A Special Invitation to Homeschool Teens and Their Parents:

The Acadiana Homeschool Key Club (AHKC) will hold its first meeting of the 2010-11 school year on Tuesday, August 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Regional Branch of the Lafayette Public Library.

AHKC is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Key Club is the world’s largest high school service organization with a membership of nearly 240,000 members in 24 nations. This is the first homeschool Key Club in Louisiana and is chartered by the Saint Martinville Kiwanis Club. Elected Officers for 2010-11 are McKenna Andrepont, President; Tyler Mott, Vice-President; Haley Barfield, Secretary; and Dennis Boudreaux Treasurer/Parliamentarian. Any Acadiana homeschooler in grades 8-12 is welcome to join. Annual dues, payable in September, are $15.

AHKC meets once a month and typically plans one service project per month along with several social activities annually (rock climbing, ultimate frisbee, bowling, etc). Projects are planned and carried out by club members. Members pick and choose activities according to what works best with their schedules and interests. Acadiana Homeschool Key Club provides a great opportunity to meet other homeschooled teens and help the community. It is also highly recognized on college applications.

Possible volunteer opportunities this year include: FoodNet Acadiana, Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Buddy Walk with the National Down’s Syndrome Society, Habitat for Humanity, Saint Joseph’s Diner and the St. Martinville Kiwanis “Every Child a Swimmer” program, among others.

If you are thinking about joining, but just aren’t sure, please plan to attend the meeting and check out AHKC. Parents are also welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to email acadianahomeschoolkeyclub@… or call McKenna at 337.636.3298 . The international Key Club website is www.keyclub.org

Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.: “The Sky Tonight”
Saturday at 11:00 a.m.: Saturday Morning Kids’ Special (see below)
Saturday at 1:30 p.m.: Featured Program (see below)
Saturday at 2:45 p.m.: “The Sky Tonight”
Saturday at 4:00 p.m.: Featured Program (see below)
Sunday at 1:30 p.m.: Featured Program (see below)
Sunday at 2:45 p.m.: “The Sky Tonight”
Sunday at 4:00 p.m.: Featured Program (see below)

“The Sky Tonight”
“The Sky Tonight” introduces visitors to evening constellations, bright stars, and planets.

Featured Program September 4 – September 26
“Our Star, the Sun”
Find out what astronomers are learning about our closest star and how it compares with other stars, and see the most recent image of the sun. Any sunspots today?

Saturday Morning Kids’ Special
July 3 – September 25
“Sandy, Pepper, and the Eclipse”
A pair of dogs named Sandy and Pepper discuss solar eclipses, how they happen, and how to view them safely. An additional “hands-on” activity about the sky adds to the fun!

Lafayette Science Museum
337-291-5544
433 Jefferson Street

Every Wednesday night 6:30pm-7pm
Southside
Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories is a night-time version of Family Story Time. Storytelling, music, and educational activities are included for all ages. No preregistration required.

September 8th & 15th 6pm
North Regional
Teen Book Club
Teens 13-18, are invited to read and discuss books. Call (337) 896-6323 for more information.

September 18th 2pm
North Regional
Lego Club
Kids 7 years and older will build lego projects based on a theme.
A parent must accompany the child. Sept. preregistration starts 9/11.
Oct. preregistration starts 10/16. Call (337) 896-6323 to preregister.

September 25th 1pm
Southside
Oh, the Drama!
Teens ages 12-18 are invited to join a monthly group that will do dramatic readings. Preregistration starts 9/6. Call (337) 981-1028 to preregister.

Other events can be seen at the library’s website.

Our picnic will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 6:00pm in Parc Sans Souci. Please come on out, bring your dinner and sit, relax, watch your kids have a blast in the fountain and meet your fellow homeschoolers. If you are in other homeschooling groups please pass on the word. The more the merrier!

