North Country Homeschool Contact List is being updated

This is a list of local homeschool families who are choosing to share their contact info ONLY with EACH OTHER for the purposes of planning events, park days, and generally just keeping everyone in touch.  :-)   NO information on this list is shared with the public or on the internet in any way. 

If you wish to be on (and receive a copy of) the North Country Contact List please email the following to Kari Zurlo --   pyrz51@frontier.com

Last name
Parent names
Address
Phone(s)
Email
Names and ages of children

Again, only those providing the info will receive a copy.

If you have already provided the info you do not need to provide again.

Park Safari Trip, Thursday 7/2/15, 10am meet-up, $13.75/child, $30/adult

I have been in contact with someone from the park regarding an organized home-school trip and I am passing on the info to all in order to see interest. 

In order to get their school group rates there needs to be at least 20 people.

It would then be $13.75 per child plus taxes and for every 5 kids 1 adult can purchase a ticket for the same price.

Any additional adults would be charged $30.00 instead of the full price.

In addition if you would like to purchase a season pass the amount you pay will be a credit toward a season pass. So if you pay $13.75 you will get $13.75 off the price of a season pass and if you pay $30 you will get $30 off.
10am meet up at the Hemmingford Fire House.  Everyone attending please bring exact change for your group!

To RSVP or with questions please contact Rosannemerrill@gmail.com

Imaginarium has moved and is now the KIDS STATION

The Imaginarium Children’s Museum has moved to a new location and is now called the Kids Station.

Kids Station is located at the end of New York Road by the U.S. Oval, right by North Country Kids daycare.

Our summer hours are:

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 10am-2pm

Thursday 10am-2pm

Friday: 10am-2pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: 10am-4pm

Admission is $5 per person, age 1 & up. Children under 1 are free!

Military families receive $1 off per person with an active military ID.

Families in need may present a valid EBT card to receive a reduced admission of $3 per person, up to 4 people.

We accept cash, local checks and most credit cards.

Our telephone number is (518)324-7426

Check out our Facebook for holiday closings, adjusted hours, and updates!

https://www.facebook.com/Imaginarium.Childrens.Museum?fref=ts

Cadyville Wesleyan VBS

Cadyville Wesleyan Church invites all kids ages 5-12 to 

GoFish Guys’ “ Kickin’ it Old School VBS”

July 13-17 from 5:00-8:00 pm.  

Closing program Sun., July 19 at 10:00 am.

2083 St. Rte 3, Cadyville, NY

Contact #’s Church Office -293-7149; VBS Director – Debbie Jock – 518-261-6473.

More info can be found/preregister at www.cadyville.org.

More fun than you can imagine!

Music Lessons

Improve critical thinking, coordination, math comprehension, reading ability, discipline, and many more skills in a fun and educational setting.

• Lessons provided by degreed and experienced instrumental music educator.
• Instruction available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.
• Providing instruction in all concert band instruments: 

– Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone

– Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba 

– Percussion

– Bass 

• Private and small group lessons available.
• Strong emphasis placed on individual students’ learning styles and interests.
• Small ensemble/concert band opportunities available. 

A graduate of the Crane School of Music, David Yonteff is dedicated to the belief that all students can benefit from learning an instrument. With over 15 years of experience teaching instrumental music, Mr. Yonteff is well versed in all major band instruments and used to working with students of any age. For More Information Contact: David Yonteff dyonteff@gmail.com (518) 894-7577

Summer Movies at the Champlain Valley Mall

Home School Day at The Farmers' Museum and the Fenimore Art Museum 6/26/15

HOME SCHOOL DAY - JUNE 26 On Friday, June 26th from 10:00am-2:00pm, home school families and students are invited to visit The Farmers' Museum and Fenimore Art Museum for a specially designed day of Museum Quest activities. Students will explore art, history, math, language arts, and science through a series of engaging learning stations at both museums and our outdoor site Otsego: A Meeting Place. This program offers you and your students a wide range of activities and experiences. Admission to this program is just $6.00 for students and $14.50 for adults. One adult per family or group receives free admission and children 6 and under are admitted free. RSVP now for this great trip! Click here to register or click here for more information on Museum Quest. You can also contact us with questions at 607-547-1461 or schoolprograms@nysha.org

Free Kids' Fishing Festival

Saturday June 13th (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is the Kids' fishing festival at the Grand Isle Fish Hatchery! It's a fun day of learning about fishing and then getting to fish in the hatchery pond (only for kids!!) All the equipment is provided to borrow and they will even clean your kids' fish.   It's a really fun event, rain or shine. 

