Other Events
For Fun...
What: Film Screening of "Somewhere Between" directed by Linda Goldstein Knowlton
When: Friday, February 24th
Where: Whitsell Auditorium, Downtown Portland, next to Portland Art Museum
Time: 12pm
Who: Students age 14 years +, plus chaperones
Cost: FREE
Deadline for registration: Tuesday, February 21st
To register, contact: Tessie Word here or call 503-935-6433.
Be a part of the Portland International Film Festival.
This film is multicultural and multi-lingual film that compares and contrasts the lives of
four teenage girls, all adopted from China, all living different lives in the United States.
Discussion with filmmaker to follow screening and an opportunity for FREE admission to the Portland Art Museum in the afternoon, if desired.
At the time of registration, please be prepared to provide the following information:
~ Name of child/parent's planning to attend
~ Yes, my child will attend the art museum afterwards. (2:30-4:30pm)
~ No, my child will leave after the screening. (2:30)
~ Yes, I can help with carpooling from ACA at 10:45am on 2/24.
~ My child will need a ride from ACA.
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OMNIMAX Theater Showing Fieldtrip
Movie: Mysteries of Egypt (OMNI Max movie)
Soar over the great pyramids and descend into the tomb of King
Tutankhamen. Learn about the life and times of this young pharaoh and
the astonishing accomplishments of his ancient civilization.
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012
Time: 10am -11am
Who: All Ages
Cost: $5 per person (we must have at least 50 people to enjoy this discount price)
Payment due date: Tuesday, Feb. 14th
To register, contact: Angela Dean here.
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Great Wolf Lodge – Spring 2012 - Grand Mound, WA
Sunday March 4th, Monday March 5th, and Tuesday March 6th.
So you can stay SUNDAY night, MONDAY night or TUESDAY night or live high on the hog and stay 3 nights!
Check on availability
The price for 4 in a Family Suite (sleeps 6) is $119.00 which includes 4 water park bracelets (Normally $189.95)
The price for 6 in a Wolf Den OR KidKamp Suite (sleeps 6) for $139.00 which includes 6 water park bracelets. (Normally $229.95)
The price for 6 in a KidCabin Suite (Sleeps 7) for $159.00 which includes 6 water park bracelets (Normally ($229.95)
The price for 6 in a Premium suite for $199.00 (sleeps 8) which includes 6 water park brackets (Normally $369.95)
Children 3 years and younger don't need a water park bracelet!
Additional water park bracelets are $40 each.
Paid to Kerry-Jo: DUE IMMEDIATELY
$6 per night/per room ~ This is a trip coordination fee and will hold you requested room on my list and is totally separate from the Room Reservation paid to GWL.
To register e-mail Kerry-Jo here if you want to participate! You need to contact me ASAP with the following information:
Contact Person's Name and Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Phone Number:
Which night(s) you want to stay? (Sunday, March 4th, Monday March 5th, or Tuesday, March 6th or All Three)
Which room Type? Family Suite ($119+tax/resort fee), Wolf Den/KidKamp ($139+tax/resort fee), KidCabin ($159+tax+resort) OR Premium Suite ($199 +tax/resort fee)
How many Adults? How many Children?
I have signed a contract with Great Wolf Lodge in order for us to secure these reduced rates. Therefore, you will need to agree to the following two policies if you want to be included on this trip. When you e-mail me requesting to register this will be your agreement to the NO cancellation Policy and NO Damage Policy!
NO Cancellation Policy
Please note that once you commit to going I am obligated to pay for your reservation when I sign the contract. So therefore there will be no refunds given unless I can get another family to take your reservation. You will be responsible for the full amount of your reservations even if the lodge tells you differently.
Damage Policy
If anybody in your party cause damage to the hotel you agree to assume all liability and expense related to those damages. You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Hotel and its officers, affiliates, members, and employees from and against all demands, claims, to persons and/or property, losses, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney fees (collectively claims) arising out of or caused by your party's negligence or intentional misconduct.
Once I receive your request I will e-mail you the Reservation Code. You will make your reservations at which time GWL will charge your card a one night deposit.
This trip is being organized by Kerry-Jo Brady (ECHO) and is not a function of First Class Homeschool Ministries. Any questions about this trip please contact Kerry-Jo directly!
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Conferences...Webinar...
