MCESA is committed to consistently providing resources, leadership and support for the educational needs of all homeschooling families.
SEA LIFE Arizona will be hosting Homeschool Week
February 6th - February 10th
Homeschool week at SEA LIFE Arizona is back Monday February 6th through Friday February 10th. Dive into filtration with a twist! In this exciting hands on workshop learn about how water is kept clean by and for the animals that live in it! Purchase tickets online to guarantee entry, and pick a time slot for your age group.
Classes will be at the following times:
- 11:45
- 12:30 (Kindergarten - 2nd)
- 1:15
- 2:00 (Middle school and High School)
- 2:45
Tickets for this homeschool event will be sold at a rate of $8.50 +tax per person.
For additional information and to reserve your space, please call us at 480-395-7003 or email ArizonaSEALIFE@merlinentertainments.biz
Website: https://www2.visitsealife.com/arizona/tickets/homeschool-tickets/
Limited space is available. Spaces must be reserved. The selected time slot represents the time of your lesson. Your ticket is valid for all-day entry into the aquarium.
*Upon arrival please be prepared to show your AFHE Member ID card, homeschool group membership card, affidavit of intent to homeschool, or HSLDA Member ID card
Introduce students to a telecommunications
engineer with February's STEM Pro Live!
Wednesday, Feb. 15 @ 9 AM !
In this STEM Pro Live!, you'll hear how Sanjay
Srinivasan pursued an engineering degree and has spent his career improving
phone quality and efficiency for companies. He'll also share about how
persevering in STEM in school provides skills for a lifetime.
Hear more about Sanjay's story, his work, and
his answers to your questions with our next STEM Pro Live! on Wednesday, Feb.
15, at 9 a.m.
REGISTER FOR FREE HERE! https://maricopacountyesa.wildapricot.org/event-2452086
Arizona Science Center offers a variety of homeschool opportunities for students from August through May. Classes are 90 minutes long. There are extended classes, which are two hours long, and noted in the class description. Classes that will be taught by a state certified educator are denoted with an asterisk (*).
Pricing per child:
- Non-members: $50
- Members: $35
Some classes may include additional fees.
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Upcycled Art
Preschool - Kindergarten
What's so important about the three Rs? Learn what you can and can’t recycle and create your own "upcycled" masterpiece of recycled art to take home.
February 14, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am
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Upcycled Art
Grades 1-2
What's so important about the three Rs? Learn what you can and can’t recycle and create your own "upcycled" masterpiece of recycled art to take home.
February 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am
Ocean Commotion
Grades 1-2
We’ll dive right in with a hands-on, sensory exploration of these large bodies of water. Students will explore the movement, sounds, and critters of the ocean. Day includes admission into the new Planet Shark traveling exhibition and general admission to Arizona Science Center
February 17, 2017 10:00am - 1:30am
PRICING $55 per child | $10 per adult Chaperon
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Recycled Racer
Grades 3-5
Can you make a car that moves out of recycled materials? Using green engineering, work in groups to engineer a toy racecar out of recycled materials. Explore the engineering design process as we challenge you to design and redesign your car to be better, stronger, and faster.
February 7, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am
February 9, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am
Sheep Heart Dissection
Grades 3-5
Work individually or in a small groups to dissect sheep heart specimens and learn about their unique internal and external anatomy, in addition to proper dissection technique and etiquette.
PRICING Member Group Specimen: $43 (to work on group specimen) Member Individual Specimen: $50 (to work on individual specimen) Nonmember Group Specimen: $58 (to work on group specimen) Nonmember Individual Specimen: $65 (to work on individual specimen)
February 14, 2017 10:00am - 11:30am
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Engineering Challenge
Grade 6-8
Work together in a team to design and create a contraption that will benefit society. Choose your materials wisely; you’ll be operating on a budget! After the designs have been made, teams will create a marketing plan to promote their product.
February 7, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Heart Healthy
Grade 6-8
Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the heart through a series of experiments and activities that measure heart rate. Understand the impact of exercise and diet on your heart health! As part of this class, each of you will receive your own stethoscope!
February 14, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ocean Acidification
Grade 6-8
Why should Arizonans be concerned about the ocean? Learn about the impacts we have on the world's oceans, and how the ocean’s chemistry is changing. Artistic techniques will be incorporated in this lesson as you explore concepts in acid-base chemistry.
