A field trip means a full day of engaging hands-on activities at beautiful Camp Agapé for your students based on the NC Standard Course of Study. 

Prior to arrival:

• Make your reservation. Call or e-mail early to get your
  preferred dates.
   
• Plan your day according to your classroom needs by choosing
  from the myriad of topics listed in the curriculum. You choose
  the topics, we’ll build your schedule. We make it easy for YOU! 
   
• How long?  We work around your bus schedule. The rate per
  student is for programs of up to five hours duration. Longer
  programming is available at an additional fee.
  
  
• Have your students divided into their activity groups and
  provide them with nametags prior to arrival at Agape, and
  then we’ll do the rest!  
  
  
• We require a minimum of one adult from your school to
  accompany each activity group (maximum of three is
  recommended). Activity groups are 12-17 students. Your
  adult chaperones and teachers help by keeping the children
  focused while we teach the lessons.
  
  
• We can handle 90-100 students per day.  

Arriving at Agape: 

• When you arrive, you’ll be greeted at the bus loop in front
  of the spacious open-air picnic shelter area of the
  Woodlands Center. After a brief introduction, we’ll get busy
  with our day!  
  
  
• Enjoy your picnic lunch or arrange for our food service to
  provide your meal.    

What about rain? We try to stay outdoors as much as possible,
even in the rain, as long as it is safe and the children are prepared.  After all, rain is part of nature and we can learn some interesting things in the rain, too!  

Take advantage of this quality experience at a nearby location, thus reducing travel costs. 

You DON’T want to miss out on this great educational opportunity!      Call soon to avoid disappointment.

The Agapé Center for Environmental Education is pleased to
provide “ACE at Your Place,” an outreach of the popular ACE Education program at Camp Agapé near Fuquay-Varina.

ACE at Your Place is designed to bring safe and interactive
activities to the K-5 classroom. The K-2 program includes two of
three topics: “Snakes Alive!,” “Nature Mystery Bag,” and “Who’s Home?” The 3-5 program explores “Who’s Home?” at a more in
depth level.

Snakes Alive!
Meet Ashley and Waldo of Agapé, our resident corn snakes. Ashley has been an official spokes-snake since 1997. Their mission is to promote knowledge and dispel myths about legless reptiles. After learning all about North Carolina snakes (and other reptiles),
anyone who would like to touch or hold one of the snakes will have an opportunity to do so. Photographs are allowed, but no autographs will be given (for obvious reasons).

Nature Mystery Bag
WHAT is that? Using special tools brought by each child (senses of touch and sight) we’ll explore many items from nature hidden in the “Nature Mystery Bag.” We’ll discover some interesting facts about each mystery item.

Who’s Home?
Everybody needs a home; especially animals. Students will explore the needs of habitat through hands-on discovery. Younger grades will participate in a simulated activity where they search, as an animal, for their essential habitat needs in order to survive. Older grades will focus more on animal and habitat interrelationships.

Bring your K-8 students out to explore our 624 acres of rolling woods, hills, streams, pond, flora and fauna. Choose from an extensive list of topics based on NC Standard Course of Study and watch your students soak in the information as they enjoy learning
in a beautiful outdoor setting. Hike trails, play games, sing-a-long
at a campfire! Agapé environmental education staff provides programming from your arrival until dinner time, and again in the morning until the next day’s dinner or departure. Overnight accommodations are in our spacious Lodge and include carpeted suites with AC/heat, showers, and semi-private rooms. All meals
are prepared by our on-site chef. Call now to reserve your space! Available dates on weekdays February through mid-May, and
August through November.

Spaces are limited!

Bring your youth group or a group of friends and family (minimum of 10 participants) out on a selected Saturday for a fun-filled day exploring part of God's creation up close and personal. Dress appropriately for current weather conditions and outdoor activity. Cost is $8.00 per person and pre-registration is required; so hurry and reserve your space! Schedule of safaris are listed below.

Safari schedule!

January 28, 2012 - Choose your Topic 
Bring your youth group or gather several families!  With a minimum
of 10 participants, YOU can choose the topic for this Safari from the following list:

Animals!  
History Trail
Nature by Night  
Outdoor Survival Skills 
Predators! 
Winter Tree ID

Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon  
EXCEPT “Night” which is 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 or 9:00 p.m
Registration deadline: January 25

February 18, 2012 - Choose your Topic 
Bring your youth group or gather several families!  With a minimum
of 10 participants, YOU can choose the topic for this Safari from the following list:

Animals!  
History Trail
Nature by Night  
Outdoor Survival Skills 
Parker’s Creek
Amphibian Adventure  
Predators! 
Spring Surprises
Winter Tree ID

Time: 9:30 a.m. - Noon  
EXCEPT “Night” which is 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 or 9:00 p.m
Registration deadline: February 15

March 24, Frog Festival FULL
It’s time for the annual amphibian concert series. Spring peepers! Chorus frogs! American toads! And more! Learn to identify the ”instruments” in the amphibian orchestra, and then make some frog instruments of your own to take home.

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. with the option to stay later.
Registration deadline: March 21

Cost: $8.00/person
Pre-registration is required – Limited to 24

For a complete list of Saturday Safari topics click here.

For even more information please call Mir at 919.552.9421
or e-mail her at: ACEed@agapekurebeach.org.

On November 10, hikers of all ages will gather bright and early for a fun day of hiking at Camp Agapé.

The fall foliage is spectacular at that time of year! With 15 trail loops totaling 20 miles, there will be plenty of it to see!

Don't worry about getting hungry. There will be coffee, hot apple cider, juice, bagels and donuts to get you started. There will also be bottled water and snacks on the trails, and a delicious lunch served after your morning walk.

As if that weren't enough . . . you'll want to check out the Agapé basket raffle. For $1 a ticket you will have a chance to win a theme basket of your choice. There's something for everyone! Go to
our facebook page to preview a few of the basket items!

To participate in this great event, contact the Agapé main office at 919.552.9421 or download a registration form here. Raise just $25 in donations and receive a free T-shirt! For group leaders, check
out the Hike-a-thon packet for even more helpful information!

Be a Trail Sponsor!
Individuals and/or businesses donating $50.00 or more are considered “trail sponsors.” Trail sponsors receive a free T-shirt,
and have their name listed in the program and also on a trail sign.

All money raised at this event will be used for the ACE Ed program - Agapé's Environmental Education program.