Volleyball Clinic/Games
2024-04-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
Mr. Kevin Adair is out of town for this week. Maxwell Adair (ACHEV Grad) will be in charge of the volleyball games and Mrs. April Ramirez is the parent supervising for this week. Please contact April if you have questions regarding volleyball for today. 559-736-7684 aramirez174@yahoo.com
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 Prayer Meeting
2024-04-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-03 15:30 - 16:30 | The Pineda’s, 178 Furman Avenue, Ventura, CA, 93003
We have committed to praying together the first Friday of the month throughout the school year. Would you like to join us?
There are several ways to participate:

You may come to my home at 178 Furman Avenue in Ventura. RSVP helpful so I can be prepared with a chair for you.
You may join us via Zoom. I currently only have the free version, so this time is limited to 40 minutes. To help us make best use of the meeting time, RSVP for the Zoom is essential. I will start the Zoom meeting at 3:45 only if someone requests to join. Thank you.
You may send your prayer requests to me via email (must_sew@yahoo.com) or text message (805-407-6851) ahead or even during the prayer time.

Prayer time is always confidential.
PLEASE NOTE, FEBRUARY 2, meeting is moved to the morning, 9:30-10:30. Thank you.
We are not meeting April 5. Thank you.
Zoom meeting information: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83020806868?pwd=[REDACTED] passcode: [REDACTED]

Middle & High School Art Classes
2024-04-08 15:00 - 17:30, 2024-04-15 15:00 - 17:30, 2024-04-22 15:00 - 17:30 | Art-N-You, 930 Hickory View Circle, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
You must register in advance for these classes, as space is very limited. See details below to register.
Register at www.Art-n-You.com/classes. Questions? Call Michelle 805 443-1555
Payments accepted thru Venmo, Google Pay, cash, or check
ACHEV Art Class 2024 View Flier Here
805.443.1555
930 Hickory View Circle
Camarillo, CA 93012
Vision Boards -Mixed Media
2 weeks – Mondays 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Jan 29 & Feb 5
$65 – includes supplies
As we begin our new year what do you want to focus on? Or is there
a scripture that inspires you?
In this workshop we will experiment with collage, printing, painting,
splashing and having fun with acrylic paints! Art will be on a canvas
board. Please cut out some pictures from a magazine or have a
word for this project.
Expand Your Drawing Skills
5 weeks – Mondays 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Feb 26, Mar 4-25
$90
Students will bring their sketchbooks to class and learn how to
emphasize value and work on their sketching skills which are
fundamental to drawing and painting. We will begin with a still life,
perspective of a castle, portrait as well as a figure. I will assign
homework so they can continue exercises outside of class.
Portraiture with Oil Paints
4 weeks – Mondays 3:00 – 5:30 pm
April 1 – 22 (no joke!)
$185 – includes oil paints only
Building on the idea of value we will sketch out a simple portrait and
then learn how to mix flesh tones for light and in shadow.
Pease bring 2 filbert brushes (#8 & 10 – they are roughly ¼ and ½ “
wide), a variety of flats and round brushes, 2 canvases or canvas
boards, and a roll of paper towels or a rag to clean brushes.
Register at www.Art-n-You.com/classes. Questions? Call Michelle

