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.
27TH ANNUAL ARIZONA HOME EDUCATORS' CONVENTION AND CURRICULUM FAIR
This year's theme is "Children ... Gifts from God." We've got an excellent line-up of speakers including keynotes Michael Farris and Carol Barnier. Early registration closed June 23, but you can still make plans to attend and register at the door. Visit the AFHE website for more information.
WHEN: Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24
WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom, 33 S. 3rd Street, Phoenix, 85004
WEBSITE: www.afhe.org/conventions_2010.html
JUNIOR HIGH GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY - HOSTED BY AFHE
This special evening to honor homeschooled graduates from across the state will be held the Friday evening of AFHE's annual state homeschool convention. Certificates of recognition will be given to the graduates. This event is free for family members, friends, and observers to attend. Come and see!
WHEN: Friday, July 23, 2010 (7:30-9:00 PM)
WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, South Ballroom, 33 S. 3rd Street, Phoenix, 85004
WEBSITE: http://www.afhe.org/graduations_2010_jr_high.htm
SUPERBOWL OF CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE
This is the East Valley TEA Party's 2nd Open House where voters can come and meet candidates face to face, hear them speak, and ask questions! It's a great way to get a good idea of just who a candidate is and for what he/she stands. Being an informed voter is more important now, in 2010, then ever before. Come and help us make this a very exciting and dynamic event. Sheriff Joe is scheduled to be a guest speaker! Please visit our website for more info on the event.
WHEN: Saturday, July 24, 12:00-6:00 PM
Click here for more information
HOMESCHOOL MINISTRY @ CCV PARENT'S NIGHT & NEW MENTORING PROGRAM
The Homeschool Ministry at CCV is pleased to host invite you to our annual Parent's Meeting. Families will have an opportunity to connect with each other discussing issues relevant to their "season" of homeschooling and providing input on the support that they would like to have over the next year. Families will also be able to register to participate in the group and the PE class for the coming year.
We are also pleased to announce that we will be offering a new MENTORING PROGRAM this fall that serves to connect both veteran and new homeschoolers alike. See below for details.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 10, 6:30-9:00 PM
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THE HIGHLAND BALL HOSTED BY WE MAKE HISTORY
Put on your tartans and don your plaids. The time has come again for the annual Highland Ball and Picnic in cool Flagstaff.
WHEN: Highland Ball - Saturday, August 21 and Highland Picnic - Sunday, August 22
WEBSITE: www.highlandball.com
DO HARD THINGS CONFERENCE TOUR - COMING TO SCOTTSDALE
Do Hard Things, a one-day conference tour for teens and their parents, is designed to motivate young people to rebel against the low expectations of their culture and avoid wasting their lives. The teen years aren't a vacation from responsibility. They are the training ground for future leaders who dare to be responsible now. This one day conference for teens and their parents will show you how to Do Hard Things as a team.
WHEN: Saturday, September 11, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
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THE PRIDE & PREJUDICE BALL HOSTED BY WE MAKE HISTORY
One of We Make History's most anticipated events this year is the 9th annual Pride & Prejudice Ball. This is your chance to experience the elegance of the Regency era. Polished manners, ladies in high-waisted gowns, and gentlemen in tailcoats make for a very special evening which often attracts visitors from the homeschooling community across the nation.
WHEN: October 9, 2010
WEBSITE: www.prideandprejudiceball.com
DEFENDING THE FAITH CONFERENCE
For Junior & Senior High Students and Youth Leaders
Sponsored by Arizona Origins Science Association with Conference Leader Mike Riddle. Learn how to answer challenging questions about origins; ask questions that challenge non-believers; recognize assumptions skeptics use; use God's creation to witness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ
WHEN: October 29 and 30, 2010
Click here for more information
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.
