Vertical Endeavors

Vertical Endeavors Indoor Rock-Climbing Facility
is hosting Illinois Homeschool Days!

Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville, IL would like to invite home school parents and children out for an afternoon of climbing, networking, and information!
The program will run from 1:00 - 3:00pm and includes an orientation and safety instruction, a brief information presentation for parents, and of course plenty of climbing!

For parents, Vertical Endeavors offers a variety of experiential education opportunities where students can
broaden their horizons, try a new activity, and step out of their comfort zones all in a unique, controlled, and professional environment.

The benefits of indoor rock climbing include:
*Mental and Physical Health
*Improving Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
*Encouraging Teamwork and Leadership
*Developing Problem-Solving and Goal-Setting Skills


HOMESCHOOL DATES

October 14, 2009
November 18, 2009
December 16, 2009
January 13, 2010

The price is $10/climber including harnesses. Space is limited to the first 100 for each event, so call 630-836-0122 to sign up today! Events may be added on needed basis.


RESERVATIONS, WAIVER, and ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED!


Check us out on the web at www.verticalendeavors.com

Kline Creek Farm

Kline Creek Farm
1N600 County Farm Road
West Chicago, IL 60185

Step back in time and experience what life was like on a DuPage County Farm in the 1890s. Stroll through restored farmstead structures and meet the historically-costumed interpreters operating this living-history farm using the tools and techniques of the past. Activities and events at the farm re-create the seasonal rhythms that have governed farm life for centuries. There is always something to see, do and learn at Kline Creek Farm.

Corn Harvest
Kline Creek Farm
Oct. 10, 11, 12 2009 | 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Help to pick, shock, shuck, shell and store the corn that will feed the farm’s cows and sheep over winter. Activities ongoing. Free. No registration required. Call (630) 876-5900.

Blacksmithing Demonstrations
Kline Creek Farm
Oct. 10, 2009 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Stop by the wagon shed to see the blacksmith repair equipment and demonstrate the tools and techniques of the trade. Call (630) 876-5900.

Gingerbread
Kline Creek Farm
Nov. 7, 8, 2009 | 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Learn about different flavors, varieties and uses of gingerbread as you help make gingerbread cookies; then, take home recipes. Free. Sessions begin on the half hour. No registration required. Call (630) 876-5900.

Regency Ball

REGENCY BALL

Regency Ball in St. Charles, IL on November 13th

The "family discount" registration has been extended to October 13th.

Don't forget to check out the blog at www.regencyball.blogspot.com

Any questions call Andrea Denner at (630) 588-0261 or email at jdenner@ameritech.net

Fall for the Arts

Fall for the Arts

Elgin Community College
Culinary Arts Center
Visual and Performing Arts Center
1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin
elgin.edu/arts

Saturday, October 24, 2009
12 pm to 5 pm

Free Admission

Unleash your creativity!

Hands-on projects, behind-the-scenes tours, art, food, performances, prizes and more await you and your family at Fall for the Arts, a free event for the community in celebration of Elgin Community College's 60th Anniversary.

Kids Microscope

A number of families made inquiries about the microscope they used at Bartlett Nature Center's Homeschool Open House.

It is a fun and educational resource. It is called "Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye." It plugs into your TV set so that objects can magnified on the TV enabling you to show the magnified objects to your children in larger scale. You can also have more than one student viewing an object at the same time.

At the Open House the kids had fun magnifying: a tiny spider, feathers, hands, crystals and much more.

It is available for purchase from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Jakks-Pacific-60956-EyeClops-Bionic/dp/B000PGRBGA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1254537352&sr=8-1

I would also recommend the "EyeClops Activity Kit." It's a wonderful resource that uses the EyeClops to locate hundreds of tiny items hidden throughout eight different posters.

It is also available for purchase from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Jakks-Pacific-61066-EyeClops-Activity/dp/B0010TA0J6/ref=pd_bxgy_t_img_b

Have fun playing and learning together.