Home Educators Alliance for Resources and Training of Texas, Inc.
JULY 2019 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, please
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
Click Here to View Month at a Glance
JULY AUGUST
"HOMESCHOOLING 101" INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
JULY 22, AUGUST 22, SEPTEMBER 23
Time: 7pm-8:30pm
Cost: FREE
LOCATION:
Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford,
76021
To
Register: Click
Here
For More Information: Click Here
Details:
Thinking about homeschooling?
Wondering what's involved, how it works, and if it's right for your
family?
Our
"Homeschooling 101" informational meetings are designed to teach you
the basics of homeschooling and give you the information you need to
help you get started on the right foot.
Some of the Questions answered during
the session:
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?
and MORE!!
Other Homeschooling 101 Informational
Meetings:
If
your support group would like to host an Info Meeting, or if you would
like to become a part of our Homeschooling 101 Presentation Team, please contact us via our
website. We will provide training and materials.
BECOME
A MENTOR!!
If
you are a veteran home school mom or dad homeschool group leader and
would like to stay connected to the homeschooling community by serving
in this way, we would love for you to consider becoming a Mentor! We
are recruiting Mentors for our Homeschool Mentor Program. Mentors
assist new homeschool families with getting started on their journey.
It is not a
tutoring service or classes for homeschool students. This is a ministry to parents who
are seeking guidance in getting started homeschooling their
children.
For more information, please contact us via our website.
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~~What's Inside This Issue ~~
(Click on the links below)
MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
July 2019
JULY 2&3 -- Kimbell (Pictures & Pages): Moon, by Allison Oliver
JULY 4 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Horse Club Rodeo Event
JULY 4 -- Dallas Arboretum: Window to the Wild Bird Show
JULY 5 -- Nash Farm (First Friday): Keeping Cool
JULY 5 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Fishing (3-16y)
JULY 5 -- Lake Mineral Wells: Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
JULY 5 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
JULY 6 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Women & Horses
JULY 6 -- Wichita Falls: Library Book Sale
JULY 6 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Walk
JULY 6 -- Star Parties: Stargeezer's Star Party
JULY 6 -- Lake Mineral Wells: Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry & Stories
JULY 6 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: River Expedition; Cast Iron Camp Cooking; Star Party
JULY 6 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Weaving Patterns
JULY 7 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Fishing (3-16y)
JULY 7 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Mystery Hike; Bug Buddies
JULY 8-10 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Nature Connection Summer Camp
JULY 8-12 -- Heritage Farmstead: Pioneer Camp Session III
JULY 8-12 -- River Bend Nature Center (Camp): Mad Science Lab
JULY 9 -- Japanese Gardens: Docent Tours
JULY 9 -- Fossil Rim: Composting/Keyhold Gardening
JULY 10 & 13 -- Dallas Heritage Village: Barnyard Buddies
JULY 11-14 -- NTPA: The Lion King, Jr (Plano)
JULY 12-AUG 17 -- HEART Partner Artisan Center Thtr (Main Stg): Aida
JULY 12-20 -- NTPA: Be More Chill (Plano)
THROUGH JULY 13 -- Artisan Center Theater (Children's): Shrek the Musical Jr
JULY 13 -- Star Parties: Frisco Star Party
JULY 13 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Wonders of Water: It's Your Planet
JULY 13 -- Kerrville: Library Book Sale
JULY 13 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Hike
JULY 13 -- Lake Mineral Wells: Night Sounds
JULY 13 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Overlook Hike; Moonshiner's Hike
JULY 13 -- Kimbell Mus (Childrens wkshp): I Love Nature: Painting Big w/Claude Monet
THROUGH JULY 14 -- Dallas Museum: Jonas Wood
JULY 14 -- HEART Partner Camp Tonkawa: Junior Horsemanship Day Camp
JULY 14 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Spear Throwing; Edible Plant Hike
JULY 15-19 -- Heritage Farmstead: Creek Camp Session II
JULY 17-28 -- HEART Partner Dallas Summer Musicals: Hello Dolly (Betty Buckley)
JULY 18-21 -- NTPA: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Fairview)
JULY 19 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
JULY 20 -- Mineola: Library Book Sale
JULY 20 -- Japanese Gardens: Japanese Tea Ceremony
JULY 20 -- HEART Partner LLELA: My First Fish (ages 5+)
JULY 20 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Weaving Patterns
JULY 20 -- Star Parties: Cedar Hill Star Party
JULY 20 -- TX Discovery Garden: Welcome to the Dark Side
JULY 20 -- Cedar Hill SP: Kayaking 101
JULY 20 -- Lake Mineral Wells: Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
JULY 20 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: River Expedition; Survival Series
JULY 21 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Mystery Hike; Make Geocache
JULY 22-26 -- River Bend Nature Center (Camp): Junior Engineer
JULY 23 -- Heritage Farmstead (A Day on the Farm): Life on the Blackland Prairie
JULY 23-24 -- Nasher: Destination Dallas - Summer Architecture Wkshp (by application)
JULY 25 -- Dallas Arboretum: Christmas in July
JULY 25-27 -- Plano: Library Book Sale
JULY 25-28 -- NTPA: James & the Giant Peach, Jr (Willow Bend)
JULY 26 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Night Hike (ages 5+)
JULY 26-AUG 3 -- NTPA: Emma! A Pop Musical (Fairview)
JULY 27-AUG 31 -- HEART Partner Artisan Center Theater (Children's): Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure
JULY 27 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Guided Kayak Tour (ages 7+)
JULY 27 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Weaving Patterns
JULY 27 -- Star Parties: Stars on the Rock (4th Sat)
JULY 27 -- TX Discovery Garden: Native Plants Symposium
JULY 27 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: River Expedition; Overlook Hike
JULY 28 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Edible Plant Hike
JULY 29 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Archery (6-14y)
JULY 30 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Fishing (3-16y)
August 2019
AUG 1-31 -- Dallas Arboretum: August Dollar Days
AUG 2 -- "Start Right; Finish Strong" Bookfair & Conference -- Richardson, Texas
AUG 2 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
AUG 2-3 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Primitive LLELA (5 and up)
AUG 3 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Nature Walk
AUG 3 -- Star Parties: Stargeezer Star Party
AUG 3 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Seaside Explorers
AUG 3 -- Nash Farm (First Friday): Pickles
AUG 3 -- Nasher (1st Sat): Free Admission
AUG 3 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: River Expedition; Star Party
AUG 4 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Fishing (3-16y)
AUG 4 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Mystery Hike; Bug Buddies
AUG 5 & 6 -- Fossil Rim: Summer Special
AUG 5 & 6 -- Fossil Rim: Biodiversity
AUG 6 -- FW Botanic Garden: Bella's Book Club
AUG 6&7 -- Kimbell (Pictures & Pages): The Deaf Musicians, by Pete Seeger/Paul Jacobs
AUG 7-8 -- HEART Partner Dallas Summer Musicals: Fiddler on the Roof
AUG 9 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Fishing (3-16y)
AUG 10 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Perseids Meteor Shower Watch Party
AUG 10 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Overlook Hike
AUG 10 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Seaside Explorers
AUG 10 -- Star Parties: Frisco Star Party
AUG 11 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Paint w/a Ranger; Edible Plant Hike
AUG 13 -- Japanese Gardens: Docent Tours
AUG 14 -- FW Botanic Garden: Seedlings Kids Program
AUG 16 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
THROUGH AUG 17 -- Artisan Center Thtr (Main Stg): Aida
AUG 17 -- Star Parties: Cedar Hill Star Party
AUG 17 -- Japanese Gardens: Japanese Tea Ceremony
AUG 17 -- HEART Partner LLELA: Saturday at the Cabin
AUG 17 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Seaside Explorers
AUG 17 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Riveer Expedition; Mystery Hike; Make Geocae
THROUGH AUG 18 -- Nasher: Sheila Hicks: Seize, Weave Space
THROUGH AUG 18 -- Nasher: Pairings: Sculpture in Nasher & Rachovsky Collection
AUG 18 -- LLELA: Guided Kayak Tour
AUG 20 -- FW Botanic Garden: Little Sprouts
AUG 24 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Fossil Dig
AUG 24 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Seaside Explorers
AUG 24 -- Star Parties: Stars on the Rock (4th Sat)
AUG 25 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: Fossil Dig
AUG 25 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Fishing (3-16y)
AUG 30 - Dinosaur Valley SP: Night Hike
AUG 30-SEPT 1 -- DSO (Movies in Concert): Star Wars Episode V: Empire Strikes Back
AUG 30-SEPT 28 -- HEART Partner Artisan Center Thtr (Main Stg): The Ark
THROUGH AUG 31 -- HEART Partner Artisan Center Theater (Children's): Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure
AUG 31 -- Kimbell (Kids Drop In): Seaside Explorers
AUG 31 -- Oliver Nature Park: Intro to Archery
AUG 31 -- Dinosaur Valley SP: River Expedition
JUN-JULY-AUG
Summer Zoo Classes for all students
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 -- Hurs t
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. North Texas Performing Arts -- Dallas, Frisco, Plano, Fairview
67. Park Cities Studios/The Dallas Conservatory -- Dallas
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. PEACH -- Plano
109. REACH -- Rockwall
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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FEATURED ARTICLE
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 23 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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FEATURED ARTICLE
Looking for a Way to Serve Homeschoolers?
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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FEATURED ARTICLE
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.
2018-19 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: Tuesdays
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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 2020 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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BEDFORD -- MAY 11
Time: Sat 10:30-4
Location: Bedford Public Library
2424 Forest Ridge Dr
817-952-2350
Books: 4,000 books; sorted; .50 each
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DALLAS -- MAY 21-25
Time: Wed 10-7:45, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10-5:45
Location: Skillman Southwestern Library
5707 Skillman St
214-670-6078
Books: Most items 50-$2; Fri half price; Sat $8/bag; ($6/bag for 5 or more bags). Discounts added at 3:00 Sat.
