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4th Annual
2013 Homeschool Mom Science Retreats
A Relaxing Retreat for
Homeschooling Moms
-
Fellowship
- Learn
- Relax
- Recharge
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videos from attendees
During the
past three
years we've held "Homeschool Mom Science Retreats" that
were a wonderful time of relaxation, fellowship, and
learning! We're offering them again this year in several
locations throughout the country.
We have homeschool
moms from around the country spending time together, sharing
ideas, and learning (from our science teachers and each
other) about teaching
Christ-centered science to their children
and homeschool co-op groups.
"He knew I desperately
needed this"
"Greg, I left the retreat so
refreshed and inspired. My husband was grinning ear to ear
when I got home as I talked for quite a while about the
retreat. He knew I desperately needed this. Thank you!"
Sarah
"how much can $25 buy - right?"
"This is Melissa _______ (the red head) from
AL!!! I hope you had a safe travels home. I want to tell
Mr. Landry- Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! This
weekend was so refreshing. We needed to see our dear
friend Dawn and she needed to see us. We have been
together for years, until her husband took a job in Ohio
last year. They moved and we wanted to see her. Landry
Academy dropped a *to-good-to-be-true* offer in
Shannon's inbox. A whole weekend for $25.00 to go see
Dawn- WOOHOO! We registered within and hour and 2 of us
didn't even ask our husbands. LOL Anyway, we were
skeptical the closer we got to the weekend. Because in
today's world how much can $25 buy - right?"
"I can tell you what it bought for me... a chance that
is rare and often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of
our day. The chance to see God our creator show off! I
love when he allows me to peek inside his grace and
mercy and shows me that he is all about the details. His
hand was all over this weekend and it showed in many
ways. Here is our tiny list:"
"Our only roommate in our cabin the night before the
conference had just gone to her first informational
session to become a foster/adoptive parent and her and
her family are praying about adoption. (We are the ones
who all four of us: Melissa, Dawn, Shannon, and Carolyn
have adopted from foster care in our state."
"Our sweet Dawn has struggled to understand
Ohio homeschooling and the basics of "how to" get
plugged into a group in her area. So who was at the
table across from us and staying in the same cabin? A
support group of sweet ladies, less than 30 minutes from
her home. These women were truly excited to meet her and
I think will take her under their wing and help get her
plugged in."
"Dawn and her family did foster care with us in AL for
almost 7 years. They found an agency in OH and have
started the process of approval. She has found the state
and agency to be so vastly different from what she is
used to that she has questioned whether this was still
the calling for their family. It has been tough hearing
her struggle these last few months over Skype. So, in
God's great mercy and maybe a little bit of humor, one
of the ladies in the Ohio support group that is going to
help Dawn with homeschooling is also a foster mom with
the agency Dawn is applying to- AND has adopted several
times with them."
"Please tell Mr. Landry that this is the most I have
EVER gotten out of $25.00 and that I will never forget
his kind heart and this generous weekend. I was so
impressed with the science, Mr. Landry, and his
creationist approach, and just look so forward to all
our future dealings with Landry Academy. God is so kind
and full of grace and mercy and Mr. Landry was the
facilitator of his divine work this weekend...."
Much love from AL,
Melissa
Mom's Retreat Poetry :)
"Thanks So Much
I was grateful to meet Landry's excellent staff and hear
stories that moved me to cry and to laugh.
I enjoyed tea and chocolate shared in the lab; was refreshed
and uplifted by all the fun gab.
I'm blessed by the knowledge and inspiration I received on
my mini "mom vacation."
I now have a fresh burst of motivation to raise up a Godly
generation.
Thanks for the break from our labor of love and the insights
you shared from our Father above!"
May God receive glory from all you guys do!
With warmest regards,
Amy in Yorktown, IN
"my socks were KNOCKED OFF"
"My name is Jane Denney. I
recently attended the Mom's Science Retreat. I will be
honest with you, I had NO idea what I was signing up for! I
just knew it fit my budget and that it was in the mountains,
plus I knew I would enjoy the fellowship of my dear friend
who was signing up too. I have to tell you that my socks
were KNOCKED OFF!!!! What impressed me the most was the
heart of the staff and of Greg. I kept thinking this is too
good to be true. Greg's heart and wisdom in running and
organizing this educational opportunity is excellent! What
an awesome testimony of Godly ministry and business
ownership..."
