Extraordinary Summer 2013

Extraordinary Education
Summer Classes & Camps
Camp Information and Registration
Its time to sign up for these unique summer activities! You’ll find academic classes and enrichment camps for a variety of ages and interests. We hope to see you there!

• MineCraft & Video Game Builders Camp (Ages 7-18)
• LEGO Robotics Camp (Ages 6-9, 9-12)
• The Musical Time Machine (6th-8th, 9th-12th grades)
• Reading Readiness Camp (PK-1st)
• Phonics Fun Camp (2nd-5th)
• Summer Classics Book Clubs (4th-8th, 9th-12th)
• Algebra 1 Review Math Camp (9th-12th)
• Pre-algebra Review Math Camp (6th-up)
• God & Reason (9th-12th grades)

The Family Camp–May 27-31

The Family Camp May 27 - 31, 2013
www.thefamilycamp.org   
The Family Camp is brought to you by some of the leaders of the most dynamic home education ministries in Texas and coordinated by the Family Directed Education Foundation (FDEF). We are happy to offer a dynamic camp for each member of your family, preschool through adult.

 

This Year's Camp Theme: I Am Third - God, Others, Self

Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' — Matthew 22 : 37

 

Our family camp concept is as unique as the families who will attend. We have created a customizable system of "mini-camps" that will offer fifteen hours of specialized training in a skill. All mini-camps are designed specifically for families who have chosen home schooling and utilize camping as one mode of spiritual training and skill development.

Each member of the family will choose from one of the mini-camps offered and attend that mini-camp each day. Students 10 and up have many options including music, theater, debate, speech, apologetics and sports programs. Children ages 5 - 9 will participate in the "Kidz Zone" mini-camp. Ages four and under will be cared for in our Family Camp Nursery. Special training class for parents will be offered in the areas of parenting, education and marriage.

We have also scheduled plenty of recreation time for you to enjoy as a family or with other friends during afternoons. Some recreational activities include swimming in the pool, the ropes course, canoeing and taking a plunge onto the "Blob".

In the evenings all families come together for a time of worship, inspiration and Biblical exhortation. Families will have the opportunity to learn together in a positive, family-friendly environment and to deepen their faith in the Lord as they develop a better understanding of His character.

Please visit our website www.thefamilycamp.org to register for camp or for more information.

LEGO Robotics Camp

Hosted by the BEST Robotics Team Ages: 6-12 years
June 10th-14th
(Mon-Fri)
Ages 6-9 years:
9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 9-12 years: 1:00-4:00pm

Hands-on fun & excitement abound as students build their own robots. LEGO® bricks will become our tool for building vehicles, structures, and environments and props for robots.

Camp Fee: $100/student
Sign Up Now!

Instructors for this camp are members of the award-winning Woodlands Homeschoolers BEST Robotics Team (under the guidance of an adult coach.) This camp is a fund-raiser and outreach project for the team’s Fall 2013 season.

Summer Classics Book Club

Instructor: Jasmine Baucham
Age Groups: 4th-8th/9th-12th grade
8 weeks, Tuesdays only June 4 - June 27 July 9 - August 1 (Off week of July 4th)
Grades 4th-8th: 10:00-11:00am Grades 9th-12th: 11:00am-12:00noon

A classic is a book that has shaped our culture;
it is a story that has stood the test of time by inspiring countless readers to action and introspection. In this interactive book club students will have the opportunity to develop a taste in timeless literature while honing their reading and critical thinking skills over the summer months.

Camp Fee: $80/student ($10/week)
Min enrollment: 6 / Max enrollment: 10
Sign Up Now!

Jasmine is the oldest of Voddie and Bridget Baucham's seven children. She is a homeschool graduate who enjoys studying and writing about areas as varied as theology, philosophy, political science, art, film and culture. She is also an aspiring author with her first book already published by Vision Forum entitled Joyfully at Home based on her old blog by the same title.

