Lighting Fires for Homeschoolers

There has been some confusion going on with the Homeschool Weekend at the DUCKS for this weekend May 15th and 16th.  The person that set this up with us originally is no longer with the DUCKS.  Please do not us the 877-887-8225 number to pre-register!!  For this special event use 800-335-2279 and ask for the Homeschool Weekend special!!

Due to either the confusion with the numbers or what the Mad Science workshops had to be canceled due to not enough pre-registering for it.  But the ride on the DUCKS is still happening.

The ride is an active 70 minute ride with lots of fun involved!  They have given us a great discount on ticket prices:

5th Grade and under – $6 regular (ages 4-11) $12.00 plus tax
6th grade – 12th grade – $10 regular (ages 12+) $20.00 plus tax
Adults – $16 regular 36.23 plus tax

We hope that we have a great turn out. Each time we have a good turn out for an event it encourages them to do other events and also encourages them to pass the word along to other businesses that we are trying to work with.

Again if pre-registering for the event call 800-335-2279.  You can just ask for the Homeschool Weekend special when you arrive but pre-registering gets you into a certain spot and guaranteed to be in at that time.

Hope you are having a blessed day.

Orilla Crider
MATCH Director

Just wanted to let you all know that the special classes for Homeschool Day are almost all full.  I am putting a link to the pdf (schedule update) of the update on the classes.  The times in red are totally sold out and the others only have a few openings left.  There will be other things to do in the city but once these classes are filled that is it, first come, first serve.  Make sure to get your homeschool friends to sign up!

We are really looking forward to this years events.  We hope to see you there!

Orilla Crider, Director

Just a quick update on Homeschool Day at Silver Dollar City.  The classes have been filling up and some new ones have been added.  Please take a look at http://www.match-inc.org/2009Schedule.pdf to see the updated information.  All classes are now being scheduled through Silver Dollar City.  So make sure to call and get pre-registered.  All of the paid classes MUST be signed up before October 3rd.  To get the discounted prices on the two day tickets you MUST also call before hand!

For more information about the big event and discounted hotels for this weekend go to http://www.match-inc.org/sdc.html.  The hotels listed have made a special attempt to give some good discounts to us for this weekend.

This is going to be our biggest Homeschool Day yet and we are very excited about it.  You don’t want to miss out!! Come renew friendships with other homeschoolers from past years and make some lifetime friends.

We look forward to seeing you there!

As the Homeschool Day at Silver Dollar City approaches we want to make sure those of you that are planning or want to attend are able to enjoy everything.  But please let me stress that the workshops that you have to pre-register for and pay for are filling up fast.  Unknown to any of us, people started calling in on Monday and registering and one of the classes is all ready almost full!  So, don’t want until the 24th to call in and pre-register DO IT NOW.

For those that wanted more information about the cooking class that cost $10 is as follows:

The Culinary & Craft School salutes the Great American Cowgirl with three great western recipes, perfect for Homeschool students ages 8 and up. We will jump in the saddle with a presentation on Southwestern Potato Salad made with red potatoes and a zesty seasoning. You’ll also learn to make a hearty meal with our Campfire Baked Beans, loaded with savory sausage. And for a sensational side, we’ll show you how to make crisp Corn Fritters, drizzled with Silver Dollar City’s own sauce. During the 4pm class, learn kid-friendly cooking tips as Debbie walks through each dish and then take the recipes home to recreate them yourself!

Classes are approximately 60 minutes in length and are limited to 34 people. These classes are not recommended for children ages 8 and under; parents/guardians please use your discretion when making reservations. Seating in the Demonstration Kitchen is open 10 minutes prior to your scheduled class, available on a first-come basis as you check in at the Culinary & Craft SchoolVisit www.sdcculinarycraftschool.com to make your reservation or to see a list of classes to come.

Make sure that when you sign up for the cooking class to sign up for Cowgirl Cuisine class on October 3 at 4:00.  They will be working into the class a beginning to cook session for those new beginners.  This class is open especially for the homeschoolers but the tickets that are bought before hand will be open to those that want to attend otherwise.

We are seeing a lot of people signing up for the free workshops also, and don’t want you to miss out on these either.  Once the workshop (either paid ones or free ones) are filled that is all that will be able to attend these special events this year.  So don’t wait until last minute.  For more information about the events and time schedules going on that day go to http://www.match-inc.org/sdc.html.  To sign up for the free events go to http://www.match-inc.org/rollercoaster.html and http://www.match-inc.org/marvelcave.html.  To sign up for the paid workshops call 800-417-7770 you can also get a meal ticket when you call.

You can have your tickets and workshop handbands mailed to your for an extra $3 or pick them up when you arrive at the City.  Without the handbands for the different workshops you won’t be able to attend so if you have them mailed to you MAKE SURE TO NOT FORGET THEM!

Watch for signs as you arrive that will guide you to the sign-in booth at the horse shoe behind the water wheel.  We will have goodies for everyone and the schedules for the day and maps.  Make sure to bring your homeschool friends with you.  This is the biggest that Homeschool Day has ever been at Silver Dollar City and we are planning for a wonderful day.

Don’t miss out on any of these wonderful new adventures that are being made possible.  It will be a fun, busy and educational time for everyone.  Make sure to bring a lot of energy with you and your camera’s to help remember this day.

We look forward to seeing you there.
Orilla Crider

Calling all Homeschoolers!

Excitement is in the air, lots of work is being done, time is short, Homeschool Day at Silver Dollar City is drawing close.  This years big event is October 3 & 4 and it is going to be BIG.  Yes, a lot of work has gone into this years planning and not everything is complete yet, so there will be a few surprises.  Last year we asked for feedback from those that attended the event and there was some request and you will see that a lot of those are being done this year!!  Make sure to look at our schedule, yes we do have special times for doing some of the events this year, and make plans.  The main event is October 3 and then the 4th is an extra day for you to do rides or whatever you would like while you are at the city.

One of the big request was for us to bring back the physics class, this has been done and on a bigger scale than before.  Please note that the classes have to be pre-registered for due to limits for the classes.  We have some classes that are totally free and others that you will have to pay either $5.00 or $10.00 for.  The cost is to cover what the vendors are allowing the kids to do make and learn with but they have tried to keep it as low as possible.  The classes have a limit so that the vendors can spend more time with each child.  Again, all the classes have to be pre-registered for.  The classes that you pay for will be registered through Silver Dollar City when you pay for them, a wrist band will be worn for these classes so that the vendors know you are registered and have paid for them.  The free classes need to be signed up through us, you will find the sign up form online.

We have some motels again this year that are working with us to give you discounted rooms.  Make sure to check them out!!  Silver Dollar City is also offering meal tickets for the event.  If you purchase these they will save you about $5 and they can be used anywhere in the city.

To find out all the information about what will be going on this year go to http://www.match-inc.org/sdc.html.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us.

When you arrive please come to the Horseshoe at the Guest Relations House.  When you sign in you will receive goodies for your children, buttons, name tags, information about the day, etc.  If you need any of the following they come on a first come basis.

We are planning for a big time of learning and fun.  Don’t miss out!  If you have season passes you do not have to worry about buying tickets.  However, you do need to pre-register for the classes and check in at the Horseshoe on Oct. 3rd.

Pass this along to your friends, this is only for Homeschoolers.  We look forward to meeting you and having a great time together.

Blessings,
Orilla Crider, MATCH Director

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Annual Rally

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January 27, 2009 — 12 noon

Capitol Rotunda, Jefferson City, MO

Join home educators from across the state as we thank our legislators for

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Week of January 12, 2009

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