Environmental Programs
Posted by: Dunn Center Staff
Introduction
The Oscar C. Dunn Rotary Environmental Center is a state of the art, 3600 square foot facility located along the shoreline of Lake Martin on site at Camp ASCCA. Opened in 2004, the Center is divided in three large areas including an exhibit room, audio-visual room, and classroom. The exhibit area features world class exhibits designed by internationally known Greg Morrow of Southern Custom Exhibits. Hand painted murals, ecosystem displays, and interactive displays are all integrated into the theme of land, water, and sky.
Visitors and students are able to learn specific information applicable to each theme, such as the land-based topic of “Life Below the Surface — Dens and Burrows.” Students actually have a life-sized tunnel to explore with displays of creatures found underneath the ground. Or they might want to concentrate on the water theme of “The Tiny World of Invertebrates” and how they are reliable indicators of water quality. “Extreme Weather” and a live feed weather station are a couple of the sky displays. These and many other are available as part of the Dunn Center programs.
The audio-visual room is available for educational films, power point presentations, and general meeting area. The classroom is available for use as a supplementary area for teaching programs related to the exhibits and our outdoor programs. The Dunn Center also connects to a 1500 foot long boardwalk trail that winds through the woods along the shoreline of the lake. Plaques with information on identified trees indigenous to our area are located along the trail.
To book a group, please consider these resources to help you plan.
- Package information - booking a group
- Three Day - Two Night Package
- Two Day - One Night Package
- Day Camp Package
- Facility Day Use Package
- How do I book a trip to camp?
- Facility Descriptions
- Project Learning Tree
- Pond Study
- Project WILD and Project WILD Aquatic
- Living Streams
- Outdoor Resources
- Step Outside and Fish
- GEO Caching and Map Reading
- Evening Program Activities
- Future Programs
- Canoeing
- Group Elements
- Cargo Net
- Zip Tower
- To increase the participant’s sense of personal confidence
- To increase mutual support within a group
- To develop an increased level of agility and physical coordination
- Improve group dynamics by increased communication, leadership and teamwork
- Students will apply problem-solving skills in a group setting
- Students will learn about trust and overcoming fears in a safe environment
Camp ASCCA Environmental Education Programs
Recreation Programs
Learning Outcomes
Camp ASCCA has been a leader in providing safe, educational outdoor adventure programs for people with and without disabilities for over 25 years. The students will learn through hands-on experiences that will focus on the previously stated outcomes.
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