American Revolution Museum "Virtual" Field Trip
2021-10-08 14:30 - 16:00 UTC
This is something I am planning for my own kids this year, and I wanted to invite PCCHE to participate as well because learning American History will be more fun with friends! Using the Unit Study method, each month we are going to learn about a different war the United States has been involved in. This will be mostly geared towards middle and high school students, but elementary students could also participate, especially if they have an older sibling participating.
I am not following any particular curriculum to put together each unit study. We will complete most of our assignments at home, but will also meet once or twice a month to go over what we’ve learned, as well as for field trips pertaining to that month’s war. Our home assignments will be research/essay style for a particular battle and/or historical figure for that month’s war, as well as reading a fiction novel set during that war, reading nonfiction/biography novels, movies, etc…I’ll have a list prepared that we will be using for each war…but the home assignments will be completely up to each parent to assign. You could also just opt to show up for the meetups and field trips and not do any of the assignments at home. This will not be a “drop-off” class, although a parent will not be required to stay the whole time for a mature and exceptionally well behaved teen.
– Shana

My preliminary schedule is:
October – The American Revolution
November – The Civil War
January – World War I
February – World War II
March – Korean War
April – Vietnam War
May – Gulf War/War on Terrorism
For October’s first get together for the American Revolution, we will meet at WPBC to go on a Virtual Fieldtrip to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA. Part of this virtual fieldtrip will be based on the Scholastic book I Survived the American Revolution, 1776. Reading this book is not a prerequisite to attend. I will facilitate each meetup, unless someone else has some expertise to share! I am certainly no expert myself! Attendance for all months is not required to participate…feel free to drop in and out as you like. Please RSVP your child’s name and age on Facebook or by email to give us an idea of how many to expect.

Dinosaur World
2021-10-07 12:00 - 17:00
Join us as we meet up for a picnic lunch and then an afternoon of prehistoric adventures as we dig for fossils, excavate for gems, and explore the dinosaur exhibits and museum. Parking is free, and we will qualify for the Group Field Trip rates. Please RSVP the names of attending adults and students, and also the age of each student. Please also note which ticket type each attendee will be purchasing. Payments will be due by Monday, October 4 at co-op.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$8 per person plus tax
Includes general admission into the park with access to over 100 life-size dinosaurs.
PAYDIRT FIELD TRIP PACKAGE
$14 per person plus tax
Includes discounted admission rate and the Paydirt bag at the Dino Gem Mine (smallest bag available).
LUCKY STRIKE FIELD TRIP PACKAGE
$16.50 per person plus tax
Includes discounted admission rate and the Lucky Strike bag at the Dino Gem Mine (second largest bag available).
***Just a head’s up: Dinosaur World was not built from a Christian/Creationist belief system…I just take the opportunity to prepare my kids that when anything contradicts what the Bible teaches, we always believe the Bible…***
https://dinosaurworld.com/texas/

Dads' Night Out -Texas Roadhouse
2021-10-05 19:00 - 22:00
Dads, enjoy a night out with the guys for a delicious dinner and fun fellowship! Please RSVP your name in the comments below, so we know what size table to request.

First Day Tennis (Thursday Group)
2021-09-30 10:00 - 11:00
10 am at Soldier Springs Tennis courts.
Registration Required.

First Day Tennis (Wednesday group)
2021-09-29 10:00 - 11:00

Mom's Night Out
2021-09-28 19:00 - 21:00
Join us September 28 at Panera Bread for an evening of fun and fellowship!

7pm – 9pm.

Teen Progressive Dinner
2021-09-24 17:00 - 21:00
Save the Date – More Details to Come…
Just for Teens! Join us for an exciting and delicious progressive dinner! We will be enjoying appetizers at TBA, salad/bread at TBA, the main course at TBA, and dessert at TBA. Ashlea Ranca and I will both be chauffeuring the teens for the evening. You may either meet us at the Lowe’s in Weatherford at 4:30 to drop your teen off to us, or you may drop off your teen at the TBA house for the first course at 5:00. Their address is…
Likewise, at the end of the evening, you may either pick up your teen from the TBA house, or we can meet you back at Lowe’s sometime around 8:30-9:00.
We are asking that everyone please pay $5 per person to help out the host families with the food costs. A firm RSVP and payment in advance is required so that each host family will know how much food to prepare, and we will know how many need rides. Please comment below how many will be attending the dinner, as well as your intentions of either dropping off/picking up at the host home or meeting at Lowe’s. Contact me with any questions, or if you’d like to volunteer ingredients/donations to help one of the host families…we are excited to fellowship house to house with PCCHE’s awesome teens! This is going to be SO much fun!!

Backwards Day at Co-op
2021-09-20 08:00 - 17:00
Co-op participants are encouraged to dress backwards! Use your imagination!

