How do you prepare your children to stand in their generation? You teach them geology, apologetics, and the rich history of the Pacific Northwest through a Biblical worldview! That's exactly what we are doing at Volcanoes and Voices: Geology and People of the Pacific Northwest Family Camp at Peniel Ranch. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable vacation where Patrick Nurre reveals the Genesis Flood›s global and local impact (the Missoula Flood, Columbia River, and Dry Falls) while Tiffany Michaels brings early explorers, Indigenous peoples, Lewis and Clark, and missionary adventures to life. Hands-on art, kayaking, archery, tomahawk throwing, field trips, and more round out afternoons of adventure. Equip your kids with the truth they can stand on!
Theme: Volcanoes and Voices: Geology and People of the Pacific Northwest
Invite a family who has never been to the Ranch, and you'll receive $50 off your registration! Or register by May 31st and receive $25 off!
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find—a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a youngearth creationist. You can visit his website https://northwestrockandfossil.com/
Tiffany Michaels has a Master’s degree in Social Work with a focus on research, small groups, and communication. Since having children, she has homeschooled for over 15 years, directed Co op programs, and taught classes on history, writing, literature, and art. Most recently, she spent three years traveling around the Pacific Northwest taking pictures and writing Pacific Northwest History from a Christian, Creation- based, Young Earth, Apologetics Worldview. You can visit her website https://sparrowhomeschool.com/
Monday:
4:00 pm- Check-in
6:00 pm - Dinner
7:00 pm - Session 1- Patrick Nurre- Geology Framework and Philosophy
Tuesday:
7:30 am- Wisdom Search from Dennis DeLano, camp director
8:00 am- Breakfast
9:00 am - Session 2- Patrick Nurre- Global Flood
10:00 am - Columbia River Trip
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm- Columbia River Trip
2:00 pm- Special Activity- Tiffany Michaels- A Portuguese Polaris Art Activity
3:00 pm- Free time, camp activities
5:30 pm- Dinner
7:00 pm- Session 3- Tiffany Michaels- Early Explorers, the Fur Trade, David Thompson
Wednesday:
7:30 am- Wisdom Search from Dennis DeLano, camp director
8:00 am- Breakfast
9:00 am - Session 4- Tiffany Michaels- Indigenous Peoples
10:00 am - Special Activity- Tiffany- Watercolor Longhouse Art Activity
11:00 am - Camp Activities or Scheduled Activities
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm- Optional Special Activity- Tiffany Michaels- Life Lessons from a Wandering Artist (with a watercolor activity)
2:00 pm- Camp Activities or Scheduled Activities
5:30 pm- Dinner
7:00 pm- Session 5- Tiffany Michaels- Lewis and Clark
Thursday:
7:30 am- Wisdom Search from Dennis DeLano, camp director
8:00 am- Breakfast
9:00 am - Session 6- Patrick Nurre- The Missoula Flood
10:00 am - Dry Falls Field Trip
12:00 pm - Lunch (at dry falls)
1:00 pm- Dry Falls Field Trip
2:00 pm- Camp Activities or Scheduled Activities
5:30 pm- Dinner
7:00 pm- Session 7- Tiffany Michaels- Missionary Efforts to the PNW Or Oregon Trail
Friday:
7:30 am- Wisdom Search from Dennis DeLano, camp director
8:00 am- Breakfast
9:00 am - Check out
Patrick Nurre
• Geology Framework and Philosophy
• The Global Flood
• The Missoula Flood
• Columbia River Field Trip
• Dry Falls Field Trip
Tiffany Michaels
• Early Explorers and the Fur Trade
• Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest
• The Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Missionary Efforts to the Pacific Northwest
• Life Lessons from a Wandering Artist
(Teen/youth presentation)
• A Portuguese Polaris Acrylic Painting
(Based on Van Gogh's Starry Night)
• Watercolor Longhouse Art Activity
• Watercolor in the style of Paul Kane
o Archery
o Tomahawk/Knife throwing
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 Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding
o Fishing (bring your own gear)
o Swimming
Stay at Peniel Ranch…
Family per week - $700 (includes meals, lodging, sessions)
Couple per week - $400 (includes meals, lodging, sessions)
Single per week- $200 (includes meals, lodging, sessions)
Join us for the day….
Family per day- $150 (includes meals, sessions, no lodging)
Couple per day- $90 (includes meals, sessions, no lodging)
Single per day- $45 (includes meals, sessions, no lodging)
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.
