ACHEV

Elementary PE Group
2024-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | PV Fields Playground, 152 Westpark Ct, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
3/15 – this meeting is at PV Fields playground https://www.pvrpd.org/pleasant-valley-fields
What: Please join us in engaging our younger elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity. Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit, but something that they can be successful at. Structured PE activities will be 30 minutes long and not more than 45 minutes. Afterwards we will have optional free play.
Parents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities and do a different activity every month. If you need equipment, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have. We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment. Some examples: Relay races, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light, trash can basketball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag/Blob tag, dodgeball, jump rope games, push up games, track and field games, etc.
Who: ACHEV members under 10 and parents. ACHEV members over 10 are welcome to come and help the younger kids with the activities, sit and watch, or go play volleyball with the ACHEV volleyball group at Pitts Ranch. Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball).
Elementary PE is not a drop off event, and parents should be available and willing to help their children through the activities, giving assistance and encouragement as needed.
Elementary PE is a co-op, but will remain open for ACHEV members to join us any time. Please consider joining us regularly and helping plan activities. We need to have a core group of people that intend to prioritize this activity on their calendar. The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar. All Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park with the exception of two dates that we anticipate will be at PV Fields (Camarillo). Details will be kept up to date on the calendar. Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us. We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning.

9/29/23

10/13/23
PV Fields

10/27/23

11/10/23

12/1/23

12/15/23

1/19/24

2/2/24

2/16/24

3/1/24

3/15/24
PV Fields

4/19/24

5/3/2024

5/24/2024

Peter & the Wolf: The Voice, the Instrument, and the Wolf
2024-03-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Calvary Community Westlake, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States
What: Join us for a concert featuring story telling and the best music written for young musicians including pieces from Peter and the Wolf, The Greatest Showman, and the Mandalorian.
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. I should be able to secure more seats if I know that more people want to go, so please sign up, and if it is full already put yourself on the wait list. There is only one date for the show on Friday, March 15@ 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.
I would like to meet up in front a little early (before doors open at 9:30) so we can try to go in as a group. Last year, they did 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 7, 2024. Please include all students and parents attending on the sign up sheet.

Fine Arts Festival 2024
2024-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Temple Avenue Baptist Church, 1601 Temple Avenue, Camarillo, CA
The ACHEV Fine Arts Festival is back! This year it will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 9th at Temple Avenue Baptist Church in Camarillo. The Arts Festival is a wonderful time for our students to share their God-given talents. This is a non-judged activity, designed to appreciate the talents of our ACHEV homeschool community. Due to time constraints, we may need to limit the number of activities per person (i.e., 2 solo events) depending on how many entries we receive.
We’ve had an amazing response in the past with such creative entries as comedic skits, dance, bands, mime, poetry reading, excerpts from plays, films, instrumental solos (piano, guitar, harp, violin…), vocal solos, photography, drawings, sewing, knitting, models and more. This is a great opportunity to recognize and encourage the hard work that goes into developing these life-enriching skills.
We ask that all performing and fine art be appropriate for families with young children and glorifying to God. When our families come together as a group, we hope to create an atmosphere that allows for consideration and grace.
Values we trust every ACHEV family to embrace are:

Artist/performer – Personal opinions and freedoms can and should at times be humbly set aside temporarily for the sake of the community. A good rule of thumb is if you have any concern it might offend, chose something safer to perform/create/wear. Remember all ages may be present, and ask yourself, “Will it honor God?”, and “Will it bless those who hear and see?”
Audience – There is a time and place to graciously make allowances for the differing opinions about what is appropriate to perform/create/wear. Since this event serves our entire membership, we can expect our diverse community to be just that: diverse. That is part of the beauty of community. We offer benefit of the doubt that each participant sincerely desires to honor God and bless those who hear and see.

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Please fill out your submission forms no later than Friday February 23rd. There is a good deal of planning that needs to be done ahead of the event to coordinate all the performances, create and print the program, etc. If you can submit your form earlier, that is very helpful. We will not be accepting submissions after the deadline. You must submit a separate form for each piece of artwork and each performance. Visual Arts need to be dropped off no later than Sunday February 25th (form is still required by Feb 23rd).
To make this event happen, we need all parents to volunteer. We are asking every family to bring a plate of cookies/finger-snacks to share AND to volunteer for one of the jobs listed in the Google Form linked below. We will contact you before the festival to let you know what your job will be. Thank you for all of your help!
Click on the forms below to sign up!
Volunteer Form (required for all families)
Visual Arts Entry Form
Performing Arts Entry Form
Please drop off your fine art no later than Sunday February 25th.
Camarillo Art Drop Off:
Holly Larson: 1670 Birchspring Walk, Camarillo, CA 93012 Call or text to arrange drop off 805-302-9045. Porch drop off.
Ventura Art Drop Off:
Vanessa Espinoza:10926 Telegraph Rd. Apt 104, Ventura, CA 93004 Call or text to arrange drop off 805-443-1738

Please help us make the fine arts presentation beautiful and honor your child’s artwork by putting it in a frame. You can borrow a frame from something else in your house, buy used from the thrift store, or reach out on ACHEV members facebook page and ask to borrow something. If it is a stretched canvas, a frame is not needed.

