ACHEV

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-05-04 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music and to review the dances they have learned in the past. Each series is 4 weeks. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Nightclub Two Step.
In May, we will be learning beginner salsa!
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
There will be four classes per month. For months with five Wednesdays, we will not meet the 5th Wednesday.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: Each series will have its own sign up sheet. You need to sign up for each individual series each month. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Golden Oldies Sock Hop Dance
2022-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: We would like to invite you to ACHEV’s annual Sock Hop. Oldies music will be featured, and period dress is encouraged! Read on for dress code and clothing ideas. Please read this entire notice and pay attention that you must:

Sign up and pay in advance for this dance
Be on time
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 dance lesson (TBD) from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:00. There will be a variety of oldies tunes, and some 50’s era group dances and activities.
When: Saturday, April 30th, from 7pm-9pm.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student (paid in advance) and includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
After-Party: For dance attendees and parents, immediately following the dance from 9:30pm-11:45pm at the Collier Residence 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, 93010. Bring a potluck item if you can. RSVP on the sign up sheet. The after party sign-up is the tab on the right.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates/alumni are also welcome. Parents are welcome to join in the dancing. *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance. Babes in arms OK. We need to be close to having an even number of boys and girls, so if we become too heavy on one side, I will have to start a waitlist.
Guests: This is a private party for ACHEV only. Guests outside of ACHEV may be invited and may be approved on a case-by-case basis through Bonnie Adair. Please do not forward this to anyone or invite guests without clearing them through Bonnie Adair first.
Chaperones: Each student 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.
What to Bring: Your own water bottles and your own personal snacks to keep at your table if you desire. There will be no community snacks served (food will be served at the after-party). We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles or bottled water, in case someone forgets theirs. 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. You will not be allowed to go barefoot or socks only.
How to Sign up and Pay: Due to limited space, please reserve your spot as soon as possible. You can sign up for this dance and the after-party on this Google Sheet
If you need to cancel due to illness and give me at least 24 hours notice, I will send you a refund. If you need to cancel for a reason besides illness or emergency, I would appreciate more notice. Thanks =)
I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. Please send me payment using one of the following methods:

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
Send money via Zelle – if you prefer this method, I will need the email or phone number you use for Zelle, and I will send you a request for $.

Other Rules, but really important/Misc:

Don’t come if you are sick. If you have to cancel because of illness, it will be really sad but we appreciate your concern for others. We hope to have many more dances.
RSVP is required.
We need to have close to an even amount of boys and girls. Sign up soon. If the list is too heavy on one side, I will have to waitlist kids.
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.
Masks are not required.
Please click here Sock Hop Dance Visual Dress Code or here ACHEV Dress Code for Sock Hop to review the dress code for this dance.
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. Don’t drag your feet in getting around to asking someone, and don’t spend the evening standing around. It’s not fair to the girls. The time goes by quickly!
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.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
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.
Please limit the amount of dancing you do with your girl-friends and only do it if there are no boys available to dance with.

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.
It is okay to sit out for a dance, but remember, we are here to dance. This is a special occasion, and there will be time for goofing around, chatting and socializing another time. Please come to the after party for some food and social time!

Submission Deadline Fine Arts Festival
2022-04-29
The deadline to submit forms for the annual Fine Arts Festival is today. Please submit the information needed for your visual art and performing art pieces. Link below to information on calendar.
http://achev.ipage.com/event/fine-arts-festival-2022/

Blueberry Picking Field Trip
2022-04-25 10:00 - 11:30 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
We did this field trip on March 30th, and we are doing it again for those who missed out, and those who want to pick again at a discount! Their season is nearly over and the bushes are loaded with ripe berries. There most likely will not be any ripe strawberries available.

Field Trip at One Acre Farm! One Acre Farm grows delicious organic blueberries and strawberries.

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

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

Cost: $2 per 6 oz blueberries
Pay with cash or card

Who: All ages

One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch. Follow the signs to the U-Pick parking.
Sign Up Here

Horse Experience Field Trip #2
2022-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Oso Ranch, 1290 Meyer Rd, Ojai, 93023, United States
We have added a second date for this incredible field trip opportunity!!!
What: Horseback Riding Field Trip at Oso Ranch in Ojai. Come experience horses close-up! Each participant will learn about grooming, saddling, and basic riding skills, take a 1-hour horseback ride into the Ojai Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve, and have a tour of the ranch. Participants must be at least 6 years old, but younger students with their parents may take a pony ride around the ranch (ages 3-5) or just enjoy the animals on the ranch.
Kali Brooks in an ACHEV graduate and employee of the ranch. She will be leading the educational session and tour, along with the help of ACHEV students Maya and Josie Norris.
Who: ACHEV Members ages 6 and up (must be at least 47 in tall). Pony rides available for ages 3-5. Siblings under 3 may tag along with parent but will not be able to go on any horse/pony rides. **Please see height and weight restrictions below in “policies”. Participating parents can ride along with their participating children if they are signed up. We will keep family groups together if that is your preference.
Drop off is okay for participating (riding) students ages 6 and up. Parents must be sure to complete a waiver for their students before dropping off. There will be only one waiver needed per family.
How Much:

Horseback Riding for ages 6 and up (parents may also sign up) $50 per rider.
Pony Rides for ages 3-5 $30 per pony ride for ages 3-5. Pony rides are 30 minutes and may be split between 2 siblings. Parents will walk alongside or behind with their little ones while they ride the ponies.
Non-riding parents and siblings – no charge. Non riding parents and siblings may participate in the tour and watch the grooming session at no charge. They may also hike along the trail at a distance behind the horses, or simply enjoy the property and animals on the property, bring a blanket or chair and read a book, etc.
Your payment reserves your spot and must be received by April 17. You must cancel by April 18 to receive a refund. Submit payment via Zelle (matt.savard@sbcglobal.net) or mail/in person (Andie Savard, 7919 Colton St., Ventura, 93004).

