HEART OF TEXAS
Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
DECEMBER 2018 ISSUE
Home School News and Events
Dear Home School Families and Friends,
We are excited to share information that we feel may be of interest to home schoolers in North Texas. Please share this newsletter with your friends or other homeschooling families in your network.
If you use content from this newsletter for placement within your own newsletter, website, or other communications, pleaseacknowledge the HEART of Texas
newsletter as your source via a link to our website:
www.heartoftex.org.
If you know of an event or activity that would benefit other home schoolers, please drop us a line at editor@heartoftex.org so we can share it in our next bi-weekly e-newsletter.
Support groups meeting listings are free. If you are a new group please contact us so we can also add you to our database so families can find you. Non-profit clubs and organizations that are in partnership with HEART of Texas can also promote their meetings in our newsletter. Advertising space is available for those wishing to advertise their businesses, proms/dances, classes, workshops, conventions/conferences, job listings, or other opportunities. Special rates and other benefits are given to businesses and organizations which partner with us. Email us for more information about our Partnership Programs.
Additionally, if you or anyone in your homeschool group would like to submit articles, or volunteer to serve on our newsletter or advertising teams, please contact us at editor@heartoftex.org.
We would love to hear from you!
www.HEARTofTex.org
You can also "Like" HEART of Texas on Facebook!
Our deadlines are as follows:
the 1st of the month, for the mid-month issue;
the 15th of the month for the issue that goes out at the beginning of the following month.
Please send all submissions to editor@heartoftex.org for consideration in the newsletter.
Thanks so much!
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Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc., (HEART of Texas) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to serving the home schooling support groups, leaders and families in our regional service area. Our mission is to provide leadership, training, resources and support within the home school community through communications, networking activities, and events directed at home school support groups, leaders, and families in the Greater Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding North Texas region.
This information is provided as a service to our fellow home schoolers. HEART of Texas does not necessarily endorse, warrant, or represent any of the activities, events, or organizations listed, or their content, views, opinions, or recommendations. Please use your own judgment when considering taking part in or attending any of these events or activities or visiting any of the websites or links provided. HEART of Texas assumes no responsibility for the content of any ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered.
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
December 2018
Through Dec 31 -- Early Bird Registration for HEART of Texas Regional Home School College Night
Through Jan 6, 2019 -- FWMSH: Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Dec 1 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Walk
Dec 1 -- Texas Discovery Gardens: Stories & More!
Dec 1 -- Texas Discovery Gardens: Composting with Your Family
Dec 1 -- Nash Farm: Victorian Christmas Tours
Dec 1 -- FW Botanic Garden: Japanese Fall Festival
Dec 1-- Library Book Sale: Wichita Falls
Dec 1 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike; Long Winter's Nap
Dec 1 -- Kimbell (Children's Workshop): Shapes & Silhouettes: Monotype Prints
Dec 1 -- Nasher (First Saturdays): Big Idea: Celebration/Art Project: Party Hats
Dec 1 -- Log Cabin Village: Holidays at the Hearth & Santa Photos
Dec 1 -- Dallas Symphony Orchestra: A John Williams Family Christmas
Dec 1 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Dec 1 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Navigation Revelation: Map & Compass
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Survival Fire
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Reading Ranger Campfire Stories - Christmas Edition
Dec 1-2 -- Camp Tonkawa: Outdoor Cooking
Dec 2 -- FW Nature Center: Canyon Ridge Hike; Nature Hike
Through Dec 2 -- HEART Partner Dallas Summer Musicals: Elf (Broadway Musical)
Through Dec 2 -- Plano Children's Theater: A Charlie Brown Christmas (NTPA-Plano)
Dec 3 -- Dallas Arboretum (Homeschool Day): 12 Days Math
Dec 3 -- FW Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Dec 4 -- Kimbell (Pictures & Pages): A Hat for Mrs. Goldman, A Story about Knitting & Love
Dec 6 -- Texas Discovery Gardens: Stories & More!
Dec 6 -- Nasher Sculpture Cntr:(Homeschool Workshop): Take a Chance on Me
Dec 7 -- Nash Farm: Christmas Decorating
Dec 6 -- Nasher Sculpture Cntr: (Homeschool Workshop): Growing as an Artist (ages 13-17)
Dec 7 -- Tyler SP: Nature Wonderland Hike
Dec 7 -- Tyler SP: A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Dec 7-16 -- Plano Children's Theater: Scrooge! The Musical (NTPA - Plano)
Dec 8 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Bird Walk
Dec 8 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
Dec 8 -- Library Book Sale: Kerrville
Dec 8 -- Nash Farm: Farmstead Christmas Celebration
Dec 8 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 8 -- FW Botanic Garden: Christmas High Tea
Dec 8 -- Fort Richardson SP: Ghosts of Christmas Past
Dec 8 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Dec 8 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Penitentary Hollow Wild Walk
Dec 8 -- Tyler SP: Nature Wonderland Hike
Dec 8 -- Tyler SP: A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Dec 8 -- Lake Tawakoni SP: Twinkle Tour
Dec 8 -- Kimbell (Kid's Drop-In): ARTventures: Bookmaking
Dec 8-Jan 20 -- Dallas Children's: The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Jack Keats
Dec 8-9 -- Camp Tonkawa: Backpacking Camp
Dec 8 & 9 -- Dallas Heritage Village: Candlelight
Dec 9 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Through Dec 9 -- Dallas Museum of Art: Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit
Through Dec 9 -- Dallas Museum of Art: Asian Textiles: Art & Trade Along the Silk Road
Through Dec 9 -- Plano Children's Theater: Elf, Jr (Frisco Disc Center)
Dec 10 -- Fossil Rim: Wolves
Dec 11 -- FW Botanic Garden: Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
Dec 12 -- GDYO: Holiday Magic Concert
Dec 12 & 15 -- Dallas Heritage (Barnyard Buddies): Mrs. Wish-Washy's Farm
Dec 13 -- Nash Farm: Christmas Parlor Sociable
Dec 14 -- Heritage Farmstead Museum (Fun on the Farm): Cookies with Santa
Dec 15 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Christmas at the Cabin
Dec 15 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 15 -- Kimbell (Kid's Drop-In): ARTventures: Bookmaking
Dec 15 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas -Music & Poetry
Dec 15 -- Tyler SP: Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Dec 15 -- Tyler SP: Birding 101: Introduction to Birding- Everyone's a Birder!
Dec 15 -- Tyler SP: Taking Care of Winter Birds
Dec 16 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 19-Jan 6 -- Dallas Summer Musicals: The Phantom of the Opera
Dec 21-22 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Primitive LLELA (Overnight)
Dec 22 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 23 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Through Dec 22 -- Artisan (Children's): Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Through Dec 22 -- Artisan Theater (Main Stage): Meet Me in St. Louis
Through Dec 22 -- River Bend Nature Center: ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display
Through Dec 23 -- Casa Manana: Twas the Night Before Christmas
Through Dec 23 -- Dallas Children's: Magic Tree House Holiday Musical: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens
Dec 27 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Archery (ages 5-18)
Dec 27 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Center After Hours
Dec 28-Jan 1 -- Dallas Children's: Lone Star Circus Forever
Dec 29 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 29 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Kids Christmas Bird Count
Dec 29 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
Dec 29 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Kid's Wildeness Survival
Dec 30 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
January 2019
Through Jan 16 -- Early Registration for HEART of Texas Regional Home School College Night
Jan 19-20 --HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Survival Through the Seasons - Winter
Jan 22 -- HEART of Texas: Regional Home School College Night in Grapevine
Jan 26 --HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Horsemanship Day Camp (ages 7 & up)
Jan 30 --HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Primitive Survival Day Camp (1)
FEATURED ARTICLES
HEART of Texas: Social Media Coordinator Needed!
Are You Connected Yet? -- Anne Gebhart, HEART of Texas
Wanted: Homeschool Veterans to Help Get Families Off to a Successful Start
No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families
NEST Family Learning Offering Discount to Our Newsletter Readers
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries -- North Texas
Other Libraries are Welcome to Include Their Events – contact editor@heartoftex.org
Arlington Public Library
Bedford Public Library
Fort Worth Public Library
Hurst Public Library
Lewisville Public Library
McKinney Public Library System
Rockwall County Library
Tyler Public Library
READING REWARD PROGRAMS
2. Book It! Reading Program -- Enrollment: May 1 through 2nd Friday in June each year
3. Braums Book Buddy Reading Program --
Six Flags Read to Succeed --
CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS
4. BEST Robotics
5. FIRST Lego League: WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE
6. Texas State Fish-Art Contests -- Deadline March 31 (yearly contest)
7. National Engineers Week
8. USA Mathematical Talent Search
9. Igniting Creative Energy Challenge for K-12 -
10. Texas Beef Leaders of Tomorrow Contest --
CIVICS/GOOD CITIZENSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
11. City of Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board -- Fort Worth
12. City of North Richland Hills Teen Court -- North Richland Hills
13. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court -- Hurst-Euless-Bedford
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for Graduating Seniors
15. National Congressional Art Competition -- Districts 3, 4, 5, 12, 24, 26, 30
HOME SCHOOL GROUPS/ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Enrichment Program or Homeschool Classes
16. Center for Home Education -- Watauga
17. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
18. Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas -- Cedar Hill/SW Dallas area
19. E.A. Young Academy -- North Richland Hills
20. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
21. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Homeschool Association -- HEB and surrounding areas
22. JOY Christian Academy -- Decatur
23. Matthew Road Academy -- Grand Prairie
24. Morning Glory Academy -- Hurst
25. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
26. THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
27. Quo Vadis Educators -- Garland
28. Vine Academy -- McKinney
29. Westcliff Tutoring Physics Classes -- Southwest Ft Worth
HOME SCHOOL CLUBS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Club
30. GEMS Girl's Club
31. Dallas STEAM Explorers
32. Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering
BOOK SALES & OUR PARTNERING HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
33. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
34. Center for Home Education -- Watauga
35. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS, ZOOS, & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your program
36. Camp Tonkawa (Day Camps and Outdoor Education) -- Collinsville
37. Dallas Arboretum -- Dallas
38. Dallas Zoo -- Dallas
39. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
40. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens -- Fort Worth
41. Fort Worth Japanese Gardens -- Fort Worth
42. Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Classes -- Fort Worth
43. Fossil Rim
44. Haven's Horses (Horsemanship & Outdoor Education)-- Keller
45. Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney
46. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
47. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
48. Nash Farm -- Grapevine
49. Oliver Nature Park -- Mansfield
50. Ride with Pride -- Southlake
51. River Bend Nature Center - Wichita Falls
52. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch -- Pilot Point
53. Texas Discovery Gardens -- Dallas
54. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
Purtis Creek State Park -- Athens
Cedar Hill State Park -- Cedar Hill
Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Denton
Eisenhower State Park -- Denison
Dinosaur Valley State Park -- Glen Rose
Fort Richardson SP and HS/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway -- Jacksboro
Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway -- Mineral Wells
Tyler State Park -- Tyler
Lake Tawakoni State Park -- Wills Point
PERFORMING ARTS
55. Artisan Center Theater Performances -- Hurst
56. Breitling Youth Theater/Acting for Children Performances -- Garland
57. Cantare Performance Choir -- Southlake
58. Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse Performances -- Fort Worth
59. Cottage Theater Performances -- Watauga
60. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances -- Dallas
61. Dallas Summer Musicals -- Dallas
62. Dallas Symphony Orchestra -- Dallas
63. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra -- Fort Worth
64. Genesis Theater -- Plano
65. Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra -- Dallas
66. Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory -- Dallas
67. Plano Children’s Theater Performances -- Plano
68. Shine -- Plano
69. Texas Ballet Theater Performances -- Special Pricing -- Dallas/Ft. Worth
70. Texas Ballet Theater Dance School -- Dance Classes -- Fort Worth
71. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances
ART AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS
72. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
73. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits -- Dallas
74. Kimbell Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
Admission to the museum's Permanent Collection is always FREE
75. Perot Museum -- Dallas
76. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
77. Nasher Sculpture Center -- Dallas
OMNI & 3D FILMS
78. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History
79. 3D Films at the Perot Museum in Dallas -- Perot Museum
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
80. Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
81. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
82. Old Red Museum -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
83. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
84. North Texas District Science Fair for Home Schoolers
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your non-profit Sport/PE program
86. Aqua Kids -- Flower Mound & Keller
88. Best Gymnastics -- Flower Mound
89. Bowman Sports -- Roanoke, Prosper, Haltom City, McKinney, Flower Mound
90. 316 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (316BJJ) -- Rockwall
91. Christian Martial Arts -- Bedford
92. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization
94. DasCHE Spartans -- DeSoto
95. Home School Athletic Association
96. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
97. Home School Golf Program -- Lantana Golf Club
98. Homeschool Swim -- The Colony Aquatic Park -- The Colony
99. Homeschool Swim & Swim Team -- Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium-- Allen
100. Parker-Tarrant Home School
101. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
102. THESA Riders Home School Association
103. Training For Confidence Martial Arts School -- Colleyville
104. Turbo Techniques -- Flower Mound
SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Become a HEART of Texas Support Group Partner to list your Support Group here!
105. HEART of Texas Mentor Program
106. DFW Speech and Debate Club -- Coppell
107. Denton County Christian Home School Association -- Denton
108. Irving Home Schoolers -- Irving
109. PEACH -- Plano
COLLEGE PREP
110. SAT Test Dates
111. Master the SAT Classes with Jean Burk
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
112. Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Scholarship
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities must indicate a direct homeschool interest to be included in this listing.
113. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
114. Laugh in Another Language: Host a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdvENTURES
115. Home School Weekday Volun-Teens Program -- Fort Worth Zoo
116. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Meals On Wheels, Tarrant County
117. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Johnson & Ellis Counties
118. Home School Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
119. Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange Program
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
120. Reading Programs
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR:
MATTHEW ROAD ACADEMY IS HIRING!
Matthew Road Academy is hiring!
MRA is an educational model where parents and teachers partner together not only to achieve academic goals, but also to point students back to Christ in all areas of their lives. We offer core and elective courses for 3rd – 12th grades. Students attend MRA on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and high school science labs meet on Fridays. Instructors assign at-home assignments, and students complete that work and return it the following week for grading.
Matthew Road Academy is a great fit for teachers who love teaching but do not want to teach in a full time environment. Retired teachers, college professors, and past teachers turned homeschool parents are all great candidates for working here!
If you are interested in joining a school where teachers partner with parents, then prayerfully consider Matthew Road Academy. We are actively seeking to fill many teaching positions. Please fill out our employment inquiry form so that we can know your skills, interests, and availability. www.matthewroadacademy.org/employment-inquiry/
You may also send a resume. admin@matthewroadacademy.org
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HEART of Texas: Social Media Coordinator!
If you enjoy spending time on Facebook or Twitter, you may have what it takes to be our Social Media coordinator!
This is a volunteer position that will require approximately 2 hours a week. Students can use this position as a way
to earn Community Service Hours toward graduation. Please contact us for more information!
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Are You Connected Yet?
-- Anne Gebhart, Regional Director, HEART of Texas
In the 70s, Bell Telephone created a television commercial encouraging people to, "reach out and touch someone" with a phone call. Back then, talking on the phone was one of the few ways people could "reach out" to others to say "hi" or offer a timely word of encouragement. When news had to be spread within an organization or group quickly, leaders would often coordinate a "phone tree," where one person would call another person with a message, and that person would call the next person on the list to deliver the message, and so on. It worked pretty well back during a time when people were home and answered their phones.
We've come a long way since the 70s in terms of technology. The home phone (land line) is quickly growing obsolete as people gravitate toward phones they can keep in their purse or pocket. Yesterday's phone trees have given way to today's email lists, today's cell phones do a whole lot more than call people, and we have many communication options to choose from when we wish to "reach out" to someone.
While the ways we communicate have changed since the 70s, there is something that has not changed: the need to be connected to others. This is especially true of new homeschool families looking for encouragement and support, but even we older homeschoolers need to remember the importance of connecting with others even if we feel like we're doing okay on our own.
The Bible instructs us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 to "encourage each other and build one another up."
How can we do this unless we are in communication (fellowship) with others?
Hebrews 10:24-25 says that we should "encourage each other, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
We certainly have lots of communication tools at our disposal to "reach out" and encourage each other! If you see as I do the darkness and grim events all around us, you probably recognize that we all need lots of encouragement to keep us headed in the right direction. Is it possible that we need to be more in communication with others than those in the 70s? While technology can be a bane in many regards, we have never had so many different ways to communicate and encourage each other as we do today -- and just in time for End-Times Encouragement!
Ever wonder how often we are to encourage each other? The answer may come as a surprise. According to Hebrews 3:13, we are to encourage others "every day, as long as it is called 'today". Every day. Whew! That's a tough one for me because I'm not always in the mood to encourage others. Some days I can be pretty grumpy. But, the beauty of today's versatile phones and computers is that they give us options that don't require us to be "up" for a phone call. We can send a text. We can post a message on Facebook. We can send an email. We can even "share" something that someone else sent. We are no longer limited to the phone to make a timely deposit into someone else's Encouragement Account.
Encourage each other. Even more as the Day draws near. Every day.
Are you connected?
If not, we can help.
The mission of HEART of Texas is to provide leadership, information, training, and educational support to the families and support group leaders in North Texas. We have an extensive database of homeschool groups, classes and other resources, and part of what we do in serving this region is to help families find what they need to be successful as they endeavor to teach and train their children.
We also host a variety of regional events such as our annual HEART of Texas Regional College Night, a Regional Home School Expo, homeschool informational meetings, a Nuts & Bolts Conference where parents can learn more in-depth how to homeschool from Kindergarten through High School and Beyond, and other special events as opportunities arise.
In short, we help people make connections.
We connect homeschool families with groups, classes, resources, and information to educate their children in a way that is best for their family.
We connect support group leaders with other leaders, and with training to help them to be effective leaders. It takes more than one organization to serve North Texas homeschoolers, and we are happy to support the leaders who serve with us.
We connect businesses and organizations with the homeschool community through events and our Partner Program.
We connect community leaders and elected officials with issues that are important to homeschoolers.
We'd love to connect with you! Here are just a few ways to do that:
Subscribe to our free biweekly enewsletter, chock-full of events and activities going on all across the region.
Become a member of HEART of Texas to connect with our wide array of Partner Discounts and Benefits.
Become a volunteer! We have many opportunities for adults as well as students to volunteer with HEART of Texas while helping to serve the homeschool community in a meaningful way.
If you are a veteran homeschooler or support group leader looking for a way to support the next generation of homeschooling families, consider becoming a Mentor.
And if you'd like to speak by phone, we can still do that too! Just include your number when you email.
Thank you for connecting with us!
Anne Gebhart, is the regional director of HEART of Texas, and co-founder with Dave, her husband of 26 years. They have homeschooled their 6 children for 22 years. For more information about HEART of Texas, or to subscribe to their FREE newsletter of activities, events, and field trip ideas, visit heartoftex.org.
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Looking for a Way to Serve?
Do you fit any of these categories:
Have you graduated your kids but want to find a way to stay connected in the homeschool community?
Did you have a successful homeschool experience & now are looking for a way to give back?
Do you have a desire to be a blessing other homeschool families looking to get started?
We have a great opportunity for you!
HEART of Texas is now recruiting mentors for its 2018-2019 Homeschool Mentor Program. The purpose of the Mentor Program is to provide real-time, face-to-face, one-on-one help for new homeschool moms and dads who are starting their homeschool journey. We will provide training and materials.
Support Group Leaders: If you have someone interested in taking this on for your group, this may be a great way to help us
refer people to your group, to get help with figuring out the first steps in homeschooling! Mentors commit to serve at least one family for one school year, and agree to meet a minimum of one time a month.
If you are a veteran home educator who would like the opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of home schoolers, please consider becoming a HEART of Texas Homeschool Mentor. Please email Anne regarding the program (include Mentor in subject line) and she will connect you with our Mentor Coordinator.
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No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families!
Mike & Debi Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries would love to send your home school group FREE magazines! They have set aside some extra copies just for your group to pass out at your monthly meeting. To request copies for families in your group, please email Debi Pearl with the number of magazines you need, and where to mail them.
Or, if your family would like to get your own FREE subscription, visit their site and sign up for their
magazine.
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NEST Family Learning Offering Special Discount to Our Readers
NEST Family Learning has partnered with HEART of Texas to offer a special discount to readers of our newsletter!
Simply visit this link to start shopping and begin enjoying your savings today! Use coupon code "HEART" when placing your order.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1. LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES
To find out what programs your local libraries have going on, visit the website below. It includes links to public libraries all over Texas, so you and your kids can get in on the adventure of reading.
https://www.publiclibraries.com/texas.htm
BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 2424 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2373
Contact: Carrie Glinderman
Spring 2017-2018 Dates
TBD
TUESDAYS -- Sprouts Story Time
(for the more active child)
Time: 10 a.m.–10:20 a.m.
TUESDAYS -- Story Book Club
(for the child who is ready to be a sitter and listener)
Time: 11 a.m.–11:25 a.m.
THURSDAYS -- Peapods Story Time
(for babies 2 years and under and their caregiver.)
Registration is required for this program.
For More Information: Contact Kids Help Desk at 817-952-2373
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FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
CENTRAL LIBRARY BRANCH
Location: 500 W. 3rd St
817-871-7701
DIAMOND HILL/JARVIS
Location: NE 35th Street
817-624-7331
EAST BERRY LIBRARY
Location: 4300 E. Berry St.
817-536-1945
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 6301 Bridge St.
817-871-6436
MEADOWBROOK LIBRARY
Location: 2800 Stark St.
817-451-0916
NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
Location: 601 Park Street
817-626-8241
NORTHWEST BRANCH
Location: 6228 Crystal Lake Dr
817-392-5420
RIDGLEA LIBRARY
Location: 3628 Bernie Anderson Drive
817-737-6619
RIVERSIDE LIBRARY:
Location: 2913 Yucca Avenue
817-838-6931
SHAMBLEE LIBRARY
Location: 959 East Rosedale St.
817-871-6621
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 4001 Library Ln.
817-782-9853
SUMMERGLEN LIBRARY
Location: 4205 Basswood Blvd.
817-232-0478
WEDGWOOD LIBRARY
Location: 3816 Kimberly Ln.
817-292-3368
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HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 901 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, TX 76053
817-788-7300
Contact: Click Here to email
Ages 1-3
MON/THURS: Toddler Time
10am-3pm
Ages 3-6
TUESDAYS: Story Time
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Elementary Ages and Up
MONDAYS: Chess Club
4 p.m.–5 p.m.
7th - 12th Graders
FIRST THURSDAY: Teen Game Night
7 p.m.
To put your collection on exhibit at the Hurst Library: Contact the Information Specialist to fill out a form with your contact information and a description of your collection. To be considered, personal collections must meet the Library display criteria.
Live Homework Help (online tutoring)
Hurst Public Library now offers Live Homework Help
Subjects: math, science, social studies, and English
Time: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free - must have a Hurst Library Card
How To Access: Visit www.hurst.lib.tx.us
From a library computer, or from your home PC or Mac
Spanish-speaking tutors are available to help students in math and science.
All sessions are confidential and monitored for quality and safety.
For More Information: Call Youth Services at 817-788-7302 or www.hurst.lib.tx.us
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LEWISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 1197 W. Main Street, Lewisville, 75067
Contact: Click Here to email or call 972-219-3577
STEM KITS available for check-out!!
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our STEM kits contain materials such as books, DVDs, and equipment for conducting experiments, with each kit focusing on a specific STEM concept. These kits are most appropriate for children in grades 2-6 and are a great way for you and your children to explore a variety of STEM topics together through fun, hands-on learning activities.
How do I check out a STEM kit?
STEM kits are available to anyone with a Lewisville Public Library card, and cards are free to all Texas residents. For more information about applying for a Lewisville Public Library card, visit: https://www.cityoflewisville.com/index.aspx?page=207#librarycard
STEM kits check out for one week with no renewal and are limited to one kit per card at a time.
What kits are available?
Astronomy
Bridges
Force and Motion
Human Body
Light and Color
Math: Measurement
Microscopy
Nature
Weather
Sustainability Kits (developed in partnership with Lewisville’s Office of Sustainability):
Alternate Energy Sources and Conservation
Water Convervation
Field Observation Backpacks (developed in partnership with LLELA):
Birds Field Observation Backpack
Bugs and Butterflies Field Observation Backpack
For more information: Lewisville Public Library’s Youth Services Desk at 972-219-3577.
2018 Weekly Classes and Events
(Thursdays) – Prime Explorations (ages 6-8)
4pm
Join us every week for S.T.E.A.M. classes that incorporate age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities. Space is limited, and a free ticket is required to attend. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services desk beginning 30 minutes before the class start time on the day of the event.
(Last Sunday of the month) – LegoMania! (all ages)
2pm
We have lots of LEGO and DUPLO blocks for building, so bring your imagination and create whatever you like! Each month features a different building theme.
(2nd Monday of month) – Family Craft Night
7pm
Bring the family for make-and-take crafts on the second Monday of each month. All supplies are provided.
*Note: Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during these events.
LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH -- Maker Mondays (Grades 6-12)
4:30pm
Put your creativity to work in these maker workshops for teens (grades 6-12)!
Schedule TBA
THIRD THURSDAYS at 7pm -- Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12)
Calling all teens! Let your voice be heard -- help create the teen experiences you would like to see at your library. Pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk.
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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McKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Location: 101 E. Hunt Street
McKinney, TX 75069
972-547-READ
Contact: Click Here to email or call 972-547-7319
Program Calender: Click Here
Preschool Programs: For children from birth through entering Kindergarten. Tickets will be handed out for all preschool programs beginning at 10am
STORYTIMES
Fun with Baby: 6-17 mos & caregiver.
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
Hold My Hand: 18mos-3 yr & caregiver
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
On My Own: 3-5 yr olds
When: Tuesdays
Time: 11am
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
18 mos-3 yrs old: child and caregiver
When: Mondays
Time: 10:15am
3 through 5 year olds: Independent child
When: Mondays
Time: 11am
FAMILY STORY TIME
For caregiveres and children of all ages
When: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Details: For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Animal Kingdoms: Learn about different areas of the world and the animals who live there.
Time: 3:30-4:15pm
When: Jan 15: Super Heroes; Feb 12: Artists
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ROCKWALL COUNTY LIBRARY
Location: 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-204-7700
Contact: Click Here to email
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TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
(all events are free and open to the public)
Location: 201 S. College Ave
One block southwest of the square in downtown Tyler
Contact: Evelyn James – 903-593-7323 or Click Here to email
Preschoolers DayCare StoryShare
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Storyroom
Friends share stories, songs, and books with childcare groups.
Please email or call to register
ReadAloud Crowd
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Storyroom
Storyteller Evelyn James and friends share songs, stories, and simple crafts with preschoolers and their families
AfterSchool Rules!
THURSDAYS
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium
A reading incentive program for children in grades K-5
Reading games and activities PLUS! One on one reading time with middle and high school “reading buddies”
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ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Southeast Branch of the Arlington Library is starting a program called: “Homeschool Thursdays”. Being held every other Thursday from 1:30pm to 3:00 and will include science projects, books, crafts, poetry and more.
For More Information: Contact Here
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2. BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM
Who Can Participate: Children in grades K-6.
The Book It! Reading Program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs from October 1 through March 31 each school year. It is available for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade.
The reading program allows the children to earn free personal pan pizzas for meeting their reading goals.
Important Note: Support groups may not register families for the program. Each home school family will need to enroll individually to be able to participate, for their children in grades K-6th grade. They must not be attending another educational facility.
For Detailed Program Information: Click Here
To Enroll Your Homeschool: Click Here
Book It! Hotline: 1-800-426-6548
Hotline hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST (Monday through Friday)
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3. BRAUMS BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM
The Braum's Book Buddy program gives children the opportunity to read for delicious prizes from Braum's! This program is open to home school families!
Who Can Participate: Children in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
School must be located within 30 miles of a Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store.
Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.
Once supplies run out, we cannot accept any more schools.
Program Runs: October through end of school year.
Reward: Each child can earn up to six Braum's treats throughout the year including Single Dip Sundaes, Single Dip Ice Cream Cones and more! The best part...it costs nothing to participate in Braum's Book Buddy reading program. We're happy to offer this program to elementary schools and home schools absolutely free! At Braum's, we want to promote a positive attitude in children for a lifetime love of reading.
How does Book Buddy work?
Teachers distribute Braum's Book Buddy booklets to their students and then monitor book reading by placing a Book Buddy sticker in the student's booklet for each book read. When a student has read six books, the teacher rewards the student with a coupon for a free treat from Braum's!
To Enroll: Click Here
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SIX FLAGS READ TO SUCCEED
Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn free tickets to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read.
To register for Read To Succeed for the school year, please click the Registration link below. Even if you participated last year, you will need to register again for the new school year.
View the Eligibility Rules
To Register: Click here
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4. BEST ROBOTICS
BEST is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.
For more information: Click Here
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5. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE: FLL WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE
Challenge Release: Click here for more information about the FLL WORLD CLASS Challenge
If you are interested in coaching or being involved next year:
visit the website to learn more.
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6. TEXAS STATE FISH-ART CONTEST
ENTRIES DUE MARCH 31 (ongoing annual contest)
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is the official host for the Texas State-Fish Art Contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever. All Texas entries in the annual contest are to be sent to TFFC for judging. Winning Texas entries will be forwarded to Wildlife Forever to compete for national best of show and art of conservation stamp honors.
About the Contest: The State-Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to spark the imaginations of students while providing valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas' aquatic resources. We also offer you the choice to use our free lesson plan.
Who Can Participate: All Texas students in grades K through 12. Four winners from each state will be selected, one winner per grade group (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), for a total of 200 winners nationwide.
Prizes: All contestants will receive a certificate of participation. Four winners from each state will be selected, one winner per grade group (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), for a total of 200 winners nationwide. Participants will compete within their own state and grade category regardless of species submitted. Winning designs will be displayed at the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Expo in the summer following the contest deadline. All winning designs will be displayed on the State-Fish Art website.
The Art of Conservation Stamp Award: Each year Wildlife Forever will select one design (based on specific criteria) from all the entries for an attractive fish stamp.
How to Enter: Students must create an illustration of the Texas state fish or one of the other state fishes (see list of official fish) and write a composition on its behavior, habitat and conservation. Texas students are encouraged, but not required, to depict the Texas state fish, the Guadalupe bass. Texas entries are judged only against other Texas entries no matter what fish is depicted.
For Rules, Prizes and Other Details: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here
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7. NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FUTURE CITY COMPETITION FOR 6-8TH GRADERS
The North Texas Regional Competition is open to all public, private, parochial and home school 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes, as well as approved youth groups (the only limitation is that teams must be willing to make the trip to Arlington to present their designs).
Registration is by school/organization. Schools may have more than one team competing.
Program Timeline: Click Here
Program Details: Click Here
Through the program, students will:
* Work as a team under the guidance of a teacher and a technical professional,
* Use a popular award-winning computer game, SimCity, to design a logical model of a future city,
* Realize their design with a physical scale model built with recycled materials,
* Research and write an essay on an assigned engineering topic,
* Communicate their design to a panel of judges in a public presentation, and
* See firsthand how engineers turn ideas into reality.
For More Information: Click Here to send email or visit https://www.dfwfuturecity.org
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8. USA MATHEMATICAL TALENT SEARCH
The USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) is a FREE mathematics competition open to all United States middle and high school students.
The USAMTS allows students a full month to work out their solutions. Carefully written justifications are required for each problem. The problems range in difficulty from being within the reach of most high school students to challenging the best students in the nation. Students may use any materials - books, calculators, computers - but all the work must be their own. The USAMTS is run on the honor system - it is an individual competition, whose competitive role is very secondary. (Although we do give prizes.)
The USAMTS consists of three rounds, with each round featuring five problems. Each round of problems is published at least four weeks before solutions are due.
Student solutions to the USAMTS problems are graded by mathematicians and comments are returned to the students. Our goal is to help all students: develop problem solving skills, improve their technical writing abilities, and mature mathematically. We wish to foster not only insight, ingenuity and creativity, but also the virtue of perseverance, which is equally essential in scientific endeavors.
The USAMTS is one of the ways to enter the process of selecting the USA Mathematical Olympiad team, which participates in the International Mathematical Olympiad. The USAMTS score necessary to qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is set by the American Mathematics Competitions (which run the AIME) and varies from year to year. Students who score well on the USAMTS after the first three rounds are invited to take the AIME, the second step in the process of selecting the USA Mathematical Olympiad Team. With permission, USAMTS participant's names and addresses are provided to colleges, universities, and employers for recruitment purposes.
Eligibility Requirements & Rules governing the USAMTS: Click Here
To Register: Click Here
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9. IGNITING CREATIVE ENERGY CONTEST FOR K-12
About the Challenge: Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) is a national student contest promoting creativity and environmental stewardship. ICE is unique in the realm of student contests due to a commitment to allowing rather than restricting. Entries in the contest range from poetry, videos, essays, 3D models, games to anything else a student may be able to imagine and create.
To Learn More: Click Here
Awards and Other Details: Click Here
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10. TEXAS BEEF LEADERS OF TOMORROW CONTEST
Who Can Participate:
Any student, aged 17-20 (not over 20 by Sept 1 of the contest year), who is enthusiastic about the beef industry is eligible to compete. The four individuals with the highest combined scores are selected to join the team.
To be eligible to compete, contestants must complete the following:
1) One Media Interview: local, state, or national print, radio or television media
2) One Consumer Promotion: such as in-store demonstrations and health fairs
3) One Youth Presentation: made to elementary age youth. If it is not possible to make the presentation in the classroom, after school programs or youth organizations such as 4-H, YMCA or scouts groups may be used.
For Contest Information, Rules & Forms: Click Here
Contest hosted by Texas CattleWomen and sponsored by the Beef Checkoff
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11. CITY OF FORT WORTH YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
In recent years, there has been a growing trend to involve youth in local government. The Fort Worth City Council believes that the voices of young people are important. To facilitate that, the Council has approved a new Youth Advisory Board for the City of Fort Worth. The Youth Advisory Board will advise the City Council on issues regarding the youth in the City of Fort Worth. A brief summary of the Youth Advisory Board follows.
Who May Apply: High school age students who are between the ages of 14-18 and who reside in Fort Worth may submit an application for consideration for appointment to the advisory board.
Purpose:
The Youth Advisory Board shall:
• act in an advisory capacity to the Fort Worth City Council;
• study youth issues important to the community;
• encourage youth to become actively involved in matters pertaining to the community; and,
• act as a source of information and education on issues important to youth.
Members:
The Youth Advisory Board shall be composed of 27 members who will meet bi-monthly.
Activities:
To be determined by the Youth Advisory Board, following the direction of City Council.
For More Information: Click Here to Email
Community Relations Department, School and Youth Outreach
1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.392.8444 817.392.7529 (fax)
For an application: https://www.heartoftex.org/downloads/downloads.html
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12. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEEN COURT
Teen Court benefits both youth and community by providing an alternative method of adjudicating juvenile offenders and allowing teen volunteers to learn about the judicial system, while documenting Community Service hours.
Who Can Volunteer: Full time students ages 13-18 who are in PUBLIC, PRIVATE OR HOME SCHOOLS.
Volunteers may serve as jurors for our Teen Court sessions, or once trained, can act as a defense attorney or prosecutor in our Teen Court trials.
Teen Defendants are held responsible for their behavior while giving them the opportunity to participate in and become knowledgeable about the judicial system. Juvenile Offenders "pay" for their offense(s) by performing community service and participating in Teen Court. Volunteer teen attorneys present offender's cases to a jury of their peers.
Upon successful completion of the program, offender's cases are dismissed and do not appear on their permanent records. Teen Court alleviates the strain on the regular court system, besides giving juvenile offenders a second chance. The program also provides youths in the area a chance to participate in the judicial process.
Location: North Richland Hills Teen Court
6720 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Tx 76180
817-427-6705
To Volunteer: Click Here to email
For More Information: Click Here
You may also come to Teen Court on any night Teen Court is in session to observe, prior to signing up to be a volunteer.
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13. HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD TEEN COURT
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court is a program that allows juveniles with Class C misdemeanor offenses an alternative to the criminal justice system. Offenders' cases are presented to a jury of their peers by volunteer teen attorneys. Teen jury members assign community services sentences, and upon completion of the program the offenders' case(s) are dismissed and removed from their record.
HEB Teen Court is currently open for both ADULT AND TEEN VOLUNTEERS! Adult volunteers can serve as Jury or Master Jury Monitors. Teens (must be at least 15 years of age) can serve as clerks, bailiffs, and attorneys. Teen Court is held on various Monday evenings, usually twice a month. If you have a few hours you can spare on a Monday evening, come volunteer with HEB Teen Court.
There are many great benefits for teen volunteers such as earning community service hours for school (National Honor Society, CAS, International Baccalaureate), your college resume, and for scholarship opportunities. For more information contact Mindy Eichorst in Teen Court at the number or email below.
Location: HEB Teen Court
2000 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2468
To Volunteer: Click Here to email
For More Information: Click Here
You may also come to Teen Court on any night Teen Court is in session to observe, prior to signing up to be a volunteer.
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14. CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION
District 24
Congressman Kenny Marchant, U.S. House of Representative, would like to give each graduating senior, who resides in the 24th District of Texas, a certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
The certificates will be printed with the name of the senior and will be signed by the Congressman.
The completed certificates will then be mailed directly to the senior’s home address.
If interested, please call 972-556-0162 or Click Here to send an email with the name of the graduating high school senior, the date of graduation and the senior’s home address to.
Address:
Congressman Kenny Marchant
9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, Ste. 3035
Irving, Texas 75063
To find out if your Congressman has a similar program, please contact your representative:
To Locate Your Representatives:
www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/
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15. ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
"An Artistic Discovery" is the annual nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Each Congressional District may host its own competition. Since the competition was first launched in 1982, hundreds of thousands of students have participated in over 5000 locally conducted contests.
24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2017 ART COMPETITION
Open to all high school students living in the 24th Congressional District, including homeschoolers.
The winning student from each district will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex for one year! Additionally, the winner will be provided airfare and lodging for two to visit Washington, DC where he or she will be recognized among the other winners from across the country.
Every contestant will have his or her artwork digitally displayed on the Congressional website and receive a special certificate of recognition. A group of 5 finalist will be invited to a special ceremony where the winner will be announced. The 4 runner-ups will receive a special consolation prize of showcasing their artwork in North Texas gallery.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TBA: Stay Tuned for the 2019 competition
For More Information or to Enter: click here
26th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2017 ART COMPETITION
The juried contest is open to public, private and home-schooled high school students residing and/or attending schools located in the 26th Congressional District. Each art teacher may submit up to 5 entries with no student allowed to submit more than one entry; all works must be submitted as a group through the art teacher.
The Grand Prize is the display of the winning student's artwork for an entire year in the U.S. Capitol.
The First Place winner will have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in my Lake Dallas district office for the upcoming year.
Qualified submissions will be posted in a virtual gallery on the website during a selected period of time. The "Best of School" awards will be selected by the art juror and will be given to one student artist from each school; as a finalist, they will have their artwork further considered for the Grand Prize and First Place.
In addition, the public will be able to vote online for their favorite pieces in a virtual gallery on my website; the artwork earning the most votes will be named the "Texas Choice" winner. Please encourage your school's students and teachers to vote for their favorites online. The "Texas Choice" and "Best of School" awards will be announced online and via email to art teachers.
Competition finalists, their parents, teachers and school administrators will be invited to attend a reception to view the "Best of Schools" and "Texas Choice" artwork. All the student finalists will be honored during the reception. The Grand Prize and First Place winners will be announced at the reception.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TBA (Stay tuned for next year's competition!)
For More Information or to Enter: click here
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16. CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION - WATAUGA
Center for Home Education provides, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.
Enrichment Classes
See our website for details about these and other classes, and call 817-281-2293 or visit the store to register.
Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)
Website: https://centerforhomeeducation.com/
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount off all new and used curriculum and tickets to our student theatre performances, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Auditions
TBA
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17. CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER IN ROWLETT
Christian Educators Resource Center has a full line-up of electives for the elementary student through the high school student!
Discount: CERC is offering HEART of Texas members a 15% discount on any in-stock items. You must present your current HEART of Texas Family I.D. card to qualify for the discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Location: Christian Educators Resource Center
4501 Rowlett Rd., Suite 105
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: 972-475-4138
https://www.cerconline.org
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18. CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ALLIANCE OF TEXAS
Enrichment Days is a fun, exciting, and educational learning group that meets six times each semester at a local church.
Classes vary each semester based on the interests of the individual teachers. You can view a sample class schedule on our website at www.c-h-a-t.org . The classes offered that semester will not necessarily be offered again, but this will acquaint you with the kinds of classes available.
You must be a member family in the Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas to participate. Membership is $30 per year. New member families can join mid-year for $15.
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19. E.A. YOUNG ACADEMY -- North Richland Hills
E.A. Young Academy is offering summer programs and enrichment classes to home school students.
Location:
8521 Davis Blvd
N. Richland Hills, TX 76182
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: E.A. Young Academy is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid ID Card) a
$45 discount off each Ignite Summer program Intensive. Members will also receive discounts off
enrichment classes as they are developed.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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20. HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE ENRICHMENT CLASSES
The Home Educators Resource sells a large array of new and used books and curriculum, plus they offer classes and other resources to homeschool families.
For Class Descriptions, Fees and Other Information: Click Here
Classes Offered:
Art
Science
English
Foreign Language
Girls Gymnastics
Guitar Lessons
History
Math
Physical Education
Robotics
World View
Location:
1288 W. Main Street Suite 203
Lewisville, TX 75067
972-956-8320
Website: https://homeeducatorsresource.com/
Discount: Home Educators Resource is offering 10% off new and used books to HEART of Texas family members. Plus, members will still earn punches on their HER Buyer's Card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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21. HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
If you are looking for support, fellowship for your kids, encouragement from experienced moms who have "been there and done that," and field trips and activities to round out your homeschool, come and check us out! We offer monthly field trips, Moms' Night Out, Activities and Family Fun for all ages.
Contact: Click here to send an email to the group leader.
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22. JOY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN DECATUR
For more information on the JOY Christian Academy and the home school enrichment courses we offer, please go to www.joyca.org.
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23. MATTHEW ROAD ACADEMY
An affordable Christian university model school, we offer academic and elective courses from Kinder to Highschool. Pick and choose courses from Art to English Composition to Algebra and more! Limited spots available in each course.
Please check out our website for more information: matthewroadacademy.org
or call the school office at 469-200-0227.
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24. MORNING GLORY ACADEMY
Morning Glory Academy (MGA) is a classical Christian school located in the Keller area. MGA uses a college-style schedule of classes, offering classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students study at home according to their family's schedule the other days of the week.
To Register: Click Here to email
For more information: https://www.themga.org/
Location: Morning Glory Academy -- The Mount Church: 860 Keller-Smithfield Rd. Keller, TX 76248
MGA: Your Home . . . Our School . . . Perfect Fit.
Discount: HEART of Texas Members receive a discount on tuition at MGA!
See https://www.heartoftex.org/partners/
for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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25. TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MATH CLASSES
FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
For more info contact:
Maurine Amend
mdamend@tx.rr.com
maurine.amend@tccd.edu
cell: 972-743-9179
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26. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Located in Plano, THEO’s 20 Christian, talented teachers—most homeschool moms—offer a myriad of classes for 6-12th grade home educated students. Testing is also available.
Discount: THEO is offering HEART of Texas family members with valid ID cards 20% off their regular application fee.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
For Complete List of Available Classes or More Information: www.THEOsonline.org
Location: 1301 Custer Road, Suite 703
Plano, TX 75075
214-282-6936
For Questions: Click Here to email
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27. QUO VADIS EDUCATORS
"Serving the Home-School Community"
Classes held in Garland, TX
To Learn More: click here to email or 972.271.0673.
For More Information: www.quovad2000.org
Discount: HEART of Texas Members (with a valid, current HEART of Texas Family ID card) receive $5/month off tuition all year (up to 9 months per student per school year) AND Children's Theater Workshop Half-Price Tuition ($45 value, limit one discount per workshop) See https://www.heartoftex.org/partners/
for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: www.heartoftex.org
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28. VINE ACADEMY -- McKINNEY
The Vine Academy seeks to assist home school parents by providing classes for middle and high schol students. Classes meet once a week, with the student completing homework during the week. All classes taught from a Christian perspective.
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: HEART of Texas Members (with a valid, current HEART of Texas Family ID card) receive $5/month off tuition all year. See https://www.heartoftex.org/partners/
for more details.
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: www.heartoftex.org
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29. WESTCLIFF TUTORING - PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY CLASSES - SW FORT WORTH
2 Hours of Instruction/week
3-6 Hours of Homework/week
Location: SW Fort Worth
Cost: $360/semester
Class Size: 8 Students
Documentation for Transfer Credit
About the Teacher:
Bachelor Degrees:
Zoology
Petroleum Engineering
Secondary Science Education
Private High School Instructor (9 yrs)
Email: westclifftutoring@gmail.com
Website: westclifftutoring.com
Discount: WestCliff Tutoring is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid membership card) a 5% discount on Physics & Chemistry Class Tuition.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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30. GEMS GIRLS CLUB
Our GEMS club invites interested girls of the ages 6 - 13 to come and experience GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)! We are a mentoring ministry just for girls led by moms with a heart for guiding and training in godliness. We meet twice a month during the school year at an Allen church, on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00. Our club meetings include large group worship time, followed by small group time in similar age groups. Our club meetings are fun and dynamic and include a variety of activities to learn about Jesus and serving others.
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31. DALLAS STEAM EXPLORERS
Dallas STEAM Explorers is a Club for students interested in careers in Science, Technology,
Engineering, Tech Art, & Math
Meetings are held the first Monday of the Month at the UTD Campus
Although we recommend that you RSVP, walk-ins are welcome. We encourage parents and/or teachers to attend with students. Participation is free and there is no membership or dues.
For More Information: Click Here
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32. TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING (TAME)
TAME is a science and math non-profit organization geared to create interest in STEM. Regional events take place during the winter. State events take place in the spring. There is no cost to families.
If you or your organization is interested in starting up a TAME club, please click here to send
an email to the Dallas Chair.
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33. LIBRARY & USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS
Looking for inexpensive literature books and other resources to add to your home school library? Library used book sales are excellent opportunities to purchase books at bargain prices. Here are a few sales that we know about in the North Texas area.
To advertise your library book sale in our newsletter, please contact us by email.
