ACHEV

Teen Game Club
2019-09-23 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
This game club is for 6th grade and up and is geared towards strategy type games, and with the teens’ input, we will focus on one specific game per month.
August: Catan
Sept: Axis & Allies
Oct: Monopoly Cheater’s Edition, Classic Monopoly/Disney Monopoly/Other versions of Monopoly. If you have a different version, feel free to bring it along.
Nov: Risk, classic and other versions
Dec: Clue
**You may drop off your kids at this event** if you wish. Feel free to run errands, or go back home and return later. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay. Please let me know who is coming so that I can arrange to have space for everyone.
Please rsvp using the Google Sheet link below.

Support Meeting
2019-09-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Greg and Susan Pineda are opening their home several third Friday nights throughout the year for support meetings on various topics, some for all parents, others just for the moms. Do you have a topic idea? Contact Susan Pineda.
August 17 – Homeschooling through High School: course of study, course descriptions, transcripts, and more!
September 20 – Getting Started – pre-school, kindergarten and early grades at home: how and when to start your school, resources and ideas for getting started, am I doing/spending too much or too little?, ideas for how to teach with babes and littles around
October 18 – Planning and Records – First hour is for all ages, then the last hour for upper grade parents to stick around for practical help – get out your laptops and start writing those course descriptions and filling out those transcripts.
November 15 – This one is a Mom’s Night Out! Test your Thanksgiving recipes or share an old favorite at our Friends-giving Recipe Exchange Potluck! RSVP today. If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! Grateful Hearts
January 17 – What about Charter Schools? Making Informed Decisions – This support meeting is open to invite friends. We will discuss the pros and cons of charter schools and private home education. RSVP today.
February 21 – back by popular demand! Helpful Hindsights from Alumni Moms – If you are interested to read about how it went last year, enjoy the blog! RSVP today.
March 20 – Keeping it all Together, including your sanity! We will discuss the many aspects of homemaking while homeschooling, practical tips for saving money, prioritizing, organizing, making time for our spiritual growth, and nurturing our husbands and children. RSVP today.
April 17 – back by popular demand! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Home Education meeting: Three meetings in one! First hour – homeschooling in CA all ages and stages; last hour – homeschooling through high school; sandwiched in the middle – refreshments, mingle, and browse resources. RSVP today.
May 15 – Mama Bear – The world can be a dangerous place! Before summer, let’s learn about how to keep ourselves and our precious children safe. We will likely bring in a professional to share and demonstrate. We may schedule a follow up event suitable for children to learn as well. RSVP today.

Volleyball Clinic
2019-09-20 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-09-13 14:30 - 15:30, 2019-09-06 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Community Center Park Camarillo, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
**You May Drop off for This Activity** but parents are more than welcome to stay if they like.
Come for a fun time and mark PE off on your homeschooling checklist. Mr. Adair is running this clinic again for ACHEV boys and girls (including his own kids) to learn how to play volleyball. They will focus on learning the skills needed to play a game: serving, passing, setting, and getting the ball over the net. They will also learn the rules of the game, how to rotate, the roles of each position, and eventually they will learn the position they are best suited for with their unique abilities.
Who: ACHEV boys and girls ages 10 and up.

Parents and younger siblings are welcome to stay and watch, go play on the playground, relax, etc. You may drop your child/ren off as long as they will stay with the group, but please let Kevin know that you are dropping off and make sure he has your contact information. It would be nice to have one parent that is willing to stay to help the kids with their drills, keep score during the game, etc.

When: This is a weekly clinic. We will take the week of Thanksgiving off, and continue through Dec 14th before breaking for the holidays. I will keep you posted about when we will start back up in the new year. I will keep it updated on the ACHEV calendar.
RSVP Required: We need at least 8 kids to play. The Adair kids will always be there, so that means we need 6 more. Please RSVP by Thursday night, or I will have to cancel the clinic for that week. RSVP using the RSVP feature below. Maximum 18 kids.
We are excited about this clinic and hope to see the kids grow in physical stature, have fun working as a team, and enjoying some friendly competition.

