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 2-4. 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.
SPRING 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.
March 15, 2024
Wild Ways of Keeping Warm & Communication in Nature
Presented by educators from Parker Dam State Park
Discover the unique ways that animals stay warm in the winter, and how we can use some of those techniques for ourselves. Then, explore the ways that plants and animals communicate in nature through various methods.
Registration for this event is now closed.
April 12, 2024
Radical Reptiles
Presented by the Pittsburgh Zoomobile
Join us for an exciting event all about REPTILES! Take part in some hands-on activity stations, and then learn all about the amazing world of reptiles with an interactive presentation by the Pittsburgh Zoomobile, featuring some live reptile friends!
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL
May 17, 2024
Coding & Robotics with Sphero
Presented by the Penn State 4H Extension
Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of coding and robotics, perfect for all students in grades K-12. Learn how to use coding to navigate an obstacle course with a sphero bot, while also diving into the realm of careers in robotics and coding.
June 7, 2024
Field Day & Picnic
Come celebrate the end of the school year with other homeschoolers! Kids and teens can take part in a variety of fun field games and craft activities. Pack your own lunch, and enjoy exploring our playground and Creation Center. All students will receive a summer goodie bag!
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!