Everest Academy

2020-05-15T00:33:00.027-05:00

This website was created to keep Alabama homeschoolers "in the know". There is so much homeschooling info out there, it can be a little overwhelming and sometimes a little hard to find. The Alabama Homeschooling website is our attempt to make this part of homeschooling a little easier. The Alabama Homeschooling website is sponsored and maintained by Everest Academy but offers information FREE to...

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Alabama Homeschooling Support Groups

2013-05-24T11:19:00.000-05:00

One of the first things I truly believe you should become involved with as a homeschooler is a support group. Field trips are very limited in what they can do for finding new friendships. You need to be involved with a group that communicates on a regular basis. Lucky for us, Alabama offers lots of support networks and resources. I have listed below all of the Alabama-based homeschooling...

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Homewood: Co-op Sign up

2013-05-23T21:27:00.000-05:00

Registration is now open for the Homewood Co-Op: Creative Scholars, Inc. Check out our website for more information: www.creativescholars.org We will be studying the Ancient through Medieval Time Periods for both the Elementary and Secondary level grades on Monday. We also have Secondary level Academic classes available on Wednesday: Language...

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June 3 - 7, Cullman: Driver's Ed Class

2013-05-23T21:22:00.002-05:00

Students who are interested in obtaining their driver's license or boating license, and possible insurance policy discounts, are invited to take part in the West Point High School's 'Summer Drivers Education Class' from Monday, June 3, through Friday, June 7, with classes being held from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm at the school. The course will consist of one week in the classroom, with one day of...

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May 27, Montevallo: Memorial Day at the American Village

2013-05-23T18:09:00.003-05:00

May 27, 10:30 a.m. | Honor those in each generation who served and sacrificed for Liberty. A Salute to Veterans begins at 11:30 a.m. The Liberty Hall Gold Star Salute to the Fallen will be at 1 p.m. Colonial Chapel activities throughout the day include Meet George Washington and Patrick Henry; drill with the Continental Army; learn about 18th century justice and play Colonial games; visit the...

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June 24 & 26, Online: LIVE, FREE AND TOTALLY AWESOME PROGRAMMING CLASS SCRATCH 2.0

2013-05-23T10:34:00.001-05:00

LIVE, FREE AND TOTALLY AWESOME PROGRAMMING CLASS SCRATCH 2.0 Students will learn about programming by building a game. The class will be live, conducted by an experienced teacher. The class will be one hour long and meet on two occasions. The class is being brought to you by Young Engineers Of Today. The software is FREE. Did we mention the class is FREE? Already know Scratch? We...

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2nd & 4th Fridays: Trussville PlayStation Homeschool Skate & LaserTag Sessions

2013-05-22T21:38:00.000-05:00

The Trussville PlayStation offers regular monthly skate and LaserTag Sessions! Don't miss the last homeschool skate session for this school year ~ this Friday, May 24!! The PlayStation will offer regular public sessions starting May 27. Visit http://www.trussvilleplaystation.com for details. Join other homeschoolers at the PlayStation every 2nd & 4th Friday from...

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4th Thursdays, Vestavia: McCallum Park Day

2013-05-22T21:37:00.000-05:00

McCallum Park Day We'll meet once a month at McCallum Park for some park day fun at this beautiful, centrally-located park in Vestavia Hills. Date: 4th Thursday of each month Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: McCallum Park* Rosemary Lane, Vestavia, Alabama The park offers a playground area for the littles, a shallow creek for playing, shaded areas for...

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Tuesdays, Bay Minette: Splash Pad Park Day Every Other Tuesday Through the Summer!

2013-05-22T21:33:00.001-05:00

* New for the Summer * Splash Pad Meet-up in Bay Minette!! When: every other Tuesday through the summer Starting June 4! (June 4 & 18; July 2, 16, & 30; August 13 & 27) Time: 2:00pm until... Location: Bay Minette Splash Pad 303 McMillan Avenue, Bay Minette, AL 36507 Details: Hope you can join us at the Bay Minette Splash Pad over the summer. We will meet every...

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June 10 - 14, Montevallo: FREE Teen Yoga Camp

2013-05-22T10:10:00.001-05:00

By CATHERINE LEGG / Community Columnist Teenagers are invited to the second annual free teen yoga camp this summer from June 10-14, 10 a.m. until noon, in Bibb Graves Dance Studio on the University of Montevallo campus. Information from the American Yoga Association explains that the classical techniques of yoga can be traced back more than 5,000 years, and originated due to a desire...

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Summer, Throughout Alabama: FREE/Low Cost Movie Series

2013-05-22T09:56:00.000-05:00

By Christie Dedman | cdedman@al.com Here is a list of summer movies series to check out across the state of Alabama: ALABASTER - All 2013 Friday Night Movies will be shown at Veterans Park located at 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster. The movies are FREE so it makes for a fun, yet economical evening of entertainment for family and friends. All you’ll need to bring is a blanket...

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June - August, Cullman: Summer Agricultural Programs

2013-05-20T14:12:00.000-05:00

Now registering for North Alabama Agriplex Summer Youth Programs. Summer Garden Camps for ages 3-10, starting May 29th, 9:30-11:00am. Touring Farms for Kids, June 19-20, ages 7-13, and Sewing Camp July 9-12 ages 5-10. For more info call 256-297-1044 or e-mail cullmanag@gmail.com. Farm Kid's Club- Natural Dyeing- Saturday, June 1st, 9:00-10:30am, North Alabama Agriplex Heritage...

