Outdoor Education
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCIENCE CAMP
5th through 8th Grade
Experience The Gospel At Play!
2025 Spring Season
Registration Now Open!
Deposits are transferable and refundable
in the case of a canceled event
2025 Fall Season
Registration Now Open!
Deposits are transferable and refundable
in the case of a canceled event
About the Camp Theme
Throughout the week at camp, we will be walking through parts of the book of Matthew, focused on the person of Jesus. If you haven’t read this book before, take some time before camp to read it. As you do, pray and ask the Lord to reveal the truth of His Word to you; maybe jot down some questions that come up and talk with your counselor, teacher, or a mentor about them before you come to camp.
Spiritual Direction
Jesus is the central figure of the Bible and of all history which necessitates a response from all of us. This fall, we will be looking at the person of Jesus through the book of Matthew. As Jesus reveals who He is, He asks His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” In the same way, all of humanity must answer the question, “Do you believe that Jesus is who He says He is?”
Visual Direction
We will be showing a series of short theme videos that take place in a dystopian humanoid world, where we follow Maddix, a tax collecting bot, as he encounters an unusual bot named Elyon; and he must overcome his disbelief and pride to discover if this bot really is the Savior, the One worth giving up everything he has ever earned or cared about in life to follow. Our hope and purpose for these videos is to set up each message that the speaker will be sharing from the Book of Matthew about the person of Jesus.
Theme Verse
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Theme Teaser Video
Here at Hume, we absolutely love activities of all kinds. Archery, paintball, jumping from trees, swimming, paddleboarding, and of course, blobbing—the list is long and FUN.
*Activities subject to weather conditions and availability. Certain activities are subject to age and weight restrictions. Please call or email for more details.
Archery Range
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Boating
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High Ropes Course
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Meadow Ranch Pool
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Paintball
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The Ark
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The Pond
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Available Classes
FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Climbing & Mountaineering
Rock climbing and mountaineering are both great ways for students to learn about and explore the environment around them. This class is a great faith-building activity as well as a challenge where students will learn about the history of the sport of mountaineering as well as gain a better understanding and appreciation for the safety equipment and precautions used for climbing, different types and significance of ropes, and basic knot tying skills. After their safety and equipment briefing, each student will test their mountaineering abilities on our climbing wall, while being encouraged by their peers to make it all the way to the top.
Entomology
In this class, we will take students into the world of insects. Students will learn what an insect is, how God has uniquely created them, and they will recognize the important role insects play in the ecosystem and to us as humans. While learning about the classification system of insects, students will have the opportunity to hunt, collect, and classify their insects into the eight different types of insect groups.
Geology
Every day we walk around on earth, and rarely take time to understand the solid ground beneath our feet. Whether we realize it or not, our lives are affected by the subject of Geology every day and we often take it for “granite”. Our entire planet is composed rocks and minerals, creating the very foundation on which we live. In this class, students will learn about the structure of the earth and its layers, different types of rocks, the rock cycle, as well as how weathering and erosion affects the shaping and formations we see today. We will accomplish this through group lessons and interactive activities as well as looking at the real life examples we are surrounded by here at Hume Lake.
Meteorology
Ornithology
Birds are amazing creatures. Their ability to fly gives us cause to watch and study them. In this class we will look at these creatures and how God made them for a purpose. We will focus on a select group of birds known as birds of prey (or raptors) and study these “tigers of the sky”. Students will learn about what makes a bird of prey different from other birds, their role in the ecosystem, and which ones are native to the Sequoia National Forest.
Riflery
Riflery is the art, practice, or sport of shooting at targets with rifles. In this class, we will take a look at the history of the rifle, how it has evolved, and the science behind rifling. The students will also learn proper gun safety, marksmanship, and other shooting techniques while having the opportunity to put them into practice by shooting targets at the BB & Pellet Gun Range.
FAQ
The Hume Lake Outdoor Education program is a Christ-centered, hands-on learning experience that will instill in students a passion for Christ, a respect for His creation and an understanding of the world around them.
Nestled deep in the Sequoia National Forest with multiple bodies of water and a variety of terrains & ecosystems, Hume Lake is the perfect classroom environment in which students will experience God’s creation.
Each of our outdoor adventure classes are designed to reinforce the state science standards you are teaching, while embedding our core values. Our energetic instructors will engage your students and make the learning process both fun and memorable while continually pointing students back to the creator. Time spent in chapels feature dynamic worship music, and an evening challenge from God’s word by our speakers, who live out what they teach, and know how to communicate with 5th – 8th grade students.
IMPORTANT
Some older mapping services will suggest you take the 245. It is a curvy, winding road that will take you at least an additional hour. DO NOT take 245!
What to Bring
- Bible
- notebook
- pencil/pen
- flashlight
- sleeping bag
- pillow
- toiletries
- warm and cool clothes
- jacket
- modest one-piece swimsuit (no tankinis)
- a towel for swimming and showering
- a water bottle
- $60 recommended spending money
- If your child is bringing medication or supplements, please send them in their original containers.*
What NOT to Bring
- Drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor*)
- alcohol
- tobacco
- fireworks
- firearms
- electronic devices
*Prescribed Medications, Vitamins & Supplements:
These will be collected and dispensed by the camp health center. We consider any vitamin, supplement, or over-the-counter therapy that is taken to treat a condition or maintain health to be a “medication”. We are not able to give a medication that we cannot identify and dose from the original container. Sending medication in anything other than the original container may result in the camper not receiving it.
Yes!
Here’s how you’ll need to address your letter/package:
OE/SE – School Name
Camper Name – Date of Camp
64144 Hume Lake Rd
Hume, CA 93628
For example:
OE/SE – ABC123 School
Johnny Smith – October 9-13, 2017
64144 Hume Lake Rd
Hume, CA 93628
IMPORTANT: Please send ten days prior to desired delivery date!
Outdoor Education takes place in select weeks in Spring and Fall. Camp begins on Monday afternoons with check-in at 1pm. The first meal served is dinner on Monday evening at 5:30pm. Camp concludes Friday morning around 11:00am after students pack a sack lunch to either eat at a picnic table outside or to take with them on the road.
To get a good idea of what to expect for Outdoor Education:
Download the Sample Outdoor Education Camp Schedule
At Hume we care about providing the highest level of healthcare to our campers and staff. Check out this important info for everything you need to know about health and safety while at camp.
Contact Us!
We are so excited for you to consider partnering with Hume Lake Christian Camps for Outdoor Education.
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