Ballroom Dance: Nightclub Two Step Lessons
2024-04-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-15 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 an 8-class series taking place on Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15, 22. We will start at the beginning level. If you would like to join this class, you need to start with us on April 3. We will not be able to add new people once the series has begun.
In April & May, we will be learning Nightclub Two Step: Nightclub Two Step was developed in the 1960s by a 15-year-old West Coast Swing dancer from Whitaker, Illinois named Buddy Schwimmer. Buddy Schwimmer invented the dance in 1965. He developed the Nightclub Two Step while practicing with his sister as he searched for a way to popularize slow ballad music. He noticed that during their high school parties, most of his friends stood still and shuffled in place when slow, romantic songs played. He felt there was a need for a more interesting alternative to dancing to slow music so he created a dance called the Night Club Two Step. When Buddy opened a dance studio in Costa Mesa, California years later in 1978, he began teaching the Nightclub Two Step that can still be found in ballrooms and night clubs today.
The Nightclub Two Step is a great alternative for dancers who want to go beyond a simple slow dance with their partner. It’s a great dance to learn how to dance to slow music. It is often used to compete as a country dance, but it is also danced to easy listening, smooth jazz, and R&B music. Today, the Nightclub Two Step can be danced as a stationary dance, a dance that travels around the dance floor in the line of dance, or a combination of the two. More Fun Facts about Nightclub Two Step
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 as I see space available, or a need to fill spots. We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $40 per student per month, payable by 4/3 & 5/1. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on those dates. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes (felt bottomed dance shoes are ideal), try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes and point your toes.
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 a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. 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! Considering this is a 3 month class, it is more likely there might be a conflict with a family trip or something of that nature. If you have to miss one or two, it might be ok, but please check with me first if you know you will be gone for a class or two. 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 Nightclub Two Step April & May 2024
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Ventura Park Day
2024-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Blackburn Park Ventura, CA, 10557 Los Altos St, Ventura, CA, 93004, United States
Join us for park day at Arroyo Verde Park! Park days are a great way for kids and parents to make friends while enjoying some exercise and fresh air.
Meeting Spot: Let’s meet at the long picnic table next to the larger playground.
All ages are welcome. Older kids might opt to go for a hike while younger kids play near the playground. RSVP not required, but helpful. Contact organizer for rsvp or questions.

Youth & Parent Sunday Single Time Swing Workshop
2024-04-14 13:00 - 14:30 | House of Dance, 3007 Bunsen Ave, Suite E, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
What: Private single time swing workshop for ACHEV at House of Dance. This class is open to ACHEV youth and ACHEV parent couples (guest policy below). Parents may sign up and attend as a couple and will not rotate partners during the class. Youths will rotate partners as we usually do in class.
Here’s a chance to learn or review single time swing and learn some new moves right before the Sock Hop. If you are bringing guests to the Sock Hop, consider inviting them to this class. Parent Couples are welcome and encouraged to join this class.
Who: ACHEV students, ACHEV parents, grads & guests 11 and up. Only 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. Sign up sheet is exclusive to ACHEV members until April 4th, grads have next priority and then I will approve guests . 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: Sunday 4/14/24 1:00-2:30
Cost: $15 per person. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”
What to Bring & Wear: Bring your own water bottles. There is no drinking fountain. There is no special dress code, other than ACHEV’s general dress code for all events which is, “modest and appropriate for the occasion”. Some girls choose to wear dresses and skirts, but you can wear pants or shorts. Boys can wear pants or shorts. Be comfortable. If you do not have felt bottomed dance shoes, try to choose a shoe that is not grippy and rubbery on bottom like a basketball shoe. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs.
This is not a drop-in class. Signing up in advance is required. If you sign up for a class, your classmates are counting on you to be there.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here For the Single Time Swing Workshop
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

**Cancelled**Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
2024-04-18 09:30 - 16:30 | CA
**Sorry, this event has been cancelled due to low enrollment**
Hello Everyone. There’s a lot of information here, so please read it all. (Also since there is a lot of info here, please let me know if it looks like I might have made a mistake somewhere). The information at the beginning is general information for all of the outings, and towards the bottom I will add more specific details for each outing as the information becomes available. The specifics of each outing can’t be known too far in advance because things depend on weather and what nature is providing at the time (water availability, natural plant availability which depends on rainfall, etc). These outings are being led by “Tracker Rob”, and tracking animals is his specialty, but he has many survival skills and a love for nature that he enjoys sharing. There are many exciting skills to learn, and we will start on Feb 15 with a survival skills basics outing, which will be followed by going more in depth into skills such as animal tracking, shelter making, and edible and medicinal plants. You will get all the specifics via email after you register, so please make sure to include your email address when you sign up. Please contact me (Bonnie) with questions first. I will be the main point of contact for the outings.

