ACHEV

Beach Day - Summer's Beach
2023-06-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Summer’s Beach Ventura, is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, United States
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, boogie board close to shore, the older kids boogie board, body surf, dig holes and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
How to Find Us: Come Down the handicap ramp, and if you are facing the water, turn left and we will be close by on the left hand side (that’s the plan anyways). You can look for my red SUV along the highway. It’s a Subaru Ascent with a roof rack.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

Beginner Dance Workshop- Nightclub Two-Step
2023-05-31 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: This is a beginner friendly, one-time workshop to learn the basics of Nightclub Two-Step. Be prepared for the next dance with some moves and learn how to lead (boys) and follow (girls). This is a slower smooth dance and we use this dance at a lot of our dance parties.
Who: ACHEV members, graduates and invited guests/siblings. Ages 11+ . We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. 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: Wednesday May 31st 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $12 per student.
Sign Up Sheet **If you are a guest/non-ACHEV sibling or a graduate, please sign up in the designated area at the bottom of the sign up sheet. We want to make sure that priority goes to current ACHEV members. Guests and Grads will be moved to the regular sign up sheet starting May 15th as space is available.
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.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Seal Watch Carpinteria
2023-05-30 11:30 - 13:00 | Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
What: Docent-led visit to the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary https://carpinteriasealwatch.org/
Where: Meet in the parking lot off of Bailard Ave. And then we will walk together to the bluff where we will meet the docent and view the seals.
When: Meet in Parking Lot at 11:35, we are scheduled to meet the docent on the bluff at noon.
Cost: Free
Who: ACHEV members all ages
Sign Up Here. Max 25 people
Special Notes: We ask that you talk with the kids before arriving so that they understand when viewing wildlife in their natural setting, it’s important to be calm and use calm voices. It can be pretty exciting for them. The volunteers will help with giving them a friendly, gentle reminder, if needed. Also, we are up on a high bluff, so we ask for parents to really watch the kids

Girls Self Defense Class
2023-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Ojai Valley Martial Arts, 500 N. Ventura Ave, Oak View, CA, 93022, United States
What: Self Defense class for young ladies. Your instructors will be Jordana and Tracy. No males will be present.
Who: Ladies only. ACHEV members 6th grade and older. Moms of young ladies in attendance may sign up to take the class as well, or drop off. The studio is very small, so there will probably not be room for spectators, so please plan to drop off and do not bring tag along siblings. If you are dropping off, there is a local coffee shop a block or two away called The Local Cup, or you might go visit a nearby park (Libbey Park, Foster Park, Camp Comfort).
Max 10 participants
Cost: $30 Per person. You may pay cash, check, or Venmo when you arrive.
What to wear/Bring: Wear athletic clothing i.e.; leggings, sports bra with a t shirt or tank, athletic shoes. Shorts are okay, but you may want to be cautious about wearing loose fitting shorts as we will be laying on the floor quite a bit. Bring a bottle of water.
Click Here to Sign Up 10am-12:00pm
A Second Class has been added! Sign up for the 1:00-3:00 class here – same day 5/26

Teen Game Club
2023-05-23 13:30 - 16:30, 2023-05-09 13:30 - 16:30 | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Please note I have changed the day of the week to TUESDAY for the month of May. Teen Game Club will be the 2nd & 4th TUESDAYS for May.
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.

Nature Hike & Craft
2023-05-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road (1, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
What: Hey moms of littles, let’s get together at Camarillo Grove Park for some nature play. We’ll meet in the nature center gazebo (as long as it’s available) and start with a short picture book. Then we’ll go on a hike at a comfortable pace for the younger kids, giving them time to pick up rocks and sticks and whatever else they are interested in. Camarillo Grove has a great trail that is fun, short, and just enough of an incline to make it interesting. It will take 30-45 minutes to finish the hike. We can stop at play around the boulders for a little while, and then the hike ends at the nature center. We will do a bird related nature craft after the hike, eat lunch, and play on the playground. Activities will be geared towards the 10 and under crowd, but all ages are welcome.
If you have teens, like I do, they can have fun at this park also. A mature group of teens can hike the trail on their own for exercise, and bring the family dog. My older kids like climbing the boulders – there are some big ones and it’s pretty fun. The craft I am planning is easy enough for preschoolers but would also be fun for older kids & teens who enjoy crafty things.
Where: Camarillo Grove Park. The property for Camarillo Grove Park was donated by Adolfo Camarillo. It is a former stagecoach stop, and home to the oldest tree in the district. This park is beautiful and we just love exploring here. https://www.pvrpd.org/camarillo-grove-park
Cost: There is a $3 parking fee, and there is nowhere to park to avoid the fee.
Bring: Your picnic lunch and leave it in the car for after the hike. Comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, hats, layers and sunscreen. Kids can bring nature journals, magnifying glasses, binoculars, or anything else that they think will be fun to bring for exploring.
Note: Please be aware that this is an off-leash dog park. Dogs are not allowed inside the gated nature center at all, and dogs must be on a leash on the trails (but that doesn’t mean that everyone leashes their dogs on the trail). Dogs are allowed to be off-leash everywhere else inside the park.
RSVP is needed so I have enough craft supplies, thank you! =)