Tracking: Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
2024-03-07 09:30 - 16:30 | CA
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. 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 29 (Mon) May 16 (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

** March 7th Outing Details & Confirmation**
Robert Remedi Phone: 805-499-2924 E-mail: robremedi@hotmail.com
Date: THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024
Site: WILDWOOD PARK
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Topic: TRACKING AND AWARENESS **
** This outing is rated moderate; it has a potential of 4+ miles, starting downhill then returning uphill. Option to visit a waterfall, which is approx 4 miles. Topic will cover Tracking and Awareness: On this walk, students will learn about and search for animal track and sign, which are 7 main signs (evidence) of wildlife. We will also focus on awareness techniques, from wide-angle vision, to stalking, to camouflage, to quiet observation. Time permitting, each student will make and take home a plaster cast of a local animal footprint. Be amazed at how much wildlife is to be seen and discovered, often over 50 species. And prepare for a day of exploration, on and off-trail!!
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). ** If you already completed them, no need to complete another set for this season (February – June 2024). Thank you.
**NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED THE FORMS FOR THE NEEW SEASON, NO NEED TO COMPLETE THEM AGAIN.
Parents and Chaperones welcome to attend.
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: -none-
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** DIRECTIONS **
Directions to: WILDWOOD PARK
(928 West Avenida de los Arboles, 91360)
PIN:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wildwood+Regional+Park/@34.2197488,-118.9035118,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80e830571cadfb85:0x543548c07d569879!8m2!3d34.2197488!4d-118.9035118!16s%2Fg%2F11bwd8vl84?entry=ttu

From VENTURA/OXNARD/CAMARILLO (101 Fwy South):
(Coming from Ventura/Oxnard/Camarillo) –>> Take the 101 Fwy SOUTH……
…Exit at LYNN ROAD, Turn LEFT/North at the offramp stoplight.
Travel about 4 miles to AVENIDA DE LOS ARBOLES stoplight….
……Turn LEFT onto Ave. de Los Arboles.
Travel about 1.5 miles….just before the road curves right onto Big Sky Drive……
…turn LEFT into the main parking lot.
WE MEET HERE: 9:25am, Wildwood Pk, Ave.de los Arboles in Thous. Oaks, Main Parking lot.
(arrive a little early to sign-in, submit paperwork)

From SAN FERNANDO VALLEY (taking the 101 Fwy NORTH):
Coming from the San Fernando Valley/Westlake Villg, Take the 101 Fwy NORTH……
…Exit at LYNN ROAD, Turn RIGHT/North at the offramp stoplight.
Travel about 4 miles to AVENIDA DE LOS ARBOLES stoplight….
……Turn LEFT onto Avenida de Los Arboles.
Travel about 1.5 miles….just before the road curves right onto Big Sky Drive……
…turn LEFT into the main parking lot.
WE MEET HERE: 9:25am, Wildwood Pk, Ave.de los Arboles in Thous. Oaks, Main Parking lot.
(arrive a little early to sign-in, submit paperwork)

From the SIMI VALLEY (taking the 23 West):
Coming from Simi Valley – Taking the 23 SOUTH…..
…Exit at AVENIDA DE LOOS ARBOLES, Turn RIGHT at the offramp stoplight.
Travel about 7 miles, passing over Lynn Road.
Go 1.5 miles past Lynn Road….just before the road curves right onto Big Sky Drive..
…turn LEFT into the main parking lot.

WE MEET HERE: 9:25am, Wildwood Pk, Ave.de los Arboles in Thous. Oaks, Main Parking lot.
(arrive a little early to sign-in, submit paperwork)

Seal Watch - Carpinteria
2024-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary, 6145 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
What: Docent-led visit to the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary https://carpinteriasealwatch.org/ . At this time, the seals should be pupping.
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 10:40, we are scheduled to meet the docent on the bluff at 11AM. Arrive earlier if you want to use a restroom before we start. There is a restroom at the neighboring park/softball fields.
Cost: Free
Who: ACHEV members all ages
Sign Up Here. Max 25 people
Optional After the Field Trip: Please join us for a picnic lunch and playing around on the beach right next to the seal watch area. There will be a negative tide at 12:42 pm so it will be a perfect time to explore tidepools! Bring an easy lunch that won’t be too burdensome to carry in a backpack.
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
Dogs are not permitted, they scare the seals.

**Cancelled**Ventura Park Day
2024-02-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackburn Park Ventura, CA, 10557 Los Altos St, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
**Sorry, this park day has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. The next Ventura Park Days will be March 14th & March 28th.
Join us for park day at Arroyo Verde Park! Park days are a great way for kids and parents to make friends while enjoying some exercise and fresh air.
Meeting Spot: Let’s meet at the long picnic table next to the larger playground.
All ages are welcome. Older kids might opt to go for a hike while younger kids play near the playground. RSVP not required, but helpful. Contact organizer for rsvp or questions.

Santa Paula Agriculture Museum Field Trip
2024-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Agriculture Museum Field Trip, 926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
What: Students, educators and community members are invited to participate in a fun, hands-on tour of learning stations and exhibits throughout the Ag Museum galleries. The stations focus on second-grade curriculum, including plant growth, farm to table labor dynamics, seasonal produce, beneficial insects, farm practices past and present, water issues, and more! Visitors can also explore the Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibits, explore themed garden beds, sit on an Oliver tractor, and experience many more hands-on interactive displays.
Cost: $7 per student ages 5+. Bring cash. Parent Chaperones and younger siblings free.
When: Tour begins at 9:30, but please arrive at 9:15 for me to check you in, collect cash, and put on name tags. Please try to bring exact cash. I don’t know how much change I will have.
They ask that parent chaperones remain attentive and involved in the tour.
Please view the teacher packet for guidelines as well as educational resources relating to our tourFY24 AG Teacher Packet (1)
If you would like to bring a picnic lunch for after the tour, they recommend eating under the gazebo across the railroad from the museum.
Sign Up Sheet Here!

Ventura Park Day
2024-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackburn Park Ventura, CA, 10557 Los Altos St, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Join us for park day at Arroyo Verde Park! Park days are a great way for kids and parents to make friends while enjoying some exercise and fresh air.
Meeting Spot: Let’s meet at the long picnic table next to the larger playground.
All ages are welcome. Older kids might opt to go for a hike while younger kids play near the playground. RSVP not required, but helpful. Contact organizer for rsvp or questions.