February 21, 2017 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Homeschool Science Fair May 6, 2017 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Arizona Science Center
Students will display their experiments and display boards to their peers and other Arizona Science Center Guests. Please plan to arrive at Arizona Science Center by 9 a.m. to set up displays. Students will have approximately one hour to give presentations to each other and/or provide peer review. Arizona Science Center opens to the public at 10 a.m. at which students will be able to present their projects to guests if they choose. The Science Fair will end at 11 a.m. with a "participation" awards ceremony, then displays can be cleaned up and taken back home.
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Regular Hours: September-June We are open Tuesday-Friday 9 am – 4 pm weekly plus usually one Saturday per month. We are open the following Saturdays: February 18th; March 18th; April 8th; May 20th and June 17th. Please note: We are not open any Saturdays in December or January. |
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Spring
Iowa testing at CHSRC
The Iowa Test is a standardized test to help parents gauge what level their
child is at or assess progress. Covenant Home School Resource Center
offers this testing for grades 1-8 in March and grades 3-12 in
June. Registration for spring Iowa testing is now open.
WHEN: Session One: 3rd-8th
grade March 21 and 22Session Two: 1st-8th grade March 23 and 24
9:00 am - 1:00 pm (1st and 2nd grade will end closer
to 11:00 am)
WHERE: Covenant Home School Resource
Center, 1117 E. Devonshire, Phoenix 85014
COST: 1st and 2nd grade: $55 per test;
3rd-8th grade: $45 per test (Practice tests are also available for
$3.50)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 18.
After that, a late fee of $10/family will apply. Late
registration will be taken up until the day before each session.
CONTACT: Janet and Mackenzie,
602-277-3497, testing@chsrc.org
WEBSITE: www.chsrc.org/iowa-testing
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AFHE
CONVENTION
JULY 7-8, 2017
Plans are underway for the 34th Annual Arizona Home Education
Convention hosted by AFHE. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for a
very special weekend! Details will be posted on the website in the next couple
of weeks.
WHEN: Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8,
2017
WHERE:
Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. Third Street, Phoenix
REGISTRATION: Schedule to open March 7
WEBSITE: afhe.org/convention
EXHIBITORS
& SPONSORS
The exhibit hall is filling
quickly with only about 70 booth spaces remaining (out of 250). Curriculum
publishers, homeschool-related businesses, and local family-friendly venues,
please review the information in the Exhibitor Registration Packet for more
information about applying for booth space at the AFHE Convention.
A list of registered exhibitors is available on the Exhibit Hall page as well.
YOUNG ENTRPERENEURS
We invite Arizona homeschool students and graduates ages 12-23 who have their
own business to apply for a Young Entrepreneurs booth at the AFHE Convention.
The Y.E. Registration Packet and application will be posted later this month.
WEBSITE: Exhibit Hall - afhe.org/convention/exhibit-hall
2017
AFHE GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY FOR
SENIOR HIGH AND JUNIOR HIGH
Calling all Arizona homeschooled students graduating from senior
high and junior high this year! We have a very special ceremony planned to celebrate these
important milestones in the homeschool journey.
WHEN:
Friday, May 26, 2017, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Dream City Church, Phoenix
SENIOR HIGH GRADUATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
February, 10, 2017
JUNIOR HIGH GRADUATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2017
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Free
Homeschool Activities for Arrival of the Hashknife Pony Express
Homeschooled students and their families can experience living history! At
this event, the Hashknife Pony Express, the oldest officially sanctioned Pony
Express in the world, will thunder into town to deliver the mail to U.S. Postal
Service representatives at the front steps of our museum. After the mail
drop at noon, students can meet the two dozen riders (and horses!) and
take part in photo ops. Starting at approximately 12:45 p.m., there will
be a range of free, family-friendly activities outside on the museum's south
plaza.
Best of all, your student can send a letter that will be
included in the pony express journey and received by the U.S. Postal Service at
the handoff! Official Hashknife Pony Express mailers can be purchased in
advance of the event from the museum store for $1 each. Bring your mailer or
any letter with proper postage to the museum store by February 1 to
be included in the February 10 event.
WHEN: Friday, February 10, 11:30 am - 3:00
pm
WHERE: Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum
of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, A85251
COST: Free
WEBSITES: hashknifeponyexpress.com and scottsdalemuseumwest.org
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Art
Classes - Doodlebug Club
The Doodlebug Club introduces a visual art and visual literacy
program to children from kindergarten to 8th grade. Each course focuses on a
body of artwork from a famous artist. Using educational stories, your child
will learn about the countries, cities, and historical time periods of master
artists and their subjects. They will also get a better understanding and
appreciation of the art by learning the techniques, media and elements of the
artist. Your child will engage in visual-creative thinking as they create their
own works of art.
