C.A.P.E.
Christian Association of Parent Educators
P.O. Box 8126
Yakima, WA 98908
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Services
Services, Activities, and Programs
Friday Forum
Open to CAPE members only
Classes for infant through High school
Silvia Johnson 966-3868
Sue Gough 698-3796
Babs Gleason 965-5479
Friday Forum is a homeschool co-op that meets the third Friday of each month from 9:00am to noon. Fees are $5.00 per child for the whole year (reduced if it presents a hardship.) Parents are involved in teaching, assisting, or planning classes. We require a year long commitment, so that must be considered when signing up. Our goal is to provide educational and social opportunities, within a Christian framework, for homeschooling families. The classes we offer are dependent upon the interest and abilities of the parents involved. We have been able to offer classes in ballet, karate, cooking, jewelry making, and creative writing to name a few. Elementary children each participate in Science, Book Reports and electives. Preschoolers and Jr/Sr. High have a slightly different program. See the Friday Forum page of your newsletter for more information.
Parents’ Meetings
Guests Welcome
The Parents’ Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month unless noted in the newsletter. Some of our past topics have include “How to Get Organized,” “Homeschooling Multiple Ages and Stages of Kids,” and the very enjoyable “Bunko” party! Watch your newsletter for details on upcoming Parents’ Meetings, and come get to know fellow homeschoolers.
Scrap Book Party
Open to CAPE members only
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
Need to organize your photos? Join us the first Tuesday of each month as we take some time to get those photos safely protected and ready to display. Watch your newsletter for details. This is a great chance to share ideas and memories with other homeschoolers.
CAPE Jr./Sr. High Night Out
7th Grade-High school
Open to CAPE members only
Robyn Johnson 865-5258
robynjn@trip.net
Once a month the Jr./Sr. High students get together for a night out and have an opportunity to get to know each other better. (Ok it’s a lot of fun too!) We need parents to volunteer to host an evening event so please contact Robyn if you are willing to help this program grow. We have some planned activates and some informal time of game playing so many of the youth have an opportunity to make friends and get to know other homeschooler their same age. Some past activities have been pumpkin catapulting, a hobo party and Bunko.
Specially Made
Open to CAPE members only
Cindy Bergland 972-8624
Deanna Roy 452-4479
Come laugh until your rolling on the floor! This is the most encouraging, supportive, and humorous group of parents you ever met. If you have been gifted with a child who doesn’t fit the mold and you need a chance to relax, unwind, and maybe get some support this is the place for you. If you are homeschooling any of your children and also have a child with special needs then this is a place to come to share what you know and learn from some of the best! Watch your newsletter for details.
Ghormley Outdoor Academy
Open to CAPE Members only
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
Come and join us for a three day two night experience in God’s outdoor classroom. Houseing will be in dorms or family cabins, your choice. Activities may include the low ropes course, the high ropes course, paintball, night hike and much more. Different classes are held each year so you will always be learning something new. Ghormley's brilliant kitchen staff create meals to write home about! Watch your newsletter for more info.
Not Back to School Party
Open to CAPE members only
September 2007
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
Join us at Russillo’s “Tuscany” Location as we celebrate NOT going back to school. Dinner is an all you can eat buffet of pizza, salad, and pop. If you would like to contribute to the festive atmosphere with a skit, music, or other entertainment please sign up. More Details will be in the newsletter.
Homeschool Days at CW State Fair
Open to CAPE members only
Sept.-Oct. 2007
Rebecca Whitmore 966-1234
Enjoy an educational trip to the Central Washington State Fair.
Christmas Around the World
CAPE Members Only
December 2007
Pammy Kibbe 910-9020
Get ready to explore far away places from the comfort of your own backyard! The Christmas party is a great way to learn about another country briefly or in-depth.
For all ages, hands on is best. Have your child see, hear, touch, smell, and taste their country. Have them show where there country is in comparison to other countries on the map. Investigate the clothing and food, maybe bring some music to share. How is Christmas celebrated around the world? Or is it? Is this country so unreached by the Bible that they don’t know about Christmas at all? International Christmas is a great way to learn about our world and have a lot of fun. Families set up displays showing what they have learned about their chosen country. You do not have to do everything. Watch for details in the newsletter.
Christmas Party
CAPE Parents Only
December
Nora Chamberlain 469-8175
Come enjoy an evening of Christmas Joy as we have a book exchange and celebrate the birth of our Lord with other homeschool parents. Bring your favorite Christmas treat and a wrapped book to exchange in our entertaining gift exchange. Details will be in the newsletter.
Mom’s Encouragement Brunch
CAPE Moms and interested guest
January
Nora Chamberlain 469-8175
Come and be encouraged by a morning of pampering. You will be blessed by our guest speaker an experienced homeschool mom. Enjoy a delicious breakfast brunch and fellowship with other women sharing your task of helpmate, homemaker and educator. Watch the newsletter for details! This is one you don’t want to miss.
