite through SOS Children’s Village.

ERC are looking for expressions of interest from volunteers in the following roles;

• Leaders/Mentors
• Group Leaders
• First Aid Officers
• Bronze Medallion/ Life Guards
• Pastoral Care Facilitators
• Camp Coordinators
• Cooks
• Bus Drivers

This years Eddie Rice Camps Family Christmas Party will take place on Saturday 10th December in Bonython Park from 10am – 1pm.

There will be games, crafts, carols and a special guest!!! As well as the opportunity to catch up with your friends from camps!

Volunteers are needed to help on the day, if you can assist please contact the ERC office to register.

Donations of Christmas presents for the day for all ages, birth to grandparents, are also needed.

Look out for the Christmas trees at the office and upcoming ERC events to collect a tag and purchase your gift.

Please ensure that if your gift requires batteries you provide these also.

All donations need to be at the ERC office (117 South Rd, Thebarton) by Friday 2nd December – 5pm.

Aboriginal Camp 5-10 year olds

Australian Animals Theme

24th – 26th June

@ Woodhouse

Nominations close Monday 6th June

Family Camp

Christmas in July Theme

Priority single parents

14th – 17th July (1st week of school holidays)

@ Woodhouse

Nominations close Monday 27th June

For more info call 8234 2973.

Edmund Rice Camps brings you

Friends with Benefits

July 29th, 6pm, Marion Event Cinemas

Pay only $30 or $28 if you are an ERC member.

Arrive at 6pm for tasty canapes in the Gold Class Lounge before the movies 7pm start (included in ticket price).

PLUS a secret prize on the day!

Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday July 19th at 12pm as tickets are limited.

To buy tickets call 8234 2937, email eddie@eddiericecamps.org.au or visit ERC at 117 South Road, Thebarton.

Edmund Rice Camps

Presents

KUNG FU PANDA 2

Sunday June 26th @ 2pm

@ Event Cinemas, Marion

Adults $20, ERC Members $18, Children U/15 $16 (includes small drink and popcorn)

Tickets must be purchased by Friday June 10 at 12pm and are limited so get in early!

Doors open at 1:40pm with a lucky prize drawn prior to the session.

All proceeds will go towards services provided by Edmund Rice Camps to children and families in need.

For more information call Edmund Rice Camps on 8234 2937.

High Tea at the Crystal Room at the Stamford Plaza.

This event is run by Edmund Rice Camps. Proceeds will go towards their services for children and families in need.

Sunday 22 May, 2pm to 4.30pm

Includes:

• Champagne on Arrival
• Tea or coffee
• Mini quiches
• Scones with jam and cream
• Mini French pastries
• Assorted fruit flans
• Assorted ribbon sandwiches
• Stamford curry puffs
• Strawberry waffles

For more information call Edmund Rice Camps on 8234 2937.

Eddie Rice Camps have 2 camps coming up:

Aboriginal Camp

5 – 10 year olds.

24th – 26th June

At Woodhouse.

Family Camp

Priority to single parents

13th – 18th July

At Woodhouse.

Nominations are now open for both of these camps. For more information contact the Edmund Rice Camps office on 8234 2937 or nking@eddiericecamps.org.au.

These camps are based on challenge, self development and teamwork. There are approximately 50-80 places available for boys and girls aged 6-11 years, and a equal number for volunteer leaders (aged 16 years and older).

There are two types of camps, Under the Sea Holiday Camps, and Super Heroes’ Holiday Camps.

Under the Sea Holiday Camps

For 5-8 year old boys and girls.

5th to 8th or 10th to 14th of January 2011

Warradale Urban Campsite

Super Heroes’ Holiday Camps

For 9-11 year old boys and girls.

4th to 7th or 9th to 12th of January 2011.

Rostrevor College Boarding House

To register your interest, get more info or nominate a child contact Edmund Rice Camps on 8234 2937 or eddie@eddiericecamps.org.au.

www.eddiericecamps.org.au

Edmund Rice Camps SA Inc (ERC) is seeking to appoint forward-thinking, motivated and innovative leaders in the role of Board Members.

ERC is a volunteer-based, charitable organisation that provides services to over 600 children, young people, & volunteers each year. ERC also provides Training to the community in the areas of Child Safe Environments, Change Management, First Aid, Team Building & Protective Behaviours.

ERC are looking for people with training, experience, and/or knowledge in one or more of the following areas;

• Marketing / Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Indigenous Peoples
• Secretary (willing to undertake Secretary responsibilities)

These important positions offer roles that will be exciting, motivating & challenging. Ideally you will have experience on a Board of Management (although it is not essential). You will be able to commit to a board meeting once a month (weeknight) at a minimum.

Interested in hearing more? Phone 8234 2937 or email mtate@eddiericecamps.org.au for a nomination form and info pack.

Please forward all applications to Melanie Tate, Executive Officer, 117 South Road, Thebarton, SA 5031 by close of business on Monday 23rd August 2010.

Eddie Rice Camps have the following camps coming up around the next school holidays:

• Family Weekend Camp
  (3rd – 5th September) Nominations close on Mon 2nd August
• Older Girls Camp (11-15 year olds)
  (28th September – 1st October ) Nominations close on Mon 23rd August
• Older Boys Camp (11-15 year olds)
  (1st – 4th October) Nominations close on Mon 6th September

For all new nominations, please complete this nomination form and send it to Eddie Rice Camps at 117 South Rd, Thebarton.

For all children/families who have been nominated previously or attended a camp already, nominations can be made by contacting the Eddie Rice Camps office on 8234 2937.

Volunteer positions are still available for all of these camps, to register or for more information contact Natalie on 8234 2937.