1.1 Homeschool Family Indoor Rock Climbing Open House – Midlothian – Register by April 25
1.2 Pony School and Camp – Chesapeake – Register by April 26
1.3 Homeschool to College Seminar Day – Williamsburg – April 29
1.4 Virginia Homeschool Prom: “An Evening at Gatsby’s” – Charlottesville – Deadline Is May 1 or When Sold Out
1.5 Homeschool Day: Arts Alive in Salem – Winston-Salem, NC – Best Price by May 16
1.6 KOA Home Educators Appreciation Weekend – Virginia Beach – May 16-18
1.7 Homeschool Family Indoor Rock Climbing Class Summer Session – Midlothian – May 23-August 15
1.8 Homeschooler Coastal Samplers – Wallops Island – June 4-6 or June 11-13
1.9 The Teaching Home: Achievement Test Information
1.1 Homeschool Family Indoor Rock Climbing Open House Event – Midlothian – Register by April 25
Peak Experiences
11421 Polo Circle
Midlothian, VA
Friday, May 2, 2014, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $10/participant (ages 4-adult); no charge for non-climbers. Modest shorts, T-shirt, and sneakers are recommended. Harness and helmet are included in fee. There is no obligation to join the class if you attend the open house event. Register by Friday, April 25, 2014.
Peak Experiences has operated the Homeschool Family Indoor Rock Climbing Class since September 2012 with great success! This open house will give you the opportunity to try indoor rock climbing at a no-obligation, reduced rate to determine if it’s right for you. Indoor rock climbing builds confidence and thinking skills, and offers family time, too–parents are encouraged to try it!
For more information and to register contact jkjessen@comcast.net.
www.peakexperiences.com
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1.2 Pony School and Camp – Chesapeake – Register by April 26
Sea Breeze Ponies
1004 Head of River Road
Chesapeake, VA
Runs from May through August 2014, Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; alternatively on Sundays, from noon to 2:30 p.m., or from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $150/month (Wednesdays); $100/month (Sundays). Open to riders ages five and up who can make a four-month commitment. Long pants and boots with a 1/4″ heel are required; riding helmets will be provided. Register by Wednesday, April 26.
There is a maximum of six students per class where students will learn everything from basic horse care to riding. They will help with the care of all of the ponies and other animals on the farm, hear guest speakers, take educational classroom lessons about horses and ponies, and do fun arts and crafts.
Contact Brooke Lampert at 757-773-4270 or Seabreezeponies@yahoo.com for more information.
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1.3 Homeschool to College Seminar Day – Williamsburg – April 29
Williamsburg Christian Church
200 John Tyler Lane
Williamsburg, VA
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Keynote Speaker begins at 9 a.m. Cost: $10/adult; $5/teen (ages 13 through 19). Dads and grandparents will be guests when you purchase one adult ticket; this does not apply to other relatives. Childcare will be available from the Phi Kappa Honor Society. If you have questions about child care, please contact Catryna Jackson at WilliamsburgClassicalAcademy@yahoo.com. Child care cost: $10/child (under age 12); $7/sibling.
The 4th Annual Homeschool to College Seminar Day will feature Anne Miller of HEAV. You can also meet representatives from the Norfolk Police Academy, the West Point Fire Department, William and Mary, ODU, VCU, UVA, Thomas Nelson, Regent University, and Liberty University! Knowledgeable speakers will present mini-seminars on transcripts, testing, dual enrollment, homeschool guidance counseling, the common college application, and academic resume.
For a quick pass during registration, please prepay using PayPal (at Williamsburgclassical@yahoo.com) or snail mail to the registration address.
See the website for more information, or contact Paula Puccio at paula@michaeldavid.com.
www.homeschool-life.com/sysfiles/member/events/events_view.cfm?memberid=521&public=1&private=&eventid=960601
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1.4 Virginia Homeschool Prom: “An Evening at Gatsby’s” – Charlottesville – Deadline Is May 1 or When Sold Out
Historic Ash-Lawn Highland
2050 James Monroe Parkway
Charlottesville, VA
Friday, May 2, 2014, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost: $40/student (at least age 14 by August 31 and no older than age 19 by the same date). Tickets are available on the website and on select days at ACTS Co-op in Charlottesville (watch their Facebook page for ticket sale updates and check the ACTS weekly announcements for further info). Refer to the website under “Guidelines” for the dress code; it will be strictly enforced. Contact Melissa Dickie if you have questions. Register by Thursday, May 1; however, tickets could sell out earlier.