Dear Parent or Guardian:
Welcome and thank you for your interest in attending my Nature Connection/Outdoor Education outings. Many exciting nature and outdoor skills topics and activities are planned for the Spring 2024 season, February – May. As you know, Bonnie Adair is organizing and your child/children have been invited to attend. The following information lists what you’ll need for your child/children to enroll in these outings.
The outing dates reserved for SPRING 2024 (February – May) are:
February 15 (Thurs) March 7 (Thurs) March 28 (Thurs) April 18 (Thurs) May 9 (Thurs)
The Fee for attending each outing is: $ 60.00 per child per outing.
Parents are invited to attend, at no charge, and are very much welcome. Drop off is okay for these outings.
** ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES (SPRING 2024 SEASON) **

Please confirm your child’s/children’s enrollment for each outing by signing up on the sign up sheet below. We need to have a proper count of the number of children attending. Your verbal or written (email) confirmation to have your child/children attend an outing (or outings) secures your child’s/children’s spot AND is an official commitment to attend.

Sign Up Sheet Here **You can sign up for all the outings using this link. There is one spreadsheet with a separate tab for each date.
**We need a minimum of 7 students and we can have a maximum of 12

Please complete and submit both the WAIVER and MEDICAL Forms Before or At the outing your child will attend! These forms are required for both children and adults. They may seem daunting but are standard procedure for outdoor programs. Please complete and submitted only once for every new season). Thank you for your understanding and completion/submittal of these. (Note from Bonnie – please submit these in advance, I think this would be best. To submit in advance, please email completed & scanned forms to bonnieadair@verizon.net and I will forward to Tracker Rob.)

waiver & medical form to complete
Payment Policy

Payment for your child’s attendance to an outing is due before or on the outing. (see Payment methods below)

**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you enroll in an outing and do not show, you are still responsible to pay in full for each child.

When your enroll your child/children to attend an outing (or outings), you will receive a confirmation email (from Bonnie Adair) prior to each outing (about 10 days in advance). It will have information (site, topic info, equipment list, directions, etc) for that upcoming outing.
No credits or refunds are given for a missed outing(s) with the exceptions of: a) an extreme circumstance; b) emergency event; c) an outing cancelled by Rob.

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** PAYMENT METHODS **
(Please pay $60.00 per child per outing)
> Venmo: use 323-804-9600 (RobertRemedi).
> PayPal: use “robremedi@hotmail.com // “Sending to a friend“
NOTE: Please do not send as “paying for an item or service”; we’re both charged a fee.
> Zelle: Use “robremedi@hotmail.com
> Check or Cash: Pay at the outing (checks made out to Robert Remedi)
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CONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR EACH OUTING
Each month you will receive an email from your group leader (Bonnie Adair) confirming each month’s outing (we have two scheduled for March). It will contain detailed information for that upcoming outing, ie, program description, equipment list, location, and directions, as well as any additional specifics.
THE FIRST OUTING OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON:
FEBRUARY 15, 202​4
Again, look for an information/confirmation email, from your group leader, about 10 days prior to the outing.
If you have any questions or concerns about my policies, any aspect of outings, or need more information, please contact me by phone or email.
I look forward to providing educational and nature-connection outings for your child/children!
Rob Remedi
805-499-2924
robremedi@hotmail.com

