FAMILIES of the Greater Albany Area
The activities listed here may change. Please watch the e-mail list for updates.
We may add activities. If you're a member and want to do something with the group, plan it and let us know!
We do not allow drop offs for any activity or event. Please plan to attend with your child and stay the entire time.
CHRISTIAN SKATE NIGHT
Every Monday night (2011) Stardust in Albany is offering a Christian Skate Night from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. The cost is $3 for everyone who walks in the door and includes skates. As homeschoolers, we are trying to encourage everyone to attend but on July 18, 2011 we plan to make a point to come out. Mark you calendars and plan to join other Christian homeschool families for some fun and fellowship. As a footnote you may also want to know that every Sat from 10 -11 am Stardust also offers a free skating lesson for anyone who comes.
GA Veterans Park August Fellowship
Join us August 11, 2011 for some sun and fellowship. We are meeting at the beach area at 12:30. Bring your own lunch and chairs. Drinks are a must, plus anything you need to make the day better (think sunblock). We are right by the lake so swimming is an option. Please wear modest swim wear. Sand toys are also a good idea for younger children. This is open to any homeschool family regardless of whether they have joined FAMILIES. Tell your friends and come and enjoy the sun and fellowship.
Ga. National Fair Workshops
Often when we go to the Ga. National Fair, we sometimes see exhibits and think, "My child or I could've done that." Leslie Cliett will hold 2 workshops on the various exhibits that are available, how to enter an exhibit, etc.
Aug. 12 and Aug 26
Kinchafoonee Baptist Church, Century Rd., Lee County, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Immediately following this, Royal Society will begin.
Aug. 12 and Aug 26
Kinchafoonee Baptist Church, Century Rd., Lee County, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Immediately following this, Royal Society will begin.
FAMILIES of the Greater Albany Area Kick Off Event
Our Kick off event will correspond with the Farm Day at the Knights.
We're working on the details for this one. Watch this page or the e-mail list.
Yearbook
Kellie Sapp has volunteered to head up our yearbook. Please contact her via the e-mail list for ways you can help.
ROYAL SOCIETY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
Every 2nd and most 4th Fridays of the month (Aug - May) at Kinchafoonee Baptist Church on Century Rd. in Lee County from 11- 2:30/3 p.m.
These clubs are based on the Keepers of the Faith clubs. We learn to love God and our neighbor more deeply; new skills and earn badges. Books and materials are required; see e-mail list.
All children will be doing sign language, drawing/art and volleyball
Boys - Literature, First Aid and a Poverbs Study
Girls - Quilting, Beading and a rag run
Contact Debby, dss7@windstream.net, if you have any questions.
These clubs are based on the Keepers of the Faith clubs. We learn to love God and our neighbor more deeply; new skills and earn badges. Books and materials are required; see e-mail list.
All children will be doing sign language, drawing/art and volleyball
Boys - Literature, First Aid and a Poverbs Study
Girls - Quilting, Beading and a rag run
Contact Debby, dss7@windstream.net, if you have any questions.
FARM FIELD TRIP/COOK OUT/FEAST OF TRUMPETS
Come learn about a farm, see a cow milked, have a cook out with other families and learn about the Biblical Feast of Trumpets.
Friday, September 16th.
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. We will be sending out more information about the food when the time gets close....but in the mean time, think potluck BBQ
Please bring lawn chairs as well.
Alan and Teresa Knight's farm; watch the e-mail list for directions.
4 p.m. - until
Friday, September 16th.
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD. We will be sending out more information about the food when the time gets close....but in the mean time, think potluck BBQ
Please bring lawn chairs as well.
Alan and Teresa Knight's farm; watch the e-mail list for directions.
4 p.m. - until
FATHER/SON NIGHT Sept 30
This is a night for the fathers and sons to go out and have some "man time." This is also the night the film "Courageous" opens in Albany, and that might be a nice addition to this father/son time, if the son is old enough. Men can coordinate this through the e-mail list if they wish to meet up with other father/son teams.
FAMILY CAMP OUT
Date : The official date is Oct 21st.
Location: Chehaw Park Tent Camping
Cost: $10 per night
Each family will need to bring anything they need to camp with. We do not supply anything for you. Rent a tent, buy a tent, borrow a tent. Bring something to sleep on and in. It can get cold during that time of year. Bring food for your family. Also, if you plan to cook over the fire, please bring wood and cooking utensils for cooking. Bring sleeping bags and chairs as well. Everything you will need to have fun and eat well. Cleaning supplies are a must.
Showers are available at the campground. Please bring your own towels. There is a washing machine and dryer but there is a fee for them.
Many families will camp out for several days prior to this date as well as several beyond this date. Please watch the e-mail list for more concrete dates if you want to be out there for more time. You can also e-mail us if you want more information. This event is open to all homeschoolers regardless of whether they are a member of FAMILIES....so invite other homeschool families. Most families get out there and wish they had planned to come for a longer time....plan to be there longer, you can always go home sooner if you are not having fun.