ACHEV High School Graduation. Invitation Only.
2023-05-20 | CA
Contact Andie Savard if you have questions. Mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

Curriculum and Home Education Open House
2023-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Anthem Church, 390 Arcturus St, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360
Have you ever wondered how other families approach their home education? Would you like a peek?
Come and see a variety of curriculum choices that have been used by veteran homeschoolers for all grade levels. Open to the public!
This is a great event to invite friends who may be interested in home education – we will also have a new to home education resources table.

Glass Bottom Boat Tour- Morro Bay
2023-05-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Morro Bay whale Watching, 699 Embarcadero, Morro Bay, CA, 93442, United States
What: View Morro Bay above water and below from our semi-submersible vessel. See schools of fish, jellyfish and kelp, from inside the boat! From above deck, see our local sea otter, harbor seal and sea lion populations. We’ll have a private educational tour that includes the history of Morro Rock. 45-60 minute tour.
Time: TBD I am aiming for a tour at 11am (earliest), 12pm, 1pm, or 2pm (latest). I have contacted the company already and ensured availability, but I need another family or two committed to joining the tour before I actually book it. We should be able to get the time that we want, so if you have a preference please tell me.
Who: ACHEV Families, including non- ACHEV siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc.
Cost: $15-$20 per person . A private tour is $300 with a maximum of 21 people. If we fill the boat, it works out to about $15 per person. I will need to collect $ in advance and will contact you to arrange that after you sign up.
Morro Bay is a beautiful place to take a day trip and the closest place that I am aware of that you can view sea otters in the wild. There are so many fun things to do there. Some activities I hope to include in our day (optional) is a visit to the Morro Bay natural History Museum https://www.morrobay.org/listing/morro-bay-state-park-museum-of-natural-history/15568/ If others are interested, I can contact them to see if i can book a docent led tour/field trip either before or after our sub sea tour. Another great place to visit if you are studying sea creatures this year, is the Elephant Seals in San Simeon The viewing point is 40 minutes North of Morro Bay. it is not the peak time to see large populations, so before deciding to visit here, I would call to see what the likelihood of seeing elephant seals is. I am also thinking about renting kayaks and kayaking around the harbor – when my husband and I did this a long time ago, we were actually kayaking alongside sea otters.
Sign Up Here

Teen/Tween Girls Get-Together at the Park, Ojai
2023-05-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Camp Comfort, 11969 North Creek Road, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
What: We would love to invite all ACHEV girls 6th grade and up to meet up at the park for some time together drawing/doing art projects and getting to know each other. If your daughter likes baking, she can bring a home-baked treat and recipe to share with the other girls.
We are meeting at Camp Comfort Park in Ojai. Let’s meet up somewhere near the playground.
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
What to Bring:

Blanket/chair
Drawing supplies/Art Journal
Any other craft your daughter is working on (friendship bracelets, watercolor, knitting, etc)
(Optional) Home baked treat/snack and recipe
Picnic lunch
$2 parking fee

We plan on having a get together in this area one Monday every month, so keep your eye out on the calendar and plan to join us.
Note: If you have younger kids, I am also adding park day to the calendar at the same time and place for littles. I have a 5 and 7 year old (boy/girl) who will be playing at the park while the older girls visit with each other.

