ENOCH of New Jersey e-Newsletter

October 2009

From the President’s Desk

Dear Homeschooling Friends,

As I write this, I am looking at the snow covered mountains of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains from our hotel room while attending the HSLDA Leadership Conference.  The beauty here in Colorado Springs reminds me of the glory of God’s creation.

J. Michael Smith, President of HSLDA presented the theme for the conference this year: “Be strong and courageous” from Joshua 10:25.  The words “strong” and “courageous” are verbs that involve action.  We need strength and courage for the impossible whatever that may be in your situation.  Sometimes we can’t see the finish line because there are hurdles in the way.

A runner in a hurdle race crouches down in a starting stance. All he can see is the hurdles. And when the gun goes off he starts the race. He stays focused on the finish line.  If you’ve ever watched races like that you can see that the runner jumps over those hurdles, sometimes barely making it and maybe even knocking one over but he never loses his focus on the finish line.  Are you following the thought here?

You’ve started the race in homeschooling for this school year. You’re going to have hurdles ahead of you but remember your goal. Remember what the finish line is. God has called you to homeschool your children. Never forget that no matter how hard it gets. God doesn’t leave us alone. But He calls us to be strong and courageous. As your year progresses and the hurdles come, take the strength and courage to jump over them and go on to the finish line.

In His Service,

Richard Millward
President

Encouraging Words

The Things My Father Taught Me

Author: Kevin Swanson


Almost 25 years have gone by since I graduated from my homeschool in Karatsu, Japan, and there are certain lessons that stand out prominently in my mind about my early education. Believe it or not, most of what I remember did not come from my grammar, history, or science classes. What stands out in my mind are the things that my father taught me.

I remember the first thing my father taught me was that our faith should be fully integrated into our lives. Singing hymns, Bible reading, sermons, missionary biographies, family devotions, and personal devotions filtered through our days at home. Dad figured that we should know more than the Bible stories themselves, so he had us study theology and the great confessions of faith. He made long lists of the best Christian books written in history, and we checked them off as we read them. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Bunyan, Charles Spurgeon, Jonathan Edwards, and others figured prominently on the list.

My father taught me the importance of gratefulness and tried to show us the difference between suffering and complaining. I remember that dad would point out to us how ironic it is that while we enjoy such great comforts and wealth enjoyed in our country; there is more complaining and discontentment than ever. The solution to this problem, as dad saw it, was to always have a spirit of thanksgiving to God for the blessings that He has given to us.

My father taught me quite a lot about self-discipline and hard work. He taught these lessons mainly by his own example. I remember stacking logs for the fireplace on cold, snowy days and getting up at 5:45am each day to get on with the chores. I remember schedules posted on the wall and days filled with projects that dad had dreamed up for us!

My father taught me the importance of God’s law, including those commandments which happen to be unpopular during the time in which we happen to live. Dad didn’t see why we had to conform to the culture in which we lived, especially if that culture had rejected God’s ways. He would not let us forget to take one day in seven as a Sabbath, and taught us to be very careful not to profane the name of God even in veiled expressions.

Having written one of the first books on scientific creationism in Japanese, dad had us study carefully the arguments between creation and evolution. Before leaving home, he wanted to make sure we knew the strong base for creation, and the weakness in evolution’s evidence found in the fossil record as well as its great presupposition of uniformitarianism.

My father taught me wise financial sense, regularly reinforcing the importance of saving, tithing, and giving. I remember him saying, "Count your pennies and your dollars will look after themselves." The class he gave my sister, brother, and me on home economics included such valuable tomes as "How to get everything on sale," "How to buy a quality used car," and "How to fix almost everything in the house yourself."

Now I look back at these lessons, and I find that much of this is what made me what I am today. The value of academics pales in consideration of how these principles have shaped me in my adult life. There is a song written by Paul Overstreet that holds a lot of truth, "I’m seeing my father in me, that’s the way it’s meant to be..." The influence of a father on his children is immeasurable.

The things my father taught me are by no means a complete and perfect list. But I wonder how many fathers have thought about the things that they wish to communicate to their children with regularity and conviction. What are the things we want our children always to remember? And sometimes I wonder what my son will remember from his childhood, and what will matter most in his future, of the things his father taught him.

