ACHEV

Youth Beginner Tango Workshop
2023-12-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Sign Up Sheet

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
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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.

ACHEV Family Picnic
2023-10-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Bob Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
This is one of our events for the entire family.
ACHEV is taking care of the main course this year! We’ll provide high quality burgers, hotdogs, and possible a couple of other items to grill. The rest is potluck.
RSVP is really important this year so we can do a good job estimating our purchases ahead.
To RSVP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ec9hn7Pc_5Xff25yY6tGPUr1uZk5saWCikLeLDqburg/edit?usp=sharing
Would you like to help with this event, or do you have questions? Please contact Avril Hill at darylavril@hotmail.com.

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2023-09-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. The kids play volleyball games from 2pm-3pm. At 3pm, they sometimes continue playing volleyball for another hour, and sometimes they choose to get a different game going. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there about the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

Elementary PE Group
2023-09-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
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

Beach Day - Summer's Beach Ventura
2023-09-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-11 12:00 - 15:00 | 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 at 805-504-6457, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

Foxtrot - beginner 4 class series
2023-09-27 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 4-class series taking place on 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27.
We will be learning beginner foxtrot this month.
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 payable by 9/6. This cost includes all 4 classes 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on 8/9.
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no 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. 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 Foxtrot in September
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Back to School Dance
2023-09-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
The ACHEV Back to School Dance is ballroom and swing dancing for 6th grade and older. It will be held at the beautiful Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura, which has a generous stage and dance floor, and beautiful view from the patio area.
There are many important details so you will be prepared to have the very best time! Please read carefully, and don’t hesitate to ask questions. The organizers are happy to answer your questions.

ACHEV has guidelines for events. They are included in full on the “keep this” page of your membership agreement. Here are the points that are relevant to dances:

Be punctual as a courtesy to other members and our hosts.
Parents are responsible for their children’s behavior and safety for the duration of the gathering. This responsibility may be delegated to another parent if necessary. No drop offs.
Attire should be modest and appropriate for the occasion.
Be respectful of both private and public property.
Please clean up after yourself at all events.
Thank the individuals who made the event possible.
ACHEV activities are for members only, unless otherwise stated.

Parent chaperones are required for this dance. If you are unable to attend, you may find another parent ahead of time to chaperone in your place. Thank you.
No Younger Siblings. This event is for 6th grade and up only. Younger siblings are not permitted at this event. Babes in arms/nursing babies are okay.
Thank you for bringing a finger food to share. It will help us tremendously if you bring them on a serving plate or bowl (disposable if you prefer) to make it presentable and easy for those volunteering to manage the refreshment tables. ACHEV does not have an inventory of serving plates. Thank you.
You may invite friends you believe would enjoy this dance. Guests must be cleared in advance with the organizers. Please share all the information with your guests so they are prepared. Thank you.
Consider arriving a little bit before 7pm so that you have time to get through the check in line and are ready to start at 7. We will have prayer and a couple of mini lessons, and we don’t want you to miss anything. =)
Cost: $15 per dancer. Parent Chaperones are free. $30 family maximum.
ACHEV has a dress code for dances. This is the dress code for the Back to School Dance. It is enforced upon entrance. Come prepared, and be sure to share this with your invited guests. A good rule of thumb is if you are unsure, change into something that clearly meets dress code. Thank you for helping us uphold the dress code.
Boys:

Collared shirts (button-up or polo), long sleeve or short sleeved.
Slacks, NO jeans. 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 kneecap, regardless of leggings.) If there is a lace overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to touch the kneecap.
Slits in skirts cannot rise above the top of the kneecap regardless of leggings underneath. If your 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 idea 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 wear underneath solid straps that are at least one inch wide.
Girls can wear a t-shirt under their dress or along with a skirt.
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 for Dances In General
Thank you for sharing dance etiquette with your children and invited guests.
For Boys:

Ask a variety of girls to dance. They are waiting for you to ask, Smile, offer your hand, and ask if she would like to dance.
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 and help them learn a few of the steps.
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.

Volunteers are needed to make the evening run smoothly. We need you. There are many ways to help. Volunteer Sign Up Sheet is Here.

