Below is a list of local events that may be of interest
to homeschooling families.
Events are listed by date of event (or registration
date if applicable). We will do our best to update the H.E.R.O. website and add events and activities of interest to homeschooling families as we are able. Please note the majority of the information will appear in the H.E.R.O. newsletter, and this is just a small sampling of what can be found in the e-newsletter.
NOTE: You may need to refresh this page if you've
visited here before to get the current information.
TUCSON CITY WIDE HOMESCHOOL SPELLING BEE - SPONSORED BY CHET-SE
WHEN: Friday, January 15, 2010
Jr. Spelling Bee (ages 5 to 9), 9:30 – 10:00 AM
Tucson City Wide Homeschool Spelling Bee (ages 9 to 14), starting at 10:45 AM
WHERE: Valley Christian Church, 5968 E. Fairmount St.
COST: Asking for donations from each homeschool group represented
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2009
CONTACT: Dawn Elsberry, dcelsberry@cox.net, 520-663-1752
WEBSITE: http://www.homeschool-life.com/az/chetse/
2009 WINTER FAMILY FORMAL
Summit View Homeschoolers is hosting our third annual Winter Family Formal. This is for homeschoolers of all ages.
WHEN: Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 7:00-10:00 PM
WEBSITE: www.summitviewhomeschoolers.com/winterformal.htm for more details.
SPRING 2010 MOEZART DRAMA CLASSES
MoezArt Productions theatre/drama classes meet for one semester from January to April. This spring the middle school age classes will be doing "Robin Hood" and the high school age classes will be performing "Seussical." Productions are late April and early May. Our instructors are veteran teachers passionate about drama, teaching, and training children in Christ-honoring theatrical arts. MoezArt Productions is a Christian theatre and educational program for homeschoolers.
WHEN/WHERE: Classes start the week of January 11-15, 2009. Classes are from 12:30-4:30 PM
Tuesdays - Chandler Bible Church, Chandler
Wednesdays - West Greenway Bible Church, Glendale
Thursdays - Covenant Presbyterian Church, Surprise
Fridays - Moon Valley Bible Church, North Phoenix
WEBSITE: www.moezartproductions.com
MINI-MOEZ - MOEZART PRODUCTIONS' ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Kids, from 5 to 10 years of age, come and experience the arts with MoezArt Productions! Drama, Music, Dance, and Art. Each class includes training in each of the above artistic areas brought together at the end of the workshop by a mini-show for the parents! Our instructors are veteran teachers passionate about drama, teaching and training children in Christ-honoring theatrical arts.
WHEN/WHERE: Ages 5-7 from 12:30-2:30 PM;
Ages 8-10 from 2:30-4:30 PM
Tuesdays - Chandler Bible Church, Chandler
Wednesdays - West Greenway Bible Church, Glendale
Thursdays - Covenant Presbyterian Church, Surprise
WEBSITE:http://www.moezartproductions.com
POETRY CONTEST FOR ARIZONA HOMESCHOOLED STUDENTS AGES 5-18
ENTRY DEADLINE: January 15, 2010
WEBSITE: http://www.afhe.org/events_2009_poetry_contest.html for Poetry Contest details and entry form.
TEENPACT 2010
TeenPact Leadership School is a great way to teach students government, leadership, and how to be a great citizen as an American and a Christian. Join fellow homeschoolers from around Arizona for a fantastic week at the Capitol.
WHEN: January 25-29, 2010
4 Day Class (13-18 year olds) - January 25-28, 2010
1 Day Class (8-12 year olds) - January 29, 2010
Public Speaking Class (13-18 year olds) - January 29, 2010
WHERE: AZ State Capitol and the Hispanic Baptist Church
CONTACT: State Coordinators Terri Lee, sojourners5@cox.net, or Bre Lee, blee@teenpact.com
WEBSITE: Visit www.teenpact.com for more information and to register.
STANFORD ACHIEVEMENT TESTING
Redeemer Christian School will once again be administering Stanford Achievement Testing Spring 2010 for students in Grades K through 11. Home educated students are invited to join RCS students. Space is limited. Scores are mailed to the family when RCS gets them in late spring.