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DALLAS -- SEPT 7-14
Time: Sat: 10am-5pm; Fri: 1-5pm; Sat: 10am-5pm
Location: The Lakewood Library Friends June Leftwich Book Sale
6121 Worth Street
214-670-1376
Books: .50-$3; bag sale during final hours
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DECATUR -- MAY 9-11; SEPT
Time: Fri: 10-6; Sat: 10-2
Location: Decatur Public Library
1700 Hwy 51S
940-393-0290
Books: Paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's half price
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FLOWER MOUND -- AUG 2-4; OCT 18-20
Time: Sat: 11-5pm; Sun: 1-4pm
Location: Flower Mound Public Library
3030 Broadmoor Lane
972-874-6151
Books: 90% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; Includes audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, computer programs, records; paperbacks $1; hardcovers most $2; Sun: includes special clearance prices
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IRVING -- JUNE 7-9
Time: Fri & Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: 1-4pm
Location: Irving Public Library
3000 Rock Island Rd
972-721-2628
Books: 50% donated; 50% hardcover; sorted; paperbacks .50-$1; hardcovers $1
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KERRVILLE -- MAY 11; JUNE 8; JULY 13, AUG 10; SEPT 14; OCT 12; NOV 9; DEC 14
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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LEWISVILLE --SEPT
Time: Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 1-5pm
Location: Lewisville Public Library
1197 W Main St
972-315-9052
Books: 7,000 books; 65% donated; 90% hardcover; sorted; .25-$2; children's & YA bks $5/box
3,000 books; 100% donated; 40% hardcover; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1; children's .25-.50
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MARSHALL -- MAY 10-18; AUG 9-17; OCT 11-19
Time: Sat: 9:30am-3pm; Mon, Tue, Thur: 9:30-7pm; Wed, Fri: 9:30-5
Location: Friends of Marshall Public Library
300 S Alamo
903-935-4465, ext 4466
Books: paperbacks .50; hardcovers $1
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MINEOLA -- JUNE 15; JULY 20; AUG 17, SEPT 21, OCT 19, NOV 16; DEC 21
Time: Sat: 9am-2pm
Location: Mineola Memorial Library
1721 N Pacific St
9903-569-2767
Books: 100% donated; sorted; not 'picked over'; no buyer restrictions; paperbacks .25, 5/$1; hardcovers .75, 2/$1; $5/bag
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PLANO -- JULY 25-27
Time: Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-3pm
Location: Friends of Plano Public Library
at Plano Event Center
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy
Books: 100% donated; sorted; paperbacks .25, 5/$1; hardcovers .75, 2/$1; $5/bag
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SANGER -- SEPT 14
Time: Sat: 8am-4pm
Location: Sanger Public Library
501 Bolivar St
940-458-3257
Books: .50/paperbacks; $2/hardcovers
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TEMPLE -- AUG 28-31
Time: Wed, Thur: 10am-8pm; Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat: 10am-4pm
Location: Friends of the Library Bookstore
7th & Austin
940-263-9403
Books: 60,000+ books; 100% donated; 70% hardcover; sorted; no buyer restrictions; $1-$2
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WICHITA FALLS -- MAY 4; JUNE 1; JULY 6; AUG 1-31; SEPT 7; OCT 5
Time: Sat: 8am-1pm
Location: Friends of the Library Bookstore
7th & Austin
940-263-9403
Books: 99% donated; 70% hardcover, Bookstore half price sale, 1st Saturday of each month. In case of severe weather, sale will be postponed until the following Saturday.
August Book Sale for the entire month!
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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.
Register for 2019-2020 Classes
Classes Begin AUGUST 12
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
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 (4)
MAY 31-JUNE 2 -- Girls Horsing Around Camp
JUNE 2019
JUNE 9-14 -- Week in the Woods Summer Camp
JUNE 18-20 -- Western Days Girls Session
JUNE 25-27 -- Western Days Boys Session
JUNE 26 -- Primitive Survival Day Camp (5)
JUNE 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
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.
MAY 25-27 -- Memorial Day Weekend
Cost: Free with Paid Garden Admission
Active & Retired Military & first responders received FREE Admission (with valid ID)
$2 hot dogs and root beer floats. Emporium Pies’ ice cream truck, complimentary face painters and a petting zoo are onsite all weekend from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Live music every day at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn from 2-4 p.m. See website for more details
MAY 25 - JULY 31 -- Summer at the Arboretum
The gardens often reach their most lush and beautiful state during our summer festival!
Summer at the Arboretum might surprise you. Our gardens remain lush, green and happy, full of entrancing beauty. Thousands of feet of misters, a host of beautiful water features and hundreds of shade trees combine to offer a cooling experience that makes the garden all the more stunning. Whether you want to get outside with the family for a picnic, enjoy an amazing concert set against sunset over White Rock Lake, you’ll find a wonderful way to spend the day at the Arboretum during the summer.
JUNE 15 & 16 -- Fathers Day Weekend at Dallas Arboretum
Cost: Free with Paid Garden Admission
Schedule: All weekend dads receive a complimentary iced tea at Terrace Caf� and Caf� on the Green
Sat & Sun:
9am-5pm: Car Show, featuring Classic Chassis Car Club Dallas.
10am-2pm: Volunteer Advisory Board is on site to take family pictures for a donation in Val Late Garden.
11am-2pm: Food Trucks available: Rick's BBQ Smokehouse & Just Encased
2-4pm: Enjoy live music performances at the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn
The Vinyl Stripes: Rockabilly Surf Music (Sat); The Blandelles oldies rock and roll covers (Sun)
Sun:
10:30am: Window to the Wild bird show is on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Law
JUNE 29 & 30 -- Winner of Excellence for Military Concert Bands, the 36th Infantry Division Band
Noon-2pm
Enjoy our nations’ patriotic classics and some contemporary and jazz musical surprises.
JULY 4 -- Window to the Wild Bird Show
10:30am: Martin Rutchik Concert Stage & Lawn
2-4pm: Watch Rushmore Band perform on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn from 2-4 p.m. to honor our nation’s birthday.
JULY 25 -- Christmas in July
9am-5pm, Pecan Grove
Celebrate Christmas in July with Santa Claus live in the garden. The Volunteer Advisory Board is onsite to take family photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a donation. Enjoy a viewing of the movie, Home Alone, in Rosine Hall and a special performance by Christmas carolers following the movie. Holiday music is playing throughout the garden all day. Enjoy a sneak preview of the Holiday Village Exhibit, debuting in November 2019. Guests can see one of the village houses on display in the Pecan Grove.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Featured Discounts: click here
BOGO WEDNESDAYS (except August)
Buy one, get one admission every Wednesday
AUGUST 1-31 -- AUGUST DOLLAR DAYS:
9am-5pm
In August, we are celebrating Dollars Days with $2 general admission, $2 children’s garden admission, $5 parking, and budget friendly menu items at the Terrace Caf� including $2 hot dogs and root beer floats, $4 brownie sundaes, $1 sodas and frozen popsicles.
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);
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
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39. FORT WORTH NATURE CENTER AND REFUGE PROGRAMS
Location: 9601 Fossil Ridge Road
Fort Worth, TX 76135
www.fwnaturecenter.org
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
May 2019
MAY 19 -- Canoe Fest
Noon -4pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission), Cash only please
Meet at Canoe Launch
Whether you are a novice or a canoeing enthusiast, come paddle and enjoy nature along the river. All equipment is provided. Children must be 5 years or older and accompanied by a parent or guardian.
No Registration Required, First Come First Served
MAY 27 -- Bison Feeding Hayrides
10am
Cost: $16/person ages 3+; Under 3 free but must sit on adult's lap
Join us on a hayride and assist us in feeding our bison. Learn about their historic ecological role and the important service they provide to the Refuge. Along the way, you will hear about the many habitats and the history of the Nature Center. Meet at the Hardwicke Interpretive Center.
Pre-registration Required: 817-392-7413
June 2019
JUNE 1 -- Small Grazers of the Prairie (ages 5 & up)
1:30-3pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike to explore the grasshoppers residing on the prairie and forest margins. You will be surprised at all the different species we have and their grazing impacts on the plant community.
Pre-Registration Recommended
JUNE 3 -- Early Birds
8:30-10:30am
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Wake up early and beat the heat like the birds. Hike with us in wooded areas in search of raptors and songbirds. Outdoor activity, come prepared.
Pre-Registration Required
JUNE 8 -- Insectigators
1:30-3pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Have you ever wondered why insect bodies are so hard? Join us and learn about everything that makes an insect an insect. We will also go out and catch some insects and identify them and make a praying mantis craft.
Pre-Registration Recommended
JUNE 22 -- Native Bees
1:30-2:30pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Did you know that honey bees are not actually native to North America? However, there are 4,000 different species that are native to our continent. Come learn about their natural history and what roles they play in our ecosystem.
Pre-Registration Preferred
JUNE 23 -- Wonderful Worms
1:30-2:30pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
There is more to earthworms than you may think. We will reveal their roles in the ecosystem and the different types of earthworms; from the kind you want to fish with to the kind that make great composters.
Pre-Registration Recommended
JUNE 29 -- Spiders & Webs
1:30-3pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
Discover the incredible diversity of the local spider community. Often misunderstood, these arachnids play an important role in their ecosystem and are beneficial to our society. Join us as we take a closer look at these incredible hunters and the webs they create.
Pre-Registration Recommended
JUNE 30 -- Trinity's Basking Turtles
1:30-2:30pm
Cost: $5 (with paid admission)
We often see turtles soaking up the sun's rays on the banks of rivers, streams, and ponds. Join us as we view and learn about the common basking turtles of the Trinity River.
Pre-Registration Recommended
July 2019
Events Not Available at time of Publication
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40. FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN PROGRAMS
The garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest botanic garden in Texas.
Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth 76107
June 2019
JUNE 11 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
JUNE 15 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.
July 2019
JULY 9 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
JULY 20 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.
August 2019
AUGUST 13 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
AUGUST 17 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.
Sept 2019
SEPTEMBER 10 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
SEPTEMBER 21 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.
Oct 2019
OCTOBER 8 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
OCTOBER 19 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.
