HOME Field Day and Spirit Week 2026

HOME's Annual September Field Day and Spirit Week provides an opportunity for you to connect with homeschoolers from around the state to celebrate the start of another homeschool year. Come out to meet new friends and greet old ones in a spirit of fun and excitement!

Where: Slovenski Camps, 25 David Plummer Road, Raymond, Maine 04071

When: September 2026 (Date TBD)

Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm 

Schedule: 11:00am - Hike and woods games

                    12:00pm - Lunch; Moms' Support and Q&A

                    1:00pm - Field games

                    2:00pm - Swimming & hiking options 

Cost: $3 per student over the age of 2, maximum $10 per family (must live in the same household)

Deadline to Register: September TBD, 2026

Bring your own lunch and join other homeschoolers from around the state for a fun day at Slovenski Camps on the beautiful Panther Pond in Raymond, Maine. You will have access to the beach and swimming (bring your own kayak for kayaking), access to the field (bring your own frisbees, balls, outdoor play items), basketball court, access to hiking trails (shoreline trail-2 miles), other trails (5 miles total) many good for biking (bring your mountain bikes). This will be a fun day of connecting with other homeschool families from around Maine while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities.

Moms' Support - Join HOME Regional Rep and veteran homeschool mom of 10, Michelle Collomy, during lunch for an informal time of support with plenty of Q&A!

Camp Overnight! Contact Slovenski Camps if you would like to pitch a tent for the night or stay in one of their cabins.

** Children must be supervised by parents at all times. HOME and Slovenski Camps are not responsible for unsupervised students or any injuries that may occur while on the premises.

Accompanying HOME Unit Study: Record your activities and complete your Health & PE requirement with HOME's Health & PE unit study. In this study, your student will begin to explore various aspects of living a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and taking care of the environment. Before you come, have them prepare a healthy lunch for the event. You can find ideas here: Healthy Bag Lunches for Field Trips and Other Outings. 

Please help us to plan ahead! Confirm your desire to participate by registering below, so that we are able to determine numbers of participants. If you find that you are unable to attend after registering, kindly let us know.  

Show us how you are participating in HOMEschool Spirit Week to win prizes! Make sure to take pictures or create videos to show how your family celebrates each day. Share them with HOME (via email or Facebook)! You'll be entered to win 4 tickets to check out Mr. Drew and His Animals Too!! 

Where: In your own homeschool, homeschool group, co-op, etc.!

When: September TBD, 2026

Time: Anytime throughout the week!

Age: All ages

Stay tuned for more information on our 2026 event!

From Our Participants:

"Thank you, Homeschoolers of Maine, for putting together such a fun and festive spirit week! My family had a blast participating with each theme of the day, and even more fun getting to share the photos and experiences with other homeschool friends who were also participating! Not only did it bring some excitement and playfulness to our day, but it also gave us an opportunity to connect with other families, and create lasting memories as a family!  Normally so much of the work we do in a school day is done separately, so this gave us a fun way to do something altogether as we planned for the theme of the day and worked together to get ready!  And then to finish off the week with a community service day just filled my heart with joy! It gave my kids that chance to think beyond themselves, to serve others, and focus on their hearts, not just their academics!"   --C.M.