Flint Knapping Club (Monthly)
Ages: This activity is not good for young children as it involves sharp natural glass that gets everywhere. Responsible students 3rd grade and older will be the most successful. Younger kids will need constant parent supervision for safety, but are welcome to attend as part of the family. All youth must take directions and safety seriously or they will be asked to sit out.
When: Usually the first Tuesday of every month.
From 6:30-7:30pm
Here are the fall dates:
August 6, September 3, October 8 (not the 1st Tuesday), November 5, December 4 (not the 1st Tuesday), spring dates TBD.
Cost: A free club to join! Register here through our shopping cart to join the club so we know to keep you up to date then you may choose to attend any of the monthly knappings. The materials and equipment are provided including safety equipment if you can not provide your own. Please recognize the rock material is free to pick up, but does cost a fair bit in fuel and time to acquire and the purchase and maintenance of our equipment does carry a cost. If you feel led to do so please make a donation at the time of the meeting (knapping) via check or cash. We are counting on your gifts to keep this club going and make it accessible to everyone.
At least one parent/guardian must be present with each youth under 18 years of age.
If the weather is good the knapping will happen outside, if it is poor it will be indoors, or in a tent.
Location: Glen's Gizmos Homeschool HUB
Adults may join without youth. Especially in this case please recognize Glen's Gizmos is a Christian organization. We don't require participants to be Christian to attend our events, however we do ask that your words and actions are positive and not contradicting basic Christian principles as outlined in the Bible. This includes but is not limited to religious practices, interaction with youth, being sober, no drugs/alcohol, appropriate dress and language (no swearing or vulgar/disrespectful content). Remember children will be present. If at anytime a Glen's Gizmos staff or official volunteers feel a participant poses a threat to others spiritual, emotional or physical safety they will be asked to leave, and must leave immediately.
After selecting the number of family members who are likely to attend knappings please leave the "Quantity" at 1 for one family.
Wheel Throwing - Int/Adv Ceramics / Mon 10-12
6th Grade to Adults
Required Prerequisites
For youth: At least one quarter in a Hand Building Ceramics Class.
For Adults: None
8 weekly 120 minute class per quarter.
Limit of 9 Students (9 wheels)
PreK-1st Marine Biology / Tues 11:15-12:00pm
Only a few left!
8 weekly 45 minute class sessions for a total of $96 per quarter.
Four 8 week quarters can be taken in any order or at any time. We suggest they be taken consecutively, but it is not necessary.
Elementary/Middle Science Foundations / Mon 1-2, 2:30-3:30 or Tues 10-11
Only $14 per Class!
8 weekly one hour class sessions.
Monday 1-2pm (OPEN)
Monday 2:30-3:30pm (FULL)
Tuesday 10-11am (FULL)
High School Exploring Creation with Biology / Tues 12:30-2:00
Only a few left!
Prerequisite: None
8 weekly 90 minute classes per quarter.
32 weeks total. To be successful each quarter should be taken in order and consecutively.
This class will be graded using reading, homework, labs and tests among other things. Each student will need a copy of Apologia's "Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition" text book. Our time in class will be primarily lab based, so much of the reading and learning will happen at home between sessions. Assigned homework will likely take between 2-3 hours per week.
Learning will scaffold on the previous week. Each students' success will depend on consistent hard work and weekly participation.
Elementary/Middle Marine Biology / Tues 2:30-3:30pm
Only a few left!
Only $14 per Class!
8 weekly 60 minute class sessions for a total of $112 per quarter.
Four 8 week quarters can be taken in any order or at any time. We suggest they be taken consecutively, but it is not necessary.
Flint Knapping Club (Monthly)
Ages: This activity is not good for young children as it involves sharp natural glass that gets everywhere. Responsible students 3rd grade and older will be the most successful. Younger kids will need constant parent supervision for safety, but are welcome to attend as part of the family. All youth must take directions and safety seriously or they will be asked to sit out.
When: Usually the first Tuesday of every month.
From 6:30-7:30pm
Here are the fall dates:
August 6, September 3, October 8 (not the 1st Tuesday), November 5, December 4 (not the 1st Tuesday), spring dates TBD.
