Academic Adventures:
Homeschooling Programs at Mahaffey Camp
Enhance your homeschooling adventure with educational events hosted at the beautiful setting of Mahaffey Camp. Academic Adventures provides opportunity for homeschoolers to learn about interesting topics, meet other homeschooling families, and explore academics in an adventurous way.
Events Offered through Academic Adventures
Family Fridays
“Family Fridays” are designed for the whole family to enjoy! Educational activities are provided for grades K – 12, with a Preschool Corner offered for kids ages 2-5. Parents must stay onsite with their children at all times, and are expected to take part in guiding their learning. Our instructors will provide a lesson and activities to give students opportunity to explore the subject at hand.
Family Fridays General Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00 AM Registration
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lesson and Activity Time
Cost: $6/student (ages 2 – grade 12) or $20/family
Families are welcome to pack a lunch and stick around afterward to enjoy our playground and Creation Center!
Deadline to register for Family Fridays is always the Tuesday before the event.
Courses
We are excited to offer courses for homeschooling students! These courses are designed for specific age groups, and take place weekly for a set amount of consecutive weeks. Registration pricing varies depending on the course.
Our Children’s Ministry Building is open during class times. Any family who has at least one child registered for a class is welcome to utilize this facility during the class time, as a recreation space for any of your children who are not participating in a class. This recreational time will NOT be supervised by camp staff; parents will be responsible for their own children.
Home Educators’ Conference
A time of refreshment and inspiration for all homeschooling parents. Hear from guest speakers and share ideas with others as you grow in your own homeschooling journey. Childcare is provided for kids ages 1-10.
2025 Home Educators’ Conference:
Saturday, September 27
SPRING 2025 Family Friday Events
“Family Fridays” are an opportunity for the whole family to learn together! These events are open to homeschoolers in grades K-12, with a Preschool Corner offered for kids ages 2 & older. Cost for each event is $6/student or $20/family. Deadline to register is always the Tuesday before the event.
Welcome, Spring!
Friday, March 21, 2025
Come celebrate the arrival of the long-awaited spring season! We’ll be exploring several ecological topics with hands-on discovery and dynamic lessons. Topics will include vernal pools, ticks, and seed dispersal. Students will have the opportunity to learn in a variety of creative and fun ways. Learn about our amazing ecosystem and the role we can play in protecting it!
Presented by the Jefferson County Conservation District
TBD
Friday, April 25, 2025
Stay tuned: Information for this event will be available soon!
TBD
Friday, May 23, 2025
Stay tuned: Information for this event will be available soon!
Field Day and Picnic
Friday, June 13, 2025
A fun end-of-the-year tradition for our Academic Adventures program! Join other homeschooling families to celebrate the start of summer. We’ll have a variety of games and creative activities available, and each student will receive a summer goodie bag. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy our playground and Creation Center!
Dual Enrollment Through Crown College
Homeschoolers are eligible to earn dual enrollment credits through Crown College at a significantly discounted rate by taking online dual enrollment classes. Credits are transferrable to most colleges. Students who continue on as Crown students after high school are eligible to continue taking classes at the discounted rate until they receive an Associate’s Degree. Check out the information on this program below!