Science Camp
He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17
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 8-13 2024
Campers at Science Camp 2023 enjoyed learning about herpetology and astronomy, and catching up with old friends, and making new life-long friendships!
In 2024, we will study Chemistry and Dendrology. We will also continue to delve into God’s word in our chapels, Bible studies, and devotions.
Camp Instructors
Tom Murosky
Dr. Murosky earned his BS in Biochemistry from Edinboro University and his doctorate in Molecular Toxicology from Penn State. He has taught various chemistry courses at Bucknell University and Western Wyoming Community College. He has also worked as a Sales Scientist for Sapling Learning (now Sapling Plus) during its started phase in scientific digital education. Tom is currently a technical and web consultant and an author in the area of Christian Life and Sanctification.
Marcia Clausen
Marcia Clauson has a B. S. In biology from Grove City College. She is the Mom of five and grandma of 13. She has taught biology and chemistry in home school co-ops. She also worked for a time at UVA dialysis center and now enjoys gardening, canning and most of all serving the Lord.She is a member of Grace OPC in Lynchburg, VA.
Gerald Malkus
Born into a pastor’s home, His father was pastor of Green Lake Presbyterian Church in Seattle, so Gerry attended Lincoln High School.
He attended Covenant College, where he met Pam, his wife of 55 years, then Covenant Seminary. He was ordained in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Evangelical Synod at the time of his call to be Church planter in Charleston, South Carolina, where he served for 16 years.
Gerry came into the OPC as a church planter in Marlton, NJ, then was called to the same position in Syracuse, New York. He became the first called pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church and served in Syracuse until “retiring” in 2016.
Since moving to Virginia Gerry has served as an interim pastor in seven congregations, in Ontario, Cape Cod and Manchester, NH, Kent and Lynnwood, WA and Fredericksburg, VA
Pam and Gerry now live in Mount Sidney, Virginia and attend the OPC church in Staunton.
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.
- $225 – 1 Child
- $200 – 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