FIELD TRIPS

PLEASE NOTE!!!!!

Because of the large number of people to manage for field trips, it is usually most convenient to use email for sign ups.  You may certainly call to sign up but all announcements will go out via email.
 
Either Michele or Sheri will send out an email announcing the field trip, giving details, and asking for RSVP to one of their email addresses.  We will always list a date for RSVP and we will indicate whether or not the field trip is open to ONLY Charity LEAH, or to family and friends as well.  PLEASE always double check that you RSVP to the correct email address.
 
Scheduling:  We have attempted to secure as many dates as possible, but there are always changes through the year so ALWAYS check the email for updated information on dates/days/times of all field trips.
 
You will see in the list to the right, there are field trips that are highlighted in yellow - those are the CONFIRMED field trips.  The others are all tentatively scheduled but will most likely occur.  Any field trips at the bottom highlighted in green are alternate ones, or ones that we are waiting on more information before we can confirm.
 
Suggesting and/or Scheduling Trips:  We appreciate any and all suggestions, but we may not be able to make them all happen.  We will do our best to fit in your suggestions if not this year, maybe next year.  And, if you would like to schedule and coordinate a field trip, we are totally open to that.  Please don't feel that you can not organize a trip just because Charity has "field trip coordinators."  We just ask that you try to be careful with the dates and times that you would try to organize a trip so that there aren't conflicts.

charity leah programs


And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

~ Col. 3:14


regularly scheduled programs

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End of Summer Picnic - Our annual  get-together designed to introduce families to each other and to the board members.  We have a short meeting, fellowship, games, and fun. Open to anyone who is interested in attending.

Group Classes - Classes are held at Browncroft Community Church in Penfield.  We meet for two sessions each year.  The fall session runs from September to November and the spring session runs from April to May. 

Hockey and Figure Skating Programs - Instruction takes place at Skating Institute of Rochester in downtown Rochester.  Both programs are co-ed and include instruction, skate rental, and ice time.  Both programs run from January to March.

New Homeschooler's Seminar - Designed for those who are considering homeschooling or planning to homeschool.  The seminar is held in May of each year.

Book-It Reading Program - Pizza Hut's Reading Program for grades K - 6 which allows children to earn free personal pizzas for reading books.

Field Trips - Scheduled throughout the year at various locations.


field trips


GREATER ROCHESTER INT. AIRPORT TOUR
This field trip was open to only Charity LEAH members but is now full!! There are only 30 spaces total open for each trip!!!
1200 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY 14624
Dates:Thursday Feb. 25 OR Friday Feb. 26 (Please email me with 1st and 2nd choice of days)
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Arrival Time: 10:15am (Meet at the lower level information booth)
Cost: FREE
Age/Grade Levels: All ages are welcome
RSVP Deadline: Feb 22.
Contact: Michele Boyer at ddbuggins@yahoo.com or (315)524-3873

We will be touring the airport and learning how they run things.  Also we will be able to board a plane as long as timing works out.  They do have the clock of nations there from Midtown plaza to see too.  There may be a chance to visit the Firestation if time and transportation allows.  Please remember you will be going through security, so not to bring any liquids with you. Even though we are a school group, we are treated just like the passengers through security.  There will be a room to leave your purses and bags in that will be locked during the trip.

You can also bring your lunch if you choose to eat after the trip, there is a place near the big windows to watch the planes while you eat.

Parking: You can park where you would like, here are some rates for under 3 hours.
Short term parking is $5.00
Ramp garage long term parking is $5.50
Economy shuttle lot is $5.50
Lot Designations!



PETER PAN  - The Nazareth College Arts Ctr. & RCT Co-Production
Nazareth College Arts Center  4245 East Avenue Rochester NY 14618
This field trip is open to Charity LEAH Members ONLY. If there are any left over they will be made open to all!
Date: March 17th
Time: 10:30am performance (90 minute performance)
Arrival Time: Please be there by 10:00 to get tickets, everyone must go in together in a group to get seats, so be there on time so the group gets good seats!!
Cost: $6.50 per person attending
Payment Instructions: Please send payment by Jan. 15 to Michele Boyer at 6872 Lakeside Rd  Ontario, NY 14519. Any sign ups and payments after Jan. 15 will not be guaranteed to get tickets!!
Age/Grade Levels: Grade 1 and up
RSVP Deadline: Sign up will be open til tickets are sold out or until payment is due by Jan. 15. No refunds.
Contact: Michele Boyer at ddbuggins@yahoo.com

A musical adventure by J.M. Barrie, following the amazing adventures of Peter Pan and his nemesis Captain James Hook, along with Wendy, Michael, John, Tinker Bell, a crocodile and the Lost Boys.


