Homeschool HUB News Update--February 2
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org facebook: www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered by the Homeschool HUB.
Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com
To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!) Don't forget to do one of these if you change your email address!
Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested! :-)
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Free audio lesson samples
G3) Summer Leadership Programs for Minority Students
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
A rooster lays an egg on the top of the roof. Which way does it roll?
Answer to the last puzzle:
nine
G2) Free audio lesson samples
https://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/our-program/program-podcast-samples/#heart
G3) Summer Leadership Programs for Minority Students
Hello Friend of At the Well,
Applications for At The Well Young Women's Leadership Academy, the inaugural From the Fire Leadership Academy for Young Men, and Ninth Grade Weekend Intensive summer programs are now open. All programs are on the campus of Princeton University.
The At the Well Young Women's Leadership Academy is a two-week program geared for girls in the tenth or eleventh grade. July 22 – August 3, 2018
From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men is designed for boys in the ninth, tenth, or eleventh grades of high school. July 22 – August 3, 2018
The Ninth Grade Weekend Intensive for girls is a mini-program that offers a glimpse of the two-week Academy. August 3 – August 5, 2018
All programs are open to students across the United States and internationally. These sessions were created out of a commitment to equip young minority women and men with the essential tools required to aid them in becoming successful leaders.
Programs feature:
Critical writing and reading classes
Small group discussion
Leadership workshops
Self-awareness/motivational presentations
From the Fire also includes a special mentoring and Rites of Passage program. The Chair of the program is acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo.
As a result of attending the programs, scholars will:
Increase academic achievement and motivation in school
Attain higher confidence in reading and writing
Engage in extracurricular school activities
Seek opportunities for community service and engagement
Key features of the Academy are the interactive workshops and the dynamic motivational speakers. Workshop topics include financial literacy, self-development, scholarship boot camp, and health and wellness.
To apply to our programs, visit:
www.atthewellconferences.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ALL PROGRAMS:
MARCH 31, 2018
At the Well Conferences, Inc.
394 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10013
646-592-1488
For fast response to inquiries, email: info@atthewellconferences.org
G4) Interesting Article About How Birds Keep Warm
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/how-birds-survive-the-cold-feathers-food-warmth/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Homeschool Week Feb 5-9
2) MCAC Wildcats Homeschool Sports
3) 2018 Iowa/ITBS Standardized Testing
4) 2018 Homeschool Formal
5) Teachers' Day Out at Indiana State Museum
6) GeoFest: Fossils, Gems & Minerals
7) Homeschool Girls on the Run
8) New Creations Art Classes
9) Science Alive--tomorrow!
10) YMCA Storer Camps Choose Your Own Adventure day
1) SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Homeschool Week Feb 5-9
'Dive in' during Homeschool Week, February 5-9th, and take advantage of learning stations throughout the aquarium and a FIN-TASTIC discount! Homeschoolers and their families can purchase up to six tickets for just $10 per person. (Save up to $13.50 each!)
Ocean Science Homeschool Activities
There are many types of ocean scientists and they use different tools to study the sea. Some even research ways to save the ocean and remove pollution! So, come explore ocean science through our hands-on activities and become a SEA LIFE Junior Ocean Scientist!
Tickets and info: https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/tickets/homeschool-tickets
2) MCAC Wildcats Homeschool Sports
TRACK
We are now accepting sign-ups for spring track for 4th-8th grade boys and girls. Track will start in March and go through May. Cost is $75 and practice will be held on the south side of Mishawaka. Please email Dana DoBrodt at mcacwildcats@yahoo.com if interested.
VOLLEYBALL
Also, we are now open for new girls to sign up for volleyball, which will start in August. We graduated six seniors this season, some of whom had played for six to nine years. I have limited spots open on each of these teams: varsity (8th-12th), JV (8th-12th), junior high (6th-8th), and also elementary (4th-6th). The season goes from August to the end of October and will be in its tenth year. We fill up quickly, so if you are interested, please email mcacwildcats@yahoo.com for more information.