If you have never been to an ACHEV dance, and have never taken dance lessons with us, here are some video links that you can check out to help you learn the basic steps to most of the music we will be playing. You do not have to learn these steps, but if you feel like this would be helpful to you, give it a try. We will also be doing a few group & line dances that will hopefully get everyone dancing.

East Coast Swing: The first two videos show the basic step and the basic turn/side pass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNYLxnVOJak&list=PLLALQuK1NDrjk85UjKkAOCA-VDy_zI5vt&index=8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm3wJSDlzW4&list=PLLALQuK1NDrjk85UjKkAOCA-VDy_zI5vt&index=23, This is an especially good video that shows some “don’ts” as well as some important tips for leaders (boys). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF54hIuRmpk

Single Time Swing: This type of swing is danced to the faster music. Here’s a 10 min video that shows the basic step , timing, and a couple different turns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8Md_wwCKIY&list=PLFd7u4YGuG-iTXx7jjk423nW21JXH8ndQ

Cha Cha: Here is the basic step and timing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pMjX6VKRwk Here is the cross body lead that some of the kids learned in our dance classes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EubkwC6xj10 and here is a basic turn for the ladies but the boys need to watch this also so they know how to lead the ladies into it and what they need to do while she makes her turn =) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55xMEAwvXI4

Waltz: Basic box step https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKTN6c_MEQ and the underarm turn (very different than a swing turn so please watch only 2.5 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjFR9E5CHaM

Nightclub 2 Step: This is a slower dance that is easy to learn. This is a great video that shows the basic step and how to dance with a partner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jMc1JGXQP8

Foxtrot - Beginner 4 week series
2023-09-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States

**Cancelled**Beginner East Coast Swing Workshop - Get Ready For the Back to School Dance!
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**Cancelled due to lack of interest**
What: Beginner, one time East Coast Swing workshop. No experience Necessary. If you are coming to the Back to School Dance, or thinking about coming, join us for this workshop to help get you started. If you are bringing guests to the dance, invite them to this workshop also! I encourage you to come even if you have taken this class or workshop before so that you can review and improve your form and your leading/following skills. We need 4 boys and 4 girls minimum in order to have this class. If I do not have the minimum # by 9/15 I will cancel the class. If we end up not having any, or enough beginners, we could possibly do an intermediate class instead.
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: $12 per student. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive.
Sign Up Here
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no 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.

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2023-09-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. The kids play volleyball games from 2pm-3pm. At 3pm, they sometimes continue playing volleyball for another hour, and sometimes they choose to get a different game going. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there about the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-906-0520

Picture Day Make-up date
2023-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Can’t make Picture Day on September 1? This is a chance to still participate in the date the photographer has opened up to the whole homeschool community. Appointments available at this link:
https://katiemoos.as.me/pictureday?fbclid=IwAR0AVy97CZ_RGYMxYyCytbQ8GX2UnGze46DLR74M6XeXxMVDrF-5xEdbCzE

Camarillo Park Day
2023-09-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Hi Everyone
Join us for a play date at Nancy Bush Park. Bring your picnic lunch. RSVP not required, but helpful
Bonnie 805-504-6457
bonnieadair@verizon.net

Foxtrot- Beginner 4 week series
2023-09-06 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States

Painted Pony Farm Apple Picking Tour
2023-09-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Painted Pony Farm, 15315 Santa Paula Ojai Road, Santa Paula, CA, 93060, United States
What: Join us for a fun field trip to Painted Pony Farm in Santa Paula! You will learn about the farm, get to hold baby animals( hopefully, if there are any), pet and feed animals, and pick apples. Painted Pony Website
Who: All ACHEV members are welcome on this field trip.
Cost: $7 for every person age 2 and over. Cash Only. No charge for babies under 2, but they will also not be able to pick apples. If you would like them to be able to pick apples, please pay the $7 field trip fee for them. Adults also get to pick apples as it is included in the $7 fee.
When: Wednesday September 6th, field trip starts at 10:00, but please arrive by 9:45 to allow time for us to collect cash and give everyone a sticker showing that they have paid.
Sign Up Here