**Policies:

Masks are not required
Weight limit is 240lbs for anyone over six feet tall and 230lbs for anyone under six feet tall. This is to better protect the rider and the horses. Anyone over these limits will be putting themselves and our horses at risk.
All Riders MUST be at least 6 years old AND 47 inches tall.
No dogs.
If you or someone in your group has special needs, please let Andie know: mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

What to Bring or Wear:

Closed toed shoes. Boots with a heel are ideal, but not required. Riders wearing open toed shoes or sandals will not be accepted.
Please wear long pants, this will protect your legs from the from the elements.
A camera & water! Please No selfie sticks or neck straps.
We supply saddle bags on all of the horses so your belongings can come with you.
These rides have very little shade, please wear sunscreen and a hat.

Misc. Info:

Helmets are provided
Rain alternate date: April 27th
Oso Ranch (home of the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company) is a fun place to walk around and see cattle, goats, pigs, miniature horses, peacocks and other birds, and bunnies, not to mention plenty of horses! Families can plan to come early to enjoy the ranch or stay after their ride.
After the field trip, feel free to take a hike! Great lunch spots on the boulders and hiking trails abound in the adjacent Ventura River Preserve (free). The ranch is closest to the Oso Trailhead. Find more info at https://ovlc.org/preserves/ventura-river-rancho-el-nido/hiking-ventura-river-preserve/

Sign Up: Sign up here after reading all the info above. If the sign up sheet is full, please add yourself to the wait list.

Reel Guppy Two Part Fishing Experience
2022-04-07 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for a two-part fishing experience led by Kevin Brannon of Reel Anglers Fishing Show and Reel Guppy Outdoors. One day we will learn the ins and outs of fishing at the resource center. The following week, we will actually be able to fish off Hueneme Pier. All fishing supplies will be provided by Kevin. Cost is $15 per student. Parents can fish for an additional $5 or attend for free. All ages welcome. Younger students may fish with parent involvement. Only students that fish will need to pay. This is not a drop off field trip. Parents please stay and enjoy the fishing experience with your kids. There is a 10 student minimum and a 20 student maximum.
Part 1 – Thursday, April 7 at noon:
We will meet at the Reel Guppy Resource Center at the Channel Islands Harbor. Kevin will teach the students about the anatomy of fishing, species identification, lures, and more, so students will be ready for the actual fishing experience. We will finish around 1-1:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early (11:45am) so I can collect payment. Cash or check. Checks should be made out to Reel Anglers Fishing Show. You must attend this day in order to fish the following week.
Reel Guppy Resource Center
2741 S. Victoria Ave Suite D
Oxnard, CA 93041
Part 2 – Thursday, April 14, 8:30 am-11:30am:
This time we will meet at Hueneme Pier to fish. You will need to pay for parking so please bring cash. Parking permits may be purchased at vending machines located in the lot. $2 per hour or $8 for an all-day permit. Please bring jackets, hats, chairs, and snacks/lunch. There are public restrooms next to the pier.
Port Hueneme Pier
550 E Surfside Dr
Port Hueneme, CA 93041

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-04-06 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music and to review the dances they have learned in the past. Each series is 4 weeks. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Nightclub Two Step.
In April, we will be having East Coast Swing Level 2 classes. This is not a beginner class, but if you are new to this dance and want to join in, you can sign up for the one-time beginner workshop on Wed March 30th. If you did not attend the East Coast class in October 2021, the beginner workshop is mandatory. See details here http://achev.ipage.com/event/east-coast-swing-beginner-workshop/
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
There will be four classes per month. For months with five Wednesdays, we will not meet the 5th Wednesday.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: Each series will have its own sign up sheet. You need to sign up for each individual series each month. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

ACHEV Library Tour!
2022-04-05 09:00 - 16:00
Arrive at each scheduled location to peruse curriculum, look through free used books, and take home door prizes!!
Members who visit all 6 locations will be entered to win a grand tour prize!
Reserve Curricula in advance for next school year!

Click here for details and sign up!

Here are Just some of the freebies!