3) 2018 Iowa/ITBS Standardized Testing
Monday-Wednesday, April 9-11
Register by Sunday, February 25
Susan Daniels and her helpers are approved test administrators and will oversee standardized testing for area homeschooled students in 4th-12th grades on April 9-11, 2018. Testing will be held at Church of the Savior Christian Reformed Church (1855 N. Hickory Rd., South Bend). Please mark your calendar for the 2018 Iowa/ITBS testing dates. The registration period will be from now through February 25, and tests will need to be ordered by March 10. See the registration form for more details.
DATES:
4th-8th grades – students attend all 3 mornings
April 9, 2018 9:00 a..m.-12:00 p.m. (Monday)
April 10, 2018 9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. (Tuesday)
April 11, 2018 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Wednesday)
9th-12th grades – students attend both mornings
April 9, 2018 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Monday)
April 10, 2018 9:00 a..m.-11:15 a.m. (Tuesday)
Please see attached file.
4) 2018 Homeschool Formal
Thursday, May 10
Deepest discount registration ends Tuesday, February 20
This year, the homeschool formal will be held on Thursday, May 10, from 5:30-10:30 p.m. The event will be held at a new place this year called The Brick (1145 Northside Blvd, South Bend). Any homeschooler in 9th-12th grade may attend. Many students come in groups and not on dates. We will have food and a DJ to keep everyone entertained.
To register, completely fill out the registration form, including any guest information. If you are bringing a guest, you are responsible for his or her behavior. Instructions for payment are as follows: if you pay by February 20 (postmarked), the cost is $30 per person; by March 20 the cost is $35 per person; any date after March 20 the cost is $40 per person. The last few years we have filled up and we had to turn people away, so sign up early.
The night is formal, so girls wear dresses and guys wear dress shirts and nice slacks or suits. Please keep attire appropriate. We will again honor and pray over any seniors. Also, this year there is space on the registration form to put song requests. Email Dana DoBrodt at hiddeneagles@att.net with any questions.
Please see attached file.
5) Teachers' Day Out at Indiana State Museum
March 24; 10 am – 4 pm
Free for Indiana K-12 Educators
Enjoy a day, on us, at the Indiana State Museum to check out what is new and improved! See our newest core galleries, visit special exhibitions and learn about the great programming we have planned for you and your students.
Receive free materials from various state agencies that will assist you in teaching your students about Indiana topics. Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and check out the teachers' lounge, equipped with snacks and drinks. Become a member and save (on this day only) on a Family/Grandparent membership.
Teachers get in FREE with their school ID and family members can visit the museum at the discounted group rate.
Online registration is required by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teacher-day-out-tickets-36147764938
6) GeoFest: Fossils, Gems & Minerals
Feb. 16 & 17: 10am – 5pm
Feb. 18: 11am – 4pm
Calling all rock hounds, fossil hunters, scouts, students and families! Join us at GeoFest to shop for gems, fossils and minerals, and participate in hands-on activities, including rock and mineral matching, spotting fossil fakes, geode-making and more. Click here to see details.
FREE for groups of 10 or more K-12 students from accredited Indiana schools and homeschools. To register, call guest services at 317.232.1637.
7) Homeschool Girls on the Run
Homeschool Girls on the Run registration is now open! This is a unique opportunity for 8-11 year old girls to meet other homeschoolers and have a ton of fun while learning about body image, nutrition, standing up for themselves, gratitude, and so much more. Girls do NOT have to be runners or like running. The program uses fun games like tag and relays to teach important skills. Girls can walk as much as they want.
Details: Cost is between $10-$160 depending on what you can pay. No one is turned away. Our homeschool team will meet Monday/Wednesday afternoons 1:30-3 March through mid-May at Holy Cross College in South Bend. There is an AMAZING non-competitive 5K with over 800 girls from our area on May 12th which is included as part of the program.
Sign up today!! www.girlsontherunmichiana.org now through February 15th. Contact Amy Collier at amy.k.collier@gmail.com for more info.
