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Voyagers
was started over 12 years ago 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 also provide a structured environment for pre-school Voyagers siblings
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
isn’t just for the kids, it’s for parents, too! Mom or Dad must participate by
either teaching or assisting in a classroom during one of our two class sessions
each semester.
Past
classes include Art Appreciation, Medieval Times, Nature in a Nutshell, Animal
Habitats, God and Family, Kid Concoctions, Music & Movement, American Girls,
Georgia History, Gross Anatomy, and many others.
Classes are offered one day per week, for two 10-week semesters. We currently
meet on Thursdays from 12:30-3:00. 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 2011-2012 school year are as follows:
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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 including co-op guidelines and expectations. We will also have a
question and answer period in case anything is unclear. Orientation dates
are Tuesday, August 9th from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Thursday, August 18
from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at
Unity
Baptist Church
in Newnan.
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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.
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Class
Registration:
Class descriptions and registration forms will be available at the
orientation meeting. For all but the youngest classes (Pre-K 4 and below)
there will be at least 3 class choices each hour. Registration forms will
be submitted on-line on August 23rd at 7 a.m. Mark your
calendars! Details about on-line registration will be given at orientation.
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Payment Drop-off:
Payment for classes is due August 29th. 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 2011-2012)
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 8th, 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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