This might be too mature for some homeschoolers, but if you have a bright and penetrating
high-schooler who enjoys comic books, this could be an interesting and
free course.
Gender Through Comics: A Super MOOC is a massive open online course coming this spring. The course will examine how comic books can be used to
explore questions of gender identity, stereotypes, and roles.
Designed for college-age and
lifelong learners, the course is led by Christina Blanch of Ball State University, and uses a
study of comic books incorporating interactive video lectures,
online discussions between students, and real-time socially driven
interviews.
The class will feature interviews with the comic industry's biggest names, such as
Terry Moore, Brian K Vaughan and Mark Waid; and will address
questions of gender representations and constructions involving both men
and women.
For more information, visit the course web site.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Six Flags: Read to succeed
Six Flags is offering free tickets to children who read.
Read to Succeed is a Six Flags program that encourages students in kindergarten through sixth grade to read. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn free tickets to Six Flags. The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate.
To be eligible families must register by March 1.
During the course of the program, students and parents must keep track of the students' reading hours. After students complete their reading logs, it is the teacher's responsibility to save the students' hours online and then send the students’ reading logs to Six Flags Read to Succeed, P.O. Box 113, North Haven, CT 06473-0113.
For more information, visit the program's web site.
Read to Succeed is a Six Flags program that encourages students in kindergarten through sixth grade to read. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn free tickets to Six Flags. The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate.
To be eligible families must register by March 1.
During the course of the program, students and parents must keep track of the students' reading hours. After students complete their reading logs, it is the teacher's responsibility to save the students' hours online and then send the students’ reading logs to Six Flags Read to Succeed, P.O. Box 113, North Haven, CT 06473-0113.
For more information, visit the program's web site.
Karate summer camp in Highland Park
It's the middle of winter, a perfect time to think about the summer.True North Martial Arts in Highland Park will offer a summer camp of mixed martial arts, from June 24-Aug. 23. Students may enroll for anywhere from one to nine weeks at a time.
Registration costs $50 for students not already enrolled at True North, and $25 for current students. Cost of the camp is $160 a week for one to three weeks, $135 for four to six weeks, and $125 for seven to 10 weeks. There is a 15 percent discount for students registered and paid for by March 1.
A registration packet is available online.
True North Martial Arts is located at 320 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. For more information, call (732) 317-3025.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Bridgewater: Homeschool swim
The Sometset Valley YMCA will hold a homeschool open swim at the
Bridgewater pool on Monday afternoon.
The event, which runs from 1-3 p.m. weekly, costs $6 per swimmer. There is a maximum cost of $20 per family. There will be a free family day at the facility on Feb. 18.
The pool is located at 601 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, across from Bridgewater-Raritan High School, just down the road from Bridgewater Commons.
The event, which runs from 1-3 p.m. weekly, costs $6 per swimmer. There is a maximum cost of $20 per family. There will be a free family day at the facility on Feb. 18.
The pool is located at 601 Garretson Road, Bridgewater, across from Bridgewater-Raritan High School, just down the road from Bridgewater Commons.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Update: New location for indoor soccer
The new indoor winter homeschool soccer season is kicking off at a new location.
The new season with Rovers Soccer begins Feb. 7, and runs for six consecutive weeks, through March 14, at Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The program costs $75 per child, and is open to children 4-15 years old. Play runs from 10:15-11:15 a.m. for all age groups. Payment is due Feb. 7, with checks payable to Rovers Soccer.
Players should bring their own shin guards.
The session does include any scheduled make-up days. If anyone misses a day because of illness or vacation and would like to do a make-up class, either visit www.roversoccer.com for other scheduled soccer classes, or check with Spencer directly. He can be reached at (732) 777-1600.
To register or for more information, contact Donna Dorsey at wicket1124 at msn dot com. Include names and ages of children to participate, as well as a parent contact name, phone number and e-mail address.
