What Is Lake Swan Outdoor School?

Lake Swan Outdoor School is an opportunity to get your students outside their comfort zone and into a new experience with God's Creation.  From anthills to the swamp, students will experience firsthand the amazing diversity of God's handiwork as they watch their classroom lessons come to life.  They will explore the world around them in a whole new way while also drawing closer to the God who created it all. 

Additionally, LSOS provides an environment where students can grow as a team.  While conquering the elements of the challenge course or following blindfolded in the dark, they learn about trust, teamwork, and being a part of the body of Christ.

Why Is Outdoor Education Important?

Video games, computers, cell phones, oh my!  Today's youth spend an astounding amount of time in front of a screen and very little time exploring outdoors.  They may watch outdoor adventure shows, but many have never paddled a canoe themselves.  They learn about insects and amphibians in class, but few have explored rotten logs to find and examine live specimens.  Most have glimpsed a few stars, but how many have gazed up at constellations above them?

Spending time in nature is not only important for physical and emotional health, it also can improve academics.  Additionally, an experience at a Christian camp can have a profound spiritual impact.  This year, choose a field trip that will touch  your students' minds, bodies, and souls. 

Who Can Come?

We have classes for any age group, preschool through high school.

When Can We Come?

We have openings year-round, but the animals usually skip class during the winter.

We have the following dates available; you can come for a day or stay for the whole week:

March 8-12                 March 15-17                    March 22-26

March 29-April 2          April 5-9                          April 12-15

April 19-21                  April 26-28                      May 10-14

May 17-21                  May 24-28

September 7-10          September 13-17              September 20-24

September 27-October 1                                   October 4-6

October 11-13            October 25-29                  November 1-5

November 8-12           November 15-19

During your stay, you are the only Outdoor School group on campus.

How Do I Get More Information?

Email or call the Outdoor School Director, Katie Garret.  Her email is lakeswanoutdoor@aol.com.  Call the office at 352-475-2828.

Please email Katie for information and the cost of a visit.  We offer day visits to week long trips.

For a registration form, click here.

What Classes Do You Teach?

For a descriptive list of the classes we offer, click here.