God and Reason: HBU Academy Summer Camp

This Summer, The Academy is offering our first ever day camp. And this isn't your average day camp. This is a philosophical theology day camp. Awesome, right?
August 5th-10th, 2013
Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm
with two evening special events Camp Fee: $200
Location: Extraordinary Education Center
Christians today have acquired a bad reputation, intellectually. But we Christians, above all others, have a tradition of truth-seeking, strong minded, women and men earning their place at the cultural table. In order to inherit that legacy, we need to participate in it. In this intensive week-long class, you will get the opportunity to do just that. Beginning with St. Paul in Athens in Acts 17 and continuing until modern writers, we will cover the major reasons for and philosophic foundations of Christian thought.
God and Reason is a 6 day intensive day camp. Each day will begin at 9am and end at 4pm, with special events Wednesday and Friday evenings. Cost for the week is $200 per student.
God and Reason is open to all interested students and HIGHLY recommended for all students starting Great Books III this Fall.
This same camp will be offered at the HBU campus on the following dates: June 3rd-8th at HBU
August 12th-17th at HBU
Space is limited, so submit your pre-registration soon.
Minimum enrollment 6 / Maximum enrollment 12

The Musical Time Machine Camp

Instructor: Brian P. Herrington, Ph.D.
Age Group: 6th-12th grade
June 10th-14th (Monday-Friday)
9:30 - 12:30pm – 6th-8th Grades
1:00-4:00 – 9th-12th Grades
Camp Cost: $100/student
Sign Up Now!

Dr. Herrington takes students back in time through the history of classical music, from the music of knights and ladies in the Middle Ages to the music written in our own time. Students will also learn about the instruments of the orchestra, the fundamentals of reading music (even playing an instrument a bit), songwriting, and music appreciation skills. Appropriate for both young musicians and those with no musical experience (exercises are tailored to students’ skill levels). This is an excellent Fine Arts credit!

Dr. Herrington is homeschool dad as well as music professor at Sam Houston State University.

Camp fee includes tuition and all supplies: Listening CDs and Worksheets, a recorder (instrument), music paper, and binding of each student's final songwriting project.
Min enrollment: 6 / Max enrollment: 15

Reading Readiness & Phonics Fun Camps

Reading Readiness Camp with Mrs. Allison Anderson
Dates: June 4, 6, 11, 13 (Tues/Thurs)
Time: 9:00am-noon
Ages: Pre-K, K, 1st (4-6 years)
Fee: $175/student      
Sign Up Now!

Get a jumpstart on next year's reading adventures with a hands-on overview of the basic literacy skills: letter identification, phonemic awareness (letters make sounds!), recognition of minimal pairs (rhyming), and blending (the sounds come together to make a word!) We will explore these vital foundational skills through songs, hands-on activities and take-home crafts, and reading every fun book we can get our hands on!
Contact: aanderson@extraordinaryed.org with questions.

Phonics Fun Camp with Mrs. Allison Anderson
Dates: July 9, 11, 16, 18 (Tues/Thurs)
Time: 9:00am-noon
Ages: Students entering grades 2-5
Fee: $125/student      
Sign Up Now!

If your student is struggling with reading or spelling, a word analysis difficulty is likely the cause! Come brush up on some phonics skills over the summer to make sure next school year starts off great!
Contact: aanderson@extraordinaryed.org with questions.

Summer 2013 Math Camp with Dr. Young

Cynthia O. Young MD
Algebra 1 Review Math Camp For students who need to solidify Algebra 1 concepts before moving on to Geometry or Algebra 2
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
June 4^th – June 27^th July 9^th – Aug. 1^st
No camp the week of July 4^th       

Tuition $15/day ($240/Full Summer Course)
Paid directly to Dr. Young You will be charged only for the days attended.

Review worksheet packet - $5

Space is limited!
SIGN UP NOW for the full summer course.
Reply by email to cyoung8181@hotmail.com
with questions or to reserve a seat in this camp. Enrollment: 4 min/10max

Private Math Tutoring: Algebra 1, Geometry,
Algebra 2, and College Algebra

Tuesdays & Thursdays 
Afternoons - by Appointment Only!
June 4^th – June 27^th July 9^th – Aug. 1^st No camp the week of July 4th
You will be charged only for the days/hours attended.