**Cancelled**Mom's Night Out Jewelry Making
2022-04-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Liza Holdorf’s House, 246 Baker Ave, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
**Sorry, this has been cancelled since we didn’t have enough rsvp’s
Mom’s Night Out: Jewelry Making
Hostess: Liza Holdorf

Location: 246 Baker Ave., Ventura
Cost: $25 per jewelry item
Come learn the art of jewelry making! ACHEV mom Liza, owner/designer of Plumage Jewelry, will guide us though making ONE sterling silver and gemstone jewelry item of your choice: earrings, necklace or bracelet similar to what is pictured.
When you RSVP, please state your preferred jewelry item.
RSVP here
Take a look at Liza’s website for a feel for her style.
https://www.plumagejewelry.com

East Coast Swing Beginner Workshop
2022-03-30 16:00 - 17:15 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
This is a beginner workshop for kids who have not taken East Coast Swing classes before and would like to attend the April Level 2 classes.
You may take this class as a one-time workshop, even if you do not plan to attend classes in April. You may take this class if you did take the East Coast level 1 series back in October, but would like to review. However, those students will be taken as space is available, as priority will be given to the students who are beginners that are signed up for the level 2 classes in April.
Cost: $12 per student paid at the door, or ahead of time with Zelle or Venmo instructions on the studio website https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
Please make sure you have the correct tab selected when you sign up on the Google sheet. If there are any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, they are considered to be on the waitlist.
Sign up Sheet is here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=639744283
Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net with questions.

Berry Picking Field Trip
2022-03-30 10:00 - 11:30 | One Acre Farm, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Field Trip at One Acre Farm! One Acre Farm grows delicious organic blueberries and strawberries.

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

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

Cost: $3.50 per 6 oz blueberries
$5 per pound strawberries
Pay with cash or card

Who: All ages

One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch. Follow the signs to the U-Pick parking.
Sign Up Here

Horse Experience Field Trip
2022-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Oso Ranch, 1290 Meyer Rd, Ojai, 93023, United States
What: Horseback Riding Field Trip at Oso Ranch in Ojai. Come experience horses close-up! Each participant will learn about grooming, saddling, and basic riding skills, take a 1-hour horseback ride into the Ojai Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve, and have a tour of the ranch. Participants must be at least 6 years old, but younger students with their parents may take a pony ride around the ranch (ages 3-5) or just enjoy the animals on the ranch.
Kali Brooks in an ACHEV graduate and employee of the ranch. She will be leading the educational session and tour, along with the help of ACHEV students Maya and Josie Norris.
Who: ACHEV Members ages 6 and up (must be at least 47 in tall). Pony rides available for ages 3-5. Siblings under 3 may tag along with parent but will not be able to go on any horse/pony rides. **Please see height and weight restrictions below in “policies”. Participating parents can ride along with their participating children if they are signed up. We will keep family groups together if that is your preference.
Drop off is okay for participating (riding) students ages 6 and up. Parents must be sure to complete a waiver for their students before dropping off. There will be only one waiver needed per family.
How Much:

Horseback Riding for ages 6 and up (parents may also sign up) $50 per rider.
Pony Rides for ages 3-5 $30 per pony ride for ages 3-5. Pony rides are 30 minutes and may be split between 2 siblings. Parents will walk alongside or behind with their little ones while they ride the ponies.
Non-riding parents and siblings – no charge. Non riding parents and siblings may participate in the tour and watch the grooming session at no charge. They may also hike along the trail at a distance behind the horses, or simply enjoy the property and animals on the property, bring a blanket or chair and read a book, etc.
Your payment reserves your spot and must be received by March 27. You must cancel by March 28 to receive a refund. Submit payment via Zelle (matt.savard@sbcglobal.net) or mail/in person (Andie Savard, 7919 Colton St., Ventura, 93004).

**Policies:

Masks are not required
Weight limit is 240lbs for anyone over six feet tall and 230lbs for anyone under six feet tall. This is to better protect the rider and the horses. Anyone over these limits will be putting themselves and our horses at risk.
All Riders MUST be at least 6 years old AND 47 inches tall.
No dogs.
If you or someone in your group has special needs, please let Andie know: mrs.a.savard@gmail.com

What to Bring or Wear:

Closed toed shoes. Boots with a heel are ideal, but not required. Riders wearing open toed shoes or sandals will not be accepted.
Please wear long pants, this will protect your legs from the from the elements.
A camera & water! Please No selfie sticks or neck straps.
We supply saddle bags on all of the horses so your belongings can come with you.
These rides have very little shade, please wear sunscreen and a hat.

Misc. Info:

Helmets are provided
Rain alternate date: April 13th
Oso Ranch (home of the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company) is a fun place to walk around and see cattle, goats, pigs, miniature horses, peacocks and other birds, and bunnies, not to mention plenty of horses! Families can plan to come early to enjoy the ranch or stay after their ride.
After the field trip, feel free to take a hike! Great lunch spots on the boulders and hiking trails abound in the adjacent Ventura River Preserve (free). The ranch is closest to the Oso Trailhead. Find more info at https://ovlc.org/preserves/ventura-river-rancho-el-nido/hiking-ventura-river-preserve/

Sign Up: Sign up here after reading all the info above. If the sign up sheet is full, please add yourself to the wait list. If we have enough people, we will add a second field trip, but we can’t do that unless we know you are interested by putting yourself on the waitlist.

