Aug. 20, 2008
Homeschool Week at Indiana Beach
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Home school families can visit Indiana Beach on August 27-31 to get special discounts and exclusive events! To begin, we give all
participants an unlimited Ride Pass valid from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Parents not wishing to ride may simply pay the $2.50 entrance fee when they arrive). Home school students may use the day to complete any number of our 50+ worksheets based on our rides & attractions. Enjoy all this and one of the following Special Events for only $9.00 per person.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Choose one of the following events for FREE, and add another for just $2.00 more per person:
NEW for Homeschool Week 2008 - Roller Coaster Model Contest
Students team up and build a roller coaster model to bring and compete in three categories: Safety, Thrill, and Visuals. With a golf
ball as a coaster car, no one gets hurt but everyone learns when things may go wrong! Download the official rules. Must have at least 4 Coasters to hold the contest.
Culinary Brainery
Our skilled Skyroom chef presents a cooking demonstration in a sure fire way to delight the audience while teaching some valuable how-to kitchen techniques. Including an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our huge kitchen, the informative Culinary Brainery has been growing in popularity each year. Must have 15 to 20 people registered so call your friends and sign up early.
Whatever Floats Your Boat Recycling Regatta
In the afternoons of Homeschool Week, teams of 1 or 2 students will paddle, kick, or drift around the Action River in a race to the
finish (or maybe just a race to finish) aboard watercraft they have constructed out of recycled materials. Prizes will be awarded to
winners and to all teams that successfully finish one lap. A complete set of rules will be sent to all registered teams. Minimum of 8 boats for a race.
Photography Class
Learn some helpful tips for taking better pictures, then practice around the park. This 45 minute class will help you catch all you can
on a day of fun! Minimum of 15 registered students. Cameras not included.
The above special events all have minimum attendance requirements, so in the case that the minimum is not met, the event will be cancelled for that day. Indiana Beach does not offer refunds or rain checks. To qualify for this special rate, registration and payment must be in by August 11, 2008. For more information or to book today, call Lynn or Matt at (800) 583-4306, option 3.
http://www.indianabeach.com:80/homeschool/index.php
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Aug. 6, 2008
KidsCom at Chicago Field Museum
Thanks Michelle for sharing this with us!!!
Nikki
Illinois HS Nations Blog Coordinator
KidsCom at Chicago Field Museum
Kids: Tell your Parents about this FREE FAMILY FUN event in Chicago!
Come celebrate the launch of a new game on KidsCom.com - Animal Adventure - where you help save animals in trouble!!
- Be the first kids to do the Animal Adventures scavenger hunt at the Field Museum!
- Attend the free event and get COOL stuff!
- PLUS: First 100 families to pre-register & turn in their confirmation coupon at the event get a Free Hope Plant Baby Key Chain
August, 11th, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
FREE ADMISSION!!!
Event Registration Link
Directions to the Field Museum
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Aug. 6, 2008
Parents Pick 2008
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From May 19 - June 30, 2008 parents from all over the US logged on to PC Local to vote for the best family friendly resources in their city. We got thousands of votes (thanks!) and the results were pretty close right up until the last minute. It was a tough... wait a minute, enough of our blabbing... click on a city to find out who WON the 2008 Nickelodeon's Parents' Picks Awards!
CHICAGO:
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Jul. 9, 2008
Events at Brookfield Zoo
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July 12-13, 2008
Don't miss Beanie Baby Days at Brookfield Zoo this summer!
July 20, 2008
Get ready to enjoy FREE live, outdoor music on the zoo’s East Mall on select Sunday afternoons all summer!
August 7, 2008
Don't miss your opportunity to meet Chicago White Sox players!
August 24, 2008
Get ready to enjoy FREE live, outdoor music on the zoo’s East Mall on select Sunday afternoons all summer!
September 20 – 21
Bring la familia to Brookfield Zoo and join in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at the “Party for All!”
October 18-19 and 25-26, 2008
Brookfield Zoo’s annual Boo! at the Zoo festival is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween!
For more information go to their website:
http://brookfieldzoo.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=FdOxzAAEAAP-----AAH2EA
Brookfield Zoo * 3300 Golf Rd. * Brookfield, IL 60513 * 708-688-8000
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Jun. 19, 2008
Rockford Park District - Free stuff to do!
Free Family Fun!