$24.00/hour Paid directly to Dr. Young
Reply by email to cyoung8181@hotmail.com     
to reserve a tutoring time slot.

Minecraft & Videogame Builders Camp!

Coach Santos & Coach Blake are back for an excellent week of Minecraft & Videogame Builders camp!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ONLINE NOW!

Come join us Monday, May 27th to Friday, May 31st (from 9am to 5pm) for these two camps. We are going to rotate classes in the afternoon for everyone to experience Minecrafting and programing a NEW genre of Videogaming.
The coaches are excited to present all new material and videogame challenges for the week. Prizes will be offered for the best built game during the week and we will have "dress up days", so start planning what you'll be wearing for:
"Minecraft-Monday", "Totally-Tuesday",
"Weird-Wednesday", "Nerdy-Thursday", "Funny-Friday".

***IMPORTANT INFORMATION***
This camp is offered to students 7yrs - 18yrs old Camp Fee is $100/student
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ONLINE NOW!

Because we have a limited amount of laptops we ask that students bring their own for Minecraft. If you need a laptop please contact Mr. Santos to reserve one for the camp, supplies are limited so first-come first-serve.

We will have popsicle snacks provided but students must bring their own lunch during the week.

The Jungle Book at AD Players Theater

Here is a great family field trip idea. Our family has loved every show we have ever seen at the AD Players! ~Elise

THE JUNGLE BOOK
Opening next week at the AD Players Children’s Theater

Mowgli has been raised and protected by the Seeonee wolf pack his entire life, but his mortal enemy, the vicious tiger Sher Khan, has a plan to scatter the pack. It will take all the wisdom Mowgli has learned from his friends Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther to survive the tiger's vengeful scheme. This thrilling adventure based on the classic children's story by Rudyard Kipling is about growing up and the strength of true friendship.

SHOWTIMES
The Jungle Book runs April 16 - May 4, 2013. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 10:30am with a 1:00pm performance on April 27.  Additional 1:00pm shows available upon request. The Jungle Book previews on Tuesday, April 16 at7:00pm.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are $10 for individuals, $6 for groups of 10 or more, and $5 for Title 1 schools. Tickets may be purchased online at www.adplayers.org, at the A. D. Players Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721. 
(A convenience fee is added for online tickets. Call the Box Office to get the best ticket price. )

Rejoice! Homeschool Choir in Concert

Rejoice! Homeschool Choir will be performing at Mims Baptist Church in Conroe this Sunday night, April 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Several EE students are members of this choir.

You’ll hear some great hymns, gospel, and spiritual selections - fun and worshipful for all ages. Selections include familiar favorites such as: Oh Happy Day, I'll Fly Away, On Jordan's Stormy Banks, At the Cross, For the Beauty of the Earth, Shut De Do, The Power of Your Love, Holy Ground.

Mims Baptist Church
1609 Porter Rd, Conroe, TX   
(936) 756-0065
MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/BqN1s

Rejoice! is part of The Woodlands Home School Choirs www.singandrejoice.com

OTC High School STEM Event Opportunity

Mr. Han, our BEST Robotics team sponsor, has received an invitation to bring a group of EE students to attend a High School STEM Event on May 9th at this year's Offshore Technology Conference.

Students will participate in hands-on energy exploration experiments provided by the US National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, meet industry professionals, and tour the latest state-of-the-art technology exhibits in a scavenger hunt. Lunch will be provided.

Students must be 15 years and older to take part in this free event on Thursday May 9th at Reliant Center. Only 200 students have been invited to attend this event, so it is a great honor and privilege to get to go. It is also an amazing opportunity for students to learn about technology and careers in the oil & gas industry.

