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Disneyland Field Trip – SHEA’s 2nd Annual Not Back To School Days

October 26, 2007 By Barb Leave a Comment

Exciting news! I have moved blogs. I am in the process of slowly moving all the posts over. Please join me at MomOffTrack.com.

The next Disneyland field trip is booked for September 15-17, 2008 and will
include a 3-day park hopper pass. More details are coming in the next week –
and more activities are being included in this Not Back to School Days adventure
to meet your requests.

Last month’s field trip had nearly 300 participants registered in classes. To
read about the Sept. 2007 trip, visit our website.

http://www.southwest-home-education.com

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Disney Homeschool Days

October 22, 2007 By Barb 1 Comment

Disney Homeschool Days
January 14-15, 2008

I LOVED the Disney Youth Education Series. I so wish that we could go to this next year but our 14 day (yes, we are INSANE) trip to DisneyWorld last year sort of blew our budget. Anyway, hope someone out there gets a chance to take advantage of this great opportunity!

Are your homeschoolers ready to push their education to the next level, or simply needing a new out-of-the-box challenge? Disney Homeschool Days offer exciting programs that are sure to enhance and add a new level to your homeschool curriculum. Pre-registration ends January 7, 2008 in order for materials and tickets to be mailed out for your convenience.

Disney Speaker Series – Disney professionals will engage students on the topics of culture and science. Your students will also receive a work book for each series! $43.15*

* Passport Around the World –Learn about their lives growing up in other countries and how they have adapted to life in the United States
* Science, Disney Style – Disney professionals share how science is the building block to all that we do here at Walt Disney World® Resort!

Self-Guided Booklet – Disney Homeschool Days participants receive these workbook materials with your Disney Homeschool Days ticket. These workbooks are yours to keep, as you take advantage of additional learning opportunities around Epcot®.

Open Enrollment in Disney Youth Education Series – This gives your students the opportunity to join one of our most popular Disney Y.E.S. Programs. $24.00**

* Dynamics of Technology Monday, January 14 only
* Everyday Chemistry Tuesday, January 15 only
* Synergy in Science Monday, January 14 & Tuesday, January 15
* NEW! Disney’s Ocen Discoveries Monday, January 14 & Tuesday, January 15

Not only is this great opportunity for your students to grow, but a fantastic way for your students to network and learn with other homeschoolers. Disney Homeschool Days welcomes individual homeschooolers as well as groups of 10 or more. Parents and extra guests can also join in on the activities taking place and designed specifically for you.

Specially-priced Disney Homeschool Days packages are available. Book today as space fills up quickly. Pre-registration ends on January 7, 2008 in order for materials and tickets to be mailed out for your convenience. Plus, groups receive one complimentary ticket for every 10 purchased!

Make your plans to visit us during Disney Homeschool Days this September! For more information, please call 1-877-939-6884 or click here.

*Disney Homeschool Days Package includes admission to Epcot®, self-guided workbooks and the Speaker Series for $43.15 **Add-on a Disney Y.E.S. program for $24.00. Form of payment accepted are credit cards or cashier’s check.

For more info go to the official page

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Disney Youth Education Series!

October 5, 2007 By Barb 1 Comment

We just got back from participating in this event. It was arranged for homeschoolers by a new organization called SHEA.

What is the Disney Youth Education Series?

As quoted from the page on the Disney Site:
“The programs in the Youth Education Series are designed to help students get a better understanding of various school subjects through experiences and attractions of a Disney Theme Park. In the variety of programs offered, groups will learn about California history, science, physics and the arts, and do so within the inspiring backdrop of Disney’s California Adventure® Park. These Disney Y.E.S. programs can help to create a desire to learn, and encourage students to reach their potential. In addition we provide educators with a set of resources and downloads, including guidelines, California content standards, further reinforcing the educational principles learned in the park. For more information on Disney Y.E.S programs visit the Disney Youth Education Services Site ”

What was our experience like?

My two boys, ages 9 and 11, were able to take the Animator Series class. It was a three hour class held from 10-1 on a Monday. They had a blast and have been drawing characters all week. They both really enjoyed the Turtle Talk With Crush part of the class. It was neat for them to see how animation comes to life. They learned the technical terms associated with animation and were able to create their own storyboards. They also created some very simple animations using paper, pencil and string. According to my 11 year old it rates a 9/10. He is pretty hard to please so I am thrilled to get that sort of response. The only part that my younger son did not like was the character encounter. Woody rubbed his head which completely freaked him out. Most kids would probably have loved the attention, however. The 9 year old uses a wheelchair full time and I am happy to say that all area’s of the Experience were accessible to him.

Would we do it again?
Yes, I was pleased with how the SHEA (Southwest Home Educators Association) handled the complicated task of assembling homeschooling families for this event. This event is usually only for California Public Schools. Disney did an excellent job with the class itself. If the opportunity presents itself I would have my 11 year old attend the Physics classes.

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