Email: bill@woodcrestretreat.org
225 Woodcrest Drive Ephrata, PA 17522
717-738-2233
Register for our spring school of wonder schedule here.
Thursday, Mar 13, 2025
9:30-11:30am
12.00/per family
Family Class
The first session filled up quickly, so we are pleased to be able to offer an afternoon session. This special STEM program is great for the whole family. There will be a plethora of demonstrations that engage all ages including what keeps a balloon from expanding? What causes a marshmallow to puff up? What is 200 degrees colder than dry ice? Freeze your breath and observe liquid oxygen cling to a magnet. This program is being led by an award winning instructor who has been recognized for his excellence in STEM studies.
Guest Teacher: Dr George Fischer (Optical Physicist)
An afternoon session (1:30-3:30) as been added to accommodate interest..
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025
9:30-11:30am
$20/per student
Grades 5-8
Come and learn the basics of how to use a sewing machine and create your own masterpieces. Students will learn sewing skills and create their own drawstring bag. Materials are provided in the cost.
Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025
9:30-11:30am
Free
Families
Are you looking for a service project for your family or co-op? Join us for this special homeschool day of service and fun. We will have a variety of jobs that will help Woodcrest get ready for the busy summer season. After tidying up, we will provide a delicious campfire lunch and allow you to spend the afternoon enjoying our trails and playgrounds.
Monday, Jan 13, 2025 - Monday, Apr 21, 2025
6:30pm-8:30pm
$15 per person or $20 per family
Ages 8 and up
Lancaster Youth Productions is back at Woodcrest! Join us for an informal meeting every other Monday evening from 6:30-8:30pm to work on theater skills and have fun with friends! Open to students ages 8 and up. Cost is $15 per person or $20.00 per family for the semester. This goes towards covering facility usages and cleaning. Meetings take place in the Indian Rock Center.
Dates: 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21
Thursday, Apr 24, 2025
1-3pm
$8/per student
Grades 3-8
Game Builders is an outdoor gym-style class where students will get to spend time using their creative brains to design and play new games. Whether making something brand new or simply repurposing things from their environment, everyone should come ready to expect the unexpected in this crazy class.
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025
9:30-11:30am
$9/per student
Grades K-3
Spend a fun day outdoors collecting items to use for crafts. Each student will go home with their own creations. This is a fun class for our young students to enjoy nature and crafts. Parents are encouraged to participate.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1-3pm
$9/per student
Grades 3-8
In this class learn how the wonder of the outdoors can inspire young writers to learn new styles of writing. Come dressed to hike and explore while having an opportunity to write in different literary styles- Poetry, narration, prose and calligrams. Whether your student is a willing or hesitant writer, this class is sure to put a new angle on creativity and technique as God’s creation lends itself to more words than we can even use.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
1-3pm
$12/per family
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 available for you to have a picnic.
Email: bill@woodcrestretreat.org
225 Woodcrest Drive Ephrata, PA 17522
717-738-2233