Nov 2019
NOVEMBER 12 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
NOVEMBER 16 -- Japanese Tea Ceremony
11:30am-12:45pm
Cost: $30/person (price includes ticket to Japanese Garden)
Take part in an authentic Japanese tea ceremony set in the Japanese Garden (June, July, and August Tea Ceremonies are usually held indoors due to heat).
This monthly delight is provided by the Fort Worth Japanese Society. Participants will have a reserved seat to watch the tea ceremony performance. Guests will be able to ask questions and sample the tea.
Dec 2019
DECEMBER 10 -- Docent Tours of Japanese Gardens
10am-11am
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.
FAMILY & CHILDREN PROGRAMS
Little Sprouts Program (Third Tuesdays)
MAY 21, JUNE 18, AUGUST 20
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) (Ages 4-6)
MAY 8, JUNE 12, AUGUST 14
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
Saturdays in May, June
10am:Hike 1-2pm: Activities
Cost: FREE to the public
Location: Bring the whole family every Saturday for outdoor learning in the special places of the Garden.
*Meeting locations may vary month to month.
If you plan to participate: Click to email
For More Info: Click Here
Bella's Book & Nature Club(1st Tuesdays)
MAY 7, JUNE 4, AUGUST 6
10:30am-11:30am
Cost: $10/family
Location: BRIT
Children ages 18 months to 5 years and their families join Bella the Begonia for story time and guided outdoor exploration. Includes take home extension activities, a treasure box for collecting nature’s treasures, and seasonal journals
If you plan to participate: Click to email
Additional Info: Click Here
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41. FORT WORTH JAPANESE GARDENS
Location: 3400 Japanese Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Hours: Winter (October-April): 9am-5pm
Summer (May-October): 8am-6pm
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
See FW Botanic Garden Events
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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
MAY 25 -- Breakfast with the Beasts
9-10am
Cost:$30/adults; $22/children
Includes continental breakfast & Zoo admission
Bring your little animals to eat breakfast with our little animals! Join us for the next gathering of the Fort Worth Zoo’s Breakfast Club to meet some new furry, feathered and scaled friends and learn more about them from our Animal Outreach staff. Designed for families with children ages 3 to 10 years.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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:
Apr. 2, 16 | Savanna
May 7, 21 | Desert
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:
Apr. 2, 16 | Island Formation: Volcanoes and Biodiversity
May 7, 21 | Natural Hazards and Environmental Issues
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
May Classes
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 Classes
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 Classes
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
August Classes
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
September Classes
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/
May Events:
MAY 31 -- Fun on the Farm: Fire Safety w/Plano Fire Dept
$11 (includes child & adult)
$8/additional child; $3/additional adult
Meet members of our Plano Fire Department, and see a real fire truck! We will learn about fire safety and have fun on the farm. 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.
Registration Required: Register Online or 972-881-0140
June Events
JUNE 3-7 -- Pioneer Camp Session I
Pioneer Camp encourages campers to put away the gadgets of today and experience farm life in the middle of Plano. It is 4 hours of good old fashioned fun with a smattering of chores which include caring for our sheep, chickens, turkeys, pigs, goats, and donkey. Where else can you experience days gone by with activities like Croquet, Graces, Horse shoes, Sack races and honest to goodness watermelon eatin’ contests? There will be time to cool off with water games which include a water fight and water relays. Recommended for ages 6-12.
To Register: Download Form & email to Lindsay Bradshaw or 1900 West 15th Street, Plano TX, 75075
JUNE 10-14 -- Pioneer Camp Session II
Pioneer Camp encourages campers to put away the gadgets of today and experience farm life in the middle of Plano. It is 4 hours of good old fashioned fun with a smattering of chores which include caring for our sheep, chickens, turkeys, pigs, goats, and donkey. Where else can you experience days gone by with activities like Croquet, Graces, Horse shoes, Sack races and honest to goodness watermelon eatin’ contests? There will be time to cool off with water games which include a water fight and water relays. Recommended for ages 6-12.
To Register: Download Form & email to Lindsay Bradshaw or 1900 West 15th Street, Plano TX, 75075
JUNE 19 -- Let's Get Mooving
$5/person
Pre-Register with 10 kids and receive 1 free Chaperone Ticket
Celebrate Dairy Month with "Let’s Get Mooving" where visitors can immerse themselves in farm life at the turn of the century. Let’s Get Mooving will feature Buttermilk the incredible milking cow and our Southwest Dairy Farmers’ Exhibit. Other activities throughout the day include feeding our chickens, wagon rides, washing clothes the old fashioned way and much more.
Register Online or 972-881-0140
JUNE 24-28 -- Creek Camp Session I
Creek Camp is the perfect opportunity for campers to GET OUTSIDE and PLAY. At Creek Camp our campers have fun with science while keeping cool during our hot Texas summer! The highlight of Creek Camp is a daily trip down to the creek to explore plant and animals life. Campers will also conduct experiments, learn to be a part of a team and have a better understanding of what life was like over 100 years ago. In an effort to keep cool there will be a myriad of water games. Recommended for ages 6-12.
To Register: Download Form & email to Lindsay Bradshaw or 1900 West 15th Street, Plano TX, 75075
July Events
JULY 8-12 -- Pioneer Camp Session III
Pioneer Camp at the Heritage Farmstead Museum encourages campers to put away the gadgets of today and experience farm life in the middle of Plano. It is 4 hours of good old fashioned fun with a smattering of chores which include caring for our sheep, chickens, turkeys, pigs, goats, and donkey. Where else can you experience days gone by with activities like Croquet, Graces, Horse shoes, Sack races and honest to goodness watermelon eatin’ contests? There will be time to cool off with water games which include a water fight and water relays. Recommended for ages 6-12.
To Register: Download Form & email to Lindsay Bradshaw or 1900 West 15th Street, Plano TX, 75075
JULY 15-19 -- Creek Camp Session II
Creek Camp is the perfect opportunity for campers to GET OUTSIDE and PLAY. At Creek Camp our campers have fun with science while keeping cool during our hot Texas summer! The highlight of Creek Camp is a daily trip down to the creek to explore plant and animals life. Campers will also conduct experiments, learn to be a part of a team and have a better understanding of what life was like over 100 years ago. In an effort to keep cool there will be a myriad of water games. Recommended for ages 6-12.
To Register: Download Form & email to Lindsay Bradshaw or 1900 West 15th Street, Plano TX, 75075
JULY 23 -- A Day on the Farm: Life on the Blackland Prairie
$5/person
Pre-Register at least 10 kids and and receive one Free Chaperone Ticket
Stroll through our four acres, feed our chickens, and tour the historic Farrell Wilson House. Hands on activities include feeding the chickens, milking Buttermilk the Incredible Milking Cow, washing clothing the old fashioned way, and so much more! Perfect for summer camps, daycare, home-school groups, or families.
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47. LEWISVILLE LAKE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AREA
Location: 201 E. Jones Street, Lewisville, TX 75057
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.
MAY 2019
MAY 4 -- 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.
Registration Not Required
MAY 11 -- 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.
MAY 18 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
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. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared: the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.
MAY 18 -- Night Hike
7pm-9pm
Cost: $10/person + $5 per vehicle entry
Join our trail guides as they lead a twilight stroll down one of LLELA’s nature trails. We may hear some bumps in the night, but have no fear...it’s probably just an armadillo. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience. Ages 5 and up.
Registration Required by 11am on Friday, May 17
Register Online or 972.219.3550
MAY 25 -- Spring Prairie Walk
9am-11am
Cost: $5/vehicle (cash or check only)
RSVP Required: Via email or 469.635.5481
June 2019
JUNE 4 -- 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.
Registration Not Required
JUNE 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.
JUNE 15 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
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. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared: the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.
JUNE 21 -- Guided Kayak Tour (ages 7 and up)
1pm-3pm
Cost: $25/person + $5 per vehicle entry (cash or check only)
All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA on the longest day of the year! Both are havens for wildlife, including turtles, frogs, fish, beavers, and many other species. All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics.
Registration is required by 11 am Thursday, June 20
To Register: See instructions
July 2019
JULY 6 -- 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.
Registration Not Required
JULY 13 -- Night Hike (ages 5 and up)
8pm
$10/person
Join our trail guides as they lead a twilight stroll down one of LLELA’s nature trails. We may hear some bumps in the night, but have no fear...it’s probably just an armadillo. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience.
Registration required by 11 am on Friday July 12th.
Register Online or 972-219-3550
JUNE 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.
JULY 20 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
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. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared: the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.
JULY 20 -- My First Fish (ages 5 and up)
9am-11am
Cost: $3.50/person
Location: Lone Star Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park,
1301 S. Railroad Street, Lewisville TX 75057
Ready? Set? Cast! Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Certified Angler Educators and learn how to prepare a rod, bait a hook, and casting techniques. You can catch your first fish at any age but for this program ages 5 and up are welcome! Adults 17 and older must have a valid Texas freshwater fishing license. Visit tpwd.texas.gov for details
Registration Required: click here
JULY 26 -- Night Hike (ages 5 and up)
8pm
$10/person
Join our trail guides as they lead a twilight stroll down one of LLELA’s nature trails. We may hear some bumps in the night, but have no fear...it’s probably just an armadillo. Howling coyotes, hooting owls, and other nocturnal sounds will provide an out-of-the-ordinary hiking experience.
Registration required by 11 am on Friday July 22.
Register Online or 972-219-3550
JULY 27 -- Guided Kayak Tour (ages 7 and up)
1pm-3pm
Cost: $25/person + $5 per vehicle entry (cash or check only)
All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA on the longest day of the year! Both are havens for wildlife, including turtles, frogs, fish, beavers, and many other species. All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics.
Registration is required by 11 am Thursday, July 26
To Register: See instructions
August 2019
AUGUST 2-3 -- Primitive LLELA (ages 5 and up)
Begins 6pm Aug 2 & Ends 3pm Aug 3
$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! $25 per person, ages 5 and up are welcome, and registration is required. Ask about our discounts for parties of four or more!
What's Provided: 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.
Registration Required: Register Online or 972.219.3550
AUGUST 3 --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.
