Family Outdoor Schools
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Family friendly outdoor schools offer opportunities to explore Creation in new ways!
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For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20
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“A scientific discovery is also a religious discovery. There is no conflict between science and religion. Our knowledge of God is made larger with every discovery we make about the world.” Joseph H. Taylor, Jr. (received the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physics)
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Even with a strong academic focus we’ll find time to build community, learn about God, and play. Throughout the week we will have opportunities to practice outdoor skills, sing silly songs, perform skits, make new friends, play games, and worship together. Family Outdoor Schools offer experiences you won't find anywhere else and memories to cherish forever. Invite friends and family to join us for a fantastic week of learning, fun, and adventure!
Please contact us if you have any questions, we love reconnecting with families and meeting new ones.
Joel and Roxanna Thomas
Program Directors
joel@glensgizmos.com
(503) 487-7223
Joel and Roxanna Thomas
Program Directors
joel@glensgizmos.com
(503) 487-7223
Join our Facebook Group for a $5 off per person coupon code.
(if you don't have Facebook email joel@glensgizmos.com for the code)
(if you don't have Facebook email joel@glensgizmos.com for the code)
Two weeks to choose from...
Week #1 - Rocks, Minerals and Fossils (Geology and Paleontology)
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When:
July 10-13, 2018 Where: Ochoco Christian Conference Center 33051 NE OCHOCO HWY PRINEVILLE, OR 97754 Who:
Registration is Open!
Price structure at bottom of this page. |
Join us for this four day trip to the heart of rockhounding in the Pacific Northwest. The Ochoco National Forest in the center of Oregon has some of the best places to find treasures including rocks, minerals and fossils. Your family can be part of the adventure! Together we will learn about rocks and minerals, hunt for them in the field, then cut and polish many of them to bring home as lifelong keepsakes. All of the teaching will be from a Christian worldview and we look to give glory to God (Romans 1:20).
Experts will be arriving to teach everything from elementary trips to find petrified wood and agates to high school classes focusing on lapidary skills. We will even arrange for families to meet us at the legendary Richardson's Rock Ranch on the way to camp to dig thunder eggs (optional and may cost more depending on what is purchased by the family). During the week families will be encouraged to take a short drive from camp to the Lucky Strike Mine to dig other incredible rocks, including what are among the most sought after thunder eggs in the world! Did you know thunder eggs are the Oregon State rock? Another optional trip will be to dig fossils located nearby. There are several types of fossils nearby including limb casts, plant fossils, crabs and snails and more.
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Pat Roy will be one of our experts and is the co-founder of Creation Quest along with his wife, Sandy and two kids Summer, and Melody. Pat spent 12 years as the radio producer of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR). He began at ICR when Ken Ham was in charge of the radio department. When Ken left, Pat became the Director of Broadcast media. |
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During that time, he and his wife, Sandy, created Jonathan Park, a kid's radio drama which put all that Pat had learned and continued to learn about 7 day literal creation into a format kids could understand and enjoy. From there, Pat and Sandy created Creation Quest teaching classes and producing a new radio drama called Time Chroniclers.
Week #2 - Flora and Fauna of the High Desert (Biology and Ecology)
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When:
July 24-27, 2018 Where: Ochoco Christian Conference Center 33051 NE OCHOCO HWY PRINEVILLE, OR 97754 Who:
Registration is Open!
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Venture with your family into the beautiful Ochoco National Forest at the heart of Oregon this summer. On this trip we will exploring Creation in new ways with Dr. Gordon Wilson a herpetologist from the Riot and the Dance, along with numerous other volunteer and professional teachers. Our focus will be on identifying numerous species of animals and plants and catching many of them for closer observation. We will even be dissecting a few preserved specimens focusing on the God given characteristics allowing them to fill an essential niche in their environment.
Together we will capture and learn about reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, plants and more guided by expert scientists. We may also look some at rocks, minerals and soils. All of the teaching will be from a Christian worldview and we look to give glory to God (Romans 1:20).