Frozen Jr. Theatre Performance
2022-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Calvary Community Westlake, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village, CA, 91362, United States
What: Calvary Center Stage is cordially inviting you to come see a production of Disney’s Frozen, Jr. This is a school field trip performance and will be 70-90 (max) minutes in length with no intermission. ACHEV student, Cristina Georgescu is playing the lead troll in this play!
For more information about this theatre ministry, you can go here
Who: ACHEV members, all ages
Cost: $5 per person suggested donation
Details: The performance begins at 9:30. They open the doors at 9am. The seating is open, so we need to arrive at 8:45am so that we can assemble out front and be ready to walk inside together and find seats. Hopefully we can all sit together.
I only have 30 seats reserved for our homeschool group and they do expect the whole theatre to sell out. If you would like to attend, please sign up as soon as possible. If we have more than 30 people who would like seats, I may be able to reserve additional seats, if we don’t wait too long! Sign up here !

St. Patrick's Day Park Day
2022-03-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road (1, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
Let’s get together at the park and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a craft, some Irish fiddle, a St. Patrick’s Day picture book, and lunch together.

We will meet at Camarillo Grove Park. It’s a beautiful, quiet park with so much room for play and exploration. My teen son, Maxwell, has been playing fiddle for about 8 years and he will play an Irish fiddle tune or two for the kids. We will bring an old student violin for the kids to try to play if they want. My teen daughter, Alexandria, just started learning to play bagpipes, so she may give a demonstration as well (we won’t be able to allow anyone else to handle the bagpipes).
Bring a picnic blanket and an Irish or green/rainbow themed snack/lunch item to share with everyone. Your RSVP will help me plan for craft supplies. RSVP here. Thanks! This is geared toward the pk-elementary crowd, but all ACHEV members are welcome.
Please note: Camarillo Grove Park is an off leash dog park, and there is a $3 parking fee.

Totally Rad 80's Dance Party
2022-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: We would like to invite you to our Totally Rad 80’s Dance party. 80’s music will be featured, and period dress is encouraged! We will have a fun photo spot for taking pictures. Read on for dress code and clothing ideas. Please read this entire notice and pay attention that you must:

Sign up and pay in advance for this dance
Be on time
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 Nightclub Two Step lesson from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:00. There will be a variety of 80’s tunes, including the Footloose line dance, and the Electric Slide line dance.
When: Saturday, February 26th, from 7pm-9pm.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student (paid in advance) and includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
After-Party: For dance attendees and parents, immediately following the dance from 9:30pm-11:45pm at the Collier Residence 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, 93010. Bring a potluck item if you can. RSVP on the sign up sheet. The after-party sign up is the tab on the right.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates/alumni are also welcome. Parents are welcome to join in the dancing. *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance. Babes in arms OK. We need to be close to having an even number of boys and girls, so if we become too heavy on one side, I will have to start a waitlist.
Guests: This is a private party for ACHEV only. Guests outside of ACHEV may be invited and may be approved on a case-by-case basis through Bonnie Adair. Please do not forward this to anyone or invite guests without clearing them through Bonnie Adair first.
Chaperones: Each student 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.
What to Bring: Your own water bottles and your own personal snacks to keep at your table if you desire. There will be no community snacks served (food will be served at the after-party). We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles, or in case someone forgets theirs. 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. You will not be allowed to go barefoot or socks only.
How to Sign up and Pay: Due to limited space, please reserve your spot as soon as possible. You can sign up for this dance on this Google Sheet .
If you need to cancel due to illness and give me at least 24 hours notice, I will send you a refund. If you need to cancel for a reason besides illness or emergency, I would appreciate more notice. Thanks =)
I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. Please send me payment using one of the following methods:

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
Send money via Zelle – if you prefer this method, I will need the email or phone number you use for Zelle, and I will send you a request for $.

Other Rules, but really important/Misc:

Don’t come if you are sick. If you have to cancel because of illness, it will be really sad but we appreciate your concern for others. We hope to have many more dances.
No lifts or aerial moves.
No Chewing Gum
RSVP is required.
We need to have close to an even amount of boys and girls. Sign up soon. If the list is too heavy on one side, I will have to waitlist kids.
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.
Masks are not required.
Please click here 80s Dance Visual Dress Code or here to review the dress code for this dance. There are a few changes from the last dance.
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. Don’t drag your feet in getting around to asking someone, and don’t spend the evening standing around. It’s not fair to the girls. The time goes by quickly!
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.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
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.
Please limit the amount of dancing you do with your girl-friends and only do it if there are no boys available to dance with.

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.
It is okay to sit out for a dance, but remember, we are here to dance. This is a special occasion, and there will be time for goofing around, chatting and socializing another time. Please come to the after party for some food and social time!

Valentine's Party 2022
2022-02-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Join us for our annual Valentine Party and exchange. There will be crafts and games for little kids and a book exchange for Jr/Sr High Schoolers. The Valentine Party will be right after volleyball, at the same park.
Plan:
3:30-4:00 Craft/Games for little kids, field games/volleyball for 10+
4:00-5:00 Valentine Exchange and Book exchange for Jr/Sr High, snacks, have fun =)
Each family please bring a snack to share. Individually wrapped snacks preferred, but not required. Ex; string cheese, granola bars, cuties. Water, drinks, and paper products will be provided.
Valentines: Please have every child bring 20 valentines to pass out. Have your child write their name
in the FROM: spot on each card but please leave the TO: spot blank. This makes it easier to pass out.
Each child should bring a separate box or bag to collect valentines.
Jr/Sr High Schoolers: Please bring one wrapped, used book for the book exchange, along with one Valentine card attached to the book. It should be a book that you enjoyed and think your friends would like to read. You can bring a used book from home that you are ready to pass on to someone else, or you may purchase a copy from a used book store. Please think of a Bible verse that is meaningful to you to include in your Valentine card.
The Friends of the Library bookstore in Camarillo has the best prices on used books, and Abednego book store in Ventura has a sale right now and ACHEV members can use our trade credit for 50% off used books – you just have to mention it at checkout.
Please help us by letting us know you’re coming! Sign Up Sheet
Contact Devin Singmaster at devinsingmaster@gmail.com if you have any questions
Contact Paula Georgescu with questions about Jr/Sr High activities paoteo2000@yahoo.com