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DALLAS -- JAN 25-26, 2019
Time: Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat: 10am-3:30pm
Location: Renner Frankford Library
6400 Frankford Rd
214-670-6100
Books: 3,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; Sat 2:30pm half price or $10/bag
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KERRVILLE -- DEC 8; 2019: JAN 12, FEB 9, MAR 9, APR 13, MAY 11; JUNE 8; JULY 13, AUG 10
Time: Sat: 10-4
Location: Butt-Holdworth Memorial Library
505 Water St
830-895-0592
Books: 30,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions;
.50-$2.50, coffee table books $4
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TEMPLE -- FEB 26-MAR 2, 2019
Time: Feb 26: 2pm-8pm (Members prev)
Feb 27&28: 10am-8pm
Mar 1: 10am-5pm;
Mar 2: 10am-4pm
Location: Temple Public Library
100 W. Adams Ave
254-298-5556
Books: Over 60,000 items,
Adult hardbacks: $2; Adult paperbacks: $1; Children's hardbacks: $1; Children's paperbacks: $.50
DVDs:$1; Videotapes, computer and music CDs, vinyl records: .$25 or 5/$1
Books on CD: $4 or 3/$10; Puzzles: $1-$2
Bag Day on Saturday 3/2: fill a bag for $5 (unlimited bags, provided)
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WICHITA FALLS -- NOV 3; DEC 1; JAN 5
Time: Sat: 8am-1pm
Location: Friends of the Library Bookstore
7th & Austin
940-263-9403
Books: Bookstore half price sale, 1st Saturday of each month.
In case of severe weather, sale will be postponed until the following Saturday.
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WEATHERFORD - JAN 17-19, 2019; MAY; AUGUST
Time: Fri, Sat: 10am-6pm
Fee: $1
Location: Weatherford Public Library
1014 Charles St
817-598-4150
Books: 7,500 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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34. CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION
Center for Home Education in Action, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.
Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)
Website: https://www.centerforhomeeducation.com/
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount off all new and used curriculum and tickets to our student theatre performances, with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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35. HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE
The Home Educators Resource sells a large array of new and used books and curriculum, plus they offer classes and other resources to homeschool families.
Visit them at their Location:
401 E. Church St
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-956-8320
Website: https://homeeducatorsresource.com/
Discount: Home Educators Resource is offering 10% off new and used books to HEART of Texas family members. Plus, members will still earn punches on their HER Buyer's Card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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36. CAMPS AT CAMP TONKAWA
Camp Tonkawa is an Outdoor Learning Center, where we teach nature through hands on experiences. Located outside of Collinsville, TX, on a 35 acre tract of land certified as a wildlife refuge.
Discount: Camp Tonkawa is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount for HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card. Offer not valid in conjunction with semester discount rates for Nature Awareness Camps.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Location:
Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center
1036 CR 203
Collinsville, TX 76233
For Information: 940-440-8382 or Click Here to email
CAMP SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 2018
Dec 1-2 -- Outdoor Cooking
10am Sat through lunch clean up on Sunday
Costs: $65/adult; $55/ages 15 and under (must be with parent, guardian)
Everyone likes to eat and that's the theme for this week-end. Tasty meals, cooked in a variety of interesting methods. Learn how to make your next outdoor adventure a culinary treat.
Dec 8-9 -- Backpacking Camp
Sat 9:30am through Sun 2:30pm
Cost: $45/ages 15 & under; $60/Adults
(large family rates available)
Campers will participate in a Trail Maintenance Project.
You will need to bring a backpack (day pack for those younger hikers), sleeping bag, a light-weight tent if possible, bowl, cup, spoon, and water bottle. Also a sketch book / notebook to take notes along with drawings of the edible plants and the hazards. We will be taking two short hikes so don't forget comfortable walking shoes. These will be practice experiences to familiarize yourself with all that you learn. Dinner Saturday and Breakfast Sunday will be provided. Vegetarian Fare Available. You need to bring lunches that can be carried in your packs.
JANUARY 2019
JAN 19-20 -- Survival Through the Seasons - Winter
Saturday 9:30am thrugh Sunday 2:30 pm
Cost: $95 per camper (includes teens without a parent)
OR $350 for year upfront
Family Rates: Ages 13-15: $75; Ages 8-12: $60
In this series of camps, we will cover extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. These are advanced courses dealing with intense work/study, covering seasonal topics and projects. See website for list of what to bring and other important details.
JAN 26 -- Horsemanship Day Camp (ages 7 & up)
11am-3:30pm
Cost: $50/person (Parents or scout leaders who will NOT be riding are FREE).
This class is the first step in our equine offerings. This is for all of you who wish you had a horse, or are looking for a refresher. (For those with years of horse experience, it gives you an opportunity to meet our horses!) You will get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size. You will get a chance to do some basic riding, along with lots of other hands on time with the horses.
JAN 30 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (1)
10am-3pm
Cost: $30/children; $35/adults.
**Parents must accompany and take the class with their children, who are not teens for safety and support in these "Life Skills"
Cost for all 5 2019 Camps: $110 (8-12 years old), $120 (13-15 years old), $150 (16-adult)
Empower yourself and your family with the skills to Survive. It should not be a struggle if you know your skills and have the right mind set. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on learning, the skills that will keep you alive. This day camp series will cover information that we learned and have been trained to teach, from the Tom Brown Primitive Survival School.
2019 Camps: Jan 30th - Shelter
Feb 27th - Fire
March 27th - Water and Cordage
April 24th - Edible Plants
May 29th - Tracking / Snares / Traps
Note: Meeting Session A - January through May and Session B - August through December, to complete all the material normally given in our other Primitive Survival 1 & 2 Camps. You are welcome to come to just one class if you like, ie if you are just interested in Edible Plants or Tracking, just sign up for that day to attend. Also, you are welcome to make up a class you might have missed in your session.
FEBRUARY 2019
FEB 16 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
FEB 17 -- Bow Drill Workshop
FEB 23-24 -- Outdoor Cooking
FEB 27 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (2)
MARCH 2019
MAR 2 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
MAR 9-10 -- Primitive Survival Skills Class 1
MAR 16-17 -- Primitive Survival Skills Class 2
Schedule over your spring break dates - Basic Camping Skills
MAR 23-24 -- Backpacking Camp
MAR 27 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (3)
MAR 30-31 -- Sow What/Organic Gardening - It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
APRIL 2019
APR 6 -- Between Earth & Sky / It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey Day Camp
APR 7 -- Junior Horsemanship Day Camp
APR 20-21 -- Breathe AIR /Use all our senses to connect with nature - It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
APR 24 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (4)
APR 27-28 -- Get Moving / Clean Energy - It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
MAY 2019
MAY 4 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
MAY 4-5 -- Wildlife Camp
MAY 11-12 -- Native American Indian Camp
MAY 18-19 -- Wonders of Water It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
MAY 25-27 -- Summer Family Nature Camp - Memorial Day Weekend
MAY 29 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (5)
JUNE 2019
MAY 31-JUNE 2 -- Girls Horsing Around Camp
MAY 10-12 -- Walk in the Woods Summer Camp
MAY 10-14 -- Week in the Woods Summer Camp
MAY 18-20 -- Western Days Girls Session
MAY 25-27 -- Western Days Boys Session
MAY 29 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
JULY 2019
JULY 4 -- Horse Club Rodeo Event
JULY 6 -- Women & Horses
JULY 8-10 -- Nature Connection Camp Summer Camp
JULY 13 -- Wonders of Water It's Your Planet Love It! Day Camp
JULY 14 -- Junior Horsemanship Day Camp
Discount: Camp Tonkawa is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount for HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card. Offer not valid in conjunction with semester discount rates for Nature Awareness Camps.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
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37. DALLAS ARBORETUM
No matter the time of year, the Arboretum is always in bloom. Both spring and fall feature wild bursts of color. Summer does nothing to diminish the bloom of the Arboretum plantings, which thrive on the warmth of Dallas' summer months. And, because of Dallas' temperate winter temperature, the arboretum is even blooming in the middle of winter.
Location:
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75219
214-515-6500
https://www.dallasarboretum.org
Hours:
Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Customer Service hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day)
Admission:
$15 for adults (13-64)
$12 for seniors (65+)
$10 for children (ages 3-12)
Free for children ages 2 and under
Children's Adventure Garden Admission: $3 (in addition to general garden admission)
Onsite parking:
$15 per vehicle self-parking or parking garage
$9 daytime parking pass available by online purchase only
EVENTS at the ARBORETUM
December 2018
DEC 3 -- (Homeschool Day) 12 Days Math
10am-11am OR 11:15am-12:15pm
Ages 5-12
$10/Students; $8/Adults
Parking $15/day of event; $9 online pre-paid
This seasonal STEM program is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! The Arboretum’s 12 Days of Christmas gazebos are beautiful, but they also contain a wealth of math and science waiting to be explored! In this program, students will open their minds to the exciting world of math outside of a textbook setting.
Pre-Registration Required.
For Registration or Questions: click here
March 2019
MAR 23 -- Homeschool Overnight
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person (light snack, continental breakfast & parking included in fee)
Spend an unforgettable night in the Children’s Adventure Garden! Homeschool groups will investigate the waters of our Texas Native Wetlands, explore alternative energy on the Pure Energy islands and travel to distant planets in the OmniGlobe theater with our highly-trained education staff. Once the sun goes down, navigate the garden and search for nocturnal animals on a flashlight night hike. Participants will also learn about the importance of pollinators and make wildflower seed bombs to beautify your yard! A light snack and continental breakfast are included. Sleeping accommodations will be inside the Exploration Center which is nestled in the middle of the Children’s Adventure Garden. Open to homeschool families, groups or co-ops.
MAR 30 -- Night Owls
6pm-10pm
Cost: $35/person
Open to families or groups with children ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by parent.
Experience the wonder of the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden at night! Guests will participate in Texas Native Wetlands, Pure Energy and OmniGlobe programs, as well as venture out on a flashlight night hike with experienced Arboretum staff. We are happy to host your child’s birthday party, scouts, church or school groups! A light snack is included. This event may combine individual families or groups.
April 2019
APR 13 -- Homeschool Overnight
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person (light snack, continental breakfast & parking included in fee)
Spend an unforgettable night in the Children’s Adventure Garden! Homeschool groups will investigate the waters of our Texas Native Wetlands, explore alternative energy on the Pure Energy islands and travel to distant planets in the OmniGlobe theater with our highly-trained education staff. Once the sun goes down, navigate the garden and search for nocturnal animals on a flashlight night hike. Participants will also learn about the importance of pollinators and make wildflower seed bombs to beautify your yard! A light snack and continental breakfast are included. Sleeping accommodations will be inside the Exploration Center which is nestled in the middle of the Children’s Adventure Garden. Open to homeschool families, groups or co-ops.
May 2019
MAY 4 -- Homeschool Overnight
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person (light snack, continental breakfast & parking included in fee)
Spend an unforgettable night in the Children’s Adventure Garden! Homeschool groups will investigate the waters of our Texas Native Wetlands, explore alternative energy on the Pure Energy islands and travel to distant planets in the OmniGlobe theater with our highly-trained education staff. Once the sun goes down, navigate the garden and search for nocturnal animals on a flashlight night hike. Participants will also learn about the importance of pollinators and make wildflower seed bombs to beautify your yard! A light snack and continental breakfast are included. Sleeping accommodations will be inside the Exploration Center which is nestled in the middle of the Children’s Adventure Garden. Open to homeschool families, groups or co-ops.
MAY 18 -- Night Owls
6pm-10pm
Cost: $35/person
Open to families or groups with children ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by parent.
Experience the wonder of the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden at night! Guests will participate in Texas Native Wetlands, Pure Energy and OmniGlobe programs, as well as venture out on a flashlight night hike with experienced Arboretum staff. We are happy to host your child’s birthday party, scouts, church or school groups! A light snack is included. This event may combine individual families or groups.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Featured Discounts: click here
TEACHERS & EDUCATORS DISCOUNT
Complimentary admission to the Main Garden and Children's Adventure Garden is available to Teachers and Educators. Present a valid educator picture ID at the ticket booth for the complimentary admission. If a picture ID is unavailable, an educators ID plus a driver’s license can be presented. Teachers and educators can purchase a Dallas Arboretum membership and receive a 10% discount for the first year with their IDs. Offer is only valid on daytime admission. Offer does not apply for paid educational programming. Parking fees apply.
GROUP DISCOUNT
Groups of 15 or more receive $2 off General Admission and have the opportunity to have one of our experienced tour guides lead your group on an educational and entertaining tour of the gardens. Guided tours include seasonal highlights and are available year-round. These tours are an additional $7 per person. For more information, please see the Group Sales page.
CityPass Tickets:
Save 41% or more off admission to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, plus the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Reunion Tower Geo-Deck, and a choice between the Dallas Zoo and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Valid for 9 days after first coupon has been redeemed.
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38. DALLAS ZOO & CHILDREN'S AQUARIUM
Location:
650 South RL Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX 75203
The Zoo is located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit.
Hours of Operation:
9am-5pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day)
Admission:
Adults (12-64): $15 (Mar - Dec); $5 (Jan-Feb)
Children (3-11): $12 (Mar-Dec); $5 (Jan-Feb)
Seniors (65+): $12 (Mar-Dec) ; $5 (Jan-Feb)
Children (2 and under): FREE all year
Parking: $8 per car
Family Zoo Adventures for Homeschool families
Homeschool Day at the Dallas Zoo: 2019 Date TBA
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $10/adults (includes Backpack); $6/Ages 3 – 14; $6/Extra Adult; FREE/Ages 2 and under
Additional Backpacks: $4
Homeschoolers and their families are invited to spend the day at the Dallas Zoo. Fun, interactive, and educational activities are available for Kindergarten – 8th grade!
Your Homeschool Day ticket Includes:
*Admission to the Zoo
*Access to Homeschool Day activity areas available only to registered Homeschool Day participants.
*Hands-on activities and curriculum from the Dallas Zoo and other community partners.
*Homeschool Day Backpack (included with Adult Participant tickets) with activity materials and supplemental curriculum appropriate for home classroom instruction.
These Add-Ons are Also Available When You Pre-Register:
* Animal Adventures Shows at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Tickets are $3 each for adults and youth.
* Participants can pre-purchase additional Homeschool Day Backpacks for $5 each while registering.
* Additional Backpacks and Animal Adventures Shows are available in the Add Ons category.
Registration Coming Soon!
Homeschool Day at the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park: 2019 Date TBA
Cost: $4/Adult; $4/Youth; FREE/Ages 2 and under
A day especially for homeschooling families at our affiliated Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park! Join us for a day of learning and fun that includes hands-on activities, community partner activity booths, and Aquarium admission.
Register Coming Soon!
To Learn More: Click Here
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39. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS
Location: 9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Located on the northwest side of Fort Worth, four miles west of I-820 on Jacksboro Hwy (TX Hwy 199), just inside the city limits of Fort Worth.
Admission: $5(ages 13+); $2(ages 3-12); Under 3 free; $3(Seniors 65+)
$1 discount per person with military ID-Active/Retired
For More Information: 817-392-7410
Refuge Hours: Oct-April: 8am-5pm, daily;
May-Sept: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 7am-7pm Sat-Sun
Extended Hours Beginning Sept 7 (Labor Day): 7am - 7pm (Refuge only)
Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9am-4:30pm daily
Monthly Programs
December 2018
DEC 1 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16903
DEC 1 -- Long Winter's Nap
1:30-3pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Winter is quickly approaching and many animals are well into their routine. Join a naturalist
for a leisurely walk looking for animals and insects preparing for hibernation, dormancy, or just gearing up for the cold months ahead.
Pre-registration recommended
Activity #16888
DEC 2 -- Canyon Ridge Hike
10am-2pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Brush up on your backpacking skills while completing the park’s most rigorous and scenic
trail. The trail is 6.5 miles long, so plan accordingly by wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, bringing at least a half gallon of water per person, and light snacks
Pre-registration recommended
Activity #16889
DEC 2 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16907
DEC 8 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16908
DEC 9 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16909
DEC 15 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16910
DEC 16 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16911
DEC 22 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16912
DEC 23 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16913
DEC 27 -- Nature Center After Hours
5:30-7pm
Cost: $10 (with paid admission)
Owl breeding season has begun and expectant parents are staking out their
territories. Learn the different owl calls you might hear as we explore the Refuge after dark.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16902
DEC 29 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16914
DEC 30 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16915
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40. FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN PROGRAMS
Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth 76107
DECEMBER PROGRAMS
DEC 1 -- Japanese Fall Festival
10am Dec 1 through 5pm Dec 5
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 8 -- Christmas High Tea
2pm-4pm
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 11-- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
Regular Admission Rates apply
Japanese Garden Public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am.
Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden. No reservations are necessary.
Regular admission rates apply to non-members.
For more information: click HERE.
FAMILY & CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Little Sprouts Program (Third Tuesdays)
TBD
10:30am-11:30am
Third Tues beg. March 20 (except Dec, Jan, February & July)
FREE to the Public
For children 18months to 3 years
Location: Backyard Veggie Garden at FW Botanic Garden
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info: Click Here
Seedlings (2nd Wednesdays)
TBD
10:30-11:30am
Ages 4-6 & their families
Cost: FREE to the public
Location: Backyard Veggie Garden at FW Botanic Garden
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info: Click Here
Family Exploration Saturdays
TBD
9:30am-11:30am
Cost: FREE to the public
Location: Meet in the main Lobby of Fort Worth Botanic Garden Welcome Center*
Bring the whole family every Saturday for outdoor exploration that will engage your children in the wonders of nature at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Every month families will participate in a guided nature hike led by GROW Girl! After the hike, stay for more family-fun and science activities in the Garden!
*Meeting locations may vary month to month.
For More Info: Click Here
Bella's Book & Nature Club(1st Mondays beg Feb 6)
TBD
10:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10/family
Location: BRIT
Children ages 18 months to 5 years and their families
Story time & guided indoor and/or outdoor explorations
• An interactive read-aloud story time
• Indoor and/or outdoor guided Exploration Centers
• A “Nature’s Treasure Box” and seasonal journals
• Take-home “you are your child’s best teacher” tips and
extension activities for each book
Preregister: Click Here
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41. FORT WORTH JAPANESE GARDENS
Location: 3400 Japanese Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: April - October: 9am-7pm
November - March: 9am-5pm
Last Entrance is 30 minutes before closing
Admission: $7/adults; $4/ages 4-12; $5/ages 65+; FREE/ages 3 and under
Parking is free
EVENTS
DEC 1 -- Japanese Fall Festival
10am Dec 1 through 5pm Dec 5
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 8 -- Christmas High Tea
2pm-4pm
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 11-- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
Regular Admission Rates apply
Japanese Garden Public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am.
Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden. No reservations are necessary.
Regular admission rates apply to non-members.
For more information: click HERE.
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42. FORT WORTH ZOO HOME SCHOOL CLASSES
Location: 1989 Colonial Park
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
2019 DATE TBA -- Home School Day at Fort Worth Zoo
Registration Opens August 1
Cost: $6/ages 13 and up; $4.50/ages 3-12; FREE/ages 2 and under.
Tickets purchased at the gate the day of the event: $7/ages 13 & up; $5.50/children 3 to 12 years.
All home-schooled children and their families are invited to a fun-filled educational day in the wilds of the Zoo. Learn amazing facts from our zookeepers at more than 20 Wild Encounters and enjoy asking Zoo staff your best animal questions around the Zoo’s world-class exhibits!
Online registration closes at 5 p.m. the day before the event.
Tickets are good for the event date only. Parking is $5 and is not included in the price of the ticket.
Tickets are nonrefundable, non-exchangeable and no rain checks will be issued.
Home School Classes (Sept -Dec & Jan-May)
Two Tuesdays a month (same class offered twice a month)
Time: 1:45-3:30pm
Cost: $25/each
Includes a live animal presentation, guided Zoo hike and admission for each student to the Zoo on class day. Please note that the same class is offered twice a month.
Ages 6-8
Explore the five senses and find out how animals use their senses to live in the wild. Each student will learn grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for science, math, and English language arts.
Topics:
Aug. 21, 28 | Sight: Raptor Canyon
Sept. 11, 25 | Sound: Texas Wild!, Mountains & Deserts
Oct. 9, 23 | Taste: Museum of Living Art (MOLA)
Nov. 6, 13 | Touch: African Savanna
Dec. 4, 11 | Smell: Australian Outback/Great Barrier Reef
To Register: Click Here
Ages 9-12:
All living organisms are arranged into different groups. The more features a group shares, the more specific the group is. Discover the levels of classification, the history of how scientists have organized different species and what they do when a new species is discovered. Each student will learn grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for science, math, and English language arts.
Topics:
Aug. 21, 28 | What are the levels of classification? - Museum of Living Art (MOLA)
Sept. 11, 25 | Key figures that have shaped modern classification - World of Primates/African Savanna
Oct. 9, 23 | How does a species get its name? - Texas Wild!
Nov. 6, 13 | Word origins and their meanings- Raptor Canyon, Penguins, Bird Row
Dec. 4, 11 | Discover a new species - Kid’s choice!
To Register: Click Here
Discount: The Fort Worth Zoo is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid ID card) a free Ft. Worth drawstring backpack when they register for FIVE Zoo Home School Classes (notify the zoo and they will have your backpack when you come to class).
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
WEEKDAY HOME SCHOOL VOLUNTEENS (ages 12-17)
This program provides local home-schooled teens the opportunity to assist our Zoo Preschool teachers. They help set up, clean up and assist students with crafts and excursions into the Zoo. Volunteens come in once a week for half of the day, either from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 12:45 to 4:15 p.m. The fall session runs from September to December and the spring session runs from January to May. Applications are completed online and interviews are scheduled after the final application date. After interviewing all applicants, the Education staff will make selections. Selected Volunteens are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the semester.
For More Information: click here
TEXAS NATURE TRADERS
Located in Texas Wild! near the wishing well, the Zoo’s newest building is the home base for many Texas-based education programs, primarily the Zoo’s latest offering, Texas Nature Traders. This formalized program encourages kids (age 3 and older) to explore the outdoors and bring to the building fossils, rocks, bones, plants and other artifacts in exchange for points. Traders can redeem points (or save them for future use) for items in the Nature Trader inventory. Texas Nature Traders operates seven days a week, opening at 11 a.m. and closing one hour before the Zoo closes. Stop by to look around, ask questions and become a nature trader!
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43. FOSSIL RIM HOME SCHOOL CLASSES AND EVENTS
Fossil Rim is located 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth and 75 miles southwest of Dallas, near Glen Rose.
GPS address is:
2299 County Road 2008
Glen Rose, Texas, 76043
254.897.2960
HOME SCHOOL CLASSES/EVENTS
November Classes
NOV 5 -- Cheetahs
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254.897.2960
NOV 18 -- The Lorax
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
December Classes
DEC 10-- Wolves (ages 7 and up)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $28/person
To register: 254-897-2960
2019 Classes
JAN 21 -- Africa (Understanding & Enjoying Biodiversity)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
JAN 28, 2019 -- Taxonomy
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
FEB 12 -- The Lorax
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
FEB 25 -- Wolves (ages 7 and up)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $28/person
To register: 254-897-2960
APR 9 -- Fossils
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
MAY 7 -- Natural Dyes
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
MAY 7 -- Attwater's Prairie Chickens (age 7 and up)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $28/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
MAY 22 -- Fossils
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
MAY 20 -- Nature Journaling & Tour
9am-3pm
Cost: $27
To register: 254.897.2960
JUNE 17 -- Cheetahs
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
JUNE 18-- Giraffes
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
JULY 9 -- Composting/Keyhold Gardening
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
AUG 5 & 6 -- Summer Special
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
AUG 5 & 6 -- Biodiversity
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
SEPT 16 -- Rhinos
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
SEPT 23 -- Rhinos
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
For more information about homeschool events, click here
In addition to their scheduled homeschool events, Fossil Rim offers their faculty, teachers, and curriculum for privately-scheduled events. For more information, please click here or call 254-897-2960 and ask for the Homeschool coordinator.
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45. THE HEARD MUSEUM–HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
These Homeschool Classes will introduce your student to the Natural Sciences. Students will experience learning through classroom activities, outdoor field investigations, laboratory science, small group activities and take-home study packets. Each course curriculum is developed by the Heard Museum's education staff who strive to recognize and meet the needs of home school families. All curricula are based on current scientific theory.
Please note: You will need to submit a medical record form including immunization history to be able to participate in their programs.
Homeschool Classes: Click Here
For more information: Click Here to send an email
972-562-5566 x237
Location: One Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
www.heardmuseum.org
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46. HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM -- PLANO
The Museum Grounds are Open Year-Round (Except Mondays and Holidays)
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum
1900 West 15th Street
Plano, TX
Discount: Heritage Farmstead Museum is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid membership card)
$1 off the adult regular admission price (up to 4 people) and .50 cents off child's regular admission, good for either the 1:30 p.m. Historic Farrell-Wilson house tour or for the following special events: Harvest Festival, Lantern Light, Spring Festival.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://heartoftex.org/resources/membership
November Events:
NOV 2 -- Fun on the Farm: Fall Colors
10:30am-Noon
Cost: $11 (includes adult & child); $8/additional child; $3/additional adult
Come explore Fall on the farm! Do some harvesting, meet our scarecrow, and feed our chickens. Children ages 2-5 learn about themes through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Space is limited. Registration will close end of business day the Wednesday before each program as long as there is still availability.
Online Registration Closes Oct 31 @5pm or 972-881-0140
NOV 30 -- Fun on the Farm: Meet Our Goats
10:30am-Noon
Cost: $11 (includes adult & child); $8/additional child; $3/additional adult
Meet our sheep and goats and learn how their wool is used to make fabric. Children ages 2-5 learn about themes through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Space is limited. Registration will close end of business day the Wednesday before each program as long as there is still availability.
Online Registration Closes Nov 28 @5pm or 972-881-0140
December Events:
DEC 14 -- Fun on the Farm: Cookies with Santa
10:30am-Noon
Cost: $15/parent-child ticket; $12/additional child; $3/additional adult; $2/additional cookie
Ho Ho Ho! Santa is visiting the Farmstead! Join us to hear a story, decorate cookies, ride in our wagon, and, most importantly, visit and get a picture with Santa.
Online Registration Closes Dec 12 @5pm or 972-881-0140
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47. LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA
Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours (Nov 1-Mar 1): Fri, Sat, & Sun: 7am-5pm
Summer Hours (Mar 2-Oct 31): Fri, Sat, & Sun: 7am-7pm
Entrance Fees:
$5 person; Children 5 and under FREE
Cash payments only; Prescheduled groups can pay by check or cash.
Annual Passes: $30/Individual; $60/Family
EVENTS:
NOTE: Programs may be affected by weather.
Contact the Lewisville Parks and Leisure Services office with questions Monday-Friday morning at 972.219.3550. Contact the LLELA gatehouse Friday afternoon-Sunday at 469.635.5483.
Nov 2018
NOV 3 -- Nature Walk
10am-12pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, singing birds, tre
NOV 10 -- Stars on the Prairie (Ages 5 and up.)
7:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $11.50 plus $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
In this naked eye astronomy program, learn how to find the north star and identify constellations. Join us for a fascinating evening as we trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Constellations both familiar and unusual, satellites, and sometimes planets and the moon are features of the ever-changing night sky. If the sky is cloudy, we will have a night hike. Ages 5 and up.
Registration required by 11a.m. on November 9th.
Registration: 972.219.3550
NOV 17 -- Saturday at the Cabin
3pm
Cost: Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter log house. Visitors of all ages are welcome to arrive at any time during the open house. You’ll get a feel for pioneer life as you tour the log home, smoke house, dugout, and homestead grounds. Knowledgeable docents will add to your experience. You may even be able to try your hand at a craft from the 1870s. Open houses are on the third Saturday of each month except July and August.
Registration is not required.
Event details here.
DECEMBER 2018
DEC 1 -- Nature Walk
10am-12pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! All ages are welcome.
DEC 8 -- Bird Walk
7:30am
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder every 2nd Saturday (except July and August) at 7:30 a.m. as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA's nature trails. Ages 10 and up. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required. Event details.
DEC 15 -- Christmas at the Cabin
10am-3pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Take a trip back to an 1870s Christmas and celebrate the old-fashioned way. Enjoy a tour of the historic Minor-Porter Log Cabin, make a corn husk doll or an ornament to take home to your own Christmas tree, create a hand-dipped candle, enjoy carols, sip hot cider by the campfire, and more. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and join in at their own pace. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required.
#BringYourOwn mug for the hot cider and receive a special prize!*
DEC 21 -- Primitive LLELA (OVERNIGHT Camping Event)
Begins Friday, DEC 21 at 4pm til Saturday, DEC 22 at 3pm
Cost: $25 person
Camping is as easy as ABC 123. Don’t believe us? Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear. We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame!
Camping site, camping gear (tent and sleeping pad), cookware, and firewood will be provided. There is no electricity on site. We will offer you some tips on how to prepare for an off the grid experience after you register. Ages 5 and up are welcome.
Registration is required.
Register online or 972.219.3550 to reserve space for your family's camping experience.
DEC 29 -- Kids' Christmas Bird Count
9am-11am
Cost: $5/person plus $5 per vehicle entry
Registration required by: DEC 28 at 11am
To Register: Click Here
HOMESCHOOL NATURAL SCIENCE CLASSES:
Classes are for students K-8th grade.
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $12 per class, or enroll your child in four classes for $40
Details: Students in each class will participate in hands-on outdoor activities related to the day's theme. Parents may choose to attend with their students, or may drop the student off after submitting a medical release form.
Younger siblings are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent during class time.
Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch and wear closed-toe shoes with long pants.
Registration Required: 972-219-3930 or click here to email
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with valid ID card) receive $1 per child discount on home school science classes.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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48. NASH FARM -- GRAPEVINE TX
Nash Farm, circa 1859, is the oldest operating farmstead in Tarrant County. Through interpretive programs, events and exhibits, Nash Farm educates the community about the heritage and importance of the Grapevine Prairie and Grapevine’s pivotal role in the development of North Texas.
Location: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Guests may enter Nash Farm at the following locations:
• Ball Street near the service drive
• Homestead Lane through picket fence gate in front of the farmhouse
• Homestead Lane, west side of the farm near the barn
• College Street near the Grapevine cemetery
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FARM
Each program has a different theme that highlights the heritage skill that you can use to enrich your life today.
NOV 2 -- Farm Animals
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Care for farm animals and learn their uses on the farm.
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
DEC 7 -- Christmas Decorating
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Decorate the farmhouse while enjoying cookies and cider.
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
Nash Farm Heritage Workshops
Visit Nash Farm and experience what it's like to step into a 19th century home while learning the essential farm skills. This open-house setting allows guests to discuss the activities with the interpreters and involvement may be encouraged when possible. Following your visit to the farmhouse, you may visit the farm grounds to complete your experience.
JAN 12 & 13, 2019 -- Hog Butchering and Curing
Cost: $35/peron each day
Experience the skills of 19th century hog butchering, curing, sausage making, and the use of a smokehouse at this two day workshop. Participants must by 16 years old. Advance purchase only.
FEB 9 -- Victorian Candy Making
10am
Cost: $35/person
Enjoy making old-fashioned candies for your Valentine.
MAR 9 -- 19th Century Farm Meal
10am
Cost: $35/person
Prepare a late 19th century meal on a wood cook stove in the 1869 farmhouse with historic culinary educators.
MAY 3 & 4 -- Cheese Making
Choose one session: Friday 6pm or Saturday 10am
Cost: $35/person
Learn the basics of cheese making.
JUN 29 -- 1920's "One Hour" Dress Workshop
10am
Cost: $35/person
Make your own 1920's dress for the Ice Cream Social on July 13, 2019.
Other Events at Nash
DEC 1 -- Victorian Christmas Tours
3-6pm
Cost: $3/person
Step back in time and experience traditional Christmas celebration on the farm. Gather at the Pole Barn before taking a tour through the historic barn and around to the farmhouse ending at the campfire with cider and cookies. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking on gravel and grass.
Purchase Tickets: Click here
DEC 8 -- Farmstead Christmas Celebration
1pm
Cost: $5/person
Join the farmhands for a family celebration of the season including making ornaments, traditional music, refreshments and more.
Purchase Tickets: Click here
DEC 13 -- Christmas Parlor Sociable
10am & 2pm
Cost: $15/person (ages 14 and older)
There is a 15 person maximum
Enjoy a social call to Nash Farm, with coffee, tea and sweets, along with parlor games and conversation.
Purchase Tickets: Click here
DECEMBER -- Christmas on the Farm
Join us throughout the month of December for special Victorian Christmas tradition.
The farm is available for special tours, dinners and programs.
For more information: 817.410.3185
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49. OLIVER NATURE PARK-- MANSFIELD TX
Located at the intersection of two ecoregions: the eastern Cross Timbers and the northern Blackland Prairies. The 80 acres of the park contains several different ecosystems such forests, prairies, and riparian areas. Each section is unique in plant and animal life. Each animal and plant is adapted to a certain area of the park. Look for other examples of these kinds of adaptations along approximately 1 mile of trails.
Park Hours:
Daily 5am-9pm (March-October)
Daily 5am-6m (November-February)
Location: 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield, Texas
Programs
November Classes
NOV 3 -- Fall Mini Bio Blitz (all ages)
9am-Noon
Cost: FREE
Nature lovers, join us for a Fall Mini Bio Blitz where we will document the organisms at Oliver Nature Park. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or just learning, we will be there to help you document and upload your finds on the iNaturalist app! Bring your camera or smartphone to take pictures of plants, animals, and insects. No registration required for this FREE program.
No Registration Required
NOV 17 -- Hike with a Naturalist (Trivia Hike)
9:30am-11am
Cost: $10/person
Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at east one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Registration Required
NOV 19 -- Hike with a Naturalist (Texas Predator Hike)
1:30-3pm
Cost: $10/person
Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at east one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Registration Required
NOV 19 -- Junior Geologists (Fossil Finders) (agse 5-8)
10am-11am
$9/person
What are fossils, and how are they made? What fossils can we find at the park? Visitors to Oliver Nature Park are often focused on the plants and animals that live there. But what lies beneath our feet when we visit? Join a naturalist for a geology-related lesson and a walk to explore the inorganic side of nature.
Pre-registration required.
NOV 19 -- Junior Geologists (Paleontology) (ages 9-14)
11:30am-12:30pm
$9/person
Visitors to Oliver Nature Park are often focused on the plants and animals that live there. But what lies beneath our feet when we visit? Join a naturalist for a geology-related lesson and a walk to explore the inorganic side of nature.
Pre-registration required.
NOV 21 -- Nature Crafts
1pm-2pm
$9/person
Join us for nature crafts just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving Day! Our craft will be a leaf wreath and a
turkey flowerpot. All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome for this program.
Pre-registration required.
DECEMBER PROGRAMS
DEC 8 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
1-2pm
Location: Oliver Nature Park
Cost: $9/child
Come to Oliver Nature Park to catch a Rainbow Trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! This program is suitable for experienced anglers as well as kids new to fishing. You will learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and investigate what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks).
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 5-8)
10-11am
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 9-14)
11:15am-12:15pm
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 15-17)
12:30-1:30pm
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 18+)
1:45-2:45pm
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 29 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
1-2pm
Cost: $9/child
Come to Oliver Nature Park to catch a Rainbow Trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! This program is suitable for experienced anglers as well as kids new to fishing. You will learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and investigate what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks).
Registration Required: click here
JANUARY PROGRAMS
JAN 12 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
1-2pm
Location: Oliver Nature Park
Cost: $9/child
Come to Oliver Nature Park to catch a Rainbow Trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! This program is suitable for experienced anglers as well as kids new to fishing. You will learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and investigate what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks).
Registration Required: click here
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50. RIDE WITH PRIDE
Ride With Pride, Inc. Horsemanship School in Southlake specializes in teaching students ages 3 and older how to care for and ride a horse safely. Ride With Pride, Inc. has been in operation since 1980. They offer Western & English lessons, and their instructors are certified with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).
For Enrollment Information: Click here to send an email or 817-481-2893
Discount: Ride with Pride is offering HEART of Texas members (with a current HEART of Texas Family ID card) a 10% discount on tuition.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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51. RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER - WICHITA FALLS
River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(near the main entrance to Lucy Park)
riverbendnaturecenter.org
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and Independence Day
Admission:
General Admission $5.00
Seniors (62 and Older) $4.00
Military $4.00
Children ages 1 and under Free
Group Rate (20 or more): $4/person
NOV 16-DEC 22 -- Electri-Critters: A Lighted Christmas Display
Every Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $4/person (presale); $5/ person at the door
Ages 1 and under free
Closed Nov 17
Details: ElectriCritters, River Bend Nature Center’s annual lighted Christmas display will be open every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm November 16th (closed November 17th) through December 22nd.
With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 185 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Butterfly Queen will make an appearance each night. After exploring the lighted grounds come on into the Candy Cane Café and enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, feast on hot cookies and popcorn, and shop for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Eco Kits:
An Eco-Kit is a traveling environmental education program that RBNC brings directly to your classroom. It includes hands-on activities and one-on-one learning with an experienced field guide.
Cost: $50/per class (22 students max)
Topics:
Worm Wonders
Wild Side of the City
Wetlands & Wildlife
Introduction to Butterflies
Earth Rocks
We all Need Trees
Recycling
Dig Into the Past
To Learn More: Click Here
Creature Feature
Creature Feature is an animal outreach program that comes to you! RBNC will bring several live animals to your classroom so students can get an up close look at these awesome creatures!
Cost: $75/per class (22 students max)
1 hour presentation
5-7 live animals
To Learn More: Click Here
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52. SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch sits on 126 breathtaking acres near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County, Texas. Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience rare and endangered exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on?
Hours:
Open to the Public SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS only
10am - 5pm (no reservation needed)
Last tram & Presentation: 4pm
**We recommend arriving by 2:00 pm to ensure you catch each different animal presentation (lemur, kangaroo, reptiles, and bear) as well as ride the last Safari Tram at 4:00 pm.**
Admission: $12/adults (13+); $10/kids (3-12); FREE/Ages 2 and under; $10/Senior
Parking: $5
Season Passes: $30/Child & Seniors 65+; $36/Adult Pass $36, $115/Family of 4 ($30 additional)
Season Passes are good for one year from date of purchase
Purchase Tickets Online: Click Here
Ticket Includes:
– Animal Presentations: Lemurs, Kangaroos, Black Bears, and Reptiles (Listen & learn about our animals and also pet-interact with a few)
– Safari Tram: 35 minute ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebras, emus, endangered deer, zedonks, zorses and more!
– Entry to the Petting Zoo (feed available at additional cost $3/bag or 4 bags for $10)
– Miniature Pony rides also available ($5 per ride), weight limit: 67 lbs and under
– Kids Barrel Train Ride: Our popular 2 minute ride; adults are welcome to ride too!
– Use of our two covered picnic areas for lunch: bottled water, soda & snacks are available in our gift shop. The Bears Dens Restaurant will be open for lunch! www.bearsdentx.com or call 940-686-5600
Private Tours: Click Here
Field Trips: Click Here
Bears Den: Eat with the Bears
Lunch at the Bears Den
While you visit Sharkarosa on Saturday and Sunday.
No reservations required!
Bear presentations: 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 each Saturday and Sunday.
The Bears are fed dinner each night, Tuesday through Saturday, at 6:30 p.m.
Tues-Fri: 5pm-9pm
Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
For Directions: Click Here
Please do not use MapQuest it WILL get you lost!
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53. TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS
Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round urban oasis located at historic Fair Park. The gardens showcase beautiful native and adapted plants that are grown using sustainable methods that help to protect the environment. The first certified organic public garden in the state, Texas Discovery Gardens offers educational programs and exhibits that teach children and adults how to provide vital habitat for butterflies and other native Texas wildlife, add beauty, conserve water and restore the natural environment in urban areas.
Regular Admission & Hours:
$10/adults; $8 seniors (60+); $5 children 3-11yrs; Free/2 and under
Group Pricing Available for 10 or more: Call 214-428-7476 ext 343
Each Tuesday: Gardens are open for free (butterfly house admission is regular admission price)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last ticket sold at 4:15
Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day
For More info: 214-428-7476 ext. 341 or Click Here
Location: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fair Park.
Fair Park is two miles east of downtown Dallas just south of Interstate 30.
November Programs
NOV 1 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
NOV 3 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
December Programs
DEC 1 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
DEC 1 -- Composting with Your Family
2pm-3pm
Cost: $10/adults; $6/children; Free/ages 2 and under
Details: Your family can compost, regardless of space available! You don’t even need a backyard for all methods. Learn about different ways to compost and take home a DIY composting starter kit for your family!
Register Online: Click Here
DEC 6 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
Children's Outdoor Education Programs:
Cost: $5/person; $60 minimum fee per program
Availability: Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
To Make Reservations: 214-428-7476
Gardening for Children:–introduction to gardening and seeds. Students even plant thier own seeds to take back to the classroom. (Grades Pre-K–2)
Butterflies, Bugs & Botany:–Insects and their amazing lives help students inderstand the concepts of adaptation, habitats, and pollination. (Grades 1-8)
Terrarium Worlds:–Your class will build a terrarium (a home for a plant) and see the water cycle, the carbon-oxygen cycle, and the nitrogen cycle in action. (Grades 1-8)
Life in the Compost Bin:–Recycling and decomposition come alive as students see that an ecosystem is powered by a complex web of creatures and energy. (Grades 1-8)
Math in Nature:–Math is seen as a real world tool as students visit diverse garden habitats to record data, such as temperatures, time, and mesurements. (Grades 2-8)
Careers in the Garden:–Explore the various careers that are necessasry to keep the garden beautiful and running, including landscape design and greenhouse management. (Grades 2-8)
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54. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
ATHENS, TX -- Purtis Creek State Park
Location: Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace, TX 75124
903-425-2332
Things to do: Camping, picnicking, boating, hiking
Upcoming Events at Purtis Creek State Park:
NOVEMBER 17 -- Angler Education Instructor Workshop
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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CEDAR HILL, TX -- Cedar Hill State Park
Location: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-3900
Things to Do: Camping, Mountain Biking, Birdwatching, Picnicking, Fishing, Swimming beach, Playgrounds, Boating
Upcoming Events at Cedar Hill State Park:
NOV 16 -- State Park After Dark
Learn to navigate the night like wildlife!
NOV 17 - Prairies & Pollinators
Learn about the history of Blackland prairie and its value!
NOV 17 -- Wildlife of Cedar Hill
Discover wildlife we have at Cedar Hill State Park!
NOV 17 -- Art in the Park
Gobble, gobble!
NOV 17 -- National Take A Hike Day
Let's celebrate National Take A Hike Day together!
NOV 24 -- Leaving Your Legacy
Take a step back in time to discover Penn Farm!
NOV 24 -- Geocaching 101
Go on a high-tech treasure hunt!
For Details about these and other Events: click here
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DENTON, TX -- Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Isle du Bios Unit
Location: Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Isle Du Bois Unit:
100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258
940-686-2148 x258
Johnson Branch Unit
100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272
940-637-2294
Things to Do: picnicking, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, rollerblading, swimming on a beach area (unsupervised), boating and fishing. Johnson Branch also offers backpacking
Upcoming Events at Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Isle du Bois & Johnson Branch Unit:
NOV 16 -- Primitive Fire
Learn how to make fire as our ancestors once did.
NOV 16 -- Wonders of the Night
Join a ranger for a night hike to find what goes bump in the night!
NOV 17 -- Art in the Park: Autumn Watercoloring
Capture the beauty of fall in watercolor.
NOV 17 -- Turkey Talk
It's time to Talk Turkey!
NOV 30 -- Night Geocaching
Become a nocturnal treasure hunter!
For Details about these and other Events: click here
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DENISON, TX -- Eisenhower State Park
Location: Eisenhower State Park, 50 Park Road 20, Denison, TX 75020
903-465-1956
Upcoming Events at Eisenshower State Park:
No Events at this time
For Information about Events: click here
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JACKSBORO, TX -- FORT RICHARDSON STATE PARK
Location: Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway, 228 State Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX 76458
940-567-3506
Upcoming Events at Fort Richardson State Park/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway:
DEC 8 -- Ghosts of Christmas Past
1870's Christmas
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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MINERAL WELLS, TX -- Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Location: Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940-328-1171
Upcoming Events at Lake Mineral Wells State Park
November 2018
NOV 17 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
NOV 24 -- Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
December 2018
DEC 1 -- Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
DEC 1 -- Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
DEC 8 -- Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
DEC 8 -- Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
DEC 15 -- Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas – Music & Poetry
DEC 29 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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GLEN ROSE -- Dinosaur Valley State Park
Location: The park is located four miles west of Glen Rose. Take U.S. Highway 67 to FM 205 for four miles to Park Road 59; then go one mile to the headquarters. Use the honor box located at headquarters to pay fees after office hours.
254-897-4588
Upcoming Events at Dinosaur Valley State Park
November 2018
NOV 17 -- Texas Outdoor Family | Dutch Oven Cooking | Ft Worth Area | (Open)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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TYLER, TX -- Tyler State Park
Location: Tyler State Park, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706
903-597-5338
Upcoming Events at Tyler State Park:
November 2018
NOV 3 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Caution: You will be hooked!
NOV 3 -- Kids' Wilderness Survival
Create a survival guide with hidden messages!
NOV 3 -- Knotty-time for Kids
Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know.
NOV 10 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Let's Go Birding!
NOV 10 -- Birding 101: Introduction to Birding
Discover one of the fastest growing hobbies in the nation.
NOV 10 -- Lakeshore Hike
Autumn Edition
NOV 17 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Let's Go Birding!
NOV 17 -- Knotty-time for Kids
Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know.
NOV 17 -- Winter Survival
Be prepared for winter weather.
NOV 23 -- 11th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk
Get away from the shopping madness with a serene visit to the woods.
NOV 23 -- Fall in the Savannah
NOV 23 -- Lakeshore Fall Foliage Photography Hike
Beautiful views on this 2 mile walk.
NOV 24 -- Lakeshore Fall Foliage Photography Hike
A morning woodland walk.
NOV 24 -- Survival Fire
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.
NOV 24 -- Ranger Campfire Story Time
Epic Caddo Legends
December 2018
DEC 1 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Caution: You will be hooked!
DEC 1 -- Navigation Revelation: Map and Compass
What do you do when your GPS batteries die?
DEC 1 -- Survival Fire
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.
DEC 1 -- Reading Ranger Campfire Stories
Christmas Edition!
DEC 7 -- Nature Wonderland Hike
DEC 7 -- A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
DEC 8 -- Nature Wonderland Hike
DEC 8 -- A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
DEC 15 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Let's Go Birding!
DEC 15 -- Birding 101: Introduction to Birding
Everybody’s a Birder!
DEC 15 -- Taking Care of Winter Birds
Help our feathered friends survive the cold.
January 2019
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore
Start the New Year off right with a new walk and a new hobby.
Jan 1 -- First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines
Discover the health benefits of the forest.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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WILLS POINT, TX -- Lake Tawakoni State Park
Location: Lake Tawakoni State Park, 10822 FM 2475, Wills Point, TX 75169
Upcoming Events at Lake Tawakoni State Park:
December 2018
DEC 8 -- Twinkle Tour
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and meet Santa at the amphitheater. Make note of your Christmas wishes and bring your camera!
