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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!
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
 Nov. 13
Cook's Pest Control Museum in Decatur
1p.m.
FREE!!!
The museum provides extensive collections of beautiful and exotic insects, mounted birds and animals, rocks and minerals, sea shells and coral. Protected and endangered species are included in the museum's vast collection and many animals are shown in their natural habitats. Wildlife common to the Tennessee Valley is featured in one display with over fifty species of insects, animals, and water life from the region.
For more information, please contact Jennifer at maysmami@yahoo.com
Nov. 13
Spring Street Park
in Adamsville
This park day is on 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at noon until whenever. Come on out and spend the day playing and socializing. All age children are welcome. This is an awesome park with plenty to do for everyone including a kids' playground, football field, wooded area, tennis courts, and walking track.
In addition to park day, we always invite you to bring your Free Cycle items. These items might include but are not limited to books, curriculum, toys, clothes, etc... Bring anything you think might benefit another family.
A special invite goes out to all homeschooling teens! I know many times our teens stay home because they are afraid they will be the only teens there. That is not the case at this park day. We always have a good teen crowd to show up.
Things to consider bringing: Frisbee, football, bubbles, hula hoops, jump ropes, sidewalk chalks, crafts, water, bug spray, board games, snacks, etc.
We would love to see you there!! Spring Street Park is located on Spring Street in Adamsville. Contact Debbi Spradlin at 674-6030 or everestacademy1@gmail.com
Wendy Marsh will have laundry detergent for sale at Adamsville park day, Nov. 13th from 12-?. The price will be $1 per liter and will be available in 1, 2, and 3 liter recycled bottles. If you haven't ever tried the Duggar's recipe bring a small resealable jar or bottle to receive a sample to try.
205-590-2845
Thanks,
Wendy
Tuscaloosa Park Days 
Nov 14 & 21
Bowers Park in Tuscaloosa
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Meet at the playground.
Things to Bring: Lunch, balls, Frisbees, other toys to play with, any items you would like to sale/give away.
For more information, please contact Tracy at 383-8751 or sasssyassy@aol.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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