Valentine's Party
2024-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Mel Vincent Park, 668 Calistoga Road, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Valentine’s Day Exchange
Monday February 12th at 2:00 pm
Mel Vincent Park in Camarillo
Join us for sweet fellowship and fun for all ages. Each student (preschool thru high school) should be bring unaddressed Valentines for approximately 20 (exact numbers will be available on the spreadsheet to come). We’ll decorate collection bags, pass out Valentines that you‘ve made at home, listen to a little Valentine story, share some snacks, and play in the park.
Please sign up here by February 1st!
Questions? Contact Barbara Richert
pjr3blr@aol.com or 805 341-6614

Middle & High School Art Classes
2024-02-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Art-N-You, 930 Hickory View Circle, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
You must register in advance for these classes, as space is very limited. See details below to register.
Register at www.Art-n-You.com/classes. Questions? Call Michelle 805 443-1555
Payments accepted thru Venmo, Google Pay, cash, or check
ACHEV Art Class 2024 View Flier Here
805.443.1555
930 Hickory View Circle
Camarillo, CA 93012
Vision Boards -Mixed Media
2 weeks – Mondays 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Jan 29 & Feb 5
$65 – includes supplies
As we begin our new year what do you want to focus on? Or is there
a scripture that inspires you?
In this workshop we will experiment with collage, printing, painting,
splashing and having fun with acrylic paints! Art will be on a canvas
board. Please cut out some pictures from a magazine or have a
word for this project.
Expand Your Drawing Skills
5 weeks – Mondays 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Feb 26, Mar 4-25
$90
Students will bring their sketchbooks to class and learn how to
emphasize value and work on their sketching skills which are
fundamental to drawing and painting. We will begin with a still life,
perspective of a castle, portrait as well as a figure. I will assign
homework so they can continue exercises outside of class.
Portraiture with Oil Paints
4 weeks – Mondays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
April 1 – 22 (no joke!)
$185 – includes oil paints only
Building on the idea of value we will sketch out a simple portrait and
then learn how to mix flesh tones for light and in shadow.
Pease bring 2 filbert brushes (#8 & 10 – they are roughly ¼ and ½ “
wide), a variety of flats and round brushes, 2 canvases or canvas
boards, and a roll of paper towels or a rag to clean brushes.
Register at www.Art-n-You.com/classes. Questions? Call Michelle

Middle & High School Art Classes
2024-01-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Art-N-You, 930 Hickory View Circle, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
You must register in advance for these classes, as space is very limited. See details below to register.
Register at www.Art-n-You.com/classes. Questions? Call Michelle 805 443-1555
Payments accepted thru Venmo, Google Pay, cash, or check
ACHEV Art Class 2024
805.443.1555
930 Hickory View Circle
Camarillo, CA 93012
Vision Boards -Mixed Media
2 weeks – Mondays 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Jan 29 & Feb 5
$65 – includes supplies
As we begin our new year what do you want to focus on? Or is there
a scripture that inspires you?
In this workshop we will experiment with collage, printing, painting,
splashing and having fun with acrylic paints! Art will be on a canvas
board. Please cut out some pictures from a magazine or have a
word for this project.
Expand Your Drawing Skills
5 weeks – Mondays 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Feb 26, Mar 4-25
$90
Students will bring their sketchbooks to class and learn how to
emphasize value and work on their sketching skills which are
fundamental to drawing and painting. We will begin with a still life,
perspective of a castle, portrait as well as a figure. I will assign
homework so they can continue exercises outside of class.
Portraiture with Oil Paints
4 weeks – Mondays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
April 1 – 22 (no joke!)
$185 – includes oil paints only
Building on the idea of value we will sketch out a simple portrait and
then learn how to mix flesh tones for light and in shadow.
Pease bring 2 filbert brushes (#8 & 10 – they are roughly ¼ and ½ “
wide), a variety of flats and round brushes, 2 canvases or canvas
boards, and a roll of paper towels or a rag to clean brushes.
Register at www.Art-n-You.com/classes. Questions? Call Michelle

English Country Dance Formal
2024-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Of Winters Past 2024 flyer
We are working on securing live music for this event! We will keep you posted.
Can you help? We need many volunteers to make the evening run smoothly. Thank you.
Volunteer googlesheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-_JRF7jKoaz_2jQjo6LCWxbPNmDMCpEpxdeQzgc8TY4/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Contact Tina Beeson at (805) 551-5479.

Channel Islands Visitor Center Field Trip
2024-01-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
What: Channel Islands Visitor Center Field Trip Program – Sea Star Super Powers! Students observe organisms of the kelp forest ecosystem investigating the structures and adaptations that help them survive.
Visit Overview :
• Welcome and Orientation, 5 minutes
• Park film, “A Treasure in the Sea,” 25 minutes; length may not be appropriate for students under five.
• Ranger Program, 30 minutes
• Self-directed tour in three rotation groups, 45 -60 minutes total (15 -20 minutes in each rotation). Junior
Ranger worksheets will be provided the day of your visit for this portion:
• Visitor Center exhibits (tidepool tank, artifact touch table, pygmy mammoth & terrestrial exhibits)
• Native Plant Garden
• Observation Tower/ Ocean Exhibits/Topographic Maps
Who: ACHEV Members all ages. Program geared toward 2nd-5th graders, but all ages welcome along with parents.
When: Wednesday, January 24th at 9:45. Arrive by 9:30.
How Much: Free!
Rules to Review with Students before Your Visit
• Move safely during your visit: Walk, don’t run.
• To protect them, do not touch the tidepool tank live animals. You may touch items on the touch table.
• Enjoy the exhibits in the stairwell; the elevator is for people who are not able to use the stairs.
• Use “inside voices” in the visitor center area; there are people working upstairs.
• Please use your pencils to draw on your paper only, not on the walls.
• It’s okay to wave to friends from the observation tower, but please don’t shout.
Bookstore/Gift Shop Regulations
• You must notify us prior to your visit if you will allow students to shop after the program by emailing
chis_education@nps.gov.
• Shopping is only allowed AFTER the program, NOT during their rotations through the visitor center.
• Shopping must be managed by the teachers and chaperones.
• Only 5 students allowed in the store at one time with at least 1 chaperone to oversee them.
• 5 minute limit for shopping then they must join the checkout line and the next group can enter.
• No returns allowed.
• If there are non-school group visitors in line for the register, they can move to the front of the line.
• At least one adult must escort each group in the store and are responsible for the above rules, student
behavior, and making sure students understand if they have enough money for their purchase (including
tax) before they checkout.
• If these guidelines are not being managed by the teachers and chaperones, the ranger or store staff will
ask your group to leave the store area and students will not be able to shop.
Sign Up Sheet Here

