Home School Options

Outdoor Education is a great opportunity for home school students as well as school groups. Because the structure of our regular Outdoor Education program does not always seem feasible for home school families, we are offering several options for you and your family. If you are part of a co-op, you can choose to participate in our one, two, or three-day outdoor education programs. You must have a minimum of ten students per age group to receive our regular price rates. Whether you belong to a co-op or not you can choose to come to a Home School Outdoor Education Day. 

Home School Outdoor Education Day

This fall Black Rock Retreat is hosting an Outdoor Education day specifically for home school families. Mark your calendars for Monday, October 4, 2010! Our focus for the day we be learning about SURVIVAL in God's creation!

/files/Pages Images/Home School/IMG_0191.JPGFrom 9:00AM until 3:00PM, our Outdoor Education Instructors will lead your children in discovery of God's creation.  Topics include outdoor survival skills, archery, animal habitats, edible plants, and animal tracking.  This day full of hands-on activities includes a morning devotion, two creation exploration class sessions, a take-home manual and a hot lunch.  The day will end with s'mores around a campfire!

The cost for one day is $19 per child and $10 per adult. The price includes all of the day's activities and a hot lunch. Families bringing 3 or more children will receive a $3 discount per child.

To download a brochure and registration form, click here.

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8:30am - Registration
9:00am - Welcome, Introductions, Devotions
9:45am - Creation Exploration 1*
11:45am - Lunch
12:45pm - Creation Exploration 2*
2:30pm - Campfire & S'mores for the family
3:00pm - Departure

*Parents are not required to attend, but we ask that at least one adult attend with each class group during our Creation Exploration sessions to support our instructors as needed.

Classes for Monday, October 4, 2010

  • Ages 6-8 - Animal Habitats/Tracking & Survival Shelter:  Students will explore animal habitats and learn basic tracking skills.  They will also build their own survival shelters and learn how God has provided for our needs.
  • Ages 9-11 - Living on the Wild Side & Fire Class:  Students will learn about and sample edible plants.  They will also discover the science behind fire and have the opportunity to build and cook over their very own fire.
  • Ages 12 and up - Tracking & Archery:  Students will explore the science and art of tracking animals.  They will also learn about the history behind archery, and will have plenty of target practice!

To register, mail the completed registration form, along with a non-refundable deposit of $5 per participant.  Registration deadline is September 20th.  Registration is limited, so be sure to register early!  For more information or to register, contact Sarah Fedchak, our Outdoor Education Director,  at (800)858-9299 or outdoor@blackrockretreat.com.