Upcoming 2010 Field Trips (some are still tentative)

Airport-Feb 18 & 19

Uno tour-March 4 or 5
Peter Pan Play at Nazareth-March 17
Sugar Maple farm tour March 22?

Dance For Joy/Victory Fitness-April 9?
Greece Firestation- April 22
Springdale Farms- April 29 or 30?

Sam Patch- May 6 or 7
Goodnight Moon & Runaway Bunny play at Nazareth- May 21

Sea breeze-June 14
Roseland water park-June 17 or 18
and more.....

...We also have the D&C tour, dental group, courthouse, and more that I am trying to fit into our schedule. Some still will not confirm with me because they are too far out or they don't know their schedules then.  I did attempt to move some that were already scheduled so that they didn't conflict w/ the Tykes performances.  I would love to fit more in, but I feel that 3 a month is plenty and is a bit overwhelming for a lot of our families along w/ school work.  I know there are more that people want to do, and they are on my list for next school year if we can't get to them this year.

I am also setting up a FREE family CPR class through 911 for this winter, I will email details as soon as they confirm a date and time with me!!

I will be sending out sign up for each approx. 2 weeks before(unless there is another trip to conflict w/ sign up).  Please make sure to sign up for these trips directly through my email and not FB, due to most having a max. # and I need to keep track of who signed up first and all that so there is no confusion.

Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!!
Michele Boyer



upcoming events


blades skating program (click here for hockey info)

What: BLADES Homeschool Figure Skating Winter Session
When: January 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, March 2nd and 9th.  (March 16th will be the snow date if one is needed.)  Also note there will be no skating during February break.
Time: 10-11:00 AM
Where: The Skating Institute of Rochester at 1 Boys Club Place.
Cost: $31 per student. This includes all nine weeks of lessons, ice time, and rental skates if needed.
Who: All homeschoolers are eligible to participate.  The beginning age is 4 or 5, but I would encourage you as the parent to evaluate your child to see if they are ready to begin skating. They have to be able to be on the ice for one hour without a parent and be able to listen and follow directions from an instructor.

Hello, my name is Jillian Hall and I am taking over for the BLADES figure skating program this year.  I am really excited to be a part of this program, but I ask for your patience as I learn all that is involved in helping it run well.

Please read through the information carefully and contact me for any questions and sign up at fixxius@rochester.rr.com or 334-8247. Sign up begins on Friday, August 14th and goes through September 14th.

We will continue to skate at the Skating Institute of Rochester at 1 Boys Club Place this season.
The figure skating will now run from 10-11:00 AM

Equipment Needed:
Skates-either rented or your own.  Clothes: Please wear layers, as you may be cold and then get warmer.  Gloves are a wise idea! Helmets, snow pants, elbow pads, and knees pads are not required, but you may want any beginner skaters to wear them for precaution.

Make checks payable to Charity Leah.
Send them to Jillian Hall 32 Longhorn Drive West Henrietta NY 14586
Payments are due no later than December 18th.

winter hockey program

My name is Christine Ziegler and I will be coordinating the hockey program this year. We are looking forward to another great year of Hockey instruction and playing time!  Here are the details so you can plan it into your school year. IF you have any questions or want to sign up, please e-mail me at chrisziegler@frontiernet.net or call 594-0934. This is open for any homeschooler, so pass the word on to your friends!

When you sign up for Hockey, you are signing up for both the Fall and Winter Sessions. The Fall session is instruction (please notice that hockey does not start until October 27th!!) and the Winter session is instruction and games.

The Fall Session:
What: Hockey instruction and skate and shoot
When: Tuesdays: Oct. 27th; Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; Dec. 1st  (snow date of Dec 8th)
Time: 1:15-2:15
Where: Skating Institute of Rochester at 1 Boys Club Place*

Winter Session:
What: Hockey instruction and games
When: Tuesdays, Jan. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th; Feb. 2nd, 19th, 23th; Mar. 2nd, 9th (with a snow date of March 16)
Time: 1:15-2:45
Where: Skating Institute of Rochester at 1 Boys Club Place*

The cost is $45 and rental skates are included, if needed. This is an incredible price for all the instruction and skating time they get!!!! Payment is due on Sept 18 and this $45 includes the Fall and Winter Sessions.

EQUIPMENT that is required to play:
helmet (bike or hockey)
gloves (hockey or winter)
skates (rental or owned)
stick
shin guards (hockey or soccer)
Any  other equipment is optional.

Sign up begins on Monday August 17th.  Please feel free to ask any questions, and call or email beginning on Monday, August 17th to sign up. You will have until September 18th to sign up and pay. All payments are made out to Charity LEAH and mailed to Christine Ziegler, 3 Creekside Lane, Rochester, NY 14624.