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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
"Immitation is the Best form of Flattery."
Over the years we have also been contacted by many parents, who believe they are attending our events, but accidentally signed up with the wrong group! At TeenActivities, we realize that imitation events and activities confuses families, especially if the events appear to be sponsored by a support group that has high standards. That is why it is important for families to research carefully to ensure they are
sending their Homeschooler to the group with whom you intend to
participate!
Our Volunteer Family hosted Teen and Family Support Group posts photos of our events to ensure that we communicate your expectations of us and our of our student who will be participating in our extravagant events. Throughout our nearly ten years of event experience, we have continually believed "if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" and that's what sets us apart!
We also care deeply about offering quality programming, and event and every event takes months of preparation to ensure it is the best experience; we strive to make our events memorable, safe, and worth the drive!
We certainly don't meet in homes, offer boy & girl sleepovers, ask teens to bring snacks and bottles of soda, or offer inexpensive events, murder mysteries, or parties! Most of our ventures cost thousands to host and nearly ten hours to setup, complete with high end event decor and venues to ensure our parties are closed to the public, in a safe place for our teens to have fun! Each event has a carefully designed and catered meal complete with drinks and dessert, prepared just for us by a skilled chef. Special dietary and medical needs are met if requested during registration at least a week in advance.Over the year our family has financially supported our efforts, and is happy to provide an important piece of the puzzle needed to grow student overtime into the best adult they can be.
We offer most activities in the Crystal Lake area, near public transportation, a rail line that links to Chicago, family friendly hotels, beautiful beaches, and other family friendly activities. We are happy local groups offer activities, and hope more begin to see that the teens need continuous activities if they are going to stay home until college. Working together, smaller groups can join us at our larger events allowing students to enjoy meeting Homeschoolers with similar interests, and long term friendships.
We are concerned though that many families email us and say they'll
see us at this of that event, one that we did not offer as it shows
parents are confused about teen groups! If you are unsure which
group is hosting an activity, you can always check our blog, it has most
of all of our activities listed. If
you have been concerned about socialization opportunities, or if you
have a family member who really wishes they had a few more friends, our
group is the perfect one to join. If you would like to be part of this family support group, send us an email TeenActivities@Gmail.com
We realize "It takes a Village to raise a Child." with the support of Homeschool families, we can successfully raise our students to grow into the best adult they can be! Please check out our blog, view the photos, and do some research, it will ensure your student is in the safest, location possible, exposed to healthy friendships, and treated with love.
We hope you will join us soon,
Diane and Amanda Keen
Our Volunteer Family hosted Teen and Family Support Group posts photos of our events to ensure that we communicate your expectations of us and our of our student who will be participating in our extravagant events. Throughout our nearly ten years of event experience, we have continually believed "if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" and that's what sets us apart!
We also care deeply about offering quality programming, and event and every event takes months of preparation to ensure it is the best experience; we strive to make our events memorable, safe, and worth the drive!
We certainly don't meet in homes, offer boy & girl sleepovers, ask teens to bring snacks and bottles of soda, or offer inexpensive events, murder mysteries, or parties! Most of our ventures cost thousands to host and nearly ten hours to setup, complete with high end event decor and venues to ensure our parties are closed to the public, in a safe place for our teens to have fun! Each event has a carefully designed and catered meal complete with drinks and dessert, prepared just for us by a skilled chef. Special dietary and medical needs are met if requested during registration at least a week in advance.Over the year our family has financially supported our efforts, and is happy to provide an important piece of the puzzle needed to grow student overtime into the best adult they can be.
We offer most activities in the Crystal Lake area, near public transportation, a rail line that links to Chicago, family friendly hotels, beautiful beaches, and other family friendly activities. We are happy local groups offer activities, and hope more begin to see that the teens need continuous activities if they are going to stay home until college. Working together, smaller groups can join us at our larger events allowing students to enjoy meeting Homeschoolers with similar interests, and long term friendships.
We realize "It takes a Village to raise a Child." with the support of Homeschool families, we can successfully raise our students to grow into the best adult they can be! Please check out our blog, view the photos, and do some research, it will ensure your student is in the safest, location possible, exposed to healthy friendships, and treated with love.
We hope you will join us soon,
Diane and Amanda Keen
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Artisans Anew Invitation
Hands on Living History, Science and Art
2013-2014
Artisans Anew Apprentice Workshop
Join Artisans Anew
as we travel around the world and through time, learn to process and transform raw materials into Works of Art!
Our Year Long Journey will enrich, excite, and intrigue HomeSchoolers and urge our Artisan Apprentices to learn more.
Starting with fresh from the farm raw fiber, and ending with a wide
variety of textile masterpieces, learning and practicing a wide variety
of Artisan skills, and developing individual creative ways of
manipulating natural materials.
Using both simple and professional tools of the trade including
microscopes, fiber processing equipment, natural and acid dyes, we will
clean, prep, identify and alter fiber in creative ways to display our
individuality and express our artisan talents.
No prior knowledge is required or expected. HomeSchoolers and parents
with specific talents may off to share knowledge when possible. Every
type of fiber and textile art is an option, you will only be limited by
your imagination!
This year long journey will be presented by a highly trained Textile
College Instructor, certified in IL Art, and K-12 Education.
All ages are welcome to attend,
students will progress at their own pace.
Certain specialized adult fiber processing tools
will be limited to those able to perform specific tasks without injury.
Industrial Machine Knitting, Spinning, Weaving, Needlework, Color
Theory, Felting, there is no limit to the choices! Students will be
provided with research options that they may choose to pursue to enrich
and expand their knowledge base.
Field Trip ideas and opportunities, planning, mentoring,
and execution of art designs will prepare participants for our
End of the Year Art Show and Celebration.
Meetings will take place near the Metra Train Station in Crystal Lake,
IL Price will be determined by venue, supply, and tool needs.
We are assessing interest now to guide us in locating our venue,
material needs, and other details to ensure a successful endeavor.
Our first meet and greet will take place during the
Mask and Tie-Dye event Sunday, May 5th, 2013
as we learn about dye usage, and fabric manipulation.
If your student is searching for a way to make learning fun,
help them become a life long learner, and develop life long skills.
Reply now with student name, age, current skills, and interests.
A $25 Apprentice fee per participant
allows the Instructor to purchase supplies and book venues,
as well as provides a year of invitations in the
Artisans Anew Training Workshop.
Individual Activity Invitations containing specific supply fees and opportunities will be emailed to members regularly.
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