Outdoor Education
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCIENCE CAMP
5th through 8th Grade
Experience The Gospel At Play!
2025 Fall Season
Registration Now Open!
Deposits are transferable and refundable
in the case of a canceled event
2026 Spring Season
Registration Now Open!
Deposits are transferable and refundable
in the case of a canceled event
Spiritual Direction
We live in a world where troubling things happen, and at the same time, we serve a God who is good and sovereign over all. This summer, we are going to dive into the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis to answer some of life’s most puzzling questions such as, “Where is God in my affliction?” or “How can an all-powerful God allow such evil?” In Genesis 50:20, Joseph makes the definitive statement, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” As we study the story of Joseph, we hope that students can learn to trust in God, who is not only with us in our affliction but uses it for our good and His glory. Even in the trials and difficulties of life, we can trust in the sovereignty and providence of God.
Visual Direction
Through our opener and films we will take to the sea, past fjord and mountain to a land called Habril. In this Viking inspired land, we follow the character Seph and his relationship with the God of his family, Allvaldr. In dreams where axes, drinking horns, and frozen wastelands hold the future of the people of Habril, Seph learns why Allvaldr means sovereign ruler through seasons of suffering and blessing.
Theme Verse
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”
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 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Aeronautics
Flight. Such a basic thing for birds, and yet something we as humans have spent centuries trying to understand and accomplish. In this class, students will learn the key principles of flight (such as Bernoulli’s principle). Then students will put what they have learned into play when they build their own glider and see if they can defeat the arch nemesis of flight: gravity.
Archery
Archery has been used for survival and sport for thousands of years. The Bible even uses the analogy of a skilled archer in comparison to the wisdom of good judgment. In comparison, Proverbs 26:18-19 says, “Like a maniac shooting flaming arrows of death is one who deceives their neighbor and says, ‘I was only joking!’ ” In this class, students will not only learn to aim true and shoot straight, but also to consider the course of their actions and words.
Group Initiatives
We were created to live in community with others and point each other to Christ. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Students will be guided through the unique and fun challenges of Group Initiatives and will learn that sometimes we need to lean on each other for strength and that trust is important to the Christian life.
Leather Craft
Natural Habitats
From the mighty grizzly bear to the tiny shrew, mammals have unique characteristics and roles in the environment. Students will be learning about various native Californian mammals, where they live, what they eat, who eats them, and how God made them to uniquely fit into their habitats.
Physics in Nature
Physics (literally “knowledge of nature” in the Greek) is the study of matter and its motion through space and time, as well as the study of related concepts such as energy and force. In this class, we will try to understand some basic physics concepts and how they affect the natural world. Appreciating physics in nature can help us gain a better understanding of why things happen around us and will give us a larger view of the systems that God created to make our world work together.
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 for students to experience God’s creation.
Each of our outdoor adventure classes is 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 fun and memorable while continually pointing students back to the creator. Time spent in chapels features gospel-centered worship, and an evening challenge from God’s Word by our speakers, who live out what they teach, and love 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.
We want camp to be accessible to everyone! To help make this possible, Hume can accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets. Because of the high cost of providing for special dietary needs, there is an extra surcharge for these special diets. Please refer to our Special Diet Policy for more information.
Contact Us!
We are so excited for you to consider partnering with Hume Lake Christian Camps for Outdoor Education.
Let us help you make this an easy, incredible experience for your school.
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