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Everest Academy
Sponsored by Everest Family Ministry in Graysville, Alabama
Quality Information & Support for Those Homeschooling in Alabama
Come & Join In!!!!
We always have a ton of activities being organized. Please be sure to include who & what the payment is for on the comment line of your personal checks or in the comment section when using PayPal to send money. Everest has approximately eight activity coordinators, so please make sure to pay attention to who is organizing the field trip.
Very important note!!! If you are interested in organizing a field trip, please feel free to do so! Everest would be happy to advertise it for you. The more activities we can offer to the Alabama Homeschooling community, the better!
Alabama Frontier Days
Ft. Toulouse in Wetumpka
 Once a year in November, visitors can enjoy stepping back in time to what it was like in the period from 1700 to 1820 during Alabama Frontier Days. See genuine blacksmiths at work, traditional Native American dances, battle re-enactments and more. Browse the living history exhibits or tour the 1751 French Fort Toulouse occupied by a full force of authentically costumer French Colonial Marines or visit the War of 1812 camp set up next to 1814 Fort Jackson. Learn the history of both forts from the Living History enthusiasts who give their time to inform the public what life was like in a much harsher time.
Some of the demonstrations and events will include: Native American pottery making, dugout canoe construction, hide tanning, and Creek Indian Hunting Camp. Colonial/Early American spinning, weaving, dying, blacksmithing, use of a flintlock musket, knife making, Ft. Toulouse Colonial Marines, War of 1812 war encampment, and military surgeon. Period Entertainment puppet and marionette shows and strolling balladeers.
Sign-up and payment deadline is Friday, October 23.
Admission:
- Students -- $6.00 / under 5yo -- FREE
- The primary teaching parent is also FREE! This is per family, not for the whole group--Yea!
- Additional adults -- $7.00
You can bring your own picnic lunch or there will be numerous vendors there where you can purchase a lunch.
Send payment via PayPal using the above email address, or mail check/money order to:
Briana Moore
8471 Zuber Rd
Springville, AL 35146
 Nov. 5
Fall Creek Falls
in the Sipsey Wilderness of the Bankhead National Forest
This is about a 5-mile hike. We will walk down the west bank of Borden Creek to the Sipsey River, then up the north bank of the Sipsey to the falls.
Fall Creek Falls is in a lovely box canyon that is a popular destination for hikers and campers. Along the way are many large trees, including Eastern Hemlock and Yellow Poplar, dramatic bluff lines, cliff shelters and huge boulders.
We will return by the same route, unless the water is low enough to cross Borden Creek. If that is the case, we can return up the east bank of Borden, where about forty feet of the trail passes through a natural tunnel.
We should be back to the store by mid-afternoon.
Bring water, snack & lunch. Wear hiking boots or other rugged, comfortable footwear.
Meet: 9:00am at the Warrior Mountain Trading Company store in Wren, AL. The store is just south of Moulton, AL, on AL-33 at its intersection with AL-36.
Cost is $2 per person age 5 and up
FREE to members of the Outdoor Adventure Group
Please sign up with Deb Spradlin at everestacademy1@gmail.com
Nov. 6
Tween/Teens Young Lady Class
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Homewood Library Who: All homeschooling teens/tweens young ladies
Taught By: Jeanine Whitley, a homeschooling mom who is currently pursuing her Master's in nursing.
Content of Class: Subjects to be discussed will be puberty issues, menstruation, self esteem, hygiene, etc. By request, sex issues will be addressed with an emphasis on abstinence at the end of the session to allow the younger girls or girls who are not comfortable (or parents are not comfortable) with the topic to leave. Parents can attend, but most have said they just want to be nearby, not actually IN the class. We hope to have a relaxing atmosphere where the girls will feel comfortable enough to take in what is being said and feel free to ask questions.
RSVP: Please RSVP so that Jeanine will know how many young ladies to expect. Jeanine Whitley at jlfdtf@msn.com .
Cost: FREE!!!
Nov. 6
Forest Jumps in Muscle Shoals
This is an indoor play area. The play area is for aged 11 and under. They have a story and craft for that morning featuring "Chicken Soup with Rice" and making a rice mosaic. The story and craft is geared for 2-5 year olds, but anyone can attend. After they can play on the inflatables. 8,000 sq ft. of fun!
The cost is $5.00. Parents and under 1year old free! They have snacks to purchase or you may bring your own.
We will meet at 11:00 a.m. Pay at the facility.
For more information, please contact Jae at maysmami@yahoo.com .
Paper-making Workshop
Nov. 9 & 10
 This will be the third workshop in our Homesteading Series.