Joni & Friends Field Trip
2024-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Joni & Friends Headquarters, 30009 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301, United States
What: Please join us for a tour of the amazing non-profit Christian organization, Joni and Friends. Learn about the history of Joni and Friends, our current work around the world, and meet our staff!
Since 1979 Joni and Friends has committed to reaching and serving people with disabilities with practical help and the saving love of Jesus.
The Joni and Friends International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California serves as the administrative hub for ministry programs around the world. With every wheelchair and Bible delivered, every retreat and respite event held, and every church mobilized to integrate and honor people with disabilities, Joni and Friends follows the call of Jesus found in Luke 14:“Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.… Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full” (Luke 14:21, 23, NIV).
If you aren’t familiar with this wonderful ministry, check out their website: https://joniandfriends.org/about/
Optional lunch/park play date at local Reyes Adobe Park after the tour. 31400 Rainbow Crest Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301. Let me know if you plan to join us for that.
Cost: Free. No suggested donation, but as a non-profit organization, they do value donations.
Service Opportunity: You can make gospel bracelets before the field trip and bring them with you to donate to their ministry. Here are instructions!
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Who: ACHEV members. All ages and parents are welcome, but be aware that tour is geared to ages 7 and up. Younger children may become bored and will need to be closely supervised by parents and taken aside if they become a distraction. Joni & Friends prefers that younger children are left at home if possible, but they do not expect that parents will be able to hire babysitters and do not want to hinder families from attending due to childcare issues. Babes in arms are welcome, and the facility is stroller & wheelchair friendly.
Sign Up: We can have a maximum of 40 kids and parents attending. They need a head count ASAP. I gave them an estimated number of 20-30. Our final roster is due two weeks in advance, but if we expect fewer than 20 or more than 30, they would really like to have more than two weeks notice. The deadline is January 3rd, but signing up much earlier is very helpful.
Sign up on the sign up sheet HERE Please make sure to list all attendees on the sign up sheet including all parents and babies.
Where to Meet/Directions: Exit 101 fwy at Reyes adobe. There are 2 buildings. Come up driveway and continue past the first building keep turning left (3 left turns to get up the driveway). There is signage that should help us find the correct location. Park in the parking lot or along the side of the building. We will meet inside the building. You can go in the front door and see the receptionist. I’ll try to be the first one there.

West Coast Swing Lessons 12 week series
2024-01-10 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 12-class series taking place on Wednesdays Jan: 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb: 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar: 6, 13, 20, 27. We will start at the beginning level. If you would like to join this class, you need to start with us on January 10th. We will not be able to add new people once the series has begun.

West Coast Swing is a really fun dance where you can learn to add your own personality and flair to it. It is quite different from the other dances we have learned and it will take a little more time to master it. Please consider joining us, because it will be well worth the effort.
Modern West Coast Swing is not dependent on the music genre and can be danced to any music in 4/4 tempo. The basic music for West Coast Swing is generally the Blues, which offers a rhythm with swung eighth notes. Dancers today often enjoy swing dancing to the slower rhythms of Funk, Disco, Jazz, Motown, Techno, Soul, and Pop, in addition to getting down to the upbeat rhythms of Country, Big Band Swing, Oldies, Rock ‘n Roll, Retro and sometimes Latin music. Read More
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 beginning 12/6 . 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 1/10, 2/7 & 3/6. 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, 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.
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 West Coast Swing Jan-March
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Youth Beginner Foxtrot Workshop
2023-12-13 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private beginner Foxtrot workshop for ACHEV youth at House of Dance. This is open to newbies as well as those who have taken the class before and would like to review/practice.
Who: ACHEV students, 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 beginning 11/22 . 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. 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 Foxtrot Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Camarillo Desalter Field Trip
2023-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Camarillo Desalter, 2727 Somis Rd., Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Field Trip to the Camarillo Desalter. The desalter facility transforms unusable brackish groundwater into a local source of high quality and affordable drinking water while also removing damaging salts from the regional watershed
“The Learning Center appeals to a diverse range of age groups. During a visit to the Learning Center, guests will be treated at the Desalter facility where guests will gain insights into the water treatment process, they will engage in activities that demonstrate the workings of the watershed using a model and interactive element to gain a better understanding of the importance of water conservation and local watershed management. As one of the few communities with such a dedicated space, we take pride in providing an accessible place for continuous learning about local watersheds and conservation.”
Who: 5th grade and up and parents. While this field trip is limited to 5th grade and up, younger siblings are welcome to attend with their family.
Cost: Free!!
When: Tuesday December 12th at 10am. Arrive by 9:45 am. The tour will last approximately 1 hour.
Where: We will meet at 9:45am in front of the facility, 2727 Somis Rd., Camarillo. The field trip will start in their learning center, then we will tour the facility, and then return to the learning center for interactive activities.
*** Please note there is limited parking (maybe 1 or 2 spots), however there is a small dirt lot in front of the facility that can hold about 8-10 vehicles.
Special Notes:

The facility tour will take place outside so please dress accordingly.
Limited to 24 people. Sign up on the waitlist if the field trip is full.