Intro to Literature (Enrollment Closed)
2019-09-18 14:45 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
High School Introduction to Literature Group. Using Red Couch Reading Room Curriculum. https://www.redcouchreading.com/

CASA Getty Villa Field Trip
2019-09-18 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA, 90272, United States
CASA has invited ACHEV to join them on another fun field trip! We are invited to go to the Getty Villa!

Date: September 18, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM to 11 AM

Cost: free

Who: ACHEV Members 6 years old & older

Description:
Let’s kick off the school year together while viewing 7,000 years of ancient art, from the end of the Stone Age to the fall of the Roman Empire at a field trip to the Getty Villa! The Villa is a museum that is a recreation of an ancient Roman country house. “It offers a taste of life in the first century A.D.”

Our guided visit at the Villa will be from 10-11 am and will be taught by a Gallery Docent. Please arrive at 9:30 to find parking and meet up with our group. During the visit, students will study a limited number of objects in depth rather than tour the entire collection. Our lesson will be highly participatory. Students will work in small groups and engage in discussion, writing, role-playing, and, in some cases, art-making activities.
We need at least 15 students to attend to guarantee a docent. I have reserved spots for 20 students so we can have two groups of 10 with two docents. Only one parent per family will be able to attend the tour since the gallery rooms are small.
After the tour ends at 11, their picnic area is reserved for us from 11-11:30. If you choose to bring a picnic lunch, please bring it with you after you park and the Villa will store them for us. Please use small lunch bags since their storage is limited.
After lunch, their family room is open to us. This is a great “hands on” area especially for younger kids. Self guided audio tours are also available at this time.
For more information about the Villa, please visit: https://www.getty.edu/visit/villa/
Please contact Amy Leite if you are interested in joining this tour.

Ventura Park Day
2019-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Thille Park
Come join us at Thille Park in Ventura for a play date and fellowship. This park has a path that is great for bikes, skateboards, and scooters. There are two play structures for both big and little kids. Feel free to bring play equipment; there is no sand, but there is a basketball court and a lot of grass. Bring a blanket, chair, and/or snacks for your family if you’d like. There are trees for shade and restrooms close to the playground. All ages are welcome to come- we hope to see you there!
Contact Christen Morris at (661)644-4623- feel free to text, or christen@recurse.net
Ventura Park Days will be every 2nd & 4th Thursday with exceptions for holidays.

History Quilt
2019-09-11 14:45 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
*** Enrollment is now closed ***
Students study American History while sewing a beautiful history timeline quilt. Quilt kit and history curriculum by History Quilt.
This is not a drop off class. Parents may alternate reading the lesson and discussion. Susan Pineda will teach the quilting skills and provide any additional sewing supplies needed. Parents may need to purchase quilt batting in the Spring if Susan doesn’t have enough on hand.

Sewing/Knit & Crochet
2019-09-11 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
*** Enrollment is limited. Contact Susan Pineda to inquire. ***
For the 2019-2020 year, Mrs. Pineda is offering three eight week sessions: Lifeskills Sewing (fall), Garment Construction (winter), and Knitting and Crochet (spring).
We meet the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday afternoons monthly, with some exceptions. This is not drop-off. Parents are encouraged to stay and learn, too! Parents who are unable to stay arrange with another parent to chaperone.
Lifeskills Sewing: September – November
Garment Construction: December – February
Knitting and Crochet: March – May

Teen Game Club
2019-09-09 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
This game club is for 6th grade and up and is geared towards strategy type games, and with the teens’ input, we will focus on one specific game per month.
August: Catan
Sept: Axis & Allies
Oct: Monopoly Cheater’s Edition & Classic Monopoly
Nov: TBD
**You may drop off your kids at this event** if you wish. Feel free to run errands, or go back home and return later. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay. Please let me know who is coming so that I can arrange to have space for everyone.
Please rsvp using the Google Sheet link below.

Women's Prayer Evening
2019-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
*** Due to restrictions in place to prevent the spread of covid19, April 3 we cannot meet, but we can still pray! Those who wish may connect via Zoom, and you are welcome to text prayer requests to me at 805-407-6851 between 7&8:30pm. Thank you.