WHEN: Testing dates - April 5 through April 9, 2010, Practice Test is administered as part of this and is scheduled for March 31, 2010
WHERE: Redeemer Christian School, 719 N. Stapley Drive (Stapley in between University and Brown), Mesa, Arizona 85203
COST: $50.00 per student
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
CONTACT: Redeemer Christian School Office, 480-962-5003, office@redeemerchristianschool.org to register
NOTE FROM NANCY: It is our long-standing policy not to include announcements about events taking place through public or private schools. However, we make an exception each year for this announcement. For those families who choose to test their children, it can be difficult to find Stanford Testing opportunities, and we appreciate the willingness of Redeemer to invite homeschooled students to participate.
MID-YEAR REFRESHER CONFERENCE
This one-day conference is a great way for homeschooling parents to get a boost midway through the year. Come and get refreshed, renewed, edified, and equipped to continue the home education journey! Special Guest Speaker: Vicki Bentley
WHEN: Friday, January 29, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 22, 2010
WEBSITE:http://www.afhe.org/events_2010_midyear_refresher.html for information and registration form.
STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR ARIZONA HOMESCHOOL SUPPPORT GROUP LEADERS
Present and future homeschool support group leaders are invited to join us for the 2010 State Leadership Conference Hosted by AFHE. This event is a day of encouragement, information, edification, and networking with others who serve in leadership in homeschool groups in our state.
Special Guest Speaker: Vicki Bentley
WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2010 (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 11, 2010
WEBSITE: www.afhe.org/events_2010_state_leadership_conference.html for details and registration form.
SENIOR HIGH GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY - HOSTED BY AFHE
Plans for the 18th Annual AFHE Senior High Graduate Recognition Ceremony are underway. Arizona homeschooled students who will be graduating from senior high next spring are invited to participate. This beautiful cap and gown ceremony is a very special way to celebrate this important milestone in a homeschooled student's life as they graduate from high school. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this very special evening. Visit the AFHE website for information and registration form.
WHEN: Friday, May 21, 2010 (7:00-9:00 PM)
WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom, 33 S. 3rd Street, Phoenix, 85004
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 10, 2010
WEBSITE: www.afhe.org/graduations_2010_senior_high.ht
ONGOING ACTIVITIES ...
Activities with multiple dates or that
recur on a regular basis
Arizona Event Calendar
WEBSITE: http://www.arizonaedventures.com/calendar.html
HSLDA Offers @Home E-Vents
Interactive Homeschool Workshops You Enjoy From Home
http://www.hslda.org/athome/
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program
The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program is available
to young Americans who have an interest in serving in their
community. The program is similar to JROTC, and is available
to young people 12-21 years old. We have three missions: Search
and Rescue, Aerospace Education and the Cadet Program.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 6:30-9:00 PM
Click here
for more information
Homeschool Field Trips organized by Jan Parsons
http://www.theparsonsfamily.com/fieldtrips.htm
Speed Stacking for Homeschoolers - SE Valley
Homeschooled students of all ages are invited
to come out and practice speed stacking with us in Chandler.
WHEN: 2nd and 4th
Fridays, 10:00-11:30 AM
Click here
for more information
Christian Skate Night - Skateland in Mesa
Every week (excluding holidays) Skateland in
Mesa has a free Christian Skate Night. All Christian music all
night except for the special events like the laser light show
skate, the dance song at the end, races. The manager said they'd
keep doing it as long as people keep coming.
WHEN: Every Monday, 6:00-8:00 PM
Click
here for more information
Homeschool Skating Days at Alltel Ice Den in
Scottsdale
Great opportunity for families to skate together
and to make new friends
WHEN: Various Fridays
Click
here for more information
Phoenix Symphony Student Access Tickets
The Phoenix Symphony offers $5 Student Access
Tickets to students and chaperones to homeschool students and
chaperones.
Click here for more information.
Monthly Polar Ice Home School Skate Days
Come on out to Polar Ice in Chandler the second
Friday of each month and skate with your home schooling friends!
WHEN: Second Friday of each month,
September through May
Click here
for more information
Local Activities for World Geography Study
Click here
for a list of local activities that may enhance a study of World
Geography.