The 2014 Virginia Homeschool Prom theme will be “The Great Gatsby,” full of the excitement of the glamorous and extravagant world of the roaring ‘20s. Enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, fabulous food, specialty soda drinks, a professional photo booth, and much more. See more details on the website.
See the website for more information, or contact Melissa Dickie at virginiahomeschoolprom@gmail.com.
www.virginiahomeschoolprom.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Virginia-Homeschool-Prom/190956660926762
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1.5 Homeschool Day: Arts Alive in Salem – Winston-Salem, NC – Best Price by May 16
Old Salem Museums and Gardens
900 Old Salem Road
Winston-Salem, NC
Friday, May 23, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost by May 16: $14/adult; $9/student (ages 4 through 18); children under age 4 are free. Cost after May 16: $23/adult; $11/student. Admission is free for Friends of Old Salem. To register by Friday, May 16, at 4 p.m., call 800-441-5305; space is limited.
The Moravians, who founded Salem in 1766, were widely known for their music as well as their trades and such crafts as pottery, cabinetry, guns, silver and tin wares, and textiles. Music and the arts were interwoven into the daily life of Salem through work, worship, and education.
This day of hands-on arts-based activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town of Salem will let you experience the wonderful history and heritage of “Arts Alive in Salem” including a puppet show and a look at early childhood in Salem through a photographic study. Learn about the Moravian legacy of music–both secular and sacred–and hear the Tannenberg organ. Try block printing and theorem painting, learn about Moravian decorated pottery, and much more.
See the website for more information, or contact Kitty Walker at 800-441-5305 or info@oldsalem.org.
www.oldsalem.org/homeschool-day-arts-alive
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1.6 KOA Home Educators Appreciation Weekend – Virginia Beach – May 16-18
Virginia Beach KOA
1240 General Booth Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA
Friday, May 16, 2014, from approximately 3 p.m. through Sunday, May 18, 2014, at about 10 a.m. Cost: Varies by housing; please see the website. Pay for one night of a campsite or cabin and get the second night free. If reserving by phone, mention code “HS” to obtain discount. If reserving online, type “Homeschool Weekend/Code HS” in “Special Instructions” box and the discount will be applied afterward.
Come camp in a tent or rent a convenient cabin, get a well-deserved break, have fun, and build some family memories at this annual homeschool weekend. Activities include a flashlight candy hunt, games, crafts, swimming, dunk tank, giant jumping pillow, and much more.
See the website for more information, or contact Barb Stachurski at 757-428-1444 or bstachurski@koa.net.
www.koavirginiabeach.com
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1.7 Homeschool Family Indoor Rock Climbing Class Summer Session – Midlothian – May 23-August 15
Peak Experiences
11421 Polo Circle
Midlothian, VA
Fridays, May 23 through August 15, 2014, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $150/month for one parent and two children (ages 4 through adult); $25/additional participant; $25/surcharge climbers under age eight. A “parent-and-one-child” option is available; e-mail nancy@peakexperiences.com for cost. The price includes full gym membership with two hours of personalized class instruction per week, the right to climb outside of class time, necessary gear during class hours, and a 10% discount in the shop.
Come join other homeschool families and learn the fun and challenging sport of indoor rock climbing! Rock climbing builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and strong families–including parents! This is a family class for both parents and children.
For more information, contact jkjessen@comcast.net.
www.peakexperiences.com
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1.8 Homeschooler Coastal Samplers – Wallops Island – June 4-6 or June 11-13
Chincoteague Bay Field Station
34001 Mill Dam Road
Wallops Island, VA
Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 4:30 p.m., through Friday, June 6 at 9 a.m.
Wednesday, June 11, at 4:30 p.m., through Friday, June 13 at 9 a.m. Cost: $95/adult or child (ages 0 through 18; students must attend the program with a parent or adult chaperone). The price includes all instruction, fieldtrips, transportation to field trip sites, materials, meals, and lodging.
The Homeschoolers Coastal Sampler is a hands-on program open to all ages. Classes offered will include crabbing, beach exploration on restricted Wallops Island, fish dissection, kayaking, fish printing, and organism study with microscope work. Evening programs include a rousing family camp fire with songs and skits and a seafood feast served family style. Families can pick and choose activities based on age range and interest.
See the website for more information, or contact Parker McMullen-Bushman at 757-824-5636 or parker@cbfieldstation.org.
www.cbfieldstation.org/homeschoolers
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1.9 The Teaching Home: Achievement Test Information
Learn how to help your child test his best in two Teaching Home issues–and don’t forget the HEAV testing section of our website!
www.teachinghome.com/newsletters/newsletter270.cfm
www.teachinghome.com/newsletters/newsletter271.cfm
http://heav.org/testing
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