Woodland Altars
33200 State Route 41
Peebles, Ohio 45660
(937) 588-4411
www.WoodlandAltars.com
Escape into 450 acres of the most picturesque, rolling hills, woodlands, and prairies that Southern Ohio has to offer. Find yourself hiking on one of the many marked trails or relax poolside on a sunny afternoon. Experience nature with the family or group outings. Come discover with us at Woodland Altars Adventure Earth.
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WOODLAND ALTARS LODGING POLICY
It is our desire that your scheduled event at Woodland Altars be a success. We have a variety of facilities and we will try to find the appropriate place to meet your needs. Groups from 2 to 250 in the summer and 2 to 150 in the winter may be accommodated. Each facility is listed below with the minimum number required, the deposit and the rate. You are invited to call our office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays to make a reservation. Be sure to couple your event with local activities. You may want to visit Serpent Mound or the Amish Community. We are proud to be a part of Adams County where the natural environment provides a unique atmosphere for your event.
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SCHOOL OF DISCOVERY
The Woodland Altars "School of Discovery" has been providing quality outdoor education for students in the third through the eighth grade since 1974. Our programs are designed according to the Ohio Model Curriculum and can be adapted to fit the special needs of your students. The Woodland Altars "School of Discovery" is located on a four-hundred fifty-acre campus which includes a variety of natural habitats. Ecological investigations of a forest, meadow, thicket, prairie, stream and pond are the backbone of our program. Students learn about the natural world and its processes through observation, discovery and hands-on investigation.
The program has three basic objectives.
(1) To develop within the students, an appreciation and understanding of the natural world though the use of "hands-on" activities. These activities are designed to help fulfill the Ohio state objectives for science.
(2) To develop an appreciation for our pioneer heritage.
(3) To provide an opportunity for self-growth and team concepts to encourage students to relate to each other in positive ways. We attempt to provide in-depth learning experiences that are meaningful and interesting.
The essence of a successful experience at the "School of Discovery" is the cooperation and communication between your school and the Woodland Altars School of Discovery staff. We work closely with each school to provide an experience which will reinforce concepts being taught in the classroom. The Program Director consults with each school prior to their visit to plan the student's curriculum. Our staff of teachers/naturalists demonstrates a wealth of education and experience in outdoor education skills, enhanced by our own training program.
Prior to arriving at Woodland Altars the students are organized into trail groups of 10-12 students. Each trail group is supervised by one teacher/naturalist. A typical day for a student at Woodland Altars School of Discovery begins with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and concludes with the evening program at 9:00 p.m. The daily schedule consists of two hours of trail time each morning and two hours of trail time each afternoon. Late in the afternoon, students are given a chance to sign up for optional classes that they would like to participate. Each evening there will be a fun and educational program for the students.
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BAND/MUSIC/SPORTS CAMPS
Woodland Altars is found in the rolling hills of Southern Ohio. The facilities include Heritage Lodge, Sugar Grove Lodge, the Ranch and five Chalets with accommodations for up to 130 Band Members.
There are two marching fields available. An observation tower for the director. Our staff line and maintain the fields to your specifications. Lighting is available for night practice.
Water and bathrooms are provided near the fields.
All meals are served buffet style in the Heritage Lodge dining room.
The swimming pool is available for day and evening use with our life guards.
An amphitheater with lighting and sound equipment is available for stage productions.
Total accommodations: up to 130 Members.
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SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Camps are offered at Woodland Altars
Southern Ohio District of the Church of the Brethren
Working Together -- Empowering Disciples
Summer Camp Registrations, correspondence, and donations
may be mailed to our office:
Outdoor Ministries
1001 Mill Ridge Circle
Union, Ohio 45322
Telephone: 937-417-1184
We offer a wide variety of summer camps for children and youth as well as retreats for adults. Each summer camp includes a time of Bible study with persons of demonstrated Christian faith. Group leaders seek to help each camper have fun while growing in the context of a Christ-centered community.
