HOST Activities:

To start the 2011-2012 school year off, we had the Homeschool Olympics which had a lot of "Minute to Win it"-type games.  I believe everyone who attended had a great time. 

In October, we had our first Skate Night at Rollerjam Sk8Town Roller Skating Rink during one of their Monday Christian skate nights.  We had a large turn out at that event. 

In November, we had the annual Thanksgiving Feast.  Sharing great food and fellowshipping with other homeschoolers was a lot of fun.  

December was filled with the Christmas Play, another skating party and even some caroling.

We started 2012 off with a Geography Fair where we had prizes for the winners.

We held another skate night in February that had a Valentine's theme.  The elementary students also had a Valentine's party that included crafts, cookie decorating and sharing of Valentine cards.  

Towards the end of February, we had the Historical Cotillion, where over 250 people were in attendance.  It was a fun night of dancing, food, laughter and fellowship all evening.

We have offered 7th grade and up free ballroom dance lessons and etiquitte lessons for the upcoming Formal Dance and Dinner, to be held at the end of April

In response to the wonderful attendance we have had at these events, there is still more to come. We are holding Biography Fair to be held at our April Meeting on April 26th at Bayshore Bible Church (6:15).

May is very busy with HOST Graduation and the end of the year wrap up where we elect the new board members and look ahead to next year.

On a regular basis, there have also been several field trips to various places with a strong attendance at each of them and people are requesting more. 

It is an exciting time in HOST.  Maybe next year we will have a HOST Family Camping Trip-who knows?  We are always open to suggestions.  If there is anything you feel would be beneficial to the Homeschool community, please let us know. In the meantime, please pray and consider being a part of our Board, for which we are going to need 2 positions filled next year.  We need a new Secretary and Shereen Bickham,who has been serving as our Logistics Director, will be stepping down as her youngest son, Zach, graduates this year.  Even if you don't serve on the Board, we are always looking for help with the events that are scheduled. 

You must be a HOST member to participate in HOST Activities, so get your forms in soon. You can download a copy of the Registration Form here.