What: Making beautiful decorative papers out of recycled paper and other fibers
When: November 9th or 10th (you may attend one or the other session, not both) from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Where: Leeds First Baptist Church 7481 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094
Limit: 10 children per class - parents are welcome and are not part of this count
Cost: $2 per child for the purchase of supplies.
What participants need to bring: a few towels (rag towels) for drying and taking home their wet papers.
Email: Danielle at 4neerdowells@gmail.com
Veterans Day Parade
 November 11, 2009 from 12pm to 3pm
Downtown Birmingham
Calling all Alabama homeschoolers! You are invited to march in the 2009 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Birmingham.
Ronald Weeks of Birmingham, AL, helped set in motion the national observance of all American veterans on Nov 11--now called Veterans Day. Birmingham still hosts the nation's oldest and largest Veterans Day Parade as a tribute to those who made sacrifices to ensure the freedoms we enjoy in this country.
All ages area welcome—little ones can ride in strollers or wagons. All homeschoolers, regardless of cover/church school are invited to join with us in showing our appreciation to America’s Veterans.
We are encouraging everyone to dress in period attire to represent a US Veteran—we hope to have every US War represented. However, if you do not wish to dress in costume, you can still wear blue pants with a red or white shirt to show your patriotism while marching in the parade. We also plan to schedule a few meet times for the kids to help with some of the painting for the float--these times will be announced through the Yahoo Group.
Our theme for this year is “A Heritage of Freedom”. We plan to represent all 5 military branches and hope to put together a time-line banner of US Wars in remembrance of all US Veterans.
Check out this awesome Veterans Day video by Jennifer Love Hewitt about Veterans Day and why we honor America's veterans.
If interested, please sign up at theYahoo Group or contact Briana at self-educated@earthlink.net
Nov. 12
Four Paws Dog Grooming & Training
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
3rd Grade and Up
Learn about dogs, pet ownership, grooming and training.
Fee: A donation to the Animal Shelter - Each participant should bring one of the following items: cat food, cat litter, dish soap, 30 gallon trash bags, towels or a blanket.
Sign up deadline is Nov. 5. This trip has a limited number that can participate. If you sign up and cannot show up, please give at least a 24-hour notice so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Please contact April at 256-405-5185 or april.prater@gmail.com
 Time: November 17, 2009 from 10am to 12pm
Location: Bass Pro Shops in Leeds, AL
All Ages!!!
Event Description: Hey, guys. I contacted the Bass Pro Shops about scheduling an aquarium behind-the-scenes tour, and the activities coordinator was more than willing to schedule a whole activity program for us. He said he will have at least 3-4 activities for the group to rotate through, which will include the aquarium tour, an intro. archery class, and maybe something on camping.
We can plan to have lunch when we're done--either purchase lunch there at the "deli" or bring your own picnic lunch. Weather permitting, there is a nice grassy area behind the store where we can do a picnic, and I believe they have some short walking trails for anyone interested in a walk after lunch.
This is a limited number fieldtrip and sign-up will be taken on a "first come, first serve" basis. Due to past experiences with free fieldtrips, I am requiring a $5.00 deposit to sign-up. The $5 deposit will be returned to you in cash when you arrive at the Bass Pro Shops fieldtrip.
Sign-Up -- email Briana Moore: self-educated@earthlink.net
I will send you deposit payment info upon sign-up confirmation.
Froggy's Family Fun Center
(off the Hayden/Corner exit)
$6 per child
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Froggys is an indoor play area similar to Pump It Up. There are arcade games & a full concession area w/ meal deals for lunch. There are also 4 tables w/ chairs in the foryer for those who pack their lunch.
(This is a really good deal as cost is usually $7 per hr, so this is a $28 dollar value for only $6)
For more information, please contact Stephanie Sprouse
(205) 601-7323
 Nov 20
Anne of Green Gables
Shoals Theater in Florence
9:00 a.m.
$5.00 per person
Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, unmarried middle-aged siblings who live together at Green Gables, a farm in the town of Avonlea, on Prince Edward Island, decide to adopt a boy from an orphan asylum in Nova Scotia as a helper on their farm. Through a series of mishaps, the person who ends up under their roof is a precocious girl of eleven named Anne Shirley. Anne is bright and quick, eager to please and talkative, but dissatisfied with her name, her pale countenance dotted with freckles, and with her long braids of red hair. Although wishing she was named Cordelia, she insists that if you are to call her Anne, it must be spelt with an 'E', as it is "so much more distinguished." Being a child of imagination, however, Anne takes much joy in life, and adapts quickly, thriving in the environment of Prince Edward Island. She is something of a chatterbox, and drives the prim, duty-driven Marilla to distraction, although shy Matthew falls for her immediately. Come see a play about the adventures of Anne.