Ojai Park Day
2023-05-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Camp Comfort, 11969 North Creek Road, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
We’d like to invite all ACHEV kids to play and explore with us at Camp Comfort Park in Ojai. The Ventura River runs along this beautiful park. Let’s meet near the playground area. This park has a nice playground, restrooms, good parking, lots of shade trees and space for exploring.
https://www.lotsafunmaps.com/Ventura/Camp_Comfort_Park_Ojai.html
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
Some things you might want to bring:

Picnic lunch, blanket/chairs
Outside toys
Nature journals, magnifying glasses, bug houses, etc
Clothes that can get dirty

I have a 5 year old boy and 7 year old girl, and I would love for them to get to know some other littles in ACHEV
Note: There is an ACHEV girls art/drawing and get together for 6th grade and up same time and place if you have older girls that want to come.
Please let me know if you are coming and with what ages. If you let me know ahead of time that you are coming, I will put together a nature craft for us to do together at the park. rsvp to bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
We plan on doing this one Monday every month this school year, so please keep your eye on the calendar and plan to join

Mom's Night Out - facials and fellowship!
2023-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | The Adam’s home, 331 River St., Fillmore, CA, 93015
Come pamper yourself and relax!
Tysha Adams is hosting a fun Moms Night Out event at her home. It will be a wonderful evening of fellowship and Mary Kay facials. You will leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated!
Please RSVP to Tysha by Wednesday, May 3: (805) 625-2386 or adadams7@yahoo.com.

Field Trip: The Music Man Jr.
2023-05-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Oaks Christian School, 31749 La Tienda Road, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States
What: Oaks Christian Middle School Theater Department presents Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man Jr.”
Who: ACHEV Members grades K-12 and parents. I am sorry, but the school has said no babies or siblings younger than kindergarten, so if you plan to come you will need to make babysitting arrangements for your younger children.
Cost: Free
Parking and arrival details will come in April.
I have reserved space for ACHEV to this special school field trip showing. They are requiring a final headcount by April 1st, so the deadline to sign up is March 31st.
Sign Up Here.

Camarillo Park Day
2023-05-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Come meet up with us for a play date at Arneill Ranch Park. This is Camarillo’s newly renovated park. We will bring bikes/scooters since there is a dirt track that is fun for younger kids to ride on. We hope to see lots of friends there =)
RSVP is appreciated in case we need to change anything due to illness or rain. bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457

ACHEV Prom
2023-04-29 17:30 - 21:30 | CA
ACHEV students 10th – 12th grade, you are invited to ACHEV’s first ever prom!
Saturday April 29, 5:30-9:30 pm
5858 Terra Bella Lane, Camarillo
Please RSVP by April 21
$60 – includes dinner and dancing
Our prom is different from other ACHEV dances, so please read these important details so you will be prepared. Thank you.
Please RSVP and purchase your ticket in advance, no later than April 21.
Payment options:

Zelle (Preferred) darylavril@hotmail.com, put “ACHEV prom” in memo.
Mail a check to: Avril Hill 217 Nellora st, Camarillo, CA 93010
Make arrangements to deliver payment in person

If you purchase a ticket but are unable to attend, we will gladly refund if notified no later than April 22. Sorry, no refunds possible after April 22.
GUEST: ACHEV student grades 10-12 may purchase a ticket, and may decide to also invite one guest, 9th grade or older, including graduates. Your guest will also need to purchase a ticket. A guest can be an ACHEV 9th grader, or a non-ACHEV 9-12 grader, or graduate. This is a non-dating group event – in a sense, everyone is “going solo” with ACHEV students grades 10-12 having the option to invite a guest.
Please RSVP for your guest on the sign up sheet and confirm that they have read the dress code and etiquette.
CHAPERONES: Due to space constraints, chaperone priority will go to parents of ACHEV 12th graders first, then ACHEV parents of 10-11th graders, then others parents as space permits. Chaperones will have assigned duties throughout the evening. Thank you.
DINNER is included, catered from Presto Pasta.
PROM KING & QUEEN: We will have an opportunity to vote for a class of 2023 prom King and Queen.
The venue is a lovely private property in Camarillo, generously offered to us by friends of the Hill family. We will not have access to the home, so there will be portaloos. The event will be held outside, so please be prepared for possible cool weather.
Please remember:

The prom is a non-dating group event. (No Public display of affection.)
Be respectful in your speech and behavior toward everyone.
Be careful and respectful of the venue.
Display Christ-like, welcoming attitude toward all.
No inappropriate forms of dancing.
Only ticket holders and chaperones will be allowed at this event.

We will be upholding the dress code. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us ahead.
The Prom is a truly formal event – suits and ties for the gentlemen, and long or below knee length formal gowns for the ladies. Please note if a gown has sheer layers, solid fabric must be below the knee.
Gentlemen:

Tuxedo or suit.
Dress-shirt must remain tucked in.
Tie required. It may be a traditional tie, a bow tie, or ascot tie.

