| Begun
as an idea by the Ramsey Family in 1981 while vacationing
in Northern California, Re-Creation Unlimited continues
to serve the public in parks and campgrounds in the
Western United States.
The first season for RU was the summer of 1982
at four campgrounds on Lake Shasta, managed by
the Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service.
Fifty-three volunteers helped that summer, and
nearly 3,000 people participated in tours, nature
interpretive hikes, safety and health classes,
children’s “ Junior Rangers”,
and voluntary chapel services.
The experiment was a success. ASI Missions,
Inc. encouraged an ongoing RU volunteer project
and provided a corporate umbrella for the activity.
Auto Martin Mercedes-Benz was the first “Business
Associate”—providing T-Shirts and
awards for all the summer staff and volunteers.
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Beginning
in 1983, the college and university internship
began with two candidates—Nancy Starr and
Fred Cornforth. Later this would mature into the “Young
America Heros” staff positions, which has
had 300+ participants from 17+ international locations.
These young adults, teamed with Senior Volunteer
Mentors, make and powerful and fun park team.
In the late 1980’s Re-Creation
Unlimited incorporated in the State of Oregon
and was awarded IRS non-profit status.
Re-Creation Unlimited specializes
in training and coordinating professionals who
volunteer their time to serve the vacationing
public to assist government agencies; raise appreciation
for the wonders of nature; help build positive
memories for family vacations; connect wholesome
volunteers with young persons looking for role-models;
and, expand Christian Culture. RU has expanded
missions, developed methods, and equipped culture
missionaries.
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