Sign Up Here

Youth Beginner Tango Workshop
2023-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private beginner Tango workshop for ACHEV youth at House of Dance. We will be learning American Tango for social dancing, not Argentine Tango.
Who: ACHEV students, 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 beginning 11/22 . 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. 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 Tango Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Santa Paula Odd Fellows 16th Annual Christmas Train Display Private Tour
2023-12-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Santa Paula Odd Fellows 314, 868 E. Main Street, Santa Paula, CA, 93060
What: Annual Christmas Train Display featuring multiple layers of trains running throughout festive displays located in the 1,750 square foot lodge room in the Odd Fellows building (Iconic Clock Tower) on Main Street in downtown Santa Paula. Enjoy the small town atmosphere and our festive train display then continue on to one of the City’s many wonderful restaurants and shops. We have arranged a private tour for ACHEV!
Who: ACHEV families, all ages. This trip is a family event, so all ages welcome, and we are able to include non-ACHEV siblings.
When: Monday, December 4, 10am. Please arrive at 9:50 so you can park and be ready to start the tour promptly at 10am. Thank you.
We chose morning so after the tour, those who wish may enjoy lunch and shops in downtown Santa Paula. There are wonderful eateries, such as Rabalais, and many local shops. Be sure to stop by Bank of Books and use up some of our ACHEV trade credit! At the register when you check out, just say, “I’d like to use ACHEV trade credit, please.” They will give you 50% off used books in stock!
Cost: We need a minimum of 20 people age two and older in order to take advantage of the group rate of just $5 per person. Please be prepared with cash the morning of this trip. If we fall under our minimum, I will have to pay the balance, so please, if you sign up, I am counting on you to come. Thank you so much.
I look forward to a lovely day with my ACHEV friends!
Please RSVP ASAP so we can plan ahead.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18Hf9MirnGtMfkAQHwcCXMQ_9nFqiX-JBfqlnQO_4R3U/edit?usp=sharing

Semi-Formal Christmas Dance at House of Dance
2023-12-02 19:00 - 22:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: We would like to invite you to the annual ACHEV Christmas Dance at House of Dance in Ventura. This is a semi-formal event. There are a few things that will be a little different about this dance and will be described more below, but please pay attention that you must:

RSVP required by using this Sign Up Sheet
Be on time – please arrive at 6:45 to check in at the front.
Participate in the dance lesson that begins at 7pm, and most importantly…
Come prepared to dance the night away with new friends, have a good attitude and do your best!

We will start with a lesson (TBD) from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-10:00. There will be a variety of Christmas tunes and we will do some group dances as well as lots of partner dancing with a mixture of swing, Latin, and smooth ballroom dances.
We need volunteers to help with the dance. I will have a sign up sheet ready for that soon.
When: Saturday, December 2nd, from 6:45pm-10:00pm.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student and includes a 30 minute professional dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
***Payment in advance is not required, but is appreciated. I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. To pay in advance, you can use following methods:

Zelle (Preferred) bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457
Paypal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US
Mail me a check to: Bonnie Adair 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010
Meet up with me in person and give me cash or check

Refunds: If you pay in advance(again, super helpful), I will gladly give you a refund or return your check if you notify me by Noon on the day of the dance if you are unable to come. Please don’t No-Show.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates are also welcome. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in the dancing as well as the lesson. *We are sorry we cannot accommodate younger siblings at this dance. Babes in arms OK.
Guests: Yes, please =) ACHEV members may invite guests. Please clear/sign up your guests by entering their information on the sign up sheet and confirm that they have read the dress code and etiquette. The information is available below and is also included on the sign-up sheet.
Chaperones: Each student under 18 must have a parent chaperone. You may have another parent chaperone in your place. Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children for the duration of the event. Please make sure to include chaperone names for your student(s) on the sign up sheet.
What to Bring:

Your own water bottles (parents, too). Please help us reduce cost and waste. We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles, or in case someone forgets theirs.
Finger Food Snack to share with the group.
Girls, if you are going to wear heels, please bring a pair of more comfortable shoes in case your feet can’t stand it anymore. This might be a good idea for boys, too, if they are wearing a new pair of dress shoes. No going barefoot. It will hurt if you get stepped on.
Be on time. The dances will go much more smoothly and be more fun if everyone is on time for the dance lesson at 7. Do not sign up for this dance if you cannot be on time.

Please carefully read the dress code and etiquette guidelines below.
Dress Code:
We do not want to have to send anyone home, so please, follow the guidelines. If you are having trouble, reach out and ask questions or ask to borrow something.
Boys:

Collared shirts (button-up or polo), long sleeve or short sleeved.
Slacks, NO jeans. This is a semi-formal dance. Do not wear pants that look like jeans. Slacks have slits for back pockets, not sewn on pockets as jeans do. Slacks are pressed with a crease down the front center.
Closed toe shoes: Absolutely no flip flops, socks or bare feet. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work OK.

Girls:

Skirts or dresses knee length or longer. (This means touching the top of the knee, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the knee.
Slits in skirts cannot rise above the top of the knee regardless of leggings underneath. If you skirt/dress just touches the top of the knee and it has a slit in it, it is too short. You can stitch up a slit or use safety pins to close it up.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling. It’s a good policy to wear shorts or leggings under your skirts regardless of length.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide. No exposed cleavage or bra straps. If you aren’t sure, wear a cardigan over your dress.
If your top is sheer or see through, you need to have solid straps underneath that are at least one inch wide.
No pants (other than leggings under your skirt or dress).
Closed toe shoes are recommended. We recommend no slingback shoes. Absolutely no flip flops, socks, or bare feet. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work OK. If the girls want to wear heels, please bring a second pair of shoes that will be more comfortable in case they need/want to remove their heels.