Ladies

Long or below knee length formal gowns. If there is a sheer overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to reach below the knee. No skirt slits above the knee.
Please wear leggings or shorts underneath.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide.
No exposed cleavage or bra straps.
No peek-a-boo holes or sheer openings.

NO STILETTOS or pointy heels. We are dancing on a basketball court and it has little holes in it that your shoe will get stuck in. We encourage comfortable dress shoes.

Questions? Please contact Avril Hill at darylavril@hotmail.com.
Here is the sign up! Looking forward to seeing you all at the prom!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UpfcDvRnfnhGyritLVywyVN007LIA8LR4Lmonsju6u4/edit?usp=sharing
Special thanks to Rochelle Hill and Lillian Elliot and their parents for arranging this special ACHEV event.

Mom's Night Out Cooking Class with Chef Steph!
2023-04-28 16:30 - 19:30 | The Leite’s Home, 10185 Churchman Lane, Camarillo, CA, 93012
Mom’s Night Out Cooking Class in a Private Home
Bring your apron, your chef’s hat and be ready to roll up your sleeves to learn to cook a new, exciting, elegant, delicious meal! Amy Leite is hosting Chef Steph (https://potstockandladle.com/index.php/about-chef-steph/) for Achev’s first ever Mom’s Night Out Cooking Class on April 28 from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm at her home in Santa Rosa Valley.
Cooking class menu:
Appetizer
Herb and Cheese Palmiers
Main course
Parmigiano Reggiano Crusted Chicken with Orzo, Tomato, Red Onion, Garbanzo Bean Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Dessert
Individual Chocolate Lava Cakes
After the class, we will enjoy a relaxed evening of fellowship as we dine together on what we have made.
There are only six spots available so please sign up soon! Cost: $60, non-refundable deposit of full amount due by 4/10 to hold your spot. Payment options: cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle. Further details will be provided once you reserve your seat in the class. If you need to cancel once you’ve reserved your spot, if there are ladies on the waitlist, you may sell your spot to them and remove your name from the class list.
Please contact Amy Leite with any questions: amyrleite@gmail.com.

Bon appétit!

Berry Picking Field Trip
2023-04-26 11:00 - 12:30 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Field Trip at One Acre Farm! One Acre Farm grows delicious organic blueberries and strawberries. We are expecting there will be plenty of strawberries for picking and hopefully lots of blueberries as well. This growing season has been an odd one for them with the extended colder and gloomy weather. The sun has finally come out and has been ripening the berries.

Learn first hand about…
Growing Fruit
Planting
Selling
Small Business Farming…We love teaching our future generations and would love to pass our knowledge and encouragement on to them!

Cost: $3 per 6 oz blueberries/ $24 per full bucket
$7 per pound strawberries (@ 44 cents per ounce)
Pay with cash or card

It is best to use the buckets they provide to pick your berries into, but you can bring your own containers for taking the berries home to save plastic, or they will provide plastic clamshell containers for free if you do not have your own take home containers.

Who: All ages. All ACHEV families. This is a fun field trip to invite Grandparents to join in.
One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch on the outskirts of Camarillo right off of Santa Rosa Rd. I will email everyone more specific details for parking/directions before the field trip.
Sign Up Here

Teen Game Club
2023-04-24 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.
We usually have teen game club every 2nd and 4th Monday in Camarillo.

Teen/Tween Girls Get-Together at the Park, Ojai
2023-04-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Camp Comfort, 11969 North Creek Road, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
What: We would love to invite all ACHEV girls 6th grade and up to meet up at the park for some time together drawing/doing art projects and getting to know each other. If your daughter likes baking, she can bring a home-baked treat and recipe to share with the other girls.
We are meeting at Camp Comfort Park in Ojai. This is actually our first time ever going to this park. Let’s meet up somewhere near the playground.
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
What to Bring:

Blanket/chair
Drawing supplies/Art Journal
Any other craft your daughter is working on (friendship bracelets, watercolor, knitting, etc)
(Optional) Home baked treat/snack and recipe
Picnic lunch
$2 parking fee

We plan on having a get together in this area one Monday every month, so keep your eye out on the calendar and plan to join us.
Note: If you have younger kids, I am also adding park day to the calendar at the same time and place for littles. I have a 5 and 7 year old (boy/girl) who will be playing at the park while the older girls visit with each other.