Homeschool Skate Day
2021-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-08-20 10:00 - 12:00
Homeschool Skate Day is back!
When: Every third Friday from August to May
Cost: $6 per skater, cash or check required

Institute for Creation Research Discovery Center Field Trip
2021-09-10 11:00 - 14:30, 2021-09-10 11:00 - 13:00
***Date Change! NEW DATE: SEP. 10
What You Can Expect:
* A ticket to one of three planetarium shows
*Engaging exhibits that teach the origin of the universe and how science affirms the Bible
*Animatronic creatures, special effects, and a chilly Ice Age theater
*Fascinating facts about DNA and human ancestry, fossils and rocks, dinosaurs, and astronomy
*Development and application of critical thinking skills while discovering the latest scientific research
*A Bible-based journey through Earth’s history, highlighting scientific discoveries along the way
*A resource store full of creation-based science resources and educational kits
Group pricing for entrance to the Discovery Center exhibit hall and a planetarium show is $17 for adults and $13 for students (ages 5-17), 4 and under are $6 each.
A final headcount and payment is required two weeks prior to the event so a HARD rsvp and payment is needed by August 23, 2021.
To RSVP please comment in the event with your name and number of those attending and ages.
**Reminder- field trips through PCCHE are reserved for PCCHE members only.**
https://discoverycenter.icr.org/field-trips/

Teen Student Government Meeting
2021-08-23 13:30 - 14:30
Student Government meeting will begin after co-op ends in Room E-12.

Norma’s Playhouse Fun Day
2021-08-11 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a morning of fun at Norma’s Playhouse in Mineral Wells! There are slides and bounce houses and games and so much more! The Playhouse is designed and geared mostly towards kiddos up to 12 years old, but the teens also have a blast with the Wii system, air hockey table, Nerf guns, and the adult-sized bounce house! You may bring your own snacks and drinks, and a food truck will be out in the back selling lunch. Our event is on a Wednesday, which is their private rental day, so PCCHE will have the place to ourselves for our 2 hour slot. They clean and Lysol all of the equipment daily, and also clean and Lysol between each private party on Tuesdays. No masks are required for this event. Cost is $15/child and $10/each additional sibling. Each family will be responsible for paying Norma’s Playhouse on the day of the event. Don’t forget your socks! Please comment your RSVP below with your child’s name and age. Can’t wait to see you there!!

PCCHE Pool Party
2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00
Join us for a private pool party!
Weatherford Cherry Park Pool
302 West Lee Avenue
Friday evening
July 23, 2021
8:00-10:00pm
For the entire family!
PCCHE members only.
Bring snacks and drinks for your own family. We are not going to “potluck” for this event. No glass containers.
There is no cost to our members, but please RSVP quickly as space is limited. If you RSVP and then realize your family won’t be able to come, please let us know.
There will be city lifeguards on duty.
Out of respect for others, we ask that you dress modestly. Ladies, please wear a one piece swim suit or cover, and gentlemen swimmers will need to have a shirt on, and please leave your speedos at home! Thank you!
Please click the button to show your family will be there, then comment the total number of swimmers that will be there from your family! You may just bring the kiddos to swim and the parents can watch and visit if they would like! We are only counting the number of people who will be in the pool.

Institute for Creation Research Discovery Center Field Trip
2021-07-20 11:00 - 14:30
What You Can Expect:
* A ticket to one of three planetarium shows
*Engaging exhibits that teach the origin of the universe and how science affirms the Bible
*Animatronic creatures, special effects, and a chilly Ice Age theater
*Fascinating facts about DNA and human ancestry, fossils and rocks, dinosaurs, and astronomy
*Development and application of critical thinking skills while discovering the latest scientific research
*A Bible-based journey through Earth’s history, highlighting scientific discoveries along the way
*A resource store full of creation-based science resources and educational kits
Group pricing for entrance to the Discovery Center exhibit hall and a planetarium show is $17 for adults and $13 for students (ages 5-17), 4 and under are $6 each.
A final headcount and payment is required two weeks prior to the event so a HARD rsvp and payment is needed by July 2, 2021.
To RSVP please comment in the event with your name and number of those attending and ages.
**Reminder- field trips through PCCHE are reserved for PCCHE members only.**
https://discoverycenter.icr.org/field-trips/

Homeschooling 101 Class
2021-07-19 18:00 - 20:00
Please join us as PCCHE offers a Homeschooling 101 Class, not just for our own membership, but for the rest of the community as well. We will be having several different speakers discuss their own homeschooling journeys, as well as the methods that do and do not work for their families. We will also have a Q & A time and discussions on various topics that may interest prospective and current home educating families. This will be a laid-back, informal meeting for new homeschooling parents, as well as for seasoned ones with many years experience. Let’s come together to encourage one another along in our homeschooling journeys, no matter how far down the path we may be. Please invite your friends and family who may be considering homeschooling, and even those who already are…this is sure to be a blessing for all who attend! Childcare will not be provided, so if you bring your children, they will need to sit with you during the duration of the class. Please RSVP below with your name and the number of people attending with you to help us know how many to be set up for. Please text or call Shana Gentry with any questions or ideas you may like to share 817 988-7817

Teen Student Government Meeting
2021-07-19 17:00 - 18:00
All teens (ages 13-18) interested in participating in PCCHE’s 2021/2022 student government are requested to attend. RSVP below and contact Jordan Boren if you have any questions!

