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Homeschool classes at Tel Hai Camp are a great way to supplement your homeschool curriculum and activities. We offer several different classes throughout the year. Take a look below to see what might work with your interests and schedule. All students are given a certificate of completion at the end of every class. To register for a class, print out the registration form and the Health & Agreement form, complete all the information and submit the forms and payment to Tel Hai Camp. Please contact the camp office if you have any questions - 610-273-3969. 

Please make checks payable to : "Tel Hai Camp" to cover all fees.

Mail with registration forms to: "Home School Classes, Tel Hai Camp & Retreat, 31 Lasso Dr., Honey Brook, PA 19344"

Climbing Class

Starting october 5, 2023

  • Instructors: Bruce Gregory, trained instructor and belayer with over 20 years of instructing and training climbers and staff.

  • Certificate of Completion: Presented upon successful completion of the course, which includes faithful attendance and evidence of growth in skills.

  • Class Size: Maximum class size is 12 persons.

  • Ages: Age 10 through high school.

  • Dates:

    • Thursdays, beginning October 6th and running 6 weeks.

    • Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  • Cost: $60.00 per student for entire course.

  • Location: Tel Hai Camp Gymnasium

  • Deadline for sign up: October 2nd

  • Registration: Click on form below or contact the camp.

  • Forms: (Required Forms)

The primary objective of this course is to teach safety, climbing terminology, proper use of gear and tips and techniques of climbing. Each weekly session will include instruction and practice time, as well as evaluation of skills. All equipment is provided (harnesses, helmets, ropes, safety gear) and regularly inspected. Climbing shoes are not provided and are optional. This is an indoor climbing wall.


Cooking Class

Starting Thursday, October 5, 2023

Class Instruction: This course is designed to be an introduction to standard kitchen practices. Students will participate in various tasks including prepping, chopping, cooking, and food handling safe practices. We will also tap into each student’s creative mind, by creating multiple dishes with limited ingredients and leftovers. By the end of the 6-week course, students will be able to prepare a predetermined meal from scratch, with adult supervision and be an extra set of helping hands for any home-cooked meal.

  • Instructor: Melina Klipp, Food Service Director of Tel Hai Camp, has over 20 years experience in the food service industry and is Serve-Safe certified since 2012.

  • Certificate of Completion: Presented upon successful completion of the course, which includes faithful attendance and evidence of growth in skills.

  • Class Size: Maximum class size is 8 persons.

  • Ages: Age 12 through high school.

  • Dates:

    • Thursdays beginning in October 5th and running for 6 weeks. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Cost: $70.00 per student for entire course and supplies.

  • Location: Tel Hai Camp Dining Hall

  • Deadline for sign up: October 2nd

  • Registration: Click on form below or contact the camp.

  • Forms: (Required Forms)


CANOE/KAYAK CLASS

starting April 3 & April 4, 2024

The primary objective for this course is to teach basic to intermediate skills, including safety, terminology, proper canoe and kayak entry and exit, and paddle strokes for lake and river canoeing/kayaking. Each weekly class will include instruction time, as well as practice and evaluation of skills.  All equipment is provided (canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets). Equipment will be sanitized after use.

  • Instructor: Bruce Gregory, Program Director- Red Cross training in canoeing and lifeguarding with over 35 years of experience.

  • Certificate of Completion: Presented upon successful completion of the course, which includes faithful attendance and evidence of growth in skills.

  • Class size: Maximum is 14 persons.

  • Ages: Age 10 through high school.

  • Dates:

    • Thursday classes begin April 4, 2024 and run for 6 weeks. Time- 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

    • Wednesday classes begin April 3, 2024 and run for 6 weeks. Time - 2:45-4:15 p.m.

  • Cost: $60.00 per student for entire course.

  • Location: Tel Hai Camp Swan Lake - meet at covered bridge.

  • Deadline for sign up: Monday, April 1, 2024.

  • Registration: Fill out the Registration Form or contact the camp.