Homefires' Homeschool Teleconference
How To Teach Science Webinar
Thursday, February 23rd
4 PM (PT), 5 PM (MT), 6 PM (CT), 7 PM (ET)
With Special Guest...
Teresa Bondora
High School Science Teacher, Author, Homeschool Mom,
and the founder of HowToTeachScience.com.
This teleconference is for parents of homeschoolers and unschoolers of all ages (preschool through high school) who struggle with teaching science. Teresa will explain what you can do to remove the fear and anxiety about teaching science to help your children gain proficiency.
Teresa will also reveal what you MUST teach your children in science, and she'll provide fun tips and strategies for learning more challenging sciences like Physics and Chemistry including the Periodic Table of Elements.
This Live Teleconference is $9.97 and includes a downloadable Audio Recording (mp3) of the call!
Save $3.00! Enter the coupon code "SCIENCE" when you place your order and pay just $6.97! Hurry! This coupon is only good until February 23rd.
Click here to reserve your spot.
This event is designed for a diverse, all-inclusive, non-sectarian audience. Information on how to download and listen to your very own audio recording of the call(mp3) will be sent to you within 48 hours after the teleconference.
I can't wait for you to join me on this call!
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Life is Good Unschooling Conference
The LIFE is Good Conference invites you to experience an unschooling community first hand.
You’ll have an opportunity to make new friends, deepen existing friendships,
form connections and find the piece that just may be missing from your unschooling journey –
a strong, supportive and vibrant group of families to share it with.
May 24th - 27th, 2012
In Vancouver at the Hilton Hotel, downtown Vancouver
For more information, visit their website here.
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WHO Convention & Curriculum Exhibit
June 15th & 16th, 2012
For more information visit their website here.
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Scholarships...
In honor of her years of dedication to ensure that homeschoolers can achieve their dreams, the Washington Homeschool Organization proudly announces the Fifth Annual Janice M. Hedin Scholarship "For the Homeschoolers of Washington".
It's money for College!
If your homeschooled student intends to go to college, they could win up to $1,000.
The Janice Hedin Scholarship is for members of WHO that have filed a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool and are graduating in 2012.
We recognize that many homeschoolers utilize Running Start in high school, so providing the Declaration of Intent for the year prior to Running Start is just fine.
The scholarship understands that every homeschool is unique.
Just submit your parent-made homeschool transcript or other homeschool record.
It's easy to apply:
The student needs to submit a brief essay on the benefits of homeschooling.
The parents submit the student's transcript or homeschool record.
The family completes a very short application form.
Check it out here.
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Competition...Contests...
Endangered Species Coalition
2012 Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest
The national Endangered Species Day Youth Art contest provides young people
with an opportunity to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork.
Deadline for submission is March 15th.
Follow this link for more information.
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2012 Washington Homeschool Organization Design Contest
The deadline for design submissions is March 3rd, 2012 .
WHO are we looking for? You!
Submit your cool, fun, interesting, creative, beautiful, funny, zany, wonderful designs to WHO's first Annual Design Contest. Your design should include the words, "Washington Homeschool Organization" and may also include the WHO apple logo, beyond that, the universe is creatively yours. The winning design will featured at the WHO Convention this June, and available for purchase online.
Details can be found on our website.
Washington Homeschool Organization
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Homeschool Math Contests
Math Contests Make Math Fun!
Want increase your kids' enthusiasm for math? Try contests! By making math into a game, contests motivate while offering review, new approaches, and speed improvement, not to mention increased standardized test scores.
Click here for more information.
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Homeschool Writing Contests
No More Fighting With Writing
Are you discouraged with your writing? Would you like a solution? Writing contests are the perfect cure! Even if you have already discovered the joy that comes with writing, you will find that contests are fun and educational.
Click here for more information.
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Homeschool Art, Writing and Photography Contests
Creative4Christ offers homeschool students contests in the areas of writing,
art and photography. We also, as a homeschooling family ourselves,
recommend some of the best products that we have discovered.
Go here for more information.
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Classes...Workshops...Homeschool Days
What: Film Screening of "Somewhere Between" directed by Linda Goldstein Knowlton
When: Friday, February 24th
Where: Whitsell Auditorium, Downtown Portland, next to Portland Art Museum
Time: 12pm
Who: Students age 14 years +, plus chaperones
Cost: FREE
Deadline for registration: Tuesday, February 21st
To register, contact: Tessie Word here or call 503-935-6433.
