Opportunities
NOTE: The MPE Board of Directors does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations or people offering these opportunities.
- Summer 2012 Opportunities
- LEARN Math & Science Club’s Cool Science Camps - May 20 thru Jun. 29. Registration needed.
- 2nd Annual FREE Mentoring a Girl in Construction (MAGIC) Camp - Jun. 12 – 15. (24 places only! Deadline – May 22)
- NEW! Summit Bible Quizzing “Learn to Quiz” Days - Jun. 16, Jul. 14, Aug. 11
- Summer Theatre Camp for 10 – 18 year olds: Jun. 11 – 22
- Mathnasium Power Math Workouts: Jun. 11 – Aug. 18. Register by May 21
- Summer Online Classes for Homeschooled High Schoolers - starts Jun 4; deadline May 21
- NEW! Pioneer Soccer Academy Summer Camp for 5 – 12 year olds – Jun. 18 – 22. Register by Jun. 7. Soccer camp for 4 – 7 year olds also available.
- Host a Spanish Student this Summer with Compass USA - Jun. 30 – Jul. 28. Deadline Jun. 1
- Worldview Academy Leadership Camp – Jun. 10 – 15 at the University of Missouri – Columbia.
- NEW! Horizon Academy (for children with learning disabilities) Summer School – Jun & July.
- Johnson County Parks & Recreation Summer Camps (June, July, August)
- Action Impact Missions - Homeschool Mission Trip Opportunity (June, July and Fall)
- American Wanderer Summer Camp offers homeschooled students 11 – 17 years the opportunity to explore 34 National Parks – June thru August
- CYT Kansas City Summer Camps
- Generation Joshua i-Govern Summer Camps - June (East), July (Pacific) & West(August)
- Ron Wheeler’s Cartoon Camp - June/July
- National Archives Offers Summer Institutes for Educators - Jun/July
- Teen Leadership Camps at Patrick Henry College - Jun/July
- Competitions/Contests
- HSLDA Poetry Contest - submissions between May 1 – Jun. 1
- Essay Contest - three contests a year; 3 grade levels – next deadline: Jul. 19
- Poetry Contest - three contests; 4 grade levels – next deadline: Aug. 16
- NEW! National Bible Bee - The Local Contest is Aug 25th, register by May 31st.
- Winston Churchill History Research Paper Competition - for high school students. Papers due Sep. 15, 2012. Winners announced Nov. 15, 2012
- Art Contest - two contests a year; 3 grade levels – next deadline: Nov. 20
- Creative4Christ homeschool contests in art, writing and photography
- Scholarship Information
- Affordable Accredited Colleges: An Unconventional Guide: For high school students. For high school graduates
- The University Visitor’s Network: a resource tool for home educators.
- Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid
- Information about Financial Aid- for prospective college students (thanks to Elizabeth Levy)
- Scholarships Just for Homeschoolers
- Teaching Resources
- Need a tutor to give your child a little encouragement? Math or language. mjnharry
gmail
com or 913.764.3047 Mary Jane Ward–certified teacher and veteran home school mom. - Free Algebra I course online
- Free Online Algebra Program
- UPDATED! Math, Physics, Programming & SAT Prep Classes Online/Tutoring - enroling for this summer & fall
- Register Now for 2012 Summer OR Fall Constitutional Law Online with Dr. Michael Farris
- Hillsdale College’s Free Constitution 101 Online Course
- U.S. History Scene - a free multimedia education website for learning history
- Free downloadable SAT practice questions (thanks to Jessica Gunst)
- Earning college credits in high school through the CLEP exam program - FREE resource
- Johnson County Library’s Homework Help program
- HSLDA’s @home e-vents: like attending an interactive homeschool workshop right in your own living room
- HSLDA Homeschooling Thru High School Program
- HSLDA Homeschooling The Struggling Learner
- Kansas Historical Society
- Distance Learning with Patrick Henry College
- PHC Prep Academy Online AP Courses – 2012 -13 registration now open – register by Apr. 1 and get an additional $75 off each course!
- Close Up Washington D.C. – “Renowned programs in Washington, D.C., where students and teachers experience democracy in action
- Northwestern University’s Center for Talented Development Gifted Learning Online Classes
- 7 Secrets to Finding the Best Homeschool Curriculum by Carletta Sanders. Free E-Book
- The Official Homeschooler’s Guide to Dual Credit. Free E-Book from College Plus
- Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) test dates and resources (thanks to Dee LaVerne)
- NEW! Writing for Boys: a free blog site dedicated to reading and writing for homeschooled boys by a published author currently teaching college writing.
- Homeschool Enrichment Programs
- NEW! Bethany Lutheran Homeschool Academy
- Brighton Academy and Homeschool Band - open for enrolment for 2012 – 2013 year
- Discovery Homeschool Academy
- His Grace Enrichment Day & High School Program
- Homeschool Christian Academy - now registering for the 2012 – 13 year!
- Homeschool Enrichment Center of Johnson County
- HSchooler.net: a Christian alternative to Facebook
- Landry (formerly Homeschool Science) Academy online classes
- Mighty Oaks Enrichment Center for grades K – 8th (Gardner, KS)
- Oaklawn Christian Montessori Elementary Homeschool Enrichment Program
- Overland Christian Schools - now enrolling for 2012 – 2013 year
- Study Art with Visual Manna
- TeenPact Leadership Schools
- Library Programs
- F.L.Schlagle Library – Science Adventures homeschool programs
- Johnson County Public Library – Fun for Kids
- Johnson County Public Library – Fun for Teens
- Olathe Public Library - Kids Corner
- Upcoming Book Sales at Indian Creek Library for 2012
- Plaza Library – May Newsletter
- Burr Oak City Library - Resources for Homeschoolers
- Truman Library: “Tracing the Trumans: An American Story” Exhibit – Mar. 9 – Dec. 31, 2012. Reserve your tour online . Museum Tour Scholarships are available to end of 2012 year.
- Educational Resources in the Kansas City and Surrounding Area
- The John Wornall House Museum
- ACT One of Kansas City – The Academy of Christian