Lincoln Grand backstage tour & movie!!

Please join us at 11am at the Lincoln Grand Theaters (11th & P) on Thursday, January 3rd.  We will meet at the front (just inside if the doors are unlocked) and attend a tour of the theater.  You will then have the option to see a movie.  Right now Monsters Inc 3D is supposed to be showing and possibly The Guardian.  More information is under the calendar of events section!

~~Thank you Dawn S. for coordinating this!~~

Christmas Party!!!

Who:  Any homeschooling family who has children in the age ranges of preschool-2nd grade.  Younger or older children are welcome...however the activities will be geared for this age range.

What:  A Christmas party!

When:  Wednesday, December 19 ***please note this is a date change***
           10:00AM-11:30AM

Where:  Grace Lutheran-- 2225 Washington Street (one block south of A street)
**Parking lot is off of 23rd St.**
**Go in through the main entrance and proceed to the gym**

Kids:  We will play games, have a gift exchange, and have snacks!

Sooooo.....if you want your child to participate in the optional gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift (please limit the cost of the gift to only a few dollars).  We will split into groups based on gender so it is ok if you have your boy bring a boy specific gift and your girl bring a girl gift.

Moms:  If you would like to participate in a cookie exchange, please bring your favorite Christmas goody in quantities of a dozen.  If you bring 3 dozen treats, you will be able to pick out 3 dozen of someone elses treats.  If you bring 4 dozen...you get to take home 4 dozen!  This is a great opportunity for families who like a variety of Christmas goodies, but don't have the time to make the variety!

RSVP:  Please let me know if you plan to attend by December 17th, so I can provide enough snacks for everyone and buy enough game materials.

Let me know if you have any questions!! Hope to see you there!!

And thank you Sara S for arranging this facility at her church!!!

Dairy Store & Tractor Museum

I did not have anyone volunteer to head up a second day for the dairy store/tractor museum tours.  So I haven't been able to take new families to sign up for the original day.  If anyone has the desire to do a similar tour at any other time...let me know and I can publish this on this blog for you.

If you signed up...you should have received a reminder e-mail from me.

Arbor Day Farm!!

 Rachel & Lena-- fellow Homeschool Meet-up mom's are planning to visit the Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure!  

They are planning to be there on Friday, October 5th at 10:00AM.  It is in Nebraska City.

Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for kids 3-12.  Children under 2 are free.

Admission includes a tree seedling to plant at home and your choice of a tree identification guide or children's activity guide.  

I (Julie) am hoping to be there with my kiddos.  Let me know if you would like for Rachel, Lena, or I to meet you at the front!:)

For more information:  http://www.arbordayfarm.org/

Still working on the November meet-up!

I am still working on the November meet-up!  There are quiet a few logistical issues...one being for the dairy tour they only take 10 kids on a tour at a time and each tour last 15 minutes.  So since we have close to 50 signed up...there will be a lot of waiting.  I have already worked out with the tour operator about staggering start times and will be e-mailing everyone who has signed up as of yesterday (9/11/12).  (see announcements in previous posts)  This e-mail will be send during the first week of October.

I am looking for someone that would like to head up a second day for this same type of field trip....dairy tour and tractor museum.  Maybe the Wednesday prior? Or really any other day.  I believe the tractor museum is closed on Mondays.  I will be able to field e-mails from everyone and can provide a list of those attending a few days prior so you know who will be attending.  Let me know if you have an interest in being in charge for a second tour day. 

Until another day is scheduled....I am going to stop taking rsvp's.  I didn't anticipate doing this....but I am going to put a temporary hold on it right now until I can work a few things out.

Another reason why I am going to stop taking rsvp's is because I will be traveling from Monday, September 17-September 30.  I will have limited access to e-mail.  So when I get back and settled, hopefully I will have a volunteer to head up an alternate date and we can start taking reservations for this new date.  Thank you in advance for understanding.  If you do e-mail me...and you don't hear back...you know why.  I am not ignoring you:)

For those of you who toured Memorial Stadium...I hope you enjoyed it as much as my family did.   I was not able to meet everyone.  :( If I didn't get a chance to introduce myself...hopefully we can meet-up at Roca in October or even the Christmas party in December!!

Updates on field trips....

