East Coast Swing Class
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a series of classes that will go through December 4th with a break for Thanksgiving week.
First Class is Sept 4th, continuing through Dec 4th with the exception of Thanksgiving week.
We will be learning East Coast Swing this semester. We will learn a different dance after the New Year.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. I will not add any guests to the class before 8/15. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests after 8/15, or as I see space available, or a need to fill spots. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $10 per student per class payable in advance on the first of each month. $40 payable on Sept 4th, $50 payable on October 2nd, $40 payable November 6th. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on the first Wednesday of the month. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Payment Policy:
Payment for the month of classes is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. After the series has begun, we cannot add new students. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you miss too many classes, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for East Coast Swing Fall 2024
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Picture Day
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Katie Moos Photography, 116 Camarillo Drive, Camarillo, CA, 93010
Have your school photos taken with Katie Moos! Several packages are available including packages with Student ID cards.
Attire: Please dress modestly, no spaghetti straps, exposed cleavage, or exposed bra straps.
By appointment only, 10am until 12:00pm: https://katiemoos.as.me/achev
If you have questions, please contact Katie Moos directly at https://www.katiemoos.com

Park Day Ventura, Juanamaria Park
2024-10-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Juanamaria Park, N Kimball Rd & Loma Vista Rd, 104 Livermore Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Please join us at the park to play and get to know each other. We are looking forward to meeting new friends.
Bring a snack/picnic lunch, outdoor play equipment, blankets, etc.
RSVP appreciated but not required

Elementary PE Group
2024-10-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 around 45 minutes long. 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 are on Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park (Camarillo). 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.

9/6/2024

10/4/2024

10/18/2024

11/1/2024

11/15/2024

12/6/2024

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2/14/2025

2/28/2025

3/14/2025

4/11/2025

4/25/2025

5/2/2025

5/16/2025

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2024-10-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there about the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-910-0797

Beach Day Ventura - Summer's Beach
2024-10-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-24 13:00 - 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. =)

Columbus Day Field Trip to the Channel Islands Maritime Museum
2024-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, CA, 93035, United States
It’s Columbus Day! I can’t think of a better way to teach the kids about Columbus Day than with a docent led educational program at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum in Oxnard. The docents here are very knowledgeable and eager to answer questions. There is so much to see and do here and it is great for all ages. They will take us through 4 different stations and the Age of Exploration will be emphasized. We’ll learn about explorers, navigation & timekeeping, parts of a ship, signals, see their models of Columbus’ the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, and a lot more.
Who: ACHEV Members, all ages.
Cost: $200 for our group. We’ll divide the cost evenly between everyone age 5+ . If we have 20 people age 5 and up, it will be $10 per person. Parking is free.
Other: There is a picnic area in front of the museum with an area to play on a pretend tall ship. So bring your lunches and have a picnic with us out front after our tour. After lunch, you are free to go back inside and enjoy the museum as long as you want. There are also a couple of parks nearby and the beach is walking distance.
Sign Up Here Sign up by October 7th.

Otto & Sons Nursery Field Trip
2024-10-23 09:30 - 11:00 | Otto & Sons Nursery, 1835 E. Guiberson Rd, Fillmore, CA, 93015
What: Come for a fun filled, educational field trip learning about native and edible plants at the beautiful Otto & Sons Nursery in Fillmore. One of the activities planned is a scavenger hunt. We want to see you there!
Otto & Sons Nursery was established in 1976 by Otto and Jeanne Klittich and their four sons; Bob, Bill, Scott, and Karl. Prior to starting the nursery, Otto landscaped in the Southern California area as “Landscape by Otto” for 22 years. From a 2 ½ acre property in Chatsworth, the nursery was relocated and has expanded to 28 acres in Fillmore. Read more…
Who: ACHEV Members, all ages along with their parents.
When: Wednesday October 23, 2024 at 9:30am. Please arrive at 9:20 to check in with Spring and be prepared to start on time.
Cost: Free! But bring extra $ for the gift shop and plants.
Additional Notes:

You may bring a snack or lunch to enjoy in the garden.
There is a bathroom inside the garden area.
Do not bring dogs. There are a couple of farm dogs that roam the property.
Park in the dirt parking lot and we will meet close to the entrance.

Sign Up: Sign Up using this link no later than October 15th, 2024.

STEM Workshop at the Park
2024-11-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
What: ACHEV 11th grade student and member of the Brainstormz Robotics team, Livi Richert, will be leading a free STEM workshop for kids ages 7-10 at Pitts Ranch Park. This is a separate event from Elementary PE.
Who: ACHEV members ages 7-10. This is not a drop off activity.
We will set up on the grass near the playground (in between the playground and the softball field) so that younger siblings can play on the playground.
RSVP is needed in order for the organizers to bring the amount of supplies needed for the activity. Please RSVP here as soon as you are able.

11/1/24 – Lego day

Field Trip - Urbane Cafe Thousand Oaks
2024-11-07 08:30 - 10:30 | Urbane Cafe Thousand Oaks, 50 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360, United States
What: Tour of Urbane Café Thousand Oaks. Learn about a “fast casual” restaurant and how to make a great sandwich!
During the field trip, we will split the class up into two groups. The first group will get a tour of the kitchen, learn how we prep some of our ingredients, get to play with some dough, help us make some bread, and learn to be a cashier. While the first group is in the kitchen, the second group will be given some crayons and a color page with which they can create their own sandwich. Once the first group is done, we will have them switch places! When everyone is done, they will all get two pieces of cheese pizza. Finally, we will hand out awards certificates to every student that is good for one free meal.
Who: All ACHEV Members *While this tour is geared towards 1st-5th graders, older and younger students are welcome to attend, as well as parents.
When: Thursday, November 7th 8:45am – 10:15am
*Please arrive 5-10 min early (8:35-8:40) to check in and be ready to begin on time
Cost: Free
Contact: Bonnie Adair bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Notes/Additional Info: Limited to 30 people. They will take 15 at a time into the kitchen area.
Sign Up Using the Google This Google Doc by October 28th

Park Day Ventura, Arroyo Verde Park
2024-11-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Blackburn Park Ventura, CA, 10557 Los Altos St, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States

Field Trip - Brainstormz Robotics Lab
2024-11-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Penrose Residence, 499 Paseo Grande, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91320, United States
What: The award-winning high school robotics team, Brainstormz, is inviting ACHEV to visit their lab where you can learn about what they do. There will be some hands-on fun where the kids can drive a robot and learn about the equipment.

Who: ACHEV members all ages
Cost: Free
Parking instructions: Pull into the drive way, drive along the right side of the house, park in the open space past the pool. The lab is in the garage.
Sign Up Here
Space is limited to 10 families due to parking and lab space constraints.

ACHEV Student Maker’s Market
2024-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | The Richert’s home, 3389 Camino Calandria, Thousand Oaks, 91360
Calling all ACHEV students!!
We will be hosting a market where you can sell your homemade items for the holidays. Any ACHEV student can join in the selling. The Market will be open to the public. Summer is a great time to start making and creating. The event will be outdoors rain or shine. Each seller should bring a table, a holiday tablecloth, a chair for the student seller, and an optional pop up canopy.
Ideas of fun things to make and sell – candles, soap, crochet animals, pvc marshmallow shooters, jewelry, totebags, keychains. The sky is the limit!
Closer to the event, we will publish a flyer for advertising that you can share on social media and send to friends and family.
Deadline to sign up to sell is September 1.
Questions or to sign up as a seller, please text Barbara Richert (805) 341-6614
Saturday November 9
3389 Camino Calandria
Thousand Oaks
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