Teen Game Club
2023-08-22 13:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Adair Home, 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA, 93010, United States
What: Teen directed board games. We have tons of board games. You are welcome to bring a favorite game from home to share with the group as well. They usually start out with board games and will migrate towards group role play games at the end of the afternoon. They have a lot of fun. We have snacks, so feel free to bring one to share but it is not needed so don’t stress about bringing something.
Who: ACHEV members 6th Grade and up, recent ACHEV grads.
RSVP: Is needed so that I can make sure we have enough chairs and tables out, or in case we need to change the host home in case of illness, etc. Bonnieadair@verizon.net 805-504-6457
Drop off is okay for this event. Feel free to go home or run errands, etc. If parents prefer to stay, that is welcome as well, and if you have younger children with you they can stay also. Please let me know if you will be bringing younger children with you so I can plan something for our younger kids to do together while the teens have their game time.

ACHEV Ice Cream Tour
2023-08-22 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Stops on our tour:
August 1, Camarillo: Tifa Chocolate and Gelato; https://tifachocolateandgelato.com/camarillo/
August 8, Oxnard: Afters in The Collection; https://thecollectionrp.com/directory/afters-ice-cream/
August 15, Coastal Cone in the Ventura Harbor; https://www.coastalcone.com/
August 22, Little Calf Creamery in Thousand Oaks; https://www.littlecalfcreamery.com/
August 29, Ojai Ice Cream in Ojai; https://www.ojaiicecream.com/
We will meet a 7pm for dessert and fellowship together. RSVP helpful so we can keep an eye out for you. Each time you join us, your family will be entered into a drawing to win a prize after the tour concludes. That means your chances to win get better each time you join us!

Dance Class: Waltz, Beyond Basics
2023-08-23 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a 4-class series taking place on 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30.
If you have never taken waltz classes with us before and you would like to join us for the Beyond Basics classes in August, the basics class on Aug 2nd is required. https://achev.ipage.com/event/dance-class-waltz-beginner-basics/
Who: ACHEV members, non-ACHEV siblings, and invited homeschooling friends ages 11 and up, and recent ACHEV grads (see note on sign up sheet). Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests to the sign up sheet when I see that spaces need to be filled or two weeks before the first class. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student payable by 8/9. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on 8/2.
Payment Policy:
Payment for each series is due in full at the beginning of the first class. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss one class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you are not able to attend the first class, or will have to miss more than one class, it can be difficult to catch up as well as hold up others in the class.
If you have special circumstances, please feel free to talk to me about it! Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For Waltz Beyond Basics
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Beach Day - Summer's Beach Ventura
2023-08-24 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-11 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Summer’s Beach Ventura, is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, United States
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, boogie board close to shore, the older kids boogie board, body surf, dig holes and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
How to Find Us: Come Down the handicap ramp, and if you are facing the water, turn left and we will be close by on the left hand side (that’s the plan anyways). You can look for my red SUV along the highway. It’s a Subaru Ascent with a roof rack.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2023-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
**Thank you to the Fogel Family- they are hosting volleyball for us this week! If you have questions about volleyball in general, you can contact Bonnie 805-504-6457, but on 8/25 your contact is Sandra Fogel at 805-791-0810. They will have the volleyball equipment and will be in the same location at the same time. If you’ve been coming to volleyball for a while, please come a few minutes early and see if they need help setting up.
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic for ACHEV kids 10 and up. The kids play volleyball games from 2pm-3pm. At 3pm, they sometimes continue playing volleyball for another hour, and sometimes they choose to get a different game going. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 10 and up. You don’t have to know how to play, Mr. Adair will teach you.
Drop off is okay for this event. If you are dropping off, please make sure we have your cell number in case we need to reach you.
We start at 2, and it’s really helpful if everyone gets there about the same time.
Please rsvp via email bonnieadair@verizon.net and make sure I have your email address and cell number in case I need to reach you.
Bonnie 805-504-6457
Kevin 805-906-0520

ACHEV Ice Cream Tour
2023-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Stops on our tour:
August 1, Camarillo: Tifa Chocolate and Gelato; https://tifachocolateandgelato.com/camarillo/
August 8, Oxnard: Afters in The Collection; https://thecollectionrp.com/directory/afters-ice-cream/
August 15, Coastal Cone in the Ventura Harbor; https://www.coastalcone.com/
August 22, Little Calf Creamery in Thousand Oaks; https://www.littlecalfcreamery.com/
August 29, Ojai destination to be determined – possibly Sanders and Sons Gelato; https://www.sandersandsonsgelato.com/
We will meet a 7pm for dessert and fellowship together. RSVP helpful so we can keep an eye out for you. Each time you join us, your family will be entered into a drawing to win a prize after the tour concludes. That means your chances to win get better each time you join us!

