Creation-Science

Creation-Science Programs
Lutheran Island Camp is committed to providing quality programs through our Creation-Science Environmental Learning Center Center. For more information about our C-SELC, please visit our website:
www.christserveranch.org
  
  

Young Scientist Camps  (Home School)

“BANG!”  “Whoosh!”  “Wow!” Science can be exciting at Lutheran Island Camp. Our Young Scientist Program uses science to better understand God’s creation and the universe that surrounds us. Brian Young teaches God’s word while helping participants see how the truth of science supports the facts of creation. Join us for 5 days of fun and excitement as participants use science to better understand God’s creation. You’ll freeze things with liquid nitrogen, blow things up, shoot off rockets, and participate in other great and fun experiments. Youth will learn to respectfully defend their faith while learning that the Bible and science are not in conflict.   Dates: September 11-16

Ages: 10-15 years old

Cost: $350  (Parents or teachers $225) MACHE' members are eligible for a $100 discount.

  
Creation Safari Camps (Home School)These 5-day long camps for 8-11 year olds will allow children to see nature from a creation perspective. They will have activities including excavation of animal bones, “hunts” for animals, flowers, and special plants; trapping of insects, rodents, and microscopic pond inhabitants; orienteering, Bible study focusing on creation and messianic prophecy; campfires, fishing, sports, and crafts that are “creative”.Dates: September 11-16, October 16-21.Ages:  8-11 year oldsRates: $310  (Parents or teachers $225) 
  

 Creation-Science for Middle School

Our children are facing a crisis in schools. They are being asked to ignore the things their parents and pastors are teaching them in favor of theories and beliefs that have not been proven. Some of the theories have even been disproved. This weekend will give your child the ability to question respectfully the things being taught while teaching them to boldly proclaim the truth of the Bible.September 16-18Ages: 10-15

Cost $89 

  
Responding to Evolution 

This is an event for all ages! How do you answer the questions about evolution that come up in your life, whether in school, at work, or with your children and grandchildren. Dr. David Peter of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis will be helping participants learn how to respond to evolution.  Sunday School teachers and pastors are especially encouraged to attend

Ages: 12 and olderOctober 21-23: Cost-$89

Click here to download a brochure. 

  
  
 

Fall Creation Photography Weekend

October 7-9, 2011

Join other photographers  who have a special desire to learn how to capture God’s magnificent creation through their art. Led by a professional photographer, you’ll see nature as it prepares to slumber. Ottertail County is one of the most beautiful areas of Minnesota.  This event will allow you to photograph Autumn both from the big and bold colors to the unique beauty of single animals, plants, and insects. Register by clicking here. Download brochure by clicking here.

Here's what we plan to cover the weekend of Oct. 7th.
Friday night we will try to catch some sun set photos and then into the classroom for the evening to cover:
* How a Camera Works
* Exposure
* Shutter Speeds
* Focus
* Aperture & Depth of Field
* Putting it all Together
* Optics & Lenses
* Light
* The Medium
* Composition
Saturday morning try to catch the sunrise and early light, shoot until breakfast and then spend the remainder of the day applying the topics we learned Friday night. We'll take breaks to regroup, eat, rest if needed and shoot until there is no more light. In the evening review our photos, and print some of the better shots. Sunday we'll try to catch early light shots, breaking for church and breakfast and call it a weekend.

Dates: October 7-9

Rates: $85

  

Teaching Your Family about Creation:This weekend event will help parents and children learn about the most up-to-date creation science and how to teach and live it. They will discover that much of the “evidence” of evolution is based on false information and unproven theories. This will be a great family opportunity to have the tools to respond to questions and challenges to our faith..Dates: Schedule your congregation family retreat with this as the topic. Check with us about rates.