Please view the visual dress code: ACHEV-Dress-Code-tailored-for-Christmas-Semi-Formal
Basic Dance Etiquette. Please go over this with your dancers:
For Boys:

Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask.
You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor.
When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.
If we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance, and you decline an offer to dance, you will rest for the entire song.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer unless you need to rest or take a breather, in which case you may say “no thank you”. If you decline an offer to dance, you will rest for the duration of that song.
If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard and nerve wracking for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.

For Both:

Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance. The boys are to do the asking unless we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance.

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Youth & Parent Saturday Waltz Workshop - Beginner
2023-11-25 12:00 - 13:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private beginner waltz workshop for ACHEV at House of Dance. This class is open to ACHEV youth and ACHEV parents (guest policy below). Parents may sign up and attend as a couple and will not rotate partners during the class. Youths will rotate partners as we usually do in class.
There are several nice Christmas waltzes to dance to at our Christmas Semi-Formal on Saturday December 2nd, so get ready to join in the dancing and feel confident on the dance floor by taking this workshop!
Who: ACHEV students, ACHEV parents, 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 beginning 11/11 . 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 11/25 12:00-1:30pm
Cost: $15 per person. 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 Waltz Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Murphy Auto Museum Field Trip
2023-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Murphy Auto Museum, 1930 Eastman Ave, Oxnard, CA, 93030, United States
What: Docent led tour of the Murphy Auto Museum.
The MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM houses a collection of nearly 50 stunning Classic, Vintage and Antique Cars from America’s past, as well as a nice collection of vintage travel trailers! It is also the only Auto Museum in the nation with a stand-alone ART GALLERY called THE FIREBALL GALLERY featuring 8-10 amazing Automotive Artists from SoCal. Herbie is visiting the museum, so come take a picture with him while he’s there! PLUS, they have a diecast car collection and massive HO Scale Train Set!
Who: ACHEV members all ages and parents.
Cost: $7 per person ages 5 and up . Ages 4 and under are free of charge. Please bring cash with you and pay Bonnie before the field trip starts. I will be collecting cash before the trip starts and will hand it over to the museum after everyone has arrived.
When: Monday, November 20th at 10am. Please arrive at 9:45 to allow time for me to check you in and collect cash. We want to all be ready to begin on time.
The Murphy is not open to the public on weekdays. It is important to get an accurate count of our group so that they can have the correct number of docents available. Please include everyone in your group on the sign up sheet including parents and little ones.
Sign Up Here by November 6th so they have time to schedule docents.
Additional Notes: Strollers are welcome, but there are some exhibits you may not be able to maneuver around and you may need to park it and walk away from it to be able to view all exhibits.

IN-N-OUT Burger Field Trip
2023-11-13 09:00 - 10:00 | In n’ Out Camarillo, 1316 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: In n Out Burger Field Trip. Tour topics include history, store operation, morning prep and nutrition. The tour will last 45-60 minutes. Every student participating will get a free meal, and parent chaperones included in the tour will also get a free meal. Additional parents will have to wait in the dining area and will be able to purchase food at the conclusion of the tour. There is a meal order form found below. They can accommodate vegetarians (order a grilled cheese) and gluten free attendees by putting gluten free on your order form and asking for a lettuce wrap.
Who: ACHEV students 1st grade – 8th grade and maximum of 13 years old. Nobody under 1st grade or over age 13 may participate. Younger siblings will have to wait in the dining area with a parent. The first 6 parents (presuming we have 30 kids sign up) that indicate they would like to be able to participate will be eligible to participate (provided we have enough students to have 6 chaperones). If you have to stay with a younger child (kindergarten and below) in the dining room, you will not be eligible to participate in the tour. These are the rules set forth by In n Out and their legal department.
Cost: Free!
When: Monday, November 13th at 9am. Please arrive by 8:45. I need time to check you in and collect forms. We must be ready to begin on time so that they can open their store to the public on time.
Guidelines: Failure to comply with any of the listed guidelines may result in termination of any future school tours.

Tours are for 1st-8th graders only up to 13 years old. No younger siblings, no older siblings, no high schoolers, no students age 14+. Sorry =( If you have younger children that you cannot leave at home, you will have to stay in the dining room area with them, and will not be able to participate in the tour.
Groups arriving more than 15 minutes late may result in a shortened tour or cancellation
The minimum number of students for a tour is 10, and the maximum is 30.
1 adult (parent, teacher, or chaperone) per 5 students may participate in the tour.
Additional adults will need to wait in the dining area, and may purchase food at the end of the tour
All tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes.
Filming/videotaping is not permitted inside In-N-Out Burger restaurants, and photographs are only permitted in the dining room areas.

Everyone participating in the tour must complete this release form, including parent chaperones. Please make sure to fill one out for each child as well as yourself if you will be participating in the tour and bring your completed forms with you on the morning of the tour. For group/school name, write “ACHEV” Store Tour Release Form
Please fill out your meal order form ahead of time and bring the completed form with you on the morning of the tour. Please remember that the free meals are only for participating students and parent chaperones. Additional parents may purchase meals on their own at the conclusion of the tour – if you are paying for your own meal, do not fill out one of these for yourself. Store Tour Meal Order Form
Sign Up Here for this field trip, and indicate (parents) if you are able and wanting to participate in the tour. Please make a note of whether you are bringing along younger siblings and will be staying with them in the dining area, but do not put them in a spot on the sign up sheet.
Please let me know if you have any questions. The last time ACHEV did this field trip was in 2018!! My daughter is in High School now, but when we went back in 2018, she dressed in white and red to look like an In N Out worker. =)
Sign up ASAP, the field trip is coming up really soon and I would like to see it filled up by November 6th, or I may have to contact them to adjust our numbers.
Bonnie 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net