Permission is granted to reprint any portion of this article, provided the author information is included with the contact e-mail address: office@chec.org.

ENOCH Audio Lending Library

ENOCH Audio Lending Library – Recording Review

Biblical and Classical Education – Scott & Marcia Somerville

 
Most of us have probably heard the term “Classical Education”, but many of us aren’t quite sure what it’s all about.  Marcia Somerville begins this workshop by explaining what a classical education is and why you might want to consider it.  Her husband, Scott, picks up where Marcia left off and explains how we can teach from some of the great books without losing our kids to worldly ideas.  His plan actually teaches our children to look at every idea through the lens of scripture in order to discern what is good. 
 
To order this recording go to http://www.enochnj.org/index.php/resources/lending_library and request Recording #2008023.

ENOCH EVENTS

Essay Contest Winners

Congratulations to the 2009 Essay Contest Winners:

Josephine Teng of Englewood Cliffs
Anna Shaffer of Medford
Micaiah Teng of Englewood Cliffs

Topic: What is a true friend? If possible, give an example of a true friend in your life.

Micaiah Teng, age 10, wrote the essay featured below.  (Please see the June 2009 issue for Josephine’s essay.   We will feature Anna's essay in a future issue)

Ecclesiastes 4:9 says: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” The Bible shows that friends are very important since they can pick up their buddies and cheer them up. True friends should be generous, kind, and helpful. While my friend Timothy is wonderful and he had these qualities, my ultimate friend, Jesus has all these qualities superbly.

True friends should be generous because God wants us to be generous.  Generosity shows that being friends is more important than having stuff and keeping them. Besides sharing toys, books, and electronic games, true friends are willing to share their time talking and listening to their buddies. They will know how to be a blessing because they share with their friends in need. When I was little, I had a friend named Timothy. As eight years olds, we always played imaginary games like: spaceship, clubhouse, and spy adventures. Together, we enjoyed the same food. Not only was Timothy fun to play with, he was also generous. I will never forget how one Sunday afternoon during Sunday School, Timothy gave me gum. He gave it to me because I was tired and I needed sugar. After he shared with me, I thanked him.  It made me feel happy that I have a generous friend. He helped me to learn that I can share with others, too.                                                                                                                                         

True friends should be kind because God wants us to be kind. By being thoughtful, they will encourage their friends. There are many ways true friends could be kind like helping their buddies to understand difficult homework, or taking care of their friend’s prized possessions, and helping them understand a new game. Timothy was kind to me. One time, we were playing clubhouse when we got bored. Then we decided to play video games. Although I didn’t have good games, Timothy had a good one. Unfortunately, I did not understand how to play, but he took the time and explained it to me. After he tried explaining several times, I still did not get it. Instead of yelling at me, like I would have done, he chose an easier game. By being kind and patience, Timothy helped me to understand that I can be kind to others who like me may not be so bright.

True friends should be helpful because they can assist their pals with chores like cleaning up the room and putting away toys. Helpful friends also support their buddies through diets. Although I did not need to lose weight, Timothy did help me with Sunday School work. Often, we helped each other memorize Bible verses.  A year ago, our Sunday School class ended early.  While we were waiting for our parents to pick us up, we had time to do our homework. Timothy finished his assignment but I did not. So he decided to help me. In the end, I was the second student to finish all the work. I don’t think I would have finished so quickly if Timothy had not encouraged me.

While Timothy is a wonderful buddy, I know Jesus is even a better friend. Jesus is absolutely kind because He forgave my sins. When Jesus died on the cross, he gave everyone the opportunity to have everlasting life! Not only is Jesus generous, he is also incredibly generous:  God gave me a Christian family. Growing up in such a family means I have the opportunity to learn more about God. Finally, Jesus is completely helpful. Hebrews 13:6 says, “The Lord is my helper.” Sometimes, I am not sure what the Bible is saying, but He helps me to understand through my dad and my Sunday School teachers. One night God helped me through my fear. My whole family went to church and I stayed at home with my aunt and baby cousins. When they went to bed early, I was in my room by myself. Since it was nighttime and everywhere was quiet, I was very scared. I began to read the Bible and God helped me through until my family came home. When no one could be around, God is my invisible friend.

