Summer 2016 Newsletter

There are plenty of local summer activities to keep our children engaged from ball games, museums and zoos to berry picking, fairs and festivals.  Below is a short list of a few events for all ages that might interest you.   Let me know if you would like to add anything or have any questions.

See you at the Homeschool Meeting on the 19th!

Dates to Remember:

July 8 - Lagoon by Pontoon @ Presque Isle

July 8 - Night Stargazing @ Chapman

July 9 - Lowe's Build and Grow

July 9 - The French Creek Festival - Union City

July 9 - Stream Stomp @ Chapman

July 9 - 'Gone Batty' Bat exploration @ Chapman

July 11 - Cool Running movie for teens @ Library

July 12 - Cat and Mouse Library Event

July 12 - Duct Tape covered hanger for teens @ Library

July 13 - Chocolate Relay @ Library

July 13 & 14 - Children's Art Lessons LEAF

July 14 - Mo Willems stories Library Event

July 15-17 Waterford Days

July 15- Rainsticks @ Chapman

July 15 - Fireflies @ Chapman

July 15 - Free Family Movie Night @ Warren Alliance

July 16 - Warren County Youth Field Days @ Chapman

July 16 - Map and Compass reading @ Chapman

July 16 - Audubon Bird Banding

July 18 - The Cutting Edge movie for teens @ Library

July 19 - Homeschool Meeting & Curriculum Sale

July 19 - Catfish Charlie Library Event

July 19 - Sequin bracelet craft for teens @ Library

July 20 - Table Quidditch @ Library

July 20 - Old Tyme Country Barn Dance

July 22 - Lil' Buds: Summer Nature Series @ Chapman

July 22 - Night Hike @ Chapman

July 23 - Leaf Print Scavenger Hunt @ Chapman

July 25 - Audubon Bird Banding

July 25 - Trivia Library Event

July 25 - Miracle movie for teens @ Library

July 26 - Golf ball paperweight for teens @ Library

July 27 - Oreo Stack @ Library

July 27 & 28 - Children's Art Lessons LEAF

July 30 - Ready, Set, Race Library Event

August 5 - Lil' Buds: Summer Nature Series @ Chapman

August 6 - Audubon Bird Banding

August 6 - Bridge at Remagen WWII Reenactment

August 8-13 Warren County Fair

August 12 - Perseids Meteor Shower @ Chapman

August 16 - Library Photography Class for teens

August 19 - Lil' Buds: Summer Nature Series @ Chapman

August 20 - Ye Olde Summerfest

August 26 & 27 - Youngsville Corn Festival

August 26-28 Kinzua Heritage Arts & Music Festival

August 27 - Monarch Butterfly Festival

September 3 - Woodmobile @ Chapman

September 3 - Smokey Bear @ Chapman

WARREN COUNTY HOMESCHOOLERS INFORMATIONAL MEETING 

AND USED CURRICULUM SALE

Warren Library

Youngsville, Warren and Sugar Grove all have a reading program going on again this summer.  It's not too late to sign up!

Click Here for the library's children's activities:

http://www.warrenlibrary.org/children/Events.php

Click Here for the library's tween/teen activities:

http://www.warrenlibrary.org/LibraryEvents.php?event_details=80

Lowe's Build and Grow Workshops

These traditionally run every other Saturday morning.  They have had an occasional Thursday evening workshop, so keep an eye on their website for sign ups.  You must register online to participate and space is limited.

Register Here:  https://lowesbuildandgrow.com

Chapman State Park

Click HERE for details:  http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/chapman/

Choose 'Events'

Gathering at French Creek

217 Titusville Road, Union City

Waterford Days

Warren Alliance Church Movie Night

Free outdoor family movie night will be Disney's 'Zootopia', Friday July 15 at 8:45 pm.  The movie will begin at sunset.  There will be free popcorn and prizes.  The purpose of the family movie night is to provide a free evening of entertainment to families in our community.  Films will be chosen that have a high family rating.

Bring your friends!

Your history and non-history loving kids will love this WWII re-enactment!  Come early and you can explore their barracks, shop and watch history come alive.

Click Here for the full schedule:

http://www.remagenbridge.com

Warren County Fair

Click HERE for details:

http://www.warrencountyfair.net

August 20th    Ye Olde Summerfest - Rouse Estates

Free for the community

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January/February 2016 Newsletter

                                               

                                                 

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Important Dates to Remember:
January 29 - Homeschool Spelling Bee grade 5-8
February 5 - Princess dance at YMCA (aka Daddy/Daughter)
February 6 - Audubon Snowflake Festival
February 12 - Homeschool Valentine's Skate Party 
February 12-15 - Great Backyard Bird Count
February 13 - Lowe's Build and Grow
February 26 & 27 - Set up for Student Art Show
Save the date: May 3rd: Woodmobile for 3rd graders

Warren YMCA offers a Homeschool Swim Class on Fridays mornings for grades 1 through 8. Each five week session costs $15 for members and $45 for non members.  Call the Y to sign up: 726-0110

Also, the Homeschoolers in Corry meet at the Corry YMCA for a free swim.   Join the Corry Homeschoolers Facebook page to be in contact with them about those times and dates.  It is just $2 per visit.