8) New Creations Art Classes
New Creations Offers Calligraphy Classes in Michiana for Students in Grades 1-12. Adults and home schoolers welcome!
Gloria Seitz, a certified K-12 art teacher, will be teaching classes on the topic of Graphic Design and Calligraphy. In this seven week class, students will be learning how to communicate through using lettering and illustration. Various lettering styles, layout and design principles will be covered. Some of the projects may include illustrated writing, monogram and logo design, pop out cards, signs, and lettering and illustrating a favorite quote. CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON THE WEEK OF February19 AND END THE WEEK OF April 9.
Tuesdays, classes at Crossroads Church in Plymouth, IN, beginning March 7, are as follows: Ages 6-10 will meet at 3:30-4:30 p..m. Ages 9-13 meet from 4:45 -5:45 p.m.
Wednesday classes, beginning March 8 meet at Trinity Free Church in South Bend. Ages 6-10 will meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 9-13 meet from 11:45 -12:45 p.m. and 7th -adult meet from 1-2 p.m.
Thursday classes, beginning March 22 meet at Hobby Lobby in Mishawaka at the following times: Ages 6-10 will meet at 1-2 p.m. Ages 9-13 will meet at 2:15-3:15 p.m.. 7th through adult will meet from 3:30-4:30.
The cost for the seven week classes is $80 for the first child and $5 LESS for each additional child. You will save $5 on the total cost if you pay by February 12. Cost includes supplies (except sketch book, erasers, pencil, rulers, and folder: These you will need to purchase), room rental, and Art Festival. Middle elementary students will be supplied with calligraphy markers (ITOYA pens), and 7th through adult will need to purchase Speedball calligraphy pens (pen holder and B4 or 5 and C4 or 5 tips at minimum) and a bottle of black India ink. Mrs. Seitz will supply canvases and paper for final project.
The Art Festival will be held on Monday, April 16. You may print out a registration form on line at www.newcreationsart.com. Classes do fill up, so be sure to get your registration in early. You need to reserve your spot by calling or texting Gloria at 574-315-1858. Then sign up on the website and to save $5 mail your registration to Gloria by printing out the form online and sending it to the address listed on the form. Make out checks to Gloria Seitz.
9) Science Alive--tomorrow!
Science Alive is going on at the South Bend library tomorrow Feb 3, if you are looking for something cool to do. 10am-4 pm http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/science-alive
10) YMCA Storer Camps Choose Your Own Adventure day
Hello,
My name is Derek Bycraft, and I work at YMCA Storer Camps in Jackson, MI. I was recently placed in charge of our "Homeschooler's Day" program.
YMCA Storer Camps is once again offering a full day of educational classes mixed with camp activities on April 5th, 2018. You may have noticed "Homeschooler's Day" in parenthesis as we have rebranded the day as Choose Your Own Adventure Day. The focus of the day is the same as it has been it the past; the name change was made to better reflect the programming being offered.
We have an event page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/163076817657129) and an online registration page https://register.ymcatoledo. org/ymca/pgdetail.php?id= 127725 for more reference.
Choose Your Own Adventure day is a mix of hands-on learning experiences and camp fun. Kids will be able to do traditional camp activities while exploring their surroundings with STEM-based learning and enjoy a delicious lunch provided in our dining hall. There are three paths kids can choose to go on for the day focusing on either survival, science or animals. Each option includes three outdoor education classes and a typical camp program (canoeing, rock climbing or a pony ride). Once classes have concluded, there will be an opportunity to choose another camp activity such as archery, fishing or one of the activities in a track your children wasn't already in (e.g. canoeing is offered in the Explore path, we ask that you choose another activity to allow others the experience). If you would like to do a horse ride for the Choose Your Activity period, please note there is an additional $10 fee and prior registration is required. For any questions or comments, please contact Derek Bycraft via email at dbycraft@ymcastorercamps.org.
