Such inter-cultural experiences, within the Christian context, have the potential to change young peoples' lives. Frequently teens remember these experiences literally, forever. One young person I spoke to recently reminded me about an occasion when she and I were driving to a work camp in the West Virginian mountains fifteen years ago. Like many Episcopal youth, she had been born and raised in an affluent suburban community. Unfortunately, we both recognized that the poverty had not changed much since 1984.
Opportunities are available for groups as small as one to three, or larger groups.
Costs are very low and very reasonable. The work camps, open to young people who are rising 10th graders or older, will do home rehabilitation and new home construction. Adults who would enjoy working along side the youth are always welcome. Individuals or a limited number of youth from any one youth group are invited to participate. EAM is the only organization that makes it possible for individuals or small youth groups to participate in the summer work camp experience.