*** APRIL 18, 2024 Outing Confirmation ***

FROM:
Robert Remedi
Phone: 805-499-2924 E-mail: robremedi@hotmail.com
Date: APRIL 18, 2024 (Thursday)
Site: TAPIA PARK Public Use Area
Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Topic: WILD EDIBLE FOOD
Outing Fee: $60.00 per student. No charge for parent chaperones.
Outing Description
On this Wild Edible Foods outing, students will forage for wild edibles then process and eat(!) what is found at the location. One of the primary meals focuses on the processing and cooking of Acorns to make acorn cakes and mush (and may be eaten with pre-made wild Elder-berry jam!) but we’ll also harvest some wild green to make stir fry, and perhaps supplemented with chia and pine nuts And, for our drink, we’ll make a wild rose-hip or chamomile tea. Time permitting, there’s an option for Nettle greens (soup or tea) or other available wild foods of the season.
The fire to cook our meals will be, of course, made without matches (some of the students have already learned this skill so they will be put to task!).
Students should be prepared to do some work in gathering and preparing to make these meals happen. The reward is a wonderful wild food meal and the experience of reconnection to the old ways.
Please, All attendees, both children and adults, must submit completed both the Liability Waiver Form and Medical Information Form before or at the outing start. (see attached and also at the end of this email). Thank you.
**NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED THE FORMS FOR THE NEEW SEASON (February – June 2024), NO NEED TO COMPLETE THEM AGAIN.
Parents and Chaperones welcome to attend at no charge.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding outing: the activities, teaching topics /content, or simply desire more information, please contact me by phone or e-mail.
I look forward to providing a quality outdoor education experience for your child/children. Thank you.
Sincerely
Rob Remedi
805-499-2924
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** “WHAT TO BRING” EQUIPMENT LIST **
> Day-pack
> Water (at least 1.5 quarts)
> Lunch and Snacks
> Clothing (appropriate / comfortable for the activity and weather)
> Sun Protection: Hat, Sunscreen, etc
> Bandanna
> Pocket Knife
> Camera (optional)
> Binoculars (optional)
> Additional Equipment: scissors -and- pocket knife, plate, bowl, cup, utensils, small hand towel
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** DIRECTIONS **
DIRECTIONS TO: TAPIA PARK PUBLIC USE AREA
840 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302
(Look for a large sign that reads “Malibu Creek State Park” ……
underneath that writing in smaller print–“Tapia Park Public Use Area”)
**Do Not go to the main entrance of Mal. Creek State Park **
Location PIN:
https://www.google.com/search?q=840+Las+Virgenes+Road%2C+CAlabasas%2C+ca+91302&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS888US888&ei=dOGQY8TvKNDKkPIPpMuSwAg&ved=0ahUKEwjE-bmhl-j7AhVQJUQIHaSlBIgQ4dUDCBA&oq=840+Las+Virgenes+Road%2C+CAlabasas%2C+ca+91302&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwAzIKCAAQRxDWBBCwA0oECEEYAEoECEYYAFAAWABgrR1oAnABeACAAQCIAQCSAQCYAQDIAQTAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp
From Camarillo / Conejo Valley / Simi Valley (going South on the 101 Fwy):
Get to and Take the 101 SOUTH
Exit at Las Virgenes / Malibu Canyon Rd., turn RIGHT at the offramp stop sign.
Travel about 5 miles (going 1 mile PAST Malibu Creek St Pk main entrance)….
…. turn RIGHT into Tapia Park.
(if you come to Piuma Road stoplight, you’ve GONE 1/10 mile TOO FAR)
THEN Make an immediate Right to the kiosk. Pay parking fee ($12).
(Pay at “self-pay” station before the kiosk, on the right. Display pay stub on windshield.)
PROCEED past the kiosk —Make 1st Left past the kiosk.
Travel 200 feet, look LEFT
12 parking spaces alongside the road, plus Orange Flag designating Tracker Rob outing.

We will meet: 9:25am, Tapia Park Area, 1st left past kiosk, go 1/10 mile. $12.00 parking
(arrive a little early to sign in and submit paperwork and payment)
**DO NOT go to Malibu Creek State Park Main entrance!!!

Elementary PE Group
2024-04-19 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-03 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

Sock Hop Dance - Live Big Band!
2024-04-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
The ACHEV Sock Hop 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.
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. If the children under your care are outside on the patio, make sure to supervise them out there. Children are not allowed outside of the building without a chaperone present.
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.
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.
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.

