Upcoming Events

Arkansas Events

NOTE: Some of the activities were found on http://www.arkansas.com/ . Go to that site for more events.

January 22-26, 2007

TeenPact Arkansas

State Capital
Little Rock, AR
An excellent Christian-based introduction to the political process and the basics of state government held at the State Capitol in Little Rock. A one day course for 8-12 year olds, and a 4-day course for 13-18 year olds. Curriculum includes the legislative process, prayer walking, mock legislatures, and the role of Christians in politics.

Location: State Capitol
Time:
8-12 year olds -- January 26th, 9:30AM-3:30PM
13-18 year olds -- January 22-26th, 9:30AM-3:30PM
Cost:
$209 4-day class (internet discount available);
$34 1-day class (internet discount available);
Phone: Sarah Moore -- 870-241-3988
E-Mail: slm1@mac.com
Website: http://www.teenpact.com/stateclass/AR.htm

March 2007

2007 Arkansas Archeology Month

Various sites throughout state

Arkansas Archeology Month is an annual celebration to commemorate Arkansas's cultural heritage as revealed through archeology. Exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, and other activities are scheduled throughout the state at museums, historic sites, state parks, libraries, and colleges to celebrate this special week. Look for a schedule of events to be posted at the website listed below or pick one up at many of the above locations.

Website: http://www.uark.edu/campus-resources/archinfo/archmonth.html

May 25-26, 2007

2005 Arkansas Home School Convention

Harding University
Searcy, AR

This is the convention sponsored by Education Alliance. There will be an Exhibit Hall with over 50 vendors, General Sessions with keynote speakers, College Fair, Banquet, Graduation Ceremony, workshops (covering topics from beginning homeschooling to prep for college, and plenty of topics in between) and a used curriculum fair.

Cost: Register by April 29th is $10 per family otherwise $15 per family
Banquet: $14 per adult, $7 per child 12 and under
Graduation: $55 per graduate

Website: http://www.arkansashomeschool.org/

1st and 3rd Fridays (5-9PM) Every Month

Free Friday Night at Children's Museum of Arkansas -- Little Rock
For more information, contact:
Joy Berry
1400 W. Markham
Ste. 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501)374-6655
E-Mail: joyberryjoy@yahoo.com

1st Friday Night (5-7PM) Every Month

Free Friday Night at the Museum of Discovery -- Little Rock
500 E. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
E-Mail: mod@aristotle.net
Website: http://www.amod.org/

Neighboring States Events

August 16, 2006

Oklahoma Aquarium's Homeschool Days

Jenks, OK
(South of Tulsa -- near Broken Arrow)

On these dates classroom programs are reserved for homeschoolers only. Cost includes admission to aquarium. You must pre-register for discount.

Cost: $7 per student (ages 3 and up), $10 per adult
Phone: (918)528-1513
E-mail: education@okaquarium.org
Website: http://www.okaquarium.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=72&Itemid=688

August 21, 2006

Branson Edufair

Stockstill Park
625 Stockstill Lane Branson, Missouri
EduFairs are a home education event filled with interactive activities for all ages. Bring your boxes of used books/education resources/games/posters and teaching resources to the totally FREE exchange. The event features local businesses, homeschool entrepreneurs, and Mad Science shows & hands-on experiments. Write thank-you notes at the event and earn tickets forlots of donated treats. Spend the day with FIELD TRIPS!!! and meet new friends.

Cost: FREE! Phone: Pamela Cooper -- 417-581-3196
E-Mail: Homeedfieldtrips@aol.com
Website: http://www.fieldtripsonline.org/edufair2006.htm

August 25, 2006

Dollywood Homeschooling Day

Pigeon Forge, TN

Special Craft Tours will be conducted just for homeschool students and their families.

Students (K - 12th): $26.75
Adult: $36.80

Website: http://www.dollywood.com/groups/home-school-day/

October 7-8, 2006

Silver Dollar City Homeschool Days

Branson, MO

Learn Core Curriculum Lessons that include 1880's History in our Homestead area, Science while exploring Marvel Cave, the Mathematics of Roller coasters, and more! Be sure and check out our Silver Dollar City Educational Student CURRICULUM GUIDE.

Gather with other home school families to share your knowledge and experience at the program and luncheon.

Two day rate:
Adults (12+): $32.00
Children (4-11): $22.00

Phone: 1-800-417-7770
Website: http://www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com/travel-events/HomeschoolLetter06.pdf

November 9, 2006

Oklahoma Aquarium's Homeschool Days

January 25, 2007

Oklahoma Aquarium's Homeschool Days

February 23, 2007

Johnson Space Center Homeschool Day

Johnson Space Center
Houston, TX

This event is closed to the general public, but open for home schoolers. Some activities include, but are not limited to: special astronaut presentations, space suit demonstrations, NASA's Educator Resource Center Presentations, IMAX presentation, and NASA Tram Tours.

Cost: $10.95 per person ages 4 and above in advance.
Phone: (281) 244-2164
E-mail: edprograms@spacecenter.org
Website: http://www.spacecenter.org/SchoolVisitsHomeSchool.html

March 27, 2007

Oklahoma Aquarium's Homeschool Days

May 11-12, 2007

Hearth & Home Ministries, Inc. Homeschool Book Fair

Arlington Convention Center
Arlington, TX

Thousands of books and materials for sale! 30 workshops to help you home school! The registration fee is the same whether you attend one or both days.

Phone: (972)231-9838
E-mail: brochure@homeschoolbookfair.org
Website: http://www.homeschoolbookfair.org/

August 15, 2007

Oklahoma Aquarium's Homeschool Days

November 8, 2007

Oklahoma Aquarium's Homeschool Days

1st Tuesday of Every Month

Free Admission to Sci-Port (10am-Noon)
Sci-Port Discovery Center
On the Downtown Shreveport Riverfront
820 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101

On the first Tuesday of every month, from 10:00 a.m. until noon, visitors "pay what they wish" for admission to the Discovery Areas. IMAX� Dome Theater tickets are available at $5.00 per person during this time.

Website: http://www.sciport.org/

Past Events

(Kept for Reference Only)

March 31 - April 1, 2006

NWACHEA Homeschool Conference and Curriculum Fair
Community Christian Church
525 South Lincoln Street
Siloam Springs, AR

Northwest Arkansas Christian Home Educator's curriculum fair will be held. Registration price for conference has not been determined.

Website: http://nwachea.topcities.com

April 3,2006

American Lung Association Storyboard Contest Deadline

The American Lung Association Storyboard Contest for K-5th grade students. This is a chance to use drawing and writing to create a story to show why people should never start smoking. Deadline is April 3, 2006. The required storyboard forms can be obtained by going to a local Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield location state-wide or by calling. For more information, see the website below.

Phone: 1(800)586-4872 Ext. 118
Website: http://www.blueannewe-ark.com/dstart/index.asp

April 8-9, 2005

NWA Used Book & Curriculum Sale
Community Christian Church
Siloam Springs, AR

This is sponsored by CHESS (Christian Home Educators of Siloam Springs). Anyone may participate in both buying and selling home school related material. Bill and Diana Waring will be guest speakers.

Location: Community Christian Church
E-Mail: thomeschool@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.chessnewsonline.org/

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