Homeschool Programs

Upcoming Programs

Volunteer Day

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 - Thursday, Apr 16, 2026

9:30-12

Free

Families

Come together with other families to help prepare the camp for the busy summer season while enjoying community. We have lots of projects that are great for getting families outdoors and serving. As our appreciation, we will end our time with a campfire lunch. Each family will receive a certificate for their portfolio.

Nature Crafts

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Tuesday, May 5, 2026

9:30-11:30

$8/Student

K-3

For our younger students, Woodcrest’s Nature Crafts is always a favorite. Enjoy a walk through the woods as you collect items to use in making crafts to take home and treasure. Parents are encouraged to participate.

Campfire Cooking

Thursday, May 7, 2026 - Thursday, May 7, 2026

10-12:30

$15/Student

6-12

There is an art and skill to cooking over a campfire. It doesn’t just need to be hot dogs and s’mores. Whether in your backyard or at the campground, you can eat well. Participants will make their own lunch and learn about the versatility of Dutch oven cooking.

Consider The Birds

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - Tuesday, May 12, 2026

9:30-11:30

$15/Family

Family Activity

Have you ever wished you knew more about the beautiful, feathered creatures God has placed all around us? Come and learn some basics of backyard bird identification and then dive deeper studying the structure of feathers and some historical uses, including going home with your own working quill pen. Finally, we will dive deep with owls of PA and dissect an actual owl pellet as a family.

Gym Break

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Thursday, May 14, 2026

1-3PM

$7/Student

3-12

Everything fun can be supersized! Join us for a homeschool P.E. class that will “blow up” your idea of how much fun P.E. can be. We will play all sorts of games that are larger than life.

Waterslide Day

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

1-3PM

$3/Person $15/Person

Families

We want to thank our families for their support. This fun day is designed for families to simply come and enjoy Woodcrest. Our famous waterslide will be open, and our Oak Shade pavilion will be available for you to have a picnic.

Details and Policies

Parents with other children who are not in a class are welcome to use the playgrounds during class time. Parents are also invited to sit in on classes in the back of the room to observe.
An Emergency Contact Release Form needs to be completed each semester so that School of Wonder staff have access to parents in case of emergency during class time. This form is available on the side menu of this page, at each class, and in the registration form.
Payment should be made at the end of the registration process by credit card. Please be aware that failure to pay by credit card will result in your registration not being submitted. If you cannot pay with a credit card, please email will@woodcrestretreat.org to finalize registration and payment. Payment of cash or check must be made 1 week before the 1st registered class, and must be for all registered classes. Once payment is received, there are no refunds for cancellations less than two weeks before scheduled classes or for no shows.
You will receive an email with arrival instructions and other relevant information for that session, approximately a week before the scheduled date. Feel free to contact the camp office with questions.
If your child or someone in the immediate family are feeling ill, please do not attend your registered class. If you notify Woodcrest before the scheduled class begins, partial refunds may be offered

Spring 2026 Homeschool Registration

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