Dance Class: Waltz, Beyond Basics
2023-08-30 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a 4-classs series taking place on 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30.
If you have never taken waltz classes with us before and you would like to join us for the Beyond Basics classes in August, the basics class on Aug 2nd is required. https://achev.ipage.com/event/dance-class-waltz-beginner-basics/
Who: ACHEV members, non-ACHEV siblings, and invited homeschooling friends ages 11 and up, and recent ACHEV grads (see note on sign up sheet). Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests to the sign up sheet when I see that spaces need to be filled or two weeks before the first class. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student payable by 8/9. This cost includes all 4 classes 8/9, 8/16, 8/23 & 8/30. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on 8/9.
Payment Policy:
Payment for each series is due in full at the beginning of the first class. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss one class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you are not able to attend the first class, or will have to miss more than one class, it can be difficult to catch up as well as hold up others in the class.
If you have special circumstances, please feel free to talk to me about it! Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For Waltz Beyond Basics
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Beach Day - Carpinteria
2023-08-31 09:30 - 13:00 | 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.
How to Find Us: If you park on Linden Ave, walk to the end of the street (the street ends in a parking lot and there is a lifeguard tower right there and a hotel). Walk straight out and to the left – we will plan to park our stuff in front of the volleyball courts, but close to the water. I will be there with my blue beach tent up, a big blue beach blanket 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.
It would be nice to know you are coming so we can look out for you. Let me know if you are coming so we can try to be sure you find us! You can rsvp by emailing bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457

Picture Day
2023-09-01 10:00 - 12:00 | CA
Have your school photos taken with Katie Moos! Several packages are available.
Attire: Please dress modestly, no spaghetti straps, skimpy tops, etc.
By appointment only, 10am until 11:50am: https://katiemoos.as.me/achev
If you have questions, please contact Katie Moos directly at https://www.katiemoos.com

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

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

Foxtrot- Beginner 4 week series
2023-09-06 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is a 4-class series taking place on 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27.
We will be learning beginner foxtrot this month.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests to the sign up sheet when I see that spaces need to be filled or one – two weeks before the first class. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student payable by 9/6. This cost includes all 4 classes 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, & 9/27. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on 8/9.
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
Payment Policy:
Payment for each series is due in full at the beginning of the first class. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss one class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you are not able to attend the first class, or will have to miss more than one class, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
If you have special circumstances, please feel free to talk to me about it! Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For Foxtrot in September
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

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

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

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

**Cancelled**Beginner East Coast Swing Workshop - Get Ready For the Back to School Dance!
2023-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
**Cancelled due to lack of interest**
What: Beginner, one time East Coast Swing workshop. No experience Necessary. If you are coming to the Back to School Dance, or thinking about coming, join us for this workshop to help get you started. If you are bringing guests to the dance, invite them to this workshop also! I encourage you to come even if you have taken this class or workshop before so that you can review and improve your form and your leading/following skills. We need 4 boys and 4 girls minimum in order to have this class. If I do not have the minimum # by 9/15 I will cancel the class. If we end up not having any, or enough beginners, we could possibly do an intermediate class instead.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests to the sign up sheet when I see that spaces need to be filled or one – two weeks before the first class. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $12 per student. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive.
Sign Up Here
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.