4-H Homeschool Group Performance of "The Magician's Nephew"

THE CHATTERING CHIPMUNKS'

4-H THEATER GROUP

PRESENTS THE PLAY

“THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW”

Written by C. S. Lewis

and adapted for stage by Cailin Mulvey

Free Admission

Friday, June 5, 2015 6:30 p.m.

First Assembly of God

164 Prospect Ave, Plattsburgh

Used Homeschool Curriculum Sale -- June 5, 2015, 1:30p - 3:30p

• PreK -12 Used Curriculum Sale 

Open to the public -- all local homeschoolers are welcome!

Friday, 6/5/15, 1:30p - 3:30p

First Assembly of God
164 Prospect St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

If you would like a table to sell items please message Sabine atwalliser83@hotmail.com

FTC CanAdirondack Engineers 4H Robotics Club accepting new members in grades 7-12

Do you like building things? Do you like computer programming? Do you like to write? Do you like to form life-long friendships? Do you like to lead? Do you like to have FUN?

If so, then you may be interested in Robotics?

Why not join the CanAdirondack Engineers 4H Robotics club. We have a great time building robots from state of the art material and trying to get them to perform certain tasks. Our team currently consists of six members (we lost two team member this year because they are graduating). We also compete in the annual FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition where we enjoy working with other area teams in a professional competition to exhibit the skills of our robot.

Interested youth must be in grades 7-12. If interested, please contact Brian Neureuther at neureubd@yahoo.com. Even if you are part of another 4H club, or not part of 4H at all, you are still welcome to participate. We usually meet around 4pm once a week, beginning in mid to late summer.

Shelburne Museum Summer Camps

Whether we’re cooking on the hearth, setting sail, or exploring the natural world, Shelburne Museum’s summer camps and workshops offer children ages 6-13 the opportunity to engage their creativity and imaginations. Each and every day, we have the time for artistic expression, gallery explorations, play and investigation of the museum’s beautiful grounds. Our phenomenally fun, hands-on days emphasize the creative process and offer new perspectives on American artistic and historical traditions. Download 2015 camp registration forms HERE or click the "REGISTER" buttons below. Please contact Maggie Lisman, Academic Programs Coordinator at (802) 985-3346 x3395 or schoolprograms@shelburnemuseum.org to be added to the Summer Camp mailing list.

JUNE 29 - JULY 2 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. SEE WHAT I SEE What can you build with everyday objects? Come explore the world of Walter Wick, best-selling author and illustrator of the Can You See What I See? series and co-creator of the I Spy books for children, through our special exhibition, Walter Wick: Games, Gizmos, and Toys in the Attic. Campers will apply Wick’s techniques  to create their own imagined worlds, optical illusions, and puzzles and inventions. Ages 8-10, $230, Materials Fee: $50

JULY 13 - JULY 17 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MUSEUM YOU What’s it like to work at a museum? This weeklong workshop allows participants the chance to go “behind the scenes” – to meet the people who design exhibits, preserve objects, manage collections and create programs – and learn about the inner workings of Shelburne Museum. Then, we’ll dive into the creation of our own temporary “exhibition” – selecting objects, designing the exhibition, writing label text and coordinating installation. Ages 11 - 13, $295

JULY 20 - JULY 24 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CREATIVITY LAB, SESSION 1 Let your creativity run wild! Will soaring birds, a gleaming steam engine, or a miniature circus parade inspire you? Do flowers, trees, and the natural world delight your artistic muse? Join us for a week of museum exploration and creativity. Campers indulge their own creative interests using a wide variety of art materials. On Friday we’ll host a campers’ art exhibit for family and friends. Ages 8 - 10, $280, Materials Fee: $20

