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The Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) at Camp Horizons has an awesome team of full-time staff that specializes in designing programs for K-12 school groups. With an extensive activity list to choose from in the areas of outdoor adventure, team building, and environmental education, they can make a combination of programs that will keep your students engaged and excited from the moment they get off the bus.
The OLC has comfortable cabin facilities with built in warm water showers, a full-time dining staff to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, and a happy team of professional outdoor educators excited to be working outside with your students. Whatever your goals are for your class, grade, or even your whole school, the OLC is organized and prepared to help. Just send an email!
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science.
topics covered:
Agriculture, Animal Adaptations, Arts, Backpacking, Bees, Birds, Caving, Canoeing, Classification, Conservation, Crafts, Ecology, Enjoyment, Farming, Food Chain, Games, Gardening, Geology, High ropes, Hiking, Insects, Nature, Natural History, Navigation, Personal Challenges, Physical Activity, Pollination, Orienteering, Outdoor Survival, Rock Climbing, Sports, Team Building, Wildlife
contact info
Phone: 540-214-2753
Email: [email protected]
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Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons
For over 20 years, the Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) at Camp Horizons has been in the business of designing powerful outdoor educational programs and memorable experiences for school groups throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington D.C. area.
Stay on their 350 acre facility in Harrisonburg, which boasts a full equestrian and farm program, onsite lake, and beautiful cabin villages. Choose from a wide range of activities in outdoor adventure, team building, and environmental education programs. If you want to take things to the next level, head out on an offsite trip to one of the nearby rivers, caves, or hiking trails with OLC Instructors. The options and combinations you choose keep things exciting year after year!
Their year-round team of professional staff specializes in designing programs for K-12 school groups; just tell them a little bit about your goals for the trip and they’ll take care of the rest. The OLC is more than happy to send you a quote, answer any questions, or take you on a tour of our facilities!
contact info
Hrs: Office: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
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As youth outdoor education professionals, many of the OLC Directors and Instructors grew up in scouting organizations. With all the experience shared among the team, they have been able to create some amazing programs for Girl Scout encampments, Boy Scout troops, and a variety of other scouting organizations. With a full equestrian center, archery program, climbing tower, a lake, and farm and garden classes, the OLC offers a variety of badge-related activities. With the ability to choose rustic platform tents or cozy cabins, you can pick the accommodations that fit your group best.
For Girl Scouts specifically, they’ve gone a step further to become a program partner with the Nation’s Capital Area Girl Scouts and the Black Diamond Area Girl Scouts. The OLC frequently hosts encampments and is ready to support you through the planning process with schedule templates and activity descriptions. They even host their own “Girl Scout Weekend” each season where individual troops can come out for activities, community, and evening programs.
supports scout badges in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science.
topics covered:
Agriculture, Animal Adaptations, Arts, Backpacking, Bees, Birds, Caving, Canoeing, Classification, Conservation, Crafts, Ecology, Enjoyment, Farming, Food Chain, Games, Gardening, Geology, High ropes, Hiking, Insects, Nature, Natural History, Navigation, Personal Challenges, Physical Activity, Pollination, Orienteering, Outdoor Survival, Rock Climbing, Sports, Team Building, Wildlife.
contact info
Phone: 540-214-2753
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons
For over 20 years, the Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) at Camp Horizons has been in the business of designing powerful outdoor educational programs and memorable experiences for school groups throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington D.C. area.
Stay on their 350 acre facility in Harrisonburg, which boasts a full equestrian and farm program, onsite lake, and beautiful cabin villages. Choose from a wide range of activities in outdoor adventure, team building, and environmental education programs. If you want to take things to the next level, head out on an offsite trip to one of the nearby rivers, caves, or hiking trails with OLC Instructors. The options and combinations you choose keep things exciting year after year!
Their year-round team of professional staff specializes in designing programs for K-12 school groups; just tell them a little bit about your goals for the trip and they’ll take care of the rest. The OLC is more than happy to send you a quote, answer any questions, or take you on a tour of our facilities!
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-5PM, Programs daily.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Ropes Course Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Did you know that the British Royal Marines use an advanced ropes course as training for their troops? The course builds confidence and tests troops’ ability to overcome both physical and emotional obstacles. The same ideas are used in recreational ropes courses, which aim to build teamwork and cooperation, as well as boost confidence and leadership skills in participants. While many ropes courses offer lessons aligned during each activity, it is also worthwhile to reflect on the experience after the course. Ask students to describe their feelings during each part of the activity, what challenges they faced, and what strategies they used to overcome those challenges. Ask how these examples can be applied to real-life situations.
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The Outdoor Learning Center at Camp Horizons is a great location to bring your homeschool group or cooperative together in a new and exciting way. With a wide range of cabin options, from rustic platform tents and shelter style cabins to cabins with indoor plumbing and electricity, the OLC can set you up for whatever type of experience you are looking for.
Whatever your goals are for your class or group, the OLC is ready to support you. They can run every activity from the moment you step foot on campus, or jump in to lead an activity here and there while you take on the rest of the day. The choice is yours. With less competition for Monday and Tuesday spots, they offer discounts to homeschool groups that come early in the week.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Physical Education, Science.
topics covered:
Agriculture, Animal Adaptations, Arts, Backpacking, Bees, Birds, Caving, Canoeing, Classification, Conservation, Crafts, Ecology, Enjoyment, Farming, Food Chain, Games, Gardening, Geology, High ropes, Hiking, Insects, Nature, Natural History, Navigation, Personal Challenges, Physical Activity, Pollination, Orienteering, Outdoor Survival, Rock Climbing, Sports, Team Building, Wildlife.
contact info
Phone: 540-214-2753
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Outdoor Learning Center at Horizons
For over 20 years, the Outdoor Learning Center (OLC) at Camp Horizons has been in the business of designing powerful outdoor educational programs and memorable experiences for school groups throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington D.C. area.
Stay on their 350 acre facility in Harrisonburg, which boasts a full equestrian and farm program, onsite lake, and beautiful cabin villages. Choose from a wide range of activities in outdoor adventure, team building, and environmental education programs. If you want to take things to the next level, head out on an offsite trip to one of the nearby rivers, caves, or hiking trails with OLC Instructors. The options and combinations you choose keep things exciting year after year!
Their year-round team of professional staff specializes in designing programs for K-12 school groups; just tell them a little bit about your goals for the trip and they’ll take care of the rest. The OLC is more than happy to send you a quote, answer any questions, or take you on a tour of our facilities!
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 8:30AM-5PM, Programs daily.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Nature Exploration Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
One single tree can provide the oxygen required for two human beings and over 8,000 sheets of paper. Trees can also clean the soil and air by absorbing harmful pollutants. So what have you done for a tree lately? Nature centers and state parks provide a hands-on environment to discover facts about native plants and animals, as well as ways to preserve these natural resources.
View Lesson Plan>>