ACHEV

**Cancelled**Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
2024-04-18 09:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
**Sorry, this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment**
Hello Everyone. There’s a lot of information here, so please read it all. (Also since there is a lot of info here, please let me know if it looks like I might have made a mistake somewhere). The information at the beginning is general information for all of the outings, and towards the bottom I will add more specific details for each outing as the information becomes available. The specifics of each outing can’t be known too far in advance because things depend on weather and what nature is providing at the time (water availability, natural plant availability which depends on rainfall, etc). These outings are being led by “Tracker Rob”, and tracking animals is his specialty, but he has many survival skills and a love for nature that he enjoys sharing. There are many exciting skills to learn, and we will start on Feb 15 with a survival skills basics outing, which will be followed by going more in depth into skills such as animal tracking, shelter making, and edible and medicinal plants. You will get all the specifics via email after you register, so please make sure to include your email address when you sign up. Please contact me (Bonnie) with questions first. I will be the main point of contact for the outings.

Dear Parent or Guardian:
Welcome and thank you for your interest in attending my Nature Connection/Outdoor Education outings. Many exciting nature and outdoor skills topics and activities are planned for the Spring 2024 season, February – May. As you know, Bonnie Adair is organizing and your child/children have been invited to attend. The following information lists what you’ll need for your child/children to enroll in these outings.
The outing dates reserved for SPRING 2024 (February – May) are:
February 15 (Thurs) March 7 (Thurs) March 28 (Thurs) April 18 (Thurs) May 9 (Thurs)
The Fee for attending each outing is: $ 60.00 per child per outing.
Parents are invited to attend, at no charge, and are very much welcome. Drop off is okay for these outings.
** ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES (SPRING 2024 SEASON) **

Please confirm your child’s/children’s enrollment for each outing by signing up on the sign up sheet below. We need to have a proper count of the number of children attending. Your verbal or written (email) confirmation to have your child/children attend an outing (or outings) secures your child’s/children’s spot AND is an official commitment to attend.

Sign Up Sheet Here **You can sign up for all the outings using this link. There is one spreadsheet with a separate tab for each date.
**We need a minimum of 7 students and we can have a maximum of 12

Please complete and submit both the WAIVER and MEDICAL Forms Before or At the outing your child will attend! These forms are required for both children and adults. They may seem daunting but are standard procedure for outdoor programs. Please complete and submitted only once for every new season). Thank you for your understanding and completion/submittal of these. (Note from Bonnie – please submit these in advance, I think this would be best. To submit in advance, please email completed & scanned forms to bonnieadair@verizon.net and I will forward to Tracker Rob.)

waiver & medical form to complete
Payment Policy

Payment for your child’s attendance to an outing is due before or on the outing. (see Payment methods below)

**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you enroll in an outing and do not show, you are still responsible to pay in full for each child.

When your enroll your child/children to attend an outing (or outings), you will receive a confirmation email (from Bonnie Adair) prior to each outing (about 10 days in advance). It will have information (site, topic info, equipment list, directions, etc) for that upcoming outing.
No credits or refunds are given for a missed outing(s) with the exceptions of: a) an extreme circumstance; b) emergency event; c) an outing cancelled by Rob.

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** PAYMENT METHODS **
(Please pay $60.00 per child per outing)
> Venmo: use 323-804-9600 (RobertRemedi).
> PayPal: use “robremedi@hotmail.com // “Sending to a friend“
NOTE: Please do not send as “paying for an item or service”; we’re both charged a fee.
> Zelle: Use “robremedi@hotmail.com
> Check or Cash: Pay at the outing (checks made out to Robert Remedi)
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CONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR EACH OUTING
Each month you will receive an email from your group leader (Bonnie Adair) confirming each month’s outing (we have two scheduled for March). It will contain detailed information for that upcoming outing, ie, program description, equipment list, location, and directions, as well as any additional specifics.
THE FIRST OUTING OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON:
FEBRUARY 15, 202​4
Again, look for an information/confirmation email, from your group leader, about 10 days prior to the outing.
If you have any questions or concerns about my policies, any aspect of outings, or need more information, please contact me by phone or email.
I look forward to providing educational and nature-connection outings for your child/children!
Rob Remedi
805-499-2924
robremedi@hotmail.com