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May & June, Bham: Used Curriculum Sales

2013-05-20T14:06:00.002-05:00

5/21 at Grace Presbyterian Chelsea 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. Contact Monica at mmcdaniel@gracechelsea.org. 6/14 at Lamb of God Church Helena 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Contact Mitzi atpianomom@mindspring.com. 6/7 at Cross Roads Christian School in Moody from 9:00 am to 1:00pm. Contact Debbie at Debbie@communitypca.net

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June - July, Bham: Writing Camps

2013-05-20T14:01:00.002-05:00

Know an intrepid student looking for something a little different this summer? The Desert Island Supply Co. is offering six week-long summer camps. Each camp is $90 (materials and snacks included) and meets Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Scholarships are available for students with financial need. Here's the schedule: June 10-14: Fly Your Flag...

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Student Spotlight: Malik Kofi (Deemed a Child Prodigy)

2013-05-19T14:11:00.003-05:00

Malik Kofi has been enrolled with Everest Academy since 2009. By Michael Huebner | mhuebner@al.com Email Malik Kofi BIRMINGHAM, Alabama --Malik Kofi, the 11-year-old cello prodigy from Birmingham has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Grio and several other national publications. "Little Music Manchild:...

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NEW DATE!!! MAY 28, Pinson: Graduation Party!

2013-05-17T20:07:00.000-05:00

NEW DATE MAY 28!!! Hopefully the weather will be warmer!!! Please note, Turkey Creek is closed to the public on this date. We will have the gates open for this event from 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. After that, the gates will be closed! You can either put a piece of paper in your window that says "Everest", or just roll down your window and verbally say it to enter!! Wow!...

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Filmmaking Curriculum

2013-05-17T19:03:00.001-05:00

GLENN BECK and The Blaze TV have partnered with Sneak On The Lot...Glenn puts it best in his own words, "The goal of this partnership is to find the next person that will make Schindler's List or Jurassic Park, the next Steven Spielberg." He continued, "We are going to take back the culture through quality arts based education." We are going to help your young students make a difference...

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NEW DATE MAY 28, Pinson: End of the Year Picnic & Swim!!!

2013-05-17T12:59:00.000-05:00

NEW DATE MAY 28!!! Hopefully the weather will be warmer!!! Please note, Turkey Creek is closed to the public on this date. We will have the gates open for this event from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. After that, the gates will be closed! Please make sure to arrive during that time frame! You can either put a piece of paper in your window that says "homeschooler", or just...

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May 21, Chelsea: Homeschool Curriculum Sale

2013-05-15T20:57:00.002-05:00

Homeschool Curriculum Sale Who: Anyone involved in homeschooling What: A sale of items you no longer need - curriculum, supplies, games, puzzles, anything used from preschool through high school ages Where: Grace Presbyterian Chelsea, PCA 109 Foothills Pkwy, Suite 104 Chelsea, AL 35043 Drop-off Time: Monday(May 20) 12pm-2pm & Tuesday (May 21)...

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June 24 - 28, Bham: Gross Out Camp

2013-05-15T18:08:00.000-05:00

Fresh Air Family Presents: Gross Out Day Camp 2013 Everest Academy Exclusive! By popular request, now open to all homeschoolers!!! It’s science, but please don’t tell the kids! This summer Fresh Air Family is offering its award-winning Gross Out Day Camp in an Everest Academy exclusive session at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Open to all ages. June 24-28 Join expert...

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LAST CALL! May 21, Bham: Jones Valley Teaching Farm ~ chicken class

2013-05-15T12:10:00.000-05:00

Spaces still available ~ Sign-up ASAP! How do chickens help the farm? The kids will learn about how do use chickens in gardening, as well as collect eggs and feed the chickens. Please be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Date: Tuesday, May 21 Time: 12:00 - 2:30pm Location: Jones Valley Teaching Farm Gardens of Park Place, 701 25th Street North, Birmingham, AL...

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May 16 & June 27, Madison: Creative Learning Connection Used Book Sale & More

2013-05-14T21:31:00.001-05:00

Exciting May News at Creative Learning Connection 8006 Old Madison Pike, Ste 11-A Madison, AL 35758 (256) 325-3305, cmmjaime@alum.mit.edu www.CreativeLearningConnection.com Regular Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. *** NEXT TWO USED BOOK SALES OF THE SEASON This Thursday, May 16 & Thursday, June 27 Set up times are from 6 till 6:30 pm and the official sale time is...

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B'ham: Violin, Viola, or Cello Lessons

2013-05-14T21:28:00.001-05:00

Sent in by Ann Sargent - If you're looking for violin, viola, or cello lessons for your child, check out STEP Birmingham located in Forest Park. The teachers are world-class musicians and excellent teachers. Here's a website for more information: http://www.stepbirmingham.com/index.html or feel free to contact me with questions.

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Madison: Voice or Piano Teacher

2013-05-14T21:24:00.001-05:00

This is a recommendation for anyone looking for a voice or piano teacher. Vanessa Miller Mantis teaches at the Musicology School of Music in Madison. She specializes in “teaching singers of varying skill and ability as well as beginning piano.” My teenage daughter loves taking voice lessons with her and doesn’t mind driving from South Huntsville to do it. My daughter tells me that Mrs. Mantis...

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May: Cullman Teen Scene Events

2013-05-14T21:22:00.001-05:00

May 13 - 16: Camping May 18 - Multi-Cultural Indian Event Interested in one of these events? Click here for more information about this Teen Scene opportunity and more social activities for your teen! Please remember that the Teen Scene groups are Everest Academy sponsored groups. Please review the Everest Academy Participation Policy here. Please note that drug and alcohol use at...

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