Registration Not Required
AUGUST 10 -- Perseid's Meteor Shower Watch Party (ages 5 and up)
11pm - 1am
$5/person
Trek out to the prairie and see a piece of LLELA not accessible to the public where we can observe the night sky. During this special edition of our Stars on the Prairie series, we will be treated to the peak showing of the Perseid Meteor Shower as we look at constellations, planets, and satellites!
Registration Required: Register Online or call 972.219.3550
Registration closes on Friday, August 9th at 11 am.
AUGUST 17 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
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. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared: the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.
AUGUST 18 -- Guided Kayak Tour (ages 7 and up)
9am-11am
$20/person
Drift under willows, float past reeds and cattails, and see what wildlife we encounter on either McWhorter Creek or the Beaver Pond at LLELA. Both are havens for wildlife, including turtles, frogs, fish, beavers, and many other species. All skill levels are welcome and all equipment is provided. LLELA instructors will give an intro to kayaking and water safety basics. Ages 7 and up.
Registration Required by 11 am August 17
To Register: See instructions
Sept 2019
SEPT 7 -- 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.
Registration Not Required
SEPT 21 -- A Chance to Hike (Special Needs Hike)
FREE Nature Walk
This guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile long hike!
No reservations required.
SEPT 21 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
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. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared: the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.
October 2019
OCT 5 -- 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.
Registration Not Required
OCT 19 -- A Chance to Hike (Special Needs Hike)
FREE Nature Walk
This guided nature walk for members of the Special Needs community will take place along the wide and level crushed-granite surface of the Cottonwood trail. We may see signs of deer, coyote, or bobcat, and maybe even see an armadillo during this mile long hike!
No reservations required.
OCT 19 -- Saturday at the Cabin
12-3pm
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. Free with entrance to LLELA!*
Come Prepared: the log house is located about 0.25 mile from the Cicada Pavilion parking lot, along the Cottonwood Trail. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Registration is not required.
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.
JUNE 7 -- Fun on the Farm
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Play games, make clay marbles, & other homemade toys
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here
JULY 5 -- Keeping Cool
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Learn how settlers on the Grapevine Prairie kept cool in Texas
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here
AUG 2 -- Pickles
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Make "Meme's Pickles" with the last of the summer harvest.
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here
SEPT 6 -- Frontier Travel
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Pack a trunk for the farmhands' journey
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here
OCT 4 -- Cowboy Cooking
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Cowhands stop at the farm to cook up grub
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here
NOV 1 -- Sports & Recreation
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Experience 19th century leisure sports
Registration Required. Space is limited.
To Purchase Tickets: click here
DEC 6 -- Christmas Decorating
10am-Noon
Cost: $3/person ages 3 and up
Details: Decorate the farmhouse while enjoying cookies & 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.
MAY 3 & 4 -- Cheese Making
Choose one session: Friday 6pm or Saturday 10am
Cost: $35/person
Learn the basics of cheese making.
Tickets: Click Here
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.
Tickets: Click Here
Events:
OCT 19 -- 19th Annual Nash Farm Fall Round-Up
10am-2pm
Nash Farm, 626 Ball St
Free Admission, but some activities require coupons.
Concessions available for purchase
Jump feet-first into fall during Grapevine’s Fall Round-Up. This family-friendly event takes you back in time. Events include an Agricultural Expo where guests can learn about processing grain, see farm animals, enjoy campfire cooking demos, make apple pie, experience rope making, pony rides and more. A historic carnival includes old-fashioned games, bucket brigade races and other competitions. The Farmers Institute, located just outside Nash Farmhouse, will have demonstrations on farm skills, such as maintaining livestock, carpentry, sewing and food preservation.
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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 at Oliver Nature Park
May Programs
MAY 26 -- Kayaking at Britton Park (ages 7-17)
2pm-4pm
$22/person by May 23; $24/person
We will go out in dual-seated kayaks along the creek on Joe Pool Lake. Participants will enjoy a scenic paddle looking for wildlife and plants with a naturalist. We will also instruct on safety, proper techniques, and a eco-friendly approach to paddle Each child ages 7-17 years must be accompanied by an adult on the tour.
Pre-registration required: click here
MAY 31 -- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
1pm-2pm
$7/person on or before May 28; $9/person after May 28
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.) Pre-registration required.
Pre-registration required: click here
June Programs
JUNE 2 -- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
6pm-7pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
JUNE 15-16 -- Family Camping Event
11am
$25/family of up to 2 adults and up to 4 children
Cedar Hill State Park
Spending time outdoors is fun, it's easier than you think! Don't have the gear? We do! The City of Mansfield is partnering with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to offer a Texas Outdoor family workshop this fall. We provide what you need for a fun camping experience at Cedar Hill State Park. For this low cost, one-night workshop, each family (group of up to six people) gets a campsite with nearby restrooms and the use of equipment including: tent, cots for two adults, foam sleeping pads for children, lantern, camp stove, cooking pots/pans and utensils, and a coffee press. You will bring: bedding, personal items and food. We even provide camping recipes. Only one person per family of six need to registrar. Pre-registration required by May 2nd at 11 am. Pets are not allowed on this camping trip.
Pre-Registration Required: click here
JUNE 23 -- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
6pm-7pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
July 2019
JULY 5 -- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
7pm-8pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
JULY 7 -- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
6pm-7pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
JULY 29 -- Intro to Archery (ages 6-10Y)
9am-10am
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here
JULY 29 -- Intro to Archery (ages 11-14Y)
10:15-11:15
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here
JULY 30 -- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
9pm-10pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
August 2019
AUGUST 4-- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
9pm-10pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
AUGUST 9-- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
9pm-10pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
AUGUST 25-- Intro to Fishing (3-16Y)
6-7pm
$7/person registered on or before May 30
$9/person registered on or after May 31
Join us for beginning fishing classes at Oliver Nature Park. We supply the equipment and bait! This class is for junior anglers ages 3-16. (All anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid Texas fishing license to fish in Mansfield Parks.)
Pre-Registration required: click here
AUG 31 -- Intro to Archery (ages 6-10Y)
9am-10am
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here
AUG 31 -- Intro to Archery (ages 6-10Y)
10:15am-11:15am
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-registration required: click here
AUG 31 -- Intro to Archery (ages 15+)
7:45am-8:45am
$17/participant
Class meets at McClendon Park West
Class is designed for beginning archers to learn the basics and good techniques with a USA Archery certified instructor. Bows and arrows are provided.
Pre-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: 10am-6pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 12pm-4pm
Closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and Independence Day
Admission:
Adults: $6
Children/Seniors $5.00
Military/Students (with ID) $5.00
Children ages 1 and under Free
Group Rate (10 or more): $5/person
EVENTS:
MAY 14-16 -- Dallas Zoo Animal Adventures
10am-Noon
Two Shows: 10am & 11:15am
$5/person (children & adults)
Babies under the age of 1 are free
The Dallas Zoo is coming to River Bend Nature Center May 14th, 15th, and 16th! There will be two animal shows each day at 10 am and 11:15 am. This 45-minute interactive program features animals from around the world! This program is open to schools and the public. Groups of 10 or more must call to reserve their spot. Don’t miss your chance to see these exotic animals up close and personal!
To Reserve your spot: 940-767-0843
Groups of 10 or More Register Online: Click here
CAMP RIVER BEND (ages 4-12)
It’s time to register for Summer Camps at River Bend Nature Center. Join in on all the cool activities and make new friends as you explore nature and science! Camps are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 12 pm. We have four camps to choose from this summer. You can come to one or all four!!
All forms must be received by the Wednesday before each Camp.
To Register: click here
JUNE 10-14 -- Camp River Bend: Dinosaurs Rock*
Ready, set, roar for dinosaurs! Campers will dig for dinosaur bones and fossils, build a dinosaur, discover dinosaurs that lived in Texas and create a fossil and dinosaur footprint.
JUNE 24-28 -- Camp River Bend: Animal Adventures*
Prepare to explore the world of animals! Campers will go on a track hunt, explore the critters in our pond, meet local animals, dissect an owl pellet, and make animal tracks!
JULY 8-12 -- Camp River Bend: Mad Science Lab*
Ready to step inside the mad science lab? Campers will explore the world of science from biology to geology, construct a science tool kit, extract DNA from strawberries, make a multitude of slime concoctions, build a battery, and make their own rock collections!
JULY 22-26 -- Camp River Bend: Junior Engineer*
Like to design, create, and build? Build a renewable energy gizmo, construct a bridge, build and launch a paper rocket, construct an earth shelter, and create a bristle bot!
October Programs
11th: Not-So-Scary Halloween (6 pm – 9 pm)*
November Programs
29th-30th: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
December Programs
6th-7th: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
13th-14th: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
20th-24th: ElectriCritters (6:30 pm -8:30 pm)
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.
May Programs
MAY 24 -- Volunteer Orientation
6pm-7:30pm
Learn all about our volunteer opportunities! Join Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, Rotary Club members, and DFW residents who are interested in our environment. No prior experience is required – you just need to have a desire to learn about nature and to convey your knowledge to our visitors!
June Programs
JUNE 1 -- Natural-Born Botanists
2pm-3pm
Insects make the best botanists. This talk is geared toward entomologists who would like to learn how to ID plants by what insects are found on them.
JUNE 15 -- Made for Shade
2pm-3pm
$15
We should all be using native plants in our landscapes. But information on natives is limited. Even more daunting is determining which of them will actually thrive in a shaded location. This presentation illustrates and discusses in detail the surprising number of our native species adapted to these challenging conditions.
July 2019
JULY 20 -- Welcome to the Dark Side
8pm-10pm
$10/adults; $8/seniors, $6/children; Free/ages 2 and under
There are ten times as many species of moths as there are butterflies worldwide and black lighting sheets will be set up to draw in these nocturnal pollinators.
JULY 27 -- Native Plants Symposium
8am-4pm
$15
Schedule, speaker & registration available soon
Celebrate the wealth of plant diversity in the Lone Star State! Learn about their uses and cultivation.
