[ 30 November 2011 to 4 December 2011. ] 30th November – 4th December

Come to Karnkendi (Aboriginal word for happy meeting place) campsite for a relaxing, informal homeschool camp.

Costs:

$20/person/night (children 3 & under free)

There are 8 x 6 bed rooms with ensuites

6 x 4 bed rooms and 1 x 8 bed room serviced by separate ablution block

$50 deposit appreciated by late October.

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[ 2 August 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 4 August 2011; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] We have organised two excursions to the Australia Post Mail Distribution Centre at Deborah Street, Golden Square, one for younger children (preschool / lower primary) ~4 to 8 yo’s; and one for older children (middle & upper primary) ~7 to 12 yo.

7pm Tuesday 2nd August – For 7 to 12 yo’s.  The group will be [...]

[ 5 August 2011; 10:00 am to 12:15 pm. ] Fun teen outing on Friday 5th August at Le Mans Laserzone
11-59 Waterview Close, South Dandenong.

Two hours of tag with a mission starting every 12minutes! Join in or create your own fun.
$22.00 per person
Be there at 10.00am for a 10.15 start.

This activity is aimed at 12-16 years olds (but younger brothers and sisters welcome [...]

[ 31 August 2011; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] This is a stage production at the Melbourne Arts Centre, a story about a young girl and growing up.  Helena’s mother spends so much time on the phone she goes to live in one and her father talks to animals in the woods.  When Helena is ten her father goes to sea in a boat. [...]

[ 25 July 2011; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Monday 25th July – Fully Booked
Enjoy a tour of The Seeing Eye Dog Association in Kensington.  The tour starts at 10:30am and finishes at 12pm.  It is located at 17 Barrett Street, Kensington.
$6 per child
$2 per adult (includes tea/coffee)
Limit of 15 children and ten adults.  Best for ages 6 plus.

contact Amanda at theexcursionfactor@gmail.com

[ 18 June 2011; 4:00 pm; ] A first public performance by a unique choir consisting entirely of home educating families
Led by the very talented Flip Case, the choir “Your Hand In Mine” will perform on Saturday June 18th in Belgrave at the beautiful Earthly Pleasures Cafe at 4pmYou may also like to bring along a lantern and join them on their walk in the Winter Solstice Lantern Parade at dusk.

About the Choir:

Your Hand in Mine formed in September 2010 and has been gathering fortnightly in Nunawading.

All are home educating families except for Flip -  the choir  leader.

About Flip:

Flip Case is a Melbourne based musician and ensemble leader who inspires her choirs with her funky musical offerings and boundless enthusiasm.  She encourages all to find their voice, young and old, and sing, sing, sing !

Repertoire for Winter Solstice:

Singing songs old and new that all speak to their connection to each other, and to the Earth, and as She gently turns, they will sing songs welcoming back the light to warm our hearts….and toes.

[ 2 September 2011 to 7 September 2011. ] Friday 2nd –  Wednesday 7th September

Come have fun in the snow!

Prices:
Primary student  $759.00  each
Secondary studenst $829.00 each
Adults $899.00 each

Includes breakfast/dinner ski/board hire, 5day lift passes and 2 hour daily lessons

Contact Colita Scott Colita (at) hollyburton (dot) com (dot) au or 03 54285332

[ 9 June 2011 to 13 June 2011. ] 3704 Point Nepean Road, Portsea, Melway Map 156 F2

Thursday 9th – Monday 13th June

Queen’s Birthday Holiday Weekend

Prices per night:

Adults $37
Teens $18
Children $12.50

$50 deposit required for securing a cabin

For bookings and further info: Contact Ellen Mackenzie Ph 97161617  Mobile 0403111701 or Email e.w-m@westnet.com.au

[ 20 October 2011 to 25 October 2011. ] Thursday 20 October to Tuesday 25 October (five nights)
We are staying at Grampians Gardens again.   www.grampiansgardens.com.au/
Accommodation:
Book campsites and cabins directly with info@grampiansgardens.com.au

powered sites $30 per night
unpowered sites $26 per night
family cabins $75 per night including children
deluxe cabins $120 per night including children
spa cabins $130 per night including children
There are a limited number of cabins available.

Activities
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