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Southwest Missouri Home Educators Email Group: A Yahoogroups e-mail list for homeschoolers in the Southwest Missouri
area to discuss homeschooling, plan park days, plan or inform of upcoming educational opportunities.

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Boys and Girls Club: Homeschool Days, Boonville Ave, Springfield, Mo. 12:30-2:15 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, homeschoolers gather for games, gym, and swimming. September through May. $20 per person yearly.


YMCA weekly classes 417.881.1599

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activities

These events do not include SHEM-sponsored events which are featured on the Events vents page.

Homeschool Fellowship of the Ozarks (HFO) Fun Fridays:

Skating--Skateland, South Campbell, just south of The Library Center, 2nd Friday    1:00-3:00 PM, $2 per person including skates.
Ice Skating-at Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway, Springfield; 3rd Friday
12:00-1:30 PM, $3 per person including skates
Make Your Move Chess Club-The Library Station, Frisco Room, Springfield; 3rd Friday    6:30-8:30 pm

Field Trips:                                                                                                                                      Pamela Cooper has set up a great resource for area homeschoolers desiring to include field trips in their homeschooling.  See her website at: www.fieldtripsonline.org

Homeschool Fellowship of the Ozarks
(HFO) also plans field trips. Check The Home Reporter for offerings.

Music:

Play His Praises Homeschool Orchestra:
A Christian environment for nurturing children while they are learning a musical instrument. New classes for beginners seven years and older will start in the fall. No previous music experience is necessary for the beginner class. We meet on Friday mornings at Asbury United Methodist Church at 1500 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO. Each student has one hour of orchestra class and one hour of theory class.
For more information please call Kathy Love at 417.882.0197 or E-mail

Homeschool Choir:

An affordable choral experience for your beginning or intermediate singers!
Our mission is to provide Springfield area home-educated students with a
rich choral experience on their developmental leveling.
THE DIRECTOR: Kelly Sapp, homeschool mom of four, graduated
"Outstanding Senior Musician" from Evangel University, has directed choirs
and taught music for thirteen years. Email Kelly for current information

Sports:         

SWMO Eagles: Sports Available: Jr. High and Varsity Girls' Volleyball, Pep Squad,
Jr. High and Varsity Cheerleaders, Jr. High and Varsity Girls' Basketball, Jr. High,
Jr. Varsity and Varsity Boys' Basketball, Track, Baseball, Golf (if interest dictates),
Tennis (if interest dictates).                                                                                       Athletic Director: Mark Logan (417) 882-1464  www.swmoeagles.org

                               
                               
Springfield Knights: Sports Available: Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball,
Track, Football, Cheerleading. Athletic Director: Greg Spilman (417) 207-9867
gspilman@springfieldknights.org   www.springfieldknights.org

Springfield Chargers: Sports Available: Football, Cheerleading
David Lohn (417) 884-1901, Wil Purvis (417) 619-4612
Cheerleading:  Treda Moyer 860-2286.  Email is scccheermom@yahoo.com

Homeschool Bowling League

Ages 4 and above may participate. No experience necessary.
When: Wednesdays at 12:45
The new semester will start on January 23rd, and runs through April 16th. There is no league on April 16th.                                                                                                                                           Where: Enterprise Park Lanes, 1625 South Enterprise
Cost: $5 per week, which includes 3 games of bowling and shoe rental. There is an additional cost of $10 to purchase a United States Bowling Congress membership card. This entitles the bowler to national awards and a quarterly subscription to Youth Bowler magazine. If you purchased a membership card in the last year, it is still good.
For more information, call Kristi at 883-0511.
 


Springfield Stars “Shine like the Stars in the Universe”
Girls Home School Soccer Club
Open to 6th -8th grade, all levels – There are only 18 available spots on the team.
We will be playing at Lake Country Soccer in the Girls Middle School Spring League. Practices will be twice a week and games will probably be on Saturday. I will also be conducting a one day camp to go through the laws of the game and fundamentals.

Cost for the season is: $60 and includes t-shirt
Deadline to Register: February 15th
Dates for the season: March through April
Practice Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, (place and time TBA)

We are a new team for any girl who loves the game of soccer. We are starting this season with only a middle school team consisting of girls in the 6th thru 8th grade. If you have always wanted to give soccer a try this is it. We are an entry level team with focus on the fundamentals. But, if you are an experienced player, this is the place to have some fun and show off your skills. Join us for a new adventure in the game of soccer.



Coach: Christy Kononiuk ~ 429-6200 (cell)

I love the game of soccer and hope to pass on my enthusiasm and passion to the younger generation. I hold an “E” coaching certificate and have played for many years. I have two daughters who attend Gloria Deo Academy and a husband who is a pharmacist for Walgreens. My goal for this club is to glorify God by having fun, learning the game, and developing physical fitness. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call. I am looking forward to this new season.



 

 
The Discovery Center

Homeschool Days:
Each day has a different theme and offers specialized
workshops for children ages 5-7, ages 8 and up.
Early registration is suggested, as each workshop is limited to
fifteen students. Click picture for schedule and registration information:
Contact: Fawn Warner or call 417.862.9910 X701

Discovery Center invites ladies going into 6th-8th grade to sign up this summer for EdGE Camp.  Educating Girls about Engineering, EdGE, a summer camp available at the Discovery Center for only 3 sessions during summer 2007.  This “girls” only week long camp will give young ladies the confidence and exposure to many different engineering careers.

 

Days will include guest speakers from local businesses, a daily field trip to see up close the variety of engineering opportunities, interactive activities that focus on leadership and self esteem.  The last day of the week will be a field trip to University of Missouri-Rolla campus for a tour and a look at options in their Women in Engineering program.

 

Three sessions are available, the week of June 18-22, July 23-27 and August 6-10th.  Pre-registration and pre-payment required.  Registrations are available at the Discovery Center and on our website, www.discoverycenter.org.  Cost is only $10.00 for the week.  This program is made possible by SciGirls a grant from the National Science Foundation through the PBS science series DragonflyTV.  For more information call Laurie Duncan, Education Director at 417-862-9910 Ext. 701.

 
Charlotte McCoy
Discovery Center of Springfield
417-862-9910 Ext. 713

 

Art Classes:

The Springfield Art Museum is offering a slate of classes,
some of which are specifically for homeschoolers.
for Fall Studio Class Registration: 

          Art Museum

 

 

 

Boy Scout Troop:

A cub scout pack and boy scout troop meeting in Springfield. The pack and troop serve primarily homeschoolers and Christian Schools of Springfield. For more information please contact Jerry Gardner, Ozark Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America, 417.883.1636 ext. 228 or e-mail Jerry.

 

Math Competition:
 
 I serve as an assistant coach for the Missouri ARML (American Regional Mathematics League) team that competes at the national math contest each spring. These practice sessions are a GREAT opportunity for students to work with college math faculty and other talented math students. For more information, visit the ARML:
www.armly.com If you would like more information, please contact me at: mailto:pblanton@mchsi.com or417- 882-7734. For 7th to 12th grade students. Additional information at www.mathleague.org

 

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