September 2019
SEPT 12 -- DIY Pumpkin Succulent Decor
10am-Noon
$24
Learn to use succulents to easily create seasonal decorations!
SEPT 14 -- DIY Pumpkin Succulent Decor
10am-Noon
$24
Learn to use succulents to easily create seasonal decorations!
November 2019
NOV 9 -- Nature-Inspired Holiday Decorations
10am-Nooon
$24
Learn how to create holiday decorations that are beautiful, affordable, sustainable
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:
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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:
MAY 25 -- Cactus Craze
10am-11am
Cedar Hill State Park
Come learn about Prickly Pear adaptations in Texas heat!
MAY 25 --Art in the Park
10am-11am
Cedar Hill State Park
MAY 27 -- Penn Farm Tour
10am-11am
Cedar Hill State Park
Take a step back in time to discover Penn Farm!
MAY 27 -- Penn Family Pastimes
11am-Noon
Cedar Hill State Park
Bring your family or a friend for some historic games!
June 2019
JUNE 29 -- Kayaking 101
9am-10:30am
Cedar Hill State Park
Join a park ranger to learn kayaking basics on Joe Pool Lake!
July 2019
JULY 20 -- Kayaking 101
9am-10:30am
Cedar Hill State Park
Join a park ranger to learn kayaking basics on Joe Pool Lake!
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:
MAY 24 -- Starrytelling
8:30pm-9:30pm
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Take a closer look at the night sky!
MAY 25 -- Wildflower Walk
9am-10am
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come see what's blooming at the park!
MAY 25 -- Venue for Vultures
2pm-3pm
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Did you know a group of Vultures is called a Venue?
MAY 25 -- Nature Journaling 101
4pm-5pm
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Looking for a hobby that will get you outside?
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:
MAY 31 -- Hike Into History
3pm-4:30pm
Eisenhower State Park
The natural and cultural resources that surround us have a story to tell. Hit the trail with us at Eisenhower to learn a little bit about what the resources of the Red River Valley say about us!
June 2019
JUNE 8 -- Eisenhower State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Dallas Area
(Full - waitlist forming)
Eisenhower State Park
Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.
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:
No Events Scheduled at this time
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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
MAY 25 - Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
June 2019
JUNE 1 -- Night Hike
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Discovery fun night time activities in the outdoors!
JUNE 8 -- Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
JUNE 15 --Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
JUNE 21 -- Texas Outdoor Family Leadership Training | Lake Mineral Wells State Park | (Application Open Until May 29)
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
The Texas Outdoor Family program provides 900+ families with a "Learn to Camp" experience in Texas State Parks each year. Could you help?
JUNE 22 -- Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
July 2019
JULY 5 -- Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
JULY 6 -- Cross Timbers Cowboy Poetry and Stories
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“Learning about our cowboy heritage can be fun!”
JULY 13 -- Night Sounds
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“After attending the Night Sounds program, I found my daughter sitting on the back porch the next night, not watching TV or playing video games, but listening to nature!” – Park Visitor
JULY 20 -- Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
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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
May 2019
MAY 18 -- Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
MAY 18 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
MAY 18 -- Ballroom Waltz
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Put on your dancin' shoes and join a Ranger as we explore the Ballroom Track Site!
MAY 19 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
MAY 19 -- Spear Throwing - Atlatl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the Bow and Arrow, there was the Atlatl!
MAY 24 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
MAY 25 -- Breakfast with a Ranger
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Bring your appetite for conversation as we enjoy a breakfast sampler cooked over the fire!
MAY 25 -- Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
MAY 25 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
MAY 25 -- Nature Journaling
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Make your hikes meaningful ― one word, sketch, or detail at a time!
MAY 25 -- Family Game Night
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join Ranger Asa and his family for an evening of great family games and fun!
MAY 26 - River Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River trails.
MAY 26 -- Make Your Own Geocache
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!
MAY 27 -- Memorial Day Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
MAY 27 -- Memorial Day Skins & Skulls
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Come and feel the fur of some the local mammals that call this park home!
June 2019
JUNE 1 - Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
JUNE 1 -- Survival Series
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ranger Asa teaches us how to survive in the wild!
JUNE 1 -- Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
JUNE 2 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
JUNE 2 -- Bug Buddies
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your very own bug buddy to take home!
JUNE 7 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
JUNE 8 -- Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
JUNE 8 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
JUNE 8 -- Nature Journaling
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Make your hikes meaningful ― one word, sketch, or detail at a time!
JUNE 9 -- Cowboy Breakfast
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Pull up a saddle and experience breakfast cowboy style!
JUNE 9 -- Mystery Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on this mysterious hike through the park!
JUNE 9 -- Make Your Own Geocache
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!
JUNE 15 -- Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
JUNE 15 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
JUNE 15 -- Survival Series
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ranger Asa teaches us how to survive in the wild!
JUNE 16 -- Spear Throwing - Atlatl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the Bow and Arrow, there was the Atlatl!
JUNE 16 -- Fossil Dig
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Try your hand at paleontology!
JUNE 21 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
JUNE 22 -- Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
JUNE 22 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
JUNE 22 -- Nature Journaling
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Make your hikes meaningful ― one word, sketch, or detail at a time!
JUNE 22 -- Moonshiner's Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a Moonshiner's adventure!
JUNE 23 -- Mystery Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on this mysterious hike through the park!
JUNE 23 -- Paint with a Ranger
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Call upon your creative side, grab a paint brush and paint what's in your heart!
JUNE 29 -- Bird Walk
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger for a guided bird walk through the park!
JUNE 29 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
JUNE 29 -- Survival Series
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ranger Asa teaches us how to survive in the wild!
JUNE 30 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
JUNE 30 -- Spear Throwing - Atlatl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the Bow and Arrow, there was the Atlatl!
July 2019
JULY 5 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
JULY 6 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
JULY 6 -- Cast Iron Camp Cooking
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Learn to cook with Ranger Chris using cast-iron.
JULY 6 -- Survival Series
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ranger Asa teaches us how to survive in the wild!
JUNE 6 -- Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
JULY 7 -- Mystery Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on this mysterious hike through the park!
JULY 7 -- Bug Buddies
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your very own bug buddy to take home!
JULY 13 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
JULY 13 -- Moonshiner's Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a Moonshiner's adventure!
JULY 14 -- Spear Throwing - Atlatl
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Before the Bow and Arrow, there was the Atlatl!
JULY 14 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
JULY 19 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
JULY 20 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
JULY 20 -- Survival Series
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Ranger Asa teaches us how to survive in the wild!
JULY 21 -- Mystery Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on this mysterious hike through the park!
JULY 21 -- Make Your Own Geocache
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!
JULY 27 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
JULY 27 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
JULY 28 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
August 2019
AUGUST 2 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
AUGUST 3 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
AUGUST 3 -- Star Party
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Celebrate the night sky and learn from real astronomers!
AUGUST 4 --Mystery Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on this mysterious hike through the park!
AUGUST 4 -- Bug Buddies
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your very own bug buddy to take home!
AUGUST 10 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
AUGUST 11 -- Paint with a Ranger
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Call upon your creative side, grab a paint brush and paint what's in your heart!
AUGUST 11 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
AUGUST 16 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
AUGUST 17 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
AUGUST 17 -- Moonshiner's Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join us on a Moonshiner's adventure!
AUGUST 18 -- Mystery Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger on this mysterious hike through the park!
AUGUST 18 - Make Your Own Geocache
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Create your own hidden treasure chest and join the phenomenon that is geocaching!
AUGUST 24 -- Overlook Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Grab your boots and join a Ranger for a hike to the best view in the park!
AUGUST 25 -- Fossil Dig
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Try your hand at paleontology!
AUGUST 25 -- Edible Plant Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Can I eat that? Find out with this ranger-led hike!
AUGUST 30 -- Night Hike
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Explore the sounds, smells, and sights of the park at night!
AUGUST 31 -- River Expedition
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a ranger as we explore the Paluxy River and all its wonders on foot!
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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:
MAY 2019
MAY 25 -- Wild Photography Walk
Tyler State Park
Discover the outdoors through your viewfinder.
MAY 25 -- Dragonflies: An Ode to Odonata
Tyler State Park
June 2019
JUNE 1 -- Dutch Oven Cooking: History in a Black Pot
Tyler State Park
Caution: You will be hooked!
JUNE 1 -- Wildfood Walk
Tyler State Park
Edible and useful plants
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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:
May 2019
MAY 18 -- Trail Beautification Day
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Volunteers needed to join us for a day of beautifying Lake Tawakoni State Park!
June 2019
JUNE 8 -- Dutch Oven Cooking
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Dutch Oven cooking with Ranger Rob and Volunteer Ranger Chuck!
July 2019
JULY 27 -- Learn to Kayak
Lake Tawakoni State Park
ALL CLASSES ARE FULL, REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Join a ranger to learn the basics of kayaking in a relatively shallow and protected cove. All equipment will be provided including kayaks and paddles.
August 2019
AUGUST 10 -- Perseids Meteor Shower 2019
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Come check out one of the brighter meteor showers of the year for 2019!
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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.
JUNE 8-JULY 13 -- Shrek the Musical, Jr.
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning smash hit film and outrageous Broadway musical.
Info & Tickets: click here
APR 12 -- ASL Interpreted
JULY 27 -AUGUST 31 -- Beat Bugs: A Musical Adventure
Based on the hit NETFLIX animated series and inspired by the music of The Beatles, this musical adaptation centers around five very tiny pals who explore the world and learn life lessons.
Info & Tickets: click here
AUG 23 -- ASL Interpreted
SEPTEMBER 13-OCTOBER 5 -- How I Became a Pirate
Sail off on a swashbuckling musical adventure when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Based upon the popular children's book.
Info & Tickets: click here
SEPT 27 -- ASL Interpreted
NOVEMBER 15-DECEMBER 21 -- Elf the Musical, Jr
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Info & Tickets: click here
DECEMBER 6 -- 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.
MAY 24-JUNE 29 -- Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Told entirely through song with the help of a main character Narrator, the musical follows preferred son Joseph. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ingratiates himself with Egyptian noble Potiphar, but ends up in jail after refusing the amorous advances of Potiphar’s wife. While imprisoned, Joseph discovers his ability to interpret dreams, and he soon finds himself in front of the mighty but troubled, Elvis-inspired, Pharaoh. Joseph’s solution to Egypt’s famine elevates him to Pharaoh’s right-hand man and reunites him with his family.