Support for Homeschool Parents Meeting
2023-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | CA
What: Meetings throughout the year, usually the first Friday of the month, for parents to gather to ask questions, participate in discussions, hear from a special guest or panel, enjoy fellowship, be encouraged, laugh together, and prayer.
Where: A variety of member family homes
When: First Fridays evenings most months throughout the school year, 7pm
Who: This is geared toward private home educators, but ACHEV families may invite guests who are home educating or who are interested in learning more about home education.
These meetings are designed for all ages and stages. Topics will vary. Some may be geared toward older students, or younger students, but the goal is refreshment, encouragement, and support for all attending.
October 6 – This is a speaker meeting to be held at a church venue: Building a Bullet-Proof Faith in a Backwards World – Once they leave home, Christian kids are leaving the church in alarming numbers. How can we help young believers stand up to the continual onslaught of peer-pressure, professors, and pop culture pushing them away from the faith? In this session, noted apologist Lenny Esposito provides parents and young people with specific tools to solidify their faith and help them see why Christianity makes the most sense of our world.
November 3 – We will discuss home education during the high school years. While we may cover practical details, the discussion this meeting may focus more on approaches to the high school years, including private versus public options. This is a good meeting for all ages and stages. Please RSVP as this meeting will be held in the Pineda’s home located at 178 Furman Avenue in Ventura. You are welcome to invite friends. There will be boxes of free books!
December 1 – This will be a mom’s night out at Susan Pineda’s. We will make folded fabric Christmas ornaments! She has some new patterns to share. You may bring your own fabric if you wish, but she has a lot to share. You are welcome to just come for the fellowship, or make as many ornaments as you wish. Susan’s home is at 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura. Please RSVP to must_sew@yahoo.com or text her at 805-407-6851. Thanks!
No meeting in January – Happy New Year!
February 2 – – Homeschooling through High School – the details!
March 1 – Canceled. Instead, please come to the Speaker Event on March 16.
April 5 – Canceled.
May 3 – Helpful Hindsight from retired homeschool parents. Come enjoy discussion with a new panel of wonderful, experienced home educators who have finished their homeschool journey. RSVP helpful. RSVP to Susan at achevmail@gmail.com. Please invite friends who would benefit from this meeting.

Knitting and Crochet (Moms)
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Susan Pineda’s house, 178 Furman Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003
Do you wish you had the time to knit, or learn how? Do you want a little time to refresh your heart and be encouraged? I’m reserving the 3rd Friday evening most months throughout the year for moms who love to knit, crochet, or other portable handcraft. I’ll usually have a light refreshment, or we can put the teapot on. I have lots of supplies to share and I’m very happy to teach, or we can just sit and craft together and talk.

Who: ACHEV moms
When: Most 3rd Friday evenings, October – May, 7pm
Where: Susan’s home, located at 178 Furman Avenue
RSVP: yes, please, so I can have a space prepared for you, or if nobody can come, I will make other plans! Please email me at must_sew@yahoo.com, or text or call me at 805-407-6851.

Medieval Times Field Trip - Buena Park
2023-10-19 10:30 - 13:00 | Medieval Times Buena Park, 7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA, 90620, United States
I booked the Heraldry Package for Our Group, which gives us preferred center section seating and each person a cheering banner in the color of the knight we will be cheering for.
https://www.medievaltimes.com/groups/field-trips
Here are some lesson plan ideas and resources from Medieval Times to explore before and after your trip!
Who Can Come: All ACHEV Families. You may bring non-ACHEV siblings (graduates included) to this event. We do not have a chaperone limit, so mom and dad might both want to come, and you may also invite grandparents if you think they would enjoy it. Children under the age of 3 are welcome and admitted free as long as they sit on adults’ laps and eat from their plate. If you prefer the child to have his or her own seat and meal then the regular rate would apply.
When: Thursday October 19, 2023. Show time is at 11:30. Doors open at 10:30 and they recommend that we arrive at 10:30. If you sign up for this field trip, please plan to be there at 10:30. This will give us time to check in, use restrooms, explore the castle where they have lots of fun things to look at, and also browse the gift shops. Seating begins at 11:15.
Cost: $40.03 Per Person ages 3 and up. Must be paid no later than October 4th. This price is inclusive of tax and gratuity.
Payment: Payment in advance is required by Oct 4th (Zelle preferred). Send $ to Bonnie Adair via Zelle 805-504-6457 / bonnieadair@verizon.net or meet up with me in person to give me cash/check ahead of time, or mail a check to: Bonnie Adair 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010 You can send it to me via Paypal as well https://paypal.me/bonniemaeadair?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Please make sure that you say you are sending $ to friends and family, not paying for a service.
Refunds: If you notify me by 10/4/23 of the need to cancel, I can refund your full payment. Refunds after that are not possible. If you give me one or two days notice, I can request a credit that can be used at a matinee to be scheduled in the future (no expiration date).
How to Sign Up: Please sign up as soon as you can commit to putting this on your calendar. I have to sign a contract and make a deposit in August with final payment due two weeks before our field trip. It is important for me to know well in advance what our group size will be. Deadline to sign up is October 4th, but it would be really helpful if you don’t wait until the last minute. Thanks =)
Before you sign up for this field trip, please understand that this is located in Northern Orange County, near Knotts Berry Farm. Traffic will be bad so the drive will be long.
There is some extra information I need to collect for this field trip. Here are some of the additional things you will see on the sign up sheet.

Please make note if you need a meal accommodation/vegetarian/gluten free meal. They have detailed meal and allergen information available. Here is the allergen chart See this flier to view the day’s menu as it has been provided to me
Special Needs: Please make a note in the sign up sheet if you need accommodation for a wheel chair or walker. Please Be Aware: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is a live horse show in an enclosed area. Persons with respiratory conditions, allergies or asthma should attend at their own risk. Medieval Times uses stroboscopic and pyrotechnic effects.
We get to have a group announcement. It should be 5-8 words and is subject to Castle approval. If you have a suggestion for our announcement, please include that on the sign up sheet.

