Homeschool Program
Not all classrooms have four walls.
Outdoor Ed Mission
Calvin Crest Outdoor School partners with public, private, charter, and homeschools to bring students into contact with science, history, and the wonder of the great outdoors. Through the immersion in nature and hands-on learning, students have the opportunity to learn about subjects such as astronomy, ecology, and geology, all while developing important social and life skills. This powerful partnership creates a legacy of empowered, resilient, and curious learners who will carry their passion for the outdoors and science with them throughout their lives.
Included
- Food & Meals
- Lodging & Accommodations
- Friendsip & Community
- Games & Camp Activities
- Personal Growth
Questions?
Homeschool Details
Tuesday - Friday Program
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to register for our overnight program May 5-8, 2020! The $210/student rate for the overnight program includes meals, lodging, classes, free time, and evening program. Students must stay in a cabin with an adult at a ratio of no more than 8:1. Cabin groups may be family groups or groups of students whose parents have made arrangements to have students share a cabin with one adult. Upon registration, students will be required to indicate the adult staying in his/her cabin. Students may not register as individuals.
The $90/person rate for adults in the cabins includes meals and lodging. Adults are welcome to attend classes, or may make other arrangements during class time. Siblings who are not participating may register at the same rate. Children under 3 may stay with their parent at no cost. Please see the note regarding siblings who are not participants.
- Overnight Program Participant Rate: $210 (Meals, lodging, program).
- Adult Rate: $90 (Meals and lodging)
- Non-Participant Sibling Rate: $90 (Meals and lodging.) Children Under 3: Free
Wednesday - Thursday Program
Students in grades 3-8 are invited to register for our day-only program on Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7! Students will check in between 8:00 – 8:30am and check out between 4:30 – 5:00pm. The $80/student rate for day program students includes classes, free time, and lunch on both days. Adults wishing to attend the day program may do so at a rate of $30/adult, which includes lunch on both days. Siblings who are not participating may register at the same rate. Please see the note regarding siblings who are not participants.
Non-Participant Siblings
Parents and siblings are welcome to attend Calvin Crest as non-participant guests. Please understand that we cannot accommodate students younger than 3rd grade on our classes, and parents are responsible for supervision of non-participating children at all times. Indoor and outdoor space will be available for parents and children to spend their time hiking, working on schoolwork, or playing.
- Day Program Participant Rate: $80 (Lunch, classes, and free time.)
- Adults and Non-Participant Sibling Rate: $30 (Lunch both days.)
Director Of Outdoor School
Questions about Outdoor School? Contact Christina:
christina@calvincrest.com | 559.772.4040 ex. 105
Christina Melahn
Christina has been here for ten years in various capacities. In her time at camp, her faith has grown through interactions with guests and experiencing God's providence through times of adversity. She felt called to camp ministry when she was in high school and is grateful for the opportunity to live out that calling through Outdoor School and summer programs.
She is a Wilderness First Responder and loves introducing students and campers to the great outdoors! She spends her free time hiking, traveling, and playing board games with friends.
Location Details
- Calvin Crest Outdoor School is located about 10 miles north of Oakhurst, and east of Highway 41, midway between Bass Lake and the south entrance to Yosemite National Park.
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45800 Calvin Crest Road
Oakhurst, CA 93644
- Travel time from Fresno is approximately 1 1/2 hours. Calvin Crest, at an elevation of 5,000 feet, is nestled in 340 acres of scenic, forested land surrounded by the Sierra National Forest, which includes the adjacent Nelder Grove of giant sequoias.