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. Typically held in August.
FALL 2024 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.
Feathers!
Friday, September 13, 2024
Come learn about feathers and why they’re so useful to birds. Learn about the different types of feathers and explore them hands-on. Have a blast with the migration activity just in time for migration season!
Registration for this event is now closed.
Common Trees of Pennsylvania
Friday, October 18, 2024
Join us as we learn how to identify some of the common tree species of Pennsylvania with foresters from the Moshannon State Forest. Learn about the importance of trees and the ways in which trees benefit our lives.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Fire Safety Day
Friday, November 15, 2024
LOCATION CHANGE! This event will now be hosted at the Mahaffey Fire Station: 958 Market Street, Mahaffey PA.
Come learn all about fire safety from Fire Chief Josh! Join in on a dynamic lesson about fire prevention, explore the many components of a fire fighter’s gear, and ask your questions about fire safety.
Registration for this event is now closed.
Weather on the Way!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Come learn all about weather and weather safety with educators from the Weather Discovery Center! We’ll talk about clouds, lightning, and static electricity, while doing weather experiments and learning about how to stay safe during a storm.
Registration for this event is now closed.
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!