Educational Supplements

Tuesday Clubs
Tuesday Clubs are being organized! ERCHA members are invited to begin planning a club now or to sign up for one at the any ERCHA event or meeting. What is a Tuesday Club? They are members sharing with other member families ways to make a particular subject fun. Our clubs are held at Eagle River Grace Church and are run by ERCHA parent volunteers. They can focus on one particular topic of interest such as geography, math, Legos, sewing, Spanish, choir, drama, speech…well, you get the idea; just about any topic that would enhance your child’s education experience.

We offer clubs with a 6-9 week option which allows families to commit to less than a whole year. Tuesday Clubs begin in September and January with meetings every week. All ages are welcome but non-participating children must be supervised by the parent. This is a time for the whole family to experience and learn; no drop-offs please. When we are meeting at church, church business and appointments should be conducted before, after or at another time. ERCHA will have use of the entire church facility so a toddler/pre-school club could even be planned for the littlest members.

Fees. Other than a materials fee of $2 per child ($6 per family), there is no participation fee. Our clubs are for the benefit of ERCHA members and there will be as many clubs as we have interest, leaders and participants.

For September 15 - November 10:
Math, Sign Language, Economics, Legos/Duplos, Poultry Incubation & Embryology and Sewing

 

For January 12 - March 2:
P.E., Math, First Aid/CPR, Economics, Legos/Duplos, Spanish and Dave Ramsey Financial Teen Course

 

Classes
ERCHA parents frequently work together to offer group classes for their children. Some parents want to teach a specific class because their children need to cover a subject and they think it would be most beneficial to do so in a group, such as a speech class. Other parents have a passion for a subject and just enjoy leading classes. In the past we have been able to offer Contra Dance and Ballroom dance lessons. Parents who are involved arrange their own objectives, teaching plans, schedules, and meeting place.

Considering leading a group this year! Contact the ERCHA Educational Activities Coordinator to receive your Clubs and Classes Planner or find it in the ERCHAmembers Yahoo Group "Files" section.

Activities

Kick-Off Picnic
Back to School picnic every August with food, games, and fellowship. Registration for membership and other club activities also taken.

Moms' Tea
Moms and nursing babies are invited to hear a speaker, drink tea and nibble yummy delicacies provided by table hostesses. Held the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.

Field Trips
These are always popular events. If you would like to host an ERCHA field trip, send an email to Social Activities for guidelines for planning a field trip for ERCHA. A list of ideas is also available if you are new to the area and want to plan a trip but would like suggestions of local places of interest. Planning a field trip is a great way to get to know other ERCHA families!

Great American Night
In celebration of President's Day in February, our Great American Night will provide an opportunity for us to get re-acquainted with (or learn about) some interesting American. Students write reports or prepare a table project to present an American who they consider great. Dressing in period type costumes is encouraged. Great American Night also gives children an opportunity to do constructive research, speak before a group, prepare a "period conscious" outfit and mingle with other home educators.

Used Curriculum Sale
Opportunities to buy or sell your used curriculum/materials in May.
Contact: Marsha G.

Homeschool Resource Fair
Opportunities to buy or sell your used curriculum/materials in August. Also, teachers and coaches in the areas of academics, fine arts, sports, music and dance to be on-hand to answer any questions about their classes, lessons and/or teams.
Contact: Marsha G. or ERCHA Board

Fabulously Fun Fridays* (all ages, including parents; all abilities)
Come and meet some new friends or invite a friend to join the fun. If you are unable to stay with your child/children please have another adult designated to be “the responsible party”.

Graduation Ceremony
ERCHA celebrates and honors our homeschool graduates with a small ceremony.

*2009-2010 events are contingent upon getting a volunteer parent host. If you would like to volunteer for one or start a new Friday activity, please contact the Chairman.

Other

Running Club** (7th-12th grades; must be able to run at least one mile)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:00-4:30p, Gruening Middle School Track/Field (summer) or at The Harry McDonald Center (winter) in Eagle River. Parents welcome. Includes stretching, running, and some calisthenics (push ups, sit ups, crunches, and leg strengthening). Mac Center facility fee: $1/person.
Contact: Nancy W. or the Social Activities Coordinator

** Non ERCHA-Sponsored event. Open to the community. 

It pays to search!

GoodSearch.com is a search engine that pays ERCHA $0.01 for every legitimate search. Checks come upon reaching the $20 mark. Visit the website and enter "ERCHA" as your charitable designee!

Trash to Cash Programs

There are several programs ERCHA uses to earn money to help support our home school activities. These programs run all year long, cost nothing for participating and can be done with little effort. Cash collected can be used to help offset costs of prizes for the kick-off picnic, annual Mom’s Tea speaker and incidentals that arise during the year. The possibilities are endless.
Contact: Trash2Cash Coordinator

Bring BoxTops to our monthly meetings, drop them off in the marked container in the lobby of Eagle River Grace Church any time it is open.