Science Camp
You are the Lord, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.
Nehemiah 9:6
Science Camp
Science Camp is designed to awaken and encourage a love of science in campers from age 10 through high school. Campers spend their days in classes, helping them discover the intricacies of God’s creation, as revealed through the study of scientific disciplines. We endeavor to find teachers who are experts in their fields and uphold a Biblical view of creation.
Classes are complemented by Bible study and worship, so the focus is always on the One who deserves all of the glory.
There is ample time allowed for fellowship, games and fun as well. Campfires, group games and Gaga ball are popular. Lasting friendships are formed and renewed summer after summer.
July 14-19 2025
At Machen Science Camp 2025, campers will study the warm-blooded creatures of the earth, the atmosphere and the stars that God created and worship Him in daily Chapel, as they also study His Word in small group studies. Or in other terms, Mammalogy, Atmospheric Science and Theology.Â
Camp Instructors
Isaiah English
Isaiah English grew up in Concord, NC where he enjoyed a childhood full of pets, model building, wood working, and competing in board games against his 6 younger brothers. He is the oldest of 11 siblings. He received a B.A. in English from Covenant College (’12) and a Mdiv. from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte (’24). He has served 5 summers at the Boardwalk Chapel as Evangelism Coordinator/Intern (’13,’14,’15,’23,’24). He is currently serving at Grace OPC in Sewickley, PA as a year-long pastoral intern. His hobbies include carpentry and construction as well as evangelism, cooking, and baking sourdough bread.
He and his wife, Calli, just celebrated their 10th Anniversary at Niagara Falls on Valentine’s Day 2025. They enjoy getting to know the Pittsburg area and curling up with their cat Lana.
Dr. David Hurd
Dr. David Hurd is the Planetarium Director and Professor of Astronomy,Meteorology, Geology, Department Biology, Earth, and Environmental Sciences at Pennwest Edinboro University in Pennsylvania. He believes in an inquiry based learning for students, which makes him an ideal fit for Science Camp.Â
Gene Sattler
Gene Sattler holds a Master of Science in Zoology from Ohio State University (1983) and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Maryland, College Park (1996). Since 1996 he has taught biology at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, including General Zoology, Ornithology, Animal Behavior, and Vertebrate Natural History. He is married with twin daughters and three grand-daughters, and is a member and elder at Grace OPC, Lynchburg, Virginia.
He enjoys reading and birding in his spare time.
Register for Science Camp
A $50 deposit per child is required to register for the event, refundable only in case of illness. You may pay your deposit online. You may also pay the entire registration fee online. If you pay only the deposit, the remainder of the conference registration fee, which also must be paid online, is due no later than July 1st.
- $275 – 1 Child
- $250 – Each Additional Child
Online Registration
Registration Dates
Machen Retreat and Conference Center
Location
6 Job’s Hill Rd
McDowell, VA 24458
Phone
Retreat: (540)396-3650
Information: (703)477-5670
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 121:1-2