January 2019
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike 2019
Join us for a guided 1.5-mile hike along our Spring Point Trail.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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Free TPWD Coloring and Activity Books to Download: https://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/learning/color/
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55. PERFORMANCES AT ARTISAN THEATER IN HURST
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.
Their Interactive Children's Theater offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each production is about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family.
Location: 420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
To Reserve Tickets: 817-284-1200
For More Information: Click Here
Artisan Children’s Theater Productions:
Cost: $7/Children 12 and younger; $10/Adults
Showtimes: Shows are Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 am; Fridays at 5pm.
NOV 17-DEC 22, 2018 -- Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Fancy Nancy is a young girl with a larger than life personality, who adores all things fancy...and what could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles - and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
More Info & Tickets: click here
FEB 8, 2019 - MAR 9, 2019 -- Disney's Mary Poppins Jr.
Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.
More Info & Tickets: click here
FEB 22 -- ASL Interpreted
MAR 29-APR 27 -- Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr
Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes.
More Info & Tickets: click here
APR 12 -- ASL Interpreted
Artisan Main Stage Productions:
Showtimes:
Mon & Tues: 7:30 p.m.; Thurs/Fri: 7:30; Sat: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Mon, Tues, Thurs: $20 Adults; $20/Students & Seniors (60+); $9/Ages 12 and under
Fri & Sat: $22.00/Adults; $20/Students & Seniors (60+); $11/Ages 12 and under.
NOV 16 - DEC 22, 2018 -- Meet Me in St. Louis
In the year leading up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York.
For More Information: Click here
JAN 4, 2019 - FEB 10, 2019 -- Newsies (Broadway Musical)
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!
For More Information: Click here
FEB 22-MAR 30 -- Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.
For More Information: Click Here
Artisan Second Stage Productions:
NOV 10 -- Special Event Performance: The Tumbleweed Roundup
Show Running Time: approx. 2 hours, 15 minutes (this includes a 15-minute intermission)
Created and Hosted by Dr. Bill Brooks, this Country-Western and Gospel Music Revue will feature a variety of unique performances from some of the areas best entertainers. Continuing Mr. Brook's distinguished career of growing new talent while embracing veteran performers, this special event promises a taste of fun, patriotism, gospel and of course, PURE COUNTRY!
For More Information: Click here
To Register for classes or for more information: 817-929-0852 or click here to email
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56. BREITLING YOUTH THEATER
Breitling Youth Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing theater opportunities to children ages 2-19 in the North Texas area. Whether your child is attending one of our Acting Workshops, or particpating in one of our productions, they will have fun, learn, and create lasting friendships!
Location: The Plaza Theater, 521 W, State St, Garland, TX 75040
Discount: Breitling Youth Theater is offering $10 off their annual family registration fee of $20 to HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
Tickets:
Row 1-5: $12/seniors; $15/adults; $12/students
General: $8/seniors; $10/adults; $8/students
Children up to age 3 are admitted free.
Purchase Tickets: online or 972-205-2782
Homeschool Classes
MONDAYS @ 1:15-2:1pm - Alice in Wonderland
The prices below include costumes.
Monthly Tuition 60-minute classes
1st class $63/mo.
2nd class $53/mo.
3rd class $43/mo.
4th class $38/mo.
Monthly Tuition Beginning Theater (not offered every semester)
1st class $40/mo.
2nd class $35/mo.
3rd class $30/mo.
4th class $25/mo.
If you have 1 student taking 2 classes, the first class is at the 1st class rate and the 2nd class is at the 2nd class rate. If you have 2 students taking 1 class each, the first student is at the 1st class rate and the 2nd student is at the 2nd class rate.
Homeschool Class Information: click here
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57. CANTARE PERFORMANCE CHOIR IN SOUTHLAKE
Cantare is an auditioned choir available for exceptional 3rd-12th grade singers in the NE Tarrant County area. Previous experience is not necessary; however, an audition is required.
Any young person that loves to sing and is entering 3rd through 12th grade may audition. While prior musical training is not necessary, an audition is required.
Auditions
To request an audition: Click Here to send an email.
Auditions are by appointment only -- www.cantaretexas.com
Complete the online audition registration form.
An email will be sent to you confirming the audition time.
Location: The choir rehearses at the White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX.
Rehearsals are on Thursdays at the times above, with additional rehearsals leading up to performances.
For More Information: Click Here
To request an audition: Click Here
Discount: Cantare Performance Choir is offering HEART of Texas members (with calid ID card) a $15 discount off annual tuition.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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58. THEATER PERFORMANCES AT CASA MANANA CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE
For over 40 years, Casa Manana's Children's Playhouse has introduced children of all ages to the magic of live theatre. This tradition continues as Casa Manana's Children's Playhouse proudly presents:
Shows
NOV 23 - DEC 23 -- Twas the Night Before Christmas
Molly is having trouble finding her Christmas spirit. Determined to make it a Christmas to remember, Molly’s mother takes her on a magical treasure hunt through New York City from Radio City Music Hall to Macy’s, where they encounter dancing elves and even Santa Claus himself! Featuring a score of beloved Christmas songs, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is a yuletide spectacular guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
FEB 1-17, 2019 -- The Emperor's Groovy New Clothes
A crazy quilt of mixed-up psychedelic fashion trends is the setting for this tongue-in-cheek retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, set to a fun and sprightly score. The country is ruled by a foppish fashionista of an Emperor who has bankrupted the treasury with his clothing expenditures. Frustrated by the Emperor’s slave-to-fashion mentality, ten-year-old Kid’s romantic dreams of being a hero make her determined to change everyone’s materialistic views. She travels to the palace to reveal the superficiality of the emperor, only to end up revealing much more of him than she predicted.
MAR 22-APR 7 -- Jason Bishop - The Illusionist
Each performance of Jason’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his stunning Double Levitation to the new Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog, Jason gives the audience a clear view of every detail. Intelligent lighting together with countless costume changes by his skillful assistant Kim, make this an extraordinary theatrical experience
APR 19-MAY 12 -- The Wizard of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road! This musical favorite tells the story of Dorothy and her dog Toto, who have been swept away by a tornado to the land of Oz. As they search for their way home, they meet a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion who help guide them on their way to find the magical Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved 1939 movie featuring your favorite tunes such as, “If I Only Had a Brain” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” The Wizard of Oz will have you humming and dancing whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or the tenth!
Children's Season Ticket Prices
Boxes, Sections 2 and 3: $109/each
Sections 1,4,5, and 9: $69/each
Order Season Tickets!
Order a 5-Show Season Ticket package to secure GREAT SEATS for these fantastic, family fun productions at Casa Manana Theatre.
For More Information: Call 817-332-2272 or click here
Location: 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Box Office: 817-332-2272
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm; Sunday and Monday Closed
Open one hour prior to every show
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59. THE COTTAGE THEATER – CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION
Center for Home Education’s Cottage Theater Presents:
Upcoming Performances:
2018 Season:
TBA
Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for students. Small children who sit in laps are no charge. No baby carriers or strollers, etc.
Student Night Thursday: $5 student tickets
To purchase tickets: Call 817-281-2293; Sorry, no refunds
For More Details: click here
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 20% dicount off all show tickets for HEART of Texas members (with valid ID Card).
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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60. DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
Location: Baker Theater
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman Street
Box Office: 214-740-0051
2018-2019 Season:
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
NOV 16-DEC 23 -- Magic Tree House's Holiday Musical: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens
Magic Tree House, the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time, premieres this large-scale, holiday-themed spectacular in Dallas! Be among the first to see brother and sister duo, Jack and Annie, whisked back in time aboard their magical tree ride to the foggy streets of Victorian England. Their mission: to help the famous writer Charles Dickens overcome a terrible bout of writer's block. With a little help from three ghost friends, Jack and Annie learn how charity and kindness can change the course of history. No "Bah Humbug" here...this musical is a fantasy adventure filled with wonderful songs and dances of the season!
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: NOV 17 at 1:30 pm
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DEC 8-JAN 20, 2019-- The Snowy Day & Other Stories By Ezra Jack Keats
Oh, the magic of childhood! Follow Peter and his friends as they enjoy the excitement of a fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first time, the awe in finding a special treasure, and the feelings of a first crush. Packed with humor and fun, this production combines wonderfully innovative shadow puppetry and live action to showcase Keats' beautiful appreciation for diversity. In fact, his characters ultimately became an inspiration for Sesame Street! An adaptation of Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy, and the groundbreaking Caldecott Winner The Snowy Day, this uplifting story collection encourages us to play and live life to the fullest each day.
Note: There will be no performances of THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS between December 24, 2018 and January 3, 2019.
Sensory-Friendly Performance: JAN 5 at 1:30 pm
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DEC 28-JAN 1, 2019 -- Lone Star Circus Forever
In a fun and daring tribute to the birth of the modern circus, Dallas' own Lone Star Circus® brings its unique brand of spectacle back for the holidays in this all-new show! Jugglers, acrobats, clowns, and four-legged performers from around the world come together to create a parade of not-to-be-forgotten moments for the entire family. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...New Year's just wouldn't be the same without their death-defying feats, surprising stage genius, and showstopping special effects. Reserve your seats now to create memories that will last...forever!
JAN 25-FEB 24, 2019 -- Ella Enchanted: The Musical
Ella of Frell is turning the traditional Cinderella story upside down! At birth, she was given the "gift" of obedience which forces her to do anything people command: whether that's hopping on one foot all day or telling her best friend to just go away! As a teenager, strong-willed Ella chooses to reject this lifestyle as her fate and embarks on a quest to break the curse forever. Along the way, feisty Ella must outwit her evil stepsisters, escape hungry ogres, and save the prince before she can claim her real voice. In this fun and spirited musical extravaganza that stays true to the Newbery Honor book, children will discover the power of words while laughing, singing, and dancing out loud.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: FEB 16 at 1:30 pm
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MAR 22-APR 7, 2019 -- Tuck Everlasting
What if you could live forever? What if you were asked to keep a shocking secret? Young Winnie Foster suddenly finds herself faced with these dilemmas when she ventures from her routine one single summer morning. What she encounters at the foot of a magnificent tree in the woods on her family's land brings her face to face with monumental life choices. A romance, a new family, perhaps eternal life? What follows is a whirlwind of events and a life-affirming adventure that The New York Times called "fearsome and beautifully written." Considered one of the classics of modern children's literature, this poetic story comes intensely to life on the DCT stage.
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: MAR 23 at 1:30 pm
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MAY 3 - MAY 25, 2019 -- The Island of the Skog
Ticket Sales Open SEPT 4
The best laid plans of mice and well, Skog, are upended in this lively musical adventure that navigates land and sea. When Jenny and her mice friends grow weary of ravenous cats, noisy humans, and peril on the streets, they decide a new island paradise is the order of the day. Led by the surly Captain Bouncer, the Rough-riding Rowdies think they've hit the jackpot until they discover that a "giant" already has dibs on their newfound home. The Rowdies and Skog each devise a survival of the fittest plan that, in the end, only points out the flaws that come with assuming the worst and refusing to compromise. A delightfully charming and gentle story that brings to life the author's beloved illustrations and characters.
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: MAY 4 at 1:30 pm
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JUNE 14-JULY 7, 2019 -- Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly
The coolest ever rock-n-roll romp through a bug's world commands center stage in this hip-hoppin' musical that promotes eco-consciousness, earth science, and tolerance of others. The popular characters from the bestselling books are not so unusual: Worm eats his homework and has no legs. Fly has 327 siblings and wants to be a superhero. And Spider can't wait to grow up and molt. When Fly's Aunt Rita needs help getting out of a tight spot, the squad must combine their talents and work as a team on the rescue mission of a lifetime. While there's no pop quiz, you might just learn that a bug's life isn't that different from your own.
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: JUNE 22 at 1:30 pm
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Sensory-Friendly Performances
General production adaptations include leaving the house lights up a few levels higher than for a standard performance and reducing the sound level. We also offer a "Quiet Room" for children who need a break.
There will be some fun and engaging activities presented before the play, so plan to come as early as one hour before the show.
Sensory Friendly Performance Tickets: $5 per person (regular tickets range from $13 -$28)
To Purchase Tickets: 214-740-0051
Sensory-Friendly Resources for Visiting the Dallas Children's Theater:
Click Here for a Pictorial Guide
Click Here for Parent Tip Sheet
Box Office Hours
9am to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday
On performances days: Friday evenings until 30 minutes past curtain.
Saturdays 11:00am until 30 minutes past last curtain.
Sundays 11:00am until 30 minutes past last curtain.
214-740-0051
Ticket Sales are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges on single tickets.
Reservations are recommended and require prepayment with either
Cash, Check, Mastercard,Visa, or Amex.
Coupons and discount offers must be arranged in advance with the box office and may be suspended at any time.
Ticket Prices: Range from $13 - $28
For Ticket Information: Click Here
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61. DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS
Location: The Music Hall at Fair Park
909 1st Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
HEART of Texas is proud to partner with Dallas Summer Musicals!
Your family or homeschool group (group of 10 or more) can get discount rates to great family-friendly performances for the upcoming season.
Be sure to mention HEART of Texas when you order.
Check out the Group Discount Form on our Downloads page for details
Special Discounts for Groups with 10 or More: Click Here for pricing and show times
(Then scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Performance Schedule and Pricing)
2018-2019 Dallas Summer Musicals Performances
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
NOV 3 -- An Evening with the Best of Broadway
An Evening with the Best of Broadway celebrates Dallas Summer Musicals and the magic of musical theatre! Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment with a spectacular lineup of stars of both stage and screen. Proceeds from the 2018 DSM Gala! support the non-profit Dallas Summer Musicals and its education and community programs. DSM brings the magic of musical theatre to so many through programs such as DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards, Seats for Vets, Seats for Kids, Kid’s Club, Hear Us Now!™, and the DSM Community Performance. This is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in everything patrons love about Broadway and the DSM experience at the historic Music Hall at Fair Park.
NOV 27-DEC 2 -- Elf (Broadway Musical)
ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
DEC 19-JAN 6, 2019 -- The Phantom of the Opera
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Dallas as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.
FEB19-MAR 3, 2019 -- Anastasia
From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
APR 2-MAY 5, 2019 -- Hamilton
If you are an educator, you can learn more about your students’ eligibility to participate in the Hamilton Education Program available for Title I students click here.
MAY 14-26, 2019 -- Miss Saigon
Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42, and a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “The Heat is On in Saigon,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget.
JUNE 6-23, 2019 -- Aladdin
Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” ALADDIN on Broadway features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
JUL 17-28, 2019 -- Hello Dolly (Betty Buckley)
Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in HELLO, DOLLY! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this HELLO, DOLLY! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow, indeed!”
AUG 7-18, 2019 -- Fiddler on the Roof
Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.
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62. DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES
2018 Youth Concerts (Grades 3-6)
NOV 14 & 15 -- Beethoven & Bernstein
$6.50/person
The DSO celebrates the 100th birthday of the American musical genius, Leonard Bernstein, by pairing his music with that of the composer he loved the most: Beethoven. From Beethoven’s 5th Symphony to Bernstein’s West Side Story, this concert takes a fascinating look at how one master inspired another.
Tickets: Click Here OR 214.871.4054 OR send an email
Final headcount and payment are due three weeks before the concert.
JAN 23 & 24 -- I Am A Musician
Get to know the musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra up close and personal! Musicians will talk about what it means to be a musician, how their instrument fits into the fabric of the orchestra, and play some of their favorite pieces. This concert will also feature some extremely talented students from the DSO’s Young Strings program as they play with the full orchestra.
Tickets: Click Here OR 214.871.4054 OR send an email
Final headcount and payment are due three weeks before the concert.
MAY 1 & 2 -- Carnegie Hall's The Orchestra Swings
“Swing” is many things. It’s a distinctive rhythmic feel, a musical era, a style of dance, and that elusive but unmistakable feeling that results when musicians are deeply tuned into each other. Though swing is characteristically associated with jazz, an orchestra can also swing. Through hands-on activities, and a culminating interactive performance with the DSO, students will explore the elements that contribute to that magical moment when the orchestra starts to swing.
Tickets: Click Here OR 214.871.4054 OR send an email
Final headcount and payment are due three weeks before the concert.
Family Concerts
Share lasting musical memories at the Dallas Symphony's entertaining Family Concert Series. Each about an hour long and filled with fun and familiar music, these programs entice children and adults alike. Come early for arts and crafts, an instrument petting zoo and other special activities in the Meyerson lobby.
NOV 10 -- The Bernstein Beat
11am
Jamie Bernstein, daughter of Leonard Bernstein, hosts a one-hour family concert about her father's music modeled after his own groundbreaking Young People's Concerts.
Tickets on Sale AUG 2
DEC 1 -- A John Williams Family Christmas
11am
John Williams and friends fill your holiday with festive selections from the Harry Potter and Home Alone movies in this special one-hour concert for the whole family.
Tickets: click here
JUNE 1 -- Firebird & Other Feathered Friends
11am
A one hour concert that will make spirits soar: Stravinsky's thrilling Firebird, as well as Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, an orhestral telling of the Dr. Seuss favorite Gertrude McFuzz and more.
Tickets on Sale NOV 14
Concert Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
(intersection of Pearl & Flora Street in the heart of the Downtown Dallas Arts District)
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63. FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
Orchestra Performances:
NOV 3 -- The Music of Harry Potter (Family Concert)
11am
This wildly popular program is coming back to bring you music from the Harry Potter film franchise.
Tickets: click here
NOV 23, 24, 25 -- Home for the Holidays
7:30 (Nov 23, 24)
2pm (Nov 25)
Once again, Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra help you to usher in the holiday season! Experience seasonal favorites performed by the orchestra and combined choirs featuring some of the best young singers Fort Worth has to offer. It’s a family tradition in true FWSO style - where the audience gets to sing-along, Santa spreads cheer, and the chance of snow flurries is 100%!
Tickets: click here
DEC 3 -- Handel's Messiah
7:30pm
The joy of the season comes to life in Handel’s majestic Messiah. Let the thrilling choruses, soaring solos, and triumphant orchestration be a joyful and powerful beginning to your holiday celebrations.
Tickets: Click Here
JAN 11, 12, 13 -- Also Sprach Zarathustra
7:30 (Jan 11, 12)
2pm (Jan 13)
The opening call of the trumpets in perfect intervals and the pounding of the timpani are instantly recognizable as Strauss’ epic tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra. Experience this majestic work with Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Plus, composer Jimmy López returns to Fort Worth for a performance of his Symphony No. 1: The Travails of Persiles and Sigismunda.
Tickets: Click Here
JAN 18, 19, 20 -- Ragtime, Blues, & All That Jazz
7:30 (Jan 18, 19)
2pm (Jan 20)
In this “tour de force” concert, Byron Stripling showcases ragtime masters Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton plus blues legends B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Byron returns to Fort Worth for a weekend of entertaining and humorous vignettes about the music and its creators, plus an unforgettable toe-tapping jam session finale that will bring the house down.
Tickets: Click Here
FEB 1, 2, 3 -- Brahms & Bruch
7:30 (Feb 1, 2)
2pm (Feb 3)
Andrew Grams last conducted the FWSO in March 2017 to rave reviews. He returns to Fort Worth to conduct Brahms’ idyllic Second Symphony and Schumann’s Overture to Hermann und Dorothea. Plus, Simone Porter returns to the FWSO for a performance of Bruch’s rich and seductive Violin Concerto No. 1.
Tickets: Click Here
FEB 2 -- Jurassic Parts (Family Concert)
11am
A new concert that tells the story of when instruments ruled the world.
Tickets: click here
MAR 8, 9, 10 -- Mariachi Los Camperos - Viva Mexico, Viva America!
7:30 (Mar 8, 9)
2pm (Mar 10)
For more than 50 years, the GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble has celebrated the rich vocal tradition of Mexico with a lively program featuring the country’s most beloved songs. Explore the works of Mexico’s many internationally renowned songwriters, highlighting the exquisite voices within Mariachi Los Camperos in this exciting concert. Viva Mexico! Viva America!
Tickets: Click Here
2018 Young Person's Concerts (2019 TBA)
Designed to engage the interest of children of all ages, these concerts are open to school groups, home school groups and individuals.
You must have a reservation. No walk-ins.
Young Person's Concerts -- Visions of America
JAN 24 @10:30am & 12:30pm
JAN 25 @10:30am & 12:30pm
Discover how composers like Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and John Williams interpret the American landscape and people through music with the Fort Worth Symphony and Kids Who Care. This program also features images from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Young Persons’ Concerts last approximately 45 minutes and are appropriate for children ages 7 through 13.
Online Tickets for Groups of 20 or less:
JAN 24 at 12:30 PM
JAN 25 at 10:30 AM
JAN 25 at 12:30 PM
Online Tickets for Groups of more than 20: Online Reservation Form
Kinderconcert --Aesop's Fables
FEB 15 @10:30am & 12:30pm
FEB 16 @10:30am & 12:30pm
Learn about the important lessons fables can teach us with the Fort Worth Symphony and Kids Who Care. We’ll use music to tell three of Aesop’s classic tales – The Lion and the Mouse, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and The Tortoise and the Hare – in a bilingual work written for these concerts by local composer, Till MacIvor Meyn. Kinderconcerts last approximately 35 minutes and are appropriate for children ages 3 through 6.
Online Tickets for Groups of 20 or less:
FEB 15 at 10:30am
FEB 15 at 12:30pm
FEB 16 at 10:30am
FEB 16 at 12:30pm
Groups of more than 20: Online Reservation Form
For Questions: Click Here to send an email message or call 817-665-6500.
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64. GENESIS CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Discount: Genesis Theatre is offering HEART of Texas Members (with valid membership card) 10% off production tuition (to be used one time a year).
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
Location: 3100 Independence Parkway Suite
324b Plano, TX 75075
Box Office: 972-599-3505
Online Ticketing: click here
Upcoming Shows at Genesis Theatre --
TBA
Children's Theater Classes at Genesis Theatre
TBA
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65. GREATER DALLAS YOUTH ORCHESTRA
2018-2019 Concert Schedule --
NOV 11 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta Concert
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
NOV 11 -- GDYO Jazz Orchestra with TI Jazz Band
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Tickets: Click here
NOV 11 -- Wind Symphony & Philharmonic Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
NOV 18 -- Flute Choir Concert
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
4th floor performance space. Free! No Ticket Required.
DEC 12 -- GDYO Holiday Magic Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
FEB 3 -- Flute Choir Concert
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200, Frisco, TX 75034
Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center.
Free! No tickets required!
FEB 10 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta Concert
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
FEB 10 -- GDYO Jazz Concert
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
FEB 10 -- Philharmonic & Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
MAR 10 -- GDYO Young Virtuosi Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
APR 27 -- GDYO Chamber Ensemble Competition
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200, Frisco, TX 75034
Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center.
This concert/competition is free and open to the public.
Winners will be announced at the end of the concert and a reception will follow.
MAY 11 -- YPO, DSE, Sinfonietta and Philharmonic Concert
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
MAY 12 -- Flute Choir, GDYO Jazz and Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
MAY 19 -- GDYO Season Finale Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
Auditioning for GDYO
If you would like to be added to the audition email list, please click here.
If you have not done so already, you can look over the Audition FAQs, Audition Requirements, etc.
If you have any questions, please email us
If you auditioned this spring (for the 2015-2016 season), results will be mailed May 17, 2015.
Under NO circumstances will results be given over the phone
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66. PARK CITIES STUDIOS/THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY
Park Cities Studios offers world-class instruction for ages 18 months and older, in dance, singing, and acting.
Discount: Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID) 10% off their class tuition.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
Location: 7979 Inwood Rd, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75209
Phone: 214-357-8888
For More Information: Click Here
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67. PLANO CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
Location: Plano Productions: Plano Children’s Theater, 1301 Custer Road, Plano, TX 75075
Courtyard Theater: 1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074
N. Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216 (Chapel Hill entrance, 2nd floor), Plano
McKinney Productions: Heard Craig Hall, 306 North Church Street, McKinney, 75069
McKinney (MPAC): McKinney Performing Arts Center 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX
Frisco Productions: Expedition Frisco (9073 Berkshire Drive, Frisco 75033)
NOTE: Some productions may not be appropriate for children. Each family is encouraged to exercise discretion when considering to allow your children/family to view these productions.
Now Showing at Plano Children's Theater
November Performances
NOV 1- 4 -- Pinocchio (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
From the moment Pinocchio wrecks Mastroni’s puppet show until he becomes a real boy for rescuing his father from the great fish, the excitement never abates in this charming adaptation. The Blue Fairy and her three wood elves introduce the story, set the scenes and work the magic as Pinocchio travels his road of misadventures. Pinocchio’s ’growing’ nose, Pleasure Isle, the Great Fish are all handled with fascinating simplicity.
NOV 2-10 -- Into the Woods (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
recommended age 10+ due to mature content)
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching
NOV 2-10 -- The Phantom Tollbooth, Jr. (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
The exceptional tale of Milo, Tock and a certain magic tollbooth is brought splendidly to life on stage in The Phantom Tollbooth JR. Adapted from Norton Juster’s beloved, award-winning children’s book, this inventive musical features a melodious score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time-Tony-winner, Sheldon Harnick.
NOV 15 -18 -- The Sound of Music (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their navy. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
NOV 15-18 -- Seussification of Romeo (Fairview Youth Theatre)
A whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines — similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with if he ever had his way with the script…
NOV 29 - DEC 2 -- A Charlie Brown Christmas (North Texas Peforming Arts - Plano)
The classic animated television special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
NOV 30-DEC 8 -- The Gift of the Magi (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
This heartwarming romantic comedy, narrated by a group of Christmas carolers, tells the story of Della and Jim, who are desperately in love with each other but also very poor. In their attempts to buy each other proper Christmas gifts, a strange twist of fate leads the couple to find the perfect gifts for one another, but at an unexpected cost. Though they may not have the perfect Christmas, the couple learns about the importance of the gift of love in this beautiful adaptation of the story by O. Henry.
NOV 30 - DEC 9 -- Elf, Jr (Frisco Discovery Center)
Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.
December Performances
DEC 7-16 -- Scrooge! The Musical (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
Ebeneezer Scrooge has spent all his life accruing gold and allowing all his loved ones to slip through his hands. On Christmas Eve 1843, Scrooge is given the gift of one more chance to redeem himself for mankind and for his soul. The musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol reminds us to love one another and to hold each other close!
January Performances
JAN 11-20 -- Oliver (Frisco Discovery Center)
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
JAN 17-20 -- Pride & Prejudice (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
Jane Austen’s timeless tale of romantic love touched by pride and prejudice is brought to the stage in this adaptation conceived especially for schools and small theatres. All the components of the novel remain: romance, love, rivalry, friendship and the many foibles and delights of family. While the clash between the lively Elizabeth and the arrogant Darcy remains at the heart of the play, love in all its many facets dominate all of the characters’ lives. The play remains faithful to the marital rites and manners of Regency England as courtships are explored, broken, reunited and ignited.
To Learn More: www.planochildrenstheatre.com
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68. SHINE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
Shine is a family-friendly, faith-based performing arts studio for kids and teenagers to hone their skills in singing, acting, and dancing.
Discount: Shine is waiving their $25 class registration fee for HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID).
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
Location: 3616 Churchill Lane, Plano, TX 75075
Phone: 214-218-4779
For More Information: Click Here
2018 Performances:
Schedule unavailable
Discount: Shine is waiving their $25 class registration fee for HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID).
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
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69. TEXAS BALLET THEATER PERFORMANCES
The Texas Ballet Theater is once again partnering with HEART of Texas to offer our newsletter readers (that's you!) and other homeschoolers special ticket pricing during select performances. The dates and times of these select performances are listed below. You can purchase tickets as a group or as a family -- all homeschoolers can enjoy these great discounts. You do not have to be a member of HEART of Texas or any other home school support group, but you must mention HEART of Texas when you call.
Performances:
TBD
HEART of Texas Discount Tickets TBA for selected performances.
You must mention HEART of Texas Home School Discount Program to get the discount.
Any homeschooler may take advantage of this program
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first served basis, so please reserve your tickets as soon as possible to ensure the best section seating available during our select performances. All tickets, even group tickets, must be paid for up front. Please be aware that all sales are final.
Please Note: Some performances may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please use your own judgment when considering allowing your children/family to view these productions.
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70. TEXAS BALLET THEATER DANCE SCHOOL -- DANCE CLASSES -- FORT WORTH
Discount: The Texas Ballet Theater School is offering our readers a $50 discount on registration if you mention HEART of Texas.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
They currently offer classes during the day for 3 & 4 year olds, but if you have a group of at least 6 students who are close in age/ballet experience, they will try to put together a class for your students!
For more information: Click here to email Ashley Friedman or 877-828-9200, ext 108
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72. AMON CARTER EXHIBITS
The Carter houses one of the nation’s preeminent collections of American art, from works by the early nineteenth-century artist-explorers through those of the mid-twentieth-century modernists and up to the work of contemporary photographers. The museum also holds one of the most comprehensive collections of work by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.
Museum Exhibits/Programs:
THROUGH JAN 27, 2019 -- Hedda Sterne: Printed Variations
From luscious leafy tendrils to stark horizon lines, this exhibition of prints by Hedda Sterne (1910–2011) celebrates the artist’s exquisite variety of formal interests. Although most often associated with a group of artists called the “Irascibles”—avant-garde forerunners of Abstract Expressionism—Sterne defied stylistic categorization. Her aesthetic experimentations fluctuated between organic and geometric, figural and abstract, and painterly and graphic. All share, however, a passionate attention to detail and form.
OCT 6, 2018 - MAY 26, 2019 -- From Remington to O'Keeffe
Since its opening in January 1961, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art has acquired one of the world’s finest collections of American paintings, photographs, sculpture, and works on paper. Key selections from the collection—from epic landscape and western paintings, elegant still lifes, and singular representations of war and exploration, to unparalleled modernist sculptures and abstractions—are featured in an exciting presentation that reveals the singularity of the Amon Carter collection.
Guided Tours for Students: Click Here
Museum Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Admission: Admission to permanent collection is FREE.
Tickets for special exhibitions can be purchased at the information desk.
All galleries in the Amon Carter Museum offer barrier-free access.
Location: Amon Carter Art Museum
3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-738-1933
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73. DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
Location: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75201
Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Late night Fridays (3rd Friday of the month, excluding December) museum open until Midnight.
General Admission: General admission is FREE every day
Special Exhibit Admission: $8/person; Ages 11 and under: FREE
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
THROUGH JAN 6, 2019 -- Cult of the Machine: Precisionism and American Art
Chilton II Gallery
$16 ticket (discounts for seniors, students, military); Children 11 and under are free
Cult of the Machine examines American culture from the 1910s to the Second World War and reveals how the American love affair with new technology and mechanization shaped architecture, design, and the visual culture of the United States. This tour-de-force presentation includes key paintings by American Precisionists such as Charles Sheeler, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Charles Demuth, and iconic works by the masters of straight photography such as Paul Strand, Berenice Abbott, and Edward Steichen. Their creations were highly structured, geometric compositions with smooth surfaces and lucid forms that sought to mimic a streamlined, “machined” aesthetic, with themes ranging from the urban and industrial to the pastoral. Reconciling realist imagery with abstracted forms, Precisionism married the influence of avant-garde European art styles such as Purism, Cubism, and Futurism with American subject matter.
THROUGH DEC 9, 2018 -- Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit
Focus II Gallery
Journey of the Human Spirit, by Hopi artists Michael Kabotie and Delbridge Honanie, narrates the history of the Hopi people, from the mythic emergence, through the arrival of Europeans, to the rebirth of Hopi traditions in the information age.
Tickets: $5
THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2018 -- Asian Textiles: Art & Trade Along the Silk Road
Level 3
Drawn from the DMA’s collection, this exhibition showcases fine examples of garments and ornamental hangings. The works on view come from India, Central Asia, China, and Japan, with some objects featuring colored ink paintings on textile backgrounds. The garments range from a Japanese fireman’s coat to an Indian sari and a Chinese dragon robe. Asian Textiles highlights the passage of luxury goods along the Silk Road between eastern Asia, India, and places like Uzbekistan. This historical trade route led to an interchange of arts and crafts from the Mediterranean to India and the Far East.
Admission is FREE
THROUGH FEB 3, 2019 -- An Enduring Legacy: The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Collection of Impressionist and Modern Art
Barrel Vault
An Enduring Legacy: The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Collection of Impressionist and Modern Art is dedicated to the single largest benefactors in the Museum’s history, the late Margaret and Eugene McDermott, visionary patrons of the arts, education, and healthcare in Dallas. On view beginning June 14, An Enduring Legacy will present their magnificent final bequest of 32 19th- and early 20th-century artworks to The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund to benefit the DMA. Among the masterworks featured in the exhibition are paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Henry Moore, among many others.
Focus Installation
Admission is FREE.
THROUGH APRIL 26, 2020 -- The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery
Focus Gallery
The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery is the largest public presentation in the history of one of the world's most important private collections of Islamic Art.
FREE First Tuesdays of each month (Sept - May)
First Tuesday programming is specifically designed for children ages five and under, but all ages are welcome. Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities.
Time: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Center for Creative Connections (C3)
For More Information: click here
Themes:
SEPT 4 -- Pirate Party
HOMESCHOOL CLASS
Fourth Thursday of every month, with some exceptions.
Time: 11am-1pm
Details: The Dallas Museum of Art’s homeschool classes offer an interactive Museum experience for families with children ages 6 and above. Parents and children learn about works of art together in the galleries, participate in hands-on activities as a family, and create a work of art together in the Art Studio. During the program, parents learn techniques and skills for creating their own educational experiences in the gallery.
Cost: $8/child (ages 6 -12). Adults do not require a ticket.
To Register/To Purchase Tickets: Click Here Follow the instructions to add the number of tickets you need for the class (one ticket per child). Participating adults do not require a ticket. If you have any difficulties with the new system, call 214-922-1270 or 214-922-1822. Class size is limited to 20 students. When classes are filled, call 214-922-1818 or click here to send an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list.
Themes:
DEC 14-- Teen Homeschool Workshop: Assembly Line
$8/person
Location: Tech Lab
Collage is timeless. From medieval calligraphers to Picasso and Braque, artists have used this multimedia technique to push the limits of their creativity and create something new. In this workshop, investigate artists who broke the mold, and create your own artistic laboratory with an altered book.
Recommended for ages 13–19. All materials provided.
Tickets: Click Here
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74. KIMBELL ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The Kimbell Art Museum’s holdings include artworks ranging in period from antiquity to the 20th century. The collection includes masterpieces by Fra Angelico, Caravaggio, El Greco, Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso, as well as antiquities, Asian, African, and pre-Columbian art.
Location: Kimball Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792
Phone: 817-332-8451 Metro: 817-654-1034 Fax: 817-877-1264
Museum Hours: Mondays – Closed
Tuesdays–Thursdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fridays, noon–8 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sundays, noon–5 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day
Admission: Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always free. There is a charge for special exhibitions.
Half-Off Admission: Tuesdays from 10am to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. (Not applicable for Member audio tours).
Group Sales: Discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more are available with a reservation for a specific date and time, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For reservations, call 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Reservations for groups should be made at least two weeks in advance.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITS
MARCH 4, 2018 - AUG 19, 2018 -- From the Lands of Asia: The Sam & Myrna Myers Collection
Renzo Piano Pavilion
When Americans Samuel and Myrna Myers visited Paris in the mid-1960s, they became so enamored with the city that they decided to make their home there. This was where they built an extraordinary collection that until now has never been exhibited publicly. Over the course of more than 40 years, the Myers assembled some 5,000 works of art that, together, offer a very personal vision of the world of Asian art. This exhibition will present over 400 objects selected from this remarkable collection, with works representing key periods in the history of the art of China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and Vietnam.
OCT 7, 2018 - JAN 6, 2019 -- Balenciaga in Black
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) is often called “the couturier’s couturier”—the fashion designer revered by all other fashion designers. From his first runway collection, in 1937, through the closure of his Paris salon, in 1968, Balenciaga’s clients were among the most influential trendsetters of the day. The carefully selected costumes and accessories, all made by hand in the haute-couture ateliers of this fashion genius, share one major feature: they are all black. For Balenciaga, black was vibrant, capable of exhibiting a dazzling interplay of light through luxurious fabrics and materials. This exhibition reveals the masterful shapes created by the artist with apparently simple cuts and impeccably composed adornments of lace, embroidery, silk, fringes, beads, and sequins. These expertly executed, timeless silhouettes continue to inspire modern fashion.
OCT 7, 2018 - JAN 6, 2019 -- Goya in Black & White
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes is among the best-known figures in the history of Spanish art and renowned as one of the greatest painters of all time. He is also revered as one of history’s greatest draftsmen and printmakers. This exhibition will showcase more than seventy-five of his paramount works on paper from the unparalleled collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Goya in Black and White will explore the evolution of the artist’s graphic work in all media. The importance of black and white will be shown throughout the exhibition—not only literally, in black ink on white paper, but also figuratively, as in the oppositions of night and day, the balance between menacing shadow and hopeful light, that pervade the artist’s imagination. In the Kimbell’s exhibition, Goya’s principal series and best-known compositions, including the Caprichos series, The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, Disasters of War, Disparates, and Tauromaquia, will be represented in detail, some works in multiple impressions, to show the creative evolution of the artistic process of a genius.
FEB 10, 2019 - APR 28, 2019 -- The Lure of Dresden: Bellotto at the Court of Saxony
JUNE 16, 2019 - SEPT 15, 2019 -- Monet: The Late Years
FAMILY FESTIVALS
View current exhibitions & preview upcoming exhibitions.
Network with other educators and participating institution staff
Enjoy light refreshments.
Learn about programs for educators and students.
Receive free resources for your classroom.
Explore ideas for using primary sources.
For More Information: Click here to email
Upcoming Family Festivals:
NOV 4 -- Folktales & Fashion
NOV 11 -- Print Jam
Noon - 5pm
This free and fun-for-all-ages event will celebrate ancient traditions and precious objects from across Asia with music and dance performances, craft demonstrations and art-making activities, gallery explorations, and more. Participants will also enjoy free admission to the special exhibition From the Lands of Asia: The Sam and Myrna Myers Collection.
KIMBELL KIDS DROP IN STUDIO
Time: 1pm-1:45pm
This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio art project.
Registration: No advance registration for this drop-in program; space is limited to 20 children, plus adults.
Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion, beginning one hour before the program.
For More Information: Contact Here or call: 817.332.8452
Upcoming Themes
NOV 17 -- ARTventures: Bookmaking
DEC 8 -- ARTventures: Bookmaking
DEC 15 -- ARTventures: Bookmaking
JAN 5-- Collaborative Constructions
PICTURES & PAGES
Time: Select Tuesdays, 10:00-11:45am
Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Popular children’s books inspire group conversations and simple art activities.
Free Program, but Registration is required: 817-332-8451, ext. 351, or click to email
Space is limited. Maximum two children per adult. Please note that space in each session is very limited; all participants will recieve confirmations or be notified if placed on the waiting list.
Piano Pavillion Education Studios
Themes:
NOV 6 - The Great Paper Caper, by Oliver Jeffers
DEC 4 -- A Hat for Mrs. Goldman, A Story About Knitting & Love by Michelle Edwards
JAN 8 -- They Say Blue, by Jillian Tamaki
FEB 5 -- A House That Once Was, by Julie Fogliano
Children's Workshops
Time: 10am-Noon on select Saturdays
Connect with artworks, new friends, and creative activities during Saturday workshops for children (ages 6–14) and their adult partners. Limit three children per adult;
No charge for parents. Individual session fees are $15; series of 3 sessions for $37.
To Register: 817-332-8451, ext. 351.
Upcoming Themes:
DEC 1 -- Shapes & Silhouettes: Monotype Prints
Family Educator Morning
Time: Selected Dates, 10:15am-12:30pm
During this popular homeschool series, families will enjoy arts-based learning experiences designed for different age groups, staff-led discussions about teaching strategies for parents, and a group reflection period at the end of each program. Maximum capacity for each student group is approximately ten participants.
Families may register children for three different age groups (5-8, 9-12, 13-17); space is limited.
Cost: $10/Single session for one non-member child or additional adult: $10
One accompanying adult is admitted free; additional adults will be charged.
No unregistered siblings may attend; please refer to Kimbell Kids Drop-in Studio (ages 12 and younger) as a free option that includes younger children.
For questions or more information: 817-332-8451, ext. 351. or click to email
Upcoming Programs:
TBA
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75. PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE IN DALLAS
Location: 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, 75201 (located at the corner of Woodall Rodgers and Field Street
Phone: 214-428-5555
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
(Moody Family Children's Museum (Lower Level) Mon: Noon-5pm, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm)
Sunday: noon-5pm
First Thursday Late Night: 5-9pm
Extended hours first Thursday of each month. Also enjoy a late-night film and special interactive programming!
Last exhibits entry at 3:30pm regular hours, or an hour and a half before closing for extended hours.
School Group/Field Trip Traffic Calendar:
Monday-Friday: 9am-2:30pm, September-June 5
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-2:30pm, limited groups June-August 28
Museum Information:
The Museum of Nature & Science consists of several buildings all located in Fair Park, Dallas. The Nature Building is located at 3535 Grand Avenue, the Science Building is located at 1318 South Second Avenue and the Planetarium Building is located at 1620 First Avenue.
Traveling Exhibits
CURRENT -- Ultimate Dinosaurs
See dinosaurs come to life! In Ultimate Dinosaurs, you’ll get access to rarely seen specimens from the other side of the world — from the tiny Eoraptor to T. rex’s bigger, badder cousin, Giganotosaurus. Be transported to prehistoric times through cutting-edge technology, where you can explore the breathtaking characteristics of these exotic species through hands-on activities. Time machine not required.
HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS
NOV 12 -- Homeschool Family Science Day Events: Zoology Lab
10am-11am
$16/youth; $11/adult
For More Information: Click Here
Insects, mammals, and reptiles . . . oh my! This lab-based, hands-on program is all about animals. You will observe taxidermy specimens, skulls, pelts, and other natural items to discover new and interesting facts about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Your ticket to Homeschool Family Science Day also includes general admission to the Museum for the whole day!
Children must be accompanied by an adult over 21 that must remain with child/children at all times.
JUNIOR MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM
Sept 27, 2018 - June 6, 2019
Location: Classes take place in the Museum's Learning Labs, and participants and their parents will meet at different parks in the North Texas area to explore Texas terrain, vegetation, and wildlife firsthand.
Times: Early session will meet from 3-4:30pm
Late session will meet from 6-7:30pm
For Ages: 4th - 6th Grade
Cost: $180/person
Location: Perot Museum Learning Labs, plus 4 field trips to natural parks
Do your kids get excited about catching bugs, collecting rocks or tracking wildlife? The Junior Master Naturalist program offers a whole new way to explore and protect the natural wonders of Texas. Led by Perot Museum education staff and North Texas Master Naturalist volunteers, this program combines engaging classroom training with inspiring field-based discovery to help kids develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of Texas ecosystems. Through exciting hands-on explorations and outdoor adventures, your child will gain the skills and knowledge to become good stewards of the environment. Classes take place during First Thursday Late Nights at the Museum — and on Saturdays, participants and their parents meet at different parks in the North Texas area to explore Texas terrain, vegetation and wildlife firsthand. Once they’ve completed the program, your kids will even have the opportunity to help train future Junior Master Naturalists by becoming volunteers themselves!
**Please note that at least one guardian must provide transportation and accompany his or her children during each field trip.
For Details: Click Here
PERMANENT EXHIBITS AT PEROT MUSEUM
Moody Family Children's Museum
Where Little Children Make Big Discoveries: Park your stroller-and rev up for a day of discovery with your child! Here, kids 5 and younger can climb a replica of Reunion Tower, discover Texas wildlife or simply paint a picture.
Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall
Give Your Mind and Body a Workout!: Could you outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex, or through a football better than a pro? Get ready, get set-and get active as you explore your body in motion!
Discovering Life Hall
The Power of Adaptation: What is life, and how do different species adapt over time? From single-cell organisms to the largest creatures on the planet, this exhibit hall explores and celebrates the diversity of life on earth.
Being Human Hall
What Does it Mean to be Human?: Study a sliver of real human tissue-or use your brain waves to launch a ping-pong ball. There's more to being human than you may realize!
Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall
How Does it Work? Ask an Engineer: What do bridges, prosthetics and robots have in common? Discover how engineers use math and science to solve everyday problems.
The Rees-Jones Foundation Dynamic Earth Hall
Forecast: 100 Chance of Change: Where else can you experience an earthquake, touch a tornado and broadcast a weather forecast all in the same day? Discover how earth, air, and water interact to provide dynamic results.
Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Empowering the Future of Energy: Take a virtual expedition deep underground to explore a drilling rig from the inside out! From natural gas to solar and wind energy, every source of energy is fueled by science.
Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall
Natural Brilliance: Gems and minerals not only serve as as the building blocks of our planet-many of them also happen to shimmer, sparkle and glow! Explore both the practical side and beautiful aspects of these complex structures.
Expanding Universe Hall
Your Space for Discovery: Embark on a journey through our solar system and beyond, and discover how scientists uncover the secrets of the universe.
T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall
Clues and Insights from the Fossil Record: Discover how studying the bodies and behaviors of modern-day animals can give scientists a glimpse of dinosaur life.
Rose Hall of Birds
Let Your Mind Take Flight: Create your own virtual species of bird as you explore the adaptations that help birds thrive in diverse environments.
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76. FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Explore innovative learning studios and a wide variety of interactive exhibits in the new Museum of Science and History.
Location: 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, 76107 (corner of Montogomery & Gendy)
Admission: $15 for adults; $11 for children (2-12); $13 seniors (60+)
Admission to ExploraZone and all National Cowgirl Museum exhibits is one price and free for all Museum members
For Ticket Information: 817-255-9540
(Exhibit admission includes half-price admission to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is open daily Mon – Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.)
Events:
TBA
EXHIBITS:
THROUGH JAN 6, 2019 -- Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Welcome to the world of Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, a science-in-disguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body. Designed to be the first of its kind, the exhibition gives kids, along with intrigued adults, an opportunity to:
--Climb a human skin wall with warts, hairs, wounds and other objects that act as hand and foot holds. Here visitors discover more about features such as pimples, blisters, pores, bruises and scabs as they relate to the epidermis.
--Stop by the Toot Toot exhibit to create different sounds that replicate the physics of gas.
--Play surgery and attempt to remove organ parts from a body without touching the sides of the patient
--And so much more!
Educators Guide: Click Here
PLANETARIUM SHOWS:
Live at the Noble: Our Solar System
Premium live-presented show
Humans have been gazing at the planets in wonder for thousands of years, but today we know more than ever about what those words are really like. Join us for a journey to the solar system’s most exciting places. We’ll bring with us a little bit of laughter, a lot of fun and everything we know about our cosmic neighborhood.
