About the Director
After years of directing the camps of others, Andy Mars created camps to provide that which he believed could offer so much more to the growth of each individual child. In 1994, he began Camp Exploration summer, winter, & spring programs. Professionally respected for his vision and success, Andy has regularly been asked to speak to other camp directors at American Camping Association conferences. At recent National Conferences, he has spoken on: "Values & Camping," on "Competition vs. Cooperation," and on "Making a Difference." Andy earned his PhD in Education, focusing on Learning Differences. He received a Masters Degree in Education, specializing in Critical Thinking. He also holds degrees in Business and in Engineering. He has directed a boarding school, chaired a department at a preparatory school, and taught in an inner-city public school. He has been on the Board of Trustees of the American Cancer Society, and he continues to serve on the Board of Trustees of the American Vegan Society. He founded and directs a nonprofit that provides hands-on opportunities for children to do community service projects on weekends throughout the year. He is passionate about community service, genuinely cares about each child with whom he works, and enjoys spending time in nature, whenever possible. He also enjoys working as an Educational Consultant, Counselor, and Tutor. |
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