True friend should be generous, kind, and helpful. Having these qualities will make the friendship last. Ecclesiastes 4:12 says: “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” The three cords are God, Timothy and me. Timothy has all these qualities, but only God has all these qualities perfectly. Even though I enjoyed Timothy’s friendship, God’s friendship will last forever.

Micaiah Teng –
Englewood Cliffs, NJ – Age 10

ENOCH of NJ and Shawnee Mountain Announce Winter Fun Days!

Sue August
 
Beat cabin fever this winter with ENOCH's Winter Fun Days at Shawnee Mountain  in the Poconos.  On January 27-29, homeschoolers from all over New Jersey can ski, snowboard and stay overnight at steeply discounted rates.  This program has something for everyone!  If you've never skied/snowboarded before, just come for at least a day trip and give it a try for as little as $50 including equipment rental and a lesson (regularly priced at $100).  If you're already a winter fun enthusiast, come for multiple consecutive days at even better bargain prices.
 
Area lodging will welcome homeschoolers when you mention the ENOCH discount.  Options include hotel rooms from $55-$99 or timeshare resort condos and townhouses for about $169 per night (sleeps 6).
 
Enjoy fellowship in the lodge with other homeschoolers.  We had a huge section of the lodge pretty much to ourselves last year with lots of room for the little ones to run around and play.  

For answers to FAQs, go to ENOCH’s website.  http://www.enochnj.org/index.php/events/winterfun2010
Price Charts and Registration Forms will be made available by mid-November.  Please spread the word to all your homeschooling friends.  Print the flier from ENOCH’s website and hand it out or post it where homeschoolers will see it.
 
See you on the slopes!

OTHER EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

WELCOME BACK!!

 
Just in time for the start of the new school year, Borders recognizes each teacher, administrator, support staff, homeschooler, professor, religious educator, and school librarian’s efforts to share the love of books and knowledge with their students. We honor your hard and rewarding work with an “apple” of our own by welcoming current and retired teachers to take part in our Educator Appreciation Week, September 29 - October 7.
 
You’ll enjoy 30% off your personal and classroom purchases of list priced books, CDs, DVDs, cafe items, gifts & stationery and more when you bring in your current Classroom or Educator Discount Card, educator ID or pay stub. This is not a coupon-driven event.  Plus, you can now earn Borders Bucks with these purchases with your Borders Reward card.
While you are in our store at Freehold Raceway Mall, be sure to check out the new Borders Teaching Zone where you will find a wealth of resources for your classroom and yourself.
Please share this event information with the educators in your life.   We look forward to meeting you during our Educator Appreciation Week. 
 
Vicki Becker
Sales Account Rep, Business and Educator Services
Borders at Freehold Raceway Mall
Phone: 732-431-3688 x590
Fax: 732-431-4399
vbecker@bordersstores.com

COLLEGE-PREP TUTORING IN PHYSICS OR CHEMISTRY

I am offering college-prep classes in physics and chemistry. I do both 1-on-1 and group tutoring.
Below is the breakdown for my classes. If you need more information, feel free to contact me at
    Cell: 917 215-3298; e-mail:  dan@OnCallTutor.org. Visit our website at www.OnCallTutor.org  Thank you. – Dan Jetter

Rates for 1-on-1 tutoring    - 2 initial hours:    free; Sessions thereafter:    $40/hr        
    Rates for group tutoring    - Above rate ÷ #students in study group    
    Service Area / Location - Central NJ (travel fee for rest of NJ)/in your home (another adult must be present)    

    Qualifications of Tutor - Bio-Medical Researcher / Engineer / HS Teacher, Master's in Education, Already Professionally Tutors On-Line and In Students’ Homes,     National Tutoring Association Member

TCHSA Falcons – New Soccer Teams

By Sue August
 
TCHSA is a competitive homeschool sports league for homeschooled high school students..  Its goal is to field teams that can compete against local private schools.  In the past, they have had successful basketball, baseball and softball teams. 
 