Live at the Noble: Texas Sky Tonight
Premium live-presented show
There’s a whole universe visible right from your backyard. Join our interactive journey through the sky stories of the past, the incredible science of the present and the wonder of the future. Together we’ll explore memorable constellations, soar over beautiful planets and imagine life beyond Earth—all from the comfort of the planetarium!
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Included with Exhibit Admission
Join Big Bird, Elmo and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu as they introduce children to the night sky and very basic astronomy. Recommended for very young audiences (ages 2 to 7), and the very young at heart.
Thundering Herd
Included with Exhibit Admission
Alternate astronomy program with the Cattle Raisers Museum.
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77. NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
Location: Dallas Arts District
2001 Flora Street
214-242-5100
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Cafe Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 3:30 pm (for food services) & 4 pm (for beverage services)
Please note that hours are subject to change depending on private events and/or volume of business.
Closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission: Adult: $10; Seniors 65+: $7; Educator w/ID: $5; Student w/ID: $5; Child under 12: FREE; Miliary w/ID: FREE
Regular admission includes entrance to all interior galleries, sculpture garden, & special exhibitions.
FREE Admission: First Saturday of the month, 10am-5pm; and Third Friday of the month, 5pm-12am
Group Pricing (10 or more): $2 off regular ticket price. Click here for group information
Event:
Exhibits:
SEPT 15 - JAN 6, 2019 -- The Nature of Arp
The Nature of Arp provides a long-overdue look at the achievements of Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966), one of the most important and multifaceted artists of the modern era. As a founder of the international Dada movement during World War I, Arp pioneered the use of chance, spontaneity, and collaboration as artistic processes and subsequently developed a vocabulary of curving, organic forms that was to become the lingua franca for several generations of artists.
First Saturdays (FREE Admission)
10am-5pm (family activities from 10am-2pm)
Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month.
Themes:
NOV 3 -- Big Idea: Expression/Art Project: Alter Egos
DEC 1 -- Big Idea: Celebration/Art Project: Party Hats
HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS
DECEMBER 6 -- Take a Chance on Me
(ages 5-12)
10am-Noon
$5/person deposit, including adults
Deposit will be returned to you upon arrival on the date of the workshop.
Advanced registation required
Learn how artists can use chance to create art that is beyone what they could imagine. In the studio, roll the dice to create your own unpredictable art.
Registration Form: Click here
DEC 7 -- Growing as an Artist (ages 13-17)
1pm-3pm
$5/person deposit, including adults
Deposit will be returned to you upon arrival on the date of the workshop.
Advanced Registration required.
Registration Form: Click here
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78. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI IMAX THEATER–MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
NOW SHOWING:
Pandas
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX® original film Pandas, a breathtaking documentary adventure narrated by Kristen Bell. At Chengdu Panda Base in China, scientists are dedicated to protecting the species by breeding adult Giant Pandas in order to introduce cubs into the wild. This film follows one such researcher, whose passion leads her to initiate a new technique inspired by a black bear program in rural New Hampshire. What starts as a cross-culture collaboration becomes a life-changing journey for an American biologist, a scientist from Inner Mongolia and a very curious female cub named Qian Qian, born in captivity.
Trailer: Click Here
Dolphins
Dive into some fun when MacGillivray Freeman’s Dolphins returns to Fort Worth’s Omni Theater, an IMAX dome.
From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences under the water’s surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame.
Trailer: Click Here
Dinosaurs Alive! (40 min)
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendants of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites will come alive…in a big way!
Tornado Alley
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Armed with a 70mm camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the cast of Tornado Alley takes audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature’s most dramatic phenomena.
Trailer: Click Here
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79. FEATURED 3D FILMS AT THE HOGLUND FOUNDATION THEATER AT PEROT MUSEUM
3D Films at Perot Museum
THROUGH MAY 23, 2019 -- America's Musical Journey (40 min)
Chart-topping artist Aloe Blacc invites audiences to join him on a joyful, tune-filled, giant-screen tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, diving into the special places and unique cultural diversity that gave birth to America’s celebrated musical heritage. Narrated by legendary Academy Award®-winning actor Morgan Freeman, America’s Musical Journey 3D reflects the nation at every turn, telling stories of survival or celebration, of love or heartache, of protest or coming together.
To View Trailer: click here
Tickets: Click here
THROUGH MAY 23, 2019 -- Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet (20 min)
Go on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on Earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go farther into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures.
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Tickets: Click Here
THROUGH JAN 6, 2019 -- Waking the T-Rex 3D (20 minutes)
Travel into the field, inside science labs, and back 67 million years to the Cretaceous Period to reveal the T. rex named Sue like we’ve never known her before — from nest to death — in roaring, bone-crunching, in-your-face 3D. We witness her life-and-death struggles as she lives up to her reputation as one of the great dinosaur predators of all time, facing off with Triceratops and other threatening creatures. This is a high-drama science adventure you won’t soon forget.
To View Trailer: click here
Tickets: Click here
JANUARY 7-MAY 23, 2019 -- Extreme Weather 3D (20 minutes)
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather 3D takes you closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces. Follow researchers and everyday heroes as they uncover ways to help us understand and adapt to our ever-changing weather.
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80. PROGRAMS AT LOG CABIN VILLAGE
Location: 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, TX
Phone: 817-392-5881
Admission: $5 ages 4-17 and 60+; $5.50 ages 18+
Groups: $4.50 each for groups of 10+; Free for ages 3 & under
Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Upcoming Programs
NOV 3 -- Firepit Cooking Class
9am-Noon
$25/person (if registered by Oct 19);
$35/person (after Oct 19)
Participants for this camp will learn a bit about 19th century food preparation and prepare a meal of their own with fellow campers! This class is designed to be an adult or adult/child activity.
Limit of 2 children (ages 8 & up) per adult
Registration/Payment Required by OCT 26 (the earlier the better)
Register: Click Here
NOV 3 -- Cherokee Basket Weaving Class
1-4pm
$25/person (if registered by Oct 19);
$35/person (after Oct 19)
Join Hannah as she guides you through the process of making your own beautiful Cherokee-style double walled basket. Class is designed as an adult or adult/child activity.
Limit of 2 children (ages 8 & up) per adult
Registration/Payment Required by OCT 26 (the earlier the better)
Register: Click Here
NOV 22-23 -- Log Cabin Village Closed for Thanksgiving
DEC 1 -- Holidays at the Hearth & Santa Photos
1-4pm
Admission: $6.50/ages 18+; $6/ages 4-17 & 60+; Free/ages 3 and under
Groups of 10 or More: $5.50/person
Celebrate historic traditions with holiday music, crafts, games, and more!
¨ Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band
¨ Visit/Digital photo with historic Santa: Photo costs $5 if attending event, $10 if only visiting Santa
¨ Make your own holiday ornament
DEC 25 & JAN 1, 2019 -- Log Cabin Village Closed for Holidays
For More Information about the programs: Click Here
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81. DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE AT OLD CITY PARK
Location: Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, 1515 South Harwood St.
(located near the heart of downtown Dallas, close to the junction of Interstates 30 and 35)
Admission: $9 Adult; $7 Senior (65+); $5 Child (4 to 12 years)
Group Pricing: 15 - 49 People Adults: $8 per person; Seniors (65+): $6.50 per person
50 - 99 People Adults: $7 per person; Seniors (65+): $6 per person
100+ People Adults: $5 per person; Seniors (65+): $5 per person
School Field Trips: $4/student; $5/chaperone; teachers free Click here for Field Trip Information
*Admission prices for special events vary. Detailed information about upcoming events is listed in our Calendar of Events.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
Monday: Closed to the public
Closed: January and August
Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
EXHIBITS/EVENTS
DEC 8 & 9 -- Candlelight
Tickets go on sale NOV 1
At our annual holiday celebration, sing along with strolling carolers, tell St. Nicholas your holiday wishes, and make holiday crafts. Local groups perform on three stages all evening. Festive foods are available for purchase from food trucks as well as a bake sale, traditional kettle korn, nuts and more.
Barnyard Buddies (ages 18months - 5 years)
Read a story, do a hands-on activity, and fun craft.
SECOND WED & SAT of the month (Feb-July & Sept-Dec)
11am-Noon
Cost: $5/person (ages 2 and up)
NOV 7 & 10: Book TBD
DEC 12 & 15: Book TBD (due to Candlelight, will be held the 3rd Sat
Located within our early childhood playspace, The Parlor, participants will be able to interact with the new space after the program until 1:00pm.
Homeschool Workshops:
Cost: $15 per participating student; Parents & children 3 and under free
Registration Details: Workshops & tours must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance,
and are conducted during regular museum hours.
Workshops are held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Topics Offered:
--Teens Telegraphing
How did kids know what the weekend plans were? What did they do to let friends know what was happening? Today, everything and everyone is connected, and within seconds of something happening, texts and photos are being sent across town and the country. How did people communicate long ago? Learn how we kept in touch when we were restricted by technology, etiquette, and social rules.
--Home Arts of the Pioneers
Pioneers knew how to spin, weave and sew along with the many other chores needed just to survive. With all the labor required every day just to persevere, why would they take the extra time to learn the additional skills and techniques to decorate basic everyday objects? We’ll go back in time and try to understand the creative heart of the pioneers.
--Pioneer Pets
Could your pet make it in the Old West? How do you pet a chicken? Can you envision your pampered lap cat with the job title of “Rat Killer”? Just like the pioneer children, the animals had chores too! During your workshop, learn a lesson in Donkey Care 101, what Fluffy would have to do to earn her keep and more.
For More Information: Click Here to email or 214-413-3664
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82. OLD RED MUSEUM OF DALLAS COUNTY HISTORY AND CULTURE
Location: Old Red Museum, 100 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-745-1100
Hours: Museum open 9am to 5pm daily.
The Museum will be closed on the following days: December 24th & 25th
Admission: General admission: $10
Senior (64+)/Student admission: $8 (students must show current high school or university ID)
Children ages 3-16: $7
Children under age 3: Free
Old Red Members: Free (Must Provide Proof of Membership)
Sunday Only – Early Bird Special: $7 for tickets purchased before noon
Jury Duty – Visitors can receive a reduced admission of $5 with proof of jury duty
General Admission tickets include admission to both the permanent galleries on the second floor and any special exhibit on the first floor.
Special Exhibits Only: Free with Old Red Museum General Admission
Special Exhibit Gallery Only: $5/adults; $3/children 3-16; Free for children under 3 years of age
Groups: Groups of 20 people or more, $7 each.
An additional $2 additional per guest for building tour (if not 2pm weekday)
This special pricing is ONLY AVAILABLE BY MAKING ADVANCED ARRANGEMENTS. Please call the group sales department at 214-757-1949 or click to email to book a group sale to take advantage of this price.
Education Group Pricing: Call the group sales department at 214-757-1949 or click to email
Parking: Underground parking garage entrance is at corner of Houston St & Commerce St (SW corner of the building). Alternate entrance to parking garage is at the intersection of Elm St & Record St (N of Founder’s Plaza).
*Parking Garage is Dallas County owned & managed by ABM Parking, but is not affiliated with Old Red Museum. Any parking garage related issues can be directed to ABM Parking Management.
Discount: The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID) a $1 discount per person/ticket. Discount may not be used for the Home School Workshops.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Dallas Curated: 50 Objects/ 50 Stories
In celebration of the Old Red Museum’s 10th anniversary, this exhibit takes you on a journey into the curator’s world of examining and mining stories from the museum’s own collection. Whether handcrafted or mass-produced, every day or extraordinary, objects have the power to evoke a wide range of responses. Visitors are encouraged to share their own favorite objects that tell the story of Dallas.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS:
Early Years: Prehistory to 1873
Trading Center (1874-1917)
Big D (1918-1945)
World Crossroads (1946-2007)
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Future Home School Programs TBA
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83. STAR PARTIES
Have you ever seen the rings of Saturn? Have you ever wanted to view the moons of Jupiter? Have you been dazzled by a star cluster? The well-attended, monthly public star parties presented by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society (FWAS) have moved to Tandy Hills Natural Area, a 160-acre indigenous remnant of Fort Worth prairie located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. We have all the telescopes like we had at our other monthly public star party location. And our members are there to show you the sky and answer your astronomy questions as usual.
FWAS STAR PARTIES
FREE and Open to the Public
Location: Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103
2018 Star Parties
NOV 10 - 5pm-11pm
**All events start 1 hour before dark. Event cancelled if the sky is cloudy
**Family/kid-friendly; No dogs; Coolers welcome.
Please familiarize yourself with Star Party Etiquette: Click Here
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84. NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
Need a boost to your homeschool science curriculum? Have a detail inclined child or one who loves science or technology? Need something on a college application to convince the staff your child can compete with the best? Science fair should be in your future!
Your 6th graders have a chance to participate in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DRSEF) too!
Private homeschooled students in grades 3-12 may enter in one of 4 divisions. Those living in TEA region 10: Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties compete for the opportunity to enter the DRSEF. Students in other near-by counties may compete at our NDTSF for awards, but cannot be guaranteed entry into a regional ISEF event: some have gone on to the FortWorth Regional event.
All 6 - 12 grade projects need some ISEF forms (like the research plan) to be filled in BEFORE experimentation begins! 6th graders' projects may NOT include any handling of toxic/dangerous substances or require permission for human or animal subjects. Higher grades must submit forms for these BEFORE experimentation begins - start early. Please find out more on our website. This is the most confusing part of science fair participation, so let's get it worked out early - contact us. We don't want students eliminated on technicalities.
Students from our NDTSF have done very well at DRSEF (placing and even Grand Prize!) and at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair (placing). You don't have to place to win a special prize. Add that "WOW" factor to your project by checking out our new links to give your project even more "Marvelocity". Ask how we can help. Don't forget to check our "Links" page for more homeschool friendly science competitions (some links need to be fixed at Texas A&M).
For More Information: Click Here to email
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86. AQUA KIDS
AquaKids Swim School, located in Flower Mound and Keller, provides year-round swim lessons beginning at 6 months of age. In addition, they provide Swim Team, Open Swim, and private birthday parties.
Discount: AquaKids is offering an exclusive $30 per session discount for HEART of Texas families. This discount is available for Group, Private, or Semi-Private Lessons, or Private birthday parties.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
For More Information: Click Here
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88. BEST GYMNASTICS IN FLOWER MOUND
Gymnastics is the best sport available to create young athletes and proper athletic foundations for all future sporting endeavors. We offer several classes for all ages including: Little Tots class for 14mo-3 years, Best Kids 3-4 years. For ages 5 and up we offer Tumbling, Girls Gymnastics, Boys Gymnastics and a Home schooling class.
Location: 601 Cross Timbers Rd. Suite 100 in Flower Mound.
To Learn More: 972-874-8800 or click here
Home School Class
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Details: Best Gymnastics does not have sessions, so you can join at anytime! This co-ed class for ages 5 and older will focus on athletic conditioning, tumbling, flexibility, core strength, and of course, fun! The class has a 10:1 student/teacher ratio.
Cost: $59/month
For more information: Click here
Open Gym
Date: Every Friday
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $12/child
Details: This is a drop off event. Lots of exercise and lots of fun! No reservations required.
For more information: Click here
Discount: Best Gymnastics is offering HEART of Texas members a 15% discount off all of their recreational gymnastics classes, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Learn More about Best Gymnastics: 972-874-8800 or click here
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89. BOWMAN SPORTS -- PE 101 CLASSES
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
Email: click here to email or 817-929-3333
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90. 316 BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY (316BJJ)
316 BJJ is a Christian organization located in Rockwall, TX, designed to help people train their mind, bodies, and spirits in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for everyone to learn self-defense and to increase their skill as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student.
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with current HEART of Texas member card) will receive a 20% discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/resources/membership
For More Information: click here
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91. CHRISTIAN MARTIAL ARTS
Christian Martial Arts, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Euless, is offering a free month of classes to HEART of Texas newsletter readers who wish to try out their program. Christian Martial Arts has been ministering to the physical as well as spiritual needs of local families for almost ten years at First Euless!
It is a fun way to get plenty of exercise in an environment that seeks to honor God and teach respect for others. The tenets of CMA are Courtesy, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable spirit. Students learn fundamentals of self-defense, balance, flexibility, practice and repetition. We encourage progress through belt promotions but each student is only in competition with himself to advance. We have sparring nights, optional board breaking, tournaments and special events including Christmas parties and demonstrations. If you are looking for a great family activity, you've found it!
Cost: $25/month per person
Discount: Christian Martial Arts, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Euless, is offering a free month of classes to HEART of Texas newsletter readers who wish to try out their program.
Times/Class Descriptions:
Monday: 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.–Children only
Monday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.–Beginners & Advanced of all ages
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.–Beginners of all ages
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.–Advanced students
Saturday: 10:00 am–12:00 p.m.–Open Workout for all students
For More Information: Click Here
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92. DALLAS THUNDER HOME SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Dallas Thunder is a home school competitive basketball organization.
Dallas Thunder offers:
Christ-centered, competitive Basketball for Home schooled boys and girls
Experienced, Professional Coaches.
The opportunity to play top public and private schools in the area
Participation in the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Tournament.
Teams forming for 2017-2018
Forney Sports Center
Monday - 2-4pm
Wednesday - 1-3pm
Click here to register
Website: https://www.dallasthunder.org
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94. DasCHE Spartans
Location: Faith Bible Church – 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115
RM 208 in back building
For More Information: click here
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95. HOME SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The Home School Athletic Association is a Christian-based organization providing athletics for homeschoolers through volunteer home school parent. They provide various programs including football, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball for high school and middle school home schoolers.
Cheerleading: Girls junior high cheerleading squad for the 2015 football season. Click here to contact the coach.
Cross Country: If you are interested in joining HSAA Cross Country, please click here to contact the Track Commissioner.
Football: 11-Man Tackle Football...Middle School, JV, and Varsity!
Open to boys, ages 11 to 18 and in grades 6 through 12, HSAA Football promises to provide each student-athlete with a Christ-centered approach to sports. Though competitive in nature, to be sure, HSAA will not sacrifice core values to win at all costs.
Instead, coaches and parents – and team mentors (varsity players and those who have recently graduated) – work with the players to build character for life.
Registration details: Click Here
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96. HOME SCHOOL FENCING CLASSES AT FENCING INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
Fencing Institute of Texas is committed to supporting our Home Schooled children by providing physical fitness that challenges the mind as well as the body.
Home School Classes
Times: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 am. – Saturdays
Instructor: Coach Rhonda Trietsch
For More Information: 972-444-8498 or visit: https://www.fenceintexas.org/homeschool.html
Students enjoy private lessons, group training, and mini-tournaments during this time.
Parents are welcome to participate along with their children in these programs.
Additional classes during the week between the hours of 10 AM and 4 p.m. will be added
as this program and need grows.
Open Enrollment: Students may join this program at any time; the first month's fees are prorated. There is no pro-ration of fees after the first month. Fees are $90 per month plus $50 tuition ($140), and are due by the 5th of the month. Fees are due in advance and are non-refundable.
Students may take additional private lessons outside of the class meeting time for an additional fee.
Discount: Fencing Institute of Texas is offering HEART of Texas members a $10 discount off the monthly tuition (individual or family) with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card. HEART of Texas students participating in the FIT Saturday Page or Squire programs receive a $5 discount off the monthly program fee with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Register: Class size is limited to 15 students; pre-registration is required. If you are interested, please call our school at (972) 444-8498, or complete and mail or FAX the Home School Registration form.
To Download Registration Form: https://www.fenceintexas.org/homeschool.html
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97. HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM AT LANTANA GOLF CLUB
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM
SPRING 2015 SESSION
Experience the Game of Golf! Lantana Golf Club is offering three separate golf programs for juniors, age 8-17, in 2015. The Spring, Summer and Fall programs will each offer weekly clinics over a period of 8-10 weeks.
Participants will receive instruction on full swing, short game (chip, pitch, putting) and bunker play. Participants will also receive a basic introduction to the rules & etiquette of golf and the opportunity for quality time on the course.
Our objective is to introduce juniors to the game of golf, improve playing skills and provide the opportunity for personal growth and learning. We hope to build and strengthen character, develop new friendships, and enjoy the experience and life lessons this great game provides.
Marc Brooks will provide lead instruction with assistance from other local golf professionals as needed. Mr. Brooks is a PGA member and currently Director of Instruction at Lantana Golf Club. He was named "Best Golf Instructor Denton County 2011, 2012 and 2013" and a member of the PGA President's Council for his continuing effors to promote the grow the game of golf.
To Register: click here to download the registration form.
For more information: Contact Marc Brooks, PGA at 940-728-4653 ext. 308 or click here to email
Discount: Marc Brooks is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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100. PARKER-TARRANT HOME SCHOOL SPORTS
Parker-Tarrant Home School exists to promote and accomplish education for the Texas Home School student in a Christian environment. With a focus primarily in the Parker County and West Tarrant County areas of North Texas, the organization’s objective is to provide a competitive environment for middle school and high school competition that is not normally provided by traditional home school organizations or support groups. PTHSS desires to accomplish this goal in a way that both works alongside the parents and honors Jesus Christ.
Currently the PTHSS organization offers boys' Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball, boys' Basketball from middle school through high school, girls' high school basketball and girls' Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball. Six-Man boys' football is being added this fall! Other programs and age divisions may be offered in the future.
Many of the PT Warriors athletic activities occur at Birchman Baptist Church in West Fort Worth.
For More Information: click Here to email or www.pthss.org/
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101. POP-IN PLAYTIME AT PUMP-IT-UP OF GRAPEVINE
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: 2-6 years old
WEDNESDAYS
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 years old
Discount: Pump-It-Up of Grapevine is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount on private parties. Members also receive $1 off Pop-In-Playtime on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for ages 2 through 6, and on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 for ages 6-12. Members must present their valid HEART of Texas Family ID card to take advantage of these special offers.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
For More Information: 817-329-1332 or grapevine@pumpitupdfw.com
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102. THESA RIDERS HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
THESA Riders is a home school association, providing the DFW area with competitive and Christ-centered athletic programs for home schoolers at the high school and junior high level.
THESA offers the following:
Baseball -- Boys Basketball -- Girls Basketball -- Girls Cheer -- Boys Football -- Boys and Girls Golf -- Girls Softball -- Girls Volleyball
THESA Riders is offering a competitive HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER program for 2014-2015.
TRYOUTS: Dates to be announced SOON – check web site or email us
Who is THESA?
THESA (Texas Home Educators' Sports Association) exists to support families with a calling to home educate their children by providing high quality, competitive sports programs, enabling children to grow in Godly character and skills at the junior and senior high level.
What does a THESA soccer tryout look like?
The coaches will spend about 20 minutes at the beginning of the tryouts with a parent/player orientation – expectations, what a season looks like, practices, commitment.
The coaches will then put players through 1 Ä‚ -2 hours of stretching, conditioning, skills, drills, and team play.
Do players need to attend all the tryouts?
If your schedule allows, attending all the tryouts is best. While attending all the tryouts is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for each player to make the best showing, get to know the other players and coaches.
What does a player need to bring?
Players need to come with a GREAT attitude, dressed in appropriate soccer attire and equipment, bring a personal ball (only size 5) and LOTS of water, maybe even a snack.
Questions?
Web site: https://www.thesariders.net/
Email us at thesaridersoccer@gmail.com
For More Information: https://www.thesariders.net
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103. TRAINING FOR CONFIDENCE MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL IN COLLEYVILLE
Training for Confidence is a full-time martial arts school in Colleyville.
We currently have several families at our Colleyville school location who home school their children.
We would welcome the opportunity to partner with Heart of Texas and offer discounted tuition to your members.
Discount: Training for Confidence is offering HEART of Texas members a 25% discount off the monthly student membership fee, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Learn More: TFCKarate.com
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104. TURBO TECHNIQUES - FLOWER MOUND
Turbo Techniques provides a physical education class that is an hour long and focuses on enhancing speed, power, agility, core development, and balance.
To Learn More: click here
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with current member card) receive a 20% discount!
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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105. HEART OF TEXAS MENTOR PROGRAM
If you are a veteran home educator who would like the opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of home schoolers, please consider becoming a HEART Mentor. Please email Anne regarding the program (include Mentor in subject line) and she will connect you with our Mentor Coordinator.
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106. DFW SPEECH & DEBATE CLUB
DFW Speech & Debate is committed to providing quality communications training to help students sharpen their ability to analyze problems, think and listen critically, and communicate their ideas in an organized and compelling manner. Our communications training includes:
Speech & Debate Summer Camps
We train hundreds of students each summer who go on to excel in competition! Our camps are engaging and fun and serve to inspire students to cultivate their critical thinking and communication skills. We offer a wide variety of training including introductory, intermediate and advanced Speech and Debate camps, Model UN, Moot Court and much more for ages 12-18! This summer we are expanding our offerings to include Junior Speech for ages 6-11!
Private Coaching! - for speakers, debaters and writers who would like to advance their skills at a faster pace
Most great competitors have great coaches. Our veteran team of coaches provide individualized training for students prior to and during the school year. Coaching sessions include helping students develop a high level of competency writing AP quality essays, writing and performing speeches, and writing and arguing their debate case. See specific Coaching Services here.
Tools for Debate Curriculum
Most great competitors also have great TOOLS. Our easy-to-use 12-week curricula puts valuable instruction in the hands of debate students and club leaders to prepare students for Policy and Lincoln Douglas debate competition. Our curriculum includes a dual track approach to help beginners master foundational skills such as Writing a Case, 4-Point Refutation, Organization and Cross-Examination (C/X) and more. Experienced debaters will advance to the next level with round-winning techniques on C/X Strategies, and NEG strategies (e.g. identifying unproven or faulty assumptions). Packed with examples, drills, quizzes and a FREE affirmative case!
For More Information: dfwspeechanddebate.com
Discount: DFW Speech & Debate is offering HEART of Texas member-supporters (with current Family ID) 10% off their Summer Camp fee.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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107. DENTON COUNTY CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
This group has no announcements this month.
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108. IRVING HOME SCHOOLERS
A support group for families in Irving and all surrounding communities.
Details: We are a volunteer, non-profit organization committed to serving home school families in Irving and all surrounding communities. Our mission is to reach out to all homeschooling families - providing resource information, ongoing activities, and support. All are welcome. We meet the 1st Thursday of the month (Sept. - May except Dec.) at Lee Park in Irving.
For more information: click here
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109. PEACH
A support group for families in the Plano area
Click Here for More Information
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110. OFFICIAL COLLEGE BOARD TEST DATES
2018 PSAT TEST DATES: OCT 10, 2018
(Altnerate Test Days may be offered: Oct 13 & Oct 24).
To Find out When Your Local High School is Offering the PSAT Test: Click Here
PSAT TESTING FEE: $15 (some schools charge an additional fee to cover administrative costs)
Homeschoolers who take the test at their local public school should not be charged more than the school charges its own students. The College Board makes fee waivers available to schools for students in eleventh grade from low-income families who can't afford the test fee. See the school counselor for more information about fee waivers. Special testing situations are also available for special needs students. Ask the school counselor for more details.
PSAT Code for Texas Homeschoolers: 994499
Information from College Board:
How to Get Started
Find and contact a local school that’s giving the test you want to take. Go to School Search.
Ask for the Official Student Guide, which includes a free practice test.
Start Early
Contact the school early. Our advice: Reach out at least four months before the test.
Find Out if You Can Test for Free
You might qualify for a PSAT/NMSQT fee waiver if:
*You are in 11th grade.
*Your family's annual income falls within USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines or you meet other criteria. Learn about fee waiver eligibility.
*Ask the counselor at the school where you’ll be taking the test if you qualify to take the PSAT/NMSQT for free.
* Fee waivers are not given out for the PSAT 10.
Testing with Accommodations
Students with disabilities must have College Board approval to take the PSAT/NMSQT or the PSAT 10 with accommodations. It can take up to seven weeks, so make your request early.
If you already have College Board approval, let the school know right away so that they have time to order nonstandard test materials if you need them.
Learn more about Services for Students with Disabilities
What to Bring on Test Day
*Two No. 2 pencils with erasers
*An approved calculator
*Email address (optional)
*Valid government-issued photo ID. If unavailable, students can use a notarized College Board Student ID Form (.pdf/488.05 KB).
Just as important: What not to bring
Score Reports
Score reports will be sent to your home address.
2018-2019 SAT TEST DATES:
NOV 3 -- Registration Deadline Oct 5, 2018; Late Reg: Oct 24
DEC 1 -- Registration Deadline Nov 2, 2018; Late Reg: Nov 20
MAR 9 -- Registration Deadline Feb 8, 2019; Late Reg: Feb 27
JUNE 1 -- Registration Deadline May 3, 2019; Late Reg: May 22
To Register For SAT Test: Click Here
For SAT Subject Test Calendar: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here
Other Information for Home School Students: Click Here
This information includes how to go about testing if you do not have a government issued ID.
HEART of Texas can help you with the ID form if you need assistance. Contact us and include "Student ID"
in the subject line of your email.
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111. MASTER THE SAT CLASSES WITH JEAN BURK
SAT Boot Camp in the HEB/Mid-Cities area
We are putting together a class in the HEB/Mid-Cities area. If you are interested in being a part of the class,
please send us an email.
Download the e-book “15 Secrets to FREE College” for a penny at www.collegeprepgenius.com Use code: heart
Discount: College Prep Genius is offering a $5 discount off classes and products to HEART of Texas family members. You must have a valid membership card to qualify for the discount.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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112. BAYLOR & AIR FORCE ROTC (AFROTC) SCHOLARSHIP
Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) have teamed up to provide an enormous scholarship opportunity to help students afford a Christian college education while pursuing their dream in a career in aviation, medicine, science, engineering, law, space, business, etc.
To Apply: Visit https://www.afrotc.com/ and fill out the on-line application.
Highlights:
• We appreciate the homeschooled student and know first-hand the talent and intellect they offer. Our Cadet Wing Commander last Fall was homeschooled and she was outstanding!
• Who do we want to help? Your students interested in leadership who are about to graduate, applying to a
(Baylor would be a great Plan B), excels academically, involved in Eta Sigma Alpha or other honor societies and service organizations, as well as competitors of all kinds.
• The application deadline for AFROTC high school scholarships is December 1 each year.
• AFROTC’s best scholarship (Type 1) pays full tuition and fees (~$25,000/year at Baylor).
The second best scholarship (Type 2) pays $15,000/year.
The majority of our cadets are on these two types of scholarships.
• Baylor is very generous with their merit scholarships which range from $3,000–$14,000/year. Have your student go to https://www.baylor.edu/admissions/calculator/
and input their ACT/SAT scores and class ranking into the Scholarship
Calculator to see what they could be offered. You will be
amazed.
• If your student receives an AFROTC high school scholarship and brings it to Baylor, they will receive the Baylor AFROTC Incentive Scholarship worth $3,000/year. They get this just by simply bringing the AFROTC scholarship to Baylor!
• Students on scholarship also receive $900/year for books and a monthly, tax-free stipend of $300-$500. They can use this stipend however they like (cheeseburgers and coffee??).
• A student with a high school scholarship can try AFROTC their freshman year, and if they decide not to continue, they can simply walk away without having to pay back their scholarship. No kidding!
• If your student does not receive a high school scholarship, there’s an even greater opportunity to receive an AFROTC scholarship once they are at Baylor. AFROTC has a $60 million scholarship budget to award scholarships from and as of the end of the Spring semester, 86% of Baylor cadets were on scholarship.
• Baylor AFROTC is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year (the Air Force is 61 years old) and for the first time in our history, we are opening an AFROTC Living & Learning Center where cadets have the option to live among themselves. Visit https://www.baylor.edu/rotc/llc/
for more information.
• If you would like to come for a visit, we have a “Bunk with a Bear” program where your students can spend the night with a cadet, attend classes, eat with them, meet other cadets, take the campus tour, talk to academic advisors, and get the feel of Baylor.
For More Information: Click here to email or call 254-710-3513.
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113. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for HOME SCHOOLERS IN 21 COUNTIES ---- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society is the largest nonprofit voluntary organization in the world. The Society depends on the competence, creativity and dedication of its 2 million volunteers nationwide to achieve its mission. Along with learning the value of volunteering in your community we can offer your home schooled student a way to apply all they are learning in a real world atmosphere.
Counties in the North Texas Region of the American Cancer Society: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Wise, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rains, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, Eastland, Comanche, Erath, Hood, Rockwall
For more information: 817-570-0612 or Click Here to email
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114. BECOME A HOST FAMILY FOR A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT THROUGH INTO EdVENTURES HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE ORGANIZATION
Learn to Laugh in Another Language!
INTO EdVENTURES High School Exchange Organization offers you the opportunity to host a young high school student from another nation in your own home...let these incredible young people from other countries show you their culture, up close and personal. Welcome them as a son or daughter...touch their lives, and change their world, and your's too. The experience will teach you and your children how another family lives across the world, while they, in turn, learn about you and the American culture...many of them love to cook and share themselves and their family with you.. They become part of your family for a lifetime.
Share your heart, your faith, your family and your home with a high school foreign exchange student.
IF you have children at home, they can learn so much and make a life long friend. If you do not have kids at home you will LOVE the new dimensions they will add to your life, and the new life they will give to your home.
There are boys and girls ages 15-18 from South america, Asia and Europe. They bring their wide-eyed enthusiasm and a desire to learn our culture, and in turn share their's.
They will attend your local high school for the academic year.
IF THIS SPEAKS TO YOUR HEART...you can make a huge difference in a young person's life. You will touch a nation, and change the world!!
All host families are volunteer
Who can become a Host Family:
Young families with small children, families with teens, empty nesters, grand parents, even single parents!
Our host families must provide: Room, Board, Food, and Transportation. Host families
Must also be financially able to take in another child.
The students have: Full health insurance coverage and their own spending money ($200-$300/month, which takes care of personal things or extra things they want, and school activity expenses). These will not have to be provided by the host family.
Student information: Our students are boys and girls ranging in age from 15-18. They are from South America, Asia, and Europe. They arrive the third week of August, hopefully a week or two before school starts.
They will attend the LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL for either the ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR...OR ONE SEMESTER (either spring for fall)
INTO EdVENTURES will share with the prospective host families the student's & letters to the host family from the student and their parents...
How are families and students matched: We do our best to match common interests, etc. And once a match is made, host families can begin communicating with their new "son/daughter"...usually, the student overseas emails as soon as they hear they have been placed with a family... THEN, MEETING THEM AT THE AIRPORT IN AUGUST… IS AWESOME!!
For more information: 817-545-5058 or Click Here to email
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115. VOLUNTEER AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO -- WEEKDAY HOME SCHOOL VOLUNTEENS PROGRAM
The Fort Worth Zoo's Weekday Home School Volunteens Program provides home-schooled teens, ages 12-17, the opportunity to assist Fort Worth Zoo Preschool teachers by helping set up, clean up, and assist students with crafts and excursions into the Zoo.
Volunteens come in once a week, for half of the day -- either from 8:45am to 12:15pm or from 12:45pm to 4:15pm.
The fall session runs from September to December; the spring sessions runs from January to May.
Applications are completed online and interviews are scheduled after the final application date. After interviewing all applicangs, the Education staff will make selections. Selected Volunteens are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the semester.
For More Information, or to Apply: Click Here
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116. MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. OF TARRANT COUNTY SEEKS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO DELIVER HOT MEALS AND FRIENDSHIP
Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County is a community based agency that provides meals to the homebound in Tarrant County. Delivering meals is a great community service as well as a unique learning opportunity, and we welcome students, along with adults, to be involved in the meal delivery. Our clients depend on volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals along with care and compassion.
Several home school families currently volunteer for our program and we would like you to join us.
Weekly and substitute volunteers are needed now.
Meals are picked up from local distribution sites and delivered to homes within close proximity.
Delivery typically takes about hour.
If you join our volunteer team you will feel great ensuring that several Tarrant County neighbors
have received food and a friendly visit.
From a Homeschool Mom's Perspective–by Trudi L.
Benson (age 10) and I started delivering meals when he was two years old. It's been a very rewarding experience. We both have learned so much and met some really nice people along the way. I incorporate our volunteer activities into our daily lessons.
Math: We count the number of clients, meals, and milks on a route sheet; use a lot of addition and subtraction.
Reading and Spelling: Letters and words are everywhere on a route sheet.
Science and Health: We've learned about diabetes and good nutrition. We also talk about different disabilities.
Social Studies/Geography: We interact with people from different socioeconomic groups. as we deliver meals, we discuss surrounding terrain, lakes, rivers, and the weather. Map reading skills are also developed.
Community Service: By providing hot, nutritious meals, we help a lot of people in our community.
For More Information: 817-336-0912
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117. MEALS ON WHEELS OF JOHNSON & ELLIS COUNTIES SEEKS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO DELIVER HOT MEALS
Volunteers Needed!!!
Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties serves the children of yesterday by helping needy elderly and disabled persons to remain independent and healthy in their own homes by providing home-delivered meals, daily personal contact, and support for individuals and their families.
Meals-on-Wheels could not operate one day without the help of volunteers. Dedicated, caring volunteers assist in providing hot, noontime meals. Not only do our volunteers deliver nutritious meals, they also ensure the safety of our clients. Daily contact is as important as the meals we serve.
A meal route takes approximately 45 minutes to deliver with convenient pick-up sites located throughout each county. By volunteering, you help bring hope, love, and friendship to the elderly and disabled homebound in your community.
To Volunteer: 817-558-2840 or 972-351-9943.
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118. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE MEALS AT THE STEWPOT IN DALLAS
Is your family or support group looking for an opportunity to help the needy?
The Stewpot is a 501c(3) organization that reaches out to the homeless of Dallas by providing meals and other services. The Stewpot serves 3 meals a day, every single day of the year. To meet this great need, The Stewpot is seeking volunteers (individuals or groups of 10-15) to serve a meal once a month.
For more information: 214-746-2785 ext. 320 or Click Here
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119. TEXAS GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Experience the world and expand your family's horizons this summer!
Open your heart and your home to a global visitor and enable your teenager to stay with a family abroad.
Details: Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange provides several one-month home-stay opportunities.
Home-stays (instead of staying in a hotel) have many advantages:
•Experience life from the inside - not as a tourist
•Learn, appreciate, understand and evaluate another culture - and your own
•Establish a close relationship with someone - from another culture
•Develop cross-cultural understanding through communication and interaction
The focus of a cultural exchange is friendship, but lasting friendships and warm memories aren't the only results. Young people who have the opportunity to live with a host family in a foreign country or to host an international youth in their home enjoy a priceless educational experience that better prepares them for a life in a global society.
For more information: Call 940.241.3097
Info.texasglobaleducation@gmail.com
www.texasglobaleducation.org
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120. READING PROGRAMS 2017
Barnes & Noble -- Read 8 Books & Earn a Free Book
Download the Reading Journal.
Read any 8 books this summer
Record them in the Reading Journal
Bring completed Journal to Barnes & Noble store
Choose your Free Reading adventure from the book list featured on the back of the Journal.
Chuck E. Cheese -- Read 14 Day & Get 10 free tokens
For Information: Click Here
Half Price Books -- Read 300 minutes each month for $5 Bookworm Bucks
8th Grade & Under: Read 15 minutes a day for a month in June & July (grown ups may read aloud to kids who are still learning).
Download the Reading Log.
Program runs through July. HPB Bookworm Bucks coupons are valid through August 27.
High School: Read a book each month in June & July and write a short review. No reading log.
Just bring your review to your local Half Price Books to claim your Bookworm Bucks.
Submit your review here starting June 1.
H.E.Buddy Reading Program -- Read 10 books for tee shirt & prizes.
Download Reading Log.
Program is intended solely for children who are residents of Texas between the ages of 3-12.
For Information: Click Here
PBS Summer Reading Camp -- Everything you need for 10 fun weeks of reading
Weekly Themes: Bugs, Heroes, Reading Quest, Animal Antics, Make Music, Dragons & Dinos,
Play Outside, Get Wet!, Sports & Games, and World of Words
For Information: Click Here
Six Flags Read to Succeed Program
Read to Succeed encourages students in grades K-6 to read for fun.
Students who complete 6 hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags.
To learn more: click here
Public Library Reading Programs -- Click here to locate a library near you.
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We would love to hear from you!
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This information is provided as a service to our fellow home schoolers. HEART of Texas does not necessarily endorse, warrant, or represent any of the activities, events, or organizations listed, or their content, views, opinions, or recommendations. Please use your own judgment when considering taking part in or attending any of these events or activities or visiting any of the websites or links provided. HEART of Texas assumes no responsibility for the content of any ads, promises made, or the quality/reliability of the products or services offered.
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Thinking
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help you get started on the right foot.
Some of the Questions
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What is required to homeschool in the state of Texas?
Where can I find curriculum?
What about teacher certification?
How do homeschoolers perform on standardized tests?
Can homeschoolers go to college?
How do homeschoolers perform in the real world?
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homeschool families with getting started on their journey. It
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
December 2018
Through Dec 31 -- Early Bird Registration for HEART of Texas Regional Home School College Night
Through Jan 6, 2019 -- FWMSH: Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Dec 1 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Walk
Dec 1 -- Texas Discovery Gardens: Stories & More!
Dec 1 -- Texas Discovery Gardens: Composting with Your Family
Dec 1 -- Nash Farm: Victorian Christmas Tours
Dec 1 -- FW Botanic Garden: Japanese Fall Festival
Dec 1-- Library Book Sale: Wichita Falls
Dec 1 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike; Long Winter's Nap
Dec 1 -- Kimbell (Children's Workshop): Shapes & Silhouettes: Monotype Prints
Dec 1 -- Nasher (First Saturdays): Big Idea: Celebration/Art Project: Party Hats
Dec 1 -- Log Cabin Village: Holidays at the Hearth & Santa Photos
Dec 1 -- Dallas Symphony Orchestra: A John Williams Family Christmas
Dec 1 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Dec 1 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Navigation Revelation: Map & Compass
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Survival Fire
Dec 1 -- Tyler SP: Reading Ranger Campfire Stories - Christmas Edition
Dec 1-2 -- Camp Tonkawa: Outdoor Cooking
Dec 2 -- FW Nature Center: Canyon Ridge Hike; Nature Hike
Through Dec 2 -- HEART Partner Dallas Summer Musicals: Elf (Broadway Musical)
Through Dec 2 -- Plano Children's Theater: A Charlie Brown Christmas (NTPA-Plano)
Dec 3 -- Dallas Arboretum (Homeschool Day): 12 Days Math
Dec 3 -- FW Symphony Orchestra: Handel's Messiah
Dec 4 -- Kimbell (Pictures & Pages): A Hat for Mrs. Goldman, A Story about Knitting & Love
Dec 6 -- Texas Discovery Gardens: Stories & More!
Dec 6 -- Nasher Sculpture Cntr:(Homeschool Workshop): Take a Chance on Me
Dec 7 -- Nash Farm: Christmas Decorating
Dec 6 -- Nasher Sculpture Cntr: (Homeschool Workshop): Growing as an Artist (ages 13-17)
Dec 7 -- Tyler SP: Nature Wonderland Hike
Dec 7 -- Tyler SP: A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Dec 7-16 -- Plano Children's Theater: Scrooge! The Musical (NTPA - Plano)
Dec 8 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Bird Walk
Dec 8 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
Dec 8 -- Library Book Sale: Kerrville
Dec 8 -- Nash Farm: Farmstead Christmas Celebration
Dec 8 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 8 -- FW Botanic Garden: Christmas High Tea
Dec 8 -- Fort Richardson SP: Ghosts of Christmas Past
Dec 8 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Dec 8 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Penitentary Hollow Wild Walk
Dec 8 -- Tyler SP: Nature Wonderland Hike
Dec 8 -- Tyler SP: A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Dec 8 -- Lake Tawakoni SP: Twinkle Tour
Dec 8 -- Kimbell (Kid's Drop-In): ARTventures: Bookmaking
Dec 8-Jan 20 -- Dallas Children's: The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Jack Keats
Dec 8-9 -- Camp Tonkawa: Backpacking Camp
Dec 8 & 9 -- Dallas Heritage Village: Candlelight
Dec 9 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Through Dec 9 -- Dallas Museum of Art: Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit
Through Dec 9 -- Dallas Museum of Art: Asian Textiles: Art & Trade Along the Silk Road
Through Dec 9 -- Plano Children's Theater: Elf, Jr (Frisco Disc Center)
Dec 10 -- Fossil Rim: Wolves
Dec 11 -- FW Botanic Garden: Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
Dec 12 -- GDYO: Holiday Magic Concert
Dec 12 & 15 -- Dallas Heritage (Barnyard Buddies): Mrs. Wish-Washy's Farm
Dec 13 -- Nash Farm: Christmas Parlor Sociable
Dec 14 -- Heritage Farmstead Museum (Fun on the Farm): Cookies with Santa
Dec 15 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Christmas at the Cabin
Dec 15 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 15 -- Kimbell (Kid's Drop-In): ARTventures: Bookmaking
Dec 15 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas -Music & Poetry
Dec 15 -- Tyler SP: Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Dec 15 -- Tyler SP: Birding 101: Introduction to Birding- Everyone's a Birder!
Dec 15 -- Tyler SP: Taking Care of Winter Birds
Dec 16 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 19-Jan 6 -- Dallas Summer Musicals: The Phantom of the Opera
Dec 21-22 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Primitive LLELA (Overnight)
Dec 22 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 23 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Through Dec 22 -- Artisan (Children's): Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Through Dec 22 -- Artisan Theater (Main Stage): Meet Me in St. Louis
Through Dec 22 -- River Bend Nature Center: ElectriCritters: A Lighted Christmas Display
Through Dec 23 -- Casa Manana: Twas the Night Before Christmas
Through Dec 23 -- Dallas Children's: Magic Tree House Holiday Musical: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens
Dec 27 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Archery (ages 5-18)
Dec 27 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Center After Hours
Dec 28-Jan 1 -- Dallas Children's: Lone Star Circus Forever
Dec 29 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
Dec 29 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Kids Christmas Bird Count
Dec 29 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
Dec 29 -- Lake Mineral Wells SP: Kid's Wildeness Survival
Dec 30 -- FW Nature Center: Nature Hike
January 2019
Through Jan 16 -- Early Registration for HEART of Texas Regional Home School College Night
Jan 19-20 --HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Survival Through the Seasons - Winter
Jan 22 -- HEART of Texas: Regional Home School College Night in Grapevine
Jan 26 --HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Horsemanship Day Camp (ages 7 & up)
Jan 30 --HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Primitive Survival Day Camp (1)
FEATURED ARTICLES
HEART of Texas: Social Media Coordinator Needed!
