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Lego Camp

May13

A vehicle using the new pieces without studs.

I thought I’d share a great opportunity for any of your children who like Legos. Lizz is a fellow homeschooler and I do her portfolio reviews. 🙂 What a great way to kick off the summer!

Bricks 4 Kidz, a small LEGO education business, is running a pre-summer camp for homeschoolers on May 20-23 at The River Church in Liberty Township, Ohio.  The theme this year is “Brick Olympics” and will include learning about the history of the Olympic Games dating back to the ancient world; sports themed models including a gymnast, swim races, skier; and building games and challenges. Most of the models are motorized “machines” using LEGO Technic pieces.

The cost is $100 per student ($10 discount for siblings).  This includes a camp shirt and custom mini-figure that the kids will use during the week and take home.   On Monday and Tuesday the camp classes will meet from 9:30-2:30 and  on Wednesday and Thursday they’ll meet from 9:30-12:30.  The last day will include a showcase of all the models built during the week that your student will proudly show off to you!

If you would like to participate, please email the following information:

Student’s Name:

Student’s Birthday:

Your Name:

Email Address:

Contact Phone:

Payment will not be due until the first day of camp.

Lizz Mele

Bricks 4 Kidz of North Cincinnati

513-716-KIDZ (5439)

lmele@bricks4kidz.com

American Girl Club

Dec24

44649-thumb140CurrClick is offering an American Doll Club for fans of the popular historical novel series.  If you decide this is something you and your daughter would like to participate in I have highlighted a link to the book so you can purchase it and be ready for your first meeting. Read on for more details.

Do you have girls who are in love with the American Girl dolls and stories? Well this club is for you and your family! You’ll have access to a safe, online environment for your kids to make new friends, learn about history and do arts and crafts. Did I mention this club is 100% free?

Club Specifics: 

  • Meetings will take place twice per month. Both meetings per month will be identical so there is no need to attend both.  Simply choose the meeting time that works best for your family.
  • Meetings will last 60 minutes
  • Meetings will be run by volunteers and CurrClick parents. Lessons will be taught by our main moderators and teachers Loretta and Erin Rhodes.
  • Each month will have a theme, a lesson plan, arts and crafts, and snack idea.

Upcoming Schedule:

Our schedule for the identical meetings for January is as follows:

Wednesday, January 30 @ 1:00PM CST

Wednesday, January 30 @ 3:00 PM CST

Both meetings will be identical. Choose the time that works best for you on our club day!
OUR FEATURED AG BOOK FOR JANUARY is Samantha Learns a Lesson

Samantha is a girl of the early 20th Century in America. We will look at America at the turn of the 20th Century and focus on modern travel changes during this time, including a mini lesson on Henry Ford and the Wright Brothers.

Homeschool Camp

Sep20

Here’s a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to have hands-on experiences for science as well as enjoy the great outdoors. If you can’t make this particular event there are other ones to choose from throughout the year.

Homeschool Camp

October 2-3, 2012      REGISTER for one day or both!

Come discover the wonders of God’s amazing creation in His great outdoor classroom. You can spend one day or both days as your child learns from professional in their area of expertise with hands on applications. Pleasant Vineyard Ministries Camp’s 80 acres of woodlands, creeks, ponds, and hiking trails will serve as the outdoor lab as your child participates in hands on learning that will help them to discover God in Nature.
Classes
 
Birds of Prey – See birds of prey up close from a Hueston Woods Sate Park Ranger.
Enviroscape l – This class allows students to observe and simulate, in real time, the interactions of precipitation with various land use practices and the impacts they have on streams, lakes, water supplies, and ground water.
Rocks and Minerals– Specimens of rare minerals and unique rocks will captivate each student as they investigate them while learning how they were formed.
Forestry– Students will take a hike with an ODNR expert as she teaches students how to identify trees and plants in the woods.
Art in Nature– Students will create art from objects found in nature.
Geology of SW Ohio – Students will explore evidence found on the grounds of PVM Camp from Noah’s flood and glaciers.
Project Wild – Project WILD is one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school.
Fur Trunk – This trunk contains a variety of furs and skulls from Ohio’s wildlife. Students will enjoy guessing what type of animal the furs come from, as well as feeling how soft the pelts are.
Enviroscape ll – This class will teach about the science used in developing a landfill and why recycling is important.
 Activities
There will also be activities such as the 500-ft. zipline, the 40-ft. rock tower, canoeing, nature hikes, campfires, fishing, large group games for all ages and much more.
 