This year, TCHSA expanded its efforts and is fielding a boys’ soccer team and a girls’ soccer team for the first time.  Here are a few comments from soccer team member, Chris Houze.  Chris is 15 and is excited to be playing on the TCHSA Falcons for the first time.  Although he’s played soccer before, he never had the opportunity to play against school teams.  Chris says, “I’ve met a lot of people and learned more about soccer in two practices than in the three seasons I played before.  Coach Wolf really seems into what he’s teaching us.  Our defensive coach is also great, even though he has a hard job getting us to unlearn all our instinctive (and wrong) moves.”
 
If you’d like to come out and cheer them on, their schedule is listed below.  If you’re curious about the level of competition or whether this sports league would be a good fit for your family, you might want to attend a game or two as well.
 For directions to the games, go to http://www.eteamz.com/TCHSA%20Falcons/locations/ or contact Ed Howell at tchsafalcons@yahoo.com

Home School Afternoons at Jersey City Museum

Home School Afternoons at Jersey City Museum are here again and inspired by all new exhibitions!

Don't forget to sign up for our first Home School Afternoon of the year.

Jersey City Museum is pleased to welcome home school families for special tours and workshops designed just for them. During a tour of our exhibitions, works of art are discussed in a family friendly way to encourage thoughtful participation by every member of the group. A hands-on art making session in our beautiful studio classrooms follows each tour, during which artists' concepts are explored in more depth. Our Home School Afternoons are as entertaining as they are educational and meet New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards in Visual Arts, Language Arts Literacy, Mathematics and Social Studies.  

Reservations are required for each individual family. Questions or RSVP to Noaa Stoler, Manager of School Programs, at nstoler@jerseycitymuseum.org or 201-413-0303 ext. 116.  $6 per child. Free for adults.

The program's complete schedule is as follows:

Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:30 - 3:00 pm | The Plot Thickens
Winslow Homer was a master storyteller who used pictures to narrate nineteenth century life in America. Students view Homer's historic prints in Illustrating America and collectively invent stories based on works of art. In the studio, students learn techniques of drawing people in action.
Visual Arts Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5; Language Arts Literary Standards 3.3, 3.4, 3.5; Social Studies Standards 6.1, 6.4, 6.6

Friday, January 22, 2010, 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Getaway Landscapes
Students study works of art that depict historic and scenic views of the Hudson River in the exhibition Hudson Views. Students learn about various elements of landscape painting including atmospheric perspective, foreground, middle ground, background, horizon line and how math concepts help create composition. In the galleries, students slow down their looking and draw from works on view. Later on in the studio, students complete their drawings using a variety of media.
Visual Arts Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5; Language Arts Literary Standards 3.3, 3.4, 3.5; Mathematics Standard 4.2; Social Studies Standards 6.1, 6.4, 6.6

Friday, March 26, 2010 and  Friday, May 21, 2010 1:30 - 3:00 pm | Workshop to be announced.

For more information, please contact  Rita Maria Salpietro , Communications Manager, Jersey City Museum, 201.413.0303 x 144 , rsalpietro@jerseycitymuseum.org, www.jerseycitymuseum.org   

Noetic Learning’s 1st Annual Math Contest

Homeschool students are invited your students to Noetic Learning’s 1st annual math contest. The contest will be held on the week of October 26th, 2009. The contest is open to all homeschooling students from grades 2 to 5!  
Each test consists of 20 problem solving questions. The problems that you’ll find in the Noetic Learning Math Contest are grade-appropriate.   However, some problems will require advanced problem solving skills.
The contest can be administered as a group or individually at home. The contest result will be submitted online. The test results will be evaluated nationally and the students with the 10 best scores in each grade level will be recognized on our web site.  
Bring the thrill of math contest to your home school! For more information, visit http://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest/homeschool or contact Li Kielty at likelty@noetic-learning.com. Thank you!

2009-2010 ART CLASSES

Soli Deo Studio
 
There are still openings available in some classes.
 