Are You Connected Yet? -- Anne Gebhart, HEART of Texas
Wanted: Homeschool Veterans to Help Get Families Off to a Successful Start
No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families
NEST Family Learning Offering Discount to Our Newsletter Readers
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS
1. Library Programs at North Texas Libraries -- North Texas
Other Libraries are Welcome to Include Their Events – contact editor@heartoftex.org
Arlington Public Library
Bedford Public Library
Fort Worth Public Library
Hurst Public Library
Lewisville Public Library
McKinney Public Library System
Rockwall County Library
Tyler Public Library
READING REWARD PROGRAMS
2. Book It! Reading Program -- Enrollment: May 1 through 2nd Friday in June each year
3. Braums Book Buddy Reading Program --
Six Flags Read to Succeed --
CONTESTS/COMPETITIVE EVENTS
4. BEST Robotics
5. FIRST Lego League: WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE
6. Texas State Fish-Art Contests -- Deadline March 31 (yearly contest)
7. National Engineers Week
8. USA Mathematical Talent Search
9. Igniting Creative Energy Challenge for K-12 -
10. Texas Beef Leaders of Tomorrow Contest --
CIVICS/GOOD CITIZENSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
11. City of Fort Worth Youth Advisory Board -- Fort Worth
12. City of North Richland Hills Teen Court -- North Richland Hills
13. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court -- Hurst-Euless-Bedford
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
14. Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for Graduating Seniors
15. National Congressional Art Competition -- Districts 3, 4, 5, 12, 24, 26, 30
HOME SCHOOL GROUPS/ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Enrichment Program or Homeschool Classes
16. Center for Home Education -- Watauga
17. Christian Educators Resource Center -- Rowlett
18. Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas -- Cedar Hill/SW Dallas area
19. E.A. Young Academy -- North Richland Hills
20. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
21. Hurst-Euless-Bedford Homeschool Association -- HEB and surrounding areas
22. JOY Christian Academy -- Decatur
23. Matthew Road Academy -- Grand Prairie
24. Morning Glory Academy -- Hurst
25. Tarrant County College -- High School Math Classes
26. THEO Home School Classes -- Plano
27. Quo Vadis Educators -- Garland
28. Vine Academy -- McKinney
29. Westcliff Tutoring Physics Classes -- Southwest Ft Worth
HOME SCHOOL CLUBS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your Club
30. GEMS Girl's Club
31. Dallas STEAM Explorers
32. Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering
BOOK SALES & OUR PARTNERING HOME SCHOOL BOOK STORES
33. Library Used Book Sales in North Texas
34. Center for Home Education -- Watauga
35. Home Educators Resource -- Lewisville
NATURE CENTERS, ZOOS, & OUTDOOR PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your program
36. Camp Tonkawa (Day Camps and Outdoor Education) -- Collinsville
37. Dallas Arboretum -- Dallas
38. Dallas Zoo -- Dallas
39. Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge Programs
40. Fort Worth Botanic Gardens -- Fort Worth
41. Fort Worth Japanese Gardens -- Fort Worth
42. Fort Worth Zoo Homeschool Classes -- Fort Worth
43. Fossil Rim
44. Haven's Horses (Horsemanship & Outdoor Education)-- Keller
45. Heard Museum Homeschool Classes – McKinney
46. Heritage Farmstead Museum -- Plano
47. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
48. Nash Farm -- Grapevine
49. Oliver Nature Park -- Mansfield
50. Ride with Pride -- Southlake
51. River Bend Nature Center - Wichita Falls
52. Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch -- Pilot Point
53. Texas Discovery Gardens -- Dallas
54. Texas Parks and Wildlife Programs -- State Parks in North Texas
Purtis Creek State Park -- Athens
Cedar Hill State Park -- Cedar Hill
Ray Roberts Lake State Park -- Denton
Eisenhower State Park -- Denison
Dinosaur Valley State Park -- Glen Rose
Fort Richardson SP and HS/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway -- Jacksboro
Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway -- Mineral Wells
Tyler State Park -- Tyler
Lake Tawakoni State Park -- Wills Point
PERFORMING ARTS
55. Artisan Center Theater Performances -- Hurst
56. Breitling Youth Theater/Acting for Children Performances -- Garland
57. Cantare Performance Choir -- Southlake
58. Casa Manana Children’s Playhouse Performances -- Fort Worth
59. Cottage Theater Performances -- Watauga
60. Dallas Children’s Theater Performances -- Dallas
61. Dallas Summer Musicals -- Dallas
62. Dallas Symphony Orchestra -- Dallas
63. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra -- Fort Worth
64. Genesis Theater -- Plano
65. Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra -- Dallas
66. Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory -- Dallas
67. Plano Children’s Theater Performances -- Plano
68. Shine -- Plano
69. Texas Ballet Theater Performances -- Special Pricing -- Dallas/Ft. Worth
70. Texas Ballet Theater Dance School -- Dance Classes -- Fort Worth
71. Home School Discount Tickets to Dallas Theater Performances
ART AND SCIENCE MUSEUMS
72. Amon Carter Museum Exhibits – Fort Worth
73. Dallas Museum of Art Exhibits -- Dallas
74. Kimbell Art Museum Exhibit -- Fort Worth
Admission to the museum's Permanent Collection is always FREE
75. Perot Museum -- Dallas
76. Museum of Science & History -- Fort Worth
77. Nasher Sculpture Center -- Dallas
OMNI & 3D FILMS
78. Shows at the Fort Worth Omni Theater -- Ft. Worth Museum of Science & History
79. 3D Films at the Perot Museum in Dallas -- Perot Museum
HISTORICAL PROGRAMS
80. Log Cabin Village -- Fort Worth
81. Dallas Heritage Village -- Dallas
82. Old Red Museum -- Dallas
SCIENCE EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
83. Star Parties at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
84. North Texas District Science Fair for Home Schoolers
HOME SCHOOL SPORTS/PE PROGRAMS
Become a HEART of Texas Partner to list your non-profit Sport/PE program
86. Aqua Kids -- Flower Mound & Keller
88. Best Gymnastics -- Flower Mound
89. Bowman Sports -- Roanoke, Prosper, Haltom City, McKinney, Flower Mound
90. 316 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (316BJJ) -- Rockwall
91. Christian Martial Arts -- Bedford
92. Dallas Thunder Homeschool Basketball Organization
94. DasCHE Spartans -- DeSoto
95. Home School Athletic Association
96. Home School Fencing Classes -- Fencing Institute of Texas -- Farmers Branch
97. Home School Golf Program -- Lantana Golf Club
98. Homeschool Swim -- The Colony Aquatic Park -- The Colony
99. Homeschool Swim & Swim Team -- Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium-- Allen
100. Parker-Tarrant Home School
101. Pop-In Playtime -- Pump It Up of Grapevine -- Grapevine
102. THESA Riders Home School Association
103. Training For Confidence Martial Arts School -- Colleyville
104. Turbo Techniques -- Flower Mound
SUPPORT GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Become a HEART of Texas Support Group Partner to list your Support Group here!
105. HEART of Texas Mentor Program
106. DFW Speech and Debate Club -- Coppell
107. Denton County Christian Home School Association -- Denton
108. Irving Home Schoolers -- Irving
109. PEACH -- Plano
COLLEGE PREP
110. SAT Test Dates
111. Master the SAT Classes with Jean Burk
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
112. Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Scholarship
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities must indicate a direct homeschool interest to be included in this listing.
113. Volunteer Opportunities Available for Home School Students in 21 Counties -- American Cancer Society
114. Laugh in Another Language: Host a Foreign-Exchange Student -- INTO EdvENTURES
115. Home School Weekday Volun-Teens Program -- Fort Worth Zoo
116. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Meals On Wheels, Tarrant County
117. Homeschool Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals -- Johnson & Ellis Counties
118. Home School Volunteers Needed to Serve Meals -- Dallas -- The Stewpot
119. Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange Program
OTHER EVENTS BY DATE
120. Reading Programs
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR:
MATTHEW ROAD ACADEMY IS HIRING!
Matthew Road Academy is hiring!
MRA is an educational model where parents and teachers partner together not only to achieve academic goals, but also to point students back to Christ in all areas of their lives. We offer core and elective courses for 3rd – 12th grades. Students attend MRA on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and high school science labs meet on Fridays. Instructors assign at-home assignments, and students complete that work and return it the following week for grading.
Matthew Road Academy is a great fit for teachers who love teaching but do not want to teach in a full time environment. Retired teachers, college professors, and past teachers turned homeschool parents are all great candidates for working here!
If you are interested in joining a school where teachers partner with parents, then prayerfully consider Matthew Road Academy. We are actively seeking to fill many teaching positions. Please fill out our employment inquiry form so that we can know your skills, interests, and availability. www.matthewroadacademy.org/employment-inquiry/
You may also send a resume. admin@matthewroadacademy.org
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HEART of Texas: Social Media Coordinator!
If you enjoy spending time on Facebook or Twitter, you may have what it takes to be our Social Media coordinator!
This is a volunteer position that will require approximately 2 hours a week. Students can use this position as a way
to earn Community Service Hours toward graduation. Please contact us for more information!
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Are You Connected Yet?
-- Anne Gebhart, Regional Director, HEART of Texas
In the 70s, Bell Telephone created a television commercial encouraging people to, "reach out and touch someone" with a phone call. Back then, talking on the phone was one of the few ways people could "reach out" to others to say "hi" or offer a timely word of encouragement. When news had to be spread within an organization or group quickly, leaders would often coordinate a "phone tree," where one person would call another person with a message, and that person would call the next person on the list to deliver the message, and so on. It worked pretty well back during a time when people were home and answered their phones.
We've come a long way since the 70s in terms of technology. The home phone (land line) is quickly growing obsolete as people gravitate toward phones they can keep in their purse or pocket. Yesterday's phone trees have given way to today's email lists, today's cell phones do a whole lot more than call people, and we have many communication options to choose from when we wish to "reach out" to someone.
While the ways we communicate have changed since the 70s, there is something that has not changed: the need to be connected to others. This is especially true of new homeschool families looking for encouragement and support, but even we older homeschoolers need to remember the importance of connecting with others even if we feel like we're doing okay on our own.
The Bible instructs us in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 to "encourage each other and build one another up."
How can we do this unless we are in communication (fellowship) with others?
Hebrews 10:24-25 says that we should "encourage each other, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
We certainly have lots of communication tools at our disposal to "reach out" and encourage each other! If you see as I do the darkness and grim events all around us, you probably recognize that we all need lots of encouragement to keep us headed in the right direction. Is it possible that we need to be more in communication with others than those in the 70s? While technology can be a bane in many regards, we have never had so many different ways to communicate and encourage each other as we do today -- and just in time for End-Times Encouragement!
Ever wonder how often we are to encourage each other? The answer may come as a surprise. According to Hebrews 3:13, we are to encourage others "every day, as long as it is called 'today". Every day. Whew! That's a tough one for me because I'm not always in the mood to encourage others. Some days I can be pretty grumpy. But, the beauty of today's versatile phones and computers is that they give us options that don't require us to be "up" for a phone call. We can send a text. We can post a message on Facebook. We can send an email. We can even "share" something that someone else sent. We are no longer limited to the phone to make a timely deposit into someone else's Encouragement Account.
Encourage each other. Even more as the Day draws near. Every day.
Are you connected?
If not, we can help.
The mission of HEART of Texas is to provide leadership, information, training, and educational support to the families and support group leaders in North Texas. We have an extensive database of homeschool groups, classes and other resources, and part of what we do in serving this region is to help families find what they need to be successful as they endeavor to teach and train their children.
We also host a variety of regional events such as our annual HEART of Texas Regional College Night, a Regional Home School Expo, homeschool informational meetings, a Nuts & Bolts Conference where parents can learn more in-depth how to homeschool from Kindergarten through High School and Beyond, and other special events as opportunities arise.
In short, we help people make connections.
We connect homeschool families with groups, classes, resources, and information to educate their children in a way that is best for their family.
We connect support group leaders with other leaders, and with training to help them to be effective leaders. It takes more than one organization to serve North Texas homeschoolers, and we are happy to support the leaders who serve with us.
We connect businesses and organizations with the homeschool community through events and our Partner Program.
We connect community leaders and elected officials with issues that are important to homeschoolers.
We'd love to connect with you! Here are just a few ways to do that:
Subscribe to our free biweekly enewsletter, chock-full of events and activities going on all across the region.
Become a member of HEART of Texas to connect with our wide array of Partner Discounts and Benefits.
Become a volunteer! We have many opportunities for adults as well as students to volunteer with HEART of Texas while helping to serve the homeschool community in a meaningful way.
If you are a veteran homeschooler or support group leader looking for a way to support the next generation of homeschooling families, consider becoming a Mentor.
And if you'd like to speak by phone, we can still do that too! Just include your number when you email.
Thank you for connecting with us!
Anne Gebhart, is the regional director of HEART of Texas, and co-founder with Dave, her husband of 26 years. They have homeschooled their 6 children for 22 years. For more information about HEART of Texas, or to subscribe to their FREE newsletter of activities, events, and field trip ideas, visit heartoftex.org.
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Looking for a Way to Serve?
Do you fit any of these categories:
Have you graduated your kids but want to find a way to stay connected in the homeschool community?
Did you have a successful homeschool experience & now are looking for a way to give back?
Do you have a desire to be a blessing other homeschool families looking to get started?
We have a great opportunity for you!
HEART of Texas is now recruiting mentors for its 2018-2019 Homeschool Mentor Program. The purpose of the Mentor Program is to provide real-time, face-to-face, one-on-one help for new homeschool moms and dads who are starting their homeschool journey. We will provide training and materials.
Support Group Leaders: If you have someone interested in taking this on for your group, this may be a great way to help us
refer people to your group, to get help with figuring out the first steps in homeschooling! Mentors commit to serve at least one family for one school year, and agree to meet a minimum of one time a month.
If you are a veteran home educator who would like the opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of home schoolers, please consider becoming a HEART of Texas Homeschool Mentor. Please email Anne regarding the program (include Mentor in subject line) and she will connect you with our Mentor Coordinator.
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No Greater Joy Ministries Offering FREE Magazines to Support Groups and Home School Families!
Mike & Debi Pearl of No Greater Joy Ministries would love to send your home school group FREE magazines! They have set aside some extra copies just for your group to pass out at your monthly meeting. To request copies for families in your group, please email Debi Pearl with the number of magazines you need, and where to mail them.
Or, if your family would like to get your own FREE subscription, visit their site and sign up for their
magazine.
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NEST Family Learning Offering Special Discount to Our Readers
NEST Family Learning has partnered with HEART of Texas to offer a special discount to readers of our newsletter!
Simply visit this link to start shopping and begin enjoying your savings today! Use coupon code "HEART" when placing your order.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1. LIBRARY PROGRAMS AT NORTH TEXAS LIBRARIES
To find out what programs your local libraries have going on, visit the website below. It includes links to public libraries all over Texas, so you and your kids can get in on the adventure of reading.
https://www.publiclibraries.
BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 2424 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2373
Contact: Carrie Glinderman
Spring 2017-2018 Dates
TBD
TUESDAYS -- Sprouts Story Time
(for the more active child)
Time: 10 a.m.–10:20 a.m.
TUESDAYS -- Story Book Club
(for the child who is ready to be a sitter and listener)
Time: 11 a.m.–11:25 a.m.
THURSDAYS -- Peapods Story Time
(for babies 2 years and under and their caregiver.)
Registration is required for this program.
For More Information: Contact Kids Help Desk at 817-952-2373
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FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
CENTRAL LIBRARY BRANCH
Location: 500 W. 3rd St
817-871-7701
DIAMOND HILL/JARVIS
Location: NE 35th Street
817-624-7331
EAST BERRY LIBRARY
Location: 4300 E. Berry St.
817-536-1945
EAST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 6301 Bridge St.
817-871-6436
MEADOWBROOK LIBRARY
Location: 2800 Stark St.
817-451-0916
NORTHSIDE LIBRARY
Location: 601 Park Street
817-626-8241
NORTHWEST BRANCH
Location: 6228 Crystal Lake Dr
817-392-5420
RIDGLEA LIBRARY
Location: 3628 Bernie Anderson Drive
817-737-6619
RIVERSIDE LIBRARY:
Location: 2913 Yucca Avenue
817-838-6931
SHAMBLEE LIBRARY
Location: 959 East Rosedale St.
817-871-6621
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY
Location: 4001 Library Ln.
817-782-9853
SUMMERGLEN LIBRARY
Location: 4205 Basswood Blvd.
817-232-0478
WEDGWOOD LIBRARY
Location: 3816 Kimberly Ln.
817-292-3368
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HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 901 Precinct Line Road
Hurst, TX 76053
817-788-7300
Contact: Click Here to email
Ages 1-3
MON/THURS: Toddler Time
10am-3pm
Ages 3-6
TUESDAYS: Story Time
10:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.
Elementary Ages and Up
MONDAYS: Chess Club
4 p.m.–5 p.m.
7th - 12th Graders
FIRST THURSDAY: Teen Game Night
7 p.m.
To put your collection on exhibit at the Hurst Library: Contact the Information Specialist to fill out a form with your contact information and a description of your collection. To be considered, personal collections must meet the Library display criteria.
Live Homework Help (online tutoring)
Hurst Public Library now offers Live Homework Help
Subjects: math, science, social studies, and English
Time: 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Cost: Free - must have a Hurst Library Card
How To Access: Visit www.hurst.lib.tx.us
From a library computer, or from your home PC or Mac
Spanish-speaking tutors are available to help students in math and science.
All sessions are confidential and monitored for quality and safety.
For More Information: Call Youth Services at 817-788-7302 or www.hurst.lib.tx.us
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LEWISVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Location: 1197 W. Main Street, Lewisville, 75067
Contact: Click Here to email or call 972-219-3577
STEM KITS available for check-out!!
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Our STEM kits contain materials such as books, DVDs, and equipment for conducting experiments, with each kit focusing on a specific STEM concept. These kits are most appropriate for children in grades 2-6 and are a great way for you and your children to explore a variety of STEM topics together through fun, hands-on learning activities.
How do I check out a STEM kit?
STEM kits are available to anyone with a Lewisville Public Library card, and cards are free to all Texas residents. For more information about applying for a Lewisville Public Library card, visit: https://www.cityoflewisville.
STEM kits check out for one week with no renewal and are limited to one kit per card at a time.
What kits are available?
Astronomy
Bridges
Force and Motion
Human Body
Light and Color
Math: Measurement
Microscopy
Nature
Weather
Sustainability Kits (developed in partnership with Lewisville’s Office of Sustainability):
Alternate Energy Sources and Conservation
Water Convervation
Field Observation Backpacks (developed in partnership with LLELA):
Birds Field Observation Backpack
Bugs and Butterflies Field Observation Backpack
For more information: Lewisville Public Library’s Youth Services Desk at 972-219-3577.
2018 Weekly Classes and Events
(Thursdays) – Prime Explorations (ages 6-8)
4pm
Join us every week for S.T.E.A.M. classes that incorporate age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities. Space is limited, and a free ticket is required to attend. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Youth Services desk beginning 30 minutes before the class start time on the day of the event.
(Last Sunday of the month) – LegoMania! (all ages)
2pm
We have lots of LEGO and DUPLO blocks for building, so bring your imagination and create whatever you like! Each month features a different building theme.
(2nd Monday of month) – Family Craft Night
7pm
Bring the family for make-and-take crafts on the second Monday of each month. All supplies are provided.
*Note: Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during these events.
LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH -- Maker Mondays (Grades 6-12)
4:30pm
Put your creativity to work in these maker workshops for teens (grades 6-12)!
Schedule TBA
THIRD THURSDAYS at 7pm -- Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12)
Calling all teens! Let your voice be heard -- help create the teen experiences you would like to see at your library. Pick up an application at the Youth Services Desk.
We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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McKINNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Location: 101 E. Hunt Street
McKinney, TX 75069
972-547-READ
Contact: Click Here to email or call 972-547-7319
Program Calender: Click Here
Preschool Programs: For children from birth through entering Kindergarten. Tickets will be handed out for all preschool programs beginning at 10am
STORYTIMES
Fun with Baby: 6-17 mos & caregiver.
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
Hold My Hand: 18mos-3 yr & caregiver
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:15am
On My Own: 3-5 yr olds
When: Tuesdays
Time: 11am
MUSIC & MOVEMENT
18 mos-3 yrs old: child and caregiver
When: Mondays
Time: 10:15am
3 through 5 year olds: Independent child
When: Mondays
Time: 11am
FAMILY STORY TIME
For caregiveres and children of all ages
When: Wednesdays
Time: 6:30pm
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
Details: For children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Animal Kingdoms: Learn about different areas of the world and the animals who live there.
Time: 3:30-4:15pm
When: Jan 15: Super Heroes; Feb 12: Artists
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ROCKWALL COUNTY LIBRARY
Location: 1215 E. Yellowjacket Lane
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-204-7700
Contact: Click Here to email
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TYLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
(all events are free and open to the public)
Location: 201 S. College Ave
One block southwest of the square in downtown Tyler
Contact: Evelyn James – 903-593-7323 or Click Here to email
Preschoolers DayCare StoryShare
MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Storyroom
Friends share stories, songs, and books with childcare groups.
Please email or call to register
ReadAloud Crowd
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Time: 10:30 a.m. in the Storyroom
Storyteller Evelyn James and friends share songs, stories, and simple crafts with preschoolers and their families
AfterSchool Rules!
THURSDAYS
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. in Taylor Auditorium
A reading incentive program for children in grades K-5
Reading games and activities PLUS! One on one reading time with middle and high school “reading buddies”
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ARLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Southeast Branch of the Arlington Library is starting a program called: “Homeschool Thursdays”. Being held every other Thursday from 1:30pm to 3:00 and will include science projects, books, crafts, poetry and more.
For More Information: Contact Here
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2. BOOK IT! READING PROGRAM
Who Can Participate: Children in grades K-6.
The Book It! Reading Program is sponsored by Pizza Hut and runs from October 1 through March 31 each school year. It is available for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade.
The reading program allows the children to earn free personal pan pizzas for meeting their reading goals.
Important Note: Support groups may not register families for the program. Each home school family will need to enroll individually to be able to participate, for their children in grades K-6th grade. They must not be attending another educational facility.
For Detailed Program Information: Click Here
To Enroll Your Homeschool: Click Here
Book It! Hotline: 1-800-426-6548
Hotline hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST (Monday through Friday)
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3. BRAUMS BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM
The Braum's Book Buddy program gives children the opportunity to read for delicious prizes from Braum's! This program is open to home school families!
Who Can Participate: Children in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.
School must be located within 30 miles of a Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store.
Participation is on a first come, first serve basis.
Once supplies run out, we cannot accept any more schools.
Program Runs: October through end of school year.
Reward: Each child can earn up to six Braum's treats throughout the year including Single Dip Sundaes, Single Dip Ice Cream Cones and more! The best part...it costs nothing to participate in Braum's Book Buddy reading program. We're happy to offer this program to elementary schools and home schools absolutely free! At Braum's, we want to promote a positive attitude in children for a lifetime love of reading.
How does Book Buddy work?
Teachers distribute Braum's Book Buddy booklets to their students and then monitor book reading by placing a Book Buddy sticker in the student's booklet for each book read. When a student has read six books, the teacher rewards the student with a coupon for a free treat from Braum's!
To Enroll: Click Here
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SIX FLAGS READ TO SUCCEED
Read to Succeed is an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Students who complete six hours of recreational reading earn free tickets to Six Flags! The program is available to teachers and schools at no cost to participate, and it's a great way to motivate kids to read.
To register for Read To Succeed for the school year, please click the Registration link below. Even if you participated last year, you will need to register again for the new school year.
View the Eligibility Rules
To Register: Click here
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4. BEST ROBOTICS
BEST is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, science- and engineering-based robotics competition.
For more information: Click Here
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5. FIRST LEGO LEAGUE: FLL WORLD CLASS CHALLENGE
Challenge Release: Click here for more information about the FLL WORLD CLASS Challenge
If you are interested in coaching or being involved next year:
visit the website to learn more.
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6. TEXAS STATE FISH-ART CONTEST
ENTRIES DUE MARCH 31 (ongoing annual contest)
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is the official host for the Texas State-Fish Art Contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever. All Texas entries in the annual contest are to be sent to TFFC for judging. Winning Texas entries will be forwarded to Wildlife Forever to compete for national best of show and art of conservation stamp honors.
About the Contest: The State-Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to spark the imaginations of students while providing valuable lessons about fish and the importance of conserving Texas' aquatic resources. We also offer you the choice to use our free lesson plan.
Who Can Participate: All Texas students in grades K through 12. Four winners from each state will be selected, one winner per grade group (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), for a total of 200 winners nationwide.
Prizes: All contestants will receive a certificate of participation. Four winners from each state will be selected, one winner per grade group (K-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), for a total of 200 winners nationwide. Participants will compete within their own state and grade category regardless of species submitted. Winning designs will be displayed at the Wildlife Forever State-Fish Art Expo in the summer following the contest deadline. All winning designs will be displayed on the State-Fish Art website.
The Art of Conservation Stamp Award: Each year Wildlife Forever will select one design (based on specific criteria) from all the entries for an attractive fish stamp.
How to Enter: Students must create an illustration of the Texas state fish or one of the other state fishes (see list of official fish) and write a composition on its behavior, habitat and conservation. Texas students are encouraged, but not required, to depict the Texas state fish, the Guadalupe bass. Texas entries are judged only against other Texas entries no matter what fish is depicted.
For Rules, Prizes and Other Details: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here
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7. NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK FUTURE CITY COMPETITION FOR 6-8TH GRADERS
The North Texas Regional Competition is open to all public, private, parochial and home school 6th, 7th and 8th grade classes, as well as approved youth groups (the only limitation is that teams must be willing to make the trip to Arlington to present their designs).
Registration is by school/organization. Schools may have more than one team competing.
Program Timeline: Click Here
Program Details: Click Here
Through the program, students will:
* Work as a team under the guidance of a teacher and a technical professional,
* Use a popular award-winning computer game, SimCity, to design a logical model of a future city,
* Realize their design with a physical scale model built with recycled materials,
* Research and write an essay on an assigned engineering topic,
* Communicate their design to a panel of judges in a public presentation, and
* See firsthand how engineers turn ideas into reality.
For More Information: Click Here to send email or visit https://www.dfwfuturecity.org
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8. USA MATHEMATICAL TALENT SEARCH
The USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) is a FREE mathematics competition open to all United States middle and high school students.
The USAMTS allows students a full month to work out their solutions. Carefully written justifications are required for each problem. The problems range in difficulty from being within the reach of most high school students to challenging the best students in the nation. Students may use any materials - books, calculators, computers - but all the work must be their own. The USAMTS is run on the honor system - it is an individual competition, whose competitive role is very secondary. (Although we do give prizes.)
The USAMTS consists of three rounds, with each round featuring five problems. Each round of problems is published at least four weeks before solutions are due.
Student solutions to the USAMTS problems are graded by mathematicians and comments are returned to the students. Our goal is to help all students: develop problem solving skills, improve their technical writing abilities, and mature mathematically. We wish to foster not only insight, ingenuity and creativity, but also the virtue of perseverance, which is equally essential in scientific endeavors.
The USAMTS is one of the ways to enter the process of selecting the USA Mathematical Olympiad team, which participates in the International Mathematical Olympiad. The USAMTS score necessary to qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) is set by the American Mathematics Competitions (which run the AIME) and varies from year to year. Students who score well on the USAMTS after the first three rounds are invited to take the AIME, the second step in the process of selecting the USA Mathematical Olympiad Team. With permission, USAMTS participant's names and addresses are provided to colleges, universities, and employers for recruitment purposes.
Eligibility Requirements & Rules governing the USAMTS: Click Here
To Register: Click Here
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9. IGNITING CREATIVE ENERGY CONTEST FOR K-12
About the Challenge: Igniting Creative Energy (ICE) is a national student contest promoting creativity and environmental stewardship. ICE is unique in the realm of student contests due to a commitment to allowing rather than restricting. Entries in the contest range from poetry, videos, essays, 3D models, games to anything else a student may be able to imagine and create.
To Learn More: Click Here
Awards and Other Details: Click Here
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10. TEXAS BEEF LEADERS OF TOMORROW CONTEST
Who Can Participate:
Any student, aged 17-20 (not over 20 by Sept 1 of the contest year), who is enthusiastic about the beef industry is eligible to compete. The four individuals with the highest combined scores are selected to join the team.
To be eligible to compete, contestants must complete the following:
1) One Media Interview: local, state, or national print, radio or television media
2) One Consumer Promotion: such as in-store demonstrations and health fairs
3) One Youth Presentation: made to elementary age youth. If it is not possible to make the presentation in the classroom, after school programs or youth organizations such as 4-H, YMCA or scouts groups may be used.
For Contest Information, Rules & Forms: Click Here
Contest hosted by Texas CattleWomen and sponsored by the Beef Checkoff
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11. CITY OF FORT WORTH YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD
In recent years, there has been a growing trend to involve youth in local government. The Fort Worth City Council believes that the voices of young people are important. To facilitate that, the Council has approved a new Youth Advisory Board for the City of Fort Worth. The Youth Advisory Board will advise the City Council on issues regarding the youth in the City of Fort Worth. A brief summary of the Youth Advisory Board follows.
Who May Apply: High school age students who are between the ages of 14-18 and who reside in Fort Worth may submit an application for consideration for appointment to the advisory board.
Purpose:
The Youth Advisory Board shall:
• act in an advisory capacity to the Fort Worth City Council;
• study youth issues important to the community;
• encourage youth to become actively involved in matters pertaining to the community; and,
• act as a source of information and education on issues important to youth.
Members:
The Youth Advisory Board shall be composed of 27 members who will meet bi-monthly.
Activities:
To be determined by the Youth Advisory Board, following the direction of City Council.
For More Information: Click Here to Email
Community Relations Department, School and Youth Outreach
1000 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.392.8444 817.392.7529 (fax)
For an application: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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12. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TEEN COURT
Teen Court benefits both youth and community by providing an alternative method of adjudicating juvenile offenders and allowing teen volunteers to learn about the judicial system, while documenting Community Service hours.
Who Can Volunteer: Full time students ages 13-18 who are in PUBLIC, PRIVATE OR HOME SCHOOLS.
Volunteers may serve as jurors for our Teen Court sessions, or once trained, can act as a defense attorney or prosecutor in our Teen Court trials.
Teen Defendants are held responsible for their behavior while giving them the opportunity to participate in and become knowledgeable about the judicial system. Juvenile Offenders "pay" for their offense(s) by performing community service and participating in Teen Court. Volunteer teen attorneys present offender's cases to a jury of their peers.
Upon successful completion of the program, offender's cases are dismissed and do not appear on their permanent records. Teen Court alleviates the strain on the regular court system, besides giving juvenile offenders a second chance. The program also provides youths in the area a chance to participate in the judicial process.
Location: North Richland Hills Teen Court
6720 N.E. Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Tx 76180
817-427-6705
To Volunteer: Click Here to email
For More Information: Click Here
You may also come to Teen Court on any night Teen Court is in session to observe, prior to signing up to be a volunteer.
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13. HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD TEEN COURT
The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Teen Court is a program that allows juveniles with Class C misdemeanor offenses an alternative to the criminal justice system. Offenders' cases are presented to a jury of their peers by volunteer teen attorneys. Teen jury members assign community services sentences, and upon completion of the program the offenders' case(s) are dismissed and removed from their record.
HEB Teen Court is currently open for both ADULT AND TEEN VOLUNTEERS! Adult volunteers can serve as Jury or Master Jury Monitors. Teens (must be at least 15 years of age) can serve as clerks, bailiffs, and attorneys. Teen Court is held on various Monday evenings, usually twice a month. If you have a few hours you can spare on a Monday evening, come volunteer with HEB Teen Court.
There are many great benefits for teen volunteers such as earning community service hours for school (National Honor Society, CAS, International Baccalaureate), your college resume, and for scholarship opportunities. For more information contact Mindy Eichorst in Teen Court at the number or email below.
Location: HEB Teen Court
2000 Forest Ridge Drive
Bedford, TX 76021
817-952-2468
To Volunteer: Click Here to email
For More Information: Click Here
You may also come to Teen Court on any night Teen Court is in session to observe, prior to signing up to be a volunteer.
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14. CERTIFICATES OF SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION
District 24
Congressman Kenny Marchant, U.S. House of Representative, would like to give each graduating senior, who resides in the 24th District of Texas, a certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
The certificates will be printed with the name of the senior and will be signed by the Congressman.
The completed certificates will then be mailed directly to the senior’s home address.
If interested, please call 972-556-0162 or Click Here to send an email with the name of the graduating high school senior, the date of graduation and the senior’s home address to.
Address:
Congressman Kenny Marchant
9901 E. Valley Ranch Parkway, Ste. 3035
Irving, Texas 75063
To find out if your Congressman has a similar program, please contact your representative:
To Locate Your Representatives:
www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/
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15. ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ART COMPETITION
"An Artistic Discovery" is the annual nationwide Congressional High School Art Competition initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Each Congressional District may host its own competition. Since the competition was first launched in 1982, hundreds of thousands of students have participated in over 5000 locally conducted contests.
24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2017 ART COMPETITION
Open to all high school students living in the 24th Congressional District, including homeschoolers.
The winning student from each district will have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol complex for one year! Additionally, the winner will be provided airfare and lodging for two to visit Washington, DC where he or she will be recognized among the other winners from across the country.
Every contestant will have his or her artwork digitally displayed on the Congressional website and receive a special certificate of recognition. A group of 5 finalist will be invited to a special ceremony where the winner will be announced. The 4 runner-ups will receive a special consolation prize of showcasing their artwork in North Texas gallery.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TBA: Stay Tuned for the 2019 competition
For More Information or to Enter: click here
26th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2017 ART COMPETITION
The juried contest is open to public, private and home-schooled high school students residing and/or attending schools located in the 26th Congressional District. Each art teacher may submit up to 5 entries with no student allowed to submit more than one entry; all works must be submitted as a group through the art teacher.
The Grand Prize is the display of the winning student's artwork for an entire year in the U.S. Capitol.
The First Place winner will have the opportunity to have their artwork displayed in my Lake Dallas district office for the upcoming year.
Qualified submissions will be posted in a virtual gallery on the website during a selected period of time. The "Best of School" awards will be selected by the art juror and will be given to one student artist from each school; as a finalist, they will have their artwork further considered for the Grand Prize and First Place.
In addition, the public will be able to vote online for their favorite pieces in a virtual gallery on my website; the artwork earning the most votes will be named the "Texas Choice" winner. Please encourage your school's students and teachers to vote for their favorites online. The "Texas Choice" and "Best of School" awards will be announced online and via email to art teachers.
Competition finalists, their parents, teachers and school administrators will be invited to attend a reception to view the "Best of Schools" and "Texas Choice" artwork. All the student finalists will be honored during the reception. The Grand Prize and First Place winners will be announced at the reception.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TBA (Stay tuned for next year's competition!)
For More Information or to Enter: click here
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16. CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION - WATAUGA
Center for Home Education provides, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.
Enrichment Classes
See our website for details about these and other classes, and call 817-281-2293 or visit the store to register.
Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)
Website: https://centerforhomeeducation.
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount off all new and used curriculum and tickets to our student theatre performances, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
Auditions
TBA
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17. CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS RESOURCE CENTER IN ROWLETT
Christian Educators Resource Center has a full line-up of electives for the elementary student through the high school student!
Discount: CERC is offering HEART of Texas members a 15% discount on any in-stock items. You must present your current HEART of Texas Family I.D. card to qualify for the discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
Location: Christian Educators Resource Center
4501 Rowlett Rd., Suite 105
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: 972-475-4138
https://www.cerconline.org
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18. CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ALLIANCE OF TEXAS
Enrichment Days is a fun, exciting, and educational learning group that meets six times each semester at a local church.
Classes vary each semester based on the interests of the individual teachers. You can view a sample class schedule on our website at www.c-h-a-t.org . The classes offered that semester will not necessarily be offered again, but this will acquaint you with the kinds of classes available.
You must be a member family in the Christian Homeschool Alliance of Texas to participate. Membership is $30 per year. New member families can join mid-year for $15.
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19. E.A. YOUNG ACADEMY -- North Richland Hills
E.A. Young Academy is offering summer programs and enrichment classes to home school students.
Location:
8521 Davis Blvd
N. Richland Hills, TX 76182
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: E.A. Young Academy is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid ID Card) a
$45 discount off each Ignite Summer program Intensive. Members will also receive discounts off
enrichment classes as they are developed.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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20. HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE ENRICHMENT CLASSES
The Home Educators Resource sells a large array of new and used books and curriculum, plus they offer classes and other resources to homeschool families.
For Class Descriptions, Fees and Other Information: Click Here
Classes Offered:
Art
Science
English
Foreign Language
Girls Gymnastics
Guitar Lessons
History
Math
Physical Education
Robotics
World View
Location:
1288 W. Main Street Suite 203
Lewisville, TX 75067
972-956-8320
Website: https://homeeducatorsresource.
Discount: Home Educators Resource is offering 10% off new and used books to HEART of Texas family members. Plus, members will still earn punches on their HER Buyer's Card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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21. HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
If you are looking for support, fellowship for your kids, encouragement from experienced moms who have "been there and done that," and field trips and activities to round out your homeschool, come and check us out! We offer monthly field trips, Moms' Night Out, Activities and Family Fun for all ages.
Contact: Click here to send an email to the group leader.
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22. JOY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN DECATUR
For more information on the JOY Christian Academy and the home school enrichment courses we offer, please go to www.joyca.org.
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23. MATTHEW ROAD ACADEMY
An affordable Christian university model school, we offer academic and elective courses from Kinder to Highschool. Pick and choose courses from Art to English Composition to Algebra and more! Limited spots available in each course.
Please check out our website for more information: matthewroadacademy.org
or call the school office at 469-200-0227.
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24. MORNING GLORY ACADEMY
Morning Glory Academy (MGA) is a classical Christian school located in the Keller area. MGA uses a college-style schedule of classes, offering classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students study at home according to their family's schedule the other days of the week.
To Register: Click Here to email
For more information: https://www.themga.org/
Location: Morning Glory Academy -- The Mount Church: 860 Keller-Smithfield Rd. Keller, TX 76248
MGA: Your Home . . . Our School . . . Perfect Fit.
Discount: HEART of Texas Members receive a discount on tuition at MGA!
See https://www.heartoftex.org/
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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25. TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL MATH CLASSES
FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
For more info contact:
Maurine Amend
mdamend@tx.rr.com
maurine.amend@tccd.edu
cell: 972-743-9179
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26. THEO IN PLANO OFFERING CLASSES FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Located in Plano, THEO’s 20 Christian, talented teachers—most homeschool moms—offer a myriad of classes for 6-12th grade home educated students. Testing is also available.
Discount: THEO is offering HEART of Texas family members with valid ID cards 20% off their regular application fee.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
For Complete List of Available Classes or More Information: www.THEOsonline.org
Location: 1301 Custer Road, Suite 703
Plano, TX 75075
214-282-6936
For Questions: Click Here to email
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27. QUO VADIS EDUCATORS
"Serving the Home-School Community"
Classes held in Garland, TX
To Learn More: click here to email or 972.271.0673.
For More Information: www.quovad2000.org
Discount: HEART of Texas Members (with a valid, current HEART of Texas Family ID card) receive $5/month off tuition all year (up to 9 months per student per school year) AND Children's Theater Workshop Half-Price Tuition ($45 value, limit one discount per workshop) See https://www.heartoftex.org/
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: www.heartoftex.org
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28. VINE ACADEMY -- McKINNEY
The Vine Academy seeks to assist home school parents by providing classes for middle and high schol students. Classes meet once a week, with the student completing homework during the week. All classes taught from a Christian perspective.
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: HEART of Texas Members (with a valid, current HEART of Texas Family ID card) receive $5/month off tuition all year. See https://www.heartoftex.org/
To learn more about HEART of Texas membership: www.heartoftex.org
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29. WESTCLIFF TUTORING - PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY CLASSES - SW FORT WORTH
2 Hours of Instruction/week
3-6 Hours of Homework/week
Location: SW Fort Worth
Cost: $360/semester
Class Size: 8 Students
Documentation for Transfer Credit
About the Teacher:
Bachelor Degrees:
Zoology
Petroleum Engineering
Secondary Science Education
Private High School Instructor (9 yrs)
Email: westclifftutoring@gmail.com
Website: westclifftutoring.com
Discount: WestCliff Tutoring is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid membership card) a 5% discount on Physics & Chemistry Class Tuition.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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30. GEMS GIRLS CLUB
Our GEMS club invites interested girls of the ages 6 - 13 to come and experience GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior)! We are a mentoring ministry just for girls led by moms with a heart for guiding and training in godliness. We meet twice a month during the school year at an Allen church, on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00. Our club meetings include large group worship time, followed by small group time in similar age groups. Our club meetings are fun and dynamic and include a variety of activities to learn about Jesus and serving others.
To
Learn More About Becoming a
Member of GATE GEMS Girls' Club: Email Here
To find out more about
the GEMS organization: Click
Here
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31. DALLAS STEAM EXPLORERS
Dallas STEAM Explorers is a Club for students interested in careers in Science, Technology,
Engineering, Tech Art, & Math
Meetings are held the first Monday of the Month at the UTD Campus
Although we recommend that you RSVP, walk-ins are welcome. We encourage parents and/or teachers to attend with students. Participation is free and there is no membership or dues.
For More Information: Click Here
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32. TEXAS ALLIANCE FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING (TAME)
TAME is a science and math non-profit organization geared to create interest in STEM. Regional events take place during the winter. State events take place in the spring. There is no cost to families.
If you or your organization is interested in starting up a TAME club, please click here to send
an email to the Dallas Chair.
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33. LIBRARY & USED BOOK SALES IN NORTH TEXAS
Looking for inexpensive literature books and other resources to add to your home school library? Library used book sales are excellent opportunities to purchase books at bargain prices. Here are a few sales that we know about in the North Texas area.
To advertise your library book sale in our newsletter, please contact us by email.
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DALLAS -- JAN 25-26, 2019
Time: Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat: 10am-3:30pm
Location: Renner Frankford Library
6400 Frankford Rd
214-670-6100
Books: 3,000+ books; 100% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks $1; hardcovers $2; Sat 2:30pm half price or $10/bag
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KERRVILLE -- DEC 8; 2019: JAN 12, FEB 9, MAR 9, APR 13, MAY 11; JUNE 8; JULY 13, AUG 10
Time: Sat: 10-4
Location: Butt-Holdworth Memorial Library
505 Water St
830-895-0592
Books: 30,000 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions;
.50-$2.50, coffee table books $4
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TEMPLE -- FEB 26-MAR 2, 2019
Time: Feb 26: 2pm-8pm (Members prev)
Feb 27&28: 10am-8pm
Mar 1: 10am-5pm;
Mar 2: 10am-4pm
Location: Temple Public Library
100 W. Adams Ave
254-298-5556
Books: Over 60,000 items,
Adult hardbacks: $2; Adult paperbacks: $1; Children's hardbacks: $1; Children's paperbacks: $.50
DVDs:$1; Videotapes, computer and music CDs, vinyl records: .$25 or 5/$1
Books on CD: $4 or 3/$10; Puzzles: $1-$2
Bag Day on Saturday 3/2: fill a bag for $5 (unlimited bags, provided)
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WICHITA FALLS -- NOV 3; DEC 1; JAN 5
Time: Sat: 8am-1pm
Location: Friends of the Library Bookstore
7th & Austin
940-263-9403
Books: Bookstore half price sale, 1st Saturday of each month.
In case of severe weather, sale will be postponed until the following Saturday.
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WEATHERFORD - JAN 17-19, 2019; MAY; AUGUST
Time: Fri, Sat: 10am-6pm
Fee: $1
Location: Weatherford Public Library
1014 Charles St
817-598-4150
Books: 7,500 books; 50% donated; 75% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; .50-$1
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34. CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION
Center for Home Education in Action, located in Watauga, provides the best in curriculum, classes and classical theatre.
Location:
5733 Watauga Road
Watauga TX 76148
817-281-2293
(Between 377 and Rufe Snow in Northeast Fort Worth, Texas)
Website: https://www.
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount off all new and used curriculum and tickets to our student theatre performances, with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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35. HOME EDUCATORS RESOURCE
The Home Educators Resource sells a large array of new and used books and curriculum, plus they offer classes and other resources to homeschool families.
Visit them at their Location:
401 E. Church St
Lewisville, TX 75057
972-956-8320
Website: https://homeeducatorsresource.
Discount: Home Educators Resource is offering 10% off new and used books to HEART of Texas family members. Plus, members will still earn punches on their HER Buyer's Card.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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36. CAMPS AT CAMP TONKAWA
Camp Tonkawa is an Outdoor Learning Center, where we teach nature through hands on experiences. Located outside of Collinsville, TX, on a 35 acre tract of land certified as a wildlife refuge.
Discount: Camp Tonkawa is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount for HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card. Offer not valid in conjunction with semester discount rates for Nature Awareness Camps.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
Location:
Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center
1036 CR 203
Collinsville, TX 76233
For Information: 940-440-8382 or Click Here to email
CAMP SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 2018
Dec 1-2 -- Outdoor Cooking
10am Sat through lunch clean up on Sunday
Costs: $65/adult; $55/ages 15 and under (must be with parent, guardian)
Everyone likes to eat and that's the theme for this week-end. Tasty meals, cooked in a variety of interesting methods. Learn how to make your next outdoor adventure a culinary treat.
Dec 8-9 -- Backpacking Camp
Sat 9:30am through Sun 2:30pm
Cost: $45/ages 15 & under; $60/Adults
(large family rates available)
Campers will participate in a Trail Maintenance Project.
You will need to bring a backpack (day pack for those younger hikers), sleeping bag, a light-weight tent if possible, bowl, cup, spoon, and water bottle. Also a sketch book / notebook to take notes along with drawings of the edible plants and the hazards. We will be taking two short hikes so don't forget comfortable walking shoes. These will be practice experiences to familiarize yourself with all that you learn. Dinner Saturday and Breakfast Sunday will be provided. Vegetarian Fare Available. You need to bring lunches that can be carried in your packs.
JANUARY 2019
JAN 19-20 -- Survival Through the Seasons - Winter
Saturday 9:30am thrugh Sunday 2:30 pm
Cost: $95 per camper (includes teens without a parent)
OR $350 for year upfront
Family Rates: Ages 13-15: $75; Ages 8-12: $60
In this series of camps, we will cover extended skills, which go beyond mere survival to living comfortably with nature and the Earth. These are advanced courses dealing with intense work/study, covering seasonal topics and projects. See website for list of what to bring and other important details.
JAN 26 -- Horsemanship Day Camp (ages 7 & up)
11am-3:30pm
Cost: $50/person (Parents or scout leaders who will NOT be riding are FREE).
