MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.
Homeschool Classes
Arizona Science Center offers a variety of homeschool opportunities for students from September through May. Homeschool classes are held onsite at Arizona Science Center and offsite at Usery Mountain Park.
For more information, please contact:
Mary Campbell - Senior Educator Coordinator
602-716-2000 Ext. 229
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Homeschool Explorer Program
Classes suggested for ages 6 to 10 years of age.
For iinformation on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/explorer.pdf
3-2-1 BLAST OFF- Come and learn how rockets fly! Design and build your own water rocket then launch it and see it fly. You MUST provide your own 20oz. soda bottle from a Coke or Pepsi product. Other bottle types will not work.
August 19th -21st, 2014 Morning classes available
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Homeschool at Usery Mountain Park Program
Classes suggested for ages 6 to 10 years of age
For information on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/usery.pdf
CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND MORE - mix up different chemicals and discover what happens. You will observe a variety of reactions. You will be doing real chemistry!
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Homeschool Tween Program
Classes suggested for ages 11 and up
For information on times visit: http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/tweens.pdf
MATTER, ENERGY, ORGANISMS AND ECOSYSTEMS - Organisms eat, move around, defecate and die. Test your ability to manage the matter and energy in an ecosystem of organisms in order to keep the ecosystem sustainable for as long as possible.
- September 16th or 17th, 2014 Morning or afternoon classes available
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Homeschool Connections Science Fair
Open to all homeschool students, join us for Arizona Science Center Non-Competitive Science Fair.
When: March 7,2015
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
For project guidelines, event day information and registration visit:
http://azscience.org/pdf_assets/Science_Fair_rules_and_form_2015.pdf
August 11- August 15
10:00am - 4:00pm, 30 minute time slots
Sign up for the next Homeschool Week session and enjoy hands-on activities exclusively available to homeschool students. This August in celebration of Shark Week, students will learn amazing facts about these "fin"tastic creatures!
Get a jump start on your shark knowledge! Feel free to download and complete the sheet below before your visit.
Shark Week Homeschool Worksheet
Limited Space is available, so book today!
*Upon arrival please be prepared to show your homeschool reporting form, co-op membership card, "letter of intent to homeschool" or other homeschool documentation.
Questions? Please call 480-478-7600
Only $6 per person!
Plus tax. A savings of up to $12 on adult tickets!
When booking tickets, select the desired time of your lesson, which will last about 30 minutes. Your ticket is valid for all-day admission.
 Explore the history of Phoenix with your kids by engaging in hands-on activities. Our homeschool days are reserved especially for home educating families. They are designed for children ages 5 to 12, but children of all ages are welcome. Your family will take a child-friendly tour of the Rosson House, learn 19th century chores, play classic games, and receive a historically themed craft to take home. A minimum of 10 children age 5 or older must be registered at least one week prior to the event in order for us to hold the homeschool day event.
WHEN: Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 PM
September 23, October 28, November 18, and December 16
WHERE: Heritage Square Phoenix, 1113 N. 6th Street, Phoenix, 85004
COST: $5 per child ages 5 and older. 5 and under are free. Teaching parents are free. Non-teaching chaperones are $5 per adult. Culture passes are not accepted for homeschool days at Heritage Square. Register online through the link below.
CONTACT: Lindsey Vogel-Teeter, Curator of Education and Collections, curator@heritagesquarephx.org, 602-261-8948
WEBSITE: http://heritagesquarephx.org/event/homeschool-days-at-heritage-square-phoenix-2/
 After COOL Fitness was just at the AFHE Arizona Home Education Convention, and we are excited to connect with so many new homeschooling families. Our innovative approach to being COOL is all about playing games and making fitness fun. We strive on getting kids excited about staying physically active by teaching games they love to play with friends and family. After COOL Fitness creates custom programs to match the times and needs of homeschool families and students so please contact Jay Kelsey at jay@aftercoolfitness.com or 602-799-9182 to get started today. Check out our website at www.aftercoolfitness.com.
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 This league is for fun only, no prize fund so kids and families can join at any time during the season. Price includes the three games and shoes.
Homeschool League starting on July 22, 2014 every Tuesday at 1:00pm. The league is for 16 weeks at $8.oo per week (all inclusive) which includes 3 games per person/wk.
Discounted Practice Rate $1.99 games on Mondays and Thursdays.
15% OFF Food and Non-Alcoholic beverages
FlipSide
4874 S. Val Vista Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85298
For more information about this league or other leagues at FlipSide, please contact:
E-mail cgumm@exploreflipside.com or
visit www.exploreflipside.com/bowling-leagues
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Extended Summer Hours!
Starting July 18th, to the end of September,
Covenant will also be open on Fridays from 9am-4pm!
