ACHEV

Ballroom Dance Workshop
2025-06-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-06-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-21 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:30 (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 1 hr 15 minutes, dance practice to music for 15 minutes.
These classes are one time beginner workshops, every Wednesday in May and June from 4:00-5:30. Sign up for one or sign up for all.

May

June

May 7th: Foxtrot

June 4: East Coast Swing

May 14th: Nightclub Two Step

June 11: Cha Cha

May 21: Single Time Swing

June 18: Rumba

May 28: West Coast Swing

June 25: Samba

Who: ACHEV members & grads age 11 and up. 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.
Guests: 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. ACHEV members & Grads are given priority on the sign up sheet****Guests may be approved only where there is a need to fill spots. Do not add any guests to the sign up sheet without approval first, and do not share the sign up sheet outside of ACHEV.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:30 pm
Cost: $15 per student per 90 minute class payable to House of Dance when you arrive for class or pay in advance. House of Dance will accept cash, check, Venmo or Zelle Venmo@Patricia-Monico Zelle 805-650-2719 If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”. Do not send payment to ACHEV or to me (Bonnie) personally.
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 heavy, grippy or rubbery on bottom. Leather soled dress shoes or Vans-type skateboard shoes are okay. Absolutely NO flip flops. No sandals, no Uggs. Boots/cowboy boots/work boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing and if you step on your partner (it happens) it will hurt a lot if you are wearing a heavy boot, please don’t wear heavy boots. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes (sometimes on your heels) and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Notes on Attendance: If you sign up for a class/workshop, 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. Please do not no-show.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for May & June Workshops
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Ventura Park Day
2025-06-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-19 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-05-05 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003
Please join us at the park to play and get to know each other. We are looking forward to meeting new friends.
Bring a snack/picnic lunch, outdoor play equipment, blankets, etc.
RSVP appreciated but not required

Berry Picking Field Trip
2025-06-04 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. We expect there will be strawberries and blueberries to pick, but the crops depend on the weather and it’s still a few weeks out. They planted more strawberries this year and they planted them in the ground and they have been doing very well and are huge and delicious.

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!

Cost: Entrance is free $20 per full bucket of strawberries and blueberries (you can purchase partially filled buckets, you don’t have to fill it). They are also selling their blueberry bushes (in containers) at only $20 per container.
Pay with cash or card

They provide buckets to pick your berries into, and they will provide plastic clamshell containers for taking them home. You may bring your own re-useable containers for packing and taking them home if you like.

Who: All ages. All ACHEV members.

One Acre Farm is located on Gerry Ranch on the outskirts of Camarillo right off of Santa Rosa Rd. I will email everyone more specific details for parking/directions before the field trip.
Sign Up Here

ACHEV Prom
2025-05-31 18:30 - 22:00 | BEGA North America, 1010 Bega Way, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Photo from ACHEV Prom 2024
ACHEV students 10th – 12th grade, you are invited to the ACHEV Prom!
Please RSVP and purchase your ticket in advance, no later than May 24.
Our prom is different from other ACHEV dances, so please read these important details so you will be prepared. Thank you.
Payment options:

Zelle (Preferred) achevmail@gmail.com, put “ACHEV prom” in memo.
Mail a check to: ACHEV at PO Box 6657, Ventura CA 93006
Make arrangements to deliver payment in person to Bonnie Adair (bonnieadair@verizon.net) or Susan Pineda (must_sew@yahoo.com).

This year, our venue is a lovely business showroom and garden patio property near the beach in Carpinteria, generously secured for us by ACHEV dad, Ivan Gregory. The event will have inside and outside access. While there will be heating, it can be cool near the beach in the evening, so please be prepared for possible cool weather.
Please remember:

The prom is a non-dating group event. (No Public display of affection.)
Be kind and 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.

We recomment comfortable dress shoes, or dance shoes if you have them. We are renting a nice dance floor.

Volleyball
2025-05-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic/game time for ACHEV kids 11 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 11 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 at 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

End of Year Party & Ice Cream Social
2025-05-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003
Join us for a fun end of the school year celebration & ice-scream social.

Meet up with old friends, make new friends! Enjoy activities of your choice: ice blocking, volleyball, flag football, and other games.

