Homeschooling can be an excellent way for your children to learn. There are many benefits of homeschooling, including the advantages of flexibility, efficiency, and additional opportunities that your child may not get in a traditional public school setting. One great opportunity in Hendersonville is the Camp Tekoa Outdoor Homeschool Program.
Advantages of Homeschooling Your Child in an Outdoor Environment
There is something extraordinary about the outdoors. There are many benefits beyond enjoyment. You may find that the outdoors lowers stress and improves mood. Both of these things have been studied extensively by researchers, and their findings prove that the outdoors makes us happier and healthier.
However, could you imagine the benefits of combining homeschooling with the outdoors? There is limitless potential when learning in an outdoor environment. Not only is the learning environment beautiful and engaging, but the lack of technological distractions makes for a more efficient way for children to learn.
Just think of how much more impactful earth and environmental sciences can be when learning out in the natural world. Instead of simply reading the information and collecting data from research, your child can make observations and test them against the curriculum.
Outdoor Homeschool Program Hendersonville, NC
In addition to individual families’ education plans, Camp Tekoa’s bi-monthly morning homeschool program adds outdoor education, STEM, craft time, and the camp experience to your child's homeschooling experience. Some of the unique activities include:
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Hands-On Experiments
- Orienteering
- Conservation
- Flora and Fauna Identification
- Swimming
- Zipline
- Climbing
Our program is open to elementary-aged students from Henderson, Buncombe, Transylvania, and Polk counties.
About Tekoa
Every part of Camp Tekoa's purpose to touch hearts, transform lives, and spread the light of Christ is guided by Christian values. We set out to give kids skills for everyday life and the outdoors because we feel that every child is valuable and belongs here.
In addition to the outdoor homeschool program, Tekoa is also home to an incredible summer camp with a multitude of programming for just about everyone.
There are a ton of programming opportunities at Camp Tekoa for just about everyone. We provide mini-camps for children aged 7-9, elementary school camps for children aged 8 to 11, middle school camps for children aged 11 to 14, and high school camps for children aged 14 to 17.
We also provide summer day camps for students in elementary and middle schools so they can still enjoy the full camping experience without having to spend the night.
Tekoa Homeschool - Register Today
Located in Hendersonville, in the NC Mountains, Tekoa Homeschool is the perfect place to send your child for additional outdoor educational experiences that are safe and Christ-centered. Contact us today for more information about our homeschool program and how to register for sessions.