Be a part of the Portland International Film Festival.
This film is multicultural and multi-lingual film that compares and contrasts the lives of
four teenage girls, all adopted from China, all living different lives in the United States.
Discussion with filmmaker to follow screening and an opportunity for FREE admission to the Portland Art Museum in the afternoon, if desired.
At the time of registration, please be prepared to provide the following information:
~ Name of child/parent's planning to attend
~ Yes, my child will attend the art museum afterwards. (2:30-4:30pm)
~ No, my child will leave after the screening. (2:30)
~ Yes, I can help with carpooling from ACA at 10:45am on 2/24.
~ My child will need a ride from ACA.
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OMNIMAX Theater Showing Fieldtrip
Movie: Mysteries of Egypt (OMNI Max movie)
Soar over the great pyramids and descend into the tomb of King
Tutankhamen. Learn about the life and times of this young pharaoh and
the astonishing accomplishments of his ancient civilization.
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012
Time: 10am -11am
Who: All Ages
Cost: $5 per person (we must have at least 50 people to enjoy this discount price)
Payment due date: Tuesday, Feb. 14th
To register, contact: Angela Dean here.
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Great Wolf Lodge – Spring 2012 - Grand Mound, WA
Sunday March 4th, Monday March 5th, and Tuesday March 6th.
So you can stay SUNDAY night, MONDAY night or TUESDAY night or live high on the hog and stay 3 nights!
Check on availability
The price for 4 in a Family Suite (sleeps 6) is $119.00 which includes 4 water park bracelets (Normally $189.95)
The price for 6 in a Wolf Den OR KidKamp Suite (sleeps 6) for $139.00 which includes 6 water park bracelets. (Normally $229.95)
The price for 6 in a KidCabin Suite (Sleeps 7) for $159.00 which includes 6 water park bracelets (Normally ($229.95)
The price for 6 in a Premium suite for $199.00 (sleeps 8) which includes 6 water park brackets (Normally $369.95)
Children 3 years and younger don't need a water park bracelet!
Additional water park bracelets are $40 each.
Paid to Kerry-Jo: DUE IMMEDIATELY
$6 per night/per room ~ This is a trip coordination fee and will hold you requested room on my list and is totally separate from the Room Reservation paid to GWL.
To register e-mail Kerry-Jo here if you want to participate! You need to contact me ASAP with the following information:
Contact Person's Name and Phone Number:
E-mail address:
Phone Number:
Which night(s) you want to stay? (Sunday, March 4th, Monday March 5th, or Tuesday, March 6th or All Three)
Which room Type? Family Suite ($119+tax/resort fee), Wolf Den/KidKamp ($139+tax/resort fee), KidCabin ($159+tax+resort) OR Premium Suite ($199 +tax/resort fee)
How many Adults? How many Children?
I have signed a contract with Great Wolf Lodge in order for us to secure these reduced rates. Therefore, you will need to agree to the following two policies if you want to be included on this trip. When you e-mail me requesting to register this will be your agreement to the NO cancellation Policy and NO Damage Policy!
NO Cancellation Policy
Please note that once you commit to going I am obligated to pay for your reservation when I sign the contract. So therefore there will be no refunds given unless I can get another family to take your reservation. You will be responsible for the full amount of your reservations even if the lodge tells you differently.
Damage Policy
If anybody in your party cause damage to the hotel you agree to assume all liability and expense related to those damages. You shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Hotel and its officers, affiliates, members, and employees from and against all demands, claims, to persons and/or property, losses, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney fees (collectively claims) arising out of or caused by your party's negligence or intentional misconduct.
Once I receive your request I will e-mail you the Reservation Code. You will make your reservations at which time GWL will charge your card a one night deposit.
This trip is being organized by Kerry-Jo Brady (ECHO) and is not a function of First Class Homeschool Ministries. Any questions about this trip please contact Kerry-Jo directly!
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Conferences...Webinar...
Homefires' Homeschool Teleconference
How To Teach Science Webinar
Thursday, February 23rd
4 PM (PT), 5 PM (MT), 6 PM (CT), 7 PM (ET)
With Special Guest...