ACHEV Ladies, you are welcome to come by for prayer most first Friday evenings between 7pm and 8:30pm. It will be very casual and confidential. Come when you can and leave when you must during this time. No need to RSVP. Just come. Contact Susan Pineda.

Camarillo Park Day
2019-09-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Bob Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Park day is a great time for moms to relax and chat while the kids play. The older kids usually get a sport or game going. We have kids of all ages joining us. Take a break in your school day and join us for recess/lunch/PE at the park! Camarillo Park days are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday throughout the year. We will change parks now and then, so make sure to check the calendar to see where we are going to be.
This September we are meeting at Bob Kildee Park. This park has a rubbery play area (no sand), tennis, handball & pickleball (new) courts, skate park (fee required), some concrete for roller skating, and enough grass for playing sports. The bathrooms are nice and very close to the playground.

Homeschooling Through High School
2019-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
This meeting will help you homeschool high school with confidence!
Invite friends!
Do you have public school friends who are wondering if now is the time to turn to private school options? Please invite them! Controversial changes in public school curriculum, especially for middle school and high school, are being implemented with this 2019-20 academic year. Even charter schools are impacted by some of these changes. This meeting shows private home education is a fantastic, flexible, and affordable private education choice. You can do it! Please invite friends who are curious about private home education for high school.

Whether you are new to home education or have homeschooled for years, this meeting will help you homeschool the high school years with confidence. Please RSVP directly to Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or (805) 407-6851.

Back to School Potluck BBQ & Family Baseball Game
2019-08-25 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Bob Kildee Community Park, 1030 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Kick off the new school year with your ACHEV Family at our annual ACHEV BBQ. Our kids so look forward to seeing lots of friends and playing at the park until dark. We have reserved one of the baseball fields for our group! We are hoping to have lots of families out to play a game of baseball/softball with us! We will also have volleyball, a slack line, and some other activities.
Schedule:

Gathering: From 3pm-7pm
Meal Time: Around 4pm
Baseball/Softball: 4:30-6:30

We will have the big BBQ going. You will need to bring your own meat for the grill (and buns if you are having hot dogs or hamburgers), and sign up to bring a side and dessert. ACHEV is supplying the paper and plastic products.
What to Bring:

Your own meat for the grill and buns if applicable
A side and dessert to share
Drinks for your family
Baseball gear if you have it
Other outdoor games you want to play
Chairs, blankets
Jackets, hats, sunscreen
Water bottles or drinks

SIGN UP ON THE GOOGLE DOC LINK.

Swing Dance Lessons
2019-08-24 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Silver’s Home, 7427 Marmota CT, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV high school students Hannah Osborne, Ella Silver, and Nick Sanders are teaming up to offer swing dance lessons to improve students’ swing skills just in time for the Back to School Dance! They are working on making the lessons as effective as possible in improving the quality and confidence of all dancers who love to swing. These lessons are for anyone who has the desire to gain more skill and confidence in their dancing. New moves will be taught in the intermediate and advanced classes (see list below for the moves that will be taught). Students will be given tips on how to improve their skills and will be taught dance etiquette. We will also be focusing on counting, as this plays a major role in leading the dance and following. Sign up fast, there are limited spots!
When: Saturday, August 24. (Sign up by August 22nd)
-Beginners (no experience necessary) 11:00am-12:00pm,
-Intermediate class (must be comfortable with swing) 12:15pm-1:15pm
-Advanced (must be a confident swing dancer comfortable with dips) 1:30pm-2:30pm
Cost: $5 per student (per class)
Who: ACHEV students and guests (who are attending the dance) 6th grade and up.
Where: 7427 Marmota CT. Ventura, CA 93003
What to bring:
-water
-wear comfortable shoes and clothes for dancing in
-please bring a snack to share
– bring your own lunch if staying for two classes
Please contact Ella Silver at patricia.silver@me.com for questions or more information

Below are the moves that will be taught in the different classes. Please note that the lists are subject to change.