This class is the first step in our equine offerings. This is for all of you who wish you had a horse, or are looking for a refresher. (For those with years of horse experience, it gives you an opportunity to meet our horses!) You will get a general overview of the responsibilities of having a pet of this size. You will get a chance to do some basic riding, along with lots of other hands on time with the horses.
JAN 30 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (1)
10am-3pm
Cost: $30/children; $35/adults.
**Parents must accompany and take the class with their children, who are not teens for safety and support in these "Life Skills"
Cost for all 5 2019 Camps: $110 (8-12 years old), $120 (13-15 years old), $150 (16-adult)
Empower yourself and your family with the skills to Survive. It should not be a struggle if you know your skills and have the right mind set. We make it fun, teaching you with hands on learning, the skills that will keep you alive. This day camp series will cover information that we learned and have been trained to teach, from the Tom Brown Primitive Survival School.
2019 Camps: Jan 30th - Shelter
Feb 27th - Fire
March 27th - Water and Cordage
April 24th - Edible Plants
May 29th - Tracking / Snares / Traps
Note: Meeting Session A - January through May and Session B - August through December, to complete all the material normally given in our other Primitive Survival 1 & 2 Camps. You are welcome to come to just one class if you like, ie if you are just interested in Edible Plants or Tracking, just sign up for that day to attend. Also, you are welcome to make up a class you might have missed in your session.
FEBRUARY 2019
FEB 16 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
FEB 17 -- Bow Drill Workshop
FEB 23-24 -- Outdoor Cooking
FEB 27 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (2)
MARCH 2019
MAR 2 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
MAR 9-10 -- Primitive Survival Skills Class 1
MAR 16-17 -- Primitive Survival Skills Class 2
Schedule over your spring break dates - Basic Camping Skills
MAR 23-24 -- Backpacking Camp
MAR 27 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (3)
MAR 30-31 -- Sow What/Organic Gardening - It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
APRIL 2019
APR 6 -- Between Earth & Sky / It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey Day Camp
APR 7 -- Junior Horsemanship Day Camp
APR 20-21 -- Breathe AIR /Use all our senses to connect with nature - It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
APR 24 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (4)
APR 27-28 -- Get Moving / Clean Energy - It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
MAY 2019
MAY 4 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
MAY 4-5 -- Wildlife Camp
MAY 11-12 -- Native American Indian Camp
MAY 18-19 -- Wonders of Water It's Your Planet Love It! - Leadership Journey
MAY 25-27 -- Summer Family Nature Camp - Memorial Day Weekend
MAY 29 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (5)
JUNE 2019
MAY 31-JUNE 2 -- Girls Horsing Around Camp
MAY 10-12 -- Walk in the Woods Summer Camp
MAY 10-14 -- Week in the Woods Summer Camp
MAY 18-20 -- Western Days Girls Session
MAY 25-27 -- Western Days Boys Session
MAY 29 -- Horsemanship Day Camp
JULY 2019
JULY 4 -- Horse Club Rodeo Event
JULY 6 -- Women & Horses
JULY 8-10 -- Nature Connection Camp Summer Camp
JULY 13 -- Wonders of Water It's Your Planet Love It! Day Camp
JULY 14 -- Junior Horsemanship Day Camp
Discount: Camp Tonkawa is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount for HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card. Offer not valid in conjunction with semester discount rates for Nature Awareness Camps.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
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37. DALLAS ARBORETUM
No matter the time of year, the Arboretum is always in bloom. Both spring and fall feature wild bursts of color. Summer does nothing to diminish the bloom of the Arboretum plantings, which thrive on the warmth of Dallas' summer months. And, because of Dallas' temperate winter temperature, the arboretum is even blooming in the middle of winter.
Location:
8525 Garland Road
Dallas, TX 75219
214-515-6500
https://www.dallasarboretum.org
Customer Service hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, & New Year's Day)
Admission:
$15 for adults (13-64)
$12 for seniors (65+)
$10 for children (ages 3-12)
Free for children ages 2 and under
Children's Adventure Garden Admission: $3 (in addition to general garden admission)
Onsite parking:
$15 per vehicle self-parking or parking garage
$9 daytime parking pass available by online purchase only
EVENTS at the ARBORETUM
December 2018
DEC 3 -- (Homeschool Day) 12 Days Math
10am-11am OR 11:15am-12:15pm
Ages 5-12
$10/Students; $8/Adults
Parking $15/day of event; $9 online pre-paid
This seasonal STEM program is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! The Arboretum’s 12 Days of Christmas gazebos are beautiful, but they also contain a wealth of math and science waiting to be explored! In this program, students will open their minds to the exciting world of math outside of a textbook setting.
Pre-Registration Required.
For Registration or Questions: click here
March 2019
MAR 23 -- Homeschool Overnight
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person (light snack, continental breakfast & parking included in fee)
Spend an unforgettable night in the Children’s Adventure Garden! Homeschool groups will investigate the waters of our Texas Native Wetlands, explore alternative energy on the Pure Energy islands and travel to distant planets in the OmniGlobe theater with our highly-trained education staff. Once the sun goes down, navigate the garden and search for nocturnal animals on a flashlight night hike. Participants will also learn about the importance of pollinators and make wildflower seed bombs to beautify your yard! A light snack and continental breakfast are included. Sleeping accommodations will be inside the Exploration Center which is nestled in the middle of the Children’s Adventure Garden. Open to homeschool families, groups or co-ops.
MAR 30 -- Night Owls
6pm-10pm
Cost: $35/person
Open to families or groups with children ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by parent.
Experience the wonder of the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden at night! Guests will participate in Texas Native Wetlands, Pure Energy and OmniGlobe programs, as well as venture out on a flashlight night hike with experienced Arboretum staff. We are happy to host your child’s birthday party, scouts, church or school groups! A light snack is included. This event may combine individual families or groups.
April 2019
APR 13 -- Homeschool Overnight
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person (light snack, continental breakfast & parking included in fee)
Spend an unforgettable night in the Children’s Adventure Garden! Homeschool groups will investigate the waters of our Texas Native Wetlands, explore alternative energy on the Pure Energy islands and travel to distant planets in the OmniGlobe theater with our highly-trained education staff. Once the sun goes down, navigate the garden and search for nocturnal animals on a flashlight night hike. Participants will also learn about the importance of pollinators and make wildflower seed bombs to beautify your yard! A light snack and continental breakfast are included. Sleeping accommodations will be inside the Exploration Center which is nestled in the middle of the Children’s Adventure Garden. Open to homeschool families, groups or co-ops.
May 2019
MAY 4 -- Homeschool Overnight
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 per person (light snack, continental breakfast & parking included in fee)
Spend an unforgettable night in the Children’s Adventure Garden! Homeschool groups will investigate the waters of our Texas Native Wetlands, explore alternative energy on the Pure Energy islands and travel to distant planets in the OmniGlobe theater with our highly-trained education staff. Once the sun goes down, navigate the garden and search for nocturnal animals on a flashlight night hike. Participants will also learn about the importance of pollinators and make wildflower seed bombs to beautify your yard! A light snack and continental breakfast are included. Sleeping accommodations will be inside the Exploration Center which is nestled in the middle of the Children’s Adventure Garden. Open to homeschool families, groups or co-ops.
MAY 18 -- Night Owls
6pm-10pm
Cost: $35/person
Open to families or groups with children ages 5-12. Children must be accompanied by parent.
Experience the wonder of the Rory Meyer’s Children’s Adventure Garden at night! Guests will participate in Texas Native Wetlands, Pure Energy and OmniGlobe programs, as well as venture out on a flashlight night hike with experienced Arboretum staff. We are happy to host your child’s birthday party, scouts, church or school groups! A light snack is included. This event may combine individual families or groups.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Featured Discounts: click here
TEACHERS & EDUCATORS DISCOUNT
Complimentary admission to the Main Garden and Children's Adventure Garden is available to Teachers and Educators. Present a valid educator picture ID at the ticket booth for the complimentary admission. If a picture ID is unavailable, an educators ID plus a driver’s license can be presented. Teachers and educators can purchase a Dallas Arboretum membership and receive a 10% discount for the first year with their IDs. Offer is only valid on daytime admission. Offer does not apply for paid educational programming. Parking fees apply.
GROUP DISCOUNT
Groups of 15 or more receive $2 off General Admission and have the opportunity to have one of our experienced tour guides lead your group on an educational and entertaining tour of the gardens. Guided tours include seasonal highlights and are available year-round. These tours are an additional $7 per person. For more information, please see the Group Sales page.
CityPass Tickets:
Save 41% or more off admission to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, plus the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Reunion Tower Geo-Deck, and a choice between the Dallas Zoo and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. Valid for 9 days after first coupon has been redeemed.
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38. DALLAS ZOO & CHILDREN'S AQUARIUM
Location:
650 South RL Thornton Fwy
Dallas, TX 75203
The Zoo is located 3 miles south of downtown Dallas, on I-35E at the Marsalis exit.
Hours of Operation:
9am-5pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day)
Admission:
Adults (12-64): $15 (Mar - Dec); $5 (Jan-Feb)
Children (3-11): $12 (Mar-Dec); $5 (Jan-Feb)
Seniors (65+): $12 (Mar-Dec) ; $5 (Jan-Feb)
Children (2 and under): FREE all year
Parking: $8 per car
Family Zoo Adventures for Homeschool families
Homeschool Day at the Dallas Zoo: 2019 Date TBA
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $10/adults (includes Backpack); $6/Ages 3 – 14; $6/Extra Adult; FREE/Ages 2 and under
Additional Backpacks: $4
Homeschoolers and their families are invited to spend the day at the Dallas Zoo. Fun, interactive, and educational activities are available for Kindergarten – 8th grade!
Your Homeschool Day ticket Includes:
*Admission to the Zoo
*Access to Homeschool Day activity areas available only to registered Homeschool Day participants.
*Hands-on activities and curriculum from the Dallas Zoo and other community partners.
*Homeschool Day Backpack (included with Adult Participant tickets) with activity materials and supplemental curriculum appropriate for home classroom instruction.
These Add-Ons are Also Available When You Pre-Register:
* Animal Adventures Shows at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Tickets are $3 each for adults and youth.
* Participants can pre-purchase additional Homeschool Day Backpacks for $5 each while registering.
* Additional Backpacks and Animal Adventures Shows are available in the Add Ons category.
Registration Coming Soon!
Homeschool Day at the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park: 2019 Date TBA
Cost: $4/Adult; $4/Youth; FREE/Ages 2 and under
A day especially for homeschooling families at our affiliated Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park! Join us for a day of learning and fun that includes hands-on activities, community partner activity booths, and Aquarium admission.
Register Coming Soon!
To Learn More: Click Here
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39. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS
Location: 9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
Located on the northwest side of Fort Worth, four miles west of I-820 on Jacksboro Hwy (TX Hwy 199), just inside the city limits of Fort Worth.
Admission: $5(ages 13+); $2(ages 3-12); Under 3 free; $3(Seniors 65+)
$1 discount per person with military ID-Active/Retired
For More Information: 817-392-7410
Refuge Hours: Oct-April: 8am-5pm, daily;
May-Sept: 7am-5pm Mon-Fri; 7am-7pm Sat-Sun
Extended Hours Beginning Sept 7 (Labor Day): 7am - 7pm (Refuge only)
Hardwicke Interpretive Center: 9am-4:30pm daily
Monthly Programs
December 2018
DEC 1 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16903
DEC 1 -- Long Winter's Nap
1:30-3pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Winter is quickly approaching and many animals are well into their routine. Join a naturalist
for a leisurely walk looking for animals and insects preparing for hibernation, dormancy, or just gearing up for the cold months ahead.
Pre-registration recommended
Activity #16888
DEC 2 -- Canyon Ridge Hike
10am-2pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Brush up on your backpacking skills while completing the park’s most rigorous and scenic
trail. The trail is 6.5 miles long, so plan accordingly by wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, bringing at least a half gallon of water per person, and light snacks
Pre-registration recommended
Activity #16889
DEC 2 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16907
DEC 8 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16908
DEC 9 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16909
DEC 15 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16910
DEC 16 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16911
DEC 22 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16912
DEC 23 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16913
DEC 27 -- Nature Center After Hours
5:30-7pm
Cost: $10 (with paid admission)
Owl breeding season has begun and expectant parents are staking out their
territories. Learn the different owl calls you might hear as we explore the Refuge after dark.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16902
DEC 29 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16914
DEC 30 -- Nature Hike
10am-Noon
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Migration should be complete and birds that have flown down the Central Flyway to over
-winter should be here. Hike with a naturalist to see and listen for the birds that prefer the mild temperatures found down South.
Pre-registration required
Activity #16915
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40. FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN PROGRAMS
Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth 76107
DECEMBER PROGRAMS
DEC 1 -- Japanese Fall Festival
10am Dec 1 through 5pm Dec 5
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 8 -- Christmas High Tea
2pm-4pm
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 11-- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
Regular Admission Rates apply
Japanese Garden Public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am.
Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden. No reservations are necessary.
Regular admission rates apply to non-members.
For more information: click HERE.
FAMILY & CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Little Sprouts Program (Third Tuesdays)
TBD
10:30am-11:30am
Third Tues beg. March 20 (except Dec, Jan, February & July)
FREE to the Public
For children 18months to 3 years
Location: Backyard Veggie Garden at FW Botanic Garden
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info: Click Here
Seedlings (2nd Wednesdays)
TBD
10:30-11:30am
Ages 4-6 & their families
Cost: FREE to the public
Location: Backyard Veggie Garden at FW Botanic Garden
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info: Click Here
Family Exploration Saturdays
TBD
9:30am-11:30am
Cost: FREE to the public
Location: Meet in the main Lobby of Fort Worth Botanic Garden Welcome Center*
Bring the whole family every Saturday for outdoor exploration that will engage your children in the wonders of nature at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Every month families will participate in a guided nature hike led by GROW Girl! After the hike, stay for more family-fun and science activities in the Garden!
*Meeting locations may vary month to month.
For More Info: Click Here
Bella's Book & Nature Club(1st Mondays beg Feb 6)
TBD
10:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10/family
Location: BRIT
Children ages 18 months to 5 years and their families
Story time & guided indoor and/or outdoor explorations
• An interactive read-aloud story time
• Indoor and/or outdoor guided Exploration Centers
• A “Nature’s Treasure Box” and seasonal journals
• Take-home “you are your child’s best teacher” tips and
extension activities for each book
Preregister: Click Here
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41. FORT WORTH JAPANESE GARDENS
Location: 3400 Japanese Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: April - October: 9am-7pm
November - March: 9am-5pm
Last Entrance is 30 minutes before closing
Admission: $7/adults; $4/ages 4-12; $5/ages 65+; FREE/ages 3 and under
Parking is free
EVENTS
DEC 1 -- Japanese Fall Festival
10am Dec 1 through 5pm Dec 5
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 8 -- Christmas High Tea
2pm-4pm
For More Information: Click HERE
DEC 11-- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
Regular Admission Rates apply
Japanese Garden Public tours are offered the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am.
Docents wait in the courtyard of the Japanese Garden. No reservations are necessary.
Regular admission rates apply to non-members.
For more information: click HERE.
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42. FORT WORTH ZOO HOME SCHOOL CLASSES
Location: 1989 Colonial Park
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
2019 DATE TBA -- Home School Day at Fort Worth Zoo
Registration Opens August 1
Cost: $6/ages 13 and up; $4.50/ages 3-12; FREE/ages 2 and under.
Tickets purchased at the gate the day of the event: $7/ages 13 & up; $5.50/children 3 to 12 years.
All home-schooled children and their families are invited to a fun-filled educational day in the wilds of the Zoo. Learn amazing facts from our zookeepers at more than 20 Wild Encounters and enjoy asking Zoo staff your best animal questions around the Zoo’s world-class exhibits!
Online registration closes at 5 p.m. the day before the event.
Tickets are good for the event date only. Parking is $5 and is not included in the price of the ticket.
Tickets are nonrefundable, non-exchangeable and no rain checks will be issued.
Home School Classes (Sept -Dec & Jan-May)
Two Tuesdays a month (same class offered twice a month)
Time: 1:45-3:30pm
Cost: $25/each
Includes a live animal presentation, guided Zoo hike and admission for each student to the Zoo on class day. Please note that the same class is offered twice a month.
Ages 6-8
Explore the five senses and find out how animals use their senses to live in the wild. Each student will learn grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for science, math, and English language arts.
Topics:
Aug. 21, 28 | Sight: Raptor Canyon
Sept. 11, 25 | Sound: Texas Wild!, Mountains & Deserts
Oct. 9, 23 | Taste: Museum of Living Art (MOLA)
Nov. 6, 13 | Touch: African Savanna
Dec. 4, 11 | Smell: Australian Outback/Great Barrier Reef
To Register: Click Here
Ages 9-12:
All living organisms are arranged into different groups. The more features a group shares, the more specific the group is. Discover the levels of classification, the history of how scientists have organized different species and what they do when a new species is discovered. Each student will learn grade-appropriate information based upon Texas Department of Education standards for science, math, and English language arts.
Topics:
Aug. 21, 28 | What are the levels of classification? - Museum of Living Art (MOLA)
Sept. 11, 25 | Key figures that have shaped modern classification - World of Primates/African Savanna
Oct. 9, 23 | How does a species get its name? - Texas Wild!
Nov. 6, 13 | Word origins and their meanings- Raptor Canyon, Penguins, Bird Row
Dec. 4, 11 | Discover a new species - Kid’s choice!
To Register: Click Here
Discount: The Fort Worth Zoo is offering HEART of Texas members (with a valid ID card) a free Ft. Worth drawstring backpack when they register for FIVE Zoo Home School Classes (notify the zoo and they will have your backpack when you come to class).
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
WEEKDAY HOME SCHOOL VOLUNTEENS (ages 12-17)
This program provides local home-schooled teens the opportunity to assist our Zoo Preschool teachers. They help set up, clean up and assist students with crafts and excursions into the Zoo. Volunteens come in once a week for half of the day, either from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 12:45 to 4:15 p.m. The fall session runs from September to December and the spring session runs from January to May. Applications are completed online and interviews are scheduled after the final application date. After interviewing all applicants, the Education staff will make selections. Selected Volunteens are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the semester.
For More Information: click here
TEXAS NATURE TRADERS
Located in Texas Wild! near the wishing well, the Zoo’s newest building is the home base for many Texas-based education programs, primarily the Zoo’s latest offering, Texas Nature Traders. This formalized program encourages kids (age 3 and older) to explore the outdoors and bring to the building fossils, rocks, bones, plants and other artifacts in exchange for points. Traders can redeem points (or save them for future use) for items in the Nature Trader inventory. Texas Nature Traders operates seven days a week, opening at 11 a.m. and closing one hour before the Zoo closes. Stop by to look around, ask questions and become a nature trader!
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43. FOSSIL RIM HOME SCHOOL CLASSES AND EVENTS
Fossil Rim is located 55 miles southwest of Fort Worth and 75 miles southwest of Dallas, near Glen Rose.
GPS address is:
2299 County Road 2008
Glen Rose, Texas, 76043
254.897.2960
HOME SCHOOL CLASSES/EVENTS
November Classes
NOV 5 -- Cheetahs
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254.897.2960
NOV 18 -- The Lorax
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
December Classes
DEC 10-- Wolves (ages 7 and up)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $28/person
To register: 254-897-2960
2019 Classes
JAN 21 -- Africa (Understanding & Enjoying Biodiversity)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
JAN 28, 2019 -- Taxonomy
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
FEB 12 -- The Lorax
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
FEB 25 -- Wolves (ages 7 and up)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $28/person
To register: 254-897-2960
APR 9 -- Fossils
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
MAY 7 -- Natural Dyes
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
MAY 7 -- Attwater's Prairie Chickens (age 7 and up)
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $28/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
MAY 22 -- Fossils
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
To register: 254-897-2960
MAY 20 -- Nature Journaling & Tour
9am-3pm
Cost: $27
To register: 254.897.2960
JUNE 17 -- Cheetahs
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
JUNE 18-- Giraffes
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
JULY 9 -- Composting/Keyhold Gardening
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
AUG 5 & 6 -- Summer Special
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
AUG 5 & 6 -- Biodiversity
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
SEPT 16 -- Rhinos
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
SEPT 23 -- Rhinos
Class: 10am-Noon; Tour: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $23/person
Insects are amazing and important! One Texas insect is the source of a beautiful red dye. (Its story is told in the book, A Perfect Red, by Amy Butler Greenfield.) After we overview insects, we will find this species in the wild, learn about it and the dye made from it, then dye a bandana for you to keep.
To register: 254.897.2960
For more information about homeschool events, click here
In addition to their scheduled homeschool events, Fossil Rim offers their faculty, teachers, and curriculum for privately-scheduled events. For more information, please click here or call 254-897-2960 and ask for the Homeschool coordinator.
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45. THE HEARD MUSEUM–HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
These Homeschool Classes will introduce your student to the Natural Sciences. Students will experience learning through classroom activities, outdoor field investigations, laboratory science, small group activities and take-home study packets. Each course curriculum is developed by the Heard Museum's education staff who strive to recognize and meet the needs of home school families. All curricula are based on current scientific theory.
Please note: You will need to submit a medical record form including immunization history to be able to participate in their programs.
Homeschool Classes: Click Here
For more information: Click Here to send an email
972-562-5566 x237
Location: One Nature Place
McKinney, TX 75069
www.heardmuseum.org
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46. HERITAGE FARMSTEAD MUSEUM -- PLANO
The Museum Grounds are Open Year-Round (Except Mondays and Holidays)
Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Location: Heritage Farmstead Museum
1900 West 15th Street
Plano, TX
Discount: Heritage Farmstead Museum is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid membership card)
$1 off the adult regular admission price (up to 4 people) and .50 cents off child's regular admission, good for either the 1:30 p.m. Historic Farrell-Wilson house tour or for the following special events: Harvest Festival, Lantern Light, Spring Festival.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://heartoftex.org/
November Events:
NOV 2 -- Fun on the Farm: Fall Colors
10:30am-Noon
Cost: $11 (includes adult & child); $8/additional child; $3/additional adult
Come explore Fall on the farm! Do some harvesting, meet our scarecrow, and feed our chickens. Children ages 2-5 learn about themes through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Space is limited. Registration will close end of business day the Wednesday before each program as long as there is still availability.
Online Registration Closes Oct 31 @5pm or 972-881-0140
NOV 30 -- Fun on the Farm: Meet Our Goats
10:30am-Noon
Cost: $11 (includes adult & child); $8/additional child; $3/additional adult
Meet our sheep and goats and learn how their wool is used to make fabric. Children ages 2-5 learn about themes through a story and a unique activity, enjoy a fun craft project and have a wagon ride. Fee includes one parent and one child. Space is limited. Registration will close end of business day the Wednesday before each program as long as there is still availability.
Online Registration Closes Nov 28 @5pm or 972-881-0140
December Events:
DEC 14 -- Fun on the Farm: Cookies with Santa
10:30am-Noon
Cost: $15/parent-child ticket; $12/additional child; $3/additional adult; $2/additional cookie
Ho Ho Ho! Santa is visiting the Farmstead! Join us to hear a story, decorate cookies, ride in our wagon, and, most importantly, visit and get a picture with Santa.
Online Registration Closes Dec 12 @5pm or 972-881-0140
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47. LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA
Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours (Nov 1-Mar 1): Fri, Sat, & Sun: 7am-5pm
Summer Hours (Mar 2-Oct 31): Fri, Sat, & Sun: 7am-7pm
Entrance Fees:
$5 person; Children 5 and under FREE
Cash payments only; Prescheduled groups can pay by check or cash.
Annual Passes: $30/Individual; $60/Family
EVENTS:
NOTE: Programs may be affected by weather.
Contact the Lewisville Parks and Leisure Services office with questions Monday-Friday morning at 972.219.3550. Contact the LLELA gatehouse Friday afternoon-Sunday at 469.635.5483.
Nov 2018
NOV 3 -- Nature Walk
10am-12pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, singing birds, tre
NOV 10 -- Stars on the Prairie (Ages 5 and up.)
7:30pm-9:30pm
Cost: $11.50 plus $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
In this naked eye astronomy program, learn how to find the north star and identify constellations. Join us for a fascinating evening as we trek to LLELA’s prairie restoration area to view the wonders of the night sky. Constellations both familiar and unusual, satellites, and sometimes planets and the moon are features of the ever-changing night sky. If the sky is cloudy, we will have a night hike. Ages 5 and up.
Registration required by 11a.m. on November 9th.
Registration: 972.219.3550
NOV 17 -- Saturday at the Cabin
3pm
Cost: Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Step back in time when you visit the historic Minor-Porter log house. Visitors of all ages are welcome to arrive at any time during the open house. You’ll get a feel for pioneer life as you tour the log home, smoke house, dugout, and homestead grounds. Knowledgeable docents will add to your experience. You may even be able to try your hand at a craft from the 1870s. Open houses are on the third Saturday of each month except July and August.
Registration is not required.
Event details here.
DECEMBER 2018
DEC 1 -- Nature Walk
10am-12pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Animal tracks, singing birds, trees with personality – we never know what we’ll find on our monthly nature walk! All ages are welcome.
DEC 8 -- Bird Walk
7:30am
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Birders of all skill levels are welcome to join an expert birder every 2nd Saturday (except July and August) at 7:30 a.m. as we explore prime birding locations along LLELA's nature trails. Ages 10 and up. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required. Event details.
DEC 15 -- Christmas at the Cabin
10am-3pm
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
Take a trip back to an 1870s Christmas and celebrate the old-fashioned way. Enjoy a tour of the historic Minor-Porter Log Cabin, make a corn husk doll or an ornament to take home to your own Christmas tree, create a hand-dipped candle, enjoy carols, sip hot cider by the campfire, and more. Visitors are welcome to arrive at any time during the open hours and join in at their own pace. Free with entry to LLELA.* Registration is not required.
#BringYourOwn mug for the hot cider and receive a special prize!*
DEC 21 -- Primitive LLELA (OVERNIGHT Camping Event)
Begins Friday, DEC 21 at 4pm til Saturday, DEC 22 at 3pm
Cost: $25 person
Camping is as easy as ABC 123. Don’t believe us? Spend a night out at LLELA with our guidance and our gear. We’ll teach you the basics from setting up your tent to preparing dinner over an open flame!
Camping site, camping gear (tent and sleeping pad), cookware, and firewood will be provided. There is no electricity on site. We will offer you some tips on how to prepare for an off the grid experience after you register. Ages 5 and up are welcome.
Registration is required.
Register online or 972.219.3550 to reserve space for your family's camping experience.
DEC 29 -- Kids' Christmas Bird Count
9am-11am
Cost: $5/person plus $5 per vehicle entry
Registration required by: DEC 28 at 11am
To Register: Click Here
HOMESCHOOL NATURAL SCIENCE CLASSES:
Classes are for students K-8th grade.
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: $12 per class, or enroll your child in four classes for $40
Details: Students in each class will participate in hands-on outdoor activities related to the day's theme. Parents may choose to attend with their students, or may drop the student off after submitting a medical release form.
Younger siblings are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent during class time.
Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch and wear closed-toe shoes with long pants.
Registration Required: 972-219-3930 or click here to email
For More Information: Click Here
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with valid ID card) receive $1 per child discount on home school science classes.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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48. NASH FARM -- GRAPEVINE TX
Nash Farm, circa 1859, is the oldest operating farmstead in Tarrant County. Through interpretive programs, events and exhibits, Nash Farm educates the community about the heritage and importance of the Grapevine Prairie and Grapevine’s pivotal role in the development of North Texas.
Location: 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, TX 76051
Guests may enter Nash Farm at the following locations:
• Ball Street near the service drive
• Homestead Lane through picket fence gate in front of the farmhouse
• Homestead Lane, west side of the farm near the barn
• College Street near the Grapevine cemetery
FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FARM
Each program has a different theme that highlights the heritage skill that you can use to enrich your life today.
NOV 2 -- Farm Animals
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Care for farm animals and learn their uses on the farm.
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
DEC 7 -- Christmas Decorating
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Decorate the farmhouse while enjoying cookies and cider.
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: Click Here
Nash Farm Heritage Workshops
Visit Nash Farm and experience what it's like to step into a 19th century home while learning the essential farm skills. This open-house setting allows guests to discuss the activities with the interpreters and involvement may be encouraged when possible. Following your visit to the farmhouse, you may visit the farm grounds to complete your experience.
JAN 12 & 13, 2019 -- Hog Butchering and Curing
Cost: $35/peron each day
Experience the skills of 19th century hog butchering, curing, sausage making, and the use of a smokehouse at this two day workshop. Participants must by 16 years old. Advance purchase only.
FEB 9 -- Victorian Candy Making
10am
Cost: $35/person
Enjoy making old-fashioned candies for your Valentine.
MAR 9 -- 19th Century Farm Meal
10am
Cost: $35/person
Prepare a late 19th century meal on a wood cook stove in the 1869 farmhouse with historic culinary educators.
MAY 3 & 4 -- Cheese Making
Choose one session: Friday 6pm or Saturday 10am
Cost: $35/person
Learn the basics of cheese making.
JUN 29 -- 1920's "One Hour" Dress Workshop
10am
Cost: $35/person
Make your own 1920's dress for the Ice Cream Social on July 13, 2019.
Other Events at Nash
DEC 1 -- Victorian Christmas Tours
3-6pm
Cost: $3/person
Step back in time and experience traditional Christmas celebration on the farm. Gather at the Pole Barn before taking a tour through the historic barn and around to the farmhouse ending at the campfire with cider and cookies. Please wear appropriate shoes for walking on gravel and grass.
Purchase Tickets: Click here
DEC 8 -- Farmstead Christmas Celebration
1pm
Cost: $5/person
Join the farmhands for a family celebration of the season including making ornaments, traditional music, refreshments and more.
Purchase Tickets: Click here
DEC 13 -- Christmas Parlor Sociable
10am & 2pm
Cost: $15/person (ages 14 and older)
There is a 15 person maximum
Enjoy a social call to Nash Farm, with coffee, tea and sweets, along with parlor games and conversation.
Purchase Tickets: Click here
DECEMBER -- Christmas on the Farm
Join us throughout the month of December for special Victorian Christmas tradition.
The farm is available for special tours, dinners and programs.
For more information: 817.410.3185
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49. OLIVER NATURE PARK-- MANSFIELD TX
Located at the intersection of two ecoregions: the eastern Cross Timbers and the northern Blackland Prairies. The 80 acres of the park contains several different ecosystems such forests, prairies, and riparian areas. Each section is unique in plant and animal life. Each animal and plant is adapted to a certain area of the park. Look for other examples of these kinds of adaptations along approximately 1 mile of trails.
Park Hours:
Daily 5am-9pm (March-October)
Daily 5am-6m (November-February)
Location: 1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield, Texas
Programs
November Classes
NOV 3 -- Fall Mini Bio Blitz (all ages)
9am-Noon
Cost: FREE
Nature lovers, join us for a Fall Mini Bio Blitz where we will document the organisms at Oliver Nature Park. Whether you're an experienced naturalist or just learning, we will be there to help you document and upload your finds on the iNaturalist app! Bring your camera or smartphone to take pictures of plants, animals, and insects. No registration required for this FREE program.
No Registration Required
NOV 17 -- Hike with a Naturalist (Trivia Hike)
9:30am-11am
Cost: $10/person
Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at east one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Registration Required
NOV 19 -- Hike with a Naturalist (Texas Predator Hike)
1:30-3pm
Cost: $10/person
Come enjoy Oliver Nature Park and learn about the wonders of nature on a guided hike with a Naturalist! Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes. All participants over 2 years of age must pre-register. Each child/family must have at east one adult attending and registered for the program. We encourage nature walks for the whole family!
Registration Required
NOV 19 -- Junior Geologists (Fossil Finders) (agse 5-8)
10am-11am
$9/person
What are fossils, and how are they made? What fossils can we find at the park? Visitors to Oliver Nature Park are often focused on the plants and animals that live there. But what lies beneath our feet when we visit? Join a naturalist for a geology-related lesson and a walk to explore the inorganic side of nature.
Pre-registration required.
NOV 19 -- Junior Geologists (Paleontology) (ages 9-14)
11:30am-12:30pm
$9/person
Visitors to Oliver Nature Park are often focused on the plants and animals that live there. But what lies beneath our feet when we visit? Join a naturalist for a geology-related lesson and a walk to explore the inorganic side of nature.
Pre-registration required.
NOV 21 -- Nature Crafts
1pm-2pm
$9/person
Join us for nature crafts just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving Day! Our craft will be a leaf wreath and a
turkey flowerpot. All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome for this program.
Pre-registration required.
DECEMBER PROGRAMS
DEC 8 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
1-2pm
Location: Oliver Nature Park
Cost: $9/child
Come to Oliver Nature Park to catch a Rainbow Trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! This program is suitable for experienced anglers as well as kids new to fishing. You will learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and investigate what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks).
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 5-8)
10-11am
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 9-14)
11:15am-12:15pm
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 15-17)
12:30-1:30pm
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 27; JAN 21; FEB 9; FEB 18 -- Intro to Archery (ages 18+)
1:45-2:45pm
Location: McClendon Park East
Cost: $17/person
Find out how fun picking up a bow and being outdoors can be at McClendon Park East! This class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Archery teaches respect for nature and builds confidence through practice. Bows and arrows are provided. Spectators must remain behind fences during class. There will be time for photos at the end of class. This class meets at McClendon Park East.
Registration Required: click here
DEC 29 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
1-2pm
Cost: $9/child
Come to Oliver Nature Park to catch a Rainbow Trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! This program is suitable for experienced anglers as well as kids new to fishing. You will learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and investigate what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks).
Registration Required: click here
JANUARY PROGRAMS
JAN 12 -- Intro to Trout Fishing (ages 5-16)
1-2pm
Location: Oliver Nature Park
Cost: $9/child
Come to Oliver Nature Park to catch a Rainbow Trout stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department! This program is suitable for experienced anglers as well as kids new to fishing. You will learn about bait and lures specific to trout, and investigate what makes a good trout habitat. We supply equipment and bait! (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks).
Registration Required: click here
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50. RIDE WITH PRIDE
Ride With Pride, Inc. Horsemanship School in Southlake specializes in teaching students ages 3 and older how to care for and ride a horse safely. Ride With Pride, Inc. has been in operation since 1980. They offer Western & English lessons, and their instructors are certified with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).
For Enrollment Information: Click here to send an email or 817-481-2893
Discount: Ride with Pride is offering HEART of Texas members (with a current HEART of Texas Family ID card) a 10% discount on tuition.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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51. RIVER BEND NATURE CENTER - WICHITA FALLS
River Bend Nature Center
2200 3rd Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(near the main entrance to Lucy Park)
riverbendnaturecenter.org
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and Independence Day
Admission:
General Admission $5.00
Seniors (62 and Older) $4.00
Military $4.00
Children ages 1 and under Free
Group Rate (20 or more): $4/person
NOV 16-DEC 22 -- Electri-Critters: A Lighted Christmas Display
Every Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $4/person (presale); $5/ person at the door
Ages 1 and under free
Closed Nov 17
Details: ElectriCritters, River Bend Nature Center’s annual lighted Christmas display will be open every Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm November 16th (closed November 17th) through December 22nd.
With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 185 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Butterfly Queen will make an appearance each night. After exploring the lighted grounds come on into the Candy Cane Café and enjoy hot chocolate and apple cider, feast on hot cookies and popcorn, and shop for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. River Bend is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
Eco Kits:
An Eco-Kit is a traveling environmental education program that RBNC brings directly to your classroom. It includes hands-on activities and one-on-one learning with an experienced field guide.
Cost: $50/per class (22 students max)
Topics:
Worm Wonders
Wild Side of the City
Wetlands & Wildlife
Introduction to Butterflies
Earth Rocks
We all Need Trees
Recycling
Dig Into the Past
To Learn More: Click Here
Creature Feature
Creature Feature is an animal outreach program that comes to you! RBNC will bring several live animals to your classroom so students can get an up close look at these awesome creatures!
Cost: $75/per class (22 students max)
1 hour presentation
5-7 live animals
To Learn More: Click Here
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52. SHARKAROSA WILDLIFE RANCH
Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch sits on 126 breathtaking acres near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County, Texas. Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience rare and endangered exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on?
Hours:
Open to the Public SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS only
10am - 5pm (no reservation needed)
Last tram & Presentation: 4pm
**We recommend arriving by 2:00 pm to ensure you catch each different animal presentation (lemur, kangaroo, reptiles, and bear) as well as ride the last Safari Tram at 4:00 pm.**
Admission: $12/adults (13+); $10/kids (3-12); FREE/Ages 2 and under; $10/Senior
Parking: $5
Season Passes: $30/Child & Seniors 65+; $36/Adult Pass $36, $115/Family of 4 ($30 additional)
Season Passes are good for one year from date of purchase
Purchase Tickets Online: Click Here
Ticket Includes:
– Animal Presentations: Lemurs, Kangaroos, Black Bears, and Reptiles (Listen & learn about our animals and also pet-interact with a few)
– Safari Tram: 35 minute ride through exotic pastures to see camels, zebras, emus, endangered deer, zedonks, zorses and more!
– Entry to the Petting Zoo (feed available at additional cost $3/bag or 4 bags for $10)
– Miniature Pony rides also available ($5 per ride), weight limit: 67 lbs and under
– Kids Barrel Train Ride: Our popular 2 minute ride; adults are welcome to ride too!
– Use of our two covered picnic areas for lunch: bottled water, soda & snacks are available in our gift shop. The Bears Dens Restaurant will be open for lunch! www.bearsdentx.com or call 940-686-5600
Private Tours: Click Here
Field Trips: Click Here
Bears Den: Eat with the Bears
Lunch at the Bears Den
While you visit Sharkarosa on Saturday and Sunday.
No reservations required!
Bear presentations: 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30 each Saturday and Sunday.
The Bears are fed dinner each night, Tuesday through Saturday, at 6:30 p.m.
Tues-Fri: 5pm-9pm
Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: 11am-4pm
For Directions: Click Here
Please do not use MapQuest it WILL get you lost!
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53. TEXAS DISCOVERY GARDENS
Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round urban oasis located at historic Fair Park. The gardens showcase beautiful native and adapted plants that are grown using sustainable methods that help to protect the environment. The first certified organic public garden in the state, Texas Discovery Gardens offers educational programs and exhibits that teach children and adults how to provide vital habitat for butterflies and other native Texas wildlife, add beauty, conserve water and restore the natural environment in urban areas.
Regular Admission & Hours:
$10/adults; $8 seniors (60+); $5 children 3-11yrs; Free/2 and under
Group Pricing Available for 10 or more: Call 214-428-7476 ext 343
Each Tuesday: Gardens are open for free (butterfly house admission is regular admission price)
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last ticket sold at 4:15
Closed New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, & Christmas Day
For More info: 214-428-7476 ext. 341 or Click Here
Location: 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Fair Park.
Fair Park is two miles east of downtown Dallas just south of Interstate 30.
November Programs
NOV 1 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
NOV 3 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
December Programs
DEC 1 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
DEC 1 -- Composting with Your Family
2pm-3pm
Cost: $10/adults; $6/children; Free/ages 2 and under
Details: Your family can compost, regardless of space available! You don’t even need a backyard for all methods. Learn about different ways to compost and take home a DIY composting starter kit for your family!
Register Online: Click Here
DEC 6 -- Stories & More!
11am-12pm
Cost: $6/ages 3-11; $3/ages 1-3; $8/Adults At door: $2/child surcharge.
Ticket price includes admission to the Butterfly House and the Gardens.
Details: Join our butterflies for story time! We make crafts, read a book, meet special friends and enjoy themed snacks. Stories and More is appropriate for toddlers, but older siblings are welcome! The fun continues after Stories and More during our Noon Butterfly Release in our tropical Butterfly House.
Register Online: Click Here
Children's Outdoor Education Programs:
Cost: $5/person; $60 minimum fee per program
Availability: Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
To Make Reservations: 214-428-7476
Gardening for Children:–introduction to gardening and seeds. Students even plant thier own seeds to take back to the classroom. (Grades Pre-K–2)
Butterflies, Bugs & Botany:–Insects and their amazing lives help students inderstand the concepts of adaptation, habitats, and pollination. (Grades 1-8)
Terrarium Worlds:–Your class will build a terrarium (a home for a plant) and see the water cycle, the carbon-oxygen cycle, and the nitrogen cycle in action. (Grades 1-8)
Life in the Compost Bin:–Recycling and decomposition come alive as students see that an ecosystem is powered by a complex web of creatures and energy. (Grades 1-8)
Math in Nature:–Math is seen as a real world tool as students visit diverse garden habitats to record data, such as temperatures, time, and mesurements. (Grades 2-8)
Careers in the Garden:–Explore the various careers that are necessasry to keep the garden beautiful and running, including landscape design and greenhouse management. (Grades 2-8)
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54. TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
ATHENS, TX -- Purtis Creek State Park
Location: Purtis Creek State Park, 14225 FM 316, Eustace, TX 75124
903-425-2332
Things to do: Camping, picnicking, boating, hiking
Upcoming Events at Purtis Creek State Park:
NOVEMBER 17 -- Angler Education Instructor Workshop
Become a TPWD Certified Angler Education Instructor
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CEDAR HILL, TX -- Cedar Hill State Park
Location: Cedar Hill State Park, 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-3900
Things to Do: Camping, Mountain Biking, Birdwatching, Picnicking, Fishing, Swimming beach, Playgrounds, Boating
Upcoming Events at Cedar Hill State Park:
NOV 16 -- State Park After Dark
Learn to navigate the night like wildlife!
NOV 17 - Prairies & Pollinators
Learn about the history of Blackland prairie and its value!
NOV 17 -- Wildlife of Cedar Hill
Discover wildlife we have at Cedar Hill State Park!
NOV 17 -- Art in the Park
Gobble, gobble!
NOV 17 -- National Take A Hike Day
Let's celebrate National Take A Hike Day together!
NOV 24 -- Leaving Your Legacy
Take a step back in time to discover Penn Farm!
NOV 24 -- Geocaching 101
Go on a high-tech treasure hunt!
For Details about these and other Events: click here
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DENTON, TX -- Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Isle du Bios Unit
Location: Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Isle Du Bois Unit:
100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, TX 76258
940-686-2148 x258
Johnson Branch Unit
100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272
940-637-2294
Things to Do: picnicking, camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, rollerblading, swimming on a beach area (unsupervised), boating and fishing. Johnson Branch also offers backpacking
Upcoming Events at Ray Roberts Lake State Park/Isle du Bois & Johnson Branch Unit:
NOV 16 -- Primitive Fire
Learn how to make fire as our ancestors once did.
NOV 16 -- Wonders of the Night
Join a ranger for a night hike to find what goes bump in the night!
NOV 17 -- Art in the Park: Autumn Watercoloring
Capture the beauty of fall in watercolor.
NOV 17 -- Turkey Talk
It's time to Talk Turkey!
NOV 30 -- Night Geocaching
Become a nocturnal treasure hunter!
For Details about these and other Events: click here
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DENISON, TX -- Eisenhower State Park
Location: Eisenhower State Park, 50 Park Road 20, Denison, TX 75020
903-465-1956
Upcoming Events at Eisenshower State Park:
No Events at this time
For Information about Events: click here
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JACKSBORO, TX -- FORT RICHARDSON STATE PARK
Location: Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway, 228 State Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX 76458
940-567-3506
Upcoming Events at Fort Richardson State Park/Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway:
DEC 8 -- Ghosts of Christmas Past
1870's Christmas
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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MINERAL WELLS, TX -- Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Location: Lake Mineral Wells State Park, 100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
940-328-1171
Upcoming Events at Lake Mineral Wells State Park
November 2018
NOV 17 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
NOV 24 -- Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
December 2018
DEC 1 -- Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
DEC 1 -- Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
DEC 8 -- Cross Timbers Bird Walk
Join our guided birding walk in the park. How many species can we find?
DEC 8 -- Penitentiary Hollow Wild Walk
Explore beautiful sandstone formations in remote areas only accessible on this guided hike.
DEC 15 -- Cross Timbers Cowboy Christmas – Music & Poetry
DEC 29 -- Kid’s Wilderness Survival
A great program for your child’s outdoor safety and parents learn as much as the kids.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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GLEN ROSE -- Dinosaur Valley State Park
Location: The park is located four miles west of Glen Rose. Take U.S. Highway 67 to FM 205 for four miles to Park Road 59; then go one mile to the headquarters. Use the honor box located at headquarters to pay fees after office hours.
254-897-4588
Upcoming Events at Dinosaur Valley State Park
November 2018
NOV 17 -- Texas Outdoor Family | Dutch Oven Cooking | Ft Worth Area | (Open)
Join us for a fun filled weekend designed to help your family discover the joys of camping and Texas State Parks. All camping gear and equipment required for an overnight stay at the park is included with each reservation! Click for a list of activities offered and specific information for this workshop.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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TYLER, TX -- Tyler State Park
Location: Tyler State Park, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX 75706
903-597-5338
Upcoming Events at Tyler State Park:
November 2018
NOV 3 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Caution: You will be hooked!
NOV 3 -- Kids' Wilderness Survival
Create a survival guide with hidden messages!
NOV 3 -- Knotty-time for Kids
Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know.
NOV 10 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Let's Go Birding!
NOV 10 -- Birding 101: Introduction to Birding
Discover one of the fastest growing hobbies in the nation.
NOV 10 -- Lakeshore Hike
Autumn Edition
NOV 17 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Let's Go Birding!
NOV 17 -- Knotty-time for Kids
Learn some basic knots that every camper needs to know.
NOV 17 -- Winter Survival
Be prepared for winter weather.
NOV 23 -- 11th Annual "Walk Off the Bird" Bird Walk
Get away from the shopping madness with a serene visit to the woods.
NOV 23 -- Fall in the Savannah
NOV 23 -- Lakeshore Fall Foliage Photography Hike
Beautiful views on this 2 mile walk.
NOV 24 -- Lakeshore Fall Foliage Photography Hike
A morning woodland walk.
NOV 24 -- Survival Fire
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.
NOV 24 -- Ranger Campfire Story Time
Epic Caddo Legends
December 2018
DEC 1 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Caution: You will be hooked!
DEC 1 -- Navigation Revelation: Map and Compass
What do you do when your GPS batteries die?
DEC 1 -- Survival Fire
Learn to build the fire that can keep you alive.
DEC 1 -- Reading Ranger Campfire Stories
Christmas Edition!
DEC 7 -- Nature Wonderland Hike
DEC 7 -- A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
DEC 8 -- Nature Wonderland Hike
DEC 8 -- A Pineywoods Christmas Decorated Drive-Thru
Get outdoors, take a break from the holiday rush, and enjoy the season.
DEC 15 -- Tyler State Park Birding Tour
Let's Go Birding!
DEC 15 -- Birding 101: Introduction to Birding
Everybody’s a Birder!
