Christian School Programs

Our Outdoor Science program aims to give students an integrated worldview of Christianity and science. God is creator of our universe and nature is ultimately God's sanctuary.  Our desire is that students will experience God in nature, gain the science skills needed for academic success, and become informed stewards of our natural world.  It is our aim to equip every student with new experiences and understandings of God in their walk with Christ.

 

How does this all happen at Mount Hermon?                              

 

Ecosystems Class theme: UNITY -Scripture: Colossians 2:2

     Topics include - God's creative actions (Genesis 1), Factors and components of an ecosystem,      and exploration of our 4 local ecosystems

  

Producers Class theme: INTERDEPENDENCE -Scripture: I Corinthians 12:14-27

    Topics include - God filling the land with producers, photosynthesis, and the role of producers providing life for all organisms

 

Consumers Class theme: SPECIALIZATION -Scripture: Romans 12:4-6

     Topics include - God filling the sky with birds and land with creatures, each fulfilling a unique niche, investigation of birds, reptiles, and mammals

 

Watershed Stewardship Class theme: STEWARDSHIP -Scripture: Genesis 1:28

     Topics include - Taking care of the earth, defining watersheds and their importance, topography, and stewardship projects

 

Night Hike theme: OVERCOMING FEAR- Scriptures: Psalm 139:11-12, Psalm 95:4-5

     Topics include - Challenge by choice through hiking at night, overcoming fear, light, bats, owls, and specializations for nocturnal living

 

Climbing Wall theme: ENCOURAGEMENT, SELF CONFIDENCE -Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11

     Topics include - safety, team, self confidence, and meeting goals

 

Extended Hike theme: ADVENTURE WITH GOD - Scriptures: Psalm 33

     Topics include - in the woods ALL DAY, summary on content, games, and adventure along the journey with God

 

 

Evening activities and integration include:

Worship times/campfire

Naturalist testimonies

Cabin time devotional implemented by cabin leaders/chaperones

 

Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School maintains a Registered Nurse on staff whose time and oversight is included in our regular program rates. Our nurse is on site and on call every day to dose appropriate medications and address all specific health needs of students and chaperones. Our health center is staffed by a trained health aid from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm and may be staffed overnight.

 

What are your rates? Follow the link to Program Rates

 

Meeting the Science Standards! Follow the link to Program Science Standards

 

Coordinator/Teacher

Are you the primary coordinator or teacher for your schools outdoor science experience? Visit our coordinators page for all the needed materials and information.

 

Counselor

Are you coming to Mount Hermon to be an Outdoor Science counselor? As a counselor you will be staying in our cabins with a group of seven to eight students and facilitating many activities during your stay. You can find more information on our counselor page.

 

Students/Parents

Are you or your child coming to Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School? Check out your school's stewardship points total or have a look at the packing list on our student page.

 

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