Interested in leading a pilot course at one of our workshops?

ECRS is an intergenerational organization providing creative and engaging activities that are fun, develop leadership and build community.

Since its founding in 1940, ECRS has offered recreational retreats based on these beliefs:

• Recreation is a fundamental need of humankind, for it allows us to connect with other people and provides meaningful balance within our lives.

• Recreation should allow individuals to grow at their own pace without being made to feel either superior or inferior for participating at their own level.

• Recreation is important for its own sake and is valuable as a practical, experiential tool for use in communities by teachers and volunteers alike.

Throughout the year, ECRS offers a variety of workshops along the eastern seaboard of North America. Participants of all ages and interest are invited for the camaraderie and enjoyment of the programs and, if they wish, to participate in leadership training, no previous or professional experience required.