Rustic Homeschool Camp

Last week, Roan and I took our children over to a two day camp hosted by H.E.I.R.'s, (Home Educators Instructing Righteousness). These ladies were so gracious to let us join them! They did a wonderful job coordinating and preparing fun and interesting activities for the children. Thursday they were divided into age appropriate groups and rotated through different classes. The classes were all science related with lots of cool experiments and activities. Thursday night we enjoyed a hot dog supper with singing and devotions. I am so proud of John Parker for leading a song in the assembly! Afterwards, we went up to our bunkhouse for bed (according to Avery was the best part!). I must say it was an experience, glad I had it, but next time I will be staying at a nearby hotel! I am not high maintenance, well maybe just a little, but I do need a private bath with a hot shower!!! Friday was a little less structured with the children doing lots of fun fall crafts! We enjoyed a wonderful potluck style lunch!

Clay, John Parker, Carson & Jared excited to be at camp!

Camp Mascot - Archie??? not sure if that's his name!

John Parker & Clay dissecting owl pellets

Avery, Leah & Emily surprised reaction to their balloon experiment!

Madison, Carson & Luke doing surface tension experiments

Jared, Leah and Avery doing a sink/float activity

Getting a lesson on the chemistry of tie-dye

Avery on her top bunk!

She came down and got in with me as soon as the lights went out!!!

View of the bunkhouse

Pumpkin Carving

Not sure who got more paint, Jared or the pumpkin?!




Free play!!! The boys favorite time!

Me, Dawn & Roan
(Can you tell who stayed in the bunkhouse and who stayed in a hotel?)


Isn't the blogging world so cool! What's even neater, is when you get to meet one of your blogging buddies for the first time! You read and learn so much about them and their families, and it was so great to meet this sweet, fun lady, Dawn from Catch Me if You Can.

We all had a great time and met lots of new friends! Hopefully, we will be able to attend again next year!