Deadline for sign up, cancellation and payment is November 5th. Please email Jae White with how many will be attending, and she will give you an address to send the money.
maysmami@yahoo.com
Blast Off Rocket Launch
The Rocket Boys
Nov. 21, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jemison
You can build your own rocket to launch by purchasing a rocket build kit or by using FREE construction plans found at this site: http://artapplewhite.com. Hobby Lobby has 10-PT engines for about $3 - $4 per pack of four engines in a pack. There will also be a NAR Regional Contest that day, so the kids will get to see that as well. It should be a really good launch with lots of people and different rockets.
Please note that you do not have to be a member of any particular group to attend this function! Just come and "have a blast"!!!
Bring your own shade, cooler of drinks, and food for your family.
Please sign up up with Ruth Dennis @ mightypen321@bellsouth.net
Dec. 4
The Legend of Toyland
12:30 p.m.
Northwest-Shoals Community College Phil Campbell Campus Gymnasium
This holiday theatrical performance traditionally opens the holiday season of music, dance and fun. This enchanting production has attracted audiences of all ages from all over the state and is expected to be viewed by over 10,000 people.
According to Lanny McAlister, director and creator of "Toyland", the area has truly embraced the annual production over the years making it the most successful and longest running Christmas production in the state.
When signing up, please provide me the following info: Number of students and adults attending, number of vehicles that will be with your party as they will have designated parking, and any request for special needs/wheelchair seating.
Deadline for sign up, payment, and cancellation is Nov. 5.
Cost - $8.00 per adult
$2.00 per child (if at least 10 sign up - $8.00 if under 10 sign up)
 Dec. 11
Bham Ballet Presents
The Nutcracker
BJCC Concert Hall
10:00 a.m.
This unique The Nutcracker is loved by students of all ages. It features aerial ballet along with captivating illusions and masterful story telling. Children love this fun and breathtaking classic which includes traditional choreography and fresh surprises each year. The cast features beautiful professional dancers joined by an unparalleled community cast of 200+ talented youth and community dancers.
Sign-up, payment, and cancellation deadline is Nov. 15, 2009
Show run time for the performance is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Tickets are $8 for students and adults.
Production is recommended for all grade levels.
Please sign-up with Deb Spradlin at everestacademy1@gmail.com
George Balanchine's
The Nutcracker™
Dec. 14 & Dec. 15
10:00 a.m.
With its eighth annual performance of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™, Alabama Ballet remains one of only six companies in the world currently licensed to present this holiday classic. All performed to Balanchine's brilliant specifications; dazzling choreography, opulent costumes and extravagant sets make this production unlike any other!
- Who: Elementary, Middle, and High School Students (minimum age is 6 - This is at Alabama Ballet's request.)
- Cost: Students will be admitted at no charge. Adult tickets are $20.00.
- Where: Samford Wright Center, Located on the Samford University campus
Sign-up, payment, and cancellation deadline is Nov. 1, 2009
Sign up with Deb Spradlin
 Jan. 7
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Givens Interpretive Center
Time TBA
Wheeler NWR, located along the Tennessee River between Huntsville and Decatur, was established in 1938 to provide habitat for wintering and migrating birds. Considered the easternmost Refuge in the Mississippi flyway, this 35,000 acre Refuge attracts thousands of wintering waterfowl each year and supports the southernmost and Alabama's only significant concentration of wintering Southern James Bay Canada geese. It also serves as winter habitat for the State's largest duck population. In addition to migratory birds, the Refuge hosts 115 species of fish, 74 species of reptiles and amphibians, 47 species of mammals, and 285 different species of songbirds. The Refuge is also home to 10 federally listed endangered or threatened species.
The Givens Interpretive Center includes a Wildlife Observation Building, which offers a large, glass-enclosed room with bleachers and spotting scopes for viewing waterfowl and wading birds in the observation pond. November-February is the peak time for waterfowl viewing. The building overlooks a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Area complete with a waterfall which is maintained to attract songbirds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Many species of birds are frequently visible here.
We will also take a nature walk on the Atkeson Cypress Trail, which begins with a 330 foot section of boardwalk through a cypress swamp. A variety of wildlife inhabits the area surrounding this 1/2 mile trail.
Bring water, snacks and a picnic lunch. Wear comfortable shoes.
Cost is $2 per person age 5 and up
FREE to members of the Outdoor Adventure Group
Please sign up with Deb Spradlin at everestacademy1@gmail.com
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