SCICON Conference & Retreat Facilities SCICON is the outdoor school of science and conservation operated by the Tulare County Office of Education. Located at an elevation of 2,000 feet, SCICON consists of 1,100-acres of oaks, wildlife, streams and solitude. On weekends during the school year, this beautiful campus is available for conferences and retreats from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. During the summer months, the campus is available both weekdays and weekends. The combination of nature and state-of-the-art facilities makes SCICON the perfect place for your group to meet.