Project
American Life: A Camp
Where America's
Founding Principles Come To Life
What Is Project American Life?
In operation
since 1996, Project American Life
(P.A.L.) is a four day, three night outdoor civics and character education
field trip for middle school students held at YMCA Hargis Retreat in Chelsea,
Alabama.
Students from all over Alabama
attend P.A.L. annually. Being located
in Shelby County,
we are especially proud of the recognition and financial support that we
receive from both the Shelby County Board of Education and the Shelby County
Commission which allows us to provide scholarships to hundreds of students
annually.
Project American
Life rekindles America’s
founding principles by inspiring young people to understand and appreciate our Founders’
noble ideals, sacred honor, and ultimate sacrifices ~ thus compelling a new
generation to uphold these standards in all aspects of their lives.
The P.A.L. curriculum has a social studies
emphasis, but is an interdisciplinary program which meets state and national
course of study standards in a wide range of subject areas. At P.A.L,
all programming and instruction is based on small group learning, all of which
is led by our highly competent and caring staff.
All P.A.L. staff undergo
reference and background checks as well as extensive training. Additionally, there is a nurse on staff to
administer medication and deal with any medical situations that might
arise. Teachers and/or chaperones have
minimal duties which include supervision of student
lodges at night. This design allows
visiting teachers and chaperones to experience all of the excitement of P.A.L without any of the hassles.
Where Is Project American Life?
Project American
Life is held on the grounds of YMCA Hargis Retreat in Chelsea,
Alabama.
Hargis is a beautiful, camp-like facility situated on 200 wooded acres a
half an hour southeast of Birmingham. Students sleep in large lodges which have
bunk-bed style accommodations. All lodges and facilities have central heat and
air conditioning, indoor restrooms, and large meeting areas. The dining
facility is well-equipped, offering a varied selection of wholesome food
options at every meal.
For more information about P.A.L. at Hargis, please call
256-454-2204 or visit the website:
www.projectamericanlifealabama.com
Project American Life
928
Hargis Drive
Chelsea,
Alabama 35043
