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Pre-collegiate camps happening this summer on the George Fox campus!

The Pre-Collegiate Institute (PCI) is an opportunity for students to enjoy an immersive on campus experience where students can pick from topics such as pre-medicine, biotechnology, theater, art & design, film, engineering,entrepreneurship, and nursing. Students will be able to earn one college credit and get a feel for what college will be like! Click here for our PCI website. [1] Since this is our first PCI, we have a partner discount but I don't mind giving it to your students too! It is $200.00

Liberation Scholars is a grant funded FREE summer camp opportunity for Latina/o juniors and seniors. Students can
get 2 college credits, free books, and a wonderful experience on campus. Please click here for the Liberation Scholars webpage. [2]

If you have any questions or would like to meet or zoom, just let me know. I am happy to help!

I hope you have a blessed day!
Metra --

Metra Augustin | Director K-12 Initiatives
503-554-2404 (O) | [email protected]
Click here [3] to learn more about our K12 programming!
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[1] https://www.georgefox.edu/early-college/summer-programs/index.html
[2] https://www.georgefox.edu/liberation-scholars/index.html
[3] https://www.georgefox.edu/early-college/index.html

Early College Program | George Fox University Looking to get a jump-start on your college education? You now have the opportunity to do so at George Fox University through our Early College Program, designed to offer college-level credit while you’re still in high school.

Mark your calendars... event page coming soon.

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https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/our-programs/
Earth Ways Summer Camp
July 22 – 26, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11
Join us for a fun and educational camp
at Prospector’s Park in Cottage Grove
Monday - Friday, 9am to 3pm
Native American enrolled members receive 50% off tuition
Make crafts, explore nature, and enjoy storytelling, music and sporting activities along the
beautiful Willamette River. Indigenous culture-bearers will share with us. Our programs are
vetted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and taught with respect and inclusion.
More information and to register: https://singingcreekcenter.org

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CIVIL WAR AT CHEADLE LAKE MAY 17-19, 2024

Friday MAY 17 is a School Day 9-3 admission: Students $3.
Chaperones $5.
There will be many educational stations for the students to
choose to visit ending the day with a skirmish in which the
students may participate.
Saturday May 18 will start with the American Legion Veterans
Benefit Breakfast from 6:30-11am.
Come have a great breakfast to help our Veterans and then
spend the rest of the day with us in 1863.

Saturday and Sunday 9-4
Adults $5 and students 17 and under are FREE
Sunday will start with an 1863 Church Service at 9:15
There will be two battles each day and multiple
demonstrations throughout our camps

The special prices for this event are made possible through
the sponsorship of the Lebanon community

Please see www.NWCWC.net for more information

Northwest Civil War Council The Northwest Civil War Council (NCWC) is a non-profit living history organization dedicated to educating the public and our members about the American Civil War.

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Forest Field Day for Homeschoolers
Hoyt Arburetum
Bountiful Birds!
Thursday, April 11 & Friday, April 12
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Join us in April to soar into the world of birds! Learn about the feathered friends that make their homes at Hoyt Arboretum. How do they fly? What do they sound like? What shapes do they have?
Students will practice their expanded knowledge through games, journaling, stories, and more.

Forest Field Day: A Homeschool Program - Hoyt Arboretum Bring your homeschool family out for a Forest Field Day, and explore the trails and tree collections of Hoyt Arboretum with a Nature Educator! Forest Field Day is designed for individual homeschool families. Participants should be prepared to work together, meet new people from other homeschool fami...

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Sign Up to Volunteer on Friday, April 26
VOLUNTEER FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC MARKER DAY 2024

Sign up to volunteer for National Historic Marker Day 2024!

On Friday, April 26, join communities across the country for a day of service and history. Help to beautify your community by giving back and cleaning local historical markers.

Markers play an important role in our communities by helping to educate the public, encourage pride of place and promote tourism. Without regular care, contaminants such as road salt, pollen and dust can cause deterioration. By cleaning markers, we can keep them in good condition so they can be enjoyed now and by future generations.

That's where National Historic Marker Day comes in! Interested
volunteers can sign up to participate and learn more about this year's fun and family-friendly celebration on the official National Historic Marker Day (https://www.wgpfoundation.org/national-historic-marker-day/) webpage.