We offer elementary and high school art classes, which teach the elements of art and incorporate art history/appreciation.  Students will engage in creative thinking and problem solving, while having an opportunity for self-expression - and fun!

Classes are structured with weekly lessons from September through May.  High School credit and grades are available upon request. All supplies are included in the cost of the class (except film and photo paper for Photography). There is a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee for each student. We offer a 10% discount on the total tuition for more than one student from a family.  
 
The art classes are taught by Jim & Ruth Cottingham, at their Soli Deo Studio, in Delran. Jim & Ruth both have degrees in Art Education and have taught home school art classes for 10 years. They have home schooled seven children and enjoy working with kids of all ages.
 
The art classes offered this year are:
Kindergarten Art:  $225.00 for 32 weeks, $25.00/month; Ages 4-6 offered Tuesday at 2:00 - 2:45 ;
FUNdamental Art:  $270.00 for 32 weeks,  $30.00/month; Grades 1-3 offered Wednesday 1:00-2:00 or Thursday 1:00-2:00; Grades 4-6 offered Wednesday 2:15–3:15 or Thursday 2:15–3:15
Fine Art:  $270.00 for 32 weeks,  $30.00/month; Grades 4-6 offered Thursday 3:30-4:30
Studio Art:  $360.00 for 32 weeks, $40.00/month; Grades 7-12 offered Wednesday 3:30-5:00
Black & White Photography:  $400.00 for 32 weeks , $45.00/month; Grades 9-12 offered Thursday 3:30-5:00
 
For more information or to register please call 856-764-5973 or email soli.deo.studio@gmail.com

KidzArt®

KidzArt® is an extraordinary fine arts education program with curriculum that meets or exceeds the National Standards for Visual Arts, and is based on the concept that drawing builds confidence. By using our simple drawing method and format, KidzArt® allows the student to produce original works of art, complimented with artistic projects and exposure to many artist grade mediums, while enhancing creative self-expression in all areas.  KidzArt® provides the conditions for developing and nurturing creativity with the method and structure used in our classrooms, together with extraordinary, proprietary, copyrighted curriculum that extends to all age groups. Through the use of focus and relaxation exercises, brainstorming sessions, and our ‘mistakes are OK’ philosophy, KidzArt® creates an environment that encourages kids to feel safe.

Classes are taught by our instructors who are certified in our methodology, techniques and format. They go through a rigorous certification process and must pass a detailed evaluation. KidzArt® is a portable program and can be offered anywhere that has sufficient space for a class. Classes are 1 hour long and typically run in 6 week sessions throughout the school year but can be offered bi-weekly or monthly to tailor your needs. Class sizes are limited to 15 students. Session fees are $90 with discounts for enrolling in multiple sessions, as well as sibling discounts. All supplies are included in these prices. We handle all registration and billing, and pride ourselves in leaving our classrooms cleaner than when we arrived.  

I am located in Middletown, NJ (Monmouth County) Contact me at Tresse DeLorenzo, Executive Director, KidzArt®, (732) 872-2357; tresse@kidzartmonmouth.com ; www.kidzartmonmouth.com

Music

Leon De Vose, II is a musician, an ordained minister, Realtor, Associate Broker, Real Estate Licensing Instructor.
He is offering private lessons either at my home studio in East Orange or at your home. He also offers class instruction.
He is interested in organizing an orchestra of homeschooled children.
Class and orchestra rates are negotiable. For more information, please contact him directly at Leon De Vose, II, at info@BrickCityLegacy.com

Music Lessons

Brass instrument teacher (trumpet, trombone, French horn and other low brass) with degree in music, available to come to your home.  Former public school instrumental teacher and director, and music instructor at Mercer20County Community College with experience as conductor of the Bloomfield Symphony Orchestra and local musical theater productions.  Freelance classical and jazz trumpeter.  Host of the weekly broadcast on WWFM, The Buzz on Dixie, which is an hour of Dixieland music and commentary.  References (including from Home School families) available upon request.  Please contact Buzz Herman at maestro2@optonline.net or (609) 273 - 6869.   www.bloomfieldsymphony.org
 
Piano Teacher Seeking homeschooled students and/or Adult Students during daytime hours (Mercer County area). Amy Glennon Watt, aglennon1@verizon.net; (609) 278-4588. Amy Glennon Watt is the Educational Director at the New School for Music Study in Kingston, NJ.  She has written articles on piano teaching that have been published in Keyboard Companion Magazine and is the co-author of four duet collections comprising the Side by Side series, distributed by Alfred Publishing.
 

