Regional Homeschool Kick-Off Picnics
2008 Christian Heritage Regional Homeschool “Kick-Off” Picnics
- KICK-OFF PICNICS FLYER to print & distribute to your support group, church families, and friends-CLICK HERE: [coming summer 2008]
SATURDAY ~ SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 ~ 2:00-7:00 p.m.
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- Northeastern Washington: ~ SPOKANE ~ Plante’s Ferry County Park
- South Central Washington: ~ BATTLEGROUND ~ Lewisville Park
- Northwestern Washington: ~ PUYALLUP ~ Bradley Lake Park
- Southwestern Washington: ~ RICHLAND ~ Leslie Groves Park
Kick off the school year again in 2008 with enthusiastic camaraderie and spiritual encouragement
- Get acquainted with other Washington homeschooling families beyond your normal circle of friends during a time of fun and games, food and fellowship.
- Start the homeschool year inspired with a short pep talk for homeschooling dads, moms, and kids.
- Learn about Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington, as well as the Christian Homeschool Network (CHN–your Washington homeschool lobbyist and legislative alert organization).
- Enjoy family activities such as tennis, baseball, volleyball, bocce ball, badminton, ultimate frisbee, and organized activities for small children.
- Bring the whole family . . . and another homeschooling family, too!
Cost:
- Picnics are free of charge.
What to Bring:
- Picnic blanket and/or lawn chairs
- Sports and game gear/supplies
- A picnic dinner for your family
- Your favorite dessert to share on the dessert buffet
Please RSVP:
- RSVP by E-MAIL: Registrations@ChristianHeritageOnline.org
- RSVP by PHONE: 360-871-3279
- Tell us your family name & the number attending in your family attending so we’ll know how many to plan for.
Picnic Schedule:
2:00-5:00 Enjoy family sports & activities and organized activities especially for small children.
4:45-5:30 Homeschool Kick-Off Pep Talk; Meet Christian Heritage & CHN
5:30-6:00 Enjoy sharing your picnic meal with your family.
6:00-7:00 Share in the Dessert Buffet and Fellowship Time.
Specific Picnic Location Details
SPOKANE ~ Plante’s Ferry County Park
Accommodations: Picnic Tables, Playground Equipment, Restrooms, Covered Area
Special Features: Softball / Baseball Fields;Soccer Fields
Location: 12308 Upriver Drive, Spokane
Directions to Plante’s Ferry Park:
1. Take I-90 to Argonne Exit.
2. Go north on Argonne.
3. Go east on Upriver until you come to park.
4. Take first entrance near the shelter.
5. For map, click here and then click on “Map of County Parks”
BATTLEGROUND, WA ~ Lewisville Park, Maple Shelter
26411 NE Lewisville Highway
Battle Ground WA 98604
Driving Directions to Lewisville Park:
1. I-5 to Exit 9
2. N on 10th Ave
3. E onto 219th St into Battle Ground
4. N on SR-503 approx. 3 miles to park entrance
PUYALLUP ~ Bradley Lake Park
Accomodations: Picnic tables, shelter, restrooms
Special Features: Playground; Large grassy, sloping field sports/games; Lake stocked for fishing; Paved nature trails
Location:31st Ave SE, Puyallup, WA
Directions:
1.Take I-5 to Lakewood, WA
2.Exit onto WA-512 E. 8.6 miles
3.Take the WA-161 S exit toward EATONVILLE. 0.3 miles
4.Turn RIGHT onto 104TH ST E / WA-161. <0.1 miles
5.Turn LEFT onto S MERIDIAN. 0.1 miles
6.Turn RIGHT onto 31ST AVE SE. 0.2 miles
7.Turn LEFT onto 5TH ST SE (Portions unpaved). <0.1 miles
8.Turn RIGHT onto 31ST AVE SE (Portions unpaved). <0.1 miles
9.End at Bradley Lake Park, 31st Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374
RICHLAND ~ Leslie Groves Park
Map for Richland’s Leslie Groves Park on Park Street
Directions:
1. I-182 toward Richland/Pasco
2. Take Exit 5B for George Washington Way.
3. Merge onto George Washington Way/WA-240 – 2 miles
4. Additional directions coming . . .