Info & Tickets: Click here
JUNE 11 -- Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (ASL Interpreted)
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASL INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING...
Info & Tickets : Click Here
JUNE 19 -- Spotlight on the 2020 Season
JULY 12-AUGUST 17 -- Aida
Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. An enslaved Nubian princess, Aida, finds her heart entangled with Radames, an Egyptian soldier who is betrothed to the Pharaoh's daughter, Amneris. As their forbidden love blossoms, Aida is forced to weigh her heart against the responsibility that she faces as the leader of her people. Aida and Radames' love for one another becomes a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity.
Info & Tickets : Click Here
AUGUST 6 -- Aida -- ASL Interpreted Section
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASL INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Info & Tickets : Click Here
AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 28 -- The Ark
A fresh take on a familiar tale, it’s the story of how one family learns to brave life’s rough waters by sticking together. Michael McLean, the renowned composer of more than 20 best-selling albums, gives us an incredibly uplifting score, ranging from pop to gospel. With songs that’ll have you dancing in the “isles,” and one of the most adventurous stories ever told, The Ark proves that, just like the waters, the depth of human emotion knows no bounds.
For More Information: Click Here
SEPTEMBER 17 -- The Ark -- ASL Interpreted Section
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASL INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Info & Tickets : Click Here
OCTOBER 11-NOVEMBER 9 -- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
Info & Tickets : Click here
NOVEMBER 5 -- The Hunchback of Notre Dame -- ASL Interpreted Section
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASL INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Info & Tickets : Click here
NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 21 -- It's a Wonderful Life
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Based on the 1946 holiday classic starring James Stewart, this delightful story is one that will charm audiences of all ages.
Info & Tickets : Click here
DECEMBER 17 -- It's a Wonderful Life -- ASL Interpreted Section
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASL INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Info & Tickets : Click here
Artisan Second Stage Productions:
M AY 9-25 -- Amon! The Ultimate Texan
Amon G. Carter, Sr. is returning in the world premiere of AMON! The Ultimate Texan written by renowned journalist and longtime Texan, Dave Lieber. The play honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Amon G. Carter, Sr., the legendary Fort Worth civic booster and benefactor. As O.K. Carter said in a recent Dallas Observer article about Mr. Lieber and the play, “It is difficult to find any person, in any city, anywhere, that has had an impact on a community as much as Amon Carter did. Even though he’s not there, he was there.”
Info & Tickets : Click here
MAY 16 -- Amon! The Ultimate Texas -- ASL Intrepreted Section
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE ASL INTERPRETED FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING...
Info & Tickets : 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/students & seniors; $15/adults
General: $10/students & seniors; $10/adults
Children up to age 3 are admitted free.
Purchase Tickets: online or 972-205-2782
Performances:
TBA
Homeschool Classes
TBA
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
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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
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!
2019-2020 Season - TBA
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:
2019 Season:
JUNE 14-22 -- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is one blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious.” Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car is magic, and has the ability to float and take flight. When the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself, the family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.
Filled with amazing stage spectacle and unforgettable songs, including the Academy Award nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is a high-flying fun-filled adventure that will dazzle audiences and Broadway Junior Stars alike.
Tickets go on sale 1 month prior to the first show date.
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).
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60. DALLAS CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMANCES
Location: Baker Theater
Rosewood Center for Family Arts
5938 Skillman Street, Dallas 75231
Box Office: 214-740-0051
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 $15-$40
For Ticket Information: Click Here
There is a $ 2 ticket fee per ticket, both online & over the phone.
2018-2019 Season:
(Please note that not all productions may be suitable for all audiences.)
May Peformances
MAY 3 - MAY 25, 2019 -- The Island of the Skog
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
June Performances
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
JUNE 22 @1:30pm -- Sensory-Friendly Performance
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
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61. DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS
Location: The Music Hall at Fair Park
909 1st Ave
Dallas, TX 75210
Discount: 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.)
MAY 14-26, 2019 -- Miss Saigon
Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Mis�rables. 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
2019-2020 Youth Concerts (Grades 3-6)
TBA
Parks Concerts -- FREE & Open to the Public
MAY 27 @8:15pm -- Concert & Fireworks (Memorial Day)
Location: 800 Doran Circle, Dallas, 75238
Rain Site: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora, Dallas 75201
MAY 29 @8:15PM -- Crawford Park
Location: 201 N. Prairie Creek Rd, Dallas, 75217
Rain Site: A+ Charter School Auditorium, 445 S. Master, Dallas 75217
JUNE 4 @8:15pm -- Fretz Park
Location: 6990 Belt Line Rd, Dallas 75254
Rain Site: TBD
JUNE 6 @8:15pm -- Kidd Springs Park
Location: 711 West Canty St, Dallas 75208
Rain Site: TBD
JUNE 11 @8:15pm -- Paul Quinn College
Location: 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas 75241
Rain Site: Grand Lounge at Paul Quinn College
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.
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.
For More Information: click here
Movies in Concert
AUG 30, 31 & SEPT 1 -- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
OCTOBER 31, NOVEMBER 1, 2, & 3 -- Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
NOVEMBER 27, 29, 30 & DECEMBER 1 -- Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone
JUNE 19, 20, 21, 2020 -- Coco
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
Family Series
SEPT 7 -- Carnival of the Animals
11am
Let Michael Krajewski, along with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, guide you through an enchanted land where animals come to life. Delight in the royal march of the stately lions, the hippity-hopping kangaroos, the lumbering elephants, a gracefully swimming swan and much more in a performance of Camille Saint-Sa�ns’ Carnival of the Animals.
Tickets to this concert are currently only available with a season subscription.
MARCH 7, 2020 -- Journey to Space
NASA images and videos projected above the orchestra make this Family concert an out-of-this-world experience. Guest conductor Carl Topilow and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra present classical favorites like Holst’s The Planets, and popular hits from space movies. Don’t miss 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apollo 13, Star Trek and of course iconic themes from John Williams like Super Man and Star Wars.
Tickets to this concert are currently only available with a season subscription.
2019-2020 Young Person's Concerts -- TBA
Designed to engage the interest of children of all ages, these concerts are open to school groups, home school groups and individuals.
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 --
MAY 17-26 Chitty Chitty Bang
Children's Theater Auditions
registration open now for summer 2019 classes click here
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65. GREATER DALLAS YOUTH ORCHESTRA
GDYO Concert Schedule --
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
NOV 3 -- Wind Symphony and Philharmonic
7:30pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: click here
NOV 10 -- GDYO Jazz Orchestra
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069
The GDYO Jazz Orchestra will share the stage with the TI Jazz Band with special guest Sean Jones
Tickets: click here
NOV 17 -- YPO, DSE & Sinfonietta
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
Tickets: click here
DEC 18 -- GDYO Holiday Magic
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
GDYO’s Annual Holiday Magic concert, featuring the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas
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. NORTH TEXAS PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMANCES
Location: Plano: Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216
(Chapel Hill entrance, 2nd floor) Plano, TX 75093
Frisco: Frisco Discovery Center: 8004 Dallas Pkwy #200 Frisco, TX 75034
Fairview: Fairview Youth Theatre, 302 Town Place, Fairview, TX 75069
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:
MAY 17-25 -- Alice in Wonderland (Plano)
MAY 23-26 -- The Addams Family (Plano)
MAY 23-26 -- Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical (Plano)
MAY 23-26 -- Seussical KIDS (Willow Bend)
MAY 24-30 -- Mary Poppins Jr (Latino Cultural Arts Center)
MAY 30-JUNE 2 -- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Willow Bend)
MAY 30-JUNE 2 -- Sleeping Beauty KIDS (Fairview)
JUNE 7-16 -- Newsies (Willow Bend)
JUNE 7-15 -- Fiddler on the Roof Jr
JUNE 7-15 -- Matilda
JUNE 7-16 -- Mary Poppins Jr (Frisco)
JUNE 8-15 -- Mary Poppins Jr
JUNE 20-23 -- Les Miserables, School Edition (Frisco)
JUNE 21-29 -- Mulan Jr (Plano)
JUNE 21-29 -- Nancy Blue: Girl Detective (Plano)
JULY 11-14 -- The Lion King Jr (Plano)
JULY 12-20 -- Be More Chill (Plano)
JULY 18-21 -- A Midsummer Night's Dream (Fairview)
JULY 25-28 -- James & the Giant Peach, Jr (Willow Bend)
JULY 26-AUG 3 -- Emma! A Pop Musical (Fairview)
Auditions:
MAY 16 & 30 @8:30pm - Willy Wonka Kids (Gr K-6)
Callbacks June 6
Performances: Aug 22-25 @Willow Bend Center of Arts
Audition: Prepare & memorize a 1-minutes monologue and 1-minutemusical theatre song
For More Info: click here
JUNE 3 & 5 @5pm-8pm-- The Knight at Dawn Kids (Gr 1-8)
Callbacks June 8
Performances: Aug 15-18 @Fairview Youth Theatre
Audition: Prepare & memorize a 1-minutes monologue and 1-minutemusical theatre song
For More Info: click here
JUNE 8 @9am-Noon & JUNE 9 @4pm-7pm -- Little Mermaid Jr (Gr 3-12)
Callbacks June 24
Performances Sept 13-15 at Willow Bend Center of the Arts
Audition: Prepare & memorize a 1-minutes monologue and 1-minutemusical theatre song
For More Info: click here
To Learn More: www.planochildrenstheatre.com
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67. 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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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
2019 Performances:
JUNE 14-23 --Songs from Shows You'll Never See at Shine
There are many musical theatre songs with beautiful and redemptive messages such as “Seasons of Love,” “You Will Be Found,” “Defying Gravity,” and more. While these songs may be from musicals that you’ll never see on our stage, we’re going to feature these songs in one production of show stoppers, power ballads, and energetic dance numbers!