Derek Bycraft
Lead Educator
YMCA Storer Camps
6941 Stony Lake Rd., Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: 517-962-9813
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CLASSIFIEDS
Looking for a group? Join the HUB! We need you.
The HUB is a volunteer organization. Without the support and participation of homeschool families, we can't function effectively. There are several benefits of membership including a resource library that includes things like laptops, video cameras and other items to borrow. Members receive first chance at events and classes when availability is limited. Information about becoming a member is on the website at www.hshub.org
Have something for sale, free or trade? Advertise here! (Advertisements stay in for two weeks unless we work out something else in advance)
Homeschool groups are welcome to advertise their group, too. It's free!
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LETTING IT RIDE:
Like us on facebook for discussions, announcements, questions, and support: https://www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Join our yahoo group for discussions, announcements, questions, and support: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/homeschoolhub/
Check out our website for info (refer your friends, too, if you like!): http://www.hshub.org/
Make a tax-deductable donation to the Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund. Check with your tax preparer for the most advantageous amount if you wish, but Federal and State deductions are available for charitable donations of this kind.
Checks should be made out to: Michigan Gateway Community Foundation AND "Homeschool HUB Endowment Fund" written in the Memo line of the check.
Address and Contact Info:
Michigan Gateway Community Foundation
111 Days Avenue
Buchanan, Michigan 49107
Phone: 269.695.3521
Fax: 269.695.4250
email: info@mgcf.org
Amazon.com--Please come to www.hshub.org before you shop at Amazon. You can either shop the Associate Store listed in the Menu bar or click on the "Help the Homeschool HUB - Purchase at Amazon" link just below the Menu bar. By using this link to Amazon The Homeschool HUB will earn money through Amazon's Associates program on everything you purchase. So whenever you think "Amazon" please remember your purchase can help The Homeschool HUB.
Amazon Smile--0..5% of what you buy will get donated to the Homeschool HUB when youshop through Amazon Smile.
The Homeschool HUB is collecting used textbooks. Contact Andrea homeschoolhub@yahoo.com or 269-240-6094
The Homeschool HUB is continuing to collect Campbell Soup labels, Campbell's Chunky Soup labels, Campbell's Healthy Request labels, Campbell's Select harvest, Franco-American, Pepperidge Farm, Spaghettios, Swanson, V-8 Beverages, V-8 Fusion, Prego Italian Sauces and Campbell's Food Service. Give your labels to any board member or bring them to our homeschool functions.
--AND--
We are still accepting Boxtops for education labels. You can find these on many products.
Go to Boxtops for Education.org for more info, and then SAVE SAVE SAVE those labels. Each one nets 10 cents and every 10 cents adds up. You can give them to any HUB board member or bring them to any functions that we have. Thank-you!
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DISCLAIMERS:
While the Homeschool HUB believes that these events or opportunities may be of value to home educators, announcements do not constitute an endorsement by the Homeschool HUB, or its Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of individual parents to determine the appropriateness of any event or opportunity for their children.
Participation in any event is voluntary and the participant assumes complete responsibility and liability for themselves, their family, anyone accompanying them, and their personal property.
Homeschool HUB phone: 269-240-6094
email: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com website: www.hshub.org facebook: www.facebook.com/HomeschoolHub
Editor: Andrea Bikfalvy
The information below is offered to you as a service. Please research and decide for yourself the value to your family. The Homeschool HUB does not endorse any programs or services other than those offered by the Homeschool HUB.
Send information to be added to the update no later than the Thursday before the week you want it to appear: homeschoolhub@yahoo.com
To subscribe to this newsletter, go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HUBnewsletter/ OR send an email to the following address: HUBnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (You can also sign up on the home page of our website hshub.org--just type your email in the box!) Don't forget to do one of these if you change your email address!
Yes, you are welcome to forward the newsletter to anyone who might be interested! :-)
GENERAL INTEREST
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
G2) Free audio lesson samples
G3) Summer Leadership Programs for Minority Students
G1) Brain Warmer Upper
A rooster lays an egg on the top of the roof. Which way does it roll?
