There are so many things competing for our children’s time and attention and so many competing messages! There is only so much time in each day that we have to impart the things that will help them togrow in their faith. So just how do you prepare your children to stand in theirgeneration? Well, you teach them geology!
That is just what we do at our Family Geology Camp at Peniel Ranch! Located amidst the peaks and plateaus of the Okanogan country on the banks of the Columbia, Peniel Ranch is the perfect place to bring the whole family for avacation you won’t soon forget! It is the perfect place to see what God’s word has to say about geology.
But why geology? When you study geology, you are studying two great foundational truths of the Scriptures: Creation and the Flood. When your children learn to stand on these as revealed truth, they will be better equipped to stand on all of Scripture, on their own, when they leave home.
The theme for this summer’s camp is: Defending your faith with Rocks, Dinosaurs, and the Flood!
Invite a family who has never been to the Ranch and you'll receive $50 off your registration!
Host and Teacher
Patrick Nurre of Northwest Treasures Geology, will be your teacher and host for this fun and enriching time together, as we discover how to defend Genesis through Geological Apologetics! Not only will we help equip you to be effective in interacting with our culture using the book of Genesis, but we will address questions like:
· Was the Genesis Flood a real historical event?
· How did the Genesis Flood impact our culture, our Earth, and our environment?
· What does the Genesis Flood have to do with issues of morality?
· How does Genesis explain extinction and issues like Global Warming and the disappearance of so many plants and animals?
Patrick is an engaging speaker who directs his teaching so that all can benefit, from the youngest school-age, all the way up to adults.
We will enjoy activities like:
· Rock identification in the field
· Fossil dig project
· Fluorescent rock demonstration
· Creating dinosaur “poops”
· Creating dinosaur models, based on understanding Greek and Latin dino names
· Fascinating talks on creation, the Flood, and geology
· Time and restrictions permitting, we may make a side trip to the glacial features around the camp, or a day excursion to Dry Falls, the Scablands/Missoula Floodarea, and/or the Columbia Flood basalts.
· A special rock-painting activity for the pre-schoolers
· Peniel Ranch activities like kayaking, swimming, paddle boarding, gutter ball, gaga ball, archery, ping pong, and so much more!
The activities that are specific to the Geology Camp are designed for school age children, but parents with younger ones are welcome to be a part of the activities with those children.
o 4th of July Celebration
o Archery
o Tomahawk/Knife throwing
o Build a Boat Battle
o Field/ team building games
o Gaga ball
o Nine-square
o Volleyball
o Gutterball
o Playground
o Swings
o Indoor games such as ping pong, foosball and pool
o Swimming
o Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding
o Fishing (bring your own gear)
Cost breakdown-
Family for the whole camp - $650
Couple for the whole camp - $400
Single for the whole camp - $275
Family per day- $150 (includes meals, sessions)
A couple per day- $80 (includes meals, sessions)
Single per day- $55 (includes meals, sessions)
Have questions about lodging? Look at our cabin options at the bottom of our facilities page.
Note: Don’t let cost stand in your way, we want you to come! We do have scholarships available if needed. We can provide alternatives for dairy and gluten free, if you have other allergies please let us know and we can provide you a menu for the camp.