*** APRIL 18, 2024 Outing Confirmation ***

FROM:
Robert Remedi
Phone: 805-499-2924 E-mail: robremedi@hotmail.com
Date: APRIL 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Site: TAPIA PARK Public Use Area
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Topic: WILD EDIBLE FOOD
Outing Fee: $60.00 per student. No charge for parent chaperones.
Outing Description
On this Wild Edible Foods outing, students will forage for wild edibles then process and eat(!) what is found at the location. One of the primary meals focuses on the processing and cooking of Acorns to make acorn cakes and mush (and may be eaten with pre-made wild Elder-berry jam!) but we’ll also harvest some wild green to make stir fry, and perhaps supplemented with chia and pine nuts And, for our drink, we’ll make a wild rose-hip or chamomile tea. Time permitting, there’s an option for Nettle greens (soup or tea) or other available wild foods of the season.
The fire to cook our meals will be, of course, made without matches (some of the students have already learned this skill so they will be put to task!).
Students should be prepared to do some work in gathering and preparing to make these meals happen. The reward is a wonderful wild food meal and the experience of reconnection to the old ways.
Please, All attendees, both children and adults, must submit completed both the Liability Waiver Form and Medical Information Form before or at the outing start. (see attached and also at the end of this email). Thank you.
**NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED THE FORMS FOR THE NEEW SEASON (February – June 2024), NO NEED TO COMPLETE THEM AGAIN.
Parents and Chaperones welcome to attend at no charge.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding outing: the activities, teaching topics /content, or simply desire more information, please contact me by phone or e-mail.
I look forward to providing a quality outdoor education experience for your child/children. Thank you.
Sincerely
Rob Remedi
805-499-2924
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** “WHAT TO BRING” EQUIPMENT LIST **
> Day-pack
> Water (at least 1.5 quarts)
> Lunch and Snacks
> Clothing (appropriate / comfortable for the activity and weather)
> Sun Protection: Hat, Sunscreen, etc
> Bandanna
> Pocket Knife
> Camera (optional)
> Binoculars (optional)
> Additional Equipment: scissors -and- pocket knife, plate, bowl, cup, utensils, small hand towel
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** DIRECTIONS **
DIRECTIONS TO: TAPIA PARK PUBLIC USE AREA
840 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
(Look for a large sign that reads “Malibu Creek State Park” ……
underneath that writing in smaller print–“Tapia Park Public Use Area”)
**Do Not go to the main entrance of Mal. Creek State Park **
Location PIN:
https://www.google.com/search?q=840+Las+Virgenes+Road%2C+CAlabasas%2C+ca+91302&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS888US888&ei=dOGQY8TvKNDKkPIPpMuSwAg&ved=0ahUKEwjE-bmhl-j7AhVQJUQIHaSlBIgQ4dUDCBA&oq=840+Las+Virgenes+Road%2C+CAlabasas%2C+ca+91302&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwA0oECEEYAEoECEYYAFAAWABgrR1oAnABeACAAQCIAQCSAQCYAQDIAQTAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp
From Camarillo / Conejo Valley / Simi Valley (going South on the 101 Fwy):
Get to and Take the 101 SOUTH
Exit at Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon Rd., turn RIGHT at the offramp stop sign.
Travel about 5 miles (going 1 mile PAST Malibu Creek St Pk main entrance)….
…. turn RIGHT into Tapia Park.
(if you come to Piuma Road stoplight, you’ve GONE 1/10 mile TOO FAR)
THEN Make an immediate Right to the kiosk. Pay parking fee ($12).
(Pay at “self-pay” station before the kiosk, on the right. Display pay stub on windshield.)
PROCEED past the kiosk —Make 1st Left past the kiosk.
Travel 200 feet, look LEFT
12 parking spaces alongside the road, plus Orange Flag designating Tracker Rob outing.

We will meet: 9:25am, Tapia Park Area, 1st left past kiosk, go 1/10 mile. $12.00 parking
(arrive a little early to sign in and submit paperwork and payment)
**DO NOT go to Malibu Creek State Park Main entrance!!!

Ballroom Dance: Nightclub Two Step Lessons
2024-04-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-22 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is an 8-class series taking place on Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 22. We will start at the beginning level. If you would like to join this class, you need to start with us on April 3. We will not be able to add new people once the series has begun.
In April & May, we will be learning Nightclub Two Step: Nightclub Two Step was developed in the 1960s by a 15-year-old West Coast Swing dancer from Whitaker, Illinois named Buddy Schwimmer. Buddy Schwimmer invented the dance in 1965. He developed the Nightclub Two Step while practicing with his sister as he searched for a way to popularize slow ballad music. He noticed that during their high school parties, most of his friends stood still and shuffled in place when slow, romantic songs played. He felt there was a need for a more interesting alternative to dancing to slow music so he created a dance called the Night Club Two Step. When Buddy opened a dance studio in Costa Mesa, California years later in 1978, he began teaching the Nightclub Two Step that can still be found in ballrooms and night clubs today.
The Nightclub Two Step is a great alternative for dancers who want to go beyond a simple slow dance with their partner. It’s a great dance to learn how to dance to slow music. It is often used to compete as a country dance, but it is also danced to easy listening, smooth jazz, and R&B music. Today, the Nightclub Two Step can be danced as a stationary dance, a dance that travels around the dance floor in the line of dance, or a combination of the two. More Fun Facts about Nightclub Two Step
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests as I see space available, or a need to fill spots. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student per month, payable by 4/3 & 5/1. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on those dates. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes and point your toes.
Payment Policy:
Payment for each series is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you are not able to attend the first class, or will have to miss more than one class, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
If you have special circumstances, please feel free to talk to me about it! Considering this is a 3 month class, it is more likely there might be a conflict with a family trip or something of that nature. If you have to miss one or two, it might be ok, but please check with me first if you know you will be gone for a class or two. Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for Nightclub Two Step April & May 2024
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