If your student would like to be part of this select group, please contact Mr. Han to let him know. Send the name and age of your student to phan1357@yahoo.com by April 24th. We'll also need adults to chaperone the students at a ratio of 1 adult per 8 students. If you would like to chaperone, please let Mr. Han know as well.

FAQs about the event

Event Agenda

Mother-Daughter Purity Retreat

My 18-year-old daughter, Genna, and I will be hosting a Mother-Daughter Purity Retreat the weekend of May 31st through June 2nd at Trinity Pines Conference Center. We will be using Family Life's curriculum, "Passport2Purity."

Click Here to see the flyer for more details

Blessings,
Cyndie Phillips

Evening School show for CYT's "The Hobbit"

CYT Conroe/Montgomery is offering an evening school show for The Hobbit on Thursday, May 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
All seats are $6 with a minimum purchase of 20 tickets. Our 2 daytime school shows have been sold out since March and the Thursday evening show is already filling up.

Several EE students are in this show including:
Genna Phillips, Sydney Pyle, Griffen Selman, Drew Schulz, and Lydia Derksen (Please forgive me if I missed your name. It is a long cast list!)

For groups of 20 or more, contact Cyndie Phillips for reservations.

Cyndie Phillips
PR Group Sales
Christian Youth Theater Houston

cyndie@cythouston.org
www.cythouston.org

Character Tea Party for Girls

April 21st from 3-5pm

Meet Belle, Mulan, Jasmine, Cinderella, Pocahontas and Wendy 

Event will include tea, dessert, a photo session, crafts and games. Please see the flyer at the link below for more information. Space is limited!

Christian Youth Theater is sending 2 teams to the National Improv Competition in California again this year and has been doing fundraising in order to go. They are offering this fun party for girls 5-12 years old as part of their fundraising efforts.

Download the Flyer for more information.

Northside Lions Football 2013

Homeschool tackle football for ages 12-18
(must not be 18 before Sept 1, 2013 to be eligible.)

Team website:
http://www.northsidelionsfootball.com/

We are Christian families looking to build our Young Knights into strong men through the life challenges of football. Leadership, teamwork, sacrifice, discipline, athleticism, and valor are character traits we look to instill in these men of tomorrow.

The team is located in Greater Montgomery County. Off season workouts are going on right now. This includes weight training, cross fit workouts and flag football games. Great opportunity for guys to keep their conditioning up and get to know new team members before season starts.

For more information on these workout dates, or the Fall 2013 season, please contact Head Coach Paul Zimmer at: 936-522 –6725

Speech Tournament Judges Needed

2013 NCFCA Region 4 Invitational
Wednesday, May 1 -
Friday, May 3, 2013
Champion Life Centre 
3031 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77388

Click the link below to sign up to judge:
http://www.ncfcaregistration.com/NCFCAJudgeSelection.aspx?Region=4

Please consider the opportunity to judge at the NCFCA Region 4 Invitational on May 1-3. The season is almost over, and the top competitors are invited to compete at the Regional Invitational.  Over 150 students from across Texas and Oklahoma will be competing in this tournament which includes Lincoln-Douglas Value and Team Policy debate, as well as Interpretive (Humorous, Duo, etc.), Platform and Limited Preparation speech events (including Apologetics--which is like watching a 6 minute, in-depth sermon).

Judging is the best way to know if this is an activity that your family/children would benefit from, and you can bring your students with you to view the rounds you judge.

Over 430 community judges are needed to serve during this three day competition. Our students will be relying on your valuable feedback for improvement, growth and encouragement. No experience in either speech or debate is necessary.

Judging each round is a three hour commitment which includes a thirty minute judge orientation with complimentary meal, snacks and beverages. Arrival time and orientation is factored in to the time slot so there is no need to arrive early. You may choose to judge a single round on one day or multiple rounds over the course of the three day tournament.

We appreciate your interest in helping train students in their speaking skills so that they may rise up and represent our values someday! 