Teresa Bondora
High School Science Teacher, Author, Homeschool Mom,
and the founder of HowToTeachScience.com.
This teleconference is for parents of homeschoolers and unschoolers of all ages (preschool through high school) who struggle with teaching science. Teresa will explain what you can do to remove the fear and anxiety about teaching science to help your children gain proficiency.
Teresa will also reveal what you MUST teach your children in science, and she'll provide fun tips and strategies for learning more challenging sciences like Physics and Chemistry including the Periodic Table of Elements.
This Live Teleconference is $9.97 and includes a downloadable Audio Recording (mp3) of the call!
Save $3.00! Enter the coupon code "SCIENCE" when you place your order and pay just $6.97! Hurry! This coupon is only good until February 23rd.
Click here to reserve your spot.
This event is designed for a diverse, all-inclusive, non-sectarian audience. Information on how to download and listen to your very own audio recording of the call(mp3) will be sent to you within 48 hours after the teleconference.
I can't wait for you to join me on this call!
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Life is Good Unschooling Conference
The LIFE is Good Conference invites you to experience an unschooling community first hand.
You’ll have an opportunity to make new friends, deepen existing friendships,
form connections and find the piece that just may be missing from your unschooling journey –
a strong, supportive and vibrant group of families to share it with.
May 24th - 27th, 2012
In Vancouver at the Hilton Hotel, downtown Vancouver
For more information, visit their website here.
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WHO Convention & Curriculum Exhibit
June 15th & 16th, 2012
For more information visit their website here.
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Scholarships...
In honor of her years of dedication to ensure that homeschoolers can achieve their dreams, the Washington Homeschool Organization proudly announces the Fifth Annual Janice M. Hedin Scholarship "For the Homeschoolers of Washington".
It's money for College!
If your homeschooled student intends to go to college, they could win up to $1,000.
The Janice Hedin Scholarship is for members of WHO that have filed a Declaration of Intent to Homeschool and are graduating in 2012.
We recognize that many homeschoolers utilize Running Start in high school, so providing the Declaration of Intent for the year prior to Running Start is just fine.
The scholarship understands that every homeschool is unique.
Just submit your parent-made homeschool transcript or other homeschool record.
It's easy to apply:
The student needs to submit a brief essay on the benefits of homeschooling.
The parents submit the student's transcript or homeschool record.
The family completes a very short application form.
Check it out here.
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Competition...Contests...
Endangered Species Coalition
2012 Endangered Species Day Youth Art Contest
The national Endangered Species Day Youth Art contest provides young people
with an opportunity to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork.
Deadline for submission is March 15th.
Follow this link for more information.
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2012 Washington Homeschool Organization Design Contest
The deadline for design submissions is March 3rd, 2012 .
WHO are we looking for? You!
Submit your cool, fun, interesting, creative, beautiful, funny, zany, wonderful designs to WHO's first Annual Design Contest. Your design should include the words, "Washington Homeschool Organization" and may also include the WHO apple logo, beyond that, the universe is creatively yours. The winning design will featured at the WHO Convention this June, and available for purchase online.
Details can be found on our website.
Washington Homeschool Organization
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Homeschool Math Contests
Math Contests Make Math Fun!
Want increase your kids' enthusiasm for math? Try contests! By making math into a game, contests motivate while offering review, new approaches, and speed improvement, not to mention increased standardized test scores.
Click here for more information.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Homeschool Writing Contests
No More Fighting With Writing
Are you discouraged with your writing? Would you like a solution? Writing contests are the perfect cure! Even if you have already discovered the joy that comes with writing, you will find that contests are fun and educational.
Click here for more information.
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Homeschool Art, Writing and Photography Contests
Creative4Christ offers homeschool students contests in the areas of writing,
art and photography. We also, as a homeschooling family ourselves,
recommend some of the best products that we have discovered.
Go here for more information.
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Classes...Workshops...Homeschool Days
I am setting up a Frog Dissection Lab through OMSI and want to offer it to our homeschooling community. Please be sure that
your child is not squeamish about dissection as it does request previous experience. Emphasis is on the digestive system, respiratory system,
and other major biological systems.
Payment requested in advance and we will meet in the OMSI lobby at 1245pm.
