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#=====---------------------------------------------------------------- HSLDA's Homeschooling Thru High School Newsletter March 2010 -- Summer Camps: Cool Possibilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---[ Bright Against the Storm: A tale for our time ]------------------ Rekindle your hope and rejuvenate your vision of how you can stand Bright Against the Storm. A heroic adventure story of love, treachery, and coming of age, this is the first of four volumes in the deeply satisfying - and deeply Christian - Epic of Karolan. Author Ari Heinze was home-schooled (K-12) and is now a PhD astronomer. http://www.hslda.org/alink.asp?ID=209 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends, It is a joy for us to be welcomed into your email box each month. We trust that when you receive the newsletter, it is with a sense of excitement to learn something new or to be encouraged. Please don't dread opening the email while thinking, "Oh no. What else do I need to add to my schedule?" or "What 'important' opportunity have we missed out on during the high school years?" As we share about summer camp opportunities, we encourage you to guard against discouragement or comparison to others. These camps are merely options, not requirements and are offered simply for your consideration. You may feel inclined not to have your teens participate in a summer camp; but, rather, choose to take the summers off to unwind and relax--that's perfectly fine. If that is the case, please pass this info on to others who may be interested. Summer camps focus on many different areas--anything from fine arts to civics to science to fun ... to name just a few. Keep this information handy, and when the time is right, finances allow, and your teen is motivated to attend a summer camp, it will give you a place to begin researching the various choices. PLANNING AHEAD Summer might seem a long way off, but the coming months will speed by. It's helpful to start thinking about camps now. Dates will need to be coordinated with your family's summer vacation, jobs, or planned visits from relatives. Some camps offer a variety of dates, while others are available only during one particular week each year. If it's not possible for your teen to attend this summer, you can hold those dates open for an upcoming year. Fees for camps vary widely with the cost of some camps appearing, at first glance, to be too expensive for your budget. See this as another reason to plan ahead. Saving a few dollars each week and sending your teen to camp next year is preferable to finding out about a camp the week before it begins and not being able to afford registration. If your teen has a part-time job, he could be expected to pay for part or all of the expenses of the camp. This teaches good stewardship and delayed gratification. Maybe your children's friends would be interested in attending the same camp. Sharing travel expenses or taking advantage of any group discounts can defray some of the cost. If a group discount is not currently offered, you could suggest that the camp consider adding such a benefit--it wouldn't hurt. We encourage parents to investigate camp opportunities thoroughly (particularly in light of your personal values and your reasons for having your teen attend). It is also important to take into account a teen's maturity level--especially for overnight camps. The following list is not exhaustive, but a sampling that hopefully will provoke you to think about the many educational and enjoyable opportunities that exist. TEEN LEADERSHIP CAMPS Patrick Henry College (PHC): Does your teen have an interest in traditional camp activities while exploring an academic discipline from a distinctively Christian worldview? PHC summer teen camps are taught by PHC faculty and other experts and include field trips to historic and U.S. government sites. Previous camps included the areas of journalism, strategic intelligence, constitutional law, drama, debate, music, and Kuck's camp for those with an interest in physics. Campers receive a taste of college life as they stay in the college dorms, attend chapel, and interact with current PHC students serving as camp staff. Teens, ages 14-18, are welcome to participate. At PHC's website, http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7783, you can access full details about the 2010 camp offerings. Generation Joshua iGovern: iGovern East (held on the Patrick Henry Campus in Purcellville, VA) or iGovern West (outside of Colorado Springs, CO) is a wonderful opportunity for your teen to experience the steps involved in writing, defending, and passing legislation, while learning about American politics from a Christian worldview. Campers will also take part in a mock presidential election and hear from well-known speakers. iGovern camps are not all work and no play! iGovern East gives your teen the special opportunity to visit and explore our nation's beautiful capital during the camp's day trip into the city. They'll visit the Capitol building, Smithsonian museums, Washington Monument, and many other sites through this once-in-a-lifetime camp experience. Specific to iGovern West, your teens will enjoy all types of fun outdoor activities--archery, water fights, horseback riding, and more. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7784 JH Summer Wind: For students in the 9th-12th grades, JH Ranch's goal is to build the teen's character and godly values through practical applications during two weeks of various activities. The camp limits the number of attendees, so you will want to register your teen early to be assured a spot. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7785 Miracle Mountain Ranch Missions: Wild West, Wilderness, and Horsemanship camps are some of the options offered by Miracle Mountain Ranch Missions. MMRM also has opportunities for teens (ages 16 and up) who not only want to experience camp, but who are also looking for a summer ministry where they will be challenged to develop leadership skills. If your teen has a heart for the Lord and for children, consider MMRM's "teens in training" program. Summer staff attends training starting June 10 to prepare for seven weeks of summer camp ministry. Positions include counselors, wranglers, horsemanship instructors, vaulting instructors, and lifeguards. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7786 WORLDVIEW CAMPS During the school year, you may find it difficult to teach all of the courses that you would like. If you have been meaning to include a worldviews/apologetics course, a summer camp could lessen your course load during the school year while providing your teen with the information he needs to be knowledgeable and confident when communicating his beliefs and values to others. Summit Ministries offers young adults (ages 16-24) a two week camp preparing them for college or the workforce where they'll face many different ideas that are in conflict to a biblical worldview. They will receive instruction in worldview analysis, apologetics and leadership. Summit Ministries' camps are held in Colorado, Tennessee, and Virginia. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7787 Similarly, Worldview Academy Leadership Camp is for teens ages 13 and up. Students learn about servant leadership, apologetics/evangelism, and comparative worldviews. The six-day camp includes creative activities, worship, and thought provoking seminars. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7788 ACADEMIC CAMPS Science Camp: Teens interested in the sciences (especially careers in the medical field: physical therapy, nursing, sports medicine, forensics, etc.) may want to check out Homeschool Science Academy's Anatomy and Physiology Camp. Geared to 9th-12th graders, teens will enjoy hands-on experiments (including dissecting cow or sheep organs and labs using human cadavers!) in a unique learning environment. The camp is held in the Appalachian Mountains near Boone, NC. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7789 Singing Anyone? Summer is a great time to have your teens take part in the fine arts. Check out local opportunities with community theater or art and music camps that may be offered for teens on college campuses. If your teen wishes to combine the performing arts with sharing the gospel, the Continental Singers touring group offers opportunities to do just that as young adults take part in music missions, leadership development, and performing arts' ministries. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7790 Military Service Academies: Teens who are interested in attending one of the military academies should investigate the summer seminars offered for rising high school seniors. The purpose of these camps is to provide teens a realistic view of cadet life. Each academy has its own application requirements and registration deadlines. Because these camps are very competitive, it is important to closely follow the guidelines for admission and apply early. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7791 SPIRITUAL LIFE "CAMPS" Short Term Mission Trips: More and more mission organizations are offering short term summer opportunities to teens and young adults. Likely, your church offers a trip or two each summer for the youth. Or, the mission's director may be able to link you up with mission agencies your church supports. On our website, http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7792 , we list a number of agencies who cater specifically to youth who are interested in learning more about a career in missions. Your teens will be stretched mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually through such an experience. Many full-time missionaries caught the vision through such a summer trip. Word of Life Camps: For many years Word of Life has encouraged young people in their relationship with God through relevant Bible teaching and worship. Summer camps in New York and Florida combine this purpose with many fun activities. http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7793 CAMPED OUT! :) As we mentioned above, these suggestions are not exhaustive. In fact, you likely know of or have experienced many wonderful camps in your own areas. We've offered a wide spectrum of ideas hoping to trigger your own investigations. Happy hunting! Just remember--it's not too early to make these plans. Our next newsletter will focus on foreign language for high school. We'll look at options and courses of study to take into consideration as you plan out the high school years. With thoughts of camping out under the stars (without shivering), Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer HSLDA High School Coordinators HSLDA High School Symposium, April 9, 2010 Registration now open! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7794 Diane & Becky's speaking engagements: Capital Baptist Church Homeschool Co-Op, Annandale, VA (Becky) March 18, 2010 Remember the Reason...Renewing the Vision: A Homeschool Symposium (Becky) Carson City--March 26, 2010 Las Vegas--March 27, 2010 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7795 HSLDA Third Annual High School Symposium (Becky & Diane) Friday, April 9, 2010 Watch for registration information--Mark your calendars now! http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7794 April 23-24, 2010, Greenville, North Carolina (Becky) Christian Family Schools of San Diego, CA (Diane) May 7-8, 2010 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7796 Christian Home Education Fellowship of Alabama, Gallant, AL (Becky) May 14-15, 2010 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7797 Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators, Des Moines, IA (Diane) June 18-19, 2010 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7798 Valley Home Educators--Modesto, CA (Becky) July 30-31, 2010 http://www.hslda.org/elink.asp?id=7801 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -> What do you look like when you get out of bed? 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