WHERE: Private and travel classes offered
CONTACT: Angie Nelson, Angie@Doodlebug.Club, 602-620-7356
WEBSITE: www.Doodlebug.club
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VNSA
Used Book Sale
The VNSA Book Sale provides a wonderful opportunity for teachers, parents and
students to purchase a wide variety of quality used books at very reasonable
prices. The average book sells for $1 - $5. There will be more than
400,000 gently used fiction and non-fiction books, foreign language books, text
books, CDs , DVDs, computer games, music, puzzles, maps, computer manuals and
software, and other book related materials. All books, except for rare
and unusual, are half price on Sunday. Bring your own bag or
small wheel-around.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 11, 8 am -
6 pm and Sunday, Feb. 12, 8 am - 4 pm
WHERE: Arizona State Fairgrounds -
Exhibit Building, 1826 West McDowell Road, Phoenix, 85007
COST: Free admission to the book sale, but
the fairgrounds charge for parking.
WEBSITE: www.vnsabooksale.org
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iD
Tech Summer Camps
In Tempe & Scottsdale.
Code, game, and create at the world's #1 summer tech camp! Students ages 6-18
can learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, engineer robots, animate
3D objects, and more. We have both overnight and day camp options too!
WHEN: June 5 - July 28, 2017
WHERE: ASU Tempe
CONTACT: Jason Chavez, jchavez@idtech.com, 1-888-709-TECH
WEBSITE: www.idtech.com/locations/arizona-summer-camps
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Archaeology for Kids Saturday, February 4| 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15; Discounts for Museum Members
Children ages 7 to 12 can become a Junior Archaeologist and explore the science of archaeology by doing a simulated excavation of a Hohokam pit house. Learn how to identify artifacts in the field, and discover how archaeologists use these artifacts to learn more about past cultures. Register by February 2.
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Petroglyph Discovery Hike Saturday, February 18 | 9 to 10 a.m. Cost : $5, For all ages Location: Box Canyon / Holbert Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Bring the whole family for a short one mile Hohokam petroglyph discovery hike at South Mountain for an easy but also petroglyph rich hiking experience. An experienced Museum guide will lead participants on a quick one-mile, one-hour interpretive hike, perfect for all ages and busy schedules. Space is limited. Cost: $5. Register by February 16.
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Homeschool Days for the 2017 School Year
February 20, 21 and May 22, 23
*Due to large crowds and school bookings, there are no Homeschool Days in March and April.
Our flexibly structured Homeschool Days are designed for families to learn together while exploring Butterfly Wonderland’s exhibits without the crowds of school field trips.
As a homeschool group, a minimum of 10 people is needed to receive special discounted admission. Cost is $9 per student (two and under are free) and $14 per adult plus 7.95% tax. One point person must pay at ticket window on day of tour for group.
The Homeschool Reservation Request Form must be completed; it can be downloaded by visiting the website. Tours last 1.5 to 2 hours and can be scheduled at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.
For more information, contact our Education Department at (480) 800-3000, ext. 207 or email adriane@butterflywonderland.com.
Website:http://butterflywonderland.com/group-events/
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The Children's Museum of Phoenix is open to the public FREE of charge from 5:00pm to 9:00pm on the First Friday Night of most months!!!!!
215 N 7th Street
Phoenix AZ 85034
website: Childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
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HOMESCHOOL FEBRUARY USERY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL PARK COST: FREE with the $6 per vehicle park entry fee or your Maricopa County Parks Annual Pass!
Don’t miss these fun, nature-based programs every Wednesday in February (and March 1). Explore our desert and discover some amazing things! These programs are suggested for kids ages 7-12 with an adult and last about an hour and a half. Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. NO registration - just show up and have some fun! For more information on each program, check out our website at: www.maricopacountyparks.net
DESERT CSI (Critter Scene Investigations) Wednesday, February 8, 2017 – 10 AM Calling all animal detectives! Join us on a wild search to find out which desert animals have crossed our path. Help investigate the clues that animals leave behind and go home an expert Critter Scene Investigator! Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Meet at Group Picnic C.
