MCHE Activities

Fall Kick-Off
Our annual "back to school" meeting includes family fellowship, an informational meeting, school attendance officers, and encouragement and challenge for the upcoming school year. You can also sign up and volunteer for activities at the Marketplace/Opportunities Fair.

Skate Day
Everyone looks forward to the 1st Friday of each month where MCHE members meet at Skate Odyssey from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to bring used books, etc. No outside food or drink allowed. Students must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome. $

Bowling
Bowling is held every 3rd Friday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Dixie Bowl Lanes. No reservations required. All ages are welcome. $

Mother's Brunch
Gather with other MCHE moms enjoying a pleasant, encouraging morning filled with good food and fellowship.

Thanksgiving Feast
Join our annual family celebration at Pine Lakes Fellowship Camp. Bring a couple of dishes to share, some lawn chairs, and prepare to spend the day at this wonderful retreat where all ages can have fun. You will find a fenced playground, a lake with paddle boats and canoes, walking paths, zip line and rope swing, fields for playing, etc. Many dads get off work early so they can join us for lunch. Children may dress up like Indians and Pilgrims. $

Hoedown
Enjoy live music, face painting, cupcake walk, and delicious BBQ. Bring a couple of dishes to share, some lawn chairs, and prepare to spend the day all ages can have fun. You don't want to miss this wonderful springtime gathering.

Graduation
Family, friends, and MCHE members are invited to attend this special commencement ceremony and reception for our high school graduates.

Father-Daughter Dance
Her "first sweetheart" treats her to an enchanted evening, complete with flowers, photos, dancing and special activities. $

Father's Prayer Breakfast
Join other dads for fellowship and a time of prayer for the families we are leading. $

Father/Son Adventure (Greatheart)
Enjoy quality time together with a variety of activities and programs, including camp-outs and instructional times together. $

High School Banquet
Enjoy a formal themed banquet with a meal, professional photographs, entertainment and senior recognition - all followed by a youth activity. (9th-12th graders only)

Home School Praise Group/Nursing Home Ministry
This is a time of singing and sharing on the 1st Friday of the month before skating. This is a great way to minister to others and perform your musical talents before a group.

Mom's Encouragement Group
This is a relaxing evening where moms have the opportunity to encourage each other with scripture without interruption while enjoying a cup of coffee at Joe Muggs in Books A Million.

Mother-Daughter Tea
Create joyful memories treating your daughter/daughters to an elegant Victorian tea.

Park Day
This is an unstructured time for children to play while the mom's encourage one another and share what our Lord has shown us lately in His Word. Join us at the playground at Bonita Lakes. Bring your Bible, a lunch, balls, Frisbees, etc.

Spring Recital
This is a pleasant evening where you can share your talents with family and friends. Reception following.

Sports
MCHE currently offers Baseball and Basketball for boys grades 7-12, and co-ed Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee.

Teen Night
Each month, our teens, grades 7-12, are offered an "organized" special event where they are given the opportunity to fellowship; develop closer friendships; and just have fun! Parents volunteer their homes, church, or someplace to host our teen night. Our householders are very good about including everyone. Parents are encouraged to attend these events, but please do not bring younger siblings.

Yearbook
Parents and teens work together to create this wonderful book of memories for our area homeschooling families. $

Valentine Party
All ages can enjoy celebrating at Meridian's historic Dentzel Carousel: complete with rides, refreshments, puppet shop, exchanging of cards, and cotton candy. $

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Camp Dixon - www.mhea.net
October 15-18, 2009 Camp Dixon is a popular tradition and a great time for families to fellowship with other home schooling families from across the state. This event includes a 5K or 1 mile fun run, singing hymns around a bonfire, a nondenominational church service in the open air shelter and lots of unstructured play time. Motel and cabin style rooms are available for those who prefer not to "camp". The camp is located near Philadelphia, MS. $

Christmas at Merrehope
MCHE students design and decorate a tree for the "Trees of Christmas Tour" and assist as tour guides at the beautiful antebellum mansion.

Geography Bee
The National Geographic Bee is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their educational classes, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. Students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge.

Mississippi Home Educators Association - Spring Conference - Mississippi State University - www.mhea.net
Enjoy a featured speaker and many other workshops that will encourage and instruct home schooling parents. The curriculum fair is a great opportunity for helping you decide which items are right for your family and talk with vendors one on one. This conference is highly recommended for those just beginning or who are interested in learning about home schooling. It also provides veteran homeschoolers with encouragement to keep first things first (John 15:5, Matt. 6:33).

Teen Pact - www.teenpact.com
This is an organization that sponsors hands-on citizenship classes with a Christian worldview. A week-long class at the State Capitol is held each spring. (Ages 8-18) This year's main event is February 16-20. Also see information at www.mhea.net.

$ - indicates possible cost for the event.

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