OFTP Not-Going-Back-To-School
homeschoolers' celebrations

In September when the Back-To-School message becomes a reality for schoolchildren, many homeschoolers also return to a different routine than that of summer, while others continue the same learning-through-living that they enjoy all year round. Either way, homeschoolers are not going back to school in the conventional sense.

Many homeschooling families kick off the season with a big gathering to celebrate their educational choice and connect with fellow homeschoolers. These are the Not-Going-Back-To-School gatherings that we are aware of (there may be others of which we have not been informed):

In the past there have been events of this type in Brighton, Hamilton, Honeywood, Kitchener, London, Toronto and Tottenham.

If you are aware of a Not-Back-To-School event that is not listed, please let us know so we can help spread the word! Thanks!

A great way to connect with other homeschoolers in your area!

"NOT" Going Back to School Celebration - London

Springbank Park in the morning, Storybook Gardens in the afternoon
London
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
From 10am to 4pm

Storybook Gardens has been booked for us on September 8th as part of our NGBTS celebrations. They are not usually open that day, but will be opening the park for us.

The splash pad and pirate's island will be open and the animals will be out in the farm area. There will be a seal feeding at 2:00.

The train, ferris wheel and carosel rides will NOT be operating that day and the food concessions will be closed as well.

Parking is free.
Children 2 and older $5 each
Adults $6.50
under 24 months are FREE

Each family can pay separately at the gate when they arrive, just mention that you are with A Different Drum.

The park will be open 10am til 5pm that day.

Sponsored by: A Different Drum Homeschoolers of London Ontario
Contact: differentdrum1984@ (add yahoo.ca to complete the email address)

 

HBLN Annual Not Back To School Picnic - Blanchet Beach


Tuesday September 8th (rain date is Wednesday September 9th) around 12pm

Bring picnic lunches, beach toys, swimsuits, towels, and meet up with homeschooling friends old and new! We meet around noon at Blanchet Beach (the *second* beach along the Lake Meech shore) for an afternoon of fun in the sun --- in past years we've occasionally had an afternoon of fun in the light drizzle, but it was fun all the same. We also have a tradition of celebrating dessert at the NBTS Picnic by setting up a table full of shared desserts, so we will all welcome any snacks and goodies you'd like to share with the group (please remember to indicate allergy-related info regarding peanuts, nuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, etc.).

 

NGBTS gathering at the ROM - Toronto

A group of families will be meeting September 8 at the ROM at 11:00 am on the stairs outside the OLD entrance (on Avenue Road) with the plan of taking a look at the Dead Sea Scrolls (amongst other things). We'd like to invite interested family to join us. By the way, there will be children of all ages, from teenagers to babies. Those of you new to homeschooling or who don't know anyone: look for a purple balloon tied to a backpack and feel free to come over and say hello to Jacqui. She'd be happy to introduce you around.

Shoeless and Schooless: Not going Back to School Picnic and Fundraiser
Lake Wilcox Park

Sponsored by Hand in Hand
Time: 11am-2pm
Date: September 8th, 2009
Place: Lake Wilcox Park -same as last year (enter park from Bayview Avenue in Oakridges)
Pot Luck Picnic Lunch (hotdogs & lemonade will be for sale)
Donations and Support Welcome
Your hostesses: Destiny, Emily, Alice, Nicole, Danielle, Sabrina

Activities: Barefoot soccer, Barefoot spoon and egg race, Barefoot sack race, Barefoot limbo, Barefoot obstacle course, Face Painting ...or...Foot Painting! and more...

Special Activity: Learn about what it's like to walk barefoot for miles to get water for your family. Enter the shoe collecting contest and win prizes. Last year money was raised to bring clean water to a village in Ecuador. "Thanks to all of you who came out and helped reach our goal of raising $5,000. Our group is part of Free the Children, a non-profit organization of children helping children through education all over the world. We think all children deserve clean water to drink. Hope to see you there! the Hand in Hand Group"

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