Ojai Park Day
2023-04-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Camp Comfort, 11969 North Creek Road, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
We’d like to invite all ACHEV kids to play and explore with us at Camp Comfort Park in Ojai. This will actually be my first time ever visiting this park, so we are looking forward to exploring it. Let’s try to meet somewhere near the playground area.
https://www.lotsafunmaps.com/Ventura/Camp_Comfort_Park_Ojai.html
Please note there is a $2 parking fee.
Some things you might want to bring:

Picnic lunch, blanket/chairs
Outside toys
Nature journals, magnifying glasses, bug houses, etc
Clothes that can get dirty

I have a 5 year old boy and 7 year old girl, and I would love for them to get to know some other littles in ACHEV
Note: There is an ACHEV girls art/drawing and get together for 6th grade and up same time and place if you have older girls that want to come.
Please let me know if you are coming and with what ages. If you let me know ahead of time that you are coming, I will put together a nature craft for us to do together at the park. rsvp to bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
We plan on doing this one Monday every month this school year, so please keep your eye on the calendar and plan to join

Nature Track Field Trip to Gaviota State Park
2023-04-19 09:30 - 14:00 | Gaviota State Park, 1595 US-101, Goleta, CA, 93117, United States
What: Field Trip with Nature Track to Gaviota State Park (not beach). Emphasis: Plants and animals, habitats, human use of the land, natives.
Specially trained naturalists, who enjoy sharing their knowledge and love of the outdoors with students, lead NatureTrack adventures. “The not-for-profit NatureTrack advocates the educational approach of noted author and educator David Sobel that fosters a child’s love of the earth while also developing a child’s academic and social competence. David Sobel’s most recent book “Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms & Communities” offers scientific and anecdotal evidence that placed-based education is successfully meeting, and in many cases surpassing, the various standards and mandates that are increasingly a part of educational reform in this country.”
You can read more about NatureTrack here
Who: All ACHEV Members. This field trip is geared towards K-8, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
Cost: Free
Where: We will be at Gaviota State Park, not the beach. Exact meetup location details will be given was we get closer to the field trip date.
Waivers must be completed at least one week in advance, scanned and emailed to Monica Zamora at monicazam@gmail.com
Waiver in English
Waiver en Espanol
Sign Up Sheet Here
Additional Details:

We will be splitting up into two groups so that the docents can give plenty of attention to each student.
We will be eating lunch on the trail, as I understand it. They ask that each student has their own backpack with two water bottles and lunch. Just make sure you bring enough food and water for yourself and your kids with you on the walk – if you want to carry it all, or have your kids carry their own is up to you.
Parents attending will be asked to participate in all activities with the exception of answering questions intended for the students!
Students are discouraged from bringing cell phones or cameras with them on the trail. Parents may have a cell phone/camera, but they would like parents to set a good example in not using them on the trip. I think it is fine for the parents to take some pictures or use a cell phone if necessary, but please make sure it is not a distraction.
Participants should wear long pants, closed toed sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen.

Gilchrist Farm Gold Rush/Pioneer Experience
2023-04-11 09:00 - 14:30 | Gilchrist Farm, 30116 BOUQUET CANYON ROAD, SANTA CLARITA, CA, 91390
We’re planning a very special day trip to Gilchrist Farm in Santa Clarita. Come enjoy their Gold Rush program and their amazing Sheep to Spindle experience. This is a history-packed field trip I’ve wanted to do for a long time!
They will be closed to the public during this week, so it will be only homeschool field trips, and possibly just ours this day.
What: Pioneer and Fiber Arts at Gilchrist Farm
When: Tuesday, April 11, prompt 9am arrival
Who: ACHEV families and students of all ages
Cost: $30 for students age 8 and up; $10 for ages 3-7; No charge for adults and children 2 and under.

Deadline: Cash or check due to Susan Pineda by Friday, April 7, or pay them directly with Venmo (@gilchrist-farm) and Zelle (661-645-2517). No refunds after April 7 as we need a final headcount that afternoon and also we want to check in quickly and start the experience upon arrival. Checks made payable to Gilchrist Farm. Thank you.