Meeting at WPBC at 5pm

Norma's Playhouse Fun Day!
2021-07-07 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a morning of fun at Norma’s Playhouse in Mineral Wells! There are slides and bounce houses and games and so much more! The Playhouse is designed and geared mostly towards kiddos up to 12 years old, but the teens also have a blast with the Wii system, air hockey table, Nerf guns, and the adult-sized bounce house! You may bring your own snacks and drinks, and a food truck will be out in the back selling lunch. Our event is on a Wednesday, which is their private rental day, so PCCHE will have the place to ourselves for our 2 hour slot. They clean and Lysol all of the equipment daily, and also clean and Lysol between each private party on Tuesdays. No masks are required for this event. Cost is $15/child and $10/each additional sibling. Each family will be responsible for paying Norma’s Playhouse on the day of the event. Don’t forget your socks! Please comment your RSVP below with your child’s name and age. Can’t wait to see you there!!
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Splash Kingdom Hudson Oaks
2021-06-28 11:00 - 18:00
Let’s get together this summer at Splash Kingdom! Advance tickets are currently $9.95 and can be purchased at https://www.splashkingdomwaterpark.com/weatherford/. (Prices are subject to change.) Entire families or teens are welcome! Please comment below if attending.

1st Annual Father Daughter Dance
2021-06-18 18:30 - 21:00
This is PCCHE’s first annual father daughter dance. The dance will be located in the foyer area of Greenwood Baptist Church. This will an evening filled with fun and fellowship as dads get to enjoy time with their daughters! Light refreshments will be served.

National Video Game Museum Summer Field Trip
2021-06-11 11:00 - 13:00
What a perfect summer meet up! The National Video Game Museum is a museum about video games and the video game industry. This is an indoor, hands on experience gamers and non-gamers alike are sure to love.
Normal ticket price is $12 per person but if we can get a group of 16 or more we will qualify for a group rate of $8 per person. Therefore, please be prepared to meet out front at 11am. We need a solid headcount a week in advance therefore we are setting an RSVP deadline of June 4th. To RAVP please comment in the event with your last name and the number in your party. Example: Ferguson-6
You will pay when you get there. Please note, at this time the museum requires masks to be worn by everyone 3 and up.
There are no accommodations inside the building for groups to eat; however, there are a couple of picnic tables out front that are run by the Sci-Tech museum. These tables are available for use on a first-come first-serve basis weather permitting.
For an educational element I will be posting the S.T.E.M. worksheets the museum provided in the event page.

Business Expo
2021-06-05 10:00 - 18:00
Entrepreneur’s will be prepared to showcase their new or establish business at this fun expo! Open to the public.

Teen Business Expo
2021-06-05 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Greenwood Baptist Church

Norma's Playhouse Fun Day!
2021-06-02 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a morning of fun at Norma’s Playhouse in Mineral Wells! There are slides and bounce houses and games and so much more! The Playhouse is designed and geared mostly towards kiddos up to 12 years old, but the teens also have a blast with the Wii system, air hockey table, Nerf guns, and the adult-sized bounce house! You may bring your own snacks and drinks, and a food truck will be out in the back selling lunch. Our event is on a Wednesday, which is their private rental day, so PCCHE will have the place to ourselves for our 2 hour slot. They clean and Lysol all of the equipment daily, and also clean and Lysol between each private party on Tuesdays. No masks are required for this event. Cost is $15/child and $10/each additional sibling. Each family will be responsible for paying Norma’s Playhouse on the day of the event. Don’t forget your socks!. Can’t wait to see you there!

Class of 2021 Graduation
2021-05-31 19:00 - 21:00
Join us in celebrating our class of 2021 graduates. Refreshments in the gym , immediately following.

Teen Cookout and Games
2021-05-29 18:00 - 21:00
We are having a cookout and game night! The Holaways (Rylin) have graciously offered to open up their home to us for this event. There will be outdoors games, as well as board games indoors…just an easy-going, fun Friday night of hanging out with friends! Feel free to drop your teen off, or stay if you’d like. Please RSVP with your teen’s name and age below.

Parent's Night
2021-05-24 19:00 - 20:30
Join us as we wrap up our spring semester of co-op and showcase everything our students have been working on!

Field Day
2021-05-07 10:00 - 14:00

PCCHE Bowling at Film Alley
2021-05-05 14:00 - 16:00
Film Alley offers Homeschool Day EVERY weekday from 11:30 am – 4 pm. But we are planning MONTHLY meetups to try to coordinate our schedules for some fun friend time! PCCHE meetups at Film Alley will be the 1st Wednesday of every month from 2-4 pm.
Some additional details are:
The cost is $15 per family (one lane) for 2 hours of bowling. Each family will pay for themselves upon arrival.
Bowling shoes are included in the price.
You must wear a mask to get in, but may take it off when you get to your lane.
The lanes on either side of yours will be closed to encourage social distancing.
Food/drink is available to order for an additional cost.