"I dreaded teaching science"
"... I have to tell you that
this retreat was such a blessing to me and my family, in
several ways, but primarily because I dreaded teaching
science. But I left the retreat yesterday with a whole new
perspective on this. I'm so excited to get started with my
children. I spent most of my two hour drive home yesterday
thinking about everything I want to do. I loved your stories
from the trenches and soaking up your years of experience.
Thank you!"
Jenny
"I loved the retreat last
fall!
"Dear Greg,
I loved the retreat last fall!
I came to the retreat with a fellow homeschooler in my
local that I barely knew. We not only learned about how to
improve science co-ops we were involved in but we also
learned a whole lot about each other. The scenery was
beautiful, the classes well worth it, and the fellowship was
excellent."
Jan
"Twelve hour drive and all!"
"Dear Greg,
I absolutely loved the Mom's Science Retreat last year! The
accommodations and setting were fantastic! The fellowship
was such a blessing too. I learned so much from you and my
fellow home educators. I came away from the experience
feeling refreshed, re-energized and fully equipped to teach
Science to my boys, all the way through high school. The
whole experience was such a blessing that I hesitate to
register this year because I would be taking up a spot
someone who has not done this yet could have. However, if
there's room for me I'll be there again!
Twelve hour drive and all!"
"I loved your stories"
"Greg, the retreat was such
a wonderful time for me, but I especially liked your
stories. From your fourth graders, to your college students
and summer camps, and especially the cadaver lab stories. I
also loved listening to the "life lessons" story that you
tell to high schoolers. Thanks you for offering this, and
offering it at a price that is so affordable.
Blessings,
Sarah
"talking with other homeschool moms"
"Hi Greg,
I attended last year and would love to attend another. For
me, getting away and talking with other homeschool moms was
just what I needed."
Terri Byrne
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Greetings,
We love our mom retreats because
it's a time when moms (the heart of homeschooling) get to
spend time together; relaxing, learning, and being
encouraged.
My wife and I homeschooled our
daughters all the way through (except for 1st grade for our
oldest - I'll tell you a story about that). One is now in college and
the other just graduated from college. I've taught thousands
of homeschooled students, and I've taught and counseled
hundreds of science and pre-med major college students
(along with directing a university gross anatomy / cadaver lab). Those
experiences give me a unique perspective on what we're doing
right and what we can improve as Christian homeschooling
parents.
In addition to
lots of fun and unique hands-on
science, we'll talk about:
- How and when to start
preparing your child(ren) who may be science majors
- College selection - does it matter?
- The truth about SAT and ACT and other standardized testing
- What you should start doing in fourth grade (or as soon
after that as you can)
- College scholarships - what really matters
- How to teach science to younger students that will
ultimately help them in the high school years and college
- The number one thing we need to work on as homeschooling
parents
- The mistakes that most homeschooling families make with
science-leaning high school students
- What your children will face in college and how to prepare
them for that experience.
- Science and medical professions; the educational
requirements, compensation, types of work, employment
outlook, pros and cons, etc. We'll also spend time on your
questions.
And, last but not least, I'll
tell you cool stories and "real-life" lessons from a
university gross anatomy (cadaver) lab. For example:
- Some of my students were
dissecting a cadaver and noticed something shiny near the
spinal cord. What do you think it was? :)
- What do you think we found in the nasal cavity of a 70
year-old male cadaver that had probably been there for
almost 70 years? :)
- What characteristic have I seen in some pre-med students
that almost assures their success at getting into medical
school
- How I introduce students to the cadaver lab
- What makes a student stand-out to their professors and
admission committees (and it's Biblical)?
- Why I believe that God created us and everything around us
- as stated in the Bible.. and why it's critically important
for our children to understand and think critically about that.
You'll also get to meet some of our teachers and staff. But,
beyond all this, you'll be fellowshipping with, and learning
from, other homeschooling moms in a relaxing, refreshing
environment.
We look forward to seeing you
there.
In His Grip,
Greg
________________________
Greg Landry, M.S.