Children's Theater Auditions
TBA
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:
OCT 6, 2018 - JUNE 2, 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
SEPT 14, 2019 - DEC 29, 2019 -- Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950
Gordon Parks was part of what author Richard Wright called “the new tide” of African-Americans who were pushing for respect and racial equality in the 1940s. Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, in collaboration with The Gordon Parks Foundation, Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940–1950 explores the early years of Parks’s career as an influential photographer who captured the essence of the civil rights movement in addition to breaking barriers for African-Americans.
FEB 8, 2020 - MAY 17, 2020 -- The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion
Artist Mark Dion will undergo a series of journeys through Texas retracing the footsteps of 19th-century explorers including ornithologist and artist John James Audubon, watercolorist Sarah Ann Lillie Hardinge, architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and botanist Charles Wright. The result of these trips will be a site-specific, large-scale installation created by Dion coupled with works on paper, paintings, and archival materials from the Amon Carter’s collection in the exhibition The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion opening February 2020.
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:
MARCH 24-JULY 14, 2019 -- Jonas Wood
Included with General Admission
The Dallas Museum of Art will present the first major solo museum exhibition of work by American painter Jonas Wood, one of the most influential and exciting artists of our time. Bringing together approximately 35 works across 13 years of Wood’s career, the exhibition Jonas Wood traces the artist’s fascination with psychology, memory, and the self to shed light on a practice that is both deeply personal and universal. Known for his colorful and compressed depictions of the people, places, and things that populate his daily life, Los Angeles-based painter Jonas Wood creates works that bear clear traces of his biography in both form and content. Wood’s grandfather was an amateur painter whose personal collection of art included works by Alexander Calder, Robert Motherwell, and Helen Frankenthaler. These artists, in addition to other modern masters ranging from Henri Matisse to David Hockney, have inspired Wood’s signature use of playful geometries, bold colors, and a distinct graphic style. Wood’s family members are recurrent characters in his paintings, as are the ceramics produced by his wife, artist Shio Kusaka, stressing the importance of familial dynamics in shaping identity, a notion central to his approach.
APRIL 6 - OCT 6, 2019 -- America Will Be! Surveying the Contemporary
Focus Installation
Included with General Admission
Drawing on works from the DMA’s permanent collection, this exhibition presents the ways in which contemporary artists engage with landscapes, broadly defined, exploring how our natural and built environments intersect with our representations of ourselves and our communities. The landscape has been both a traditional art historical genre and a means of mythologizing the origins of American history and culture as a colonial product, creating an image of unclaimed terrain that erased the people who already inhabited it.
MAY 19 - SEPT 1, 2019 -- Dior: From Paris to the World
Barrel Vault
Since his debut collection, art gallerist turned legendary couturier Christian Dior has generated an epic movement in fashion history. With lavish embroidery, luxurious fabrics, and elegant silhouettes, his designs were a revolutionary celebration of modern femininity when they emerged in Paris after World War II. Today, Dior’s global influence is as enduring and iconic as ever. Dior: From Paris to the World surveys more than 70 years of the House of Dior’s legacy, featuring a dynamic selection of over 100 haute couture dresses, as well as accessories, photographs, original sketches, runway videos, and other archival material. This exhibition profiles both Dior himself and subsequent artistic directors, including Yves Saint Laurent (1958–1960), Marc Bohan (1961–1989), Gianfranco Ferr� (1989–1996), John Galliano (1997–2011), Raf Simons (2012–2015), and Maria Grazia Chiuri (2016–present), all of whom have carried Dior’s vision into the 21st century.
THROUGH MAY 26, 2019 -- Woman Impressionist: Berthe Morisot
Admission: $16
Tickets: click here
Chilton II Gallery
Co-organized by the Mus�e national des beaux-arts du Qu�bec, the Barnes Foundation (Philadelphia), the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Mus�e d’Orsay, Paris, this international exhibition is dedicated to one of the founding members of the French Impressionist movement, Berthe Morisot (1841–95). Berthe Morisot, Woman Impressionist focuses on the artist’s treatment of the modern figure through approximately 70 paintings from public and private collections around the world. A timely reevaluation of Morisot’s legacy, this exhibition is the first dedicated presentation of her work to be held in the United States since 1987, the very first solo exhibition of her work in Canada, and the first time since 1941 that a French national museum will devote a show exclusively to this seminal and revolutionary Impressionist painter.
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:
MAY 7 -- Big & Little
HOMESCHOOL CLASS
Fourth Thursday of every month, with some exceptions.
Time: 11am-12:30pm
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:
MAY 23 or 24 -- Cut & Paste
11am-12:30pm
The Homeschool Class for Families offers an interactive Museum experience for children ages 6–12. Discuss works of art in the galleries, participate in a hands–on activity, and create a work of art in the studio. Class size is limited to 20 children. What would you include in a scrapbook about yourself? In May, peek into the life of American painter Jonas Wood through collage-like paintings of home interiors, family portraits, and other interests dear to his heart. Adults do not need a ticket.
When classes are filled, email familyprograms@DMA.org to be placed on the waiting list.
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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
JUNE 16, 2019 - SEPT 15, 2019 -- Monet: The Late Years
Monet: The Late Years is the first exhibition in more than 20 years dedicated to the final phase of Monet’s career. Through approximately 60 paintings, the exhibition will trace the evolution of Monet’s practice from 1913, when he embarked on a reinvention of his painting style that led to increasingly bold and abstract works, up to his death in 1926.
OCTOBER 27-JAN 26, 2020 -- Renoir: The Body, the Senses
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:
JULY 19 -- Light, Color, Monet!
Noon - 5pm
Celebrate the energy and excitement of big city life across the ages—from ancient Mexico and magical Venice, to beautiful Dresden, Germany and Fort Worth, Texas! Activities will include art making, gallery explorations, live performances, face painting, and a guest artist caricaturist.
Includes waived admission to the special exhibition Monet: The Late Years.
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
MAY 18 -- Landscape Mashups
MAY 25 -- Landscape Mashups
JUNE 1 -- Drawing Adventures
JUNE 8 -- Drawing Adventures
JUNE 22 -- Drawing Adventures
JULY 6 -- Weaving Patterns
JULY 20 -- Weaving Patterns
JULY 27 -- Weaving Patterns
AUG 3 -- Seaside Explorers
AUG 10 -- Seaside Explorers
AUG 17 -- Seaside Explorers
AUG 24 -- Seaside Explorers
AUG 31 -- Seaside Explorers
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:
MAY 7 -- Tap Tap Boom Boom by Elizabeth Bluemle
JUNE 4 -- Islandborn, by Junot Diaz
JUNE 5 -- Islandborn, by Junot D�az
JULY 2 -- Moon, by Alison Oliver
JULY 3 -- Moon, by Alison Oliver
AUG 6 - The Deaf Musicians, by Pete Seeger & Paul Jacobs
AUG 7 -The Deaf Musicians, by Pete Seeger & Paul Jacobs
Children's Workshops
$15/child plus one adult
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:
JUL 13 -- I Love Nature: Painting Big with Claude Monet
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:
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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
THROUGH AUGUST 18, 2019 -- The Art of the Brick
The Art of the Brick is very popular and has limited capacity! Advance online purchase is recommended to see this exhibition.
Featuring intriguing works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world, The Art of the Brick is a critically acclaimed traveling exhibition boasting the world’s largest and most elaborate display of pieces constructed using only LEGO� bricks. Created by world-renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, The Art of the Brick is designed to inspire ingenuity and creativity with original pieces and re-imagined versions of some of the world's most famous art masterpieces including Van Gogh's Starry Night and Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. And discover your inner architect in the hands-on, interactive LEGO� brick gallery The Science of the Brick, with building challenges, games, and open play spaces!
HOME SCHOOL FAMILY SCIENCE DAYS
2019-2020 dates TBA
10am-11am
$16/youth; $11/adult
What makes Earth so special? We will look at Earth’s air, land, and water, and the interactions between them. Through hands-on activities we will investigate this incredible planet we call home.
This class will take place from 10am-11am in the Learning Labs on the Lower Level of the Museum. Admission to Home School Family Science Days gives you access to the Museum after the Lab Program. Children must be accompanied by an adult over 21 that must remain with child/children at all times.
JUNIOR MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM
THROUGH 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: $16 for adults; $13 for children (2-12)
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.
Admission Discounts: Click here
Educators: One Free Exhibit Admission with Valid Educator ID
Events:
JUNE 8 -- Bubble Festival
10am-4pm
Beat the heat this summer with a sudsy good time! Learn basic bubble science like what makes the best bubble solution, how to create your own bubble wand at home and why soap bubbles form. Then, get ready to look at bubbles in a whole new way as we explore where you can find bubbles around us! Check out lots of fun hands-on activities, experiments and crafts throughout the Museum.
All activities are included with paid exhibit admission and offered on a rotating basis.
Create giant bubbles with our bubble table
Craft your very own bubble wand
Get creative with geometric bubbles, flubber bubbles and bubble snakes
Learn how to make an un-poppable bubble
Experience bubble science shows
Explore icy boo bubbles
And so much more!
EXHIBITS:
OPENS JUNE 1 -- Launchpad: Apollo 11 Promises Kept
This new 10,000 square foot exhibit installed in the Museum’s Gary Havener upstairs gallery was developed and created by the Museum’s team of scientists, curators, designers and educators to tell the story of space exploration past, present and future. With our deep collection of space artifacts, custom-built interactive components and a cutting-edge layer of technology, Launchpad: Apollo 11 Promises Kept takes you on a cosmic journey through space and the Museum’s future.
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
Programs:
JULY 23-24 -- DESTINATION DALLAS -- Summer Architecture Workshop
9am-5pm
Students who have completed grades 8–12 in 2019 may apply for this one-day workshop. Students with a strong interest in architecture, art, and design are encouraged to sign up.
Tuition for participants is free of charge and includes supplies and lunch.
Registration Information: click here
Exhibits:
THROUGH AUGUST 18 -- Sheila Hicks: Seize, Weave Space
Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934) has been working supple and pliable materials for over sixty years. Known for pushing perceptions of art beyond traditional associations, the artist uses fiber to create sculptures and objects that give material form to color.