Information on upcoming sports sign ups:

• Spring Indoor Mini Soccer @ Warren YMCA

           Boys & Girls ages 4-7 

          $25 for members, $35 for non members

          Register at the YMCA until Feb. 27th

          Practices will be held on a week night, to be determined by the coach.  All children will receive a t-shirt and shin guards are mandatory.  Games begin April 9th and run for 5 weeks.

• 2016 Fall Soccer
         Boys & Girls ages 4-14
         $30 for members ($60 family max)
         $35 for non members ($70 family max)
         Registration begins Feb. 27th until June 4th @YMCA.           Practices will begin the 2nd week of August at the coach's discretion.    Games begin Aug. 27th until Oct. 8th ... 6 games total  Cleats are recommended & shinguards are mandatory.

• 2016 Spring Baseball/Softball
          Boys & Girls ages 5 to 16
          Boys & Girls T ball ages 5-6  
                    $40 per child (co-ed)
          Boys or Girls Training (coach pitch) 
                    ages 7-8  $45 
          Boys or Girls Minor League ages 9-10 $55
          Boys or Girls Major League ages 11-12 $55
          Boys or Girls Juniors ages 13-16 
(ages 15 and 16 can play but not eligible to pitch or play all-stars)   $55
         Register here: 

http://www.eteamz.com/warrencountyyouthbaseballsoftballassociation/?cmp=140           Registration begins Feb 1st through March 6th.  From March 7th to the 27th there will be a $20 late fee.

 Good job to all of our Homeschooling Spelling Bee participants!   Jessy, Alex, Jake, Katie and Natalie did a wonderful job and enjoyed a fun pizza lunch afterwards.
Congratulations to Alex for 1st place and Katie for 2nd place.  Katie will be going on to the county spelling bee to represent the Warren County Homeschoolers.

We're rooting for you Katie!
Thank you Nan, for organizing and holding this event.

Daddy & Daughter (or bring her favorite prince)
February 5th @ the YMCA  6-8 p.m.
$5 per couple for members, $10 per couple for non members
Music, crafts, snacks and dancing
She can come in costume as her favorite princess or wear her own favorite dress.
Register at the YMCA.

Jamestown Audubon Snowflake Festival
Saturday, February 6th    10 am - 4 pm
Children 2 and under free, ages 2-16 $2 and ages 16 and up $6

Snowshoe demos, outdoor cooking and camping demos, $5 to build a bird next box and suet feeder, Kid's crafts, maple tapping, basket making, butter making, eagle care, naturalist led hiking tours, cross country ski demos, ice bowling and more.   Check the website for full details:

https://snowflakefestival.wordpress.com

Annual Homeschool Valentine's Skating Party

- Admission free (includes skate rental and a drink)
We had enough overage from the last two years that we can completely cover the cost of this year's party!
- $2 to rent inline skates
- Bring a bag or box for your Valentines (decorated bags and boxes are fun!)
- Bring signed Valentines to hand out
- Bring a snack to share

Let me know if you have any questions : anjt@hotmail.com

Taking Science Outdoors!
Take part in the worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count from February 12 through 15th.  Tally the number and types of birds you see and report it online.   

Forms and more information can be found here:

http://gbbc.birdcount.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2016Updates_English_DownloadableInstructions.pdf

Click here to sign up on February 1st and thereafter:

http://lowesbuildandgrow.com

Warren Public Library has once again invited the Warren County Homeschoolers to participate in March’s Youth Art Show, for 1st through 12th  grade students.  

The details are as follows:

•  Set-up is Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27.  Bring to the gallery on the 3rd floor either of these days.  Make sure your art piece is labeled with student name, grade and medium utilized.

     •  One piece per student

•   The show will be open to the public for viewing February 29 – March 29.

•   Take down is Weds/Thurs March 30/31.

•   Open House is Tuesday, March 8, 5:00-7:00.  Please come with your child and they will be presented with their participation certificate at that time.

Art can be in any form; paintings, sketches, chalk, clay, ceramics, jewelry making, photography etc…

RSVP to the children’s librarian Susan Slater at 723-4650 or sslater@warrenlibrary.org and let her know your child’s name and if they would like a participation certificate.

A Pre-K and Kindergarten art show will be in April.  I will send out information on that soon.