2/4: Kids Science Workshop: Dinosaurs
Scott Anderson leads a workshop on dinosaurs appropriate for ages 6 and older. Parents are encouraged to participate. Registration is recommended because of limited space.
Details: 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Ages 6 and up. Gilbert Historical Museum, 10 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. Free. 480-926-1577, www.gilbertmuseum.org.
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2/10-12: Phoenix Chinese Week Culture and Cuisine Festival
Phoenix Chinese Week is celebrating the Year of the Rooster with their Culture and Cuisine Festival at Margaret T. Hance Park. The festival will feature Chinese food vendors, traditional Chinese dance, martial arts demonstrations, a lion dance, a Wushu demonstration and children's rides.
Details: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12. Margaret T. Hance Park (East), 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. Free. http://www.phoenixchineseweek.org/festival/festival-details/.
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2/11-12: Discount Tire Free Family Weekend
Discount Tire Company and the Phoenix Art Museum have partnered to bring a themed weekend of playing and learning with hands-on projects, music and dance, and performances that connect with the museum's collection and exhibitions. This weekend's theme is circles.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Phoenix Art Museum, 625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. phxart.org.
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2/16-26: Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The annual show brings trainers, top breeders and champion horses from around the globe to Scottsdale's WestWorld. Among the events for kids are the free behind-the-scene barn tours, pony rides and petting zoo, meet an Arabian visits, wildlife and animal displays, dog demonstrations, paint-a-ceramic pony and an ice cream social. Check the website for specific event dates and times.
Details: Gate open at 8 a.m. daily Thursday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 26. The ice-cream social is at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. Free for kids ages 12 and younger. General admission for adults is $10. scottsdaleshow.com.
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2/3-5: Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Calling all chocoholics! The 21st annual Glendale Chocolate Affaire will feature dozens of chocolate makers and a wide variety of treats. Indulge in chocolate-covered strawberries, kettle corn drizzled in chocolate and much more. The three-day sweet event is presented by Cerreta Candy Company.
Details: Feb. 3-5. 5-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 12-5 p.m. Sunday. Murphy Park, 58th and Glendale Avenues, Glendale. Free. glendaleaz.com.
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2/3: ASU Night Of The Open Door @ Downtown Phoenix
Families tour the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and the nutrition kitchen, investigate cadavers and create a comic strip.
Details: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. ASU's downtown Phoenix Campus, 411 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. opendoor.asu.edu/downtown-phoenix.
2/11: ASU Night Of The Open Door @ West
Interactive activities explore mathematical and natural sciences and more with a Rubik’s Cube competition, a chance to create a board game, working with bio-dots to monitor stress and a Minecraft photo booth.
Details: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. ASU West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale. Free. opendoor.asu.edu/west.
2/17: ASU Night Of The Open Door @ Polytechnic
Kids and families can experience flight and air-traffic controller simulations, new-age cars and the amazing world of algae, as well as play classic video games. Dance and theater performances are part of the entertainment.
Details: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. ASU Polytechnic Campus, 7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa. Free. opendoor.asu.edu/polytechnic.
2/25: ASU Night Of The Open Door @ Tempe
Learn about rare and poisonous insects, space exploration, volcanoes, medical breakthroughs and Mayan discoveries during tours of the campus. Children can visit the instrument petting zoo, see how meteorologists predict weather and learn how to street-style dance.
Details: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Arizona State University, 400 E. Tyler Mall, Tempe. Free. opendoor.asu.edu/tempe.
DR. SEUSS' THE CAT IN THE HAT
By Katie Mitchell, Adapted from the Book by Dr. Seuss
AGES 3 AND UP
Weekends Jan. 14 – Feb. 19, 2017: Saturdays (1 & 4pm), Sundays (1pm)
Location: Tempe Center for the Arts Studio
Price: $12 - $26
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Suddenly the rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Will their house ever be the same? Can the kids clean up before mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with the Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done!
The
Phoenix Liberty Festival
Presented by We Make History
An American Revolution living history experience welcoming
homeschoolers. Make plans to join us for this very special educational field
trip focused entirely on the American Revolution.
WHEN: February 9-10, 2017
WHERE: 16401 N. 43rd Ave, Phoenix
COST: $10 per person - Passes are good for
EITHER Thursday or Friday, your choice. Order passes
CONTACT: We Make History, wemakehistory@aol.com
WEBSITE: americanlibertyfestival.com
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