BOWLING

As this school year is starting, I wanted to remind everyone about our bowling league!   Our bowling league begins on Wednesday, September 23rd, 12:45pm at The Playdrome Center in Cherry Hill (www.playdromebowl.com)

All ages are welcome...under 8 will have bumpers.  The cost is $4.00 per visit, paid up front.

The dates for the 1st half are
September 23rd
October 7th
October 21st
November 4th
November 18th
December 2
December 16

The children will play 2 games each day. There are makeup dates available if you miss a week. The 2nd half will begin in January 2010. We are accepting new members through the month of October, on both the 7th and the 21st. Please contact Kathy Darrow by phone (856)854-5165 or email (preferred) k.darrow@verizon.net to express interest in joining or if you have any questions.

TRIPS

NEW CHILDREN’S AUDIO TOURS BRING LADY LIBERTY AND ELLIS ISLAND TO LIFE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS AND FAMILIES 

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc., is proud to announce the launch of new audio tours for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Immigration Museum which are designed specifically for children. For a single fee, children have the opportunity to enhance their experience at both Islands with these self-guided tours featuring animal characters as guides, produced by the award-winning Discovery Audio.  
The tour is aimed at children ages 6-10 and includes interactive questions and games. At the end of the tour, kids can take a quiz to test their newly gained Statue of Liberty knowledge.  
The Ellis Island Museum Tour is also interactive and includes questions and games to engage the younger audience.
Audio tours are available at The Discovery Audio booths on both islands for a reduced rental fee of $7.25 for Children under 12 and Seniors and $8 for Adults. An additional 10% discount is offered to groups of ten or more, making the audio tour just $6.40 for elementary student groups. Tours are free for the hearing impaired.
Group discounts and advance sales are available through Statue Cruises, which also handles ferry tickets, monument passes and Crown tickets, at 1-877-LADY TIX (1-877-523-9849) or www.statuecruises.com.
For more information, visit www.ellisisland.org.

SIGHT & SOUND, PA

Sight & Sound in Lancaster is offering the following promotion to students and educators - groups smaller than 14:  Good for a Tuesday - Friday show.
In The Beginning: now thru October 17, 2009, $10 per ticket, mention code: ITB9HM
Call Sight & Sound to order: 800-377- 1277 or you can order online at:
 http://www.sight-sound.com

GREAT WOLF LODGE-POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA!

Greetings from Great Wolf Lodge-Pocono Mountains, PA!  We at Great Wolf welcome the opportunity to host the Education Network of Christian Homeschoolers for any future events and we are confident that you will find a group excursion to the Northeast’s largest indoor water park resort an exciting experience.   
Great Wolf Lodge is your resort for friends & family gatherings, field trips, educational retreats, religious outings and more.  With a 78,000 square foot indoor water park, flexible banquet/meeting space and close proximity to area attractions; we create memories that keep our guests returning time after time. 
Great Wolf Lodge offers several different suites, designed for comfort and can accommodate anywhere from 6 to 8 guests per suite.  Some of our suite amenities include:  
* Four (4) Water Park Passes per Day
* Complimentary Wireless Internet  
* Spacious living room
* Pullout Sofa Sleeper
* Refrigerator
* Microwave
* In-room Safe
* Iron/Ironing Board
* Hair Dryer
* Coffee Maker
*  
Great Wolf also offers wonderful dining options from a quick snack to an amazing sit-down dinner prepared by our executive chef, Anthony Burke.  As a special treat, guests can visit our Bear Paw Sweets & Eats for Sweet-tooth satisfaction for anyone craving fresh-baked pastries, ice cream or more than 20 flavors of our famous Wisconsin fudge.  