The new season with Rovers Soccer begins Feb. 7, and runs for six consecutive weeks, through March 14, at Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison. The program costs $75 per child, and is open to children 4-15 years old. Play runs from 10:15-11:15 a.m. for all age groups. Payment is due Feb. 7, with checks payable to Rovers Soccer.
Players should bring their own shin guards.
The session does include any scheduled make-up days. If anyone misses a day because of illness or vacation and would like to do a make-up class, either visit www.roversoccer.com for other scheduled soccer classes, or check with Spencer directly. He can be reached at (732) 777-1600.
To register or for more information, contact Donna Dorsey at wicket1124 at msn dot com. Include names and ages of children to participate, as well as a parent contact name, phone number and e-mail address.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Feb. 6: Late Night at the Museum
Homeschoolers can learn about mummies and ancient Egypt this Wednesday evening at Rutgers University Geology Museum.
The museum, located in New Brunswick, will hold its first Late Night at the Museum event of the semester, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The topic is Egypt, and is free of charge and open to the community. There will be activities for children and adults.
Late Night at the Museum is held the first Wednesday of each month. The museum is located at 85 Somerset St., New Brunswick.
For more information. visit the museum web site, call (848) 932-7243 or write to museum@rci.rutgers.edu.
The museum, located in New Brunswick, will hold its first Late Night at the Museum event of the semester, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The topic is Egypt, and is free of charge and open to the community. There will be activities for children and adults.
Late Night at the Museum is held the first Wednesday of each month. The museum is located at 85 Somerset St., New Brunswick.
For more information. visit the museum web site, call (848) 932-7243 or write to museum@rci.rutgers.edu.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Ice skating at Mercer Rink
Punxsutawney Phil may have missed his shadow and predicted an early spring, but ice skating will continue at Mercer County Skating Center until March 8.
The rink is open to homeschoolers from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays. The cost is $5 to skate, with an additional $3 to rent skates. The rink is located in Mercer County Park, between Old Trenton Road and Paxson Avenue.
Skating on Feb. 4 will end 20 minutes early, at 2:40 p.m.
Families may bring a treat to share.
The rink is open to homeschoolers from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays. The cost is $5 to skate, with an additional $3 to rent skates. The rink is located in Mercer County Park, between Old Trenton Road and Paxson Avenue.
Skating on Feb. 4 will end 20 minutes early, at 2:40 p.m.
Families may bring a treat to share.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Indoor soccer begins Feb. 7
The new indoor winter homeschool soccer season is all set to kick off.
The new season with Rovers Soccer begins Feb. 7, and runs for six consecutive weeks, through March 14, at Inman Sports Club in Edison. The program costs $75 per child, and is open to children 4-15 years old. Play runs from 10:15-11:15 a.m. for all age groups. Payment is due Feb. 7, with checks payable to Rovers Soccer.
Players should bring their own shin guards.
The session does include any scheduled make-up days. If anyone misses a day because of illness or vacation and would like to do a make-up class, either visit www.roversoccer.com for other scheduled soccer classes, or check with Spencer directly. He can be reached at (732) 777-1600.
To register or for more information, contact Donna Dorsey at wicket1124 at msn dot com. Include names and ages of children to participate, as well as a parent contact name, phone number and e-mail address.
Update: Indoor soccer will be held at Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison.
The new season with Rovers Soccer begins Feb. 7, and runs for six consecutive weeks, through March 14, at Inman Sports Club in Edison. The program costs $75 per child, and is open to children 4-15 years old. Play runs from 10:15-11:15 a.m. for all age groups. Payment is due Feb. 7, with checks payable to Rovers Soccer.
Players should bring their own shin guards.
The session does include any scheduled make-up days. If anyone misses a day because of illness or vacation and would like to do a make-up class, either visit www.roversoccer.com for other scheduled soccer classes, or check with Spencer directly. He can be reached at (732) 777-1600.
To register or for more information, contact Donna Dorsey at wicket1124 at msn dot com. Include names and ages of children to participate, as well as a parent contact name, phone number and e-mail address.
Update: Indoor soccer will be held at Stelton Community Center, 328 Plainfield Ave., Edison.
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