We are also open the following Saturdays
from 9am-2pm:
August 16th, September 20th and October 18th.
2014-2015 Classes
Covenant's classes start on September 2nd!
Please note that our 3rd/4th science class is full. If you would like to sign up for our classes, we encourage you to register ASAP as classes may fill up soon. You will find our registration form and our 2014-2015 class schedule on our website. http://www.chsrc.org/
Please note: Covenant does not make any profit from the classes we offer.
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 About AFHE
Arizona Families for Home Education (AFHE) is the statewide organization that has been serving the needs and protecting the rights of Arizona’s homeschooling families since 1983. AFHE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational corporation run by a Christian board of directors. AFHE membership is available to all homeschooling parents in Arizona.
Visit the website: www.afhe.org
 Check out Mudpie Studios newest art classes for homeschool students. Located in Anthem, we offer 6-week programs with small class sizes (4-6 students), to get the most creative learning experience. Students will learn drawing, fabric art, canvas painting, environmental art and more. Sign up at the Mudpie Studios website listed below. Space is limited and classes fill quickly.
WHEN: Once a week Monday-Thursday beginning in August.
3 time slots: 9-10:30 AM, 11-12:30 PM, or 1:30-3 PM. Contact Kristin for exact start dates.
WHERE: 4220 W. Opportunity Way, Anthem
COST: 6 week program (1 class per week) $100, or $20 per session
CONTACT: Kristin Hawron, 623-551-9177, info@MudpieStudios.net
WEBSITE: http://www.mudpiestudios.net/Homeschool_Class_Anthem.html
 Attending a Christian college fair can be the first step for many students when searching for the right college or university. The NAACP is hosting several fairs throughout the nation, including three Arizona fairs coming up.
CHANDLER
October 20, 6-8 PM Valley Christian High School
6900 W. Galveston Street, Chandler, 85226
SCOTTSDALE October 21, 6-8 PM Scottsdale Christian Academy
14400 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, 85032
TUCSON October 23, 6-8 PM Pusch Ridge Christian Academy 9500 N. Oracle, Tucson, 85704
COST: FREE Admission!
WEBSITE: http://myblueprintstory.com/
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 Phoenix Art Museum hosts several educator events during the school year that are open to educators from all grade levels and disciplines - in fact, we are hosting a free Educator Open House on August 20 inviting all educators from the community to learn more about our school and educator programs! Educators from all grade levels and disciplines are welcome to check out school and teacher offerings from Phoenix Art Museum and other local arts organizations.
WHERE: Phoenix Art Museum, in the Great Hall, 1625 N Central Ave
Phoenix, 85004
WHEN: Wednesday, August 20, 5 PM
COST: This event is free
RSVP: Education@phxart.org
WEBSITE: http://www.phxart.org/event/...
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 If you've never yet been to the American Heritage Festival you won't want to miss it. The American Heritage Festival is the largest living history timeline event west of the Mississippi, is organized by homeschoolers and is a tremendous educational opportunity for all ages regarding our national, cultural and spiritual heritage.
WHEN: Saturday, November 22 or Sunday, November 23
WHERE: Schnepf Farms of Queen Creek, Arizona
TICKETS: Homeschoolers advance passes are ONLY $8 each for a limited time! (Passes purchased at the event will be $15 each. Ages 3 and under are free and don't need passes.)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: This offer is for a limited time so please take advantage now!
CONTACT: wemakehistory@aol.com, 480-777-1776
WEBSITE: www.americanheritagefestival.com
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 Stargazing For Everyone, LLC
Public Programs with Tony & Carole La Conte
www.stargazingforeveryone.com ( 623 ) 979 - 1393
Take A Guided Tour Of The Night Sky and Explore The Universe Through Our Telescopes. Enjoy a night under the stars or a special tour in our giant indoor planetarium. Learn star names, see the constellations, and listen to stories of the night sky. View the moon, planets, star clusters, nebula, galaxies and more through our telescopes. We encourage you to bring your digital camera and binoculars to enjoy the views from these great locations. The stargazing programs are outdoor events, dress appropriately and bring chairs or blankets for your seating comfort.
NOTE: All Stargazing Programs start at 7:30 PM –
Unless otherwise noted
Times & Dates subject to change – ALL programs should be
confirmed by calling the appropriate location
Glendale Public Main Library (623) 930-3530
*** Sidewalk Stargazing – Main Auditorium 7 PM ***
Monday August 5, 2013
Challenger Space Center (623) 322-2001
*** Stargazing Programs ***
Saturday August 3, 2013 Saturday August 17, 2013
Saturday September 7, 2013 Saturday September 21, 2013
Challenger Space Center (623) 322-2001
*** Planetarium Programs – at 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM ***
Saturday August 10, 2013
Saturday September 14, 2013 Saturday October 26, 2013
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