As of 9/10-- Memorial Stadium--  can not take any more reservations.  She was a little nervous when I called and said we were over by a few.  Sorry!

Tractor Museum & Dairy Tour-- as of right now I am going to stop taking reservations for this.  We are allowed to have between 10-20 per tour at these locations because apparently they are small.  I have never been, but that is what they told me over the phone.  We have 40 people signed up right now.  I am going to call to set up a second tour and will have to take volunteers to switch times.  I honestly didn't think these field trips would be so popular and hate cutting it off....

I will be seeking volunteers to be the go to person for the second tour....so let me know if you are interested...I will know more details when I call.  Hoping to just stagger the start times a bit and keep the same day.

If you were not able to get in on this tour and would like to arrange your own tour...please let me know and I can forward you the information and I will send people to you for sign-up.  Again...I did not anticipate the excitement over these field trips and I apologize if you didn't get in on this activity.

Memorial Stadium Update!

I have officially stopped taking RSVP's to the Memorial Stadium tour!  I will e-mail everyone who signed up with more details soon!

**Update September 8-- we have met our max of 90 people-- if you would like more information about scheduling a tour please let me know-- **

Memorial Stadium Tour!!!

So far we have 50 adults/children confirmed for the upcoming Memorial Stadium tour!!!!  So.....if you have not officially sent me an e-mail to RSVP with your numbers you have until September 4th to do so.  I need to call in our official number so they will have enough tour guides available.  As of right now they will be splitting us into two groups.  Families will need to stick together.  We will meet right inside the main entrance....lots of photo ops of National Championship trophies and other husker memorabilia while we wait.  I will try to be right up front to introduce myself....we will see how that goes with 4 kids in tow!!

Check the "calendar" link above for more details about the tour!!

Don't forget to wear your husker red and bring a camera!!!

Trago --update

The weather is not supposed to be the warmest on Friday...however we are still planning on going to Trago.  There are quiet a few things that the kids can climb on without getting wet.  It will be a nice day to have the kids run and play, visit, and have a picnic.

Fall Schedule has been posted!

Check out the calendar section for all of our fall activities!  I will need RSVP's for the first 3 events.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Trago-- August 17th at 11AM!!

Our next meet-up is at Trago on August 17th at 11AM!  LPS and other local schools are back in session, so it should be quiet at the sprayground.

It is located at 22nd & U Streets between Vine & O!

E-mail me if you have any questions!
julie@smcgee.net

Also I am working on a schedule for the fall!  I will post it as soon as I have everything scheduled!  Lots of phone calls to make!!

A day in the water!

WHO:  Homeschooling friends

WHAT:  Fun day in the water!  I will have our blow-up waterslide and kiddie pool set up.  We also have two different kid play areas and lots of outside toys.

WHEN:  Thursday, July 12 at 10am-??

WHERE:  My house.  190 Locust Street in Pleasant Dale, NE
              MAP:  HERE


BRING:  Towel, sunscreen, and lunch if you want to stay over the lunch hour.

Please let me know if you plan to come...and how many.  I will be providing popsicles for snack.

Call if you need more detailed directions or have any questions:  402-540-7971


Email:  julie@smcgee.net

Strawberry picking date- date & location change!!

UPDATE:  5/23-- and this patch is closed as well for now:(

 

Roca Berry Farm-- our May 30th meet-up has been cancelled. Their strawberry crop has been ruined because of the cold nights...first time in 31 years! 

Martin's Hillside Orchard (right outside of Ceresco, Nebraska-- North of Lincoln) has already opened for the season.  

Their picking season is limited to only a few weeks...so if anyone would like to join us to pick strawberries there-- we will be picking on Wednesday, 5/23 at 10:30am.  We will be packing a lunch also.  

It is supposed to be hot outside...so bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hats, and a container to hold your strawberries in.  Containers are also available to purchase.  Your kids will get messy (if they are like mine, so dress them in play clothes).

Link to their orchard and directions:  HERE! 

Please note-- the patch sometimes closes at the last minute as they wait for more strawberries to ripen...I will post any changes to the blog...so check here before you leave.  I will call them in the morning before I head out. 

THEY DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.  SO BRING CASH OR CHECK.  

This is a small family run farm.  

E-mail me if you are coming so I can look for you in the fields!