More about the day:
9:00 Arrive-Welcome to the Farm!
9:15-10:00 Farm Tour & Farm Animal Visit. Meet the lambs, goats, chickens, pigs, cows, bunnies, ducks, horses and other animal friends of Gilchrist Farm! See the Garden!
10:00-12:00 Sheep to Spindle-Full Fiber Arts Program. Learn about Sheep Shearing. Full Sheep to Spindle program. Touch the wool, clean the wool, card the wool, spin the wool! Try the spindle!
12:00-12:45 Lunch Break
12:45-2:00 Gold Rush! Pioneer Arts on the Farm. Pan for Gold, make butter, use an old fashioned washboard, learn from historical women about life in California during the Gold Rush. Candle Dipping.
Questions? Contact Susan Pineda (must_sew@yahoo.com or 805-407-6851).
Mailing address for payment: 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura 93003.
SIGN UP with this google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J0WJ7SwMUjoyMfMespOQwY7lL34FPBFLJ6W6zFoD06I/edit?usp=sharing

Teen Game Club
2023-04-10 13:30 - 16:30 | Elliott Home, 2309 Moreno Drive, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
**Please note the location has been changed for today due to illness in the Adair home. Game Club will be at the Elliott Home today.** Address below.
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. RSVP to Amy E. 502-376-8317
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.
We usually have teen game club every 2nd and 4th Monday in Camarillo.

**Cancelled due to illness**Camarillo Park Day
2023-04-10 11:30 - 13:00 | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
I’m sorry, we have to cancel park day this time due to the flu =( Please join us at the Ojai park day later this month.
Come meet up with us for a play date at Arneill Ranch Park. This is Camarillo’s newly renovated park. We will bring bikes since there is a dirt track that is fun for younger kids to ride on. We hope to see lots of friends there =)
RSVP is appreciated in case we need to change anything due to illness or rain. bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457

Guide Dogs of America Field Trip
2023-04-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Guide Dogs of America, 13479 Glenoaks, Sylmar, 91342, United States
What: Andie Savard and her daughter Rebekah, ACHEV 2021 Graduate and puppy raiser for Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines have arranged a tour for us. Andie and Rebekah will be attending the field trip.
Come see where guide and service dogs are born and trained to become helpers in society, and learn how families like yours can make a difference in a blind, autistic, or veteran person’s life!
Who: ACHEV Students age 9 and up and their parents. No children under age 9 are permitted on the campus. We must have a minimum of 15 STUDENTS attend. We can have parent chaperones. The max group size is 50.
Cost: FREE
Additional Info:

Carpooling is suggested. Parking is in the rear.
Please arrive 15 minutes early, by 1:15pm.
View the pre-trip items (linked below) for parents to use to get the most out of the tour.
Contact Andie with any questions: Andie Savard 805/561-8231 mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

Sign Up Sheet Here
Resources to Review Before Your Field Trip

2022 how children can help
GDA Answer Sheet 4-8
GDA TLC Book List Updated Oct 2021 PRINT Version FINAL
GDA_TLC Facts at a Glance 2022r2
GDA_TLC-FAQ-20
HandDrawnDog
Interacting-Service-Dog-Teams2
Question for review4-8
Questions_And_Answers
Autism Service Dog Story, video
Retired Combat Veteran service dog story, video

Sock Hop
2023-03-31 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
We need your help! Volunteer opportunities:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TEP2ZNMU27g80RlIkdv5dFXCYa-00KCAp_1EYC6kiqU/edit?usp=sharing

Calvary Center Stage Production of Peter & the Wolf
2023-03-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Calvary Community Westlake, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States
What: A special school field trip production of Peter & The Wolf. Last year we attended their production of Frozen Jr. and it was a very memorable event!
Calvary Center Stage is cordially inviting your school to attend a production of Peter & the Wolf and other concert pieces in collaboration with Los Robles Children’s Choir and the Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra. This is a free event, but a reservation is necessary to secure seats. I have reserved 30 seats for ACHEV. There is only one date for the show on Friday, March 31 @ 10:00 am. The show will run approximately 45 minutes, and students will have an opportunity to play some of the instruments in the lobby after the concert.
Although the performance is only 45 minutes, students will have a chance to try some of the instruments in the lobby after the concert. This will be made available until 11:15 am.
This is an Open Seating Event. Doors open a half hour before the performance. I would like to meet up in front a little early (before doors open at 9:30) so we can try to sit together as a group. Last year, they did organize us by group and have special assigned seating by group. As the event gets closer, I will confirm with them what the seating arrangements will be and let everyone know what to do and where to meet.
Sign Up Here. Sign up deadline is March 24, 2023. Please include all students and parents attending on the sign up sheet.