Ages: 4-6th grade
Friday, April 20th at 1pm-2:30pm
$8 per student
OMSI lab room
Please let me know if you have any further questions and can message me
Janet Creasy here.
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Zumbatomic Classes
A fun alternative to standard PE classes
Looking for a fun, economical alternative to the standard PE classes for homeschoolers?
I am a homeschooling mom who has an opportunity to offer Zumbatomic classes at the Firstenburg Community Center. Zumbatomic is a Latin based dance/exercise class. Kids love to crank up the music, shake, wiggle and have a blast with their friends. So why not get fit while they're at it! As a certified Zumba and Zumbatomic instructor I will teach a fun Zumba dance.
This Zumba program has an unique formula that is psychologically and physiologically relevant for kids ages 4 - 12. Exceptions may be made for older kids.
Classes will be held on either Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11:10 to roughly 12p.
Class fees are either $17.00 for four weeks or $5.00 drop in fee.
In order for the class to appear in the catalog I must have at least 6 interested kids.
Please contact me, Candace Crandall, if you are seriously interested in signing your kids up.
360/798-4906 or email me here.
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THE NW FILM CENTER SCHOOL OF FILM PRESENTS DIGITAL STORYTELLING
An Arts + Technology Extra‐Curricular Opportunity for Home Schoolers
1219 S.W. PARK AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97205
TEL 503 221 1156 FAX 503 294 0874
www.nwfilm.org
Check on dates.
INSTRUCTOR: AMY O'BRIEN
LOCATION: 934 SW SALMON, DOWNTOWN PORTLAND
Learn how filmmakers use camera angles, lighting, sound and editing to tell stories, and who does what on a movie crew. Interacting with other "young creatives," you'll have a turn at being a videographer, grip (lights and microphone), art director, director and editor on a short dramatic film. You will also experiment with special effects and stop motion animation. By the end of the class, you'll be able to go out and make your own masterpiece, and you'll watch television and movies with new eyes! The class will culminate in a family screening, complete with popcorn. Class films will be uploaded to a special class online video album for sharing. All activities takes place during classtime, and all equipment and supplies are included. Please bring a sack lunch. Lunch break included.
Enrollment limit: 15
TUITION: $285 EQUIPMENT/LAB FEE: $50
AMY O'BRIEN is an independent filmmaker with a degree in Theater Arts from the University of Oregon who has been making films since 2002 after studying at the Film Center School of Film for four years. Her production company, Purple Macaroni Productions, makes films which "tell stories: yours, mine, ours." An experienced educator and home school parent who believes that all young people should learn to use the video medium to express themselves, she has taught a summer camp version of this class (with very popular reviews!) for three years.
For more information, contact Pam Minty, Education Program Manager here.
Tip for Parents: Use our convenient downtown location as a springboard for other activities. The School of Film is one block from the Central Branch of the Multhomah County Library, Oregon History Center, Portland Art Museum and Portland Center for the Performing Arts!
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The YMCA is opening a new Homeschooling Swim Class open to all homeschoolers.
your child is not squeamish about dissection as it does request previous experience. Emphasis is on the digestive system, respiratory system,
and other major biological systems.
Payment requested in advance and we will meet in the OMSI lobby at 1245pm.
Ages: 4-6th grade
Friday, April 20th at 1pm-2:30pm
$8 per student
OMSI lab room
Please let me know if you have any further questions and can message me
Janet Creasy here.
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Zumbatomic Classes
A fun alternative to standard PE classes
Looking for a fun, economical alternative to the standard PE classes for homeschoolers?
I am a homeschooling mom who has an opportunity to offer Zumbatomic classes at the Firstenburg Community Center. Zumbatomic is a Latin based dance/exercise class. Kids love to crank up the music, shake, wiggle and have a blast with their friends. So why not get fit while they're at it! As a certified Zumba and Zumbatomic instructor I will teach a fun Zumba dance.
This Zumba program has an unique formula that is psychologically and physiologically relevant for kids ages 4 - 12. Exceptions may be made for older kids.
Classes will be held on either Tuesdays or Thursdays from 11:10 to roughly 12p.
Class fees are either $17.00 for four weeks or $5.00 drop in fee.
In order for the class to appear in the catalog I must have at least 6 interested kids.
Please contact me, Candace Crandall, if you are seriously interested in signing your kids up.