Beginners class (no experience necessary):
– basic step
– underarm turn
– around the world
Intermediate (Intermediate must be comfortable with swing):
– Closed position
– puzzle
– tunnel twist
– slap clap
– princess dip
Advanced (must be a confident swing dancer comfortable with dips):
– Back to back dip
– East coast swing
– Charleston
– bow and arrow
– toss out

Kick Off Open House
2019-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
All members, please come to an open house to kick off the school year! This is a great chance to learn more about the events already on the calendar, how you can help, and very importantly, share what you would like to have happen in ACHEV this coming school year. The Open House portion is a window of time to drop in, browse, and visit. In the middle of the Open House, we will have a meeting for everyone with a speaker to encourage us, Q&A, and prayer. We want to see everyone there! Bring your calendar, your ideas, and your questions!
Plan to be at the meeting, but budget time to enjoy the open house before and/or after the meeting. There will be refreshments!

Teen Game Club
2019-08-12 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
This game club is for 6th grade and up and is geared towards strategy type games, and with the teens’ input, we will focus on one specific game per month.
August: Catan
Sept: TBD
Oct: TBD
**You may drop off your kids at this event** if you wish. Feel free to run errands, or go back home and return later. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay. Please let me know who is coming so that I can arrange to have space for everyone.
Please rsvp using the Google Sheet link below.

Pool Party & BBQ
2019-08-10 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Las Posas Swim Club, 230 Ramona Place, Camarillo, CA, 93010
What: We are having a summer fun POOL PARTY! Please join us for a fun evening of playing in the pool. enjoying each other’s company. and sharing good food! We can only have 50 people attend, so please sign up soon!
When: Saturday, August 10th (RSVP by Wed Aug 7th)
Time: 5pm to 9pm
Where: Los Posas Swim Club (details below).
Cost: $3 per person (swimming or not). $2.50 per person if we have 48- 50 people. We will be sharing the cost of the lifeguard.
Dress Guidelines: We recognize that everyone has a different idea of what modest dress is. This is even more complicated when we are talking about swimwear. Out of respect for each other, our different viewpoints, and recognizing the vulnerability of our young men and ladies, we ask that all attendees follow these guidelines: 1) No exposed cleavage or abdomens, this will probably mean most people will need to wear a rash guard/swim shirt or t-shirt. 2) No exposed gluteal folds, this means that boys/men should wear swim trunks, and girls/women should wear boy-short cut swim bottoms or a pair of trunks/board shorts/running shorts over her bathing suit or an oversized t-shirt. 3) If you need help finding appropriate attire, try to borrow something, I’m sure we can all help each other out.
What to bring:
-your own meat to BBQ and BBQ utensils
-a side dish, salad, or dessert to share (We can have s’mores if someone wants to bring the supplies!)
**We need one family to volunteer to bring charcoal and BBQ supplies (lighter and whatever else is needed). Please note on the sign up sheet, if you can help.
***We also need one family to volunteer to bring wood and kindling to have a fire in the fire pit. Please note on the sign up sheet, if you can help.
-your own drinks
-pool towels and toys
-jackets and blankets
Please sign up on the the google doc linked below.
Pool Rules: No glass bottles; No dangerous toys
We need everyone to pitch in and help clean up at the end of the night! We need to remove all party decorations, wipe down picnic tables, and sweep/rinse cabana deck to remove all food debris. We need to empty all the trash cans into the dumpster at the street and extinguish fire in fire pit. We also need to check the bathrooms for food/trash and cover the pool before we leave.
There will be a lifeguard at the pool party to help keep everyone safe, however we would like everyone to watch their own children. The lifeguard is not a babysitter.
We are only able to have 50 people attend.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-08-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Nancy Bush Park, 1150 Bradford Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Nancy Bush Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This park has a brand new play structure. There are restrooms next to the playground. There is a dirt walking path that can be fun for riding bikes, and there are lots of old trees that the kids love playing in. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. All ages are welcome to join. If you have baseball gear, please bring it. We can bring our volleyball set if anyone wants to play volleyball.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & GAMES
2019-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Blackburn Park Ventura, CA, 10557 Los Altos St, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Join us for a summer night ice-scream social.