Answer to the last puzzle:
nine
G2) Free audio lesson samples
https://www.thewalkingclassroom.org/our-program/program-podcast-samples/#heart
G3) Summer Leadership Programs for Minority Students
Hello Friend of At the Well,
Applications for At The Well Young Women's Leadership Academy, the inaugural From the Fire Leadership Academy for Young Men, and Ninth Grade Weekend Intensive summer programs are now open. All programs are on the campus of Princeton University.
The At the Well Young Women's Leadership Academy is a two-week program geared for girls in the tenth or eleventh grade. July 22 – August 3, 2018
From the Fire: Leadership Academy for Young Men is designed for boys in the ninth, tenth, or eleventh grades of high school. July 22 – August 3, 2018
The Ninth Grade Weekend Intensive for girls is a mini-program that offers a glimpse of the two-week Academy. August 3 – August 5, 2018
All programs are open to students across the United States and internationally. These sessions were created out of a commitment to equip young minority women and men with the essential tools required to aid them in becoming successful leaders.
Programs feature:
Critical writing and reading classes
Small group discussion
Leadership workshops
Self-awareness/motivational presentations
From the Fire also includes a special mentoring and Rites of Passage program. The Chair of the program is acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo.
As a result of attending the programs, scholars will:
Increase academic achievement and motivation in school
Attain higher confidence in reading and writing
Engage in extracurricular school activities
Seek opportunities for community service and engagement
Key features of the Academy are the interactive workshops and the dynamic motivational speakers. Workshop topics include financial literacy, self-development, scholarship boot camp, and health and wellness.
To apply to our programs, visit:
www.atthewellconferences.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ALL PROGRAMS:
MARCH 31, 2018
At the Well Conferences, Inc.
394 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10013
646-592-1488
For fast response to inquiries, email: info@atthewellconferences.org
G4) Interesting Article About How Birds Keep Warm
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/how-birds-survive-the-cold-feathers-food-warmth/
MICHIANA EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
1) SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Homeschool Week Feb 5-9
2) MCAC Wildcats Homeschool Sports
3) 2018 Iowa/ITBS Standardized Testing
4) 2018 Homeschool Formal
5) Teachers' Day Out at Indiana State Museum
6) GeoFest: Fossils, Gems & Minerals
7) Homeschool Girls on the Run
8) New Creations Art Classes
9) Science Alive--tomorrow!
10) YMCA Storer Camps Choose Your Own Adventure day
1) SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium Homeschool Week Feb 5-9
'Dive in' during Homeschool Week, February 5-9th, and take advantage of learning stations throughout the aquarium and a FIN-TASTIC discount! Homeschoolers and their families can purchase up to six tickets for just $10 per person. (Save up to $13.50 each!)
Ocean Science Homeschool Activities
There are many types of ocean scientists and they use different tools to study the sea. Some even research ways to save the ocean and remove pollution! So, come explore ocean science through our hands-on activities and become a SEA LIFE Junior Ocean Scientist!
Tickets and info: https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/tickets/homeschool-tickets
2) MCAC Wildcats Homeschool Sports
TRACK
We are now accepting sign-ups for spring track for 4th-8th grade boys and girls. Track will start in March and go through May. Cost is $75 and practice will be held on the south side of Mishawaka. Please email Dana DoBrodt at mcacwildcats@yahoo.com if interested.
VOLLEYBALL
Also, we are now open for new girls to sign up for volleyball, which will start in August. We graduated six seniors this season, some of whom had played for six to nine years. I have limited spots open on each of these teams: varsity (8th-12th), JV (8th-12th), junior high (6th-8th), and also elementary (4th-6th). The season goes from August to the end of October and will be in its tenth year. We fill up quickly, so if you are interested, please email mcacwildcats@yahoo.com for more information.