The Rockford Park District offers many free services and programs for your family to enjoy!
For more information on any of these programs or activities, call 815-987-8800 (TTY, 888-871-6171 ).
Time 2 Play Playgrounds
Held at ten sites around our community. Field trips, arts and crafts, planned activities, sports and games, semi-structured play and special events. A morning half-day site is held at Highland Park, and afternoon half-day sites are offered in seven neighborhoods, with all day programs held at Keye-Mallquist Park and Wantz Park.
Harkins Aquatic Center at Fair Grounds Park
Open to the public at no charge, and has been recently renovated with lots of water-play features! Swimming lessons are also offered free of charge at this location (for RPD residents only). Note: children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by someone 16 years or older at all pools and beaches.
Standfield Beach at Levings Park
Does not charge admission and has lifeguards. Open Saturday and Sunday, noon -7 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, 2 -7 p.m. Bring your shovel and bucket for a great day on the beach!
Lockwood Park Children's Farm
Across the covered bridge in Lockwood Park (the south side) is the Children's Farm. Friendly sheep, goats, pigs, and other farm animals await your small child. Children's Farm is open 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Feeding of animals is prohibited, except when feed is available for purchase in the park. Please have your children wash their hands after coming in contact with the animals.
Music in the Park Concert Series
A Rockford tradition for families to attend together, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., June 10 through August 14, at the Music Shell in Sinnissippi Park. Come early and enjoy a picnic supper beneath towering oak trees.
Other free concert series are Charlotte's Web on Saturday evenings July 12, 19, and 26, and Sinnissippi Sundays, which are presented by the Rockford Area Arts Council on July 13, August 10, and September 14.
Imagination Station is a performance series which delights the young and the young-at-heart! Music, magic, juggling, drama, and comedy will involve and amaze all ages. These free shows are approximately 45 minutes long. Wednesdays, June 11 through August 6 at 1:30 p.m., Sinnissippi Music Shell.
Summer Talent Showcase
Features all varieties of talents, including singers, dancers, rappers, as well as a talent show and more great family entertainment. If you enjoy watching American Idol, you will love Summer Talent Showcase - according to organizer Harlan Jefferson, "it's just like the Apollo." Sundays, 3-7 p.m. at Levings Park. Dates are June 1, 15, 29; July 13, 27; August 17.
Sunday in the Park (Domingo en el Parque)
Presents the art and culture of Rockford's Latino community. Each free show features professional entertainment, as well as a talent show. Sundays June 22, July 20, and August 10; 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Levings Park.
Free Days at Rockford Park District Museums
One day a week, the museums are open free of charge for individuals or families to visit. Tuesday, Rockford Art Museum; Wednesday, Burpee and Tinker Cottage; Thursday, Discovery Center (after 1 p.m.), and also Midway Village & Museum Center. Donations on Free Day are greatly appreciated!
Sinnissippi Greenhouse
Varying seasonal hours, but is open most days 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and is always free of charge to visit. The new Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens will also be open free of charge when it opens in 2009.
Parks, playgrounds, and recreation paths
Yours to explore throughout every corner of our community. Try the giant wooden Playworks parks at Liberty Park, Harlem Community Center on Forest Hills Road, or The Getaway Teen Playground at Black Hawk Park. WOW! Even grown-ups can play! Alpine Park's Paulyground is a universal design playground for children of all abilities, including children using wheelchairs, and the indoor playground at CherryVale Mall invites you to "Come play with us!"
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Jun. 19, 2008
Bartlett Nature Center
At the James "Pate" Philip State Park
2054 W. Stearns Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
Phone: 847-608-3100
Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm & Sat. 9am-1pm
The goal of the Nature Center is to encourage children to participate in the preservation of our natural areas and the animals that live within them through hands-on projects, games and activities. Offsite programs can be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Programs are available for schools, scouting groups, child care centers, private parties and churches. We will set up the program or assembly to meet the needs of specific programs or themes. Programs may include hands-on projects, a wide variety of collections from nature, games and activities and interaction with live animals.The Nature Center is a facility of the Bartlett Park District.
A variety of nature related collections are on display within the Bartlett Nature Center. The Nature Center's regular hours are Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-1pm, excluding holidays.
A variety of animals call the Nature Center home including snakes, lizards, and insects. The Nature Center's regular hours are Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-1pm, excluding holidays. For more information call.