Prepare for Fun!
Get ready to meet and fellowship together.
Our annual camp out is the highlight of the year for many of us. It is a wonderful time for the whole family to get to know other families in our group as well as outside of our group.
Teresa usually brings a canopy with tables for people to play games under. We have played lots of card games and even some board games and have even done a puzzle. It will have lights as well so we can play after dark. Do not camp close to the canopy if you like to go to sleep early...this is the place to hang out and have fun. Many families also bring bikes for their children to ride. Toys or ride on toys for the younger ones. Teresa actually brings the kitchen sink.
Location: Chehaw Park Tent Camping
Cost: $10 per night
Each family will need to bring anything they need to camp with. We do not supply anything for you. Rent a tent, buy a tent, borrow a tent. Bring something to sleep on and in. It can get cold during that time of year. Bring food for your family. Also, if you plan to cook over the fire, please bring wood and cooking utensils for cooking. Bring sleeping bags and chairs as well. Everything you will need to have fun and eat well. Cleaning supplies are a must.
Showers are available at the campground. Please bring your own towels. There is a washing machine and dryer but there is a fee for them.
Many families will camp out for several days prior to this date as well as several beyond this date. Please watch the e-mail list for more concrete dates if you want to be out there for more time. You can also e-mail us if you want more information. This event is open to all homeschoolers regardless of whether they are a member of FAMILIES....so invite other homeschool families. Most families get out there and wish they had planned to come for a longer time....plan to be there longer, you can always go home sooner if you are not having fun.
Prepare for Fun!
Get ready to meet and fellowship together.
Our annual camp out is the highlight of the year for many of us. It is a wonderful time for the whole family to get to know other families in our group as well as outside of our group.
Teresa usually brings a canopy with tables for people to play games under. We have played lots of card games and even some board games and have even done a puzzle. It will have lights as well so we can play after dark. Do not camp close to the canopy if you like to go to sleep early...this is the place to hang out and have fun. Many families also bring bikes for their children to ride. Toys or ride on toys for the younger ones. Teresa actually brings the kitchen sink.
GA NATIONAL FAIR Oct 6 - 16, 2011
Join us on Monday, Oct 10th for a day at the GA National Fair. Students will get in for free. We must go in through the North gate as a group. Please reserve your spot in advance through the e-mail list. Debby is the contact. Cost for adults is $7 but some adults will be able to get in for free. Plan on $7 per adult. Bring your lunch or buy it at the fair. You do not have to stay together with the group once you go through the gate. You can stay as late as you like. Bring something for water as it usually gets hot. We usually find plenty to do to stay til the fair closes. Check out the website for all the details at www.georgianationalfair.com You can bring food in the gates to help offset the cost to go. This event is also open to other homeschool families but only FAMILIES members will get a free adult.
Please e-mail dss7@windstream.net to register for this event.
4-H ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, Oct. 10-12, 2011
This is sponsored through Ga. 4-H. There is a cost to the event,We recommend that you get sponsors or do fund-raisers to help defray the costs.
Contact Becky for more information or check the e-mail list. The cost right now will run around $150 per person. Please contact Becky for a final cost. There is a limit of 22 people for this trip.
MENS' COOKOFF
Oct. 28th, Kinchafoonee Baptist Church, 6 or 7 p.m., watch e-mail list for more specific time as we get closer to this event.
The kitchen there is very small. Men should bring their food, which will be shared with all, already prepared, or have a grill, crockpot, etc., that they bring to finish it.
Women need to provide drinks, sides and desserts.
Anonymous balloting will decide the winner (bragging rights only).
The kitchen there is very small. Men should bring their food, which will be shared with all, already prepared, or have a grill, crockpot, etc., that they bring to finish it.
Women need to provide drinks, sides and desserts.
Anonymous balloting will decide the winner (bragging rights only).
EXCHANGE CLUB FAIR
The Exchange Club Fair will run from Nov 1 - 6, 2011.
FAMILIES is planning to have another Community booth there as well as a regular booth were we can speak with those who are interested in homeschooling.
If you have ideas for the community booth we would love to hear them.
Also, any volunteers to help man the other booth would be greatly appreciated...more details will be coming soon.
FAMILIES is planning to have another Community booth there as well as a regular booth were we can speak with those who are interested in homeschooling.
If you have ideas for the community booth we would love to hear them.
Also, any volunteers to help man the other booth would be greatly appreciated...more details will be coming soon.
PILGRIM/THANKSGIVING FUN DAY, NOV. 18TH
Dress up in costumes and bring your old-time fun games.
Place to be announced, probably going to be around 2 or 3 p.m. so no one will think we have to have a complete meal.
Watch e-mail list for more information.