Homeschool Dad
Former College Professor
Founder & Director, Landry Academy
2013 Retreat Details
A relaxing time of fellowship
with other moms and instruction from our veteran, homeschool science teachers
on teaching Christ-centered science in grades 4 through 12. We'll do a
variety of labs, dissections, talk about teaching, supplies, etc. You'll
certainly learn in our teaching sessions but you'll also
benefit from the wisdom and experience of other homeschool
moms in time spent hanging out and relaxing with them.
You'll love the labs and will have new labs and inspiration
to take home to your children and/or homeschool co-op
classes.
Houston Area - February 22-24,
2013
FULL - No longer accepting registrations for this location
Houston TX Area - Lake Tomahawk Retreat Center in
Livingston
TX (75 miles northeast of Houston,
65 miles south of Nacogdoches) - February 22-24, 2013
Houston Mom's Retreat, February 22-24, 2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday,
February 22. We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will
conclude with lunch on Sunday, February 24 at 11:30 am.
Louisville / Indianapolis / Cincinnati Area -
March 8-10, 2013
FULL - No longer accepting registrations for this location
Louisville KY / Indianapolis IN / Cincinnati OH Area - Pyoca
Camp & Retreat Center in Brownstown IN (55 miles north of
Louisville, 70 miles south of Indianapolis, and 95 miles
west of Cincinnati) - March 8-10, 2013
Indiana Mom's Retreat, March 8-10, 2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, March
8. We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Sunday, March 10 at 11:30 am.
Philadelphia / Lancaster PA Area
- April 12-14, 2013
FULL - No longer accepting registrations for this location
Philadelphia / Lancaster PA Area - Refreshing Mountain Camp
in Stevens PA (60 miles
west of Philadelphia / 15 miles northeast of Lancaster) -
April 12-14, 2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, .
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Sunday, at 11:30 am.
Tampa FL Area - May 3-5, 2013
FULL - No longer accepting registrations for this location
Tampa, FL Area - Dayspring Camp and Conference Center in
Parrish,
FL (35 miles south of Tampa) - May 3-5, 2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday, May 3.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Sunday, May 5 at 11:30 am.
Nashville TN / Huntsville AL Area - May 13-15, 2013
Almost Full
Nashville TN / Huntsville AL Area - Deer Run Camp
and Retreat Center in Thompson Station TN (30 miles south of
Nashville, 85 miles north of Huntsville AL) - May 13-15,
2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Monday, May
13. We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude on
Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 am.
Sacramento / San Francisco / San Jose CA Area -
August 19-21, 2013
Almost Full
Sacramento / San Francisco / San Jose CA Area -
San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville CA (75 miles southwest of
Sacramento, 30 miles east of San Francisco, 40 miles north
of San Jose CA) - August 19-21, 2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Monday, August
19.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:30 am.
Anaheim / Riverside / Victorville CA Area - August
23-25, 2013
Almost Full
Anaheim / Riverside / Victorville CA Area - Alpine
Camp & Conference Center in Blue Jay CA (65 miles northeast
of Anaheim, 30 miles north of Riverside, 45 miles south of
Victorville CA) - August 23-25, 2013
Arrive between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Friday, August
23.
We'll have dinner around 5:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Sunday, August 25 at 11:30 am.
Phoenix AZ Area - August 25-27,
2013
Phoeniz AZ Area
- at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in
Carefree, AZ (35 miles north of
Phoenix AZ ) -
August 25-27, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday,
August 25.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Tuesday, August 27 at 11:30 am.
Western New Hampshire / VT / NY / CT / MA - September
6-8, 2013
Almost Full
Western New Hampshire / VT / NY / CT / MA - Camp
Berea in Hebron, NH (50 miles north of Concord NH, 75 miles
southeast of Montpelier VT) - September 6-8, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday,
September 6.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Sunday, September 8 at 11:30 am.
Columbus OH / Akron OH / Pittsburgh PA Area -
September 8-10,
2013
Columbus OH / Akron OH / Pittsburgh PA Area
- at Camp Otyokwah in Butler OH
(65 miles northeast of Columbus OH, 75 miles southwest of
Akron OH, 150 miles west of Pittsburgh PA ) -
September 8-10, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday,
September 8.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Tuesday, September 10 at 11:30 am.