August 21 Nanny McPhee
September 18 Happy Feet
October 16 Star Wars: The Clone Wars
November 27 Elf

Gates open at 7:30pm and movies start at dusk. Admission is $2 and free for children 5 and under. Parking is available at Parc-Auto du Centreville at Polk and Vermilion Streets. Concessions are available on site.

Wii Free Play and Mini Tournament
Date: 6/11/2010
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Description: Teens are invited to sign up for video game fun and tournament play for prizes. Preregistration begins June 1. Call 261-5787.
Library: Main Library
Please Note: Attendee must be between the ages of 12 Years and 18 Years old.

Wii Gaming for Families- For Ages 7 and Up
Date: 6/12/2010
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Description: Spend some family time competing for prizes while playing Wii games. Preregistration begins June 2. Call (337) 261-5779 for more information.
Library: Main Library
Contact Number: (337) 261-5779

D.I.Y. Soap Making
Date: 6/9/2010
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Teens can learn how to make soaps in this free workshop by Connie Boustany. Call 856-5261 for more information. Preregistration begins June 1.
Library: Milton Branch
Please Note: Attendee must be between the ages of 12 Years and 18 Years old.
Also there will be an encore presentation at 1pm-2pm at the Southside Branch on the same day.

All About Rain Gardens
Event Type: Adult
Date: 6/26/2010
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Description: Jessica Hardy, of the Laf. Par. Bayou Vermilion District will give information on various rain gardening techniques that work best in our area.
Library: Main Library

Check out the full calendar at the library’s website! Also check out the quarterly newsletter – BOOK TALK (pdf)!

Upcoming Workshops: (All FREE)

June 12th, 10am, Charlotte Mason Workshop. This is the workshop Kelda gave at the CHEF of LA convention in April. An introduction and overview of Charlotte Mason’s educational philosophy and how it can be used and implemented in our homeschooling.

July 17th, 10am, We will have our quarterly Homeschooling 101 workshop. This is a free workshop for anyone who is interested in homeschooling or who is new to homeschooling. RSVP 330.2356.

August 7, 10am, Homeschooling with Toddlers. Homeschooling with toddlers can be a challenge, OR you may be wondering what to do with your younger ones before beginning “formal” curriculum. Lots of neat ideas based on Montessori Method and other child-friendly philosophies.

Summer Activities:

Science Fun TH June 3, 10, 17, 24 1-2pm for ages 5-9; 2-3 for ages 10+. Fun experiments and activities. $20 for 4 sessions.
Will repeat TH July 1, 8, 15, and 22 if more spaces are needed.

Knot Tying TU-TH June 29-July 1. 1-2pm for ages 5-9; 2-3 for ages 10+. Learn to tie various knots. $15 for 3 sessions.
Will repeat July 27-29.

Upcoming Events:

MONTHLY Science Days beginning in September! Centers, Themes, Activities centered around science. Happening the first TU of the month for ages 10+ and the first TH of the month for ages 5-9. Hands-on, possibly messy, and FUN!
September: Paragraph Writing, Heritages Studies, and Professional Writing
October: Louisiana Lapbook and Bread Baking November: Essay Writing

The Opelousas Little Theatre Summer Camp is here! The camps are similar to last year.

Dana’s Camp:
She will be teaching the basics of theatre. Campers will learn about stage presence and beginner’s acting techniques. Her camp will meet from 9 AM to 1 PM on camp days. Her camp will end with a talent show and a one act play. Dana will take ages 11 and younger. Older first time campers are encouraged to join Dana’s camp, but can take Ashley’s camp at the discretion of Dana, Ashley, and the parent. Dana will not accept more than 25 campers.

Ashley’s Camp:
She will be teaching intermediate/advance acting techniques. Campers will learn the basics of dancing and acting for musical theatre. They will also learn some stage makeup techniques. Her camp will meet 1 PM to 5 PM on camp days. Ashley’s camp will end with a musical showcase and a one act musical. Ashley will accept ages 12 and older. Ashley will not accept more than 25 campers.

