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 opportunities for homeschoolers to learn about interesting topics, meet other homeschooling families, and explore academics in an interactive way.
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 on-site 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 allow students to explore the subject at hand.
Plan to join us for our Family Fridays:
March 13th: The Ecology of the White-Tailed Deer
April 17th: The Liberty Bell, a Crack for Freedom
May 8th: Innovation Lab: From Idea to Impact
September 18th
October 16th
November 13th
Time: 9:30 – 10:00 AM Registration. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lesson and Activity Time
Cost: $8/student (ages 2 – grade 12) or $30/family
Families are welcome to pack a lunch and stick around afterward to enjoy our playground, Obstacle Course, and Creation Center!
The deadline to register for Family Fridays is always the Tuesday before the event.
“Academic Adventures” is a series of events and courses designed for homeschooling families. Contact the camp office at (814) 277-5544 with any questions.
Directions to the Children’s Ministry Building
April 17, 2026 FAMILY FRIDAY!
Join us for a celebration of America’s 250th with Homeschool Evaluator, Melissa Neff!
Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026
Registration: 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Event Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Mahaffey Camp Children’s Ministry Building
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 14th
Topic: “The Liberty Bell: A Crack for Freedom”
Description: In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, come explore the significance of one of our Nation’s most prominent, yet possibly forgotten, symbols – the Liberty Bell. Learn about the bell’s purpose, iconic crack (Myth or fact? You decide!), and inscription. Discover when and why the bell was rung over the years, along with a reading of an 1847 fictional story about the bell, “Ring, Grandfather, Ring,” that created a resurgence of the bell’s familiarity and importance. Complete the lesson with the children, creating their own patriotic bell through the colonial art form of paper quilling.
Lessons and interactive activities are provided for students in grades K-12. A Preschool Corner is offered for kids ages 2 & up.
At least one parent per household group must be on-site with their students at all times and is expected to help guide their students’ learning experience. For those with K-12 students in addition to preschoolers, your preschool students (ages 2-5) may be dropped off and picked up at the conclusion of the event while you attend the event with your older kids.
All students ages 2 through grade 12 must register to participate. Cost is $8/student or $30/family.
Families are welcome to pack a lunch and stick around afterward to enjoy our playground, Obstacle Course, and Creation Center!
“Academic Adventures” is a series of events and courses designed for homeschooling families. Contact the camp office at (814) 277-5544 with any questions.
May 8, 2026 FAMILY FRIDAY!
Join us for a highly interactive worship that will inspire kids to turn their ideas into action! Led by our Mahaffey Camp Program Director, Mandy Yarger.
Date: Friday, May 8th, 2026
Registration: 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Event Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Mahaffey Camp Children’s Ministry Building
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 5th
Topic: Innovation Lab: From Idea to Impact
Description: Students will learn how to use design thinking to identify real-world problems and develop creative business or product solutions in a fast-paced, hands-on workshop. Through teamwork, prototyping, and a live pitch session, participants will leave with practical entrepreneurial skills and the confidence to turn ideas into action.
Lessons and interactive activities are provided for students in grades K-12. A Preschool Corner is offered for kids ages 2 & up.
At least one parent per household group must be on-site with their students at all times and is expected to help guide their students’ learning experience. For those with K-12 students in addition to preschoolers, your preschool students (ages 2-5) may be dropped off and picked up at the conclusion of the event while you attend the event with your older kids.
All students ages 2 through grade 12 must register to participate. Cost is $8/student or $30/family.
Families are welcome to pack a lunch and stick around afterward to enjoy our playground, Obstacle Course, and Creation Center!
“Academic Adventures” is a series of events and courses designed for homeschooling families. Contact the camp office at (814) 277-5544 with any questions.
Home Educators’ Conference | 2026
SAVE THE DATE: Mahaffey Camp Home Educator’s Conference on September 26th, 2026
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 1-12.