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School of Discovery Class Schedule
2013-2014 School Year
Susque's homeschooling classes provide an excellent break from the daily routine of study. They offer a chance to get out into God's creation and into his classroom. They're the perfect addition to your ministry at home. All classes are taught from a Christian perspective by qualified teachers who seek to inspire kids to learn and discover God's truth.
To Register:
Payment Policy:
Upon registration, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total class costs is required. Registrations will not be processed without this deposit.
Cancellation Policy:
Class cancellations will be posted at: www.susque.org. If a class is cancelled, a full refund will be provided.
Dates:
Year Long Classes:
Fall Semester:Sept 26, Oct 10, 24, 31, Nov 14, Dec 5
Spring Semester:Jan 16, 30, Feb 13, 27, Mar 13, 27, Apr 10, 24 - Snow Date
All Other Classes: See class description
Click on each class below to see details!
Fall Semester Only, Grades: 9-12
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Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Cost: $45 / Semester (FALL ONLY)
Grades: 9-12
"Who is Jesus?” Camp Susque is offering a new homeschool class centered on the study of Jesus Christ. The class will investigate the life and impact of Jesus on humanity from various angles and points of view. Students will read contemporary authors’ writings on Jesus, participate in class discussions on these works, and be required to engage in critical thinking and writing. The class's goals are to help students understand who is Jesus, what he accomplished on earth, how he changed history, and how Jesus applies to one's life in the 21st century. Part theology, part history, part psychology, part critical thinking, and part writing skill. It should prove to be a great time.
Required Materials:
A list of books required for the class will be provided before the 1st class.
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Year Long, Grades: 9-12
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Time: 9:30-11:30am OR 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $65 / Semester $130 / Year
Grades: 9-12
Course Description: This is a six-week, lab-based science class for high school students. Teacher Heather Klees will be using Apologia's popular text by Jay Wile to lead students through a year-long academic program covering basic biology. This curriculum contains instruction time and lab experiments. Materials for home study will be provided.
Required Materials:
- Exploring Creation with Biology – 2nd Edition. Jay Wile
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Year Long, Grades: 7-12
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Time: 9:30-11:30am
Cost: $45 / Semester $90 / Year
Grades: 7-12
Paul commanded us in Romans 12:2 to not be conformed to the world, “but to be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” In this course you will learn the basic skills to improve critical thinking and reading. This unique course will combine reading and apologetic skills as students seek to read for comprehension and discernment. Each two-hour course will include two parts. First will be a time of practical drills featuring mind puzzles, riddles and analyzing current events. The second part is a time of discussion based on the day’s reading and teaching
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Year Long, Grades: 4-8
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Time: 9:30-10:30am
Cost: $45 / Semester $90 / Year
Grades: 4-8
This class will climb over mountains and down to the bottom of canyons to discover all the animals of the 6th day of creation. Class time will be full of experiments, projects, and review. Learn why a giraffe has such high blood pressure and more!
Required Materials:
Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the 6th Day (ISBN 978-1-932012-85-9)
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Year Long, Grades: 6-12
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Time: 9:30-10:30am OR 1:00-2:00pm
Cost: $25 / Semester $50 / Year
Grades: 6-12
This class will focus on learning basic ASL vocabulary, including the alphabet, numbers and beginning vocabulary signs. It will also focus on learning about deaf culture and how ASL differs from other types of signed languages.
Required Materials:
- American Sign Language Dictionary by Elaine Costello.
- 3-ring binder for handouts.
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Year Long, Grades: 6-12
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Time: 10:30-11:30am OR 2:00-3:00pm
Cost: $25 / Semester $50 / Year
Grades: 6-12
Requires 101 or similar course. This class will focus on continuing to expand sign vocabulary, learning the structure of conversation in ASL, and continuing to learn about deaf culture.
Required Materials:
- American Sign Language Dictionary by Elaine Costello.
- 3-ring binder for handouts.
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1st Thurs of Each Month, Grades: All
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Dates:
1st Thursday of each month Sept – June (2nd in December & January)
Time:
9:00-10:00am
Cost:
$40 / Student
Grades:
All
You can sign up for individual classes or the entire year.
Take a leisurely hike once a month to see and document the birds, trees, and seasonal changes that take place throughout Susque’s forests, mountains, and streams. Program staff will guide you in identifying birdsongs, winter bark, animal tracks, and much more. Bring a good pair of hiking boots, binoculars, any guide books you have, and a journal! Class is open to all ages. Time will be provided during each walk to explore and document your own corner of camp.
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Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7
, Grades: 8-12
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Dates:Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7
Time: 10:30-12:00pm
Cost: $10 / Each $30 / for all 3
Grades: 8-12
Description:
Listen to three different guest lectures and participate in workshops to discover what kind of leader you could be. Learn how to function in a position of leadership and gain practical experience to take out into the world.
Required Materials:
- Notebook
- Folder
- Pen or Pencil
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Feb 6,20, March 20, Grades: 3-12 & Adults
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Dates:
Feb 6,20, March 20
Time:
1:00-3:00pm
Cost:
$36 / Student
Grades:
3-12 & Adults
This multi-day class takes pottery at camp to the next level. Students will learn many skills while working with different kinds of clay. They will learn to use different tools and techniques as they complete multiple projects involving: coil pots, hand building, molds, kiln firing, and painting and glazing. Each project completed can be taken home to keep forever.