Meet up with old friends, make new friends! Enjoy activities of your choice: ice blocking, flag-football, frisbee or volleyball.

We will provide the ice cream YOU bring the toppings. Please sign up so we know how much ice cream to buy.

Please contact Patty Silver with any questions 805-220-0330, Patricia.silver@me.com

WHO: All ages
WHERE: Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura, Ca
WHEN: Friday, July 26th
TIME: 6pm-8pm

Please sign up on the google doc below to let us know you are coming and what topping you are bringing!

Beach Day Carpinteria
2019-07-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Carpinteria City Beach, Sea Lion Statue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Join us for beach time at Carpinteria City Beach at the end of Linden Ave (near the intersection of Linden and Sandyland). It’s best to look for free street parking, but there is paid parking in the campground where the bathrooms are. We will be meeting nearby the volleyball courts. I will be there with my blue beach tent and my kids will have their body boards. We are bringing a picnic lunch, but there is a neat little burger stand within walking distance from the beach called “The Spot”. We will bring a volleyball for the big kids that want to play.
No need to RSVP, but it would be nice to know you are coming. You can rsvp by emailing bonnieadair@verizon.net

Fireworks Show & Potluck at the Burns Home
2019-07-04 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Burns Home, 120 Japonica Ave, Camarillo, CA, 93012
Come watch the Camarillo High School fireworks show from the Burns’ front lawn. Nicole Burns and family has invited us all to come and watch with them – they have a great view!
What to bring: Potluck item of your choice (the Burns will provide paper products as well as water and lemonade) and camp chairs/blankets.
When: Come at 6:30 to potluck, hang out and get a good parking spot. You are welcome to come later as you are able. The gates to the high school stadium open at 7 pm, and people start parking in their neighborhood before that time. Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. Listen to the KBBY 95.1 at 9 pm for music to accompany the fireworks.
Please RSVP here to let Nicole and your ACHEV friends to know you are coming. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. You can also text Nicole at 805-444-1916 to rsvp.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-07-02 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Arneill Ranch Park, 1301 Sweetwater Avenue, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
Join us at Arneill Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This quiet park has lots of shade, a small playground with sand for younger kids, swings, a full size running track (our kids learned to ride their bikes on this track), a large grass area in the center of the track, and adult fitness equipment . There are restrooms next to the playground. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch.

*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. If you have baseball gear, please bring it. If anyone wants to play volleyball, let me know and we can bring our volleyball court set.
All ages are welcome to join. We have kids of all ages joining us from babies & toddlers to middle and high school.

Beach Day Carpinteria
2019-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Carpinteria City Beach, Sea Lion Statue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Join us for beach time at Carpinteria City Beach at the end of Linden Ave (near the intersection of Linden and Sandyland). It’s best to look for free street parking, but there is paid parking in the campground where the bathrooms are. We will be meeting nearby the volleyball courts. I will be there with my blue beach tent and my kids will have their body boards. We are bringing a picnic lunch, but there is a neat little burger stand within walking distance from the beach called “The Spot”. We will bring a volleyball for the big kids that want to play.
No need to RSVP, but it would be nice to know you are coming. You can do that at the bottom of the page. Just one RSVP per family.

Camarillo Park Day & P.E.*
2019-06-18 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Join us at Pitts Ranch Park in Camarillo for a play date, fellowship & P.E. This is a large park with wood chips (no sand), and an area for playing baseball/kickball. There are restrooms next to the playground. Bring some outdoor toys, sports equipment, blanket, chairs and picnic lunch. There is sidewalk that is good for riding bikes & scooters.
*From 12:30-1:30 some of the kids have been playing sports. They have been playing baseball, capture the flag, kickball, dodgeball and frisbee. We’ll let them decide amongst each other what they want to play. The kids have all been doing a good job organizing their own games. If you have baseball gear, please bring it. This park also has tennis courts, so if you or your kids like to play tennis, bring your racket and some balls. We might have a couple extra rackets for sharing.

All ages are welcome to join. We have kids of all ages joining us from babies & toddlers to middle and high school, but lately we have been having a good sized group of older boys, so bring your big kids to hang out and play sports with them!