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

Registered participants will receive National Historic Marker Day
stickers, be acknowledged on the Pomeroy Foundation website, and will be eligible for a special giveaway after submitting photos from your cleaning project.

Email your photos to us at [email protected] and post them on social media using the hashtag . We'll be posting a photo gallery featuring volunteers.

Register now and see you on April 26! On our website https://www.wgpfoundation.org/national-historic-marker-day/, download the volunteer kit, which includes a guide to cleaning markers, information about planning a service project, lesson plans and tips for publicizing your efforts.

Need help locating a marker in your area? Go to The Historical Marker Database or our comprehensive map. Keep in mind, volunteers should comply with local safety and parking regulations, as well as seek permission when planning their marker cleaning project.

William G. Pomeroy Foundation | 492 E Brighton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210

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From: Nadia Shaik
Email:
Subject: Teen Comic Workshops with Dark Horse Comics Author
Message Body:
Dear OHEN,

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for teens in your network who are interested in exploring the world of comics and creative careers.

I am teaching a Teen Comics Workshop Series in Hillsboro Shute Park Library aimed at fostering creativity and memoir storytelling through the art of comics. This workshop is designed to engage teens in developing their narrative skills, character creation, and visual storytelling techniques. The details are as follows:

Registration: https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/65df9d4a05ea9f2800637050
Workshop Title: Comics Convergence
Date: March 25 - March 29
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Shute Park Meeting Room, Hillsboro Shute Park Library
Description: Unlock the boundless potential of your imagination and learn the art of storytelling through vibrant panels, dynamic characters, and captivating narratives that leap off the page. Join us for these exclusive immersive comic workshops with Dark Horse Comics creator Nadia Shaik! Registration required. Choose one session.

Please note that the following Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC) event is not affiliated with the Hillsboro Library.

I will hold a raffle to draw names at the Teen Comic Workshop for (6) teens to attend the event with registration fee paid for. If you have teens who would benefit from these workshops and would like to take advantage of the funded registration spots for the Teen Creative Careers Workshop, please let me know by March 24.

Registration:https://tvcreates.org/workshops/ #1695426302064-8b83929b-0172
Workshop Title: Professional Workshop Series: Teen Workshop (for teens 16-19 yrs old)
Host: TVC (Tualatin Valley Creates)
Date: April 27, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Location: Hillsboro Downtown Partnership (The Hive) Office
Description: This Spring TVC Workshop Series is offering an informative workshop for teens, 16-19 yrs old- Exploring Careers in the Creative Industries, April 27, 2024, 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Downtown Partnership (The Hive) Office.

Tualatin Valley Creates (TVC) offers teen specific workshops as a way for teen creatives, (16-19 yrs old) to connect with industry experts while learning about important and interesting career opportunities. In April, TVC is teaming up with six presenters who are working in the creative field and two speakers who will share their expertise on Exploring Careers in the Creative Industries.

If you are a teen, 16-19 yrs old, looking for opportunities to explore careers in the creative industries, sign up for this TVC workshop. You will have the opportunity to review the background and expertise of 6 creative industry experts and select 3 small group sessions to attend.

Guest presenters:

Harrison Butler, Heart Theater: theater production, acting.
Lorelei Ruiz, Cultural Artist: product design,creating your brand, brand recognition.
Malderine Birmingham, local musician, singer, song writer, music educator.
Tasie Hampton, Graphic Designer, entrepreneur.
Carolina Zeleski, Game Artist: game designer.
Judge Frances Lu-Pai Ippolito (she/her), Chinese American Judge, mom, writer, and publisher

Feel free to reach out to me via email or by phone for any further details or questions regarding the workshops. I am looking forward to an inspiring and creative experience with your teens!

Warm regards,

Nadia Shaik
Award Winning Author, Community Arts and Writing Educator with Cool Storytellers Lounge, Author of Climate Keepers: Agents of Project Zero

Comics Convergence Unlock the boundless potential of your imagination and learn the art of storytelling through vibrant panels, dynamic characters, and captivating narratives that leap off the page. Join us for these exclusive. immersive comic workshops with Dark Horse Comics creator Nadia Shaik! Registration required...

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From: Nicholas Roy
My name is Nicholas Roy and I am a board member at EVUltimate.org [1] and a homeschool parent.

