Upcoming Homeschool Events

Homeschool related upcoming events, meetings and activities happening around the state!

Click here for regular, Ongoing Activities happening around the state.

 

** Unless noted otherwise, the events listed below are not HOME sponsored events. HOME does not take any responsibility for the content of items posted, views expressed during activities or the activities themselves. Please use your own discretion.

 

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Statewide

Maine Art Walks

May through October

Maine is famous for its beauty, and its becoming more and more renowned for its art scene. Friday Art Walks have become quite popular in recent years, your chance to visit several art galleries and museums in one afternoon or evening with a handy map, and even some hors d’oeuvres served. 17 communities around the state offer art walks. What better way to get outside, cover your fine arts requirement and get to know some local artists. Find out more here


Statewide

2022 Wreaths Across America Veterans' Oral History Project

March 1 - November 11

We are happy to introduce a special project for our youth that will encompass the Mission of Wreaths Across America to Remember-Honor-Teach. The Veterans' Oral History Project encourages young people to interview a veteran, service member or Gold Star Family member to learn about the sacrifices our military make on behalf of our country.


WHO can participate?

Young people of all ages and grades.

WHAT does the student need to do?

Interview an individual who has served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces or a Gold Star Family member.

Record the interview results on paper or using digital technology.
Submit your interview by email no later than Nov. 18, 2022, to teach@wreathsacrossamerica.org, or regular mail:

Wreaths Across America

Veterans' Oral History Project

PO Box 249

Columbia Falls, ME 04623

WHEN does the interview need to take place?
The interview can take place anytime from March 1, 2022, until November 11, 2022, Veterans Day.
WHERE does the interview need to take place?
Any place that works for the interviewer and interviewee. You can Zoom the meeting and let the interviewee know it will be recorded.
WHY interview a veteran?
Veterans make many sacrifices for our country, it is important to TEACH our youth the value of freedom.


For more information and to download your materials visit Wreaths Across America.


Sanford

Pine Tree Camp On The Road - York County

August 4, 2022

Pine Tree Camp is Maine’s only American Camping Association-accredited camp for people with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, and we are heading to York County for three days of fun this August 4-6th!


We know transportation and cost can be major barriers to accessing camp, so we’re bringing a trailer full of awesome camp games and activities to you. Join us for inflatable archery, a canoe on wheels, adaptive bikes, and so much more — all fully accessible to kids of all abilities!


Best of all, Pine Tree Society’s Open Door Policy means no camper has ever been turned away for inability to pay tuition. Over 99% of campers receive partial or full tuition through this policy.


Apply Here.


Who: Children with disabilities ages 5-16 and their siblings

What: A fully-accessible day camp adventure

Where: Waban in Sanford

When: August 4, 3-7 PM August 5, 3-7 PM August 6, noon-5 PM


For more information please contact:

Name:
 Liz Davidson
Phone: 1-781-2546064
E-mail: ldavidson@pinetreesociety.org

Guilford

Pine Tree Camp On The Road - York County

August 8, 2022

Pine Tree Camp is Maine’s only American Camping Association-accredited camp for people with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, and we are heading to York County for three days of fun this August 4-6th!


We know transportation and cost can be major barriers to accessing camp, so we’re bringing a trailer full of awesome camp games and activities to you. Join us for inflatable archery, a canoe on wheels, adaptive bikes, and so much more — all fully accessible to kids of all abilities!


Best of all, Pine Tree Society’s Open Door Policy means no camper has ever been turned away for inability to pay tuition. Over 99% of campers receive partial or full tuition through this policy.



Who: Children with disabilities ages 5-16 and their siblings

What: A fully-accessible day camp adventure

Where: Friends of Community Fitness in Guilford

When: August 8-12, 9AM to 3PM


For more information please contact:

Name:
 Liz Davidson
Phone: 1-781-254-6064
E-mail: ldavidson@pinetreesociety.org

Morrill

Homeschool Curriculum Sale and Swap

August 12, 2022

Everyone is welcome to come to sell, buy, swap or trade homeschool curriculum at the Morrill Community Market from 4:00-6:30 at 117 Weymouth Rd, Morrill.


For more information please contact:

Name:
 Bethany Allgrove
Phone: 207-952-4055
E-mail: ballgrove@protonmail.com

Virtual

Pro-life Apologetics class for high schoolers

August 15, 2022

This virtual class goes through the history of the abortion issue in the United States, current modern social criticism and the best logical arguments against abortion based on religion and science. It teaches the students how to most effectively converse and debate in the pro-life sphere. The course is designed for juniors and seniors as preparation for college.


For more information please contact:

Name:
 Bonita Pratt
Phone: 269-363-2055
E-mail: prolife.apologetics.pratt@gmail.com

South Thomaston

2022 Maine Sea Goddess Ambassador

August 31, 2022

The Maine Sea Goddess event has been around since 1948, and selects who will be the next ambassador. Applications are due by June 11th, 2022. Apply Here.


For more information please contact:

Name:
 Jana Eggen
Phone: 207-542-1979
E-mail: janagalkowski0@gmail.com