A Christian Retreat Center & Summer Camp

Outdoor Education

"Lift up your eyes on high and see who has created these things, who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power, not one is missing" Isaiah 40:26.

Why not give your students the chance to step out into God's creation and allow them to study science while also studying about their Creator? The Outdoor Education program at Black Rock Retreat offers students the opportunity to be challenged academically as they explore, identify, and analyze various parts of God's creation. The woods, creek, pond, challenge ropes course, and nature center all provide a unique learning environment.

We are committed to teaching about the Creator through His creation. Our qualified instructors provide opportunity for hands-on experiential learning in an environment that encourages spiritual growth and restoration. We are dedicated to spreading the love and gospel of Jesus Christ through our teaching, worship, and daily lives.

The two goals of the Outdoor Education program are academic learning and spiritual growth. The camp setting, devotional times, worship, and teaching about creation all open the door for students to grow in their relationship with the Lord.

 

Program Information

Outdoor Education has been in existence at Black Rock Retreat since 1988. One of the best features of our program is that the Black Rock staff programs nearly everything for you. Teachers and parents who come along as counselors have the opportunity to learn and participate with their students. Students and teachers alike get to know each other on a new level.

Typically our program consists of a three-day, residential, Christ-centered Outdoor Education experience for students in grades five through eight including home school and parochial school groups. One day and two day programs are also available though at limited times throughout the year. The three day program includes four, one and one half hour Creation Exploration class sessions, morning and evening all-camp devotions, a night time Creation Exploration session, and camp games.

For information about home school opportunities, click here

Areas of study include:
Water
Animal Habitats
Ecology
Geology
Astronomy
Birds
Edible Plants
Insects
Orienteering
Outdoor Living Skills
Challenge Ropes Course
Winter Studies
Amish Life

For a detailed curriculum matrix describing the classes offered, click here

Program Schedule - Click here

Program Registration

Program dates are available during the entire school year, with the exception of the eighth grade adventure curriculum, which is not available during the months of November through February. Schools of all sizes are allowed to participate in all programs, however smaller schools are sometimes asked to share their dates with another school.

The cost for participating in a three-day residential Outdoor Education program at Black Rock for the 2006-2007 school year the price is $94 per student and $67 per adult. This fee covers the full program, including an Outdoor Education workbook, lodging, meals, and snacks

Students participating in the Outdoor Education program stay in comfortable, bunk style cabins which sleep ten people each. The cabins are heated and feature a private bath. Linens are not provided. Six delicious, nutritious meals are served family style in the Oakwood Dining Hall. Two snacks are also provided.

The school is responsible to provide one adult leader for every nine students.

To view a short testimonial video of our Outdoor Education program, click on the image to the right

For more information or for available dates, contact our Outdoor Education Coordinator at (800) 858-9299 or e-mail outdoor@blackrockretreat.com.