Sign Up Sheet Here
Dress Code: Coming in costume would be fun! Our Family plans to be in period costume. Please be aware that real and fake/toy weapons are not permitted! Make sure to leave pocket knives, toy swords, etc. in the car! Per ACHEV’s guidelines (as seen on the membership agreement) for all ACHEV activities, “Attire should be modest and appropriate for the occasion.”

Elementary PE Group
2023-10-13 14:00 - 15:30 | PV Fields Playground, 152 Westpark Ct, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
10/13 – this meeting is at PV Fields playground area https://www.pvrpd.org/pleasant-valley-fields
What: Please join us in engaging our younger elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity. Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit, but something that they can be successful at. Structured PE activities will be 30 minutes long and not more than 45 minutes. Afterwards we will have optional free play.
Parents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities and do a different activity every month. If you need equipment, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have. We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment. Some examples: Relay races, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light, trash can basketball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag/Blob tag, dodgeball, jump rope games, push up games, track and field games, etc.
Who: ACHEV members under 10 and parents. ACHEV members over 10 are welcome to come and help the younger kids with the activities, sit and watch, or go play volleyball with the ACHEV volleyball group at Pitts Ranch. Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball).
Elementary PE is not a drop off event, and parents should be available and willing to help their children through the activities, giving assistance and encouragement as needed.
Elementary PE is a co-op, but will remain open for ACHEV members to join us any time. Please consider joining us regularly and helping plan activities. We need to have a core group of people that intend to prioritize this activity on their calendar. The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar. All Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park with the exception of two dates that we anticipate will be at PV Fields (Camarillo). Details will be kept up to date on the calendar. Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us. We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning.

9/29/23

10/13/23
PV Fields

10/27/23

11/10/23

12/1/23

12/15/23

1/19/24

2/2/24

2/16/24

3/1/24

3/15/24
PV Fields

4/19/24

5/3/2024

5/24/2024

Speaker Event: Building a Bullet-Proof Faith in a Backwards World
2023-10-06 19:00 - 20:45 | Encounter, 6950 Ralston Street, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
When we learned Lenny Esposito of Come Reason Ministries would be in the Ventura area, we jumped at the chance to have a speaker event with him!
Lenny has been at the CHEA Convention many years as a vendor and speaker. Visit his website to learn more about him and his ministry. http://www.comereason.org/
This event is open to the community. Please help us fill the church!
Invite your friends. While this event is hosted by ACHEV, the subject matter is pertinent for all families, whether homeschooling or not. Invite your youth group families. Invite your extended family, neighbors, friends. You are welcome to bring your children, bearing in mind there is no place for younger children to run around or play.
Title: Building a Bullet-Proof Faith in a Backwards World
Synopsis:
The stats are clear. Once they leave home, Christian kids are leaving the church in alarming numbers. How can we help young believers stand up to the continual onslaught of peer-pressure, professors, and pop culture pushing them away from the faith? In this session, noted apologist Lenny Esposito provides parents and young people with specific tools to solidify their faith and help them see why Christianity makes the most sense of our world.

Lenny Lenny Esposito, President
Come Reason Ministrieshttp://www.comereason.org/
This event will be held at Encounter Church in their youth sanctuary, also called the PLEX. Encounter is located at 6950 Ralston, Ventura, which is at the corner of Johnson and Ralston. Enter the parking lot accessible from Ralston Avenue. The PLEX is right there, adjacent to the lot.

Cha Cha - Beginner - 8 week Series
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
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 October 4, 11 , 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 29 (no class the day before Thanksgiving).
We will be learning Cha Cha for two months in a row, and the kids will learn a lot. This is such a fun dance, and we use it quite a lot. It is a Latin dance, but we use it often with popular music as well. No experience necessary.
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 to the sign up sheet when I see that spaces need to be filled or one – two weeks before the first class. 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 10/4 & 11/1. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on 10/4 & 11/1.
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.
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 one 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 Cha Cha in October & November
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
2023-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch, 5100 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Oh, fall. So many of us look forward to this season, and pumpkins and all things pumpkin-spiced is one of the reasons why. Join us for one of my favorite field trips of the year. We are going to the McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch. It has been a while since our group has visited this pumpkin patch. It is in Ventura on Olivas Park Drive, it is not the one in Camarillo.
We will receive an educational pumpkin/squash talk, a hay ride on their beautiful property while we learn a bit of the history of their farm, a visit with the animals (including ducks and pigs) and then everyone can pick out their own pumpkins. Children will get to pick out one small sugar pumpkin to take home (included in $7 field trip fee).
Cost: $7 per child ages 6 and up. $1 for every adult and kids under 6 (including babies). Children under 6 that do not pay $7, do not get a sugar pumpkin included, but you can choose and pay for as many additional pumpkins and squash as you like. Bring cash with you for the field trip fees. I will collect from everyone as you arrive and make one lump payment for our group before the field trip starts. They take credit cards at the farm stand if you want to purchase additional pumpkins from them.
Time: Our tour starts at 10:00. Please arrive at 9:45 so that I can collect cash from everyone and make payment before the tour starts. The tour will last about 45-60 minutes, but plan to spend a little extra time afterwards to look at their wonderful selection of pumpkins and squash that are great for eating, decorating and carving.
Sign Up Here
Additional Info:

They have a wide and wonderful selection of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and colorful corn available for purchase. We have been to a lot of pumpkin patches, and this is my favorite to purchase from. They should have a bunch of dried out gourds to choose from and they make a really fun art project for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
They are dog friendly as long as your dog stays on a leash and you clean up after it.
Bring your whole family and your camera! They have a lot of good photo ops here =)
Wear good shoes. There is a lot of dirt and some uneven ground. Potentially mud depending on weather.