We will provide the ice cream & supplies, YOU bring the toppings.
Sign Up Here so we know how many people to purchase ice cream and supplies for and also let everyone know what topping you will bring so we don’t have too many repeats. If you need a dairy free option, please also indicate that on the sheet. Thanks!

Beach Day!
2025-05-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Harbor Cove Beach, 1950 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
The Oxnard Park Day is moving to the beach for May!
We’ll meet at Harbor Cover Beach (Mom’s Beach) located at 1878-1998 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.
Noon to 3pm
Questions? Feel free to contact Paulette at 805-204-6796. Hope to see you there!

Ventura County Public Works Field Trip
2025-05-20 09:30 - 11:30 | Ventura County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, 93009, United States
What: ” Let’s come together to appreciate the people who keep our county running smoothly!”
Private group tour of the Ventura County Public Works Day Event. Our Group tour will be conducted before this event is open to the public .
“Join us at the Government Center parking lot G, which will come alive with exciting display booths, including the ever-popular heavy equipment demonstrations and inspiring career booths. Get hands-on with interactive stations led by VCPWA staff and discover the essential services that keep our cities and counties safe and thriving. Don’t miss this full-filled opportunity to explore the work of Public Works!”
Here’s a short promo video from Public Works Day 2024
Who: ACHEV Members, all ages.
When: Our tour begins at 9:40, please arrive by 9:30 to check in with Jena so that we can be assembled and ready to begin on time.
How Much: Free
Other Details:

Strollers should be fine for most of the area but may be a challenge if they want to go upstairs in the govt center (there are elevators though). Littles of any age are welcome.
Most of the tour is outside so hats/sunscreen, comfortable shoes, etc are encouraged.
Parking and meet up location will be given to attendees closer to the event date.

Sign Up by May 15! Limited to 30 people so sign up ASAP!

Elementary PE Group
2025-05-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-02 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
What: Please join us in engaging our younger elementary children in teaching them how to work as a team and develop perseverance, good sportsmanship and friendships through physical activity. Our goal is to choose activities that will challenge the kids a bit, but something that they can be successful at. Structured PE activities will be around 45 minutes long. Afterwards we will have optional free play.
Parents will take turns organizing/planning/leading the activities and do a different activity every month. If you need equipment, reach out to the other parents or ACHEVmoms on Facebook to see if it can be obtained/borrowed for free, or come up with another idea that doesn’t require equipment you don’t have. We are not expecting anyone to spend $$ on equipment. Some examples: Relay races, duck duck goose/Simon Says/Red light-Green Light, trash can basketball, Capture the Flag, Freeze Tag/Blob tag, dodgeball, jump rope games, push up games, track and field games, etc.
Who: ACHEV members under 10 and parents. ACHEV members over 10 are welcome to come and help the younger kids with the activities, sit and watch, or go play volleyball with the ACHEV volleyball group at Pitts Ranch. Drop off is ok for ACHEV volleyball (please see calendar for details on volleyball).
Elementary PE is not a drop off event, and parents should be available and willing to help their children through the activities, giving assistance and encouragement as needed.
Elementary PE is a co-op, but will remain open for ACHEV members to join us any time. Please consider joining us regularly and helping plan activities. We need to have a core group of people that intend to prioritize this activity on their calendar. The dates for the whole school year are printed below and all dates are also on the ACHEV calendar, all are on Fridays. We will meet at Pitts Ranch Park (Camarillo). Please email or text Bonnie Adair 805-504-6457 bonnieadair@verizon.net if you are interested in joining us. We need to know how many children will be present in order to help with activity planning.

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11/15/2024

12/6/2024

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2/14/2025

2/28/2025

3/14/2025

4/11/2025

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5/2/2025

5/16/2025

NOAA Oxnard Weather Station Field Trip
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | National Weather Service, 520 North Elevar Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
What: Visit/Tour of National Weather Service/NOAA, Oxnard Office
When: Thursday May 15th 10am
Time: 10 a.m., please arrive at 9:50am to check in with Bonnie so we can assemble and be ready to begin on time.
Where: 520 N. Elevar Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
Who: ACHEV Members 3rd grade and up, some exceptions for younger siblings in 1st-2nd may be made.
Cost: Free
Maximum number of participants including parents: 50
Content of the tour: The tour consists of a 20 minute media-rich PowerPoint presentation on severe weather, a 20 minute demonstration of the operational workstation, and a 20 minute stroll through their one-of-a-kind Global Monitoring Exhibit.
Check out their weather website: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/lox/
Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that in case of bad weather, they may cancel or abbreviate the tour to attend to life saving duties.
Please sign up by using the Google Doc here deadline to sign up is May 7th.