Together we will capture and learn about reptiles, amphibians, insects, birds, plants and more guided by expert scientists. We may also look some at rocks, minerals and soils. All of the teaching will be from a Christian worldview and we look to give glory to God (Romans 1:20).
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One of our experts will be Dr. Gordon Wilson author and narrator of the movie Riot and the Dance. Get to know him in advance by seeing his movie in theaters around the nation on April 19 at 7pm. Follow along with Dr. Gordon Wilson as he traverses our planet, basking in God’s masterpieces whether he’s catching wildlife in his own back yard or in the jungles of Sri Lanka. Even if you don't get to see the film Roxanna and I have known Dr. Wilson for some time now and his teaching is spectacular. Find a theater near you and join us at our Family Outdoor School this summer!
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For Both Weeks...
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- Christ honoring classes and workshops, some classes will present evidence of a literal 6 day Creation, especially related to fossil research and a global flood. All classes will give glory to God as our Creator.
- Engaging science lessons for kids of all ages taught by volunteers and professional presenters throughout the day, now including preschool! The first session will focus on geology, paleontology and some high desert/forest ecology.
- Recreation Options: Octoball (GaGa Ball), 9-square in-the-air, Sand Volleyball, large gym, swimming pool, Box Hockey, Carpetball and lawn games.
- Family friendly games and memory making activities in the evenings including all camp recreation options.
- Workshops for parents.
- Opportunities to strengthen families, build friendships and praise God.
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What does my family registration include?
Three nights and 8 meals at the beautiful Ochoco Christian Conference Center in the heart of the Ochoco National Forest.
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Cost:
We calculate cost based on an immediate family unit including up to two parents/adults. Use this information to determine cost for your family to attend. Our online registration can't handle the complex discounts very well, you will be asked to register with a deposit of $30 per person first and then we will log in and adjust your total before final payment is made. You will also have the option of paying with installments up to the start of Outdoor School.
We calculate cost based on an immediate family unit including up to two parents/adults. Use this information to determine cost for your family to attend. Our online registration can't handle the complex discounts very well, you will be asked to register with a deposit of $30 per person first and then we will log in and adjust your total before final payment is made. You will also have the option of paying with installments up to the start of Outdoor School.
- Children under 2 years old are free! (don't count them when estimating cost below)
- 2-5 Family Members (including up to 2 adults): $239 Each
- 6 or More Family Discount: $239 each for the first 5 family members, after that only add $59 per person.
- Additional adults (ex: aunts, adult children, grandparents) beyond the first two in a family cost $239 each separate of the family discount.
- Tent or RV's: 35% OFF Standard Price. Add up your final bill and multiply the number by 0.65.
- If you have an RV or a Tent we have spaces for both and would love to have you bring it to stay in. This will save us space in cabins and save you money. There are shared bathroom facilities and showers, but no sewer or water connections. A standard 20amp electric connection is provided.
- Day Use Only: 40% OFF Standard Price. Add up your final bill and multiply the number by 0.6.
- Under this option you will find your own housing off site, but we are still providing meals and programming for your family. Keep in mind this will change your experience at camp significantly.
Why is this program more expensive than other fall, winter and spring options? Primarily because we are booking prime dates in the summer.
If you are planning on attending, but don't have the money saved yet:
This program will fill quickly. Consider registering and paying a $30 per person non-refundable family deposit (in the final confirmation page), then pay the remainder by the registration deadline. This will hold a space for your family to attend. If you have to cancel all but this deposit will be returned to you.
This program will fill quickly. Consider registering and paying a $30 per person non-refundable family deposit (in the final confirmation page), then pay the remainder by the registration deadline. This will hold a space for your family to attend. If you have to cancel all but this deposit will be returned to you.
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Help Spread the Word
Please share this information online, and post the flyer in your community, or at your next co-op meeting. 
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OTHER NOTES:
- As this is a summer program families don't have to be homeschooling to register for this program.
- Space is limited at this camp, please register early.
Contact us by emailing joel@glensgizmos.com if you still have questions or would like to view an example schedule.