DEC 15 -- Taking Care of Winter Birds
Help our feathered friends survive the cold.
January 2019
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike: Birding the Lakeshore
Start the New Year off right with a new walk and a new hobby.
Jan 1 -- First Day Hike: Hiking Through the Pines
Discover the health benefits of the forest.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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WILLS POINT, TX -- Lake Tawakoni State Park
Location: Lake Tawakoni State Park, 10822 FM 2475, Wills Point, TX 75169
Upcoming Events at Lake Tawakoni State Park:
December 2018
DEC 8 -- Twinkle Tour
Join us for our annual Twinkle Tour at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Enjoy all the festive Christmas lights and meet Santa at the amphitheater. Make note of your Christmas wishes and bring your camera!
January 2019
JAN 1 -- First Day Hike 2019
Join us for a guided 1.5-mile hike along our Spring Point Trail.
For Details about these and Other Events: click here
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Free TPWD Coloring and Activity Books to Download: https://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
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55. PERFORMANCES AT ARTISAN THEATER IN HURST
Artisan Center Theater holds quality, "in the round" performances that are family-friendly, entertaining, and affordable! The theater's full-length stage productions include musicals, comedies, and family dramas which are entertaining, as well as family-friendly. Past performances have included such classics as Godspell, Cheaper By the Dozen, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and The Sound of Music.
Their Interactive Children's Theater offers original, fun-for-all-ages productions featuring familiar characters and themes, but with fresh twists that keep it entertaining and exciting for parents as well as children. Each production is about 30-45 minutes long, and include lots of audience participation to hold the interest of even the youngest child in the family.
Location: 420 E. Pipeline Road in Hurst, Texas (in the Bellaire Shopping Center)
To Reserve Tickets: 817-284-1200
For More Information: Click Here
Artisan Children’s Theater Productions:
Cost: $7/Children 12 and younger; $10/Adults
Showtimes: Shows are Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 am; Fridays at 5pm.
NOV 17-DEC 22, 2018 -- Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas
Fancy Nancy is a young girl with a larger than life personality, who adores all things fancy...and what could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations, Christmas cookies with sprinkles - and who could forget the tree? After all, there is no such thing as too much tinsel. Ooh la la! This year, Nancy is especially excited. After selling some of her old gowns and accessories, Nancy has enough money to buy a brand-new sparkly tree topper. She can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
More Info & Tickets: click here
FEB 8, 2019 - MAR 9, 2019 -- Disney's Mary Poppins Jr.
Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.
More Info & Tickets: click here
FEB 22 -- ASL Interpreted
MAR 29-APR 27 -- Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr
Based on the ever-popular, award-winning 1970s cartoons, this fast-paced musical teaches lessons with clever, catchy tunes.
More Info & Tickets: click here
APR 12 -- ASL Interpreted
Artisan Main Stage Productions:
Showtimes:
Mon & Tues: 7:30 p.m.; Thurs/Fri: 7:30; Sat: 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Mon, Tues, Thurs: $20 Adults; $20/Students & Seniors (60+); $9/Ages 12 and under
Fri & Sat: $22.00/Adults; $20/Students & Seniors (60+); $11/Ages 12 and under.
NOV 16 - DEC 22, 2018 -- Meet Me in St. Louis
In the year leading up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love, even as they prepare for a reluctant move to New York.
For More Information: Click here
JAN 4, 2019 - FEB 10, 2019 -- Newsies (Broadway Musical)
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right!
For More Information: Click here
FEB 22-MAR 30 -- Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she's discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.
For More Information: Click Here
Artisan Second Stage Productions:
NOV 10 -- Special Event Performance: The Tumbleweed Roundup
Show Running Time: approx. 2 hours, 15 minutes (this includes a 15-minute intermission)
Created and Hosted by Dr. Bill Brooks, this Country-Western and Gospel Music Revue will feature a variety of unique performances from some of the areas best entertainers. Continuing Mr. Brook's distinguished career of growing new talent while embracing veteran performers, this special event promises a taste of fun, patriotism, gospel and of course, PURE COUNTRY!
For More Information: Click here
To Register for classes or for more information: 817-929-0852 or click here to email
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56. BREITLING YOUTH THEATER
Breitling Youth Theater is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing theater opportunities to children ages 2-19 in the North Texas area. Whether your child is attending one of our Acting Workshops, or particpating in one of our productions, they will have fun, learn, and create lasting friendships!
Location: The Plaza Theater, 521 W, State St, Garland, TX 75040
Discount: Breitling Youth Theater is offering $10 off their annual family registration fee of $20 to HEART of Texas members with a valid family ID card.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
Tickets:
Row 1-5: $12/seniors; $15/adults; $12/students
General: $8/seniors; $10/adults; $8/students
Children up to age 3 are admitted free.
Purchase Tickets: online or 972-205-2782
Homeschool Classes
MONDAYS @ 1:15-2:1pm - Alice in Wonderland
The prices below include costumes.
Monthly Tuition 60-minute classes
1st class $63/mo.
2nd class $53/mo.
3rd class $43/mo.
4th class $38/mo.
Monthly Tuition Beginning Theater (not offered every semester)
1st class $40/mo.
2nd class $35/mo.
3rd class $30/mo.
4th class $25/mo.
If you have 1 student taking 2 classes, the first class is at the 1st class rate and the 2nd class is at the 2nd class rate. If you have 2 students taking 1 class each, the first student is at the 1st class rate and the 2nd student is at the 2nd class rate.
Homeschool Class Information: click here
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57. CANTARE PERFORMANCE CHOIR IN SOUTHLAKE
Cantare is an auditioned choir available for exceptional 3rd-12th grade singers in the NE Tarrant County area. Previous experience is not necessary; however, an audition is required.
Any young person that loves to sing and is entering 3rd through 12th grade may audition. While prior musical training is not necessary, an audition is required.
Auditions
To request an audition: Click Here to send an email.
Auditions are by appointment only -- www.cantaretexas.com
Complete the online audition registration form.
An email will be sent to you confirming the audition time.
Location: The choir rehearses at the White's Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake, TX.
Rehearsals are on Thursdays at the times above, with additional rehearsals leading up to performances.
For More Information: Click Here
To request an audition: Click Here
Discount: Cantare Performance Choir is offering HEART of Texas members (with calid ID card) a $15 discount off annual tuition.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
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58. THEATER PERFORMANCES AT CASA MANANA CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE
For over 40 years, Casa Manana's Children's Playhouse has introduced children of all ages to the magic of live theatre. This tradition continues as Casa Manana's Children's Playhouse proudly presents:
Shows
NOV 23 - DEC 23 -- Twas the Night Before Christmas
Molly is having trouble finding her Christmas spirit. Determined to make it a Christmas to remember, Molly’s mother takes her on a magical treasure hunt through New York City from Radio City Music Hall to Macy’s, where they encounter dancing elves and even Santa Claus himself! Featuring a score of beloved Christmas songs, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas is a yuletide spectacular guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit!
FEB 1-17, 2019 -- The Emperor's Groovy New Clothes
A crazy quilt of mixed-up psychedelic fashion trends is the setting for this tongue-in-cheek retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, set to a fun and sprightly score. The country is ruled by a foppish fashionista of an Emperor who has bankrupted the treasury with his clothing expenditures. Frustrated by the Emperor’s slave-to-fashion mentality, ten-year-old Kid’s romantic dreams of being a hero make her determined to change everyone’s materialistic views. She travels to the palace to reveal the superficiality of the emperor, only to end up revealing much more of him than she predicted.
MAR 22-APR 7 -- Jason Bishop - The Illusionist
Each performance of Jason’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his stunning Double Levitation to the new Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog, Jason gives the audience a clear view of every detail. Intelligent lighting together with countless costume changes by his skillful assistant Kim, make this an extraordinary theatrical experience
APR 19-MAY 12 -- The Wizard of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road! This musical favorite tells the story of Dorothy and her dog Toto, who have been swept away by a tornado to the land of Oz. As they search for their way home, they meet a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion who help guide them on their way to find the magical Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved 1939 movie featuring your favorite tunes such as, “If I Only Had a Brain” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” The Wizard of Oz will have you humming and dancing whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or the tenth!
Children's Season Ticket Prices
Boxes, Sections 2 and 3: $109/each
Sections 1,4,5, and 9: $69/each
Order Season Tickets!
Order a 5-Show Season Ticket package to secure GREAT SEATS for these fantastic, family fun productions at Casa Manana Theatre.
For More Information: Call 817-332-2272 or click here
Location: 3101 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Box Office: 817-332-2272
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm; Saturday 12pm-5pm; Sunday and Monday Closed
Open one hour prior to every show
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59. THE COTTAGE THEATER – CENTER FOR HOME EDUCATION
Center for Home Education’s Cottage Theater Presents:
Upcoming Performances:
2018 Season:
TBA
Admission: $10 for adults, $8 for students. Small children who sit in laps are no charge. No baby carriers or strollers, etc.
Student Night Thursday: $5 student tickets
To purchase tickets: Call 817-281-2293; Sorry, no refunds
For More Details: click here
Discount: Center for Home Education is offering HEART of Texas members a 20% dicount off all show tickets for HEART of Texas members (with valid ID Card).
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
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60. DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
Location: Baker Theater
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman Street
Box Office: 214-740-0051
2018-2019 Season:
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
NOV 16-DEC 23 -- Magic Tree House's Holiday Musical: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens
Magic Tree House, the #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time, premieres this large-scale, holiday-themed spectacular in Dallas! Be among the first to see brother and sister duo, Jack and Annie, whisked back in time aboard their magical tree ride to the foggy streets of Victorian England. Their mission: to help the famous writer Charles Dickens overcome a terrible bout of writer's block. With a little help from three ghost friends, Jack and Annie learn how charity and kindness can change the course of history. No "Bah Humbug" here...this musical is a fantasy adventure filled with wonderful songs and dances of the season!
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: NOV 17 at 1:30 pm
Click here for Sensory Friendly Performance information
DEC 8-JAN 20, 2019-- The Snowy Day & Other Stories By Ezra Jack Keats
Oh, the magic of childhood! Follow Peter and his friends as they enjoy the excitement of a fresh snowfall, the delight of whistling for the first time, the awe in finding a special treasure, and the feelings of a first crush. Packed with humor and fun, this production combines wonderfully innovative shadow puppetry and live action to showcase Keats' beautiful appreciation for diversity. In fact, his characters ultimately became an inspiration for Sesame Street! An adaptation of Whistle for Willie, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy, and the groundbreaking Caldecott Winner The Snowy Day, this uplifting story collection encourages us to play and live life to the fullest each day.
Note: There will be no performances of THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES BY EZRA JACK KEATS between December 24, 2018 and January 3, 2019.
Sensory-Friendly Performance: JAN 5 at 1:30 pm
Click here for Sensory Friendly Performance information
DEC 28-JAN 1, 2019 -- Lone Star Circus Forever
In a fun and daring tribute to the birth of the modern circus, Dallas' own Lone Star Circus® brings its unique brand of spectacle back for the holidays in this all-new show! Jugglers, acrobats, clowns, and four-legged performers from around the world come together to create a parade of not-to-be-forgotten moments for the entire family. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...New Year's just wouldn't be the same without their death-defying feats, surprising stage genius, and showstopping special effects. Reserve your seats now to create memories that will last...forever!
JAN 25-FEB 24, 2019 -- Ella Enchanted: The Musical
Ella of Frell is turning the traditional Cinderella story upside down! At birth, she was given the "gift" of obedience which forces her to do anything people command: whether that's hopping on one foot all day or telling her best friend to just go away! As a teenager, strong-willed Ella chooses to reject this lifestyle as her fate and embarks on a quest to break the curse forever. Along the way, feisty Ella must outwit her evil stepsisters, escape hungry ogres, and save the prince before she can claim her real voice. In this fun and spirited musical extravaganza that stays true to the Newbery Honor book, children will discover the power of words while laughing, singing, and dancing out loud.
Recommended for ages 6 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: FEB 16 at 1:30 pm
Click here for Sensory Friendly Performance information
MAR 22-APR 7, 2019 -- Tuck Everlasting
What if you could live forever? What if you were asked to keep a shocking secret? Young Winnie Foster suddenly finds herself faced with these dilemmas when she ventures from her routine one single summer morning. What she encounters at the foot of a magnificent tree in the woods on her family's land brings her face to face with monumental life choices. A romance, a new family, perhaps eternal life? What follows is a whirlwind of events and a life-affirming adventure that The New York Times called "fearsome and beautifully written." Considered one of the classics of modern children's literature, this poetic story comes intensely to life on the DCT stage.
Recommended for ages 10 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: MAR 23 at 1:30 pm
Click here for Sensory Friendly Performance information
MAY 3 - MAY 25, 2019 -- The Island of the Skog
Ticket Sales Open SEPT 4
The best laid plans of mice and well, Skog, are upended in this lively musical adventure that navigates land and sea. When Jenny and her mice friends grow weary of ravenous cats, noisy humans, and peril on the streets, they decide a new island paradise is the order of the day. Led by the surly Captain Bouncer, the Rough-riding Rowdies think they've hit the jackpot until they discover that a "giant" already has dibs on their newfound home. The Rowdies and Skog each devise a survival of the fittest plan that, in the end, only points out the flaws that come with assuming the worst and refusing to compromise. A delightfully charming and gentle story that brings to life the author's beloved illustrations and characters.
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: MAY 4 at 1:30 pm
Click here for Sensory Friendly Performance information
JUNE 14-JULY 7, 2019 -- Diary of a Worm, a Spider, & a Fly
The coolest ever rock-n-roll romp through a bug's world commands center stage in this hip-hoppin' musical that promotes eco-consciousness, earth science, and tolerance of others. The popular characters from the bestselling books are not so unusual: Worm eats his homework and has no legs. Fly has 327 siblings and wants to be a superhero. And Spider can't wait to grow up and molt. When Fly's Aunt Rita needs help getting out of a tight spot, the squad must combine their talents and work as a team on the rescue mission of a lifetime. While there's no pop quiz, you might just learn that a bug's life isn't that different from your own.
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Sensory-Friendly Performance: JUNE 22 at 1:30 pm
Click here for Sensory Friendly Performance information
Sensory-Friendly Performances
General production adaptations include leaving the house lights up a few levels higher than for a standard performance and reducing the sound level. We also offer a "Quiet Room" for children who need a break.
There will be some fun and engaging activities presented before the play, so plan to come as early as one hour before the show.
Sensory Friendly Performance Tickets: $5 per person (regular tickets range from $13 -$28)
To Purchase Tickets: 214-740-0051
Sensory-Friendly Resources for Visiting the Dallas Children's Theater:
Click Here for a Pictorial Guide
Click Here for Parent Tip Sheet
Box Office Hours
9am to 5 p.m., Monday–Friday
On performances days: Friday evenings until 30 minutes past curtain.
Saturdays 11:00am until 30 minutes past last curtain.
Sundays 11:00am until 30 minutes past last curtain.
214-740-0051
Ticket Sales are subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges on single tickets.
Reservations are recommended and require prepayment with either
Cash, Check, Mastercard,Visa, or Amex.
Coupons and discount offers must be arranged in advance with the box office and may be suspended at any time.
Ticket Prices: Range from $13 - $28
For Ticket Information: Click Here
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61. DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS
Location: The Music Hall at Fair Park
909 1st Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
HEART of Texas is proud to partner with Dallas Summer Musicals!
Your family or homeschool group (group of 10 or more) can get discount rates to great family-friendly performances for the upcoming season.
Be sure to mention HEART of Texas when you order.
Check out the Group Discount Form on our Downloads page for details
Special Discounts for Groups with 10 or More: Click Here for pricing and show times
(Then scroll to the bottom of the page to see the Performance Schedule and Pricing)
2018-2019 Dallas Summer Musicals Performances
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
NOV 3 -- An Evening with the Best of Broadway
An Evening with the Best of Broadway celebrates Dallas Summer Musicals and the magic of musical theatre! Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment with a spectacular lineup of stars of both stage and screen. Proceeds from the 2018 DSM Gala! support the non-profit Dallas Summer Musicals and its education and community programs. DSM brings the magic of musical theatre to so many through programs such as DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards, Seats for Vets, Seats for Kids, Kid’s Club, Hear Us Now!™, and the DSM Community Performance. This is a wonderful opportunity to indulge in everything patrons love about Broadway and the DSM experience at the historic Music Hall at Fair Park.
NOV 27-DEC 2 -- Elf (Broadway Musical)
ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
DEC 19-JAN 6, 2019 -- The Phantom of the Opera
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will come to Dallas as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.
FEB19-MAR 3, 2019 -- Anastasia
From the Tony Award®-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family.
APR 2-MAY 5, 2019 -- Hamilton
If you are an educator, you can learn more about your students’ eligibility to participate in the Hamilton Education Program available for Title I students click here.
MAY 14-26, 2019 -- Miss Saigon
Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42, and a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “The Heat is On in Saigon,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget.
JUNE 6-23, 2019 -- Aladdin
Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” ALADDIN on Broadway features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer).
JUL 17-28, 2019 -- Hello Dolly (Betty Buckley)
Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in HELLO, DOLLY! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this HELLO, DOLLY! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow, indeed!”
AUG 7-18, 2019 -- Fiddler on the Roof
Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.
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62. DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCES
2018 Youth Concerts (Grades 3-6)
NOV 14 & 15 -- Beethoven & Bernstein
$6.50/person
The DSO celebrates the 100th birthday of the American musical genius, Leonard Bernstein, by pairing his music with that of the composer he loved the most: Beethoven. From Beethoven’s 5th Symphony to Bernstein’s West Side Story, this concert takes a fascinating look at how one master inspired another.
Tickets: Click Here OR 214.871.4054 OR send an email
Final headcount and payment are due three weeks before the concert.
JAN 23 & 24 -- I Am A Musician
Get to know the musicians of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra up close and personal! Musicians will talk about what it means to be a musician, how their instrument fits into the fabric of the orchestra, and play some of their favorite pieces. This concert will also feature some extremely talented students from the DSO’s Young Strings program as they play with the full orchestra.
Tickets: Click Here OR 214.871.4054 OR send an email
Final headcount and payment are due three weeks before the concert.
MAY 1 & 2 -- Carnegie Hall's The Orchestra Swings
“Swing” is many things. It’s a distinctive rhythmic feel, a musical era, a style of dance, and that elusive but unmistakable feeling that results when musicians are deeply tuned into each other. Though swing is characteristically associated with jazz, an orchestra can also swing. Through hands-on activities, and a culminating interactive performance with the DSO, students will explore the elements that contribute to that magical moment when the orchestra starts to swing.
Tickets: Click Here OR 214.871.4054 OR send an email
Final headcount and payment are due three weeks before the concert.
Family Concerts
Share lasting musical memories at the Dallas Symphony's entertaining Family Concert Series. Each about an hour long and filled with fun and familiar music, these programs entice children and adults alike. Come early for arts and crafts, an instrument petting zoo and other special activities in the Meyerson lobby.
NOV 10 -- The Bernstein Beat
11am
Jamie Bernstein, daughter of Leonard Bernstein, hosts a one-hour family concert about her father's music modeled after his own groundbreaking Young People's Concerts.
Tickets on Sale AUG 2
DEC 1 -- A John Williams Family Christmas
11am
John Williams and friends fill your holiday with festive selections from the Harry Potter and Home Alone movies in this special one-hour concert for the whole family.
Tickets: click here
JUNE 1 -- Firebird & Other Feathered Friends
11am
A one hour concert that will make spirits soar: Stravinsky's thrilling Firebird, as well as Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, an orhestral telling of the Dr. Seuss favorite Gertrude McFuzz and more.
Tickets on Sale NOV 14
Concert Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201
(intersection of Pearl & Flora Street in the heart of the Downtown Dallas Arts District)
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63. FORT WORTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERTS
Orchestra Performances:
NOV 3 -- The Music of Harry Potter (Family Concert)
11am
This wildly popular program is coming back to bring you music from the Harry Potter film franchise.
Tickets: click here
NOV 23, 24, 25 -- Home for the Holidays
7:30 (Nov 23, 24)
2pm (Nov 25)
Once again, Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra help you to usher in the holiday season! Experience seasonal favorites performed by the orchestra and combined choirs featuring some of the best young singers Fort Worth has to offer. It’s a family tradition in true FWSO style - where the audience gets to sing-along, Santa spreads cheer, and the chance of snow flurries is 100%!
Tickets: click here
DEC 3 -- Handel's Messiah
7:30pm
The joy of the season comes to life in Handel’s majestic Messiah. Let the thrilling choruses, soaring solos, and triumphant orchestration be a joyful and powerful beginning to your holiday celebrations.
Tickets: Click Here
JAN 11, 12, 13 -- Also Sprach Zarathustra
7:30 (Jan 11, 12)
2pm (Jan 13)
The opening call of the trumpets in perfect intervals and the pounding of the timpani are instantly recognizable as Strauss’ epic tone poem Also sprach Zarathustra. Experience this majestic work with Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Plus, composer Jimmy López returns to Fort Worth for a performance of his Symphony No. 1: The Travails of Persiles and Sigismunda.
Tickets: Click Here
JAN 18, 19, 20 -- Ragtime, Blues, & All That Jazz
7:30 (Jan 18, 19)
2pm (Jan 20)
In this “tour de force” concert, Byron Stripling showcases ragtime masters Scott Joplin and Jelly Roll Morton plus blues legends B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Byron returns to Fort Worth for a weekend of entertaining and humorous vignettes about the music and its creators, plus an unforgettable toe-tapping jam session finale that will bring the house down.
Tickets: Click Here
FEB 1, 2, 3 -- Brahms & Bruch
7:30 (Feb 1, 2)
2pm (Feb 3)
Andrew Grams last conducted the FWSO in March 2017 to rave reviews. He returns to Fort Worth to conduct Brahms’ idyllic Second Symphony and Schumann’s Overture to Hermann und Dorothea. Plus, Simone Porter returns to the FWSO for a performance of Bruch’s rich and seductive Violin Concerto No. 1.
Tickets: Click Here
FEB 2 -- Jurassic Parts (Family Concert)
11am
A new concert that tells the story of when instruments ruled the world.
Tickets: click here
MAR 8, 9, 10 -- Mariachi Los Camperos - Viva Mexico, Viva America!
7:30 (Mar 8, 9)
2pm (Mar 10)
For more than 50 years, the GRAMMY Award-winning ensemble has celebrated the rich vocal tradition of Mexico with a lively program featuring the country’s most beloved songs. Explore the works of Mexico’s many internationally renowned songwriters, highlighting the exquisite voices within Mariachi Los Camperos in this exciting concert. Viva Mexico! Viva America!
Tickets: Click Here
2018 Young Person's Concerts (2019 TBA)
Designed to engage the interest of children of all ages, these concerts are open to school groups, home school groups and individuals.
You must have a reservation. No walk-ins.
Young Person's Concerts -- Visions of America
JAN 24 @10:30am & 12:30pm
JAN 25 @10:30am & 12:30pm
Discover how composers like Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, and John Williams interpret the American landscape and people through music with the Fort Worth Symphony and Kids Who Care. This program also features images from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Young Persons’ Concerts last approximately 45 minutes and are appropriate for children ages 7 through 13.
Online Tickets for Groups of 20 or less:
JAN 24 at 12:30 PM
JAN 25 at 10:30 AM
JAN 25 at 12:30 PM
Online Tickets for Groups of more than 20: Online Reservation Form
Kinderconcert --Aesop's Fables
FEB 15 @10:30am & 12:30pm
FEB 16 @10:30am & 12:30pm
Learn about the important lessons fables can teach us with the Fort Worth Symphony and Kids Who Care. We’ll use music to tell three of Aesop’s classic tales – The Lion and the Mouse, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and The Tortoise and the Hare – in a bilingual work written for these concerts by local composer, Till MacIvor Meyn. Kinderconcerts last approximately 35 minutes and are appropriate for children ages 3 through 6.
Online Tickets for Groups of 20 or less:
FEB 15 at 10:30am
FEB 15 at 12:30pm
FEB 16 at 10:30am
FEB 16 at 12:30pm
Groups of more than 20: Online Reservation Form
For Questions: Click Here to send an email message or call 817-665-6500.
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64. GENESIS CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Discount: Genesis Theatre is offering HEART of Texas Members (with valid membership card) 10% off production tuition (to be used one time a year).
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
Location: 3100 Independence Parkway Suite
324b Plano, TX 75075
Box Office: 972-599-3505
Online Ticketing: click here
Upcoming Shows at Genesis Theatre --
TBA
Children's Theater Classes at Genesis Theatre
TBA
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65. GREATER DALLAS YOUTH ORCHESTRA
2018-2019 Concert Schedule --
NOV 11 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta Concert
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
NOV 11 -- GDYO Jazz Orchestra with TI Jazz Band
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
Tickets: Click here
NOV 11 -- Wind Symphony & Philharmonic Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
NOV 18 -- Flute Choir Concert
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
4th floor performance space. Free! No Ticket Required.
DEC 12 -- GDYO Holiday Magic Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
FEB 3 -- Flute Choir Concert
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200, Frisco, TX 75034
Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center.
Free! No tickets required!
FEB 10 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta Concert
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
FEB 10 -- GDYO Jazz Concert
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
FEB 10 -- Philharmonic & Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
MAR 10 -- GDYO Young Virtuosi Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
APR 27 -- GDYO Chamber Ensemble Competition
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Frisco Discovery Center, 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200, Frisco, TX 75034
Black Box Theater in the Frisco Discovery Center.
This concert/competition is free and open to the public.
Winners will be announced at the end of the concert and a reception will follow.
MAY 11 -- YPO, DSE, Sinfonietta and Philharmonic Concert
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
MAY 12 -- Flute Choir, GDYO Jazz and Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
MAY 19 -- GDYO Season Finale Concert
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: Click here
Auditioning for GDYO
If you would like to be added to the audition email list, please click here.
If you have not done so already, you can look over the Audition FAQs, Audition Requirements, etc.
If you have any questions, please email us
If you auditioned this spring (for the 2015-2016 season), results will be mailed May 17, 2015.
Under NO circumstances will results be given over the phone
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66. PARK CITIES STUDIOS/THE DALLAS CONSERVATORY
Park Cities Studios offers world-class instruction for ages 18 months and older, in dance, singing, and acting.
Discount: Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID) 10% off their class tuition.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
Location: 7979 Inwood Rd, Suite 201, Dallas, TX 75209
Phone: 214-357-8888
For More Information: Click Here
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67. PLANO CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
Location: Plano Productions: Plano Children’s Theater, 1301 Custer Road, Plano, TX 75075
Courtyard Theater: 1509 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074
N. Texas Performing Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216 (Chapel Hill entrance, 2nd floor), Plano
McKinney Productions: Heard Craig Hall, 306 North Church Street, McKinney, 75069
McKinney (MPAC): McKinney Performing Arts Center 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX
Frisco Productions: Expedition Frisco (9073 Berkshire Drive, Frisco 75033)
NOTE: Some productions may not be appropriate for children. Each family is encouraged to exercise discretion when considering to allow your children/family to view these productions.
Now Showing at Plano Children's Theater
November Performances
NOV 1- 4 -- Pinocchio (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
From the moment Pinocchio wrecks Mastroni’s puppet show until he becomes a real boy for rescuing his father from the great fish, the excitement never abates in this charming adaptation. The Blue Fairy and her three wood elves introduce the story, set the scenes and work the magic as Pinocchio travels his road of misadventures. Pinocchio’s ’growing’ nose, Pleasure Isle, the Great Fish are all handled with fascinating simplicity.
NOV 2-10 -- Into the Woods (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
recommended age 10+ due to mature content)
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching
NOV 2-10 -- The Phantom Tollbooth, Jr. (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
The exceptional tale of Milo, Tock and a certain magic tollbooth is brought splendidly to life on stage in The Phantom Tollbooth JR. Adapted from Norton Juster’s beloved, award-winning children’s book, this inventive musical features a melodious score by Arnold Black and witty lyrics full of wordplay by Pulitzer Prize and three-time-Tony-winner, Sheldon Harnick.
NOV 15 -18 -- The Sound of Music (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry. Upon returning from their honeymoon they discover that Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain’s immediate service in their navy. The family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre. The motion picture version remains the most popular movie musical of all time.
NOV 15-18 -- Seussification of Romeo (Fairview Youth Theatre)
A whimsical reinvention of Shakespeare’s tragic love story, complete with rhymed couplets, creative wordplay, and fantastical machines — similar to something Dr. Seuss might have come up with if he ever had his way with the script…
NOV 29 - DEC 2 -- A Charlie Brown Christmas (North Texas Peforming Arts - Plano)
The classic animated television special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas.
NOV 30-DEC 8 -- The Gift of the Magi (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
This heartwarming romantic comedy, narrated by a group of Christmas carolers, tells the story of Della and Jim, who are desperately in love with each other but also very poor. In their attempts to buy each other proper Christmas gifts, a strange twist of fate leads the couple to find the perfect gifts for one another, but at an unexpected cost. Though they may not have the perfect Christmas, the couple learns about the importance of the gift of love in this beautiful adaptation of the story by O. Henry.
NOV 30 - DEC 9 -- Elf, Jr (Frisco Discovery Center)
Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.
December Performances
DEC 7-16 -- Scrooge! The Musical (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
Ebeneezer Scrooge has spent all his life accruing gold and allowing all his loved ones to slip through his hands. On Christmas Eve 1843, Scrooge is given the gift of one more chance to redeem himself for mankind and for his soul. The musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol reminds us to love one another and to hold each other close!
January Performances
JAN 11-20 -- Oliver (Frisco Discovery Center)
Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
JAN 17-20 -- Pride & Prejudice (North Texas Performing Arts - Plano)
Jane Austen’s timeless tale of romantic love touched by pride and prejudice is brought to the stage in this adaptation conceived especially for schools and small theatres. All the components of the novel remain: romance, love, rivalry, friendship and the many foibles and delights of family. While the clash between the lively Elizabeth and the arrogant Darcy remains at the heart of the play, love in all its many facets dominate all of the characters’ lives. The play remains faithful to the marital rites and manners of Regency England as courtships are explored, broken, reunited and ignited.
To Learn More: www.planochildrenstheatre.com
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68. SHINE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
Shine is a family-friendly, faith-based performing arts studio for kids and teenagers to hone their skills in singing, acting, and dancing.
Discount: Shine is waiving their $25 class registration fee for HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID).
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
Location: 3616 Churchill Lane, Plano, TX 75075
Phone: 214-218-4779
For More Information: Click Here
2018 Performances:
Schedule unavailable
Discount: Shine is waiving their $25 class registration fee for HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID).
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
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69. TEXAS BALLET THEATER PERFORMANCES
The Texas Ballet Theater is once again partnering with HEART of Texas to offer our newsletter readers (that's you!) and other homeschoolers special ticket pricing during select performances. The dates and times of these select performances are listed below. You can purchase tickets as a group or as a family -- all homeschoolers can enjoy these great discounts. You do not have to be a member of HEART of Texas or any other home school support group, but you must mention HEART of Texas when you call.
Performances:
TBD
HEART of Texas Discount Tickets TBA for selected performances.
You must mention HEART of Texas Home School Discount Program to get the discount.
Any homeschooler may take advantage of this program
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first served basis, so please reserve your tickets as soon as possible to ensure the best section seating available during our select performances. All tickets, even group tickets, must be paid for up front. Please be aware that all sales are final.
Please Note: Some performances may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please use your own judgment when considering allowing your children/family to view these productions.
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70. TEXAS BALLET THEATER DANCE SCHOOL -- DANCE CLASSES -- FORT WORTH
Discount: The Texas Ballet Theater School is offering our readers a $50 discount on registration if you mention HEART of Texas.
To learn More About This Partner: Click Here
To learn about becoming a HEART of Texas member: Click Here
They currently offer classes during the day for 3 & 4 year olds, but if you have a group of at least 6 students who are close in age/ballet experience, they will try to put together a class for your students!
For more information: Click here to email Ashley Friedman or 877-828-9200, ext 108
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72. AMON CARTER EXHIBITS
The Carter houses one of the nation’s preeminent collections of American art, from works by the early nineteenth-century artist-explorers through those of the mid-twentieth-century modernists and up to the work of contemporary photographers. The museum also holds one of the most comprehensive collections of work by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell.
Museum Exhibits/Programs:
THROUGH JAN 27, 2019 -- Hedda Sterne: Printed Variations
From luscious leafy tendrils to stark horizon lines, this exhibition of prints by Hedda Sterne (1910–2011) celebrates the artist’s exquisite variety of formal interests. Although most often associated with a group of artists called the “Irascibles”—avant-garde forerunners of Abstract Expressionism—Sterne defied stylistic categorization. Her aesthetic experimentations fluctuated between organic and geometric, figural and abstract, and painterly and graphic. All share, however, a passionate attention to detail and form.
OCT 6, 2018 - MAY 26, 2019 -- From Remington to O'Keeffe
Since its opening in January 1961, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art has acquired one of the world’s finest collections of American paintings, photographs, sculpture, and works on paper. Key selections from the collection—from epic landscape and western paintings, elegant still lifes, and singular representations of war and exploration, to unparalleled modernist sculptures and abstractions—are featured in an exciting presentation that reveals the singularity of the Amon Carter collection.
Guided Tours for Students: Click Here
Museum Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: Noon – 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Admission: Admission to permanent collection is FREE.
Tickets for special exhibitions can be purchased at the information desk.
All galleries in the Amon Carter Museum offer barrier-free access.
Location: Amon Carter Art Museum
3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-738-1933
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73. DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
Location: Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood, Dallas, Texas 75201
Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Late night Fridays (3rd Friday of the month, excluding December) museum open until Midnight.
General Admission: General admission is FREE every day
Special Exhibit Admission: $8/person; Ages 11 and under: FREE
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS:
THROUGH JAN 6, 2019 -- Cult of the Machine: Precisionism and American Art
Chilton II Gallery
$16 ticket (discounts for seniors, students, military); Children 11 and under are free
Cult of the Machine examines American culture from the 1910s to the Second World War and reveals how the American love affair with new technology and mechanization shaped architecture, design, and the visual culture of the United States. This tour-de-force presentation includes key paintings by American Precisionists such as Charles Sheeler, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Charles Demuth, and iconic works by the masters of straight photography such as Paul Strand, Berenice Abbott, and Edward Steichen. Their creations were highly structured, geometric compositions with smooth surfaces and lucid forms that sought to mimic a streamlined, “machined” aesthetic, with themes ranging from the urban and industrial to the pastoral. Reconciling realist imagery with abstracted forms, Precisionism married the influence of avant-garde European art styles such as Purism, Cubism, and Futurism with American subject matter.
THROUGH DEC 9, 2018 -- Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit
Focus II Gallery
Journey of the Human Spirit, by Hopi artists Michael Kabotie and Delbridge Honanie, narrates the history of the Hopi people, from the mythic emergence, through the arrival of Europeans, to the rebirth of Hopi traditions in the information age.
Tickets: $5
THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2018 -- Asian Textiles: Art & Trade Along the Silk Road
Level 3
Drawn from the DMA’s collection, this exhibition showcases fine examples of garments and ornamental hangings. The works on view come from India, Central Asia, China, and Japan, with some objects featuring colored ink paintings on textile backgrounds. The garments range from a Japanese fireman’s coat to an Indian sari and a Chinese dragon robe. Asian Textiles highlights the passage of luxury goods along the Silk Road between eastern Asia, India, and places like Uzbekistan. This historical trade route led to an interchange of arts and crafts from the Mediterranean to India and the Far East.
Admission is FREE
THROUGH FEB 3, 2019 -- An Enduring Legacy: The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Collection of Impressionist and Modern Art
Barrel Vault
An Enduring Legacy: The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Collection of Impressionist and Modern Art is dedicated to the single largest benefactors in the Museum’s history, the late Margaret and Eugene McDermott, visionary patrons of the arts, education, and healthcare in Dallas. On view beginning June 14, An Enduring Legacy will present their magnificent final bequest of 32 19th- and early 20th-century artworks to The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund to benefit the DMA. Among the masterworks featured in the exhibition are paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Edvard Munch, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Henry Moore, among many others.
Focus Installation
Admission is FREE.
THROUGH APRIL 26, 2020 -- The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery
Focus Gallery
The Keir Collection of Islamic Art Gallery is the largest public presentation in the history of one of the world's most important private collections of Islamic Art.
FREE First Tuesdays of each month (Sept - May)
First Tuesday programming is specifically designed for children ages five and under, but all ages are welcome. Enjoy thematic art-making activities, story times, performances, and gallery activities.
Time: 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Center for Creative Connections (C3)
For More Information: click here
Themes:
SEPT 4 -- Pirate Party
HOMESCHOOL CLASS
Fourth Thursday of every month, with some exceptions.
Time: 11am-1pm
Details: The Dallas Museum of Art’s homeschool classes offer an interactive Museum experience for families with children ages 6 and above. Parents and children learn about works of art together in the galleries, participate in hands-on activities as a family, and create a work of art together in the Art Studio. During the program, parents learn techniques and skills for creating their own educational experiences in the gallery.
Cost: $8/child (ages 6 -12). Adults do not require a ticket.
To Register/To Purchase Tickets: Click Here Follow the instructions to add the number of tickets you need for the class (one ticket per child). Participating adults do not require a ticket. If you have any difficulties with the new system, call 214-922-1270 or 214-922-1822. Class size is limited to 20 students. When classes are filled, call 214-922-1818 or click here to send an e-mail to be placed on a waiting list.
Themes:
DEC 14-- Teen Homeschool Workshop: Assembly Line
$8/person
Location: Tech Lab
Collage is timeless. From medieval calligraphers to Picasso and Braque, artists have used this multimedia technique to push the limits of their creativity and create something new. In this workshop, investigate artists who broke the mold, and create your own artistic laboratory with an altered book.
Recommended for ages 13–19. All materials provided.
Tickets: Click Here
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74. KIMBELL ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The Kimbell Art Museum’s holdings include artworks ranging in period from antiquity to the 20th century. The collection includes masterpieces by Fra Angelico, Caravaggio, El Greco, Cezanne, Matisse, and Picasso, as well as antiquities, Asian, African, and pre-Columbian art.
Location: Kimball Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107-2792
Phone: 817-332-8451 Metro: 817-654-1034 Fax: 817-877-1264
Museum Hours: Mondays – Closed
Tuesdays–Thursdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fridays, noon–8 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sundays, noon–5 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day
Admission: Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always free. There is a charge for special exhibitions.
Half-Off Admission: Tuesdays from 10am to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. (Not applicable for Member audio tours).
Group Sales: Discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more are available with a reservation for a specific date and time, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For reservations, call 817-332-8451, ext. 229. Reservations for groups should be made at least two weeks in advance.
CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITS
MARCH 4, 2018 - AUG 19, 2018 -- From the Lands of Asia: The Sam & Myrna Myers Collection
Renzo Piano Pavilion
When Americans Samuel and Myrna Myers visited Paris in the mid-1960s, they became so enamored with the city that they decided to make their home there. This was where they built an extraordinary collection that until now has never been exhibited publicly. Over the course of more than 40 years, the Myers assembled some 5,000 works of art that, together, offer a very personal vision of the world of Asian art. This exhibition will present over 400 objects selected from this remarkable collection, with works representing key periods in the history of the art of China, Japan, Tibet, Mongolia, Korea and Vietnam.
OCT 7, 2018 - JAN 6, 2019 -- Balenciaga in Black
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) is often called “the couturier’s couturier”—the fashion designer revered by all other fashion designers. From his first runway collection, in 1937, through the closure of his Paris salon, in 1968, Balenciaga’s clients were among the most influential trendsetters of the day. The carefully selected costumes and accessories, all made by hand in the haute-couture ateliers of this fashion genius, share one major feature: they are all black. For Balenciaga, black was vibrant, capable of exhibiting a dazzling interplay of light through luxurious fabrics and materials. This exhibition reveals the masterful shapes created by the artist with apparently simple cuts and impeccably composed adornments of lace, embroidery, silk, fringes, beads, and sequins. These expertly executed, timeless silhouettes continue to inspire modern fashion.
OCT 7, 2018 - JAN 6, 2019 -- Goya in Black & White
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes is among the best-known figures in the history of Spanish art and renowned as one of the greatest painters of all time. He is also revered as one of history’s greatest draftsmen and printmakers. This exhibition will showcase more than seventy-five of his paramount works on paper from the unparalleled collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Goya in Black and White will explore the evolution of the artist’s graphic work in all media. The importance of black and white will be shown throughout the exhibition—not only literally, in black ink on white paper, but also figuratively, as in the oppositions of night and day, the balance between menacing shadow and hopeful light, that pervade the artist’s imagination. In the Kimbell’s exhibition, Goya’s principal series and best-known compositions, including the Caprichos series, The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters, Disasters of War, Disparates, and Tauromaquia, will be represented in detail, some works in multiple impressions, to show the creative evolution of the artistic process of a genius.
FEB 10, 2019 - APR 28, 2019 -- The Lure of Dresden: Bellotto at the Court of Saxony
JUNE 16, 2019 - SEPT 15, 2019 -- Monet: The Late Years
FAMILY FESTIVALS
View current exhibitions & preview upcoming exhibitions.
Network with other educators and participating institution staff
Enjoy light refreshments.
Learn about programs for educators and students.
Receive free resources for your classroom.
Explore ideas for using primary sources.
For More Information: Click here to email
Upcoming Family Festivals:
NOV 4 -- Folktales & Fashion
NOV 11 -- Print Jam
Noon - 5pm
This free and fun-for-all-ages event will celebrate ancient traditions and precious objects from across Asia with music and dance performances, craft demonstrations and art-making activities, gallery explorations, and more. Participants will also enjoy free admission to the special exhibition From the Lands of Asia: The Sam and Myrna Myers Collection.
KIMBELL KIDS DROP IN STUDIO
Time: 1pm-1:45pm
This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio art project.
Registration: No advance registration for this drop-in program; space is limited to 20 children, plus adults.
Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion, beginning one hour before the program.
For More Information: Contact Here or call: 817.332.8452
Upcoming Themes
NOV 17 -- ARTventures: Bookmaking
DEC 8 -- ARTventures: Bookmaking
DEC 15 -- ARTventures: Bookmaking
JAN 5-- Collaborative Constructions
PICTURES & PAGES
Time: Select Tuesdays, 10:00-11:45am
Museum learning begins early with this special program for preschoolers (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Popular children’s books inspire group conversations and simple art activities.
Free Program, but Registration is required: 817-332-8451, ext. 351, or click to email
Space is limited. Maximum two children per adult. Please note that space in each session is very limited; all participants will recieve confirmations or be notified if placed on the waiting list.
Piano Pavillion Education Studios
Themes:
NOV 6 - The Great Paper Caper, by Oliver Jeffers
DEC 4 -- A Hat for Mrs. Goldman, A Story About Knitting & Love by Michelle Edwards
JAN 8 -- They Say Blue, by Jillian Tamaki
FEB 5 -- A House That Once Was, by Julie Fogliano
Children's Workshops
Time: 10am-Noon on select Saturdays
Connect with artworks, new friends, and creative activities during Saturday workshops for children (ages 6–14) and their adult partners. Limit three children per adult;
No charge for parents. Individual session fees are $15; series of 3 sessions for $37.
To Register: 817-332-8451, ext. 351.
Upcoming Themes:
DEC 1 -- Shapes & Silhouettes: Monotype Prints
Family Educator Morning
Time: Selected Dates, 10:15am-12:30pm
During this popular homeschool series, families will enjoy arts-based learning experiences designed for different age groups, staff-led discussions about teaching strategies for parents, and a group reflection period at the end of each program. Maximum capacity for each student group is approximately ten participants.
Families may register children for three different age groups (5-8, 9-12, 13-17); space is limited.
Cost: $10/Single session for one non-member child or additional adult: $10
One accompanying adult is admitted free; additional adults will be charged.
No unregistered siblings may attend; please refer to Kimbell Kids Drop-in Studio (ages 12 and younger) as a free option that includes younger children.
For questions or more information: 817-332-8451, ext. 351. or click to email
Upcoming Programs:
TBA
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75. PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE IN DALLAS
Location: 2201 N. Field Street in Dallas, 75201 (located at the corner of Woodall Rodgers and Field Street
Phone: 214-428-5555
Museum Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm
(Moody Family Children's Museum (Lower Level) Mon: Noon-5pm, Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm)
Sunday: noon-5pm
First Thursday Late Night: 5-9pm
Extended hours first Thursday of each month. Also enjoy a late-night film and special interactive programming!
Last exhibits entry at 3:30pm regular hours, or an hour and a half before closing for extended hours.
School Group/Field Trip Traffic Calendar:
Monday-Friday: 9am-2:30pm, September-June 5
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-2:30pm, limited groups June-August 28
Museum Information:
The Museum of Nature & Science consists of several buildings all located in Fair Park, Dallas. The Nature Building is located at 3535 Grand Avenue, the Science Building is located at 1318 South Second Avenue and the Planetarium Building is located at 1620 First Avenue.
Traveling Exhibits
CURRENT -- Ultimate Dinosaurs
See dinosaurs come to life! In Ultimate Dinosaurs, you’ll get access to rarely seen specimens from the other side of the world — from the tiny Eoraptor to T. rex’s bigger, badder cousin, Giganotosaurus. Be transported to prehistoric times through cutting-edge technology, where you can explore the breathtaking characteristics of these exotic species through hands-on activities. Time machine not required.
HOME SCHOOL PROGRAMS
NOV 12 -- Homeschool Family Science Day Events: Zoology Lab
10am-11am
$16/youth; $11/adult
For More Information: Click Here
Insects, mammals, and reptiles . . . oh my! This lab-based, hands-on program is all about animals. You will observe taxidermy specimens, skulls, pelts, and other natural items to discover new and interesting facts about herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores. Your ticket to Homeschool Family Science Day also includes general admission to the Museum for the whole day!
Children must be accompanied by an adult over 21 that must remain with child/children at all times.
JUNIOR MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM
Sept 27, 2018 - June 6, 2019
Location: Classes take place in the Museum's Learning Labs, and participants and their parents will meet at different parks in the North Texas area to explore Texas terrain, vegetation, and wildlife firsthand.
Times: Early session will meet from 3-4:30pm
Late session will meet from 6-7:30pm
For Ages: 4th - 6th Grade
Cost: $180/person
Location: Perot Museum Learning Labs, plus 4 field trips to natural parks
Do your kids get excited about catching bugs, collecting rocks or tracking wildlife? The Junior Master Naturalist program offers a whole new way to explore and protect the natural wonders of Texas. Led by Perot Museum education staff and North Texas Master Naturalist volunteers, this program combines engaging classroom training with inspiring field-based discovery to help kids develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of Texas ecosystems. Through exciting hands-on explorations and outdoor adventures, your child will gain the skills and knowledge to become good stewards of the environment. Classes take place during First Thursday Late Nights at the Museum — and on Saturdays, participants and their parents meet at different parks in the North Texas area to explore Texas terrain, vegetation and wildlife firsthand. Once they’ve completed the program, your kids will even have the opportunity to help train future Junior Master Naturalists by becoming volunteers themselves!