JULY 27 - JULY 31 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CREATIVITY LAB, SESSION 2 Let your creativity run wild! Will soaring birds, a gleaming steam engine, or a miniature circus parade inspire you? Do flowers, trees, and the natural world delight your artistic muse? Join us for a week of museum exploration and creativity. Campers indulge their own creative interests using a wide variety of art materials. On Friday we’ll host a campers’ art exhibit for family and friends. Ages 6 - 8, $280, Materials Fee: $20

AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 7 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. AHOY! A WEEK AT SEA All hands on deck! Campers will “set sail” to navigate the farthest reaches and deepest fathoms of the museum. We’ll drop anchor at the Lighthouse and the Ticonderoga, explore nautical art and artifacts and swap sailing lore as we earn our sea legs. Keep your eyes peeled and compasses at the ready on a search for maritime creatures, shipwrecks, and hidden treasure. We’ll have many artistic adventures before we find safe harbor at week’s end! Ages 6 - 8, $280

Homeschool Books for Sale: Posted May 12, 2015

Homeschool Books for Sale: Posted May 12, 2015

** Contemporary Chemistry- A Practical Approach; student textbook, chemistry labs textbook, teacher's guide - paid $52, sell for $20

**Mosdos Press Journey's Literature, level one - paid $46, sell for $15

**Prentice Hall Grammar Handbook Grade 12 w/ answer key -paid $24, sell for $10

**Advanced Communication Series 3 DVD set - paid $69, sell for $25

**Barron's Anatomy and Physiology the Easy Way, 2nd ed. - $10

**Psychology Applied to Modern Life, 6th ed. - $10

** Understanding Psychology, 3rd ed. - $5

**Forensic Anthropology- The Growing Science of Talking Bones - $5

MUCH MORE! Call 578-1924 or e-mail at kar8769  @  yahoo.com (remove spaces)

4th annual Food Shelf Garden party

You’re invited to the 4^th annual Food Shelf Garden party!

A great way to get kids involved in their community!  We’ll plant 100 bucket gardens (tomato plants, carrots and lettuce seeds) to be distributed at local food pantries.

Where:     The Moore’s farm (email for directions and toRSVP: hjmoore394@gmail.com)

When:       Saturday May 23, 2015

                    @ 2:30pm

Bring:       a pack of lettuce or carrot seeds

Homeschool Co-op Singing at Meadowbrook CANCELLED for this week.

The Homeschool Co-op groups singing at Meadowbrook has been cancelled this week due to scheduling difficulties with the nursing home.  Members will discuss at the 5/20/15 co-op field day options for rescheduling.

Added to the for Sale Page

Homeschool Books for Sale: Posted May 11, 2015

--The History of Our United States (Abeka): Brand New, never used, small crease on front cover from shelf wear, $10

--Drawn into the Heart of Reading Teacher's Manual (Heart of Dakota): Brand new, never used, $25

--English 3 (BJU): New, free

contact: momofjka3   @   hotmail.com  (remove spaces) 

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Piano for sale: Posted May 11, 2015

I have a piano I am asking $500 for.

Please contact me at karenracette  @  charter.net (remove spaces

Free Concert at Clinton Community College- Show Tunes 7pm May 8, 2015

Clinton Community College Choir will be performing concert of Award Winning Show Tunes.

DATE: May 8, 2015

WHERE: Clinton Community College Moore Building Second Floor

COST: FREE

Champlain Fun Runs

Series of Fun Runs and more for children ages 3 to 16.
June 14 to August 23

Bill Earl Park, River St, Champlain, NY

Registration and waiver forms to be filled out and handed into the Village Office by May 28.

Participate in warm up exercises, a distance run appropriate for the age, cool down stretches, and more fun activities.

A fun treat handed out at the end of each event.

Participate in at least 4 of the 6 to receive a free t-shirt.

Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun!

Volunteers are much appreciated to help with all parts of the events.

Homeschool Summer Camp, Camp Cherokee (Lake Saranac), 8/16-8/21

Homeschool Summer Camp, Camp Cherokee (Lake Saranac), 8/16-8/21

Finally, I have the details… Homeschool Camp located on beautiful Saranac Lake, (at Camp Cherokee - 433 Gilpin Bay) will be Sunday, August 16th through Friday, August 21st(morning).  This is my children’s favorite week of the year!  

