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Voyagers was created to enrich the education of elementary and middle
school-aged children by offering group setting classes, giving our
children an opportunity to try things Mom and Dad might not do at home.
It is a wonderful place to meet other homeschoolers and make friends.
The kids seem to like it too. We even provide a structured
environment for little pre-school Voyagers with age-appropriate toys, playtime
and snacks!
All classes are taught from a Christian perspective.
Membership in Eagle’s Nest is a prerequisite for
participating in Voyagers.
Voyagers is for parents, too, and Mom or Dad must
participate by either teaching or assisting in a classroom [though
not necessarily their own child’s classroom].
Past classes include
Art Appreciation, Medieval Times,
Nature in a Nutshell, Animal Habitats, God and Family, Ceramics, Puppets,
American Girls, Georgia History, Sign Language, and many others.
Classes are offered one day per week, for two 10-week
semesters. We currently meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:30. Most
classes are divided up by age groups so that our children can enjoy fun,
age-appropriate activities with kids their own age. Parents and their children
can sign up for their preferred classes each semester, although placement is
done on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our plans for the 2010-2011 school year are as
follows:
- Orientation Meeting:
There will be two dates for orientation. Attending
one of the orientation meetings is mandatory. The orientation
meeting will provide new and returning members with all the information they
need for this year in Voyagers [which
is why you have to come!] including
co-op guidelines and expectations. We will also have a question and
answer period in case anything is unclear. Orientation dates are
Monday, August 9th from 7:00 - 9:30 pm and Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 -
9:30 pm at
Unity Baptist Church in Newnan.
- Annual Fee: A $30 Annual Family Fee
will be due at the orientation meeting for all new members. This fee
covers both semesters of Voyagers.
- Class Registration: Class descriptions and
registration forms will be available at the orientation meeting [just
another reason why you have to come!].
For all but the youngest classes (Pre-K 4 and below) there will be at least
2 class choices each hour. Registration forms will be submitted on-line on
August 24th at 7 a.m. Mark your calendars! Details
about on-line registration will be given at orientation.
- Payment Drop-off:
Payment for classes is due August
30th. Exact time and place TBA. Class fees typically
range from $5 to $15 per class and cover the cost of supplies [books, arts
and crafts, snacks, etc.] that each teacher buys for the semester.
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Waiting List:
There is currently a waiting list to get into Voyagers. Yes, we really
are that popular! If you are interested in joining us, please let Rhonda
Abercrombie know as soon as possible. We will work our way down the
list, placing as many families as possible as space becomes available.
To get on the Voyagers waiting list (or the waiting list for our sister
co-op, Explorers), send Rhonda,
rhonda_abercrombie@yahoo.com,
the following information:
Parent’s name
Address
Home phone number
Child’s name, birthday, and grade level (for 2010-2011)
Your co-op preference: Voyagers, Explorers or first available opening
- Guidelines: Click
here to
download Eagle's Nest Voyagers Guidelines.
- Waiver Forms: We need to have a form for each of your
children as well as each parent that will be attending. Click
here to download all the forms you need.
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The Fun Begins:
Classes start on September 9th, 2009 at
Unity Baptist Church
in Newnan. That’s when the fun begins! We look forward to seeing
you there.
For questions or
more information contact:
Susan Dell - Voyagers Co-op Director
or
Sandra Masters
- Voyagers Co-op Assistant Director
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