In addition to the fun you will have in our indoor water park, Great Wolf offers the following:  

Elements Spa Salon - This full-service spa offers a Zen-like atmosphere, Scoops’ Kid Spa, with services designed exclusively for the 12 and under set.  

Cub Club, where our staff is always dreaming up season projects designed to capture the imaginations of your little cubs.  

Gr8_Space, where teens can compete in Guitar Hero, watch movies, go dancing or play X-Box or Nintendo Wii.   
The Northern Lights Arcade where families can try their skill on over 100 different games. 
 
Magi-Quest, a magical game where kids of all ages can battle a dragon or defeat a goblin king during an interactive adventure with a wave of their magic wand.  

And much, much more…….  
Your adventure starts at Great Wolf Lodge – Pocono Mountains.  To see more of what we have to offer, log on to www.greatwolf.com.  
September is the perfect time to schedule an event.  Rates start at just $149.00 for up to four in a room!
Please feel free to contact Elaine Leies, Sales Manager, at Office: 570-213-6013 with any questions or to schedule a tour of our Lodge.  Thank you and I look forward to hosting your groups!   

HOME SCHOOL WEEK AT ROCKING HORSE RANCH

Rocking Horse Ranch “America’s favorite family resort” will be hosting our first annual home school week, November 9th thru 13th. In addition to unlimited horseback riding we offer kayaks, paddle boats, tennis courts (pro available) archery, miniature golf, fishing, hayrides, sing along bonfires, nightly family entertainment and  of course our new Big Splash Indoor Water Park! We added in fun educational demos including horseshoeing, cooking, juggling and nature walks.     

Our all inclusive pricing includes three delicious meal prepared by our award winning culinary team. The longer you stay the more you save with rates as low as $120/ adult and $56/ child. Please call for information and reservations (800) 647-2624.

Visit www.rockinghorseranch.com to learn more about “the most fun your family will ever have!”
    
    

20TH ANNUAL WILDERNESS WILDLIFE WEEK

January 9-16, 2010
HOTEL PIGEON FORGE invites your home school organization to Wilderness Wildlife Week in Pigeon Forge, TN. Celebrate with us a series of outdoor-themed activities designed to connect our visitors with the wide, wonderful world of the Great Smoky Mountains. And in 2010, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of this very special event. Visitors will enjoy the expertise of more than 100 experts as they share their knowledge of all aspects of the great outdoors through more than 50 guided walks and hikes, and more than 175 hands-on seminars and lectures. Music lovers will enjoy tunes performed by authentic Smoky Mountain musicians at our Appalachia Fest concert. 
Call us at 1-866-896-2950 for our special Home School Rates.
2179 Parkway , Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 , www.hotel-pigeonforge.com

HOME SCHOOL DAYS AT LONGWOOD GARDENS

January 27, 2010 (snow date February 1, 2010).  During Operation Pollination, students discover the connection of living systems as they investigate why flowering plants have co-evolved with their pollinator partners for millions of years.  
February 24, 2010 (snow date March 2, 2010).  During Capture It, students embark on an artistic voyage that explores the world of garden-inspired art.  Students create their own artwork using different media and techniques. 
Both days provide lessons for students in grades K-8.  Each program is $5 per student and $5 per accompanying adult.  Payment and registration must be done prior to visit by calling our Group Visits Office at 610-388-1000 ext. 177.  Registration opens October 15, 2009. 
 

PUBLICATION DATES

ENOCH of NJ e-Newsletter NEXT DEADLINE

 Here are the fall deadlines for the ENOCH of NJ e-Newsletters.  The deadlines are firm and coordinated so that we can get you a fresh newsletter by the first of each month.    Thanks.

November 2009 issue: Sunday, October 25
December 2009 issue: Tuesday, November 24

Send all submissions to newsletter@enochnj.org.  This deadline serves the purpose of allowing time for editing and formatting the newsletter in order that time-sensitive information can be posted and mailed in a timely manner.

Final editing begins at the deadline.  Submissions prior to the deadline are always welcome and encouraged.
 
Posting and emailing is normally by the 1st of the month (except for the June issue).
 
Thanks for your help in getting the newsletter delivered promptly.

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