Reaching out to you today to share this free sporting opportunity for homeschool/rural youth in our community [2]. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Here are some details about EVU and this event:

* Emerald Valley Ultimate provides the greater Eugene community with structured ultimate frisbee at the youth level. Our middle and highschool programs focus on fun, inclusive play and encourages kids to lead through spirit and sportsmanship. With scholarships available, one of our primary goals is making Ultimate accessible to all who wish to play!
* Students can join one of several teams in the Eugene area, learn the sport, train, practice and compete with their team. (With enough participation we hope to pop up new teams in surrounding areas)
* With that in mind we are trying to grow and reach homeschool and rural kids and are putting on a free event to introduce the sport to these communities.
* Event will be March 23, 11-2 in Eugene and sign up is free.

Thank you very much and feel free to reach out if you have any
questions.

-Nic Roy
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[1] http://EVUltimate.org
[2]
https://evultimate.org/register/p/introduction-to-youth-ultimate-frisbee

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From: Karen White
We would like to offer a Free Science class for you to share with your families. Attached is information about the class.
Please forward to your families and have them reach out to me regarding any questions.

Thank you,
Karen

OHEN's newest guest blog post is up. "Looking for community? Built it, they will come!" by homeschooling mom Chrissie Korolsky. Includes tips and suggestions for starting a meetup.

Looking for community? Build it, they will come - OHEN Guest Blog post by Chrissie Korolsky We all want community and it can be hard to find your homeschooling people. If you haven’t already, find out what’s available to you. There may already be lots of opportunities for homeschooling families to connect in your area. Open play groups, gaming gathe...

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The Northwest Civil War Council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to educating the public through Living History presentations of the American Civil War. Living History is our hobby and is one of the most dynamic mediums available to those in pursuit of the past. Our members wear authentically reproduced clothing, utilize black powder weapons, cook
over open fires and sleep in canvas tents while they participate in battle reenactments and military or civilian life.

On May 17-19, 2024 we will have an event at Cheadle Lake in Lebanon, OR. It will be FREE to the public. May 17 is our school day, there will be presentations from 10am to 3pm, finishing with a skirmish in which the students may participate if they wish.

This is a great opportunity for the students to learn history in a fun and exciting environment. The students can walk around the camps, watch and at times even participate in the demonstrations.

We are all volunteers and overwhelmingly do this to educate and engage the public, especially our students.
Students that didn’t think they liked history have found an interest they didn’t realize. As one said, “It’s like being in a play, but you don’t have to memorize any lines.”

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Linda Steffen
Cheadle Lake Park
NWCWC 37941
Weirich Dr. Lebanon, OR 97355
[email protected]

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The Portland Christian College Fair will be taking place at Portland Christian Jr/Sr high school in Portland, OR, on Monday, March 4, 2023, from 6-8 pm.. Students are encouraged to register ahead of time. During registration, students will identify the attributes they are looking for in a college or university. Students will then receive a barcode that will save them time at the fair and a list (via email) of schools attending the fair with whom they match, giving them a starting point of schools to consider. See more at the website:
https://www.findyourchristiancollege.com/college-fairs/portland-or-christian-college-fair-sp

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Taught by George Fox students, the Language Enrichment program offers Spanish language and English writing classes for our community during the fall and spring semesters. Courses cost $80/student. Classes are 6 weeks long and take place on campus starting the week of February 12th. Beginner classes are 1 hour twice a week and the middle and highschool classes are 1.30hr once a week. Learn more and register on the website:
https://www.georgefox.edu/early-college/experiences.html

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The Oregon Sea Grant Marine Education Program will be hosting several exciting, hands-on homeschool events at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport this Spring:
Drop off Programs for students ages 12-18, and
Family Programs for students ages 4-12 with their parents/guardians (two dates!)
See the website for details, dates, and registration.

Homeschool There are many ways for homeschooling families to learn at the Hatfield Visitor Center in Newport, Oregon.

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My name is Angelina Freeman. I am a Program Coordinator at World Learning working on The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM, a fully funded virtual exchange program for high school students focusing on STEM careers, leadership, cross-cultural communication, and community service.

I am writing to share information about The Experiment Digital. I believe that our 2024 program may be a good fit for students in your network, particularly those interested in STEM, cultural exchange, and those wanting career prep enrichment, but who may have other commitments that would inhibit them from participating in a more intensive or in-person program. There is no fee to apply or participate in The Experiment Digital.

