Camp Earth Connection includes a campground with both primitive and cabin camping facilities; adult programming, such as the Fall Retreats, Personal retreats and Outdoor Living Skill workshops. The camp is also available for individuals, families, and groups to host camping, special events and celebrations.
Our Mission & Vision
At Camp Earth Connection we provide a safe space for all individuals, children and families. We design our programs to be inclusive and anti-biased and provide a diverse staff to meet the needs of a diverse community in an alcohol and drug free environment. We create communities that embrace and respect diversity.
Camp Earth Connection provides inspirational outdoor experiences which result in a greater appreciation for nature and a passion for learning more about the environment. Camp Earth Connection is all about connection with each other and the Earth, and together this makes community.
Location
Camp Earth Connection is nestled in the beautiful Hammond Hill State Forest in the town of Dryden, 12 miles East of Ithaca, New York. A 19-mile Trail System accessible from the camp is designed to offer recreation activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
Facilities
As a Natural Campground our facility is designed to have a minimal impact on the surrounding land by using principles and practices such as permaculture, no trace camping, composting toilets, rainwater collection, and minimal motorized traffic. Parking will be in designated areas, and carts are available if needed to bring gear to your campsite. We have a shower-house with hot water and we also have two different compost toilet systems in place. We continuously will work towards becoming a more sustainable facility.
Campground Amenities
- A clean shower house with hot water and sinks for brushing teeth and washing up.
- Clean and water saving composting toilets
- A community pavilion with a ping pong table, a computer work and charging station, a coffee and tea station and more.
- The Red Eft Café is an additional pavilion available for staff and volunteers, but also where you our community campfire pancake breakfast happens and scheduled outdoor living skill workshops.
- A dishwashing station with potable water and hot water for washing dishes.
- Spigots with potable water throughout the camp.
- Adjacent to the campground is over 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, bird watching, etc. in the Hammond Hill State Forest.
Facility Rentals
If you are interested in renting the camp or part of the camp for an event, a ceremony or a retreat please contact us by e-mail or phone to discuss rental fees, program fees and availability.
Walk the Facilities & Learn More About the Camp and the Forest
Come visit Camp Earth Connection. Take a guided walk around the campground to see our progress, learn about the history of the camp, and explore the Hammond Hill trails. E-mail or call to find out when the next walk is available or to schedule one.
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