RAVE – Free Family Film Festival !!!

http://ravemotionpictures.com/freefamilyfilmfestival.aspx

Auditions for The Elves and the Shoemaker

Passing this along from Leena............  Auditions for The Elves and the Shoemaker will be next Thursday, June 16th at 6:30pm at West Suffield Congregational Church 1408 Mountain Road West Suffield, CT You do not need to prepare anything for the audition. Please email  leenafl2003@yahoo.com if you have questions.

Mini Golf at Somers Golf Center

Passing this along from Laurie Fraher....

Homeschooler's Year End Party 

at Somers Golf Center

Wednesday, June 15Th 12:00 - 2:30PM 

Mini golf at Somers Golf Center
349 Main Street, Somers, Ct

18 holes of golf $5.00

Lunch combo: $6.00 choice of Hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, grilled cheese with chips and drink

Rock climb $5.00 and Monkey Motion $6.00, Batting cages, too! 

Check out their website: http://www.somersgolfcenter.com/

Also you can bring a bag lunch if you want.

See you there! Laurie

Friday Park Days

Hello Everyone!

Several families that have been attending Star Hill on Fridays  have decided that they want to keep on meeting on Fridays during the summer. So we will have Friday Park Days during the summer. We will meet at different parks and playgrounds each week. You are welcome to come and join us! Come to which ever one you can make. June 10 and June 17 we will meet at 2 p.m because we still have gym at Star Hill but the rest of the Fridays will be in the a.m. Here is the schedule:

June 10Th Connor's Place at Field Road in Somers at 2PM

June 17Th Brookside Park in Ellington at 2PM

June 24Th Northwest Park in Windsor at 10AM

July 1st Salmon Brook Park in Granby at 10AM

July 8 Wickham Park in Manchester at 10 AM

July 15 Bigelow Hollow in Union at 11AM

July 22 Sandy Beach at Crystal Lake in Ellington at Noon

So this Friday we will be meeting at Connor's Place,

hope to see you there!

Summer 2011 SOCCER CAMP/LEAGUE FOR 7-10 YEAR OLD GIRLS IN SIMSBURY, CT.

Summer 2011 SOCCER CAMP/LEAGUE FOR 7-10 YEAR OLD GIRLS IN SIMSBURY, CT.

Hi, my name is Christian Alarie, and I have two homeschooled daughters. Last summer I put on a free soccer camp in Simsbury, CT for girls 7-10 years old. We had 24 children sign up to learn the fundamentals of the sport improve their existing skills, have fun and make friends. The children seemed to enjoy themselves and improved their understanding of the game. Since there was interest in conducting another camp this summer, I am putting one together (also free) as detailed below.

Before I get into the particulars of the camp, let me mention a few things. It doesn’t matter if your child has played the sport before. The last two sessions some of the kids were new to soccer or had not previously played it in a structured manner and they’ve done very well. Also, let me quickly tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a Christian dad of four who played soccer for a number of years and remembers that the most important things are that the children have fun and learn how to play the sport. Also, I have been coaching my daughters soccer team for the last 3 seasons.

The details for the soccer camp are as follows:

• The dates for the camp are July 8^th, 22^nd  & 29^th, August 5^th, 12^th & 19^th (6 weeks- All Fridays)
• We will play at the soccer field at the Squadron Line School in Simsbury, CT from 9:30-11:30 am (we sometimes go over a little bit)
• The camp is free- everyone likes that word
• The only financial issues to consider are:

1.      Every child must have their own soccer ball, if one hasn’t already been purchased, a size 4 ball would be best, since we will be using that size for the scrimmages/games

2.      It is not a requirement to have cleats or shin guards, but many  children choose to wear them

·        The first two weeks will be spent on exercising, going over the rules of the sport, making friends, running drills that help develop or build upon existing skills and scrimmaging. If enough children participate in the camp, we will split up into teams and play official games during the last 4 weeks. During those weeks we will still continue to exercise and run drills as a group.  If we develop a league every child will be assigned to a team with their own color coded team jersey (at no cost to the parent) and coach. Another coach is already signed up to assist with the camp (he has two children that will be playing and a strong background in playing soccer). All of the children are kind and caring towards each other and no one is left out of anything.