You can learn more about our program or direct students to apply here: https://www.experiment.org/program/the-experiment-digital-leadership-in-stem/. I am also happy to connect to answer any questions you may have or to share more information about our program.

We have a new guest blog post on the OHEN website. About Tailoring Education to Unique Needs. http://www.ohen.org/tailoring-education-to-unique-needs/ .

Tailoring Education to Unique Needs - OHEN Guest blog post by Lottie West The surge in homeschooling among children with learning disabilities underscores a shift in educational preferences. According to Accesswire, a striking 38% of the 2.5 million homeschoolers in the United States are students with special needs. This is a substantial inc...

Nordic Northwest is offering Giant Troll field trips to homeschoolers as well. OHEN is not associated with them, please contact the group below for more information.
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[email protected], www.nordicnorthwest.org

Links to all the exhibitors/vendors from our September Resource Fair (and more) are now available on our website. http://www.ohen.org/resources/advertising/ Check them out.

Advertised Resources - OHEN Advertisements on this page are paid, and not sponsored by or affiliated with OHEN. OHEN makes every effort to ensure ads are family-friendly and directed toward the homeschooling community. For more information on any product or service, please contact the advertiser directly. If you feel there is....

Please come join me and Deitz Peters, a Kalapuya elder, for a cultural presentation at the Cottage Grove Community Center Friday Nov 17th at 6:30pm. Or come to the Springfield library on Saturday Nov 18th at 11am.
Deitz will wear items of his regalia, play flute for us, tell some stories about his life and his culture, and take questions. This is a free and family-friendly event. I will be there with items from Kalapuya material culture and will tell the Kalapuya Creation Story. Please arrive early to get a seat. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with us.
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UW Youth & Teen Programs:
STEAM Innovation Lab: Circuitry & Coding (4th – 5th grades)
3D Design & CAD Modeling (7th – 8th grades)
Coding in Java (9th – 12th grades)
Introduction to Data Visualization (9th – 12th grades)
Sharpen Your Writing Skills (9th – 12th grades)
Winter Concert Season: Expanding Your Musical Palate (9th – 12th grades)
https://www.youth-teen.uw.edu/
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Nov 3rd Homeschool Event in Bend below, OHEN is not affiliated so please see High Desert website link below for info! ************************

The High Desert Museum wanted to inform everyone of a new upcoming program they are hosting targeted to Homeschool families on November 3rd. This is a chance to experience a field trip at the High Desert Museum! For just $12 a person, you can tour the museum, attend a Discovery Class (registration required), and attend special wildlife encounters. They will also have facilitated art activities and other special programs to make this the perfect day for homeschoolers to visit the Museum. Be sure to register early, particularly for Discovery Classes, as space is limited.

For more information, please visit:

Homeschool Day - High Desert Museum Homeschool Day Homeschool Day November 3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Homeschool Day is your chance to experience a field trip at the High Desert Museum! For just $12 a person, you can tour the museum, attend a Discovery Class (registration required), and attend special wildlife encounters. We will also ha...

This is a reminder we have Upcoming Registration Deadlines for our 2023/24 Eugene Symphony Elementary Youth Concerts and music programs:

REGISTER BY OCT. 20, 2023
Fall Youth Concert: ENCORE! Meet the Orchestra
Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Hult Center
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE

ENCORE! Meet the Orchestra introduces young audiences to the exhilarating world of orchestras and all of its parts: the instrument families - strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and the people - the conductor, concertmaster, and YOU - the audience! Students will experience music that features each unique instrument family and will see how the instruments come together to make the full symphony orchestra. Come join us as we fill the concert hall with lively music that will make your students want to stand up and cheer "ENCORE!" Youth Concert Fees: $5/student and chaperones. Limited scholarships available.

https://eugenesymphony.org/education/schools/youth-concerts
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YOUTH CONCERTS Under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, the Eugene Symphony's mission is enriching lives through the power of music.

Opportunity for Eugene area homeschoolers. Not from OHEN, we're just forwarding it for you.
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Eugene Symphony is thrilled to announce registration is now open for our fall Elementary Youth Concert:
“ENCORE! Meet the Orchestra [12]” happening on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts.