  • Forms: (Required Forms)


Archery Class

starting April 2, 3, & 4, 2024

The primary objective of this course is to teach Level 1 archery skills, including history, safety, terminology, proper form and techniques, and scoring. Each weekly session will include instruction and practice time, as well as evaluation of skills. All equipment is provided (bows, arrows, finger guards, arm guards, and targets). Equipment will be sanitized after use.

  • Instructor: Bruce Gregory, a certified archery instructor with Archery Education Resources and training in NAA instruction, with over 35 years of experience.

  • Certificate of Completion: Presented upon successful completion of the course, which includes faithful attendance and evidence of growth in skills.

  • Class Size: Maximum class size is 16 persons.

  • Ages: Age 10 through high school.

  • Dates:

    • Tuesday classes begin April 2, 2024 and run for 6 weeks.

      • Archery Level 1 - 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

      • Intermediate Archery - 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

    • Wednesday classes begin April 3, 2024 and run for 6 weeks.

      • Intermediate Archery 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    • Thursday classes begin April 4, 2024 and run for 6 weeks.

      • Intermediate Archery - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

      • Archery Level 1 - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • Cost: $60.00 per student for entire course.

  • Location: Tel Hai Camp field next to lake and covered bridge.

  • Deadline for sign up: Monday, April 1, 2024.

  • Registration: Fill out the Registration Form or contact the camp.

  • Forms: (Required Forms)


Artistic Expression Classes

Starting April 4, 2024

Level 1 Class - This course will start with learning gray scale and color theory. Subsequent weeks will include instruction in pencil sketching, the use of perspective in drawing, and watercolor painting. There will be a good deal of experimenting and practicing the techniques learned and final pieces for portfolios.

Level 2 Class - This course will start with studying different artists and their styles and experimenting personally with those styles with different media. Subsequent classes will involve working on murals and cool pavement chalk art! (weather permitting). *Prerequisite for this class - must have completed either the class from Spring or Fall 2023.

  • Instructors: Brian Williamson, Executive Director of Tel Hai Camp & Retreat has experience instructing
    adults and homeschooled youth of all talent levels

  • Certificate of Completion: Presented upon successful completion of the course, which includes faithful attendance and evidence of growth in skills.

  • Class Size: Maximum class size is 10 persons.

  • Ages: Ages 9 through high school.

  • Dates:

    • Thursdays beginning in April 4th and running for 6 weeks.

    • Times:

      • Level 1 Class - 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.

      • Level 2 Class - 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

  • Cost: $60.00 per student for entire course. Plus $10.00 per student for cost of materials.

  • Location: Tel Hai Camp - Hemlock Hall

  • Deadline for sign up: Monday, April 1, 2024

  • Registration: Click on form below or contact the camp.

  • Forms: (Required Forms)


Volleyball Class

Starting Thursday, October 5, 2023

Instructor: Benjamin Zook, Assistant Camp Facilities Director of Tel Hai Camp, has experience playing in volleyball leagues both church and college intramural.

  • Certificate of Completion: Presented upon successful completion of the course, which includes faithful attendance and evidence of growth in skills.

  • Class Size: Maximum class size is 14 persons.

  • Ages: Ages 12-18

  • Dates:

    • Thursdays beginning in October 5th and running for 6 weeks.

    • Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • Cost: $60.00 per student for entire course.

  • Location: Tel Hai Camp - Gymnasium

  • Deadline for sign up: Monday, October 2, 2023

  • Registration: Click on form below or contact the camp.

  • Forms: (Required Forms)

Class Instruction: The primary objective of this course is to teach students volleyball rules, how to play together as a team, and best practices for each situation. Over the course of this semester students will have the opportunity to learn score keeping, volleyball positions, and ball handling (serving, setting, and spiking). The goal of this class is to develop a good foundation for students to go on into playing with local church youth group activities and leagues.

Students are encouraged to wear high top sneakers that cover/support their ankles and volleyball knee pads.