Waltz Class
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 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.
First Class is January 8th, continuing through April 30th with a break on the Wed before Easter (April 16th). There are 4 classes each month.
We will be learning Waltz this semester. We will learn a different dance in the summer, or we could do a series of workshops to introduce new dances every week.
Who: ACHEV members, 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. Do not add any guests to the sign up sheet without approval first, and do not share the sign up sheet outside of ACHEV.
We must have equal number boys and girls in order for the class to work. We can keep a waitlist in case space opens up prior to the first class in a series. Minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls in order to hold these classes. Partners rotate throughout the class.
Where: House of Dance , 3007 Bunsen Ave, Ventura 93003 https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/
When: Wednesdays 4pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $10 per student per class payable to House of Dance in advance on the first of each month. $40 payable on Jan 8th, $40 payable on Feb 5th, $40 payable March 5th $40 payable on April 2nd. Pay in advance via Venmo or Zelle (info at https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/) Or pay with cash or check when you arrive on the first Wednesday of the month. If you pay via Venmo or Zelle, please include a note “ACHEV Homeschool class”. Do not send payment to ACHEV or to me (Bonnie) personally.
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/cowboy boots/work boots are not good for ballroom or swing dancing and if you step on your partner (it happens) it will hurt a lot if you are wearing a heavy boot, please don’t wear heavy boots. You want to be able to slide/glide on the floor, turn easily on your toes (sometimes on your heels) and point your toes.
To purchase good quality dance shoes (recommended but not required), go here
Payment Policy:
Payment for the month of classes is due in full at the beginning of the first class of the month. There will be no refunds or credits for missed classes. We understand that sometimes illness or unexpected circumstances come up on short notice, but in order to keep these classes affordable, House of Dance cannot issue refunds or credits. If you know before a series starts that you will need to miss a class, please check with the organizer to make sure that will be okay before signing up (it depends on a variety of factors), and the full amount of the series will still be due at the first class.
Notes on Attendance: These classes are not drop-in classes. Signing up in advance is required. After the series has begun, we cannot add new students. If you sign up for a series, your classmates are counting on you to be there for all the classes other than illness or other unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, because these classes are most enjoyable when everyone has a partner. Additionally, learning dance is sequential and if you miss too many classes, it can be difficult to catch up and it can hold up others in the class. This class continues for 4 months, so if there is one week where you have a conflict, that is understandable, please check with the organizer first if there is a week when you will not be able to attend.
Questions? Bonnieadair@verizon.net or 805-504-6457 call or text.
We must have an even number of boys and girls. Any girls in excess of boys, or vice versa, are considered to be on the waitlist. We must have a minimum of 4 boys and 4 girls to proceed with the class.
Sign Up Here for Waltz Classes Spring 2025
Questions? Contact Bonnie Adair at bonnieadair@verizon.net.

Speaker Event
2025-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA, 93003, United States
We have something special for you! This is hosted by ACHEV but open to the community. Please invite your friends who are interested in ACHEV, or interested in homeschooling in general.

This speaker event is designed for parents in every stage of their homeschool journey, all the way from inquiring, to preparing for high school and beyond. There will truly be something for everyone at this event, including time for Q&A and to browse resources.

ACHEV has reserved Poinsettia Pavilion’s large meeting room adjacent to the upper west parking lot. We will light refreshments, display tables with curriculum from the ACHEV Loaning Library to browse, plus a table dedicated to free books and other wonderful resources you can take home!

Keary DeVico is a mom of three who homeschooled her children for twenty years. She was a lead teacher and Class Director for Group Solutions Oxnard and Trinity Pacific Christian School. She has taught multiple classes, including public speaking, civics, American history, drama, and debate. She currently coaches for Trinity Pacific Christian School’s award winning mock trial program. Keary is a reading specialist and tutor, and offers a variety of courses each year around the county. For more information and current offerings, visit www.kearydevico.com.