 

 

Want an e-mail reminder?

Please e-mail me at:  julie@smcgee.net if you would like to be reminded of events.  I usually send out a reminder e-mail a few days prior to each meet-up.

A morning at the races!!

What:  Join us for a morning at the races!  I will have little team races planned for the kids to compete in.  There will be no water or messy games...so no worries moms!!  There will be no trophies or medals for the winners...maybe a piece of candy or something little at the end.

When:  Friday, May 11 at 10am- ??


Where:  Pioneers Park-- in between the playground and the restrooms....just look for me with my four kids setting up something...call me if you get lost:  402-540-7971

               Map to Park:  HERE....just click on Pioneers Park

Who:  Homeschool kids ranging from preschool age- 2nd grade ish.   My games will not be very challenging, but should be fun for this age range.  Feel free to bring your younger or older kids...I will have mine in tow!

Why:  To have fun!  Meet other homeschooling families!!  Please join us, even if you haven't attended anything else during this past year.  We would love to have you!

RSVP:  Please if at all possible, can you e-mail me if you are planning on attending and how many kids will be participating in the games, by Thursday night.  I want to make sure I bring enough supplies for certain games.


Help!!!:  I will need help!  I am hoping to have 2-3 different teams.  My goal is to have at least one mom help each team...keeping the players together...giving them instructions if needed....keeping them focused on the game....etc.

I may also need help setting up a few games.

Ideas??!!  If you have any ideas for games...please let me know...even if it is the morning of.  Ideas are welcome!

Supplies needed!!:  It is not necessary, but if you have 3 regular size soccer cones...let me know...we could use them.  I ordered six cones from Amazon and they ended up being only 2 inches tall....ooops!  Covered!!

Lunch:  If you want to stay afterwards and have your kids play on the jungle gym...bring a lunch.  The kids can play and munch!

Shoes:  Have your kids wear tennis shoes...they might be doing a little bit of scrambling during the games.  Your call.

Hope to see you there!!!

Lincoln Childrens Zoo Meet-up

Join us on Friday, April 20th at 10am at the Lincoln Children's Zoo!
Bring a sack lunch if you want to stay for lunch!!
See you there!!

State Capitol!!

We had a great time touring the State Capitol in March!

Here are few pictures from our morning!

Other ideas for activities??

I hope everyone had a good time at the fire station tour!  Hopefully the 2nd tour didn't get interrupted by an emergency call...I was worried that something would happen and the tour would be cancelled...so let me know how it went for the 2nd group! 

Also if anyone wanted to post other things that they are attending...and would like company from other Homeschool Friends Meet-up families...feel free to post on Facebook or I can put a post on the blog...I know it is a little harder during the winter months to do things outside..but some indoor ideas are: Ager Play center, Children's Museum, Morrill Hall, Westfield Mall Play area, McDonald's or Runza playcenters... just to name a few.

For example-- we are planning on going swimming at the Cooper Y between 10:30am-11:30am this Friday, February 24th...if anyone has a Y membership join us! 

Hope everyone is doing well!

Fire Station Photos!

Fire Station field trip!

The fire station field trip spots are almost full!  There are 7 spots left for the 9AM time slot!  The 10AM slot is officially full!  Let me know if you and your family would like to take a few of these 9AM spots!!!  Between the two allotted times we have 44 people attending!!!

Remember this is Friday, February 10th at the 27th & Old Cheney fire station.  If you forgot what time slot you signed up for...e-mail me!  I will also be sending a reminder e-mail a few days prior!

March field trip has been set!!

Who:  You and your kids

What:  We will be touring the state capitol.  This tour will feature elements of color, nature, agriculture, and art.  It is catered to a younger audience.

When:  Friday, March 23.   Tour starts at 10AM and lasts approximately 1 hour.  After the tour we can have our kids do rubbings in the hallway and rotunda and take the elevators up to the top of the capital building.

Where:  State capitol!!  I hope you know where it is!! 

Other details:

Parking-- there are 1-2 hour parking spots around the state capitol and behind the governor's mansion.  Near McPhee School and in the neighborhood parking is free.  

What to bring:  

Paper and crayons if you want your kids to do the rubbings.

Sack lunch-- if it is nice we can eat outside.

We will meet at the front check-in at 10AM.