Big Laurel Learning Center

Big Laurel Learning Center summer camps, service immersion trips, retreats, environmental education, community building We are called to seek out and serve one another.

Located on a 400 acre land reserve we strive daily to be stewards of the earth and each other. With joy and gratitude, we celebrate the goodness and dignity of all creation in a sustainable community. We promote responsible living with all of God’s creation and recognize the Earth as a spiritual resource. We welcome all on our journey to fullness of life through prayer, action, and reflection. We

strive to fulfill community needs through holistic education and quality-of-life assistance. Visiting youth and adult groups are invited to take part in meaningful service that models a faith that is alive through works.

Does anyone know who drew this picture of Big Laurel? We love it and we want to use it for a project, but we'd like to g...
05/25/2026

Does anyone know who drew this picture of Big Laurel? We love it and we want to use it for a project, but we'd like to get the artist's permission and give them credit!

05/05/2026

Paul first came to Big Laurel for a party in 1978! 🎊 While a lot has changed over the decades, we're still down for a good celebration! Help us continue celebrating our 50th anniversary. So far, you've helped us raise $18,647 towards our $50,000 goal! Donate today: biglaurel.org/donate

Earlier this spring we tapped ten maple trees and collected the sap (full disclosure, two of them were either dead or th...
04/27/2026

Earlier this spring we tapped ten maple trees and collected the sap (full disclosure, two of them were either dead or the wrong type of tree LOL). For several weeks, we collected the sap, and when we had collected enough we boiled it down into syrup. Each jar of maple syrup represents about 10 gallons of sap and several hours of perfectly timed boiling. We had so much fun learning about this process and enjoying some of nature’s earliest springtime bounty! 🍁πŸ₯žπŸπŸ§‡πŸ˜‹

They don't call it almost heaven for no reason πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸžοΈWe love West Virginia and we love showing it off to visitors. Our s...
04/24/2026

They don't call it almost heaven for no reason πŸ’β€β™€οΈπŸžοΈ
We love West Virginia and we love showing it off to visitors. Our students from St. Louis University had a great visit and we even took them to the top of Miner Mountain to show off some of the views!

Our students from St. Louis University had a special visit to not only Big Laurel and Mingo County, but they began their...
04/21/2026

Our students from St. Louis University had a special visit to not only Big Laurel and Mingo County, but they began their tour in Prestonsburg and at Mount Tabor. We kicked the week off with a silent peace walk!

The moment you've all been waiting for!!!! Camp applications are live!! Go to biglaurel.org/summercamps to register now!...
04/21/2026

The moment you've all been waiting for!!!! Camp applications are live!! Go to biglaurel.org/summercamps to register now! Also, for the first time in a long time, we are offering 5 WEEKS OF CAMP this summer!!!! Kids can attend up to 4 camps each! Register soon to save your spots!

Please join us in wishing Grace a very happy birthday!!!! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰ We are so thankful for her leadership, her dedication to ...
04/20/2026

Please join us in wishing Grace a very happy birthday!!!! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰ We are so thankful for her leadership, her dedication to our community, and her willingness to tackle any challenge that comes her way! Happy Birthday Grace!!! πŸ₯³πŸŽ‚πŸŽˆπŸŽ‰

Denison University spent their spring break at Big Laurel recently! And they got to really experience two seasons. The w...
04/14/2026

Denison University spent their spring break at Big Laurel recently! And they got to really experience two seasons. The week started out cold and snowy and ended in full-on spring!
These students also got a special opportunity to visit Huntington and Marshall University to see the exposition at the Appalachian Studies Conference!

St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy worked hard to get our firewood stash restocked after this past winter completel...
04/12/2026

St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy worked hard to get our firewood stash restocked after this past winter completely depleted it! You know what they say, many hands makes light work! πŸ’ͺ😁

It's not goodbye, it's see ya later!! πŸ‘‹ St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy has been visiting and serving at Big Lau...
04/11/2026

It's not goodbye, it's see ya later!! πŸ‘‹ St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy has been visiting and serving at Big Laurel for decades! The students and chaperones are generous and wonderful! This year was no exception!

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Kermit, WV
25674

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