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-02-09 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music on their own/with their friends and also to review the dances they have learned in the past so they don’t forget, and hopefully that will make the classes even more fun. It will be like a mini-dance party =) Each dance will be taught for 4 weeks, so one dance will be learned per month. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, and Foxtrot.
February: Nightclub Two Step
March: TBD, possibly Salsa
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
There will be four classes per month. For months with five Wednesdays, we will not meet the 5th Wednesday. Example, no class on Wed March 30th.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: Each series will have its own sign up sheet. You need to sign up for each individual series each month. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Ballroom Dance Class
2022-02-02 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music on their own/with their friends and also to review the dances they have learned in the past so they don’t forget, and hopefully that will make the classes even more fun. It will be like a mini-dance party =) Each dance will be taught for 4 weeks, so one dance will be learned per month. We have already learned Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha, and Foxtrot.
February: Nightclub Two Step
March: TBD
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. 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.
**if there is a waitlist for girls, motivated and mature boys as young as nine may be considered at the discretion of their parents and the organizer
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
There will be four classes per month. For months with five Wednesdays, we will not meet the 5th Wednesday. Example, no class on Wed March 30th.
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: Each series will have its own sign up sheet. You need to sign up for each individual series each month. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

ACHEV Christmas Semi-formal Dance
2021-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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:

Sign up and pay in advance for this dance
Be on time
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 foxtrot lesson (TBD) from 7-7:30. Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:00. There will be a variety of Christmas tunes and will include the following dances: East Coast Swing, Single Time Swing, Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, Night Club Two-Step, the Virginia Reel, and a couple line dances.
When: Saturday, December 11th, from 7pm-9pm.
Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
Cost: $15 per student (paid in advance) and includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up (or mature and motivated dancers at least 10 years old), ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates/alumni are also welcome. Parents are welcome to join in the dancing. *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance. Babes in arms OK. We need to be close to having an even number of boys and girls, so if we become too heavy on one side, I will have to start a waitlist.
Guests: This is a private party for ACHEV only. If on 11/26, there is still room for more dancers, I will send out a notice to all families who have signed up and reserved their spot, giving them an opportunity to invite guests. Please do not forward this to anyone or invite guests without clearing them through Bonnie Adair first.
Chaperones: Each student 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.
What to Bring: Your own water bottles and your own personal snacks to keep at your table if you desire. There will be no community snacks served. We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles, or in case someone forgets theirs. 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. You will not be allowed to go barefoot or socks only.
How to Sign up and Pay: Due to limited space, please reserve your spot as soon as possible. You can sign up for this dance on this Google Sheet . If you prefer, you can sign up via email at bonnieadair@verizon.net with the following information: *First & last name of each dancer, *Age & Gender of each dancer, *Names of chaperones that will be attending (Due to limited space, I need to know how many parent chaperones will be there as well). *Parent email and cell number *If you are not chaperoning your own children, please let me know who will be chaperoning in your place. *Let me know how you plan to pay
If you need to cancel due to illness and give me at least 24 hours notice, I will send you a refund. If you need to cancel for a reason besides illness or emergency, I would appreciate more notice. Thanks =)
I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance. Please send me payment using one of the following methods:

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
Send money via Zelle – if you prefer this method, I will need the email or phone number you use for Zelle, and I will send you a request for $.

Other Rules, but really important/Misc:

Don’t come if you are sick. If you have to cancel because of illness, it will be really sad but we appreciate your concern for others. We hope to have many more dances.
No lifts or aerial moves.
No Chewing Gum
RSVP is required.
We need to have close to an even amount of boys and girls. Sign up soon. If the list is too heavy on one side, I will have to waitlist kids.
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.
Masks are not required.
Boys:

Collared shirts (button-up or polo), long sleeve or short sleeved.
Slacks, NO jeans
Closed toe shoes: Absolutely no flip flops, socks or bare feet. Sneakers/running/basketball shoes are not recommended, but you can wear them if you must. 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 well.

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.
Leggings or shorts are required if the skirt rises past the knees while twirling. It’s a good policy to wear dance pants 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.
No pants (other than leggings under your skirt or dress).
Closed toe shoes: Absolutely no flip flops, socks, or bare feet. Cross trainers/running/basketball shoes are not recommended, but you can wear them if you must. It is hard to dance when your shoes are super sticky/grippy on the dance floor. No sling back shoes. If you don’t have dress/dance shoes, Converse/Keds type shoes work well. 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 because you can’t be dancing barefoot.

