Homeschool Happenings
Hello and welcome back NEO Homeschoolers!! We're officially into the month of showers that bring beautiful flowers, haha. Are you planting any flowers or home-grown produce this year? It's something I'm strongly considering doing with Maureen in the coming years. I think it's such a neat idea to be able to successfully grow your own food. My problem is that I've never exactly had a green thumb. shrugs Anyway, let's delve into some homeschool events happening this month! Ready?
April Homeschool Events
Apr. 1st: Woodcock Watch @Frostville Museum, Rocky River Reservation [24101 Cedar Point Rd. North Olmsted, OH] – time: 7-8 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event
Apr. 4th: Family Canvas: Eco Champs @Museum of Contemporary Art [11400 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH] – time: noon-2:30 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event — ALSO: Family Canvas: Art in Nature @Museum of Contemporary Art [11400 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH] – time: noon-2:30 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event
Apr. 8th: Homeschool Hangout: Mix 'n Match Pottery @Stark Library, Perry Sippo Branch [5710 12th St. NW Canton, OH] – time: 10-11 AM – ages: students in grades K-5 + tweens – price: free event {register soon - only 5 seats remaining}
Apr. 9th-11th: Great Homeschool Convention in Ohio @First Financial Center {formerly Duke Energy Convention Center} [525 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH] – See linked website for more info.
Apr. 10th: Friday Night Stargazing @Acacia Shelter, Acacia Reservation [527 Cedar Rd. Beachwood, OH] – time: 8:30-9:30 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event — ALSO: Homeschool Connect: Earth Day @Pickerington Public Library [201 Opportunity Way Pickerington, OH] – time: 1-2 PM – ages: students in grades K-5 – price: free event
Apr. 12th: Career Exploration: Naturalist 101 @Canal Way Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation [4524 East 49th St. Cuyahoga Heights, OH] – time: 10 AM-4 PM – ages: 14-17 years – price: $20 {registration required}
Apr. 15th: Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Wildflower Walk @PawPaw Picnic Area, Mill Stream Run Reservation [could not find an address] – time: 10 AM-noon – ages: students in grades 7-12 – price: free event {registration required - opens Mar. 15th, closes Apr. 14th} — ALSO: Homeschool Day @Hale Farm & Village [2686 Oak Hill Rd. Akron, OH] – time: 10 AM-2 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: $8 per person {reservations required - call 330-666-3711 or email halereservations@wrhs.org to reserve your spot}
Apr. 16th: Homeschool Field Trip Day: America 250 @Cleveland History Center [10825 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH] – time: 10 AM-noon – ages: 3-18 years – price: $8 {students 3-18 years - pre-registration highly recommended}; free {children ages 0-2 + parents & guardians}; $8 per car flat rate - paid onsite before leaving
Apr. 17th: Homeschool Day @Historic Zoar Village [198 Main St. Zoar, OH] – time: 9 AM-2 PM – ages: 5+ – price: $8 per student; $8 per adult; free for children under 5 — ALSO: After School Nature Day: Amphibian Awakening @North Chagrin Nature Center, North Chagrin Reservation [401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy. Willoughby, OH] – time: 3:30-4:30 PM – ages: no age limits listed – price: free event
Apr. 23rd: Youth Adventure Seeker Series: Fishing @Astorhurst Park, Bedford Reservation [18753 Egbert Rd. Bedford, OH] {note: address is for Bedford Reservation, not Astorhurst Park} – time: 4:30-6:30 PM – ages: 10-15 years – price: $80 {registration required} – recurring event: also on Apr. 30th {archery @York Road Archery Range, Brecksville Reservation}, + May 7th, 14th, 21st
Apr. 23rd-24th: Homeschool Days @Historic Roscoe Village [600 N. Whitewoman St. Coshocton, OH] – time: 10 AM-4 PM – ages: all ages welcome – price: couldn't find exact pricing; looks like it varies by group size
And.... That's it for April. Just when we northeast Ohioans are craving some warmer weather and outdoor time after our long winter, the month of April came through this year with plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy some warmer (hopefully) weather. I hope you and your homeschool crew are able to make the most of some of these events! For more Homeschool Happenings, click here, and if you want to catch up on things in my little corner of the world, click here. Be on the lookout for some updates to my site... I've got some changes I'm making in an effort to bring more homeschool-friendly resources to you all. All right, that's it for me. Happy Easter to those who celebrate, and happy spring, northeast Ohio! See you soon!