• Last year we made some age exceptions for participants and I would be willing to do so this year-lets just discuss it first
• Refreshments should be brought by the parents (Please bring extra water)
• All children should come dressed appropriately- Very hot days will be spent between low key drills and sitting in the shade discussing soccer - DON’T FORGET SUNSCREEN
• Rain days are at the discretion of the parents- Soccer will be played rain or shine (Not in a thunderstorm)
• The children must come with two attitudes 1) to have fun and 2) want to learn to play or improve their existing skills
• I will bring the necessary equipment for practice and games (balls are the responsibility of each player to bring to practice)
• We will be playing on a regular size field for the children’s age
• Each parent will need to fill out a basic release form for their child to participate in the camp
• We will be exercising before every practice, and doing some running. Please make your child aware of this- accommodations can be made for those who need them

Please let me know as soon as possible of your child's intent to participate in the camp, so I can put them on the list right away. If there is a big sign up this year we may have to limit the participation so early acknowledgement is appreciated. I will consider participant sign up finalized by June 21^st.

Thank you and God Bless,

Christian Alarie

Caandysp@aol.com

Email is preferred-I will respond promptly

If phone contact is needed please contact 860-620-2845 (8-6 M-F)

Teach Convention Important Updates

17th Annual Homeschool Convention June 10th & 11th, Bloomfield,CT PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE FRIDAY JUNE 3RD - DON'T MISS OUT!! Registration - Print and Mail Today!! Save $10! Please don't mail registrations after June 3rd -- Registrations welcome at the door! Click Here for Conference Schedule

Featuring Worldview Academy with Bill Jack! -- a dynamic, entertaining speaker -- Equipping today's generation* with biblical responses to the challenging issues so relevant to today. (* intended for ages 12-20 and parents) Ideal for non- homeschooling church schools and youth groups too! Click Here for Additional Featured Workshops! Click Here for Speaker Bios and complete Conference information. Invite a V.I.P ~ If you would like to invite an influential person, (judge, legislator, professor) to the General Session -- "Why We Need a Parental Rights Amendment" w/ Dee Black, Atty HSLDA , please contact teachvendors@teachct.org and their name will be placed on a list for a Special Guest Pass at the door. Important: You must contact us -- no name, no admission! Graduate Recognition ~ Friday 6:30 - 8:30 pm with a prelude by a homeschool orchestra -- Open and free to the public -- invite friends and family! New This Year! -- BYO bagged lunch is permitted in cafeteria. NO COOLERS INSIDE PLEASE! Hot and cold food also available for purchase. New Vendor! - Schoolhouse Publishing -- Click Here for a 5% Coupon on convention purchases. List of Exhibitors Check Out Teen Entrepreneurs Row -We applaud entrepreneurial spirit! Come support our young people as they try their hand at being vendors with their very own products and services! Note: open only between sessions. Intercessory Prayer Opportunity -- We are grateful to David & Alesandra Weekley for spearheading this plan to join in prayer for one another, our freedoms and our nation. Room 2L (second floor)has been set aside for individual prayer through the entire conference, and Friday 5:00 pm and Sat. 1:00 pm for a meaningful time of praying together. II Chronicles 7:14

We look forward to seeing you June 10th & 11th, in Bloomfield. DON'T MISS OUT -- Bring a Friend! Mail Pre-Registration by June 3rd - Save $10 After June 3rd, at the door registrations welcome. Print form and Register Today! Free Bonus CD of useful resources worth $250+ to all attendees! Thank you and may God richly bless your family! -- The T.E.A.C.H. Board

10 Moosehorn Rd, West Granby, CT 06090 860.938.6765 (phone) / 860.653.6263 (fax) General Inquiries: teachct@teachct.org Membership: teachct.membership@sbcglobal.net

Summer Teen Enrichment Program at CT Historical Society

 Summer Teen Enrichment Program

The Teen Enrichment Program brings together 10-12th grade high school students for a 4-week summer program.  Participants pursue their interests in history while developing important life- and work-skills, such as teamwork, communication, public speaking, responsibility, and self-confidence.  Students will:

• Go behind-the-scenes in the museum
• Learn from local historians and museum staff
• Visit and analyze exhibits
• Explore original historical materials
  
• Work one-on-one with museum and library professionals
• Take field trips to other museums and historic sites
• Work on a culminating group activity to share with the public

Eligibility: Students entering grades 10-12 in fall 2011
Dates: Mondays-Thursdays, July 5 (Tuesday) - July 28, 2011
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $650 (for information on financial assistance, download the application below or contact us)
Location: Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth Street, Hartford
Please contact Erin Kania, Coordinator of Youth and Family Programs, at erin_kania@chs.org or (860) 236-5621 x222 for more information.  To register, download the registration form below.

Downloads

	Teen Enrichment Program Application.pdf Download (30 KB)
	Teen Enrichment Program Financial Assistance Application.pdf Download (22 KB)