The Nature Center has a collection of over 900 books, videos, posters and materials relating to the environment, animals, nature, insects, rocks and minerals and more. If you are looking for something specific for a project give the Nature Center a call .
http://www.bartlettparks.com/Nature-Center/general.asp
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May. 31, 2008
FREE GOLF CLINICS at the Rockford Park District
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www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Rockford Park District invites youth and adult golfers for free
clinics on Sunday, June 1. In addition to instruction, practice time
on the driving range and putting green will also be included. Among
the teaching staff at the clinic, special guest instructor Michael
Hebron, PGA Master Professional and author from Smithtown , New
York , is scheduled to appear. The youth clinic for ages 8-15 will be
at Ingersoll Golf Course, 9:00-11:00 a.m.; the adult clinic for ages
16 and older will be at Aldeen Golf Club Practice Centre, 1:00-3:00
p.m.
To allow for adequate staffing, pre-registration is required
either on line at www.rockfordparkdistrict.org, by fax, mail, or in
person at Park District Customer Service locations (downtown or at
Carlson Ice Arena, Riverside and Perryville).
The clinics are open to
residents of Winnebago and Boone counties, and there is a maximum
limit of 60 participants per clinic. Registration forms are also
available at Park District courses, Customer Service, or by calling
815-987-8800.
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May. 31, 2008
2008 ICHE Annual State Convention more info
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Several special sessions are taking place at the convention this year. You may know someone who would benefit from one of these, so be sure to pass the word!
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“Welcome Grandparents!” will take place on Friday and Saturday during workshop session two. Time set aside for the grandparents of your homeschooled children will be spent meeting homeschool graduates and their parents who will be sharing from their experiences and answering any questions presented to them. Refreshments will be served! Also, look for the panel of grandmothers with a workshop entitled, “Generations of Blessing” on Friday during workshop session three. It’s not too late to bring Grandma and Grandpa … encourage the grandparents in your family to come and see the big picture! They can still be added to your registration at the door.
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Bring a lunch and join us over the lunch hour for the following fellowship gatherings … even if you haven’t told us you are coming!
Support Group Leaders’ Gathering – Saturday Only
Do you help lead, plan, or volunteer for a local support group? Bring your lunch and meet people from around the state who do what you do! ICHE Board members will be on hand to share some of their resources to help equip your leadership team. Veterans – we need your experience. Newbies – we need your enthusiasm. Everyone - please bring your challenges, questions and favorite success stories. Come, network, brainstorm, and win one of many give-aways!
Minority Fellowship Gathering – Friday and Saturday
Join in the excitement and fellowship as minority families come together for a time of encouragement and sharing. This year’s focus will be on strengthening our vision and commitment to Home Discipleship through Biblical Worldview. Be sure to bring your calendars to plan networking opportunities through out the year!
Check out the workshop entitled, “Telling the Whole Story: Incorporating African American History into Your Curriculum”.
Single Parents’ Gathering – Friday and Saturday
Home educating as a single parent has its unique challenges. Come meet with other single parents and our special hosts, Mike and Kim Taylor, for a warm time of fellowship and encouragement. Let’s look to the Lord together and be strengthened for the coming year!
Be sure to join us as well for the “Single, But Not Alone” workshop taking place on Friday and Saturday during workshop three.
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See you next week!
¨ 2008 ICHE Annual State Convention takes place June 5-7 at Calvary Church in Naperville.
¨ Register at the door!
¨ ICHE Office: 1-847-603-1259
http://iche.org/mailman/listinfo/general-announce_iche.org
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May. 25, 2008
USED CURRICULUM FLEA MARKET
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HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
Saturday, June 14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sell some stuff, buy some stuff, ask lots of questions. A limited
number of tables and half tables are available by advance reservation
only. Each seller is responsible for pricing and selling his/her own
materials.
To reserve a space (free!) to sell at the used curriculum flea market
please contact Karen Doane at k.doane@sbcglobal.net
12:00 - 1:00 PM EAT, MEET AND GREET
For those wishing to join us, bring a lunch and pull up a chair!
1:00 - 2:00 PM OPEN FORUM Q&A
Ask questions and hear real answers about the different homeschooling
styles, curriculum choices, what has worked (and what hasn't), legal
information, where to find resources, and much more.
Children are, of course, invited to attend but we do not have room
for child care and any noise must be kept to a minimum.