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. Don’t drag your feet in getting around to asking someone, and don’t spend the evening standing around. It’s not fair to the girls. The time goes by quickly!
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.

For Girls:

If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
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.
Please limit the amount of dancing you do with your girl-friends and only do it if there are no boys available to dance with. The boys don’t dance with each other and when the girls are just goofing around with each other on the dance floor, the boys end up standing around not knowing what to do.

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.
It is okay to sit out for a dance, but remember, we are here to dance. This is a special occasion, and there will be time for goofing around, chatting and socializing another time.

Ballroom Dance Class
2021-12-08 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, practice for 15 minutes. The kids will have 15 minutes for the kids to practice to music on their own/with their friends and also to review the dances they have learned in the past so they don’t forget, and hopefully that will make the classes even more fun. It will be like a mini-dance party =) Each dance will be taught for 4 weeks, so one dance will be learned per month.
Who: ACHEV and invited homeschooling friends ages 10 and up. Please clear invited friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. We can keep a waitlist, as space may open for different sessions. We have to have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm, beginning August 4th
There will be four classes per month. For months with five Wednesdays, we will not meet the 5th Wednesday.
These are the dances we would learn. We can move the line up around, but it was organized so that it would alternate between a rhythm dance and a smooth dance:
· Cha Cha
· Waltz
· East Coast Swing
· Foxtrot
· Nightclub Two-Step
· Salsa
Cost: Each 4 week session will be $40 per student. That is only 10 per lesson per student.
Sign up sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vsa0MnIs7W0ELCIU9ORdC06CLQfvdBQGposMHw50zhs/edit#gid=0
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Home Education Information Meeting
2021-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Reality Ventura, 1954 Goodyear Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
With the changes and uncertainty plaguing public school these days, many families are wondering about alternatives. Home education is an excellent, time tested alternative. ACHEV is excited to sponsor this event, open to the community. We will share the legal options available to parents in CA, including all the practical details. We trust this event will encourage parents. Please invite anyone interested in learning more about home education.

Mom's Night Out
2021-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
ACHEV Moms, let’s get together for some fellowship and fun. If we aren’t careful, it is easy to let the holidays get hectic. Take a break with your homeschool friends to hear scripture, enjoy light refreshments, tea/cocoa, and let me (Susan) help you make some beautiful, simple folded fabric Christmas ornaments.
You are welcome to bring your own supplies, but I will also have supplies on hand to share. I have a fun stack of Christmas fabrics and all the tools we need to mark, cut, and assemble. I will have a sewing machine out, too, though much can be done by hand.
If you bring your own supplies, this is what you’ll need for these projects: fabric (quilt cottons work well), scissors, tailor’s chalk or something else to mark your fabric, hand-sewing needles & thread, a variety of buttons and/or beads for embellishing. I will supply the sewing machine and iron.
Are you memorizing scripture? Do you have a scripture on your mind lately? This is optional, but I also invite you to come with a thought or scripture to read or recite. Let this evening be an oasis for you.
Please RSVP so I can be sure to have enough supplies prepared. Please indicate which ornaments interest you the most so I can even have some pre-cut squares pressed and ready.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d6nuw4626KVDIWGtrU1K94xC73Nw7ns9pDlFT45WSwk/edit?usp=sharing

Dance Workshop
2021-12-04 12:00 - 13:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Dance Workshop just in time for the annual ACHEV Christmas Dance. Even if you can’t attend the Christmas dance this year, we will be having more dances, and you can join this workshop to pick up the basics of some of the different dances we do so that you’ll be ready for the next one. This is a great way to try it out with minimal commitment, or to refresh/review/refine your steps if you have taken lessons in the past. One day, 90 minutes, and we’ll go over 3 different dances (TBD).
Who: ACHEV members ages 10 and up and also any guests signed up to attend the 12/11 Christmas dance. We must have an even number of boys/girls for this workshop. If there are not enough boys signed up, the girls that signed up last will not be able to attend, or vice versa.
Cost: $12 per student – cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle. Venmo enter Patricia-Monico in your account,
Zelle enter 805-650-2719 in your account. You can pay when you come in.
Dress: Comfortable, modest, shoes should be closed toe. Absolutely no flip flops or bare feet/socks only.
Notes: We need at least 4 boys and 4 girls to make this workshop happen. Sign up asap please so we know if we will be able to do this, thanks!
Sign Up Here!
Some Benefits of learning Ballroom Dance:

Increased self-confidence & social skills
Improved physical health, weight loss
Enhanced hand-eye coordination
Encourages good behavior, poise, grace & etiquette
Aids in memory, focus & brain development
Facilitates teamwork & healthy competition
Makes meeting new people fun & comfortable
Introduction to the arts can expand creativity and emotional development

Poverty Encounter Field Trip
2021-12-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Poverty Encounter, 13931 Balboa Blvd, Sylmar, CA, 91342, United States
What: A group visit to Poverty Encounter.
“An immersive, interactive experience, Poverty Encounter provides a unique understanding of the impact of living in poverty, and opportunities to make a difference.”