(Note: Children must be potty trained and sent to camp with a drink (preferably water) and snack as there is a snack break.)

Dates:
Camp will start on June 1st and run June 2nd, 7rd, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd. Performances on June 24th and 26th for Ashley and June 25th and 27th for Dana.

Cost:
The cost is $30 per week per child. If you have 2 or more children in camp the cost will go down to $25 per week per child. There is also a $10 registration fee.

Registration:
The day for registration at the OLT building will be on May 29th from 9 am to 1 pm. They will also begin accepting registration forms by mail on May 1st. Please get ther information in as soon as possible because registration will be limited this year.
Send the $10 regtration fee and the following information to:

OLT Summer Camp (Dana or Ashley)
P.O. Box 742
Opelousas, LA 70571-0742

Information needed:
Parent’s name(s), phone number(s), and address(es), who will be picking the camper up from camp.
Child’s name(s), age(s), camp interested in, any special needs or allergies the child has, theatre experience (if any).
Any conflicts the child will have with the camp dates (other camps, vacations, etc.).

Dana and Ashley look forward to having a fun summer with the children. For more information or to inquire about concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Dana: 337-351-2591
Ashley: 337-308-7108

Firelight is now registering for Summer Camps 2010. This summer they are offering the following line-up of camps.

Guitar Camps:

Beginning Guitar Camp offers the young student experience in tuning, beginning music notation and the playing of chords. The student must furnish his own guitar and electronic tuner. Age Range: 7 years old and up. June 14th–18th (Monday – Friday, 9-10 am)

Intermediate Guitar Camp is for the student who has some experience playing the guitar or piano. The student must furnish his own guitar and electronic tuner. Age Range: 10 years old and up with experience. June 14th–18th, 2007 (Monday — Friday 10:00 am-12:15 pm)

Broadway Song and Dance Camps

Broadway Babies: Campers will learn basic singing skills and simple choreography culminating in a performance of a Broadway style revue. This year*s theme is travel. Join us as we explore different cities of the world. Ages: 4-8 ( June 21th–25th , 2010 2:30-3:30pm )

On Broadway: Campers will learn basic singing skills and simple choreography culminating in a performance of a Broadway style revue. This year’s theme is travel. Join us as we explore different cities of the world. Ages: 9-12 ( June 21th–25th , 2010 9 am.-2 pm).

Theatre Camps:

T’Lights Camp: Campers will learn acting, dancing, and singing skills along with memorization techniques while working on the musical production of Cinderella. Ages 5-8. July 19-July 30, 2010 (Monday-Thursday 2PM. – 3:30P.M.)

Firelight Junior Company Camp: Campers will learn acting, dancing, and singing skills along with memorization techniques while working on the musical production of The Little Mermaid. Ages 9 and up. (July 12th–July 30th, 2010, Monday-Thursday 9a.m. – 1p.m.)

The camps will culminate with a double feature performance of Cinderella and The Little Mermaid (July 30th–August 1st, 2010.)

Take a journey back in time with the Acadia Players as Grease comes to the Crowley stage.

Days of bobby-socks and poddle skirts, days of ducktails and leather jackets, Grease is the phenomenal hit that has garnished a place in television and movie history.

The Acadia Players will be performing this hit at the legendary Grand Opera House of the South in downtown Crowley. Dates for the performance are: June 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th and 17th. Performance times are7:00 pm each evening, with the exception of Sunday, June 13th, when a matinee performance will be held at 2:00 pm.

Tickets are $12.00 per adult and $8.00 per student (including high school and college students with a proper I.D.). Tickets are going fast, but may be purchased in person at the Crowley Flower Shop, 1414 North Parkerson Avenue in Crowley, or online at www.acadiaplayers.com. If purchasing student ticket online, and subject is high school or college student, an I.D. must be presented at the doors for verification.

For more information, contact the Crowley Flower Shop at 783-1512 or Jimmy Broussard, Director, at 789-1322.