We have 4—5 families who are seriously interested in starting up the “Classical Conversations” program here, in Edmonton.  (go to: Classicalconversations.com  & click on CC101)  We are looking for more families to join us.

We plan to meet one day per week, for about 24 weeks in the year.

This program helps home educators to teach according to the classical model of teaching (grammar, dialectic & rhetoric).

To find out more about the Classical Conversations program, please join us for an Information Evening at 7 pm, March 7 at Crestwood Presbyterian Church (14304 – 96 Avenue, Edmonton)

On behalf of the “C.C.” group,

Karen Jarrah

07salaam@gmail.com

Download the information flyer by clicking on this link: CC info AD #3

NAIT is again offering a chemistry lab on campus for high school students.

Plastics Lab Description

Plastics are synthetic polymers. Polymers are large molecules (macromolecules) made by joining together many smaller molecules (monomers). Plastics can be divided into three classes.Thermoplastics are macromolecules that usually soften on heating. Thermosets are macromolecules that nether melt nor dissolve. Elastomers have rubber-like elastic properties. In this lab, we will break down a thermoplastic into its monomers by heating it. We will them repolymerize it. We will also prepare a thermoset plastic. If time allows, other demonstrations of the properties of other plastics will be shown.

When: Monday, March 19, 2012 1 PM to 4:15 PM

Where: NAIT South Learning Centre, Chemistry Department (a detailed map will be sent at a later date)

Who: homeschool students ages 13 and up

What to Bring: a writing instrument

Lab rules: No skirts, shorts or open toed shoes will be allowed in the lab. Long Hair must be tied back.

Safety goggles and lab coats will be provided.

Cost: free

Maximum attendees: 20

To Register, contact Elise Twa at elisetca@yahoo.ca

Dates: January 27-29

Location: Bennett Centre, Edmonton (http://bennettcentre.epsb.ca/)

What, How, & Who:  Two published authors will be teaching classes:

1. Richard VanCamp (award winning author of novels, comic books, picture books and poetry) who is currently the Writer-in-Residence at the University of Alberta

2. Christine Wiesenthal (poet, biographer, and editor; Governor General Award nominee)

The writing camp uses a multidisciplinary approach to creative writing.  Students are offered opportunities to share their writing.

Two Options

1.  For youth ages 12 & 13

If your son or daughter is 12 or 13 years old, then he/she is welcome to attend all day Saturday, January 28th, but he/she can not participate in the overnight stays.

The cost for only Saturday (12 years and older) is $157.70 (tax included).  This includes tuition, supplies, lunch, snacks and evening entertainment.

2. For youth ages 14 to 18

 If your son or daughter is 14 years or older, then he/she may attend Friday evening, January 27th, all day Saturday, January 28th, and the morning of Sunday, January 29th.

 The cost for the entire weekend (14 year olds and older) is $183.75 (tax included).  This includes tuition, supplies, meals, snacks, accommodation and evening entertainment.

For more information check www.youthwrite.com, email info@youthwrite.com, or call 780-996-4962.

See you there!

1.  When: June 8th from 6PM until we’re done

2. Where: Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway, Edmonton, Alberta

We’ll be mailing invitation packets to all of our grade 12 home schoolers during the 2nd semester, so stay tuned for more information!

ANCIENT EGYPT

Time Travelers please strap-on your sandals for fun, adventure, and discovery in the Land of ANCIENT EGYPT . . .

MAKE, LEARN,  PARTICIPATE,  EXPERIENCE, and  WITNESS:

Amazing Geographical Features, Egyptian Art & Architecture, Typical Day in the Life of an Egyptian Boy or Girl, Gaming of that Period, Clothing & Hairstyles, Famous Pharaohs, Daily Life in the Country, Achievements & Inventions, & So Much More…

Students will learn about Ancient Egypt through fun-filled games, interactive projects, a multi media presentation,  and hands-on discovery of this time period.

~ Children are encouraged to come dressed in this time period. Those who study up on the clothing of this period and come dressed Egyptian will be generously awarded for their efforts. However if dressing up is not fun for your child, then we completely understand and certainly encourage children to just come and have fun learning. ~

Through out the interactive presentations many questions are answered such as …

What was life like for a Egyptian family?   What were Egyptian toys like? Did Egyptians go to school? What did Egyptians write on? What did they eat? Why did Egyptians where so much white? Where did most of Egypt’s wealth come from? How was Egypt Ruled? Did Egypt have the same occupations that we have now? Did they pay taxes? Where is Egypt? What was Egypt like 5000 years ago? What happened to the Pharaohs?

~The children will arrive home with fun-filled projects completed throughout the day.~

Who:  For Children Ages 6-12

What:  Educational Adventures Ancient Egypt Camps  are dynamic, multi-sensory, and multi-ability.

Where:  Spruce Grove, Pioneer Centre, Melcor Gymnasium

When:  Monday, September 12, 10:00 AM – 2:50 PM

Cost:  42.86 + GST= 45.00

~There are no expectations for children to be able to read or write, instead students spend the day learning through discovery and hands-on experiences.~

The children are safe and have a fun learning in a very hands-on Christian educational camp. 

~Parents you are welcome to participate as a volunteer and sign up with us in advance, as we will need 5-6 parent volunteers, however only registered campers within the ages listed above will be accepted into the Adventure Camp. 

Registration Details: To register, please  go to www.eafr.ca click on ‘registration forms’ on the left menu, fill out a form under Adventure Camps, and press submit. Please phone: Educational Adventures & Family Resources during business hours: Tues. to Fri. 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Thursdays 10:00 – 8:00 PM at 780-962-3727, to pay with a school board P.O. Number or by credit card; to pay by cash please visit us during the store hours listed above. Registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis, and confirmation of registration is by payment only. Registrations do fill quickly, so please register as soon as possible so you won’t be disappointed.. 

*Those who have registered online and with payment, will receive an email one week prior to camp, with the directions and final details of this camp.

*If there is still space available, late registrations taken after this time will be charged an additional 5.00 per child.

Educational Adventures & Family Resources, 780-962-3727  Open Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursdays 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

EAFR Store will be closed Friday, August 26, 2011

~Home Schooling Resources & Educational Adventures ~ Putting Adventures Back Into Learning!

Sylvan Lake & District Family and Community Centre
4725 43rd Street, Sylvan Lake  AB       ph: 887-1137

For all of  the details, please view our “Chili Bash” flyer:    Chili_Bash_Flyer

For directions, please view the Google map: Map_CommunityCentre

We hope to see you there!