Eco Adventure Children's Program

Program Details

Children ages 7-11 are invited to come and experience wonder through nature exploration, art, gardening, play, music, dance and storytelling on the beautiful grounds of Rolling Ridge.

During our interactive days together, experienced program leaders and trained Eco-guides will lead groups of young learners through the various eco-systems at the Ridge and instill an appreciation of God’s gift of nature.

Do you love nature? Do you love working with kids? Consider serving as an Eco-Guide during Eco-Adventure. Eco-Guides must be 15 years or older, and will work with experienced program leaders in facilitating activities and leading a small group of children to the various stations. Application and Reference forms below.

Volunteer Application
Volunteer Reference Form

About the Leaders

Karen Kilty

Karen is a spiritual director, retreat and yoga leader and faith formation educator. She has a great passion for nurturing the awareness of God’s love, presence and promise in peoples lives.

As the Director of Children’s Ministries at Old North Church of Marblehead, Karen shares sacred stories, scripture, reading, creative play and art to lead the youngest of us to God’s grace.
Karen has enjoyed planning Eco Adventure and looks forward to exploring God’s Creation this summer at Rolling Ridge.

As a graduate of Gateways to God, Spiritual Direction Program and Congregational Formation at Rolling Ridge Retreat Center and the Soul of Leadership program, through Excutive Soul and the Shalem Institute, Karen has deepened her understanding of body, mind and spirit, offering this to those seeking a companion on their walk in faith.

Emily Strong

Emily Strong is the Farm Manager at The Giving Garden and has been involved since she helped to start the garden in 2015. She loves to question why things work they way they do and still thinks that a seed sprouting is a small miracle. She has degrees in chemistry and public health and also serves on the Board of Directors of Neighbors In Need.