Cost: A free club to join! Register here through our shopping cart to join the club so we know to keep you up to date then you may choose to attend any of the monthly knappings. The materials and equipment are provided including safety equipment if you can not provide your own. Please recognize the rock material is free to pick up, but does cost a fair bit in fuel and time to acquire and the purchase and maintenance of our equipment does carry a cost. If you feel led to do so please make a donation at the time of the meeting (knapping) via check or cash. We are counting on your gifts to keep this club going and make it accessible to everyone.
At least one parent/guardian must be present with each youth under 18 years of age.
If the weather is good the knapping will happen outside, if it is poor it will be indoors, or in a tent.
Location: Glen's Gizmos Homeschool HUB
Adults may join without youth. Especially in this case please recognize Glen's Gizmos is a Christian organization. We don't require participants to be Christian to attend our events, however we do ask that your words and actions are positive and not contradicting basic Christian principles as outlined in the Bible. This includes but is not limited to religious practices, interaction with youth, being sober, no drugs/alcohol, appropriate dress and language (no swearing or vulgar/disrespectful content). Remember children will be present. If at anytime a Glen's Gizmos staff or official volunteers feel a participant poses a threat to others spiritual, emotional or physical safety they will be asked to leave, and must leave immediately.
After selecting the number of family members who are likely to attend knappings please leave the "Quantity" at 1 for one family.
Sand Dollar Study (Sept 6)
Only a few left!
This is one of our educational Glen's Gizmos Family Adventures.
At least 1 parent must be registered and present with children.
Please adjust the number of family members to include anyone 2 years and up (counting adults/parents) to the correct number, then set the quantity at 1 for one family.
Delftware Ceramics (Aug 26)
Only a few left!
Back by popular demand.
Mixing history, science and art, let's learn about delftware and glaze our own decorative (or functional) plates.
August 26, 2019 from 6-8pm
At the Glen's Gizmos Homeschool HUB
This is one of our educational Glen's Gizmos Family Adventures.
At least 1 parent must be registered and present with children.
Please adjust the number of family members to include anyone 2 years and up (counting adults/parents) to the correct number, then set the quantity at 1 for one family.
In Theater: Flight (Sept 9)
FREE EVENT
September 9 from 6-7:30pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Did you know the hub can be converted into a family friendly movie theater? We are selecting movies which have potential for a long lasting positive eternal impact. Join us!
Coming Up: a showing of Illustra Media's "Flight".
FREE POPCORN
Fun Friends
Fantastic Film
This movie will appeal more towards an upper elementary and older audience. As such we will plan on having many fun games available at the back of the room or in the room next door for younger kids. No one will have a problem if you and your youngers need to step in and out of the movie at different times or make some noise, we are a kid friendly movie "theater".
We will have our wooden benches available, but we suggest instead that families bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs to watch the movie. They will be more fun and more comfortable. You can bring snacks and drinks (kid friendly). We will be displaying it on our huge screen which is over 16 feet across and fills the entire end of the Homeschool HUB!!!
Truly a unique party for all ages.
Learn more here: http://www.flightthegeniusofbirds.com/
Type: Entertaining Documentary / Informational
Runtime: Approx 60 minutes
In Theater: Case for a Creator (Oct 15)
FREE EVENT
October 15 from 6-7:30pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Did you know the hub can be converted into a family friendly movie theater? We are selecting movies which have potential for a long lasting positive eternal impact. Join us!
Up Next: a showing of Illustra Media's "Case for a Creator".
FREE POPCORN
Fun Friends
Fantastic Film
This movie will appeal more towards an upper elementary and older audience. As such we will plan on having many fun games available at the back of the room or in the room next door for younger kids. No one will have a problem if you and your youngers need to step in and out of the movie at different times or make some noise, we are a kid friendly movie "theater".
We will have our wooden benches available, but we suggest instead that families bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs to watch the movie. They will be more fun and more comfortable. You can bring snacks and drinks (kid friendly). We will be displaying it on our huge screen which is over 16 feet across and fills the entire end of the Homeschool HUB!!!
Truly a unique party for all ages.