**Please note that at least one guardian must provide transportation and accompany his or her children during each field trip.
For Details: Click Here
PERMANENT EXHIBITS AT PEROT MUSEUM
Moody Family Children's Museum
Where Little Children Make Big Discoveries: Park your stroller-and rev up for a day of discovery with your child! Here, kids 5 and younger can climb a replica of Reunion Tower, discover Texas wildlife or simply paint a picture.
Lamar Hunt Family Sports Hall
Give Your Mind and Body a Workout!: Could you outrun a Tyrannosaurus rex, or through a football better than a pro? Get ready, get set-and get active as you explore your body in motion!
Discovering Life Hall
The Power of Adaptation: What is life, and how do different species adapt over time? From single-cell organisms to the largest creatures on the planet, this exhibit hall explores and celebrates the diversity of life on earth.
Being Human Hall
What Does it Mean to be Human?: Study a sliver of real human tissue-or use your brain waves to launch a ping-pong ball. There's more to being human than you may realize!
Texas Instruments Engineering and Innovation Hall
How Does it Work? Ask an Engineer: What do bridges, prosthetics and robots have in common? Discover how engineers use math and science to solve everyday problems.
The Rees-Jones Foundation Dynamic Earth Hall
Forecast: 100 Chance of Change: Where else can you experience an earthquake, touch a tornado and broadcast a weather forecast all in the same day? Discover how earth, air, and water interact to provide dynamic results.
Tom Hunt Energy Hall
Empowering the Future of Energy: Take a virtual expedition deep underground to explore a drilling rig from the inside out! From natural gas to solar and wind energy, every source of energy is fueled by science.
Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall
Natural Brilliance: Gems and minerals not only serve as as the building blocks of our planet-many of them also happen to shimmer, sparkle and glow! Explore both the practical side and beautiful aspects of these complex structures.
Expanding Universe Hall
Your Space for Discovery: Embark on a journey through our solar system and beyond, and discover how scientists uncover the secrets of the universe.
T. Boone Pickens Life Then and Now Hall
Clues and Insights from the Fossil Record: Discover how studying the bodies and behaviors of modern-day animals can give scientists a glimpse of dinosaur life.
Rose Hall of Birds
Let Your Mind Take Flight: Create your own virtual species of bird as you explore the adaptations that help birds thrive in diverse environments.
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76. FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
Explore innovative learning studios and a wide variety of interactive exhibits in the new Museum of Science and History.
Location: 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, 76107 (corner of Montogomery & Gendy)
Admission: $15 for adults; $11 for children (2-12); $13 seniors (60+)
Admission to ExploraZone and all National Cowgirl Museum exhibits is one price and free for all Museum members
For Ticket Information: 817-255-9540
(Exhibit admission includes half-price admission to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame is open daily Mon – Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.)
Events:
TBA
EXHIBITS:
THROUGH JAN 6, 2019 -- Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body
Welcome to the world of Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, a science-in-disguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body. Designed to be the first of its kind, the exhibition gives kids, along with intrigued adults, an opportunity to:
--Climb a human skin wall with warts, hairs, wounds and other objects that act as hand and foot holds. Here visitors discover more about features such as pimples, blisters, pores, bruises and scabs as they relate to the epidermis.
--Stop by the Toot Toot exhibit to create different sounds that replicate the physics of gas.
--Play surgery and attempt to remove organ parts from a body without touching the sides of the patient
--And so much more!
Educators Guide: Click Here
PLANETARIUM SHOWS:
Live at the Noble: Our Solar System
Premium live-presented show
Humans have been gazing at the planets in wonder for thousands of years, but today we know more than ever about what those words are really like. Join us for a journey to the solar system’s most exciting places. We’ll bring with us a little bit of laughter, a lot of fun and everything we know about our cosmic neighborhood.
Live at the Noble: Texas Sky Tonight
Premium live-presented show
There’s a whole universe visible right from your backyard. Join our interactive journey through the sky stories of the past, the incredible science of the present and the wonder of the future. Together we’ll explore memorable constellations, soar over beautiful planets and imagine life beyond Earth—all from the comfort of the planetarium!
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Included with Exhibit Admission
Join Big Bird, Elmo and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu as they introduce children to the night sky and very basic astronomy. Recommended for very young audiences (ages 2 to 7), and the very young at heart.
Thundering Herd
Included with Exhibit Admission
Alternate astronomy program with the Cattle Raisers Museum.
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77. NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
Location: Dallas Arts District
2001 Flora Street
214-242-5100
Museum Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
Closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Cafe Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11 am – 3:30 pm (for food services) & 4 pm (for beverage services)
Please note that hours are subject to change depending on private events and/or volume of business.
Closed Mondays, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Admission: Adult: $10; Seniors 65+: $7; Educator w/ID: $5; Student w/ID: $5; Child under 12: FREE; Miliary w/ID: FREE
Regular admission includes entrance to all interior galleries, sculpture garden, & special exhibitions.
FREE Admission: First Saturday of the month, 10am-5pm; and Third Friday of the month, 5pm-12am
Group Pricing (10 or more): $2 off regular ticket price. Click here for group information
Event:
Exhibits:
SEPT 15 - JAN 6, 2019 -- The Nature of Arp
The Nature of Arp provides a long-overdue look at the achievements of Jean (Hans) Arp (1886-1966), one of the most important and multifaceted artists of the modern era. As a founder of the international Dada movement during World War I, Arp pioneered the use of chance, spontaneity, and collaboration as artistic processes and subsequently developed a vocabulary of curving, organic forms that was to become the lingua franca for several generations of artists.
First Saturdays (FREE Admission)
10am-5pm (family activities from 10am-2pm)
Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month.
Themes:
NOV 3 -- Big Idea: Expression/Art Project: Alter Egos
DEC 1 -- Big Idea: Celebration/Art Project: Party Hats
HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS
DECEMBER 6 -- Take a Chance on Me
(ages 5-12)
10am-Noon
$5/person deposit, including adults
Deposit will be returned to you upon arrival on the date of the workshop.
Advanced registation required
Learn how artists can use chance to create art that is beyone what they could imagine. In the studio, roll the dice to create your own unpredictable art.
Registration Form: Click here
DEC 7 -- Growing as an Artist (ages 13-17)
1pm-3pm
$5/person deposit, including adults
Deposit will be returned to you upon arrival on the date of the workshop.
Advanced Registration required.
Registration Form: Click here
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78. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI IMAX THEATER–MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
NOW SHOWING:
Pandas
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX® original film Pandas, a breathtaking documentary adventure narrated by Kristen Bell. At Chengdu Panda Base in China, scientists are dedicated to protecting the species by breeding adult Giant Pandas in order to introduce cubs into the wild. This film follows one such researcher, whose passion leads her to initiate a new technique inspired by a black bear program in rural New Hampshire. What starts as a cross-culture collaboration becomes a life-changing journey for an American biologist, a scientist from Inner Mongolia and a very curious female cub named Qian Qian, born in captivity.
Trailer: Click Here
Dolphins
Dive into some fun when MacGillivray Freeman’s Dolphins returns to Fort Worth’s Omni Theater, an IMAX dome.
From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences under the water’s surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame.
Trailer: Click Here
Dinosaurs Alive! (40 min)
Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant IMAX® screen. Audiences will journey with some of the world’s preeminent paleontologists as they uncover evidence that the descendants of dinosaurs still walk (or fly) among us. From the exotic, trackless expanses and sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, the film will follow American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these newly discovered creatures, and some familiar favorites will come alive…in a big way!
Tornado Alley
Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Armed with a 70mm camera, a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds, torrential rains and unrelenting hail, and an arsenal of the most advanced weather measurement instruments ever created, the cast of Tornado Alley takes audiences on a thrilling quest to experience a tornado’s destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature’s most dramatic phenomena.
Trailer: Click Here
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79. FEATURED 3D FILMS AT THE HOGLUND FOUNDATION THEATER AT PEROT MUSEUM
3D Films at Perot Museum
THROUGH MAY 23, 2019 -- America's Musical Journey (40 min)
Chart-topping artist Aloe Blacc invites audiences to join him on a joyful, tune-filled, giant-screen tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, diving into the special places and unique cultural diversity that gave birth to America’s celebrated musical heritage. Narrated by legendary Academy Award®-winning actor Morgan Freeman, America’s Musical Journey 3D reflects the nation at every turn, telling stories of survival or celebration, of love or heartache, of protest or coming together.
To View Trailer: click here
Tickets: Click here
THROUGH MAY 23, 2019 -- Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet (20 min)
Go on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on Earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go farther into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures.
To View Trailer: Click Here
Tickets: Click Here
THROUGH JAN 6, 2019 -- Waking the T-Rex 3D (20 minutes)
Travel into the field, inside science labs, and back 67 million years to the Cretaceous Period to reveal the T. rex named Sue like we’ve never known her before — from nest to death — in roaring, bone-crunching, in-your-face 3D. We witness her life-and-death struggles as she lives up to her reputation as one of the great dinosaur predators of all time, facing off with Triceratops and other threatening creatures. This is a high-drama science adventure you won’t soon forget.
To View Trailer: click here
Tickets: Click here
JANUARY 7-MAY 23, 2019 -- Extreme Weather 3D (20 minutes)
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather 3D takes you closer than you’ve ever been to collapsing glaciers, out-of-control wildfires, and tornado-whipped debris while discovering the surprising connections among these powerful forces. Follow researchers and everyday heroes as they uncover ways to help us understand and adapt to our ever-changing weather.
To View Trailer: Click Here
Tickets: Click Here
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80. PROGRAMS AT LOG CABIN VILLAGE
Location: 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, TX
Phone: 817-392-5881
Admission: $5 ages 4-17 and 60+; $5.50 ages 18+
Groups: $4.50 each for groups of 10+; Free for ages 3 & under
Hours: Tue-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays
Upcoming Programs
NOV 3 -- Firepit Cooking Class
9am-Noon
$25/person (if registered by Oct 19);
$35/person (after Oct 19)
Participants for this camp will learn a bit about 19th century food preparation and prepare a meal of their own with fellow campers! This class is designed to be an adult or adult/child activity.
Limit of 2 children (ages 8 & up) per adult
Registration/Payment Required by OCT 26 (the earlier the better)
Register: Click Here
NOV 3 -- Cherokee Basket Weaving Class
1-4pm
$25/person (if registered by Oct 19);
$35/person (after Oct 19)
Join Hannah as she guides you through the process of making your own beautiful Cherokee-style double walled basket. Class is designed as an adult or adult/child activity.
Limit of 2 children (ages 8 & up) per adult
Registration/Payment Required by OCT 26 (the earlier the better)
Register: Click Here
NOV 22-23 -- Log Cabin Village Closed for Thanksgiving
DEC 1 -- Holidays at the Hearth & Santa Photos
1-4pm
Admission: $6.50/ages 18+; $6/ages 4-17 & 60+; Free/ages 3 and under
Groups of 10 or More: $5.50/person
Celebrate historic traditions with holiday music, crafts, games, and more!
¨ Buttermilk Junction Old Time String Band
¨ Visit/Digital photo with historic Santa: Photo costs $5 if attending event, $10 if only visiting Santa
¨ Make your own holiday ornament
DEC 25 & JAN 1, 2019 -- Log Cabin Village Closed for Holidays
For More Information about the programs: Click Here
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81. DALLAS HERITAGE VILLAGE AT OLD CITY PARK
Location: Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park, 1515 South Harwood St.
(located near the heart of downtown Dallas, close to the junction of Interstates 30 and 35)
Admission: $9 Adult; $7 Senior (65+); $5 Child (4 to 12 years)
Group Pricing: 15 - 49 People Adults: $8 per person; Seniors (65+): $6.50 per person
50 - 99 People Adults: $7 per person; Seniors (65+): $6 per person
100+ People Adults: $5 per person; Seniors (65+): $5 per person
School Field Trips: $4/student; $5/chaperone; teachers free Click here for Field Trip Information
*Admission prices for special events vary. Detailed information about upcoming events is listed in our Calendar of Events.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
Monday: Closed to the public
Closed: January and August
Closed the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
EXHIBITS/EVENTS
DEC 8 & 9 -- Candlelight
Tickets go on sale NOV 1
At our annual holiday celebration, sing along with strolling carolers, tell St. Nicholas your holiday wishes, and make holiday crafts. Local groups perform on three stages all evening. Festive foods are available for purchase from food trucks as well as a bake sale, traditional kettle korn, nuts and more.
Barnyard Buddies (ages 18months - 5 years)
Read a story, do a hands-on activity, and fun craft.
SECOND WED & SAT of the month (Feb-July & Sept-Dec)
11am-Noon
Cost: $5/person (ages 2 and up)
NOV 7 & 10: Book TBD
DEC 12 & 15: Book TBD (due to Candlelight, will be held the 3rd Sat
Located within our early childhood playspace, The Parlor, participants will be able to interact with the new space after the program until 1:00pm.
Homeschool Workshops:
Cost: $15 per participating student; Parents & children 3 and under free
Registration Details: Workshops & tours must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance,
and are conducted during regular museum hours.
Workshops are held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Topics Offered:
--Teens Telegraphing
How did kids know what the weekend plans were? What did they do to let friends know what was happening? Today, everything and everyone is connected, and within seconds of something happening, texts and photos are being sent across town and the country. How did people communicate long ago? Learn how we kept in touch when we were restricted by technology, etiquette, and social rules.
--Home Arts of the Pioneers
Pioneers knew how to spin, weave and sew along with the many other chores needed just to survive. With all the labor required every day just to persevere, why would they take the extra time to learn the additional skills and techniques to decorate basic everyday objects? We’ll go back in time and try to understand the creative heart of the pioneers.
--Pioneer Pets
Could your pet make it in the Old West? How do you pet a chicken? Can you envision your pampered lap cat with the job title of “Rat Killer”? Just like the pioneer children, the animals had chores too! During your workshop, learn a lesson in Donkey Care 101, what Fluffy would have to do to earn her keep and more.
For More Information: Click Here to email or 214-413-3664
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82. OLD RED MUSEUM OF DALLAS COUNTY HISTORY AND CULTURE
Location: Old Red Museum, 100 South Houston Street, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: 214-745-1100
Hours: Museum open 9am to 5pm daily.
The Museum will be closed on the following days: December 24th & 25th
Admission: General admission: $10
Senior (64+)/Student admission: $8 (students must show current high school or university ID)
Children ages 3-16: $7
Children under age 3: Free
Old Red Members: Free (Must Provide Proof of Membership)
Sunday Only – Early Bird Special: $7 for tickets purchased before noon
Jury Duty – Visitors can receive a reduced admission of $5 with proof of jury duty
General Admission tickets include admission to both the permanent galleries on the second floor and any special exhibit on the first floor.
Special Exhibits Only: Free with Old Red Museum General Admission
Special Exhibit Gallery Only: $5/adults; $3/children 3-16; Free for children under 3 years of age
Groups: Groups of 20 people or more, $7 each.
An additional $2 additional per guest for building tour (if not 2pm weekday)
This special pricing is ONLY AVAILABLE BY MAKING ADVANCED ARRANGEMENTS. Please call the group sales department at 214-757-1949 or click to email to book a group sale to take advantage of this price.
Education Group Pricing: Call the group sales department at 214-757-1949 or click to email
Parking: Underground parking garage entrance is at corner of Houston St & Commerce St (SW corner of the building). Alternate entrance to parking garage is at the intersection of Elm St & Record St (N of Founder’s Plaza).
*Parking Garage is Dallas County owned & managed by ABM Parking, but is not affiliated with Old Red Museum. Any parking garage related issues can be directed to ABM Parking Management.
Discount: The Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture is offering HEART of Texas members (with valid HEART of Texas Family ID) a $1 discount per person/ticket. Discount may not be used for the Home School Workshops.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Dallas Curated: 50 Objects/ 50 Stories
In celebration of the Old Red Museum’s 10th anniversary, this exhibit takes you on a journey into the curator’s world of examining and mining stories from the museum’s own collection. Whether handcrafted or mass-produced, every day or extraordinary, objects have the power to evoke a wide range of responses. Visitors are encouraged to share their own favorite objects that tell the story of Dallas.
PERMANENT EXHIBITS:
Early Years: Prehistory to 1873
Trading Center (1874-1917)
Big D (1918-1945)
World Crossroads (1946-2007)
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Future Home School Programs TBA
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83. STAR PARTIES
Have you ever seen the rings of Saturn? Have you ever wanted to view the moons of Jupiter? Have you been dazzled by a star cluster? The well-attended, monthly public star parties presented by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society (FWAS) have moved to Tandy Hills Natural Area, a 160-acre indigenous remnant of Fort Worth prairie located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. We have all the telescopes like we had at our other monthly public star party location. And our members are there to show you the sky and answer your astronomy questions as usual.
FWAS STAR PARTIES
FREE and Open to the Public
Location: Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103
2018 Star Parties
NOV 10 - 5pm-11pm
**All events start 1 hour before dark. Event cancelled if the sky is cloudy
**Family/kid-friendly; No dogs; Coolers welcome.
Please familiarize yourself with Star Party Etiquette: Click Here
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84. NORTH TEXAS DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR FOR HOME SCHOOLERS
Need a boost to your homeschool science curriculum? Have a detail inclined child or one who loves science or technology? Need something on a college application to convince the staff your child can compete with the best? Science fair should be in your future!
Your 6th graders have a chance to participate in the Dallas Regional Science and Engineering Fair (DRSEF) too!
Private homeschooled students in grades 3-12 may enter in one of 4 divisions. Those living in TEA region 10: Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Hunt, Kaufman and Rockwall counties compete for the opportunity to enter the DRSEF. Students in other near-by counties may compete at our NDTSF for awards, but cannot be guaranteed entry into a regional ISEF event: some have gone on to the FortWorth Regional event.
All 6 - 12 grade projects need some ISEF forms (like the research plan) to be filled in BEFORE experimentation begins! 6th graders' projects may NOT include any handling of toxic/dangerous substances or require permission for human or animal subjects. Higher grades must submit forms for these BEFORE experimentation begins - start early. Please find out more on our website. This is the most confusing part of science fair participation, so let's get it worked out early - contact us. We don't want students eliminated on technicalities.
Students from our NDTSF have done very well at DRSEF (placing and even Grand Prize!) and at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair (placing). You don't have to place to win a special prize. Add that "WOW" factor to your project by checking out our new links to give your project even more "Marvelocity". Ask how we can help. Don't forget to check our "Links" page for more homeschool friendly science competitions (some links need to be fixed at Texas A&M).
For More Information: Click Here to email
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86. AQUA KIDS
AquaKids Swim School, located in Flower Mound and Keller, provides year-round swim lessons beginning at 6 months of age. In addition, they provide Swim Team, Open Swim, and private birthday parties.
Discount: AquaKids is offering an exclusive $30 per session discount for HEART of Texas families. This discount is available for Group, Private, or Semi-Private Lessons, or Private birthday parties.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
For More Information: Click Here
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88. BEST GYMNASTICS IN FLOWER MOUND
Gymnastics is the best sport available to create young athletes and proper athletic foundations for all future sporting endeavors. We offer several classes for all ages including: Little Tots class for 14mo-3 years, Best Kids 3-4 years. For ages 5 and up we offer Tumbling, Girls Gymnastics, Boys Gymnastics and a Home schooling class.
Location: 601 Cross Timbers Rd. Suite 100 in Flower Mound.
To Learn More: 972-874-8800 or click here
Home School Class
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Details: Best Gymnastics does not have sessions, so you can join at anytime! This co-ed class for ages 5 and older will focus on athletic conditioning, tumbling, flexibility, core strength, and of course, fun! The class has a 10:1 student/teacher ratio.
Cost: $59/month
For more information: Click here
Open Gym
Date: Every Friday
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $12/child
Details: This is a drop off event. Lots of exercise and lots of fun! No reservations required.
For more information: Click here
Discount: Best Gymnastics is offering HEART of Texas members a 15% discount off all of their recreational gymnastics classes, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Learn More about Best Gymnastics: 972-874-8800 or click here
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89. BOWMAN SPORTS -- PE 101 CLASSES
PE
101 is a 90 minute class that allows students to explore many sports in
a short time. This porogram is designed so that students can be active
and learn about athletics and team sports. Each class begins with a
dynamic warm-up and stretch. We rotate through agility sations and
drills. Each unit of study includes sport specific drills and
games, including rules of the game, strategy and the fundamentals
required to play. We also enjoy fun classic games like
kickball,
dodgeball, whiffleball and capture the flag.
Frisco West: Express PE 102 -- Meets Thursdays at 12:15pm
Ages 12 & up
Flower
Mound West: Express PE 101 -- Meets Tuesdays 1pm
Ages 5-12
Frisco
West: Express PE 101 -- Meets Thursdays at 12:15pm
Ages 5-11
Garland:
Express PE 101 -- Meets Tuesdays at 12pm
Ages 6-12
Little
Elm: PE 101 -- Meets Wednesdays at 1pm
Ages 5-14
Prosper:
PE 101: -- Meets Wednesdays at 2pm
Ages 5-14
Haltom
City: PE 101 --
Meets Thursdays at 10:30am
Ages 6-12
Roanoke:
PE 101 -- Meets Fridays at 11am
Ages -11
Grapevine:PE
101 -- Meets Friday at 1:30pm
Ages 5-12
More
Information: Click Here
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
Email: click here to email or 817-929-3333
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90. 316 BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ACADEMY (316BJJ)
316 BJJ is a Christian organization located in Rockwall, TX, designed to help people train their mind, bodies, and spirits in a safe environment. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for everyone to learn self-defense and to increase their skill as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student.
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with current HEART of Texas member card) will receive a 20% discount.
To Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
For More Information: click here
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91. CHRISTIAN MARTIAL ARTS
Christian Martial Arts, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Euless, is offering a free month of classes to HEART of Texas newsletter readers who wish to try out their program. Christian Martial Arts has been ministering to the physical as well as spiritual needs of local families for almost ten years at First Euless!
It is a fun way to get plenty of exercise in an environment that seeks to honor God and teach respect for others. The tenets of CMA are Courtesy, Humility, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable spirit. Students learn fundamentals of self-defense, balance, flexibility, practice and repetition. We encourage progress through belt promotions but each student is only in competition with himself to advance. We have sparring nights, optional board breaking, tournaments and special events including Christmas parties and demonstrations. If you are looking for a great family activity, you've found it!
Cost: $25/month per person
Discount: Christian Martial Arts, an outreach of First Baptist Church of Euless, is offering a free month of classes to HEART of Texas newsletter readers who wish to try out their program.
Times/Class Descriptions:
Monday: 6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.–Children only
Monday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.–Beginners & Advanced of all ages
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.–Beginners of all ages
Thursday: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.–Advanced students
Saturday: 10:00 am–12:00 p.m.–Open Workout for all students
For More Information: Click Here
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92. DALLAS THUNDER HOME SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Dallas Thunder is a home school competitive basketball organization.
Dallas Thunder offers:
Christ-centered, competitive Basketball for Home schooled boys and girls
Experienced, Professional Coaches.
The opportunity to play top public and private schools in the area
Participation in the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Tournament.
Teams forming for 2017-2018
Forney Sports Center
Monday - 2-4pm
Wednesday - 1-3pm
Click here to register
Website: https://www.dallasthunder.org
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94. DasCHE Spartans
Location: Faith Bible Church – 1437 W. Pleasant Run Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115
RM 208 in back building
For More Information: click here
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95. HOME SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
The Home School Athletic Association is a Christian-based organization providing athletics for homeschoolers through volunteer home school parent. They provide various programs including football, baseball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball for high school and middle school home schoolers.
Cheerleading: Girls junior high cheerleading squad for the 2015 football season. Click here to contact the coach.
Cross Country: If you are interested in joining HSAA Cross Country, please click here to contact the Track Commissioner.
Football: 11-Man Tackle Football...Middle School, JV, and Varsity!
Open to boys, ages 11 to 18 and in grades 6 through 12, HSAA Football promises to provide each student-athlete with a Christ-centered approach to sports. Though competitive in nature, to be sure, HSAA will not sacrifice core values to win at all costs.
Instead, coaches and parents – and team mentors (varsity players and those who have recently graduated) – work with the players to build character for life.
Registration details: Click Here
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96. HOME SCHOOL FENCING CLASSES AT FENCING INSTITUTE OF TEXAS
Fencing Institute of Texas is committed to supporting our Home Schooled children by providing physical fitness that challenges the mind as well as the body.
Home School Classes
Times: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 am. – Saturdays
Instructor: Coach Rhonda Trietsch
For More Information: 972-444-8498 or visit: https://www.fenceintexas.org/
Students enjoy private lessons, group training, and mini-tournaments during this time.
Parents are welcome to participate along with their children in these programs.
Additional classes during the week between the hours of 10 AM and 4 p.m. will be added
as this program and need grows.
Open Enrollment: Students may join this program at any time; the first month's fees are prorated. There is no pro-ration of fees after the first month. Fees are $90 per month plus $50 tuition ($140), and are due by the 5th of the month. Fees are due in advance and are non-refundable.
Students may take additional private lessons outside of the class meeting time for an additional fee.
Discount: Fencing Institute of Texas is offering HEART of Texas members a $10 discount off the monthly tuition (individual or family) with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card. HEART of Texas students participating in the FIT Saturday Page or Squire programs receive a $5 discount off the monthly program fee with a valid Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Register: Class size is limited to 15 students; pre-registration is required. If you are interested, please call our school at (972) 444-8498, or complete and mail or FAX the Home School Registration form.
To Download Registration Form: https://www.fenceintexas.org/
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97. HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM AT LANTANA GOLF CLUB
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR HOME SCHOOL GOLF PROGRAM
SPRING 2015 SESSION
Experience the Game of Golf! Lantana Golf Club is offering three separate golf programs for juniors, age 8-17, in 2015. The Spring, Summer and Fall programs will each offer weekly clinics over a period of 8-10 weeks.
Participants will receive instruction on full swing, short game (chip, pitch, putting) and bunker play. Participants will also receive a basic introduction to the rules & etiquette of golf and the opportunity for quality time on the course.
Our objective is to introduce juniors to the game of golf, improve playing skills and provide the opportunity for personal growth and learning. We hope to build and strengthen character, develop new friendships, and enjoy the experience and life lessons this great game provides.
Marc Brooks will provide lead instruction with assistance from other local golf professionals as needed. Mr. Brooks is a PGA member and currently Director of Instruction at Lantana Golf Club. He was named "Best Golf Instructor Denton County 2011, 2012 and 2013" and a member of the PGA President's Council for his continuing effors to promote the grow the game of golf.
To Register: click here to download the registration form.
For more information: Contact Marc Brooks, PGA at 940-728-4653 ext. 308 or click here to email
Discount: Marc Brooks is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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100. PARKER-TARRANT HOME SCHOOL SPORTS
Parker-Tarrant Home School exists to promote and accomplish education for the Texas Home School student in a Christian environment. With a focus primarily in the Parker County and West Tarrant County areas of North Texas, the organization’s objective is to provide a competitive environment for middle school and high school competition that is not normally provided by traditional home school organizations or support groups. PTHSS desires to accomplish this goal in a way that both works alongside the parents and honors Jesus Christ.
Currently the PTHSS organization offers boys' Varsity and Junior Varsity Baseball, boys' Basketball from middle school through high school, girls' high school basketball and girls' Varsity and Junior Varsity Volleyball. Six-Man boys' football is being added this fall! Other programs and age divisions may be offered in the future.
Many of the PT Warriors athletic activities occur at Birchman Baptist Church in West Fort Worth.
For More Information: click Here to email or www.pthss.org/
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101. POP-IN PLAYTIME AT PUMP-IT-UP OF GRAPEVINE
WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: 2-6 years old
WEDNESDAYS
Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12 years old
Discount: Pump-It-Up of Grapevine is offering HEART of Texas members a 10% discount on private parties. Members also receive $1 off Pop-In-Playtime on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for ages 2 through 6, and on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 for ages 6-12. Members must present their valid HEART of Texas Family ID card to take advantage of these special offers.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
For More Information: 817-329-1332 or grapevine@pumpitupdfw.com
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102. THESA RIDERS HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
THESA Riders is a home school association, providing the DFW area with competitive and Christ-centered athletic programs for home schoolers at the high school and junior high level.
THESA offers the following:
Baseball -- Boys Basketball -- Girls Basketball -- Girls Cheer -- Boys Football -- Boys and Girls Golf -- Girls Softball -- Girls Volleyball
THESA Riders is offering a competitive HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER program for 2014-2015.
TRYOUTS: Dates to be announced SOON – check web site or email us
Who is THESA?
THESA (Texas Home Educators' Sports Association) exists to support families with a calling to home educate their children by providing high quality, competitive sports programs, enabling children to grow in Godly character and skills at the junior and senior high level.
What does a THESA soccer tryout look like?
The coaches will spend about 20 minutes at the beginning of the tryouts with a parent/player orientation – expectations, what a season looks like, practices, commitment.
The coaches will then put players through 1 Ä‚ -2 hours of stretching, conditioning, skills, drills, and team play.
Do players need to attend all the tryouts?
If your schedule allows, attending all the tryouts is best. While attending all the tryouts is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged for each player to make the best showing, get to know the other players and coaches.
What does a player need to bring?
Players need to come with a GREAT attitude, dressed in appropriate soccer attire and equipment, bring a personal ball (only size 5) and LOTS of water, maybe even a snack.
Questions?
Web site: https://www.thesariders.net/
Email us at thesaridersoccer@gmail.com
For More Information: https://www.thesariders.net
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103. TRAINING FOR CONFIDENCE MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL IN COLLEYVILLE
Training for Confidence is a full-time martial arts school in Colleyville.
We currently have several families at our Colleyville school location who home school their children.
We would welcome the opportunity to partner with Heart of Texas and offer discounted tuition to your members.
Discount: Training for Confidence is offering HEART of Texas members a 25% discount off the monthly student membership fee, with a current Heart of Texas family membership card.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
To Learn More: TFCKarate.com
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104. TURBO TECHNIQUES - FLOWER MOUND
Turbo Techniques provides a physical education class that is an hour long and focuses on enhancing speed, power, agility, core development, and balance.
To Learn More: click here
Discount: HEART of Texas members (with current member card) receive a 20% discount!
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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105. HEART OF TEXAS MENTOR PROGRAM
If you are a veteran home educator who would like the opportunity to encourage and support the next generation of home schoolers, please consider becoming a HEART Mentor. Please email Anne regarding the program (include Mentor in subject line) and she will connect you with our Mentor Coordinator.
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106. DFW SPEECH & DEBATE CLUB
DFW Speech & Debate is committed to providing quality communications training to help students sharpen their ability to analyze problems, think and listen critically, and communicate their ideas in an organized and compelling manner. Our communications training includes:
Speech & Debate Summer Camps
We train hundreds of students each summer who go on to excel in competition! Our camps are engaging and fun and serve to inspire students to cultivate their critical thinking and communication skills. We offer a wide variety of training including introductory, intermediate and advanced Speech and Debate camps, Model UN, Moot Court and much more for ages 12-18! This summer we are expanding our offerings to include Junior Speech for ages 6-11!
Private Coaching! - for speakers, debaters and writers who would like to advance their skills at a faster pace
Most great competitors have great coaches. Our veteran team of coaches provide individualized training for students prior to and during the school year. Coaching sessions include helping students develop a high level of competency writing AP quality essays, writing and performing speeches, and writing and arguing their debate case. See specific Coaching Services here.
Tools for Debate Curriculum
Most great competitors also have great TOOLS. Our easy-to-use 12-week curricula puts valuable instruction in the hands of debate students and club leaders to prepare students for Policy and Lincoln Douglas debate competition. Our curriculum includes a dual track approach to help beginners master foundational skills such as Writing a Case, 4-Point Refutation, Organization and Cross-Examination (C/X) and more. Experienced debaters will advance to the next level with round-winning techniques on C/X Strategies, and NEG strategies (e.g. identifying unproven or faulty assumptions). Packed with examples, drills, quizzes and a FREE affirmative case!
For More Information: dfwspeechanddebate.com
Discount: DFW Speech & Debate is offering HEART of Texas member-supporters (with current Family ID) 10% off their Summer Camp fee.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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107. DENTON COUNTY CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
This group has no announcements this month.
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108. IRVING HOME SCHOOLERS
A support group for families in Irving and all surrounding communities.
Details: We are a volunteer, non-profit organization committed to serving home school families in Irving and all surrounding communities. Our mission is to reach out to all homeschooling families - providing resource information, ongoing activities, and support. All are welcome. We meet the 1st Thursday of the month (Sept. - May except Dec.) at Lee Park in Irving.
For more information: click here
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109. PEACH
A support group for families in the Plano area
Click Here for More Information
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110. OFFICIAL COLLEGE BOARD TEST DATES
2018 PSAT TEST DATES: OCT 10, 2018
(Altnerate Test Days may be offered: Oct 13 & Oct 24).
To Find out When Your Local High School is Offering the PSAT Test: Click Here
PSAT TESTING FEE: $15 (some schools charge an additional fee to cover administrative costs)
Homeschoolers who take the test at their local public school should not be charged more than the school charges its own students. The College Board makes fee waivers available to schools for students in eleventh grade from low-income families who can't afford the test fee. See the school counselor for more information about fee waivers. Special testing situations are also available for special needs students. Ask the school counselor for more details.
PSAT Code for Texas Homeschoolers: 994499
Information from College Board:
How to Get Started
Find and contact a local school that’s giving the test you want to take. Go to School Search.
Ask for the Official Student Guide, which includes a free practice test.
Start Early
Contact the school early. Our advice: Reach out at least four months before the test.
Find Out if You Can Test for Free
You might qualify for a PSAT/NMSQT fee waiver if:
*You are in 11th grade.
*Your family's annual income falls within USDA Income Eligibility Guidelines or you meet other criteria. Learn about fee waiver eligibility.
*Ask the counselor at the school where you’ll be taking the test if you qualify to take the PSAT/NMSQT for free.
* Fee waivers are not given out for the PSAT 10.
Testing with Accommodations
Students with disabilities must have College Board approval to take the PSAT/NMSQT or the PSAT 10 with accommodations. It can take up to seven weeks, so make your request early.
If you already have College Board approval, let the school know right away so that they have time to order nonstandard test materials if you need them.
Learn more about Services for Students with Disabilities
What to Bring on Test Day
*Two No. 2 pencils with erasers
*An approved calculator
*Email address (optional)
*Valid government-issued photo ID. If unavailable, students can use a notarized College Board Student ID Form (.pdf/488.05 KB).
Just as important: What not to bring
Score Reports
Score reports will be sent to your home address.
2018-2019 SAT TEST DATES:
NOV 3 -- Registration Deadline Oct 5, 2018; Late Reg: Oct 24
DEC 1 -- Registration Deadline Nov 2, 2018; Late Reg: Nov 20
MAR 9 -- Registration Deadline Feb 8, 2019; Late Reg: Feb 27
JUNE 1 -- Registration Deadline May 3, 2019; Late Reg: May 22
To Register For SAT Test: Click Here
For SAT Subject Test Calendar: Click Here
For More Information: Click Here
Other Information for Home School Students: Click Here
This information includes how to go about testing if you do not have a government issued ID.
HEART of Texas can help you with the ID form if you need assistance. Contact us and include "Student ID"
in the subject line of your email.
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111. MASTER THE SAT CLASSES WITH JEAN BURK
SAT Boot Camp in the HEB/Mid-Cities area
We are putting together a class in the HEB/Mid-Cities area. If you are interested in being a part of the class,
please send us an email.
Download the e-book “15 Secrets to FREE College” for a penny at www.collegeprepgenius.com Use code: heart
Discount: College Prep Genius is offering a $5 discount off classes and products to HEART of Texas family members. You must have a valid membership card to qualify for the discount.
To learn about HEART of Texas membership: Click Here
To view our ever-expanding list of partners: Click Here
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112. BAYLOR & AIR FORCE ROTC (AFROTC) SCHOLARSHIP
Baylor and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) have teamed up to provide an enormous scholarship opportunity to help students afford a Christian college education while pursuing their dream in a career in aviation, medicine, science, engineering, law, space, business, etc.
To Apply: Visit https://www.afrotc.com/ and fill out the on-line application.
Highlights:
• We appreciate the homeschooled student and know first-hand the talent and intellect they offer. Our Cadet Wing Commander last Fall was homeschooled and she was outstanding!
• Who do we want to help? Your students interested in leadership who are about to graduate, applying to a
(Baylor would be a great Plan B), excels academically, involved in Eta Sigma Alpha or other honor societies and service organizations, as well as competitors of all kinds.
• The application deadline for AFROTC high school scholarships is December 1 each year.
• AFROTC’s best scholarship (Type 1) pays full tuition and fees (~$25,000/year at Baylor).
The second best scholarship (Type 2) pays $15,000/year.
The majority of our cadets are on these two types of scholarships.
• Baylor is very generous with their merit scholarships which range from $3,000–$14,000/year. Have your student go to https://www.baylor.edu/
• If your student receives an AFROTC high school scholarship and brings it to Baylor, they will receive the Baylor AFROTC Incentive Scholarship worth $3,000/year. They get this just by simply bringing the AFROTC scholarship to Baylor!
• Students on scholarship also receive $900/year for books and a monthly, tax-free stipend of $300-$500. They can use this stipend however they like (cheeseburgers and coffee??).
• A student with a high school scholarship can try AFROTC their freshman year, and if they decide not to continue, they can simply walk away without having to pay back their scholarship. No kidding!
• If your student does not receive a high school scholarship, there’s an even greater opportunity to receive an AFROTC scholarship once they are at Baylor. AFROTC has a $60 million scholarship budget to award scholarships from and as of the end of the Spring semester, 86% of Baylor cadets were on scholarship.
• Baylor AFROTC is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year (the Air Force is 61 years old) and for the first time in our history, we are opening an AFROTC Living & Learning Center where cadets have the option to live among themselves. Visit https://www.baylor.edu/rotc/
• If you would like to come for a visit, we have a “Bunk with a Bear” program where your students can spend the night with a cadet, attend classes, eat with them, meet other cadets, take the campus tour, talk to academic advisors, and get the feel of Baylor.
For More Information: Click here to email or call 254-710-3513.
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113. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE for HOME SCHOOLERS IN 21 COUNTIES ---- AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society is the largest nonprofit voluntary organization in the world. The Society depends on the competence, creativity and dedication of its 2 million volunteers nationwide to achieve its mission. Along with learning the value of volunteering in your community we can offer your home schooled student a way to apply all they are learning in a real world atmosphere.
Counties in the North Texas Region of the American Cancer Society: Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Wise, Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Collin, Hunt, Rains, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, Eastland, Comanche, Erath, Hood, Rockwall
For more information: 817-570-0612 or Click Here to email
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114. BECOME A HOST FAMILY FOR A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT THROUGH INTO EdVENTURES HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE ORGANIZATION
Learn to Laugh in Another Language!
INTO EdVENTURES High School Exchange Organization offers you the opportunity to host a young high school student from another nation in your own home...let these incredible young people from other countries show you their culture, up close and personal. Welcome them as a son or daughter...touch their lives, and change their world, and your's too. The experience will teach you and your children how another family lives across the world, while they, in turn, learn about you and the American culture...many of them love to cook and share themselves and their family with you.. They become part of your family for a lifetime.
Share your heart, your faith, your family and your home with a high school foreign exchange student.
IF you have children at home, they can learn so much and make a life long friend. If you do not have kids at home you will LOVE the new dimensions they will add to your life, and the new life they will give to your home.
There are boys and girls ages 15-18 from South america, Asia and Europe. They bring their wide-eyed enthusiasm and a desire to learn our culture, and in turn share their's.
They will attend your local high school for the academic year.
IF THIS SPEAKS TO YOUR HEART...you can make a huge difference in a young person's life. You will touch a nation, and change the world!!
All host families are volunteer
Who can become a Host Family:
Young families with small children, families with teens, empty nesters, grand parents, even single parents!
Our host families must provide: Room, Board, Food, and Transportation. Host families
Must also be financially able to take in another child.
The students have: Full health insurance coverage and their own spending money ($200-$300/month, which takes care of personal things or extra things they want, and school activity expenses). These will not have to be provided by the host family.
Student information: Our students are boys and girls ranging in age from 15-18. They are from South America, Asia, and Europe. They arrive the third week of August, hopefully a week or two before school starts.
They will attend the LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL for either the ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR...OR ONE SEMESTER (either spring for fall)
INTO EdVENTURES will share with the prospective host families the student's & letters to the host family from the student and their parents...
How are families and students matched: We do our best to match common interests, etc. And once a match is made, host families can begin communicating with their new "son/daughter"...usually, the student overseas emails as soon as they hear they have been placed with a family... THEN, MEETING THEM AT THE AIRPORT IN AUGUST… IS AWESOME!!
For more information: 817-545-5058 or Click Here to email
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115. VOLUNTEER AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO -- WEEKDAY HOME SCHOOL VOLUNTEENS PROGRAM
The Fort Worth Zoo's Weekday Home School Volunteens Program provides home-schooled teens, ages 12-17, the opportunity to assist Fort Worth Zoo Preschool teachers by helping set up, clean up, and assist students with crafts and excursions into the Zoo.
Volunteens come in once a week, for half of the day -- either from 8:45am to 12:15pm or from 12:45pm to 4:15pm.
The fall session runs from September to December; the spring sessions runs from January to May.
Applications are completed online and interviews are scheduled after the final application date. After interviewing all applicangs, the Education staff will make selections. Selected Volunteens are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start of the semester.
For More Information, or to Apply: Click Here
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116. MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. OF TARRANT COUNTY SEEKS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO DELIVER HOT MEALS AND FRIENDSHIP
Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County is a community based agency that provides meals to the homebound in Tarrant County. Delivering meals is a great community service as well as a unique learning opportunity, and we welcome students, along with adults, to be involved in the meal delivery. Our clients depend on volunteers to deliver hot, nutritious meals along with care and compassion.
Several home school families currently volunteer for our program and we would like you to join us.
Weekly and substitute volunteers are needed now.
Meals are picked up from local distribution sites and delivered to homes within close proximity.
Delivery typically takes about hour.
If you join our volunteer team you will feel great ensuring that several Tarrant County neighbors
have received food and a friendly visit.
From a Homeschool Mom's Perspective–by Trudi L.
Benson (age 10) and I started delivering meals when he was two years old. It's been a very rewarding experience. We both have learned so much and met some really nice people along the way. I incorporate our volunteer activities into our daily lessons.
Math: We count the number of clients, meals, and milks on a route sheet; use a lot of addition and subtraction.
Reading and Spelling: Letters and words are everywhere on a route sheet.
Science and Health: We've learned about diabetes and good nutrition. We also talk about different disabilities.
Social Studies/Geography: We interact with people from different socioeconomic groups. as we deliver meals, we discuss surrounding terrain, lakes, rivers, and the weather. Map reading skills are also developed.
Community Service: By providing hot, nutritious meals, we help a lot of people in our community.
For More Information: 817-336-0912
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117. MEALS ON WHEELS OF JOHNSON & ELLIS COUNTIES SEEKS HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO DELIVER HOT MEALS
Volunteers Needed!!!
Meals-on-Wheels of Johnson and Ellis Counties serves the children of yesterday by helping needy elderly and disabled persons to remain independent and healthy in their own homes by providing home-delivered meals, daily personal contact, and support for individuals and their families.
Meals-on-Wheels could not operate one day without the help of volunteers. Dedicated, caring volunteers assist in providing hot, noontime meals. Not only do our volunteers deliver nutritious meals, they also ensure the safety of our clients. Daily contact is as important as the meals we serve.
A meal route takes approximately 45 minutes to deliver with convenient pick-up sites located throughout each county. By volunteering, you help bring hope, love, and friendship to the elderly and disabled homebound in your community.
To Volunteer: 817-558-2840 or 972-351-9943.
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118. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE MEALS AT THE STEWPOT IN DALLAS
Is your family or support group looking for an opportunity to help the needy?
The Stewpot is a 501c(3) organization that reaches out to the homeless of Dallas by providing meals and other services. The Stewpot serves 3 meals a day, every single day of the year. To meet this great need, The Stewpot is seeking volunteers (individuals or groups of 10-15) to serve a meal once a month.
For more information: 214-746-2785 ext. 320 or Click Here
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119. TEXAS GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Experience the world and expand your family's horizons this summer!
Open your heart and your home to a global visitor and enable your teenager to stay with a family abroad.
Details: Texas Global Education and Cultural Exchange provides several one-month home-stay opportunities.
Home-stays (instead of staying in a hotel) have many advantages:
•Experience life from the inside - not as a tourist
•Learn, appreciate, understand and evaluate another culture - and your own
•Establish a close relationship with someone - from another culture
•Develop cross-cultural understanding through communication and interaction
The focus of a cultural exchange is friendship, but lasting friendships and warm memories aren't the only results. Young people who have the opportunity to live with a host family in a foreign country or to host an international youth in their home enjoy a priceless educational experience that better prepares them for a life in a global society.
For more information: Call 940.241.3097
Info.texasglobaleducation@
www.texasglobaleducation.org
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120. READING PROGRAMS 2017
Barnes & Noble -- Read 8 Books & Earn a Free Book
Download the Reading Journal.
Read any 8 books this summer
Record them in the Reading Journal
Bring completed Journal to Barnes & Noble store
Choose your Free Reading adventure from the book list featured on the back of the Journal.
Chuck E. Cheese -- Read 14 Day & Get 10 free tokens
For Information: Click Here
Half Price Books -- Read 300 minutes each month for $5 Bookworm Bucks
8th Grade & Under: Read 15 minutes a day for a month in June & July (grown ups may read aloud to kids who are still learning).
Download the Reading Log.
Program runs through July. HPB Bookworm Bucks coupons are valid through August 27.
High School: Read a book each month in June & July and write a short review. No reading log.
Just bring your review to your local Half Price Books to claim your Bookworm Bucks.
Submit your review here starting June 1.
H.E.Buddy Reading Program -- Read 10 books for tee shirt & prizes.
Download Reading Log.
Program is intended solely for children who are residents of Texas between the ages of 3-12.
For Information: Click Here
PBS Summer Reading Camp -- Everything you need for 10 fun weeks of reading
Weekly Themes: Bugs, Heroes, Reading Quest, Animal Antics, Make Music, Dragons & Dinos,
Play Outside, Get Wet!, Sports & Games, and World of Words
For Information: Click Here
Six Flags Read to Succeed Program
Read to Succeed encourages students in grades K-6 to read for fun.
Students who complete 6 hours of recreational reading earn a free ticket to Six Flags.
To learn more: click here
Public Library Reading Programs -- Click here to locate a library near you.
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