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 Tina Beeson: buckeyeflats@hotmail.com or 805-551-5479. Please share all the information with your guests so they are prepared. Thank you. While we do keep a guest list and ask that you get your guests cleared in advance, we do not have a limit on guests for dances at the Poinsettia Pavilion.
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 don’t want you to miss anything. =)
Cost: $15 per dancer. Parent Chaperones are free. $30 family maximum. Pay at the door with either cash or check payable to ACHEV.
ACHEV has a dress code for dances. This is the dress code for the Sock Hop 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:

T-shirts OK for this dance
Jeans OK for this dance, no holes
Wear closed toe shoes. No flip flops. It is easier to dance in shoes that do not have rubber bottoms.

Girls:
While 1950’s era dresses and skirts (which were predominately below the knee) are most suitable for this event, we have included illustrations of the minimum hemline allowed by the dress code for dances in general. Please note if dresses have sheer layers, it is the solid fabric that must be at least to the top of the knee, as shown below. Please note the requirement for wearing modest leggings or shorts under skirts, since twirling and other athletic moves are involved in many swing dance steps.

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 midriffs, cleavage or bra straps. No peekaboo cutouts. If your top is sheer or see through (such as lace), you need to wear underneath solid straps that are at least one inch wide. If you aren’t sure, wear a cardigan over your dress.
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. No flip flops. It is easier to dance in shoes that do not have rubber bottoms. 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.

Here is the visual dress code with some photos to help show minimum hemline/skirt length: Sock Hop Visual Dress Code
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.
Chewing Gum is not permitted at the Poinsettia Pavilion
Thank the band, or a band member, for playing for us if you get an opportunity.

Volunteers are needed to make the evening run smoothly. We need you. There are many ways to help. Volunteer Sign Up Sheet is Here.
There is no sign up sheet to attend the dance, only a sign up sheet for helpers. We don’t have concerns about exceeding the maximum capacity for the building at this location.

Teen Game Club
2024-04-23 13:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-14 13:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Volleyball Clinic/Games
2024-04-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-10 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

Beach Day Ventura - Summer's Beach
2024-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Summer’s Beach Ventura, is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, United States
What: ACHEV Beach Day, tots to teens! The little kids like to play in the sand, boogie board close to shore, the older kids boogie board, body surf, dig holes and play sports on the sand. We have a great time, so please join us for fun, fellowship, and checking P.E. off your list =)
Where: Beach North of Emma Wood and just south of Solimar and South of Mondos. It’s called Summer’s Beach – park for free along the highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy. https://maps.apple.com/place?ll=34.306528,-119.351567&q=Marked%20Location&_ext=EiQpJzQpTzwnQUAxBaWsEYDWXcA5JzQpTzwnQUBBBaWsEYDWXcA%3D&t=h That is the marked location where we will meet. There is a handicap ramp to take you down to the beach and a porta potty street side. There should be a good deal of parking.
How to Find Us: Come Down the handicap ramp, and if you are facing the water, turn left and we will be close by on the left hand side (that’s the plan anyways). You can look for my red SUV along the highway. It’s a Subaru Ascent with a roof rack.
Directions: The address at the marked location is 2866-2868 Pacific Coast Highway. Take the California State Beaches exit off the 101 fwy.
Tide Forecast: https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Solimar-Reef/tides/latest
Let me know if you plan to come so we can look out for you. Can’t wait to see you there! Email bonnieadair@verizon.net or text me at 805-504-6457, but if I’m already at the beach, I might not hear my phone. =)

