HOMESTEAD BOOTCAMP, MAY 21 OR SATURDAY, MAY 22

This bootcamp will be a hands-on intensive one-day training for Christian home educating parents seeking a rural lifestyle to survive the times. We will meet at Blessed Creek Farm, a 240-acre dry land farm 35 miles NE of Byers and 26 miles south of Fort Morgan. Owners/operators Cary and Shari McMinn will provide the training, lunch, and a gift for this event where you choose to come either Friday, May 21 or Saturday, May 22. Parents only, but nursing babies allowed. Cost is $75/couple. Widows/Widowers may bring oldest child or relative/friend as helper. Wear comfortable clothes. Men bring wheelbarrow, shovel, hammer, and pliers if on-hand. Women bring hoe, rake, shovel, and garden hand tools if on-hand. Schedule each day will have a men's track led by Cary and a women's track led by Shari. 9am-5pm. Questions? Email office@chec.org. Registration Forms will be available by February 1, 2010 on the CHEC website. 

GOLF TOURNAMENT FUND RAISER

The golf tournament fund raiser is on Friday, June 25 at the Spring Valley Golf Club in Elizabeth, CO.  This is a great opportunity to enjoy God's creation, support CHEC and enjoy a free lunch and prizes for all. For more information, please contact Mark Baughman (720) 935-1613 or generation78@live.com. Details will be posted as they are available on the CHEC website.

HISTORY OF COLORADO’S HOMESCHOOL LAW

Independence Institute’s Marya DeGrow wrote on the history of the Colorado Homeschool Law which is available free for the downloading. This 27-page document is found HERE ( http://www.i2i.org/files/pdf/IP_12_2008.pdf) It is informative and worth the time to invest in reading so that you are aware of the history of our homeschool law in Colorado.

CHOIRFIRE FOR KIDS AND YOUTH, “IGNITING A PASSION FOR SINGING HIS PRAISES”

Spring Choir Session : February – April.  This session students will learn contemporary Christian worship and pop hit songs, advance their singing skills, perform an exciting concert with friends, and discover music as a dynamic ministry.

Parker: Mondays, starts Feb. 1, Mainstreet Center Complex, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker
3:00-3:45: 5th – 9th grade 3:45-4:25: 1st – 4th grade 
Mountain Areas: Thursdays, starts Feb. 4, Mountain High Christian Ctr., 8444 Hwy 285, Morrison                                           
3:30-4:10: 1st- 4th grade 4:15- 5:00: 5th- 9th grade
                                                                                                                                                                                
Cost per 12 week session: Registration & Supplies: $15, Tuition: $75, TOTAL: $90 
More information at their website HERE (www.choirfire.org) or email claudia@choirfire.org

Register online or by mail.  Mailing Address:  Torchgrab ChoirFire, 8552 S. Ault Lane, Morrison, CO 80465 

PURITY BALL, MARCH 6, 2010

 The 11th Purity Ball will be at the Broadmoor Hotel. We warmly invite you to attend this event which will take place March 6 in the Lake Terrace Ball Room from 6pm to midnight. The cost is $85 per person and will include a three course dinner, a father’s call to covenant, a ballet performance and ballroom dancing till midnight! This is a glorious fatherhood event where daughters will be publicly valued, cherished and treated with great dignity by their fathers. For daughters of all ages. Please go to our website to register and for more information.
 
If a daughter does not have a father – then brothers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins or God-fearing righteous men may step in to accompany them.

Further information can be found at HERE (www.fatherdaughterpurityball.com) or HERE (www.generationsoflight.com) or email wilson.purityball@gmail.com 

CHEC GRADUATION CEREMONIES, MAY 8 & 15, 2010, DENVER METRO

These ceremonies are a wonderful way for parents to affirm their children publicly and are a great culmination of their homeschool experience. These formal but simple ceremonies will be held at Grace Chapel in Southeast Denver (8505 South Valley Highway Road, Englewood, CO 80112). More information can be found on the CHEC website or by contacting the CHEC office at office@chec.org or 720-842-4852 or 800-842-2432. 

TEENPACT COLORADO, MARCH 8-11, 2010

What is TeenPact? TeenPact is a comprehensive leadership program for both teens and children at the state capitol that brings kids closer to Jesus Christ, makes them better leaders, and positions them to impact public policy in their state. During the week, students meet important officials, interact with other like-minded students, and have more fun at the capitol than they could have imagined.

Students leave inspired and challenged with an intense desire to change America for Christ. TeenPact staff will grade and return pre-class homework the week of classes. Students receive a certificate for 1/3 Carnegie Unit in State Politics and Government. If you know any homeschool, enrichment, church, or other group that would be willing to give our Student Ambassadors 5 minutes to promote TeenPact, we would appreciate any contacts. If you have any additional questions or would like to be a part of the Colorado State Coordinator Team, please email: Michelle Warren at colorado@teenpact.com or Marsha Brower ladyoftheboomerang@comcast.net

Register today at HERE (www.teenpact.com)
Registration Deadline is February 22, 2010. (Several discounts described online)

Four-Day Government Class (ages 13-19) March 8-11, 2010,
Mon: 1pm - 5pm Tue-Wed: 8:45am – 8:00pm Thu: 8:45am - 3pm
First time student: $220 (required $60 deposit with registration)
Returning Student: $180 (required $60 deposit with registration)

One-Day Public Speaking Workshop (Ages 13-19) March 12, 2010, Fri: 10am - 4pm
$50 ($35 if registered for in conjunction with Four Day class)

One-Day Government Class (ages 8-12) March 12, 2010, Fri: 10am - 4pm
First child attending: $40 Each additional sibling: $30 

CHEC SPRINGTIME BOOK FAIR, MAY 22, 2010, DENVER METRO AREA

This is a great opportunity to sell your gently used school books, as well as educational and computer games, supplies and more!  The 2010 Springtime Family Bookfair is ready for vendors!  Please join us this year on Saturday, May 22 from 9am – 1pm, at the Arvada United Methodist Church.  We had a very successful event last year and this year.  If you or someone you know is interested in a table, please visit the website www.chec.org (under events) or email Christy at bookfair@chec.org.

We have two table sizes this year, a standard 8 foot table for $25 or a 6 foot round for $15.  The tables went very fast last year so please make sure to register early.

SPECIAL NEEDS SEMINAR, FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Are you schooling a child who had special needs?  Come to a seminar designed especially for you.  Nancy Casterline, our Special Needs Coordinator, will host a seminar for special needs children.  Speakers from various fields will discuss developmental issues, learning disabilities, giftedness, and other pertinent topics.  For more information, please check out CHEC's website, found HERE.