Night of the Arts
Entries by members only
February 2007
Tia Jensen 697-9178
Deanna Roy 457-4479
Calling all artist, crafters, collectors, performers, singers, actors, dancers, puppeteers, and entertainers. We want to see your star shine! Join us for an evening of brilliant entertainment at The Seasons as we enjoy the creativity and skill of our students artistic side! Details will be appearing in the Newsletter.
Valentines’ Day Party
Open to CAPE families only
February 2007
Ronna Watkins 673-0085
This is a party you won’t soon forget! Enjoy fun activities, games, and Valentines treats as we hand out Valentines cards and enjoy a celebration with other homeschool families.
Mentor Moms
Open to CAPE families
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
Sue Gough 698-3796
Mentor Moms is a two part program. The Mentor Moms go through a 1 day class so they are ready to provide information, encouragement, support and a listening ear. Mentor moms will also assist those who are changing the focus of their homeschooling and would like someone with a little more experience to provide some input. For example, if you are homeschooling a Jr. High or Sr. High student for the first time and would like a Mentor Mom to be available as you make this transition just let us know! If you are new to homeschooling or would just like and encourager then sign up for the Mentor Mom program. You will be assigned a Mentor Mom who will partner with you through the year.
Ski Days
Open to CAPE families
Do you love skiing or snowboarding? Come up to White Pass to make the most of “Tuesdays buy one, get one free.” Instructor packages are available if you are new to this great winter sport. Rentals are also available. Watch the newsletter for more information.
Roller Skating Party
Open to CAPE families
Tia Jensen 697-9178
Charity Bradley 469-8159
Family Photos
Open to CAPE Families
Time for your family portrait? Want to make sure you have a great picture of your family in time to send it out for Christmas? Want to know that you are helping CAPE to raise money so we can do lots of activities at the lowest prices possible? Then join us for a 20 min. family photo session. We have a professional family photographer who is helping us to raise money as a fundraiser for CAPE. Your family photos will also go into the CAPE Yearbook. Details will be in the newsletter.
CPR and First Aid
Open to CAPE students 9 years and up
Is it time to renew your first aid or CPR card? Do your children need an opportunity to get certified in CPR or First aid? This is a great one day training! Details will be in the newsletter.
Project Fair
Entries open to CAPE members
Sue Boiselle 848-2404
What is your family learning about in Science or History this year? Any new discoveries? Have you researched a famous scientist or historical figure? Are you interested in birds? The solar system? Chemestry? Or do historical battles, foods, or clothing peak your interst? The CAPE project fair is the place to for you to share with the community what your family has learned. Each participant will have a table or wall space to set up a display. Be Creative! Remember that hands on is best. More details to come, watch your newsletter.
Pizza Hut’s Book it Program
CAPE families only
K-6th Graders: Each month, October through March you can earn a free, one toping Personal Pan Pizza. All you need to do is read! Non-readers can be read to. Parents set a goal, either a certain number of books or a certain number of pages, or a certain number of minutes to read. You keep track of progress, and each month that your child meets their goal you give them a pizza award certificate. Find out more or print optional goal sheets at www.bookitprogram.com
Homeschool Bears Game
CAPE families only
Bring the family for a fun night of the All American sport of baseball! With a group of 20 or more we get our tickets for $3.50 a person! The Bears will be giving out baseball cards. See the newsletter for details.
Homeschool Tennis
CAPE families only
Learn the basics of the game of tennis and then advance on to playing the game. You can choose which level is right for your child. See the newsletter for detailed information.
Homeschool Archery
CAPE members 4yr and up
Enjoy an individualized sport that improves hand eye coordination, is fun to learn and can be used for target or hunting purposes. See the newsletter for more details.
Moms’ Night Out!
CAPE Parents
May
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
The school year is coming to a close and its time to celebrate your (and the kids) hard work and accomplishments! Call the babysitter, order a pizza for the kids and sneak out for an evening of celebration and dinner someone else had to cook! Come and brag about the great things that happened this year! We want to hear all the success stories…(and maybe get some ideas for next year)
Convention
Open to the public
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
Bring your family, your relatives, your friends and your neighbors to Celebrate the wonder and uniqueness that is homeschooling. You will be inspired by guest speakers, your children and you will enjoy hands on activities and classes while vendors will be available to cater to you shopping needs. It takes a whole year to plan the convention so don’t miss out on this wonderful event happening in your own backyard!
Used Curriculum Sale
Need someone to host this event
Open to the public
This is an annual event for anyone interested in picking up homeschool supplies at a bargain price. Members and non-members may rent tables for selling curriculum or other homeschool items. This is a great opportunity to “save a little” and to “make a little”
Graduation
Open to the public
Jamie Hobbs 966-2517
Bring the whole family as we honor accomplishments of homeschoolers of all ages! Then we will celebrate the achievements of those who have completed their homeschool journey.
P.O. Box 8126
Yakima, WA 98908
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