Iowa / Illinois / Wisconsin / Minnesota - September
20-22, 2013
Midwest area - Iowa / Illinois / Wisconsin /
Minnesota - Pictured Rocks Camp & Retreat Center in
Monticello IA - September 20-22, 2013
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday,
September 20.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Sunday, September 22 at 11:30 am /
Lansing / Toledo / Ann Arbor Area - September 24-26,
2013
Lansing MI
/ Toledo OH / Ann Arbor MI area - Somerset Beach Camp in
Somerset Center MI (55 miles south of Lansing / 60 miles
northwest of Toledo / 50 miles southwest of Ann Arbor) -
September 24-26, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Tuesday,
September 24.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Thursday, September 26 at 11:30 am.
Asheville NC Area - October 4-6, 2013
FULL - No longer accepting registrations for this location
Asheville NC Area - Blue Ridge Assembly Retreat Center in
Black
Mountain, NC (15 miles east of Asheville) - October 4-6, 2013.
If you'd like to meet thirty or so of our faculty members,
our annual faculty meeting / retreat will be held at the
same retreat center on this weekend.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Friday,
October 4. We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will
conclude with lunch on Sunday, October 6 at 11:30 am.
Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas Area - October
13-15,
2013
Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma,
Kansas area - at Eagle Rock Retreat Center in
Eagle Rock, MO
(70 miles southwest of Springfield MO, 35 miles northeast of
Rogers AR, 150 miles east of Tulsa OK) -
October 13-15, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday,
October 13.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Tuesday, October 15 at 11:30 am.
Lynchburg VA / Richmond / DC Area - October 20-22,
2013
Almost Full
Lynchburg VA, Richmond, DC
area - at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center in
Lynchburg VA (115
miles west of Richmond VA, 140 miles southwest of the DC
area) -
October 20-22, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday,
October 20.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Tuesday, October 22 at 11:30 am.
Savannah GA / Charleston SC / Macon GA Area -
October 27-29,
2013
Savannah GA / Charleston SC / Macon GA Area
- at New Ebenezer Retreat Center in Rincon GA (18 miles
northwest of Savannah, 105 miles southwest of Charleston,
155 miles east of Macon) -
October 27-29, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday,
October 27.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Tuesday, October 29 at 11:30 am.
Birmingham / Tuscaloosa AL Area - October 29-31,
2013
Birmingham / Tuscaloosa AL area -
in Chelsea AL (15 miles southeast of Birmingham AL, 65 miles
northeast of Tuscaloosa AL ) -
October 29-31, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Tuesday,
October 29.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Thursday, October 31 at 11:30 am.
San Antonio / Austin Area - November 17-19,
2013
San Antonio / Austin area -
at Slumber Falls Camp on the
Guadalupe River
in
New Braunfels, TX (30 miles northeast of San Antonio TX,
45 miles southwest of Austin TX) - November 17-19, 2013.
Arrive between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sunday,
November 17.
We'll have dinner around 6:30. The retreat will conclude
with lunch on Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30 am.
Accommodations and Meals
Overnight accommodations are in
"bunk cabins" - several bunk beds in a cabin with a bathroom
(or bathrooms). Our science sessions and hang-out time are
in the facility meeting room and common / living areas.
Meals are in the facility cafeteria - usually great food. :)
Only for Moms
While we all love children, this
retreat is only for moms. We ask that you not bring any
children, including babies.
Bring a Friend (or Friends)
If you're coming with a friend (or friends) you'll
all be able to room in the same cabin. When you arrive at
the retreat you can choose your cabin.
Fee
to Attend: $25
We're often asked, "is the
retreat really only $25 - is there a catch?" It really is
only $25 and there is no catch! It's our way of supporting
and encouraging homeschooling moms. :)
Our Retreat T-Shirt
What's Included?
Everything! For $25, you'll get
two nights accommodations, six meals, coffee, tea, and hot
chocolate 24/7, all the
hands-on science you can handle, lab supplies, lots of
stories, lots of chocolate, door prizes, lab manual, access to experienced science teachers,
freebies to take home, t-shirt, great fellowship with other
homeschooling moms.. and relaxation. :)
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