**Cancelled**Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
2024-05-09 09:30 - 16:30 | CA
**Cancelled Due to Low Enrollment***
Hello Everyone. There’s a lot of information here, so please read it all. (Also since there is a lot of info here, please let me know if it looks like I might have made a mistake somewhere). The information at the beginning is general information for all of the outings, and towards the bottom I will add more specific details for each outing as the information becomes available. The specifics of each outing can’t be known too far in advance because things depend on weather and what nature is providing at the time (water availability, natural plant availability which depends on rainfall, etc). These outings are being led by “Tracker Rob”, and tracking animals is his specialty, but he has many survival skills and a love for nature that he enjoys sharing. There are many exciting skills to learn, and we will start on Feb 15 with a survival skills basics outing, which will be followed by going more in depth into skills such as animal tracking, shelter making, and edible and medicinal plants. You will get all the specifics via email after you register, so please make sure to include your email address when you sign up. Please contact me (Bonnie) with questions first. I will be the main point of contact for the outings.

Dear Parent or Guardian:
Welcome and thank you for your interest in attending my Nature Connection/Outdoor Education outings. Many exciting nature and outdoor skills topics and activities are planned for the Spring 2024 season, February – May. As you know, Bonnie Adair is organizing and your child/children have been invited to attend. The following information lists what you’ll need for your child/children to enroll in these outings.
The outing dates reserved for SPRING 2024 (February – May) are:
February 15 (Thurs) March 7 (Thurs) March 28 (Thurs) April 18 (Thurs) May 9 (Thurs)
The Fee for attending each outing is: $ 60.00 per child per outing.
Parents are invited to attend, at no charge, and are very much welcome. Drop off is okay for these outings.
** ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES (SPRING 2024 SEASON) **

Please confirm your child’s/children’s enrollment for each outing by signing up on the sign up sheet below. We need to have a proper count of the number of children attending. Your verbal or written (email) confirmation to have your child/children attend an outing (or outings) secures your child’s/children’s spot AND is an official commitment to attend.

Sign Up Sheet Here **You can sign up for all the outings using this link. There is one spreadsheet with a separate tab for each date.
**We need a minimum of 7 students and we can have a maximum of 12

Please complete and submit both the WAIVER and MEDICAL Forms Before or At the outing your child will attend! These forms are required for both children and adults. They may seem daunting but are standard procedure for outdoor programs. Please complete and submitted only once for every new season). Thank you for your understanding and completion/submittal of these. (Note from Bonnie – please submit these in advance, I think this would be best. To submit in advance, please email completed & scanned forms to bonnieadair@verizon.net and I will forward to Tracker Rob.)

waiver & medical form to complete
Payment Policy

Payment for your child’s attendance to an outing is due before or on the outing. (see Payment methods below)

**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you enroll in an outing and do not show, you are still responsible to pay in full for each child.

When your enroll your child/children to attend an outing (or outings), you will receive a confirmation email (from Bonnie Adair) prior to each outing (about 10 days in advance). It will have information (site, topic info, equipment list, directions, etc) for that upcoming outing.
No credits or refunds are given for a missed outing(s) with the exceptions of: a) an extreme circumstance; b) emergency event; c) an outing cancelled by Rob.

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** PAYMENT METHODS **
(Please pay $60.00 per child per outing)
> Venmo: use 323-804-9600 (RobertRemedi).
> PayPal: use “robremedi@hotmail.com // “Sending to a friend“
NOTE: Please do not send as “paying for an item or service”; we’re both charged a fee.
> Zelle: Use “robremedi@hotmail.com
> Check or Cash: Pay at the outing (checks made out to Robert Remedi)
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CONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR EACH OUTING
Each month you will receive an email from your group leader (Bonnie Adair) confirming each month’s outing (we have two scheduled for March). It will contain detailed information for that upcoming outing, ie, program description, equipment list, location, and directions, as well as any additional specifics.
Again, look for an information/confirmation email, from your group leader, about 10 days prior to the outing.
If you have any questions or concerns about my policies, any aspect of outings, or need more information, please contact me by phone or email.
I look forward to providing educational and nature-connection outings for your child/children!
Rob Remedi
805-499-2924
robremedi@hotmail.com

Teen Game Club
2024-05-14 13:30 - 16:30 | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Teen directed board games. We have tons of board games. You are welcome to bring a favorite game from home to share with the group as well. They usually start out with board games and will migrate towards group role play games at the end of the afternoon. They have a lot of fun. We have snacks, so feel free to bring one to share but it is not needed so don’t stress about bringing something.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, recent ACHEV grads.
RSVP: Is needed so that I can make sure we have enough chairs and tables out, or in case we need to change the host home in case of illness, etc. Bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Drop off is okay for this event. Feel free to go home or run errands, etc. If parents prefer to stay, that is welcome as well, and if you have younger children with you they can stay also. Please let me know if you will be bringing younger children with you so I can plan something for our younger kids to do together while the teens have their game time.