I hope to meet you at the tournament, I hope you will see what an invaluable experience it is to attain this skill for your child and how students will use it for  a lifetime.  When they leave our nest, they will need to have examined the Word and have an "answer" for their faith and to the questions they will get at college or in the community.  Try to sign up to judge Apologetics, you will be impressed, I am sure of it.

For more information about the league, go to www.ncfca.org.

If you have further questions, feel free to contact Melanie Corley at region4judges@gmail.com.

Hope to see you at the tournament!

Usborne Book Fair

This information is offered to help families find  quality educational resources. EE has no connection to this event.

USBORNE BOOKFAIR
DATES: Wed April 10th & Thurs April 11th
TIME: 9-11am and 4-6pm
LOCATION: CrossFit of Aces in Hanna Business Park
26797 Hanna Rd, Bldg 1 Suite 6&7 (please come in 2nd door)
USBORNE REP: Dani Olson
CONTACT: Jessica DeAses 832-326-5858
If you can't make it by, use this link to place your order!
https://s3683.myubam.com/18081

MORE T3 Auction Items! Online Bidding Open!

We’ve added more items to the T3 Silent Auction Preview Page!
Check out these auction items now so you’ll know what you want to bid for this Friday night!
You’ll want to place PRE-bids for your favorite items right away - especially if you can’t attend the auction/dinner/show this Friday. 
A Pre-bid Link is included on the Auction Preview page.
By bidding on items in our silent auction you get special products and services for your family to enjoy while helping to support Extraordinary Education. It’s a win-win for everyone!

Bidding will close at 7:15pm on Friday, April 5th, shortly before the Talent Show begins. Winners will be announced following the Talent Show.
Please come prepared to pay for your items and take them home on Friday night.
We will only be accepting cash and checks. No credit/debit cards for auction items.
Online winning bidders will have ONE WEEK to submit payment.
Whether bids are placed on site or online, items that have not been paid for within one week will pass to the second place bidder.
Bidding Note: In some cases we have multiples of the same item. We will display these as a single item and take multiple bids for that item. The highest bids over the minimum bid will win.

T3 Silent Auction Preview

T3 Silent Auction Preview Page

Check out the EE website for a preview of the AMAZING line up of items that have been donated for our first-ever silent auction!

 

 

We’ve got something for everyone!

• Keurig Coffee Maker
• Boys Reading Basket
• Girls Reading Basket
• Columbian Coffees
• Pet Basket
• Lego Train set
• Scentsy Baskets
• Jewelry
• Gift Certificates
• more to come!

If you can’t make it to the show you can still PRE-bid on items this week. See the House Manager to place a bid!

PSAT Testing 2013 at Extraordinary Education

TESTING LOCATION:
Extraordinary Education, 9522 Carraway Lane, 77354
REGISTER: http://psat2013.eventbrite.com

• The PSAT test will be administered this year on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2013
  The testing date is set by the College Board. EE has no control over the date on which the test is administered.
• Registration & Payment Deadline is August 1st
• Late registrations will be accepted until August 31st on a space available basis.
• The Testing Fee is $25 for students enrolled in Fall 2013 EE classes and $35 for outside students.
• The late registration fee after 8/1 is $50 and only online payments will be accepted.
• PSAT Overview Class is included.

Extraordinary Education will again be administering the PSAT test for all homeschoolers in the north Houston area who want to take it! Even middle schoolers can take it for practice. No need to be a member of a particular homeschool group.

The registration deadline this year is AUGUST 1st so that tests can be ordered and facilities arranged. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to sign up early!

You may choose to pay either online or by check through the ticket links on the registration page.
REGISTER: http://psat2013.eventbrite.com

• If you choose pay online there is a convenience fee added by the ticketing system.
• If you choose to pay by check, please make your check to "Extraordinary Education" and drop off or mail to:
  Extraordinary Education Center
  9522 Carraway Lane
  Magnolia, TX 77354

Registered students will receive all testing related information via email.
Please be sure to include a working email address!
Please also be sure that you can receive messages from extraed@att.net