The cost is $463 per family (NOT person) plus you supply a meal for everyone including the staff (we also bring something to share for Sunday night which is a pot luck dinner or we order pizza – this is what we did the last couple of years).  In addition, your family will be a helper at another meal.  Depending on the number of families, I may ask everyone to contribute something towards a breakfast (box of cereal/drink) and help cleaning up for one extra meal.  In the past, people have been incredibly helpful so clean-up is pretty easy with all the hands at work. You bring your own bedding, towels, etc (beds and bunks are provide).  I’ll let you know what size & number beds/bunks you will have in your room before you go.  

 

Additional notes:  If you’d like another adult with you for the week (Grandparent) it is an additional $118.  The cost of an additional child (13 and under) it is $98 for the week.  Foster children are considered family children and included in the family price.

Deposit - I am collecting a $100 deposit which is non-refundable to help the camp know the number of families that will be attending so they can determine the required staff.  You may mail me your deposit:    
Tammy Neureuther

11 Carriagehouse LaneWest Chazy, NY 12992

Activities (all included in the cost):

Pool with lifeguard
Horseback riding
Archery
Ping Pong
Small Sand Pit (little boys liked it there!)

Vollyball/Sand area
Motorboats with almost everything imaginable behind them (staff drives the boats)
Boat Area - includes kayaks, canoes, paddle boats (this is open all day but we need

          an adult on land and everyone needs to sign the boats out)
Fishing -  From the camps canoes, no fishing from the dock.  Must have a current NYS fishing license

 

 We also have done the following in the past - mostly led by homeschoolers (staff

          has participated in Talent night, etc)

~ "classes" taught by a parent (this has not been done in the last couple of years, but it's completely up to us – ideas in the past have included photography, cake decorating, drawing)

~ Roast Marshmallow, Fire, Chat time

~ Chapel time (my children love the songs)

~ Mom's homeschool sharing time -- bring your favorite idea, game, product, etc to share (we have not done this the last couple of years… but could if anyone wanted)

~ Talent night

 

~ Arts and Crafts – different families bring beads, drawing supplies, rainbow loom, etc. for the children to use in the evening or when it rains

~ Lots of games semi-organized games - volley ball, kickball, soccer and capture the flag were a hit in the past.  We also played quite a few board games especially when it rains.  I suggest you bring your favorite!

~ "Spooky" stories by the campfire for the older kids

Other things you may want to know --

The kitchen is vegetarian; hence no meat – milk & dairy are fine.

Every family supplies a meal - so food is mostly covered. You can put the food you bring in the main kitchen where there is a walk in fridge and area to store food. (You may also want to bring extra snacks for your family in a plastic container if you store where you sleep or you can store anything you want in the kitchen)  

Due to allergies, we have only allowed peanut butter in the kitchen and asked that an adult makes the sandwich, then they watch the child while they eat it.  Afterwards, please wash everyone’s hands.

 

If you have other allergy concerns, or this policy is not acceptable, please notify me and we will work together to insure everyone is safe!

Feel free to contact me with questions.  You can email me at tamneureuther @yahoo.com or call me at (h)518-563-7036 or (c) 518-569-3327.  My kids are looking forward to an amazing time with their friends and I’m looking forward to the peace and friendship I enjoy each year.

Festival of Tibetan Art: Make Mosaic Tiles to be installed in City Hall Place

Participate in the creation of a tile mural that will be installed in downtown Plattsburgh this summer!

Learn how to create handmade tiles using Tibetan motifs. Your tiles will become part of a permanent installation in City Hall Place.

This event is part of the “Festival of Tibetan Arts & Culture of the Adirondack Coast” -- a series of community events illuminating the arts and culture of Tibet in the North Country between April and December 2015 including performances by the Adirondack Youth Orchestra; an exhibition at SUNY Plattsburgh; the creation and installation of a tile mural in downtown Plattsburgh led by the Plattsburgh Renewal Project; and a documentary by Mountain Lake PBS. This festival is funded, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts

Dates & times of all events:

http://mountainlake.org/topics/festival-of-tibetan-arts-%26-culture-of-the-adirondack-coast/