Beginner Salsa Workshop
2024-05-29 15:00 - 16:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private beginner salsa workshop for ACHEV youth at House of Dance. This is a one-time class.
***We will be offering a salsa class series in June and possibly into July. If you have never taken Salsa classes with us, you need to come to this workshop in order to join the classes in June & July because we will not be starting at the beginning. You can sign up for this workshop even if you will not be coming to the classes in June & July.
Who: ACHEV students, grads & guests 11 and up. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $12 per person. Or $20 for both classes on 5/29. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the Salsa Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Level 2 Foxtrot Workshop
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private Level 2 Foxtrot workshop for ACHEV youth at House of Dance. This is a one-time class.
***This class is only open to students who have taken 4 weeks of Foxtrot before. This is not a beginner class.****
Who: ACHEV students, grads & guests 11 and up. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $12 per person. Or $20 for both classes on 5/29. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the Intermediate Foxtrot Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

**Cancelled**Ballroom Dance: Salsa Class
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-26 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Sorry, this class series was cancelled due to low enrollment
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a 4-class series taking place on Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19 &26. We will NOT start at the beginning level. If you have not taken Salsa before, you need to take the beginner workshop on May 26 . We will not be able to add new people once the series has begun.
In June, we will be learning Salsa. We may continue with this Salsa group in July as well so you can learn even more, depending on the feedback I get.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests as I see space available, or a need to fill spots. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student per month, payable by 6/5. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes and point your toes.
Payment Policy:
Payment for each series is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you are not able to attend the first class, or will have to miss more than one class, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
If you have special circumstances, please feel free to talk to me about it! . Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for Salsa in June
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

**Cancelled**Beginner East Coast Swing Workshop for Youth & Parents
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**Sorry, this class has been cancelled due to low enrollment**
What: Private East Coast swing workshop for ACHEV at House of Dance. This class is open to ACHEV youth and ACHEV parent couples (guest policy below). Parents may sign up and attend as a couple and will not rotate partners during the class. Youth will rotate partners as we usually do in class.
Here’s a chance to learn or review the basic steps of East Coast Swing and learn how to lead and follow right before the 80’s dance. If you are bringing guests to the dance, consider inviting them to this class. Parent Couples are welcome and encouraged to join this class.
Who: ACHEV students, ACHEV parents, grads & guests 11 and up. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Saturday 6/22/24 1:00-2:00
Cost: $12 per person. or $20 per person for both workshops on 6/22. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the East Coast Swing Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

**Cancelled**East Coast Swing - Next Level Workshop Youth & Parents
2024-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**Sorry, this class has been cancelled due to low enrollment**
What: Private East Coast swing workshop for ACHEV at House of Dance. This class will teach beyond the basic steps that will be taught in the 1:00 beginner workshop. This class is open to ACHEV youth and ACHEV parent couples (guest policy below). Parents may sign up and attend as a couple and will not rotate partners during the class. Youth will rotate partners as we usually do in class.
Here’s a chance to review east coast swing and learn some new moves right before the 80’s dance. If you are bringing guests to the dance, consider inviting them to this class. Parent Couples are welcome and encouraged to join this class.
Who: ACHEV students, ACHEV parents, grads & guests 11 and up. Only ACHEV Members can invite guests. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Saturday 6/22/24 2:00-3:00
Cost: $12 per person. or $20 per person for both workshops on 6/22. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the East Coast Swing Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2024-08-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there about the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

East Coast Swing Class
2024-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a series of classes that will go through December 4th with a break for Thanksgiving week.
First Class is Sept 4th, continuing through Dec 4th with the exception of Thanksgiving week.
We will be learning East Coast Swing this semester. We will learn a different dance after the New Year.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. I will not add any guests to the class before 8/15. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests after 8/15, or as I see space available, or a need to fill spots. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $10 per student per class payable in advance on the first of each month. $40 payable on Sept 4th, $50 payable on October 2nd, $40 payable November 6th. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on the first Wednesday of the month. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Payment Policy:
Payment for the month of classes is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. After the series has begun, we cannot add new students. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you miss too many classes, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for East Coast Swing Fall 2024
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.