Schedule
Tuesday ,Wednesday
8 AM Registration                    8 AM Registration
10 AM Forestry Hike               10 AM Project Wild/Fur Trunk
11 AM Birds of Prey                  11 AM Enviroscape ll
12 PM Lunch                              12 PM Lunch
1 PM Zipline/free time             1 PM Rock Climbing/free time
3 PM Eviroscape l                      3 PM Art In Nature
4 PM Rocks and minerals       4 PM Geology of SW Ohio
5 PM Dinner                               5 PM End of camp
7 PM Campfire program
Registration Fee

Cost is only $35 per family member for one day or $60 per family member for two days. Includes all meals and lodging. (Family one day max. is $140 and two day max. is $240.)

To register for the PVM Homeschool Camp download the Homeschool Camp Registration Form and mail or fax it back to Pleasant Vineyard Ministries at:

PVM Camp
1259 Swann Beatty Rd.
Camden, Ohio 45311

Fax 937-452-5566

Phone registrations with a credit card may be made by calling 937-452-3347.

CLICK HERE FOR A REGISTRATION FORM

Cincinnati Staycation

May31

Summer is nearly here! Are you looking for fun things to do here in Cincinnati? I found a website that has an up-to-date list. The heading is called Staycation Fun in Cincinnati. If you don’t live here, but live within driving distance, please come. You’ll enjoy the places and activities the city has to offer.

I also have a previous post that lists programs to attend and places in Greater Cincinnati to go for the summer that I compiled. Check it out!

Cincinnati Museum Center

Fountain Square

New Homeschool Co-ops in Greater Cincinnati

Apr26

I just received word that there are going to be two new co-ops this fall on the north side of Cincinnati. Here is some information for you to consider if you are interested. Sign up now as classes fill up early and it may be difficult to get in later.

Kingdom Builders Homeschool Co-op was established in February 2012 with a desire to provide enrichment and fellowship for homeschool families in the northeast Cincinnati area.  Our first year will begin next fall with the 2012-2013 school year.

We meet at Grace Bible Presbyterian Church, 12060 Lebanon Road (Rt.42) Cincinnati, OH 45241, on Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Kingdom Builders Co-op provides homeschooling families an opportunity to extend their children’s learning experience one day a week.  We are an enrichment co-op, providing small classes and fellowship in a fun group environment.  The co-op is designed to compliment the instruction you provide at home.

We believe that being involved in the education of our children is a unique ministry.  In keeping with this, Kingdom Builders families sign a Statement of Faith covering the basic tenets of Biblical Christianity.

Family Christian Homeschool Co-op, Formerly Mason Co-op, will meet on Friday mornings starting Fall 2012 at North Fairfield Baptist Church, located near the Bridgewater Falls shopping area near Hwy 129.

We are primarily an enrichment co-op, and rely on our members to share their gifts, teaching subjects they are interested in and have a passion for. Class offerings will supplement what the student is learning at home, either as a new “elective” or to support “core” subjects, with a once-a-week opportunity to gain a fresh perspective from the teacher and from positive interaction with fellow Christian homeschoolers.

Members must agree with our Statement of Faith and agree to follow the Policies established by the Board.

If you are looking for other local co-ops I have a list of them that you can click here.

Wondering what the benefits are to being in a co-op or if you should join? Here is a post that I have written that will help with your decision. Educational Co-ops: Do I Join?