**Cancelled**Wilderness Skills Outdoor Adventure
2024-05-09 09:30 - 16:30 | CA
**Cancelled Due to Low Enrollment***
Hello Everyone. There’s a lot of information here, so please read it all. (Also since there is a lot of info here, please let me know if it looks like I might have made a mistake somewhere). The information at the beginning is general information for all of the outings, and towards the bottom I will add more specific details for each outing as the information becomes available. The specifics of each outing can’t be known too far in advance because things depend on weather and what nature is providing at the time (water availability, natural plant availability which depends on rainfall, etc). These outings are being led by “Tracker Rob”, and tracking animals is his specialty, but he has many survival skills and a love for nature that he enjoys sharing. There are many exciting skills to learn, and we will start on Feb 15 with a survival skills basics outing, which will be followed by going more in depth into skills such as animal tracking, shelter making, and edible and medicinal plants. You will get all the specifics via email after you register, so please make sure to include your email address when you sign up. Please contact me (Bonnie) with questions first. I will be the main point of contact for the outings.

Dear Parent or Guardian:
Welcome and thank you for your interest in attending my Nature Connection/Outdoor Education outings. Many exciting nature and outdoor skills topics and activities are planned for the Spring 2024 season, February – May. As you know, Bonnie Adair is organizing and your child/children have been invited to attend. The following information lists what you’ll need for your child/children to enroll in these outings.
The outing dates reserved for SPRING 2024 (February – May) are:
February 15 (Thurs) March 7 (Thurs) March 28 (Thurs) April 18 (Thurs) May 9 (Thurs)
The Fee for attending each outing is: $ 60.00 per child per outing.
Parents are invited to attend, at no charge, and are very much welcome. Drop off is okay for these outings.
** ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES (SPRING 2024 SEASON) **

Please confirm your child’s/children’s enrollment for each outing by signing up on the sign up sheet below. We need to have a proper count of the number of children attending. Your verbal or written (email) confirmation to have your child/children attend an outing (or outings) secures your child’s/children’s spot AND is an official commitment to attend.

Sign Up Sheet Here **You can sign up for all the outings using this link. There is one spreadsheet with a separate tab for each date.
**We need a minimum of 7 students and we can have a maximum of 12

Please complete and submit both the WAIVER and MEDICAL Forms Before or At the outing your child will attend! These forms are required for both children and adults. They may seem daunting but are standard procedure for outdoor programs. Please complete and submitted only once for every new season). Thank you for your understanding and completion/submittal of these. (Note from Bonnie – please submit these in advance, I think this would be best. To submit in advance, please email completed & scanned forms to bonnieadair@verizon.net and I will forward to Tracker Rob.)

waiver & medical form to complete
Payment Policy

Payment for your child’s attendance to an outing is due before or on the outing. (see Payment methods below)

**IMPORTANT NOTE: If you enroll in an outing and do not show, you are still responsible to pay in full for each child.

When your enroll your child/children to attend an outing (or outings), you will receive a confirmation email (from Bonnie Adair) prior to each outing (about 10 days in advance). It will have information (site, topic info, equipment list, directions, etc) for that upcoming outing.
No credits or refunds are given for a missed outing(s) with the exceptions of: a) an extreme circumstance; b) emergency event; c) an outing cancelled by Rob.

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** PAYMENT METHODS **
(Please pay $60.00 per child per outing)
> Venmo: use 323-804-9600 (RobertRemedi).
> PayPal: use “robremedi@hotmail.com // “Sending to a friend“
NOTE: Please do not send as “paying for an item or service”; we’re both charged a fee.
> Zelle: Use “robremedi@hotmail.com
> Check or Cash: Pay at the outing (checks made out to Robert Remedi)
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CONFIRMATION INFORMATION FOR EACH OUTING
Each month you will receive an email from your group leader (Bonnie Adair) confirming each month’s outing (we have two scheduled for March). It will contain detailed information for that upcoming outing, ie, program description, equipment list, location, and directions, as well as any additional specifics.
Again, look for an information/confirmation email, from your group leader, about 10 days prior to the outing.
If you have any questions or concerns about my policies, any aspect of outings, or need more information, please contact me by phone or email.
I look forward to providing educational and nature-connection outings for your child/children!
Rob Remedi
805-499-2924
robremedi@hotmail.com