Skate Party!
2019-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Skating Plus, 1720 Mesa Verde Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
ACHEV END OF YEAR SKATING PARTY!

Fun For The Whole Family!
It’s time for the ACHEV Skate Night at Skating Plus! There will be fun, fellowship, games, and great exercise!
Feel free to enjoy dinner at the rink. The snack bar offers whole pizzas, hot dogs and more. The playlist will include popular christian artists and family friendly music. Parents may spectate free of charge. Please invite friends to join you.

*Please remember ACHEV’s standards for modest attire.

Who: Everyone!

When: Tuesday, June 11

Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Skating Plus

Address: 1720 Mesa Verde Ave. Ventura, CA 93003

Cost is $10 and includes basic skate rental (rollerblades and speed skates are available for an additional fee).

Please sign up below.

Event Contact: Patty Silver, patricia.silver@me.com, 805-220-0330

Beach Day in Ventura
2019-06-10 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Harbor Cove Beach, 1950 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Let’s Meet up at the beach for some fun playing in the sand, volleyball, swimming & kayaking at Harbor Cove Beach, aka Mother’s Beach, aka the “beach with no waves”. This park is awesome for moms because it is protected by jetties from the waves. It is easier to watch the little ones and let them play in the water. The big kids can swim out really far with or without a boogie board, explore the rocks, and play beach volleyball on the sand courts. We have a kid sized kayak that we bring to this beach, it is also good for SUP if you happen to have one ( and if you do, I want a turn!). There are restroom and shower facilities here.
We will meet in the middle of the beach, to the right of the blue beach carpet. I will have my blue tent set up. I have a 14 year old boy, 11 year old girl, a 3 year old girl (who is really scared of the water) and a 2 year old boy (who has yet to develop a healthy fear of the water).

Prayer Evening
2019-06-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
Please join us in prayer Friday evening, 6/7, for the Garcia family. Joel and Ondreea Garcia joined ACHEV last year. We have enjoyed getting to know Ondreea and her daughters at park day. Ondreea shared the following heartbreaking need for prayer and support,
“Sadly, my daughter-in-law took her own life. She left behind my son and 17 month old grandson. If you could share a prayer request for them, it would mean a lot.”
While we will dedicate the evening to prayer for the Garcia family, there will be time to pray for whatever is burdening you. There is nothing too big or too small for God. Scripture tells us He wants us to bring everything to Him in prayer. Let us do that together.
So I can have enough chairs ready, please let me know you are coming. ~ Susan Pineda (805) 407-6851 or must_sew@yahoo.com.

Year End Resource and Clothing Exchange Party
2019-06-07 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Camino Real Park, Dean Drive and Varsity Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003
Time to go through your shelves, bins and closets! Your outgrown resources and clothing might be exactly what another ACHEV family needs. Someone else may have exactly what you need! In fact, you don’t have to bring anything to participate. You could just come for the play, fellowship and shopping.
While the kids browse or play at the park, celebrate the end of the school year with fellowship, sunshine and your wishlist for next year. We have timed it so hopefully you can collect some of what you need here, then next month you can check out the used curriculum hall or the exhibit hall at the CHEA Convention.
City ordinance requires we exchange within our group. No sales to public, but if people wander in to inquire, be sure to share about home education and ACHEV. We’ve had some wonderful conversations with curious people over the years. Some have joined ACHEV.
Every year we have a free table for anything you don’t want to take home with you. This year, Geneva Atchison is collecting resources to send to a Christian homeschool group in Kenya, so I will have her pull out what they can use before donating the rest, most likely to Abednego Book Shoppe in Ventura.
Camino Real is a big park. Areas are first come, first served, so look for the ACHEV whiteboard easel and maybe a pop-up tent or play tipi. Last year we did well by the play structure near the tennis courts.
Suggestions for what to bring: resources and/or clothing to sell or give, camp chairs or blankets, a folding table if you wish, bags and/or boxes for shopping, small bills for making change, picnic lunch, sunscreen, outdoor play or sports equipment, small pop-up tent.
Questions? Contact Susan Pineda at must_sew@yahoo.com or (805) 407-6851.