Encountering Poverty

by Lynn Phillips, Poverty Encounter at Children’s Hunger Fund
Have you ever heard your children say, “I’m starving,” “there’s nothing to eat,” or “I don’t like this meal!”? Do you wish your children had a greater appreciation for what they have? As a homeschool mother of four, it pained me to hear my boys’ lack of gratitude for all the Lord had given them. One of the reasons we homeschooled was to teach our kids about who God is and that they can play a part in His plans. My husband and I wondered how we could open our children’s eyes to the abundance they had before them.
Read the rest of this article at http://www.homeschool411.com/family/encountering-poverty/
When: Friday, December 3rd, 9:30-11:30 am: Please arrive 10-15 minutes before your reservation time and check in at the Poverty Encounter entrance of the building. Each tour is 90 minutes with a 30-minute service activity during which guests will be able to pack food for families in need. There is a considerable amount of walking and standing throughout the experience so please dress comfortably.
Information from Poverty Encounter: All guests (age 2 and older) are required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
Cost: $7 per person ages 6 and up. 5 and under, free. Paid in advance. Sales for this event will close two weeks before the event on November 22nd at Noon . This is what they ask so that they can work out scheduling in preparation for our event. They have created a special link just for our group, to purchase tickets online.
To sign up for this field trip: ,Visit this link and purchase your tickets now. Then, please enter your information on this Google Sheet. Your rsvp for this field trip is not secured until you have purchased your tickets via the link above.

Field Trip: Riley's Farm Living History Revolutionary War Adventure
2021-11-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Riley’s Farm, 12261 S. Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA, 92399, United States
Woo hoo! I scheduled a field trip to the amazing Riley’s Farm! If you haven’t heard of Riley’s Farm, it is owned and run by a Christian family who are passionate about history and freedom. If you want to know more about Riley’s Farm you van visit their website https://rileysfarm.com/ .
What: Revolutionary War Adventure Field Trip: this is an amazing living history program. Read all the fun details here: https://rileysfarm.com/index.php/living-history/revolutionarywar/
Who: All ACHEV members are welcome. Riley’s Farm is very family and homeschool friendly. This field trip will be fun for all ages. This is a fun field trip to bring Grandma and Grandpa or Auntie along for, especially if they are into history and watching your kids do homeschooley stuff =)
Time: The field trip runs from 10am-2pm. You must arrive at least 15 minutes early, by 9:45am. It is a long drive so give yourself plenty of time to arrive and account for traffic. You will want to have time to visit the restroom before we start and maybe place a pie order for later. I am going to need some time to check everyone in and make sure everyone has their stickers showing what group they belong to. The drive is admittedly very long (but very much worth it), so please leave early enough to allow time for traffic or other unforeseen delays.
How Much: $20 per person, including adults. Babies/toddlers 2 years old and younger are free. If they are 3 and over, they need a ticket. This is a significant discount per person for registering as a group of 30+. I need at least 30 people paid by 10/28/21 to make this happen. I have to sign a contract and personally guarantee payment as well as make a deposit, so I have to collect payment in advance from everyone by October 28th. They will only adjust 10% of the total price for no-shows/cancellations after that date, which depending on our numbers, will mean that I can only afford to refund maybe 3 tickets if there are no-shows or last minute cancellations. You can send a check to Bonnie Adair at 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010, meet up with me in person and give me cash or check, send me $ via Zelle , or Paypal me at https://paypal.me/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US
Where: 12261 S. Oak Glen Rd., Oak Glen, CA 92399 ***GPS Databases are often wrong for the farm, please use their directions https://rileysfarm.com/index.php/map/
Lunch: There is a “soldier’s ration of lemonade, cornbread, cheese, an apple and dried beef provided for everyone, but the ration is modest (especially if you have a teenage boy), so you will probably want to either pack some extra food, or you can buy food from the bakery. Their food and pies are really good, by the way, and I highly recommend them =) I always buy an extra whole apple pie and whole chicken pot pie to take home for the next day. Such a treat! Also, they recommend you order ahead of time (you can order online or on-site in the morning when we arrive. Here is the most current menu and should be a close idea of what will be available https://rileysfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cc_menu_2wide_web.jpg
Misc: This field trip is outdoors. Please check the weather ahead of time, wear layers, bring hats and sunscreen, extra water and snacks, and be prepared for a long day.
Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tt_HyUm7isW5EyApEPycJUd5v9QiW8M0DDIcV_6n3og/edit#gid=0
Please email me if you have any questions, or need help signing up.
Thanks,
Bonnie Adair
805-504-6457

Homeschooling the Middle and High School Years
2021-11-10 18:30 - 21:00
Homeschooling the Middle and High School Years, November 10, 2021, 6:30 – 9 pm
This meeting is open to the community, led by ACHEV mom and homeschool coach, Keary DeVico.
Our last meeting was so fun – let’s do it again! This time we will focus on homeschooling older kids. Learn how to transition to being their coach/mentor in your homeschool, and how to engage them in their talents with an eye toward launching them after high school. In my opinion, the most exciting and rewarding age to homeschool is high schoolers! So be encouraged and come share some coffee and dessert. Bring your questions, and let’s talk big picture and nuts and bolts about homeschooling this age group.
Are you homeschooling middle or high schoolers and feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to guide them? Do you have questions on how to navigate their future including their post-graduation plans? Come join us for dessert and coffee and let’s discuss how to launch these older kids into their bright futures. Anyone with kids upper elementary and older are welcome to join us! Text me (Keary) for the location and to RSVP 805-200-7870.