3) 2018 Iowa/ITBS Standardized Testing
Monday-Wednesday, April 9-11
Register by Sunday, February 25
Susan Daniels and her helpers are approved test administrators and will oversee standardized testing for area homeschooled students in 4th-12th grades on April 9-11, 2018. Testing will be held at Church of the Savior Christian Reformed Church (1855 N. Hickory Rd., South Bend). Please mark your calendar for the 2018 Iowa/ITBS testing dates. The registration period will be from now through February 25, and tests will need to be ordered by March 10. See the registration form for more details.
DATES:
4th-8th grades – students attend all 3 mornings
April 9, 2018 9:00 a..m.-12:00 p.m. (Monday)
April 10, 2018 9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. (Tuesday)
April 11, 2018 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Wednesday)
9th-12th grades – students attend both mornings
April 9, 2018 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Monday)
April 10, 2018 9:00 a..m.-11:15 a.m. (Tuesday)
Please see attached file.
4) 2018 Homeschool Formal
Thursday, May 10
Deepest discount registration ends Tuesday, February 20
This year, the homeschool formal will be held on Thursday, May 10, from 5:30-10:30 p.m. The event will be held at a new place this year called The Brick (1145 Northside Blvd, South Bend). Any homeschooler in 9th-12th grade may attend. Many students come in groups and not on dates. We will have food and a DJ to keep everyone entertained.
To register, completely fill out the registration form, including any guest information. If you are bringing a guest, you are responsible for his or her behavior. Instructions for payment are as follows: if you pay by February 20 (postmarked), the cost is $30 per person; by March 20 the cost is $35 per person; any date after March 20 the cost is $40 per person. The last few years we have filled up and we had to turn people away, so sign up early.
The night is formal, so girls wear dresses and guys wear dress shirts and nice slacks or suits. Please keep attire appropriate. We will again honor and pray over any seniors. Also, this year there is space on the registration form to put song requests. Email Dana DoBrodt at hiddeneagles@att.net with any questions.
Please see attached file.
5) Teachers' Day Out at Indiana State Museum
March 24; 10 am – 4 pm
Free for Indiana K-12 Educators
Enjoy a day, on us, at the Indiana State Museum to check out what is new and improved! See our newest core galleries, visit special exhibitions and learn about the great programming we have planned for you and your students.
Receive free materials from various state agencies that will assist you in teaching your students about Indiana topics. Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and check out the teachers' lounge, equipped with snacks and drinks. Become a member and save (on this day only) on a Family/Grandparent membership.
Teachers get in FREE with their school ID and family members can visit the museum at the discounted group rate.
Online registration is required by clicking here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teacher-day-out-tickets-36147764938
6) GeoFest: Fossils, Gems & Minerals
Feb. 16 & 17: 10am – 5pm
Feb. 18: 11am – 4pm
Calling all rock hounds, fossil hunters, scouts, students and families! Join us at GeoFest to shop for gems, fossils and minerals, and participate in hands-on activities, including rock and mineral matching, spotting fossil fakes, geode-making and more. Click here to see details.
FREE for groups of 10 or more K-12 students from accredited Indiana schools and homeschools. To register, call guest services at 317.232.1637.
7) Homeschool Girls on the Run
Homeschool Girls on the Run registration is now open! This is a unique opportunity for 8-11 year old girls to meet other homeschoolers and have a ton of fun while learning about body image, nutrition, standing up for themselves, gratitude, and so much more. Girls do NOT have to be runners or like running. The program uses fun games like tag and relays to teach important skills. Girls can walk as much as they want.
Details: Cost is between $10-$160 depending on what you can pay. No one is turned away. Our homeschool team will meet Monday/Wednesday afternoons 1:30-3 March through mid-May at Holy Cross College in South Bend. There is an AMAZING non-competitive 5K with over 800 girls from our area on May 12th which is included as part of the program.
Sign up today!! www.girlsontherunmichiana.org now through February 15th. Contact Amy Collier at amy.k.collier@gmail.com for more info.
8) New Creations Art Classes
New Creations Offers Calligraphy Classes in Michiana for Students in Grades 1-12. Adults and home schoolers welcome!