If you have any questions about the event itself, please contact:
Kathy Wentz, 847-407-4407 or kwentz8992@comcast.net
2:15 - 4:00 PM
THE CURE FOR THE MATH CURSE with Kathy Wentz
Math, the subject most of us freak out about the fastest. How can we
ensure our children LOVE math and are good at it when we don't like
it ourselves? Learn how to break the mold of math anxiety by breaking
the bad teaching habits that create it and new ways of approaching
math to replace the old fear-inducing habits.
(Note: Because of its length, the workshop packet for this will be
distributed as a .pdf file sent directly to your computer unless
requested otherwise.)
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER AT THE JOHNSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
3000 N. Johnsburg Rd Johnsburg, IL 60051
(located at Johnsburg/Wilmot Rd., 2 blocks N of Chapel Hill Rd)
815/344-0077 www.johnsburglibrary.org
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May. 16, 2008
EVENING OF THE ARTS by G.I.F.T
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Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2008
at 6:30 PM
at Willow Creek Community Church
67 E. Algonquin Rd., South Barrington
and on Monday, May 19, 2008
at 7:00 PM
at Church of the Brethren
783 W. Highland Ave., Elgin
for two very special Evenings of the Arts.
Admission is free.
Tuesday, May 13 Details:
Arrive at 6:30 PM to view displays from: Teen Art Studio, Art Studio, Intermediate Drawing & Painting, Beginning Drawing & Painting, Arts & Crafts, Wood Sculpting, Jewelry Making, Sewing, Knitting & Crochet, and Chess.
At 7:00 PM presentations will begin from: High School Theater, Theater I & II, Dance I, II, & III, Historic English Country Dance, French I, Spanish Songs, Stories, & Games, Beginning Spanish, Continuing Spanish, Teen Spanish, Preschool Music, Chorus, Poetry, Speech, and Juggling.
Directions from the south (Barrington Road): take Barrington Road North. Turn right into church entrance north of Mundhank Road.
Directions from the north (Barrington Road): take Barrington Road south. Turn left on Algonquin Road. Turn right at next light into Church campus.
Directions from Woodfield area. Take 53 North to Algonquin Road exit. Take Algonquin road west. Church entrance will be on left before Barrington Road. There is a stop light for this entrance.
Directions from Elgin area (I-90). Exit I-90 at route 59. Go north on Route 59. Turn east onto Algonquin Road. Church entrance will be on right after passing Barrington Road.
Directions from Elgin area (Higgins or Golf roads). Travel east to Barrington Road. Take Barrington Road North. Turn right into church entrance north of Mundhank Road.
Directions from Algonquin area:Take Algonquin Road east. Church entrance will be on right after passing Barrington Road.
Parking once you’ve arrived at Willow Creek. We recommend that you park in Lot D and enter the “D” entrance door
From the Algonquin road entrance: this will be the 4th section you come to (A being the first)
From Barrington Road entrance: After following drive into Church grounds, go straight when the road splits with a curve to the left or straight options. Turn left at the stop sign and park to the immediate right or left of that drive (as close to the building as spaces allow)
From Mundhank Road entrance: Follow drive to Church grounds. Straight at stop sign. park to the immediate right or left of that drive (as close to the building as spaces allow)
Side note on leaving the campus: If you need to go south on Barrington Road, it is better to exit from the Mundhank Road exit. Turn right on Mundhank Road from Church drive and left on Barrington Road (1st light)
Once inside the building, you can get to our room by either:
Down the stairs that you will see ahead of you, just past the escalators, a straight walk from the doors that you entered. Once down the stairs, the room is on the left of the staircase.
Down the elevator. Get to the elevator by turning left after entering the building and following the hall down to the elevators on your left. Go to level 1. Once off the elevator, the room is to the right, and will be on your right side.
We are scheduled to be in room D110-Blue Sky 1. Due to last minute meeting requests/changes, Willow Creek may sometimes need to make room changes for events. Please check the lobby TV monitors if there is a room change.
Allow extra time for parking and walking into the building. (And any possible scenarios of getting lost. It is a rather large campus)
Monday, May 19 Details:
At 7:00 PM recitals will begin featuring the following: piano, voice, guitar, violin, flute, trumpet, clarinet, French horn, and percussion.
Church of the Brethren is located at 783 W. Highland Ave. in Elgin at the intersection of Highland and Larkin.
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