Oxnard Park Day (and optional book study)
2025-04-29 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-04-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Rio Lindo Park, 400 Rio Lindo St,, Oxnard, CA, 93036
Please join us for park days in Oxnard! All ages welcomed.
There is an optional book study for moms but not required to join us. The book is Seasons of a Mother’s Heart by Sally Clarkson.Come meet new friends and catch up with old ones. My children range from teens to toddlers. The park has restrooms, basketball courts, tennis courts, a track, plenty of trees and grass area, concrete for skating or scooters, and plenty of parking. Come and join us for fellowship, prayer and fun. I suggest you bring water, snacks, maybe a lunch, jackets, hats, lawn chairs and/or picnic blankets, play equipment etc. ~ Paulette
When: Tuesdays
Time: 11:30am-1:30pm
Location: Rio Lindo Park, 400 Rio Lindo St, Oxnard, CA 93036
Questions? Feel free to contact Paulette directly at (805) 204-6796.

Volleyball
2025-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Pitts Ranch Park, 1400 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA
ACHEV activities, events, and field trips are for ACHEV students unless otherwise noted.
ACHEV Dad, Kevin Adair hosts this volleyball clinic/game time for ACHEV kids 11 and up. We continue playing through the year, and if you log enough hours, you can count this for High School credit.
This is for fun, exercise, and to learn how to play the game, this is not hyper competitive. Kevin would love to do drilling and teach the kids more technique if they want to learn. So if you want to get better at serving, setting, etc. ask Mr. Adair to help you.
Who: ACHEV kids ages 11 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 at 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

Aquarium of the Pacific Field Trip #2
2025-04-16 10:00 - 18:00 | Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802
What: We have a fun opportunity to visit the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific on Wednesday April 16 at 10am. This is a field trip you don’t want to miss! Our visit will be self-guided and you can stay as long as you’d like until they close at 6pm. If you haven’t been, you need to go! Your older children will love it too. ACHEV Grads are welcome. There is much to explore, you can be occupied for hours. Here is just some of what they have:

The Shark Lagoon features several species and sizes of sharks, some of which you can touch … and some you can’t! This expansive outdoor exhibit is home to large sharks and rays, shark touch pools.
The Tropical Reef Habitat, which can be viewed from three locations in the gallery, is the Aquarium’s largest exhibit. Holding 350,000 gallons of water, this exhibit features over a thousand colorful fish and beautiful coral, including sea turtles, zebra sharks and porcupine puffers.
The Southern California Gallery will feature over ten exhibits and more than three dozen species. Highlighted animals will include the California two-spot octopus, leopard and horn sharks, California scorpionfish, a moray eel, California spiny lobsters, Catalina goby, and California’s state marine fish—the Garibaldi. Visitors will be able to get up close to these animals as they explore a variety of new exhibits.
Sea Otter Habitat. Peer underwater and discover the busy world of sea otters as they swim and interact amongst kelp and fish.

Lunch: I have reserved a space for us to have our lunch at 12:15. Bring your lunches in with you and there will be a place to store them until our lunch break. The storage space is not refrigerated, so bring insulated bags, or something that does not need refrigeration. I think it will be really nice to explore for a while and then all meet back up for lunch.
Who: ACHEV Members, all ages, ACHEV Grads
When: Wednesday April 16th, our walk in time is 10am. I you all to meet out front by 9:45. We have to collect money from everyone and pay in one lump sum. Bring cash.
Cost: $9 per person ages 3+ including adults. We need a minimum of 10 students/participants and will be permitted 1 free adult chaperone per every 10 students. The cost of admission for all students, siblings 3 and over, and adults is $9.00. This is an incredible price as the admission tickets are usually $29.95 for kids 3-11, and $44.95 for everyone 12+. Parking Fees: The most convenient parking is within the Aquarium Parking Structure, located on the waterside of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way. The parking fee is $8.00 for the day with Aquarium validation, so don’t forget to bring your parking ticket in to get validated.
Sign Up: Please sign up HERE by Wednesday March 12th, but sooner will help tremendously if you are able. I need to make sure we have enough people for the field so that I don’t get stuck with a bill. Conversely, if we have a lot more people wanting to join than the 30 I reserved spaces for, I need to know that much sooner rather than later or they may not have extra space. If I have lots of advance notice, the probability of being able to reserve additional space is much better.
Additional Info/Resources for our field trip to check out ahead of time
