Events

Please check back often - this page changes constantly. We are always looking for more free events that support the homeschool community! If you have a free event you would like to be added to our page, you can email whooffice@washhomeschool.org

Washington Homeschool Organization 2013 Student Expo

Come see their work on display during the Annual Homeschool Convention, June 14th & 15th, 2013, at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup.

Prizes will be awarded based on judging with individual age and category awards for the following age divisions: Ages 5-9 Ages 10-13 Ages 14-18. Prizes will also be awarded based on a People’s Choice vote.

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Speech & Debate Workshop - June 14th at Puyallup Fair & Events Center
Eloquent. Effective. Persuasive. Insightful. Truth Speakers.
These are some of the words that describe homeschooled teens who compete in speech and debate! Many families have found that participation in speech and debate is outstanding preparation for college and career opportunities. Here’s your teen’s opportunity to try it out for a day, during the WHO convention! While you attend the convention, your student can attend the Homeschool Speech and Debate Workshop, Friday June 14 9am-5pm, right there at the fairgrounds.

During this one-day workshop, students will learn to listen with discernment, and develop skills that help them “think on their feet” and respond to questions quickly and knowledgeably. They’ll learn the keys to developing a comfortable, natural speaking style that gives them the confidence and ability to communicate their ideas clearly, in a way that is interesting for any audience.

Interested? Visit www.wahomeschoolspeechdebate.weebly.com for more information and to register!

6th Annual Junior Authors Short Story Contest
Opens January 1, 2013
Closes June 30, 2013
Open to ages 9 – 21
Prizes for top 6 in 4 age categories FREE to enter Submit electronically
Feedback option is available
Complete details for 2013 and results from past years are online at: www.juniorauthorscontest.com

The Science dome is  an immersive and interactive 38’ dome-shaped screen that allows you to; view the night sky from anywhere in the known universe on a cloudy day, be immersed in an alien environment with breathtaking full-dome images, explore the Egyptian pyramids, fly through the human body and so much more. For more information, check out the website: http://wp.pierce.ctc.edu/blog/sciencedome/

Pacific Science Center WetLab Academy Seminars/Workshops

Wet Lab Academy

High school students have the opportunity to step away from the traditional high school chemistry curriculum at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue. Utilizing our state-of-the-art laboratory and field equipment, students perform scientific investigations taking advantage of the living laboratory of the Mercer Slough Nature Park.

The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is located at 1625 118th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98004. To register call (206) 443-2925. For updated schedule information visit http://pacificsciencecenter.org/Mercer-Slough/wetlab-academy-seminars.html or email questions to wetlabacademy@pacsci.org.

Maritime Event Center

Free Fieldtrip Programs during the 2010-2011 school year.

The Maritime Education Initiative's goal is to educate youth about the maritime industry's vibrant and vital role in the economy, culture, and history of the Northwest. We believe that understanding the maritime industry means understanding our local economy, both past and present, the importance of our region and to global trade, and it's relationship to our community, our nation, and our environment.

For additional program details, please contact us at 206.269.1108 or visit MaritimeEducationInitiative.org.

Volunteer Options for Home Schooling Youth 16 and Over – Read to Young Children

More than half of all kindergartners in our state are entering school without the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills they need to be successful.  Research shows that those who start behind often stay behind.   The good news is that reading with kids on a regular basis can make a real difference. That's why we are inviting you to become a Volunteer Reader for United Way of King County.

We're looking for friendly, responsible people to read with young kids—one-on-one (not group reading)—at select preschools, Head Start classrooms, and child care centers throughout King County (all sites and shift times are listed via weblink below). Volunteers are needed during weekday daytime hours, and need to be at least 16 years old.

Did you know that a typical child from a low-income family enters kindergarten with a listening vocabulary of 3,000 words, while a typical child of a higher income family enters with a listening vocabulary of 20,000 words?  Volunteer Readers can help bridge that gap with books.

By simply committing 1-2 hours a week of your time for a minimum or six months, you can have a profound impact on the lives and outcomes of young children in our community.

For more information including sites and shift times: www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org/readers or call 206.461.3656

Looking for other volunteer opportunities?

You can find this thousands of other volunteer opportunities on the United Way of King County Volunteer Center website: www.uwkc.org/volunteer .   You can tailor your search by age ranges of children.

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