The Salvation Army in Pontiac invites homeschool families to drop in and use our awesome space for active play, creative mess-making and time to make friends.
Maybe your house is getting a little cramped this winter, and you need to get out. Your kids are awesome but they need some open space...and you could use a coffee.
A conversation.
An idea or
a break.
You're not alone.
So come to
469 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd South Pontiac, MI
every other Thursday afternoon starting January 26, 2017.
Loose schedule:
1:00-2:00 PM. concessions stand open for lattes, smoothies, hot dogs and snacks
1:00-4:00 PM. Gym and art room available for homeschool families to use
3:00-4:00 PM Devotions and prayer for those interested. PLUS Mom-to-mom discussion with weekly theme.
All children must have emergency contact information on file. All parents must complete background checks, as we will be co-oping in the supervision of one another's kids. Parents must remain onsite. This is not a drop OFF day.
$1 fee per person per week. No reservation necessary
Benefits Include:
The Days' Mess Being at our place, not yours
A full-size college-grade gymnasium reserved just for homeschoolers
Our community center staff will be available to engage with the kids
An awesome art room with supplies for us to use ($1 per kid per week)
Our stash of educational books, games, toys and ideas at your disposal
Lattes, smoothies and other concessions available (extra charge)
Time to plan your lessons, color-code your calendar, play with your kids, or do whatever it is you need to do on a Thursday afternoon with friends who understand
Opportunities for collaboration and project-making are limitless.
Plus, fresh produce is available each week from the Salvation Army with no paperwork required
Homeschooling is hard, but worth it. Friendship with those who "have done this for years" can make it easier...we hope that these drop in days will provide your family with the kind of support that makes homeschooling more fun, more successful without adding too much more stress or cost. .
Contact Lt Judith Fetzer (on the left) homeschool mom and education advocate at 248-372-1363 for more information, or just drop in.
January 26, February 9 & 23, March 9 & 23, April 6 & 20. Additional dates tbd.