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Sept 12, Grades: All
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Date:
Thursday, Sept. 12
Time: 9:30-12:00pm
Cost: $4 / Student, $12 / Family
Grades: All
Our Safety Day is a tradition for many families as they join us to kick off the new school year. Come join us for our annual day of fun, fellowship and exciting programs designed to meet your fire safety requirements. All proceeds from the day will go to the Trout Run Volunteer Fire Company. In addition to the important program put on by our local fire company, it is a great time for meeting new friends and fellowshipping with old ones.
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Sept 26, Grades: K-3
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Date:
Sept 26
Time:
1:00 - 3:00
Cost:
$8 / Student
Grades:
K-3
Come as a whole family and take a walk around Susque in search of evidence of our four-footed friends. Students will learn how to identify common tracks and put their skills to the test. Each participant will cast a plaster track to take home as well as handouts for future tracking. Be prepared to walk in the woods with appropriate footwear and clothing.
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Oct. 17, Grades: 5-10
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Date:
Thursday, Oct 17
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Cost: $8 / Student
Grades: 5-10
This hands-on meeting will be taught by Professor George Fischer, who is a popular high school geometry teacher at his home school co-op in New Jersey when he is not teaching at graduate school or working in his laser lab. You will solve puzzles by looking at clues and learn amazing things about circles and right angles. You will also learn how to copy a circle and make complicated shapes.
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Oct 17, Grades: 3-12
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Date:
Thursday, Oct 17
Time:
1:00-3:00pm
Cost:
$8 / Student
Grades:
3-12
This class will be taught by optical physicist George Fischer. Professor George will explore the real story of rainbows. Every kids' science book says refraction, but this is only a tiny part of the explanation! Why is the sky blue, why are sunsets red? It's all about scattering. You will also explore Jell-O, Frustrated Total Internal Reflection, and observe the road show from the Optical Society of America as time allows.
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Dec 10, Grades: All
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Date:
Tuesday, Dec 10
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: $18 / Family
Grades: All
Come discover new traditions to start with your family. This is one of Susque’s favorite annual programs! The subject of this year’s program will be revealed as we get closer to that wonderful time of the year.
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Mar 13, Grades: K-3
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Date:
Thursday, Mar 13
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $9 / Student
Grades: K-3
Learn how to identify basic rock types, look for fossils in shale pieces and break open your own geode to look for crystals! Students will be able to bring home their geode as well as handouts on rock types.
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Mar 20, Grades: All
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Date:
Thursday, Mar 20
Time:
9:30-12:00pm
Cost:
$35 / Student
Grades: All
Camp Susque is pleased to offer the convenience of local standardized testing. We will proctor the California Achievement Test for students (Generally taken in grades 3, 5, and 8). The results will be mailed directly to you. Test covers Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics.
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Apr 10, Grades: K-3
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Date:
Thursday, Apr 10
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $7 / Student
Grades: K-3
Come and see God’s creation in the woods of Camp Susque. Enjoy a relaxing guided hike and learn about the plants and animals native to central Pennsylvania.
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Apr 17, Grades: 6-12 & Adults
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Date:
Thursday, Apr 17
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $13 / Student
Grades: 6-12 & Adults
Safely learn about firearms and how to operate a .22 rifle at Susque’s rifle range. This class will teach you safety and care of a rifle, firing positions, and techniques to hit what you are aiming at. Students will practice on targets and participate in a “one shot wins all competition.”
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May 1, Grades: 1-8
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Date:
Thursday, May 1
Time: 9:30-2:00pm
Cost: $9 / Student
Grades: 1-8
Join with area Christian schools for a day of celebrating God and His creation. Each year, our Earth Day celebration focuses on a different aspect of God’s creation. The theme for this year is pollution. Along with the theme, families and students will then get to choose two classic Susque classes such as Nature Hikes, Stream Studies, and Habitat Studies. Bring a bag lunch and come enjoy the day.
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Apr. 11, Grades: 3-12
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Date:
Thursday, Apr. 11
Time: 1-3 pm
Cost: $8
Grades: 3-12
Students will GET WET in this popular class. Students will explore Susque’s ponds, streams, and wet lands looking for critters and learning about water quality. Topics include aquatic eco-systems, water testing through a hands on lab, and wading in the Lycoming Creek looking for various aquatic life. Bring a change of clothes and a pair of water shoes (required for going into the creek).
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May 2, Grades: 1-8
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Date:
Thursday, May 2
Time: 9:30-2:00pm
Cost: $9
Grades: 1-8
Join with area Christian schools for a day of celebrating God and His creation. Each year, our Earth Day celebration focuses on a different aspect of God’s creation. The theme for this year will be announced as we get close to the day. Along with the theme, families and students will then get to choose two classic Susque classes such as Nature Hikes, Stream Studies, and Habitat Studies. Bring a bag lunch and come enjoy the day.
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