Learn more here:
http://go2rpi.com/case-for-a-creator-lee-strobel-dvd/
Type: Entertaining Documentary / Informational
Runtime: Approx 60 minutes
In Theater: Living Waters (Nov 12)
FREE EVENT
November 12 from 6-7:30pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Did you know the hub can be converted into a family friendly movie theater? We are selecting movies which have potential for a long lasting positive eternal impact. Join us!
Up Next: a showing of Illustra Media's "Living Waters".
FREE POPCORN
Fun Friends
Fantastic Film
This movie will appeal more towards an upper elementary and older audience. As such we will plan on having many fun games available at the back of the room or in the room next door for younger kids. No one will have a problem if you and your youngers need to step in and out of the movie at different times or make some noise, we are a kid friendly movie "theater".
We will have our wooden benches available, but we suggest instead that families bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs to watch the movie. They will be more fun and more comfortable. You can bring snacks and drinks (kid friendly). We will be displaying it on our huge screen which is over 16 feet across and fills the entire end of the Homeschool HUB!!!
Truly a unique party for all ages.
Learn more here:
http://www.livingwatersthefilm.com/
Type: Entertaining Documentary / Informational
Runtime: Approx 60 minutes
In Theater: Darwin's Dilemma (Dec 3)
FREE EVENT
December 3 from 6-7:30pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Did you know the hub can be converted into a family friendly movie theater? We are selecting movies which have potential for a long lasting positive eternal impact. Join us!
Up Next: a showing of Illustra Media's "Darwin's Dilemma".
FREE POPCORN
Fun Friends
Fantastic Film
This movie will appeal more towards an upper elementary and older audience. As such we will plan on having many fun games available at the back of the room or in the room next door for younger kids. No one will have a problem if you and your youngers need to step in and out of the movie at different times or make some noise, we are a kid friendly movie "theater".
We will have our wooden benches available, but we suggest instead that families bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs to watch the movie. They will be more fun and more comfortable. You can bring snacks and drinks (kid friendly). We will be displaying it on our huge screen which is over 16 feet across and fills the entire end of the Homeschool HUB!!!
Truly a unique party for all ages.
Learn more here:
http://www.darwinsdilemma.org/
Type: Entertaining Documentary / Informational
Runtime: Approx 60 minutes
In Theater: "Unlocking the Mystery of Life" (Feb 4)
February 4, 2020 from 6-7:30pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Did you know the hub can be converted into a family friendly movie theater? We are selecting movies which have potential for a long lasting positive eternal impact. Join us!
Up Next: a showing of Illustra Media's "Unlocking the Mystery of Life".
FREE POPCORN
Fun Friends
Fantastic Film
This movie will appeal more towards an upper elementary and older audience. As such we will plan on having many fun games available at the back of the room or in the room next door for younger kids. No one will have a problem if you and your youngers need to step in and out of the movie at different times or make some noise, we are a kid friendly movie "theater".
We will have our wooden benches available, but we suggest instead that families bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs to watch the movie. They will be more fun and more comfortable. You can bring snacks and drinks (kid friendly). We will be displaying it on our huge screen which is over 16 feet across and fills the entire end of the Homeschool HUB!!!
Truly a unique party for all ages.
Learn more here:
http://www.unlockingthemysteryoflife.com/
Type: Entertaining Documentary / Informational
Runtime: Approx 60 minutes
In Theater: "The Call of the Cosmos" (Mar 10)
FREE EVENT
March 10, 2020 from 6-7:30pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Did you know the hub can be converted into a family friendly movie theater? We are selecting movies which have potential for a long lasting positive eternal impact. Join us!
Up Next: a showing of Illustra Media's "The Call of the Cosmos".
FREE POPCORN
Fun Friends
Fantastic Film
This movie will appeal more towards an upper elementary and older audience. As such we will plan on having many fun games available at the back of the room or in the room next door for younger kids. No one will have a problem if you and your youngers need to step in and out of the movie at different times or make some noise, we are a kid friendly movie "theater".
We will have our wooden benches available, but we suggest instead that families bring blankets, pillows and lawn chairs to watch the movie. They will be more fun and more comfortable. You can bring snacks and drinks (kid friendly). We will be displaying it on our huge screen which is over 16 feet across and fills the entire end of the Homeschool HUB!!!