THROUGH AUGUST 18 -- Pairings: Sculpture in the Nasher & Rachofsky Collection
Tandem exhibitions offer a rare presentation of sculpture from two of Dallas’s most renowned collections.
In celebration of the Nasher Sculpture Center opening in 2003, Howard and Cindy Rachofsky, Dallas-based patrons and collectors of art made after 1945, mounted an installation of sculpture at The Rachofsky House—a space that for many years served as both a private residence and a semi-public place to view works from their collection. The Rachofsky’s installation, titled Thinking About Sculpture, complemented the Nasher opening by exploring how definitions and methods of sculpture-making evolved in the postwar years. Between the two spaces, the collections presented over 125 years of sculpture in all of its various forms, from works by such modern artists as Paul Gauguin, Auguste Rodin, or Medardo Rosso at the Nasher to those by contemporary living artists, including Janine Antoni, Maurizio Cattelan, and Marc Quinn, at The Rachofsky House.
First Saturdays (FREE Admission)
11am-5pm (family activities from 11am-1pm)
Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month.
Themes:
JUNE 1 -- Free First Saturdays
JUNE 6 -- Free First Saturday
AUGUST 3 -- Free First Saturday
SEPTEMBER 7 -- Free First Saturday
HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS (ages 5-12)
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78. SHOWS AT THE FORT WORTH OMNI IMAX THEATER–MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY
NOW SHOWING:
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
Superpower Dogs
Follow ‘Halo’, a rookie puppy training to join one of the most elite disaster response teams in America. Meet ‘Henry’, an avalanche rescue expert in the Canadian Rockies, ‘Reef’, a Newfoundland lifeguard with the Italian coastguard, ‘Ricochet’, a Californian surf legend helping people with special needs and the Bloodhound brothers, ‘Tipper and Tony’, who are leading the fight to save endangered species in Africa. As we discover the incredible abilities of dogs and the astonishing science behind their superpowers, we’ll never look at our best friends the same way again!
Watch the Trailer
Download Educators Guide here
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition
Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of NASA’s celebrated Apollo 11 mission, Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70mm footage and a trove of newly discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, liftoff, landing and return of this historic mission—one of humanity’s greatest achievements and the first to put men on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future, leaving us marveling at human ingenuity and the impulse that led us into space.
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COMING MAY 31 -- Under the Sea (Rated G) - 41 min
Experience the sea and its marvelous marine life in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s Omni Theater. Through the visual majesty of the IMAX dome, audiences will be transported to the crystal blue domains of diverse underwater dwellers, including the Leafy Sea Dragon and the Flamboyant Cuttlefish.
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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
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
MAY 20-27, 2019 -- LOG CABIN VILLAGE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
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: $10 Adult; $8 Senior (65+); $6 Child (4 to 12 years)
Group Pricing: 15 - 49 People Adults: $9 per person; Seniors (65+): $7.50 per person
50 - 99 People Adults: $8 per person; Seniors (65+): $7 per person
100+ People Adults: $6 per person; Seniors (65+): $6 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
MAY 4 and 18 Old Time Music Jam 2pm-4pm (ongoing first and third Saturdays) click here
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)
JUNE 8 & 12
JULY 10 & 13
11am-Noon
Cost: $5/person (ages 2 and up)
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)
SUMMER Education Programs details here
Gather your own group and rsvp for the ongoing presentations: "Toy's and Games", "Land, Sea, and Air", "Inside the Courtroom."
History Labs
History Labs for different age groups
OCTOBER 19, 2019 -- Conference: New History at Old Red Museum
8:30am-2:30pm
Experts discuss educational trends at the state, national, and global levles.
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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
2 019 Star Parties
MAY 18 -- Cedar Hill Star Party
6:00pm – 10:30pm
1605 High Pointe Ln, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Description: This free event is held at JW Williams Park and is open to the public. We will have several telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm CST
Check the hotline before you go!
MAY 25 -- Stars on the Rock Star Party (4th Sat)
6pm – 9pm
The Shores Park, 2358 Shores Blvd, Rockwall, TX
Description: This is one of Rockwall's nicest neighborhood public parks. The event starts at sunset on the 4th Saturday of each month- weather permitting. See the Google map link below for direction. The observing area is about 50 yards from the street with sidewalk access. Held each month on the 4th Saturday evening- weather permitting. We usually transmit to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club SKYNET at 9PM on 146.880 repeater. Amateur radio operators are welcome to attend.
JUNE 1 -- Stargeezer's Star Party (1st Sat)
6:30pm-10:30pm
Spring Park in Garland, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas
Call to Confirm: Call the hotline at 214-800-6000 prior to heading to the event to make sure that it has not been cancelled for any reason.
This is a wonderful suburban Star Party at a very nice observing site in Spring Park, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas (between Jupiter Rd. and Clear Springs Drive)
JUNE 8 -- Frisco Star Party
6pm-10pm
Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
Description: This free event is held at Frisco Commons Park and is open to the public. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Please come and join us at Frisco Commons Park for what is a very popular suburban Star Party. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm Central Time
JUNE 15 -- Cedar Hill Star Party
6:00pm – 10:30pm
1605 High Pointe Ln, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Description: This free event is held at JW Williams Park and is open to the public. We will have several telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm CST
Check the hotline before you go!
JUNE 22 -- Stars on the Rock Star Party (4th Sat)
6pm – 9pm
The Shores Park, 2358 Shores Blvd, Rockwall, TX
Description: This is one of Rockwall's nicest neighborhood public parks. The event starts at sunset on the 4th Saturday of each month- weather permitting. See the Google map link below for direction. The observing area is about 50 yards from the street with sidewalk access. Held each month on the 4th Saturday evening- weather permitting. We usually transmit to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club SKYNET at 9PM on 146.880 repeater. Amateur radio operators are welcome to attend.
JULY 6 -- Stargeezer's Star Party
6:30pm-10:30pm
Spring Park in Garland, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas
Call to Confirm: Call the hotline at 214-800-6000 prior to heading to the event to make sure that it has not been cancelled for any reason.
This is a wonderful suburban Star Party at a very nice observing site in Spring Park, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas (between Jupiter Rd. and Clear Springs Drive)
JULY 13 -- Frisco Star Party
6pm-10:30pm
Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
Description: This free event is held at Frisco Commons Park and is open to the public. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Please come and join us at Frisco Commons Park for what is a very popular suburban Star Party. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm Central Time
JULY 20 -- Cedar Hill Star Party
6:00pm – 10:30pm
1605 High Pointe Ln, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Description: This free event is held at JW Williams Park and is open to the public. We will have several telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm CST
Check the hotline before you go!
JULY 27 -- Stars on the Rock Star Party (4th Sat)
6pm – 9pm
The Shores Park, 2358 Shores Blvd, Rockwall, TX
Description: This is one of Rockwall's nicest neighborhood public parks. The event starts at sunset on the 4th Saturday of each month- weather permitting. See the Google map link below for direction. The observing area is about 50 yards from the street with sidewalk access. Held each month on the 4th Saturday evening- weather permitting. We usually transmit to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club SKYNET at 9PM on 146.880 repeater. Amateur radio operators are welcome to attend.
AUGUST 3 -- Stargeezer's Star Party
6:30pm-10:30pm
Spring Park in Garland, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas
Call to Confirm: Call the hotline at 214-800-6000 prior to heading to the event to make sure that it has not been cancelled for any reason.
This is a wonderful suburban Star Party at a very nice observing site in Spring Park, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas (between Jupiter Rd. and Clear Springs Drive)
AUGUST 10 -- Frisco Star Party
6pm-10:30pm
Frisco Commons Park, 8000 McKinney Rd, Frisco, TX 75034
Description: This free event is held at Frisco Commons Park and is open to the public. Approximately a dozen telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Please come and join us at Frisco Commons Park for what is a very popular suburban Star Party. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm Central Time
AUGUST 17 -- Cedar Hill Star Party
6:00pm – 10:30pm
1605 High Pointe Ln, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Description: This free event is held at JW Williams Park and is open to the public. We will have several telescopes will be set up for your viewing pleasure. Weather Permitting
Setup Time: Sunset pm
Event Time: Begins at dark and concludes at 10:30pm CST
Check the hotline before you go!
AUGUST 24 -- Stars on the Rock Star Party (4th Sat)
6pm – 9pm
The Shores Park, 2358 Shores Blvd, Rockwall, TX
Description: This is one of Rockwall's nicest neighborhood public parks. The event starts at sunset on the 4th Saturday of each month- weather permitting. See the Google map link below for direction. The observing area is about 50 yards from the street with sidewalk access. Held each month on the 4th Saturday evening- weather permitting. We usually transmit to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club SKYNET at 9PM on 146.880 repeater. Amateur radio operators are welcome to attend.
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.
MAY 20 -- Enrollment opens
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.
Discount: HEART
of Texas members (with current HEART of Texas member card) will receive
a $5 discount off monthly class fees. Some classes are eligible
to combine for an additional sibling discount - ask at registration.
To
Learn About HEART of Texas Membership: https://www.heartoftex.org/
Email: click here to email or
817-929-3333
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
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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 2 0% 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.
MAY--Teams forming for 2019-2020
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
MAY -- registration for summer skills camps click here
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 �‚ -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.
For More Information
Web site: https://www.thesariders.net/
Email us
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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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108. PEACH
A support group for families in the Plano area!
Click Here for More Information
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109. REACH
A Coop for families in the Rockwall area!
Click Here for More Information
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110. OFFICIAL COLLEGE BOARD TEST DATES
2019 PSAT TEST DATES: OCT 16, 2019
(Alternate Test Days may be offered: OCT 19 & OCT 30).
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:
JUNE 1 -- Registration Deadline May 3, 2019; Late Reg: May 22
Anticipated 2019-2020 SAT Test Dates
AUG 24 --
OCT 5
NOV 2
DEC 7
MAR 14, 2020
MAY 2, 2020
JUNE 6, 2020
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. SUMMER READING PROGRAMS
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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