Threadbender Textiles field trip/tour
2021-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Threadbender Textiles, 4023 Camino Ranchero, Unit C, Camarillo, CA, 93012
Threadbender Textiles is a unique weaving studio in Camarillo founded by former ACHEV parents, Monica & Ron Spooner. Please read their story at https://www.threadbendertextiles.org/
What: Field Trip/Tour of Threadbender Textiles weaving studio
When: Wednesday, November 10, 10am. The tour may take about 30-40 minutes. We are free to shop after the tour. We should aim to leave by about 11:15, before the studio employees and clients take their scheduled lunch break.
Who: ACHEV parents and students of all ages. Please be aware children must be carefully supervised as there are expensive and complex looms and other equipment in the studio. It is not a childproof environment.
Cost: Free. You are welcome to shop after the tour.
Something to consider – The studio is quite close to Pitts Ranch Park. Would anyone wish to bring a picnic lunch and play at the park after the field trip?
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BP6rLuWDzQdTOkCcKytfAPHu-HY2U8Sigua7Fz6YvmM/edit?usp=sharing

Canceled: Stagecoach Inn Field Trip
2021-11-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Stagecoach Inn, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320
We are sorry to announce this field trip has been canceled.

ACHEV mom Nadine Goodwin has booked the Stagecoach Inn in Newbury Park for Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9:30AM for her ACHEV CA and American History group – and opened it up to all ACHEV families. Thank you, Nadine!

This field trip is limited to upper elementary only: mature 2nd graders up to 6th grade.

The field trip will last 2 hours and will focus on U.S. Westward Expansion. This is considered a hands on experience.

Cost is $5 each.

The Stagecoach Inn needs an RSVP ASAP, so please take a moment to RSVP now if you would like to attend. >>Sign Up Here<<

Nature Hike & Play Date
2021-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Camarillo Grove Park, 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road (1, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
What: Hey moms of littles, let’s get together at Camarillo Grove Park for some nature play. We’ll meet in the nature center gazebo (as long as it’s available) and start with a short picture book. Then we’ll go on a hike at a comfortable pace for the younger kids, giving them time to pick up rocks and sticks and whatever else they are interested in. Camarillo Grove has a great trail that is fun, short, and just enough of an incline to make it interesting. It will take 30+ minutes to finish the hike. We can stop at play around the boulders for a little while, and then the hike ends at the nature center. We can eat lunch, play on the new playground, and I will bring a simple nature/fall inspired craft.
If you have teens, like I do, they can have fun at this park also. A mature group of teens can hike the trail on their own for exercise, and bring the family dog. My older kids like climbing the boulders – there are some big ones and it’s pretty fun. Does anyone have horseshoes? They have horseshoe pits at this park – that might be fun for the teens. Let me know if your teens want to come and keep mine company and get some exercise in.
Where: Camarillo Grove Park. The property for Camarillo Grove Park was donated by Adolfo Camarillo. It is a former stagecoach stop, and home to the oldest tree in the district. This park is beautiful and we just love exploring here. https://www.pvrpd.org/camarillo-grove-park
Cost: There is a $3 parking fee, and there is nowhere to park to avoid the fee.
Bring: Your picnic lunch and leave it in the car for after the hike. Comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, hats, layers and sunscreen. Kids can bring nature journals, magnifying glasses, binoculars, or anything else that they think will be fun to bring for exploring.
Note: Please be aware that this is an off-leash dog park. Dogs are not allowed inside the gated nature center at all, and dogs must be on a leash on the trails (but that doesn’t mean that everyone leashes their dogs on the trail). Dogs are allowed to be off-leash everywhere else inside the park.
RSVP is appreciated =) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gG5yTSczGz3WouTjxx3C6SB1i6ji9itAnnXXS–7H6w/edit?usp=sharing

CANCELED (Leonis Adobe)
2021-10-26 09:15 - 11:30 | Leonis Adobe, 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, CA, 91302
We are sorry to report this field trip has been canceled.
The Chumash tour is a hands-on, interactive learning experience in our Calabasas Creek Park. Students will experience aspects of Chumash life and gain an understanding of what it was like to grow up as a Chumash Native American in California. The program consists of a 5-station tour which includes the story telling of Chumash myths and legends inside an ‘ap (Chumash dwelling), edible and medicinal plant identification along Calabasas Creek, as well as discussions on the traditional methods of hunting, gathering and fishing. The students will participate in a game of skill that village children would have played, and create a Chumash inspired necklace using natural materials. These are among the program activities.
The experience is focused on 3rd grade and up. RSVP required.
What: Chumash Village Experience
When: Tuesday, October 26th at 9:15AM
What: Leonis Adobe Museum
Where: 23537 Calabasas Road, Calabasas, California 91302 (Approx. 45 min. from Ventura)
Tour Time: The Chumash Tour starts at 9:30 and ends at 11:30am.
Arrive: Please arrive at 9:15am to organize groups.
Cost: $11 per student
Here is the sign up sheet.
Contact: Nadine Goodwin (goodwinfivetribe@gmail.com)