360/798-4906 or email me here.
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THE NW FILM CENTER SCHOOL OF FILM PRESENTS DIGITAL STORYTELLING
An Arts + Technology Extra‐Curricular Opportunity for Home Schoolers
1219 S.W. PARK AVENUE PORTLAND, OREGON 97205
TEL 503 221 1156 FAX 503 294 0874
www.nwfilm.org
Check on dates.
INSTRUCTOR: AMY O'BRIEN
LOCATION: 934 SW SALMON, DOWNTOWN PORTLAND
Learn how filmmakers use camera angles, lighting, sound and editing to tell stories, and who does what on a movie crew. Interacting with other "young creatives," you'll have a turn at being a videographer, grip (lights and microphone), art director, director and editor on a short dramatic film. You will also experiment with special effects and stop motion animation. By the end of the class, you'll be able to go out and make your own masterpiece, and you'll watch television and movies with new eyes! The class will culminate in a family screening, complete with popcorn. Class films will be uploaded to a special class online video album for sharing. All activities takes place during classtime, and all equipment and supplies are included. Please bring a sack lunch. Lunch break included.
Enrollment limit: 15
TUITION: $285 EQUIPMENT/LAB FEE: $50
AMY O'BRIEN is an independent filmmaker with a degree in Theater Arts from the University of Oregon who has been making films since 2002 after studying at the Film Center School of Film for four years. Her production company, Purple Macaroni Productions, makes films which "tell stories: yours, mine, ours." An experienced educator and home school parent who believes that all young people should learn to use the video medium to express themselves, she has taught a summer camp version of this class (with very popular reviews!) for three years.
For more information, contact Pam Minty, Education Program Manager here.
Tip for Parents: Use our convenient downtown location as a springboard for other activities. The School of Film is one block from the Central Branch of the Multhomah County Library, Oregon History Center, Portland Art Museum and Portland Center for the Performing Arts!
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The YMCA is opening a new Homeschooling Swim Class open to all homeschoolers.
It costs $165 for 3 sessions, $59 per session with a discount to members.
Each session has 6 classes (for a total of 18 classes with all three sessions).
They had one class already, but there is still room to join.
The class meets Thursdays from 11am - 12 pm (with a half hr open swim afterwards).
There is also a PE class on Thursdays from 1-2:30 PM.
To get more information or to sign up please call Heidi White at 360-885-9622.
The class meets Thursdays from 11am - 12 pm (with a half hr open swim afterwards).
There is also a PE class on Thursdays from 1-2:30 PM.
To get more information or to sign up please call Heidi White at 360-885-9622.
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Mad Science is offering workshops for Homeschoolers
When: 3rd Thursday of every month
Where: The Mad Science Classroom at the Lab
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Cost: $15 per student
Schedule of labs:
February 16th ~ BLACK & BLUE OCEANS
March 15th ~ MINERAL MANIA
April 19th ~ SUPER STRUCTURES
May 17th ~ THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
June 14th ~ CELL-ABRATION
Registration per individual class is $15 per student
*Pre-registration is required*
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM
Enter 'Mad Science Lab' in the location field
For more information call Mad Science at (503)230-8040.
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Home School Days at Evergreen Aviation
Mad Science is offering workshops for Homeschoolers
When: 3rd Thursday of every month
Where: The Mad Science Classroom at the Lab
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Cost: $15 per student
Schedule of labs:
February 16th ~ BLACK & BLUE OCEANS
March 15th ~ MINERAL MANIA
April 19th ~ SUPER STRUCTURES
May 17th ~ THE SKY'S THE LIMIT
June 14th ~ CELL-ABRATION
Registration per individual class is $15 per student
*Pre-registration is required*
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE PROGRAM
Enter 'Mad Science Lab' in the location field
For more information call Mad Science at (503)230-8040.
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Home School Days at Evergreen Aviation
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum hosts monthly home-school days throughout
the school year. Our day-long programs are aligned with Oregon State Standards,
and programs consist of content instruction with hands-on application.
Check in time is 8:30 am. Finish time is 2 pm.
Click here for more information.
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Travel...Camps...
School at Sea ~ Homeschool Cruise Events
For more information, visit here.
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Educational Travel
Travel with Carolina Homeschooler. Click here for more information.