Truly a unique party for all ages.
Learn more here:
http://go2rpi.com/the-call-of-the-cosmos/
Type: Entertaining Documentary / Informational
Runtime: Approx 60 minutes
Elementary Hands-On History / Wed 11-12
Only a few left!
1-6th Grade
$14 per Class
8 weekly 60 minute classes per quarter.
- This class is very engaging and will be four quarters long (32 weeks). If space allows students can join in quarters 2, 3 or 4 even if they didn't get in to quarter 1.
Middle/High Chemistry - Atoms and Alchemy / Wed 1-3
Only a few left!
6th-12th Grade
$16 per Class
7 weekly 120 minute classes in the first quarter.
Elementary Chemistry - Atoms and Alchemy / Thurs 1-2
Only a few left!
2-5th Grade
$14 per Class
7 weekly 60 minute classes in the first quarter.
K-2nd Grade Beginning Watercolor Painting / Thurs 10-10:45
8 weekly 45 minute class sessions for a total of $96 this first quarter.
Learn and practice the basics of watercolor art.
Elementary/Middle History & Mapping of Fort Vancouver / Fri 10-11:15
3-7th Grade
$14 per Class
8 weekly 75 minute classes in the first quarter.
Come explore Fort Vancouver's history!
All Ages Leathersmithing / Fri 2:30-3:30pm
Only a few left!
3rd Grade and Older
(Younger kids can attend with families, but will not be successful using the tools appropriately.)
$16 Per Class
8 Weekly 60 Minute Classes per Quarter
Learn this art from a professional leathersmith!
Participants will learn basic skills : cutting, measuring, stitching and just taking joy in simple creativity as they craft their own items inlcluding one-of-a-kind leather journals!
Students can take this class independently, though we expect it will also appeal to parents.
If parent's are going to be creating their own crafts and participating alongside their students then both need to be registered independently. If parents are only present supporting a child then only the child needs to be registered. Parents can stick around, or drop older kids off for the class.
Homeschooling 101 / Wed Aug 28 6-7pm
Only a few left!
WITH on-site childcare class provided by Joel and Roxy.
August 28th from 6:00-7:00pm at the Homeschool HUB.
New to homeschooling? Need help getting started? In your first few years? Transitioning to teen years?
For all questions homeschooling this workshop is for you. Lead by Susy Noelck, longtime homeschooling mom and co-founder of the ministry Ultimate Hunt. Put the Noelck's experience to work for you. Down to earth and FREE, come on by and we will help you get started, answer questions and offer encouragement. Homeschooling is totally worth it!
- Please register through our shopping cart and include the number of family attending including youngsters for our children's class.
- Infants attend class with parents.
In Theater: The Pilgrim's Progress / Aug 27, 29 or 31
Only a few left!
- August 27 from 6-8pm
- August 29 from 6-8pm
- August 31 from 2-4pm
- August 31 from 6-8pm
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Based on John Bunyan’s epic masterpiece, THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS is one of the most popular books of all time, and one of the most important stories of our faith! Second to the Bible in total copies and translations, the story was written by John Bunyan a pastor, imprisoned for sharing his faith.
This powerful allegory helps families understand the spiritual journey is the most important journey in life, as well as the importance of sticking to the path, even when the journey gets difficult. As such it has a few characters which may be scary to very young children.
Please enter the number of family members attending, then set the quantity to "1" for one family. After that visit your shopping cart and check out to let us know you are coming.
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In Theater: BreakThrough (Aug 30)
- August 30 from 6-8pm
At the Glen's Gizmos Homeschool HUB.
BREAKTHROUGH is based on the inspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son John falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John’s recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and director Roxann Dawson, adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, BREAKTHROUGH is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a mir
Please RSVP through our shopping cart below so we know how many to expect.
Please enter the number of family members attending, then set the quantity to "1" for one family. After that visit your shopping cart and check out to let us know you are coming.
Runtime: Approx 110 Minutes
Rating: PG. Emotionally intense at times and two uses of the word Hell. One corrected in the movie by the parent.
*Additional details below...