ENCORE! Meet the Orchestra introduces young audiences to the
exhilarating world of orchestras and all of its parts: the instrument families - strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, and the people - the conductor, concertmaster, and YOU - the audience! Students will experience music that features each unique instrument family and will see how the instruments come together to make the full symphony orchestra. The concert will explore how the symphony was created and how orchestral music continues to change today. Come join us as we fill the
concert hall with lively music that will make your students want to stand up and cheer "ENCORE!"

Register Here:
https://eugenesymphony.org/education/schools/youth-concerts
Registration Deadline: November 3, 2023

YOUTH CONCERTS Under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, the Eugene Symphony's mission is enriching lives through the power of music.

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Oregon's Kid Governor
or.kidgovernor.org

CONTACT: Nikki Fisher | [email protected]
2024 Oregon Kid Governor Classroom Registration Open

Oregon's Kid Governor® program (ORKG) is a statewide civics program for 5th graders supported through Oregon Secretary of State's office. Timed to coincide with Election Day in November, every school and home school in Oregon is eligible to enter one 5th grader to run in a statewide election that other 5th graders will vote in. Classrooms can vote in the election, nominate a classmate to run for office or do both! Oregon's Kid Governor nominees work with their classmates to create a campaign video about why they want to be Kid Governor, their leadership skills, a community issue they want to address, and a 3-point plan that will help 5th graders across Oregon make a difference in their communities.

Now entering its seventh year, ORKG continues to be an outstanding opportunity for developing leadership skills as students are immersed in a meaningful civics experience. There is no cost, and the program provides a full classroom curriculum and information for parents whose students choose to run. Students gain valuable knowledge of our state government, how to act through civic participation, and how people of all ages can choose to participate in our democratic society.
Class Registration

Classroom registration for the 2024 Oregon Kid Governor Election is now open! The deadline for nominating a candidate and submitting their campaign video is 5 p.m., October 26, 2023. If your 5th grade class only wants to vote in the Kid Governor election, you have until 5 p.m. on November 6th to register.

Learn more about the program at or.kidgovernor.org. Lesson plans and other materials will be shared with you once you register but we're glad to send them along in advance if you would like to preview them!

To learn about all the exciting opportunities available to Oregon's next Kid Governor, check out past Kid Governor, Taneesh Garg's blog. The current kid governor Lea's blog is here.

Please don't hesitate to contact them if you have any questions about this exciting opportunity. We can't wait to see all the fun videos your students will be creating. Best of luck to all the candidates!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7JuN270XnqLorPSCY6qsN2mgOMUxb6nGuC1KYMVyw3441tA/viewform

Buy and sell used curriculum at the Not Back to School Day Resource Fair! https://www.ohen.org/2023-curriculum-fair/

Wednesday,September 6, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pre-registration not required

Each September, The Oregon Garden and the Oregon Forest Resources Institute invites home school students ages 5 to 12 to join us for a fun- filled day of outdoor learning. Your students will get inspired through fun science and art activities offered at each of the self-paced learning stations located throughout the garden.
Check in at the Visitors Center to pay admission and receive packet with map and station information.
Have fun participating in
the following educational topics:
• Pollinators
• Forest wildlife
• Bug anatomy
• Fire risk and prevention
• Mud and Manure management • Funwithtrees
• Garden in a glove
• The world of insects
• Plant adaptations
• From moo to you, and get some
exercise, too.
• Bird adaptations
http://www.oregongarden.org/homeschool-day
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Homeschool Day - The Oregon Garden Each September, Oregon Forest Resources Institute invites home school students ages 5 to 12 to join us for a fun-filled day of outdoor learning at The Oregon Garden. Experience the beauty of the garden in late summer bloom while learning about the natural world. Get inspired through fun science and....

The OHEN Resource Fair is Back!

Join us for Not Back to School Day at The Oaks Amusement Park on September 8 and meet vendors, booksellers, tutors, and more - and check out our always-popular Curriculum Fair where you can buy and sell used homeschool materials. Find out more at

OHEN Not Back to School Day Resource Fair - OHEN We’re back again! Join us at Oaks Park’s annual Not Back to School Day event on September 8, 2023, 12pm to 4pm. Special day of rides just for homeschoolers and their families, with 40% off the regular retail prices for ride bracelets! OHEN’s own NBTSD tradition, the Homeschool Resource and Cur...

Monday funday…spotted this firefighter light pull while out touring houses…