Gloria Seitz, a certified K-12 art teacher, will be teaching classes on the topic of Graphic Design and Calligraphy. In this seven week class, students will be learning how to communicate through using lettering and illustration. Various lettering styles, layout and design principles will be covered. Some of the projects may include illustrated writing, monogram and logo design, pop out cards, signs, and lettering and illustrating a favorite quote. CLASSES WILL BEGIN ON THE WEEK OF February19 AND END THE WEEK OF April 9.
Tuesdays, classes at Crossroads Church in Plymouth, IN, beginning March 7, are as follows: Ages 6-10 will meet at 3:30-4:30 p..m. Ages 9-13 meet from 4:45 -5:45 p.m.
Wednesday classes, beginning March 8 meet at Trinity Free Church in South Bend. Ages 6-10 will meet at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 9-13 meet from 11:45 -12:45 p.m. and 7th -adult meet from 1-2 p.m.
Thursday classes, beginning March 22 meet at Hobby Lobby in Mishawaka at the following times: Ages 6-10 will meet at 1-2 p.m. Ages 9-13 will meet at 2:15-3:15 p.m.. 7th through adult will meet from 3:30-4:30.
The cost for the seven week classes is $80 for the first child and $5 LESS for each additional child. You will save $5 on the total cost if you pay by February 12. Cost includes supplies (except sketch book, erasers, pencil, rulers, and folder: These you will need to purchase), room rental, and Art Festival. Middle elementary students will be supplied with calligraphy markers (ITOYA pens), and 7th through adult will need to purchase Speedball calligraphy pens (pen holder and B4 or 5 and C4 or 5 tips at minimum) and a bottle of black India ink. Mrs. Seitz will supply canvases and paper for final project.
The Art Festival will be held on Monday, April 16. You may print out a registration form on line at www.newcreationsart.com. Classes do fill up, so be sure to get your registration in early. You need to reserve your spot by calling or texting Gloria at 574-315-1858. Then sign up on the website and to save $5 mail your registration to Gloria by printing out the form online and sending it to the address listed on the form. Make out checks to Gloria Seitz.
9) Science Alive--tomorrow!
Science Alive is going on at the South Bend library tomorrow Feb 3, if you are looking for something cool to do. 10am-4 pm http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/science-alive
10) YMCA Storer Camps Choose Your Own Adventure day
Hello,
My name is Derek Bycraft, and I work at YMCA Storer Camps in Jackson, MI. I was recently placed in charge of our "Homeschooler's Day" program.
YMCA Storer Camps is once again offering a full day of educational classes mixed with camp activities on April 5th, 2018. You may have noticed "Homeschooler's Day" in parenthesis as we have rebranded the day as Choose Your Own Adventure Day. The focus of the day is the same as it has been it the past; the name change was made to better reflect the programming being offered.
We have an event page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/163076817657129) and an online registration page https://register.ymcatoledo. org/ymca/pgdetail.php?id= 127725 for more reference.
Choose Your Own Adventure day is a mix of hands-on learning experiences and camp fun. Kids will be able to do traditional camp activities while exploring their surroundings with STEM-based learning and enjoy a delicious lunch provided in our dining hall. There are three paths kids can choose to go on for the day focusing on either survival, science or animals. Each option includes three outdoor education classes and a typical camp program (canoeing, rock climbing or a pony ride). Once classes have concluded, there will be an opportunity to choose another camp activity such as archery, fishing or one of the activities in a track your children wasn't already in (e.g. canoeing is offered in the Explore path, we ask that you choose another activity to allow others the experience). If you would like to do a horse ride for the Choose Your Activity period, please note there is an additional $10 fee and prior registration is required. For any questions or comments, please contact Derek Bycraft via email at dbycraft@ymcastorercamps.org.
Derek Bycraft
Lead Educator
YMCA Storer Camps
6941 Stony Lake Rd., Jackson, MI 49201
Phone: 517-962-9813
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