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Weekly...Twice a month...Monthly...
Some events below may be happening only during the school year. Check before going!
Homeschool Bowling
Valley Lanes in Beaverton, OR has put together a Home School Bowling Program they would
like to offer to homeschooler's and their families during the week. Two games (includes shoes)
for $5 per person any time weekdays until 6pm.
Everyone can participate no matter what their skill level is, and no one ever sits on the bench!
They have automatic bumpers on all of their lanes and staff on hand to teach the sport of bowling.
For more information contact Lisa Ring, Program Coordinator at the lanes, at 503-292-3523.
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Homeschool Board/Card Game Club
Hey fellow homeschoolers! My name is Joshua Toothaker and I am 11. My family and I are starting a board/card game club for homeschoolers between the ages of 10 and 16. (This is more of a guideline than a hard and fast age limit.) We will be playing Macau, Smallworld, Dominion, Settlers of Catan, and other educational games. We would love to learn your favorite game as well.
Entry is a one-time fee of $5 (for wear and tear on our games).
This will be held at Guardian Games on Mondays starting at 12:30. My father and I will teach the games to those who do not know how to play. If there is sufficient interest, we will be running multiple games at once.
Guardian Games (our favorite game shop) has snacks and drinks for sale.
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Homeschool Swim at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver
Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost for the day use pass is $4.00 for ages 4 - 18, $6.00 for 19+, 4 and younger are free
The day pass is good for the entire day.
Great pool, slide and a lazy river. Good for all ages.
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Mt Scott Homeschoolers Indoor Park and Roller Skating
Mt. Scott Community Center
5530 SE 72nd, Portland
503-823-4870
Every Wednesday, 12:30p-2:30p.
$1 drop in fee to play and skate. Skating is during the 2nd hour. Parents can coordinate activities for kids during the first hour on the skating rink floor. Or kids can just run and play. Some balls are available but you may bring your own balls and toys. No skateboards or bikes please. Kids ages 1-4 may play on the adjacent party room floor. Lots of riding toys available for them to use in this room.
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Homeschool Open Play Session at JJ Jump
Vancouver location
Every Wednesday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm ~ $5.50 per child
OR at the Clackamas location
1st Friday of every month from October through May, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Their '2 Much Fun' session
$6.00 per child
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Stayton Homeschool Swim
Every Friday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
$1.50 per swimmer
There is a kiddie pool that is about 10" deep for the little ones. There is a rope to jump off of on the deep end and a fun slide in the shallow end for the kids to play on. Also, there are tables and chairs for parents that choose not to swim but want to watch.
Click here for information about the pool.
Any questions, call the pool at 503-767-7665 or Debra McClaughry at 503-385-7362.
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Oaks Park Homeschool Skate
The 2nd and 4th Monday of every month
10:00am to noon
Oaks Park Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland
503-236-5722
$5.50 per skater
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Mom's Day
First Saturday of every month from 10:00am to 3:00pm
At Faith Fellowship LBC ~ 210 Fishers Lane in Kelso
Bring your crafts or just bring yourself and visit.
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Homeschool skate at Golden Skate Skating Rink in Vancouver
2nd Tuesday every month from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
$6.00 per skates, inline $9.00.
Click here to visit their website.
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West Side Books and Bites Social Club
Homeschooled/unschooled teens (and older tweens: about age 11.5 upwards) who are reading books at a teen or higher level* -- are hereby most cordially invited to join in the fun. We meet once a month on a Monday, from 1:15 to 2:30ish, on the west side. Members talk about the books they’ve read (each member reads a different book, from a genre decided on beforehand) and brings a snack that is somehow inspired by their book. We read all sorts of genres, from sci-fi to film-spin-offs to to mystery to historical adventures. Members decide on each genre monthly.
For more information please email Juleigh Hobson here.
*because this is an older reading-level book club, the books chosen by members and discussed may be PG-13 rather than G
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Smoothing the Way
We meet the third Monday of each month during the months from September to April. (Please verify if our December meeting is held earlier in the month to avoid Christmas).
Meetings begin at 7 PM and run about 2 hours. You are welcome to stay afterwards for fellowship.
A different topic every month. Click here to see topics.
Location is Grace Baptist Church ~ 9400 NE 50th Avenue, Vancouver
Click here to learn more.
