You Can Help
The Adventure Centre welcomes the support of individuals and organizations in a variety of ways. Together, we can continue to provide amazing experiences for thousands of youth and adults each year.
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Volunteer Opportunities
ACPL has benefited from volunteers in many capacities. Caring people have offered help areas such as:
- Site and equipment maintenance
- Bookkeeping and records
- Marketing
- Campsite maintenance
Benefits of volunteering at The Adventure Centre differ for each individual or group, and include:
- A great "group bonding" experience
- Satisfaction of knowing that you're helping The Adventure Centre deliver our programming to area youth and adults
- Opportunities for long-term involvement with a caring member of the Kalamazoo and Portage communities
- Great educational/learning opportunities in the fields of Experiential Learning and Adventure Education
- Potential for an exchange for free or reduced-price programming
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Volunteers include:
- Youth organizations
- Church and religious groups
- College students
- Caring and committed individuals of all ages
- Civic and community organizations
- Environmental groups
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If you would like to share your talents in these areas, or have other gifts you would like to bring to The Adventure Centre, please contact us by
e-mail or at (269) 375-1664.
Financial Contributions
As an independent non-profit organization, The Adventure Centre is always thankful for financial contributions that directly benefit the thousands of students and adults who benefit from our programming. All contributions are tax deductible, and help The Adventure Centre deliver our mission by:
- Ensuring participant safety with the best quality equipment
- Offering a wide variety of professional adventure activities
- Providing "scholarships" to student groups who could not otherwise benefit from The Adventure Centre programming
- Improving our outreach and marketing efforts, reaching populations who would not otherwise know about The Adventure Centre
If you would like to discuss a financial contribution, please call us at (269) 375-1664.
If you would like to make a financial contribution, please make checks payable to "The Adventure Centre" and send them to 9497 West Q Avenue, Mattawan, Michigan 49071.
You may also make a donation online, via credit card or direct debit:
Thank you!
In-Kind Donations
Programming at the Adventure Centre depends on quality gear and materials, all of which help to ensure a successful experience for our participants. Additionally, regular maintenance of our 215-acre site and many activities ensures a fun, safe, environment that is most conducive to learning. Contributions of any of these materials, equipment or gear will directly benefit the youth and adults who participate in Adventure Centre programming:
- Climbing gear (rope, harnesses, belay devices, etc.)
- Lumber
- Camping gear (tents, cook kits, tarps, etc)
- Maintenance equipment (chain saws, cordless drills, etc.)
If you would like to support our mission through a tax-deductible donation, please contact us by
e-mail, or at (269) 375-1664.
Spread the Word!
It is no secret that the best marketing is positive word of mouth. If you have benefited from a program at The Adventure Centre, you could help others to get the same benefit simply by telling them about your experience. Many of our participants come out with repeat clients, some who have returned for as many as 20 years. You could help to build such a legacy of learning by mentioning The Adventure Centre to your local school, church, college or university, civic group, or sports club.
If you would like more information about our programming, or would like some marketing information to share with someone, please contact us by
e-mail, or at (269) 375-1664.
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