ACHEV Prom
2024-05-11 17:30 - 21:30 | CA
ACHEV students 10th – 12th grade, you are invited to the ACHEV Prom
Saturday May 11th 2024 5:30-9:30pm
5858 Terra Bella Lane, Camarillo
Please RSVP by May 3
$60 – includes dinner and dancing
Our prom is different from other ACHEV dances, so please read these important details so you will be prepared. Thank you.
Please RSVP and purchase your ticket in advance, no later than May 3.
Payment options:

Zelle (Preferred) darylavril@hotmail.com, put “ACHEV prom” in memo.
Mail a check to: Avril Hill 217 Nellora st, Camarillo, CA 93010
Make arrangements to deliver payment in person

If you purchase a ticket but are unable to attend, we will gladly refund if notified no later than May 4. Sorry, no refunds possible after May 4.
GUEST: ACHEV student grades 10-12 may purchase a ticket, and may decide to also invite one guest, 9th grade or older, including graduates. Your guest will also need to purchase a ticket. A guest can be an ACHEV 9th grader, or a non-ACHEV 9-12 grader, or graduate. This is a non-dating group event – in a sense, everyone is “going solo” with ACHEV students grades 10-12 having the option to invite a guest.
Please RSVP for your guest on the sign up sheet and confirm that they have read the dress code and etiquette.
RSVP link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fj80hN3ffJ8MeRsPQRqZhQcGlvXQAPENegMhLoRb4Xk/edit?usp=sharing
CHAPERONES: Due to space constraints, chaperone priority will go to parents of ACHEV 12th graders first, then ACHEV parents of 10-11th graders, then others parents as space permits. Chaperones will have assigned duties throughout the evening. Thank you.
DINNER is included.
PROM KING & QUEEN: We will have an opportunity to vote for a prom King and Queen.
The venue is a lovely private property in Camarillo, generously offered to us by friends of the Hill family. We will not have access to the home, so there will be portaloos. The event will be held outside, so please be prepared for possible cool weather.
Please remember:

The prom is a non-dating group event. (No Public display of affection.)
Be respectful in your speech and behavior toward everyone.
Be careful and respectful of the venue.
Display Christ-like, welcoming attitude toward all.
No inappropriate forms of dancing.
Only ticket holders and chaperones will be allowed at this event.

We will be upholding the dress code. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us ahead.
The Prom is a truly formal event – suits and ties for the gentlemen, and long or below knee length formal gowns for the ladies. Please note if a gown has sheer layers, solid fabric must be below the knee.
Gentlemen:

Tuxedo or suit.
Dress-shirt must remain tucked in.
Tie required. It may be a traditional tie, a bow tie, or ascot tie.

Ladies

Long or below knee length formal gowns. If there is a sheer overlay, the skirt underneath (solid fabric) needs to reach below the knee. No skirt slits above the knee.
Please wear leggings or shorts underneath.
No low-cut, strapless, backless, or halter tops. Straps need to be at least one inch wide.
No exposed cleavage or bra straps.
No peek-a-boo holes or sheer openings.

NO STILETTOS or pointy heels. We are dancing on a basketball court and it has little holes in it that your shoe will get stuck in. We encourage comfortable dress shoes.

Knitting and Crochet (Moms)
2024-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Susan Pineda’s house, 178 Furman Ave, Ventura, CA, 93003
Do you wish you had the time to knit, or learn how? Do you want a little time to refresh your heart and be encouraged? I’m reserving the 3rd Friday evening most months throughout the year for moms who love to knit, crochet, or other portable handcraft. I’ll usually have a light refreshment, or we can put the teapot on. I have lots of supplies to share and I’m very happy to teach, or we can just sit and craft together and talk.

Who: ACHEV moms
When: Most 3rd Friday evenings, October – May, 7pm
Where: Susan’s home, located at 178 Furman Avenue
RSVP: yes, please, so I can have a space prepared for you, or if nobody can come, I will make other plans! Please email me at must_sew@yahoo.com, or text or call me at 805-407-6851.