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

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

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

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

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

Girls:

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

Please view the visual dress code: ACHEV Dress Code for Dances In General
Thank you for sharing dance etiquette with your children and invited guests.
For Boys:

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

For Girls:

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

For Both:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foxtrot - beginner 4 class series
2023-09-27 16:00 - 17:00 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States

Elementary PE Group
2023-09-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
What: Please join us in engaging our younger elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity. Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit, but something that they can be successful at. Structured PE activities will be 30 minutes long and not more than 45 minutes. Afterwards we will have optional free play.
Parents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities and do a different activity every month. If you need equipment, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have. We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment. Some examples: Relay races, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light, trash can basketball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag/Blob tag, dodgeball, jump rope games, push up games, track and field games, etc.
Who: ACHEV members under 10 and parents. ACHEV members over 10 are welcome to come and help the younger kids with the activities, sit and watch, or go play volleyball with the ACHEV volleyball group at Pitts Ranch. Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball).
Elementary PE is not a drop off event, and parents should be available and willing to help their children through the activities, giving assistance and encouragement as needed.
Elementary PE is a co-op, but will remain open for ACHEV members to join us any time. Please consider joining us regularly and helping plan activities. We need to have a core group of people that intend to prioritize this activity on their calendar. The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar. All Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park with the exception of two dates that we anticipate will be at PV Fields (Camarillo). Details will be kept up to date on the calendar. Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us. We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning.

9/29/23

10/13/23
PV Fields

10/27/23

11/10/23

12/1/23

12/15/23

1/19/24

2/2/24

2/16/24

3/1/24

3/15/24
PV Fields

4/19/24

5/3/2024

5/24/2024

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

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

Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch Field Trip
2023-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch, 5100 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
Oh, fall. So many of us look forward to this season, and pumpkins and all things pumpkin-spiced is one of the reasons why. Join us for one of my favorite field trips of the year. We are going to the McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkin Patch. It has been a while since our group has visited this pumpkin patch. It is in Ventura on Olivas Park Drive, it is not the one in Camarillo.
We will receive an educational pumpkin/squash talk, a hay ride on their beautiful property while we learn a bit of the history of their farm, a visit with the animals (including ducks and pigs) and then everyone can pick out their own pumpkins. Children will get to pick out one small sugar pumpkin to take home (included in $7 field trip fee).
Cost: $7 per child ages 6 and up. $1 for every adult and kids under 6 (including babies). Children under 6 that do not pay $7, do not get a sugar pumpkin included, but you can choose and pay for as many additional pumpkins and squash as you like. Bring cash with you for the field trip fees. I will collect from everyone as you arrive and make one lump payment for our group before the field trip starts. They take credit cards at the farm stand if you want to purchase additional pumpkins from them.
Time: Our tour starts at 10:00. Please arrive at 9:45 so that I can collect cash from everyone and make payment before the tour starts. The tour will last about 45-60 minutes, but plan to spend a little extra time afterwards to look at their wonderful selection of pumpkins and squash that are great for eating, decorating and carving.
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They have a wide and wonderful selection of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and colorful corn available for purchase. We have been to a lot of pumpkin patches, and this is my favorite to purchase from. They should have a bunch of dried out gourds to choose from and they make a really fun art project for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
They are dog friendly as long as your dog stays on a leash and you clean up after it.
Bring your whole family and your camera! They have a lot of good photo ops here =)
Wear good shoes. There is a lot of dirt and some uneven ground. Potentially mud depending on weather.

Cha Cha - Beginner - 8 week Series
2023-10-04 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
What: Private ballroom dance classes for ACHEV at House of Dance – Lesson for 45 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes. This is an 8-class series taking place on Wednesdays October 4, 11 , 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 29 (no class the day before Thanksgiving).
We will be learning Cha Cha for two months in a row, and the kids will learn a lot. This is such a fun dance, and we use it quite a lot. It is a Latin dance, but we use it often with popular music as well. No experience necessary.
Who: ACHEV members, grads & guests 11 and up. ACHEV Members can invite guests: guests do not need to be ACHEV members, but need to be homeschooled. Please clear invited homeschooling friends through Bonnie at bonnieadair@verizon.net. Current ACHEV members are given priority on the sign up sheet, ACHEV grads next, and then guests. ACHEV members, sign up asap because I will start adding grads and guests to the sign up sheet when I see that spaces need to be filled or one – two weeks before the first class. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student per month, payable 10/4 & 11/1. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on 10/4 & 11/1.
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
Payment Policy:
Payment for each series is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss one class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you are not able to attend the first class, or will have to miss more than one class, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class.
If you have special circumstances, please feel free to talk to me about it! Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For Cha Cha in October & November
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

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

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

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

9/29/23

10/13/23
PV Fields

10/27/23

11/10/23

12/1/23

12/15/23

1/19/24

2/2/24

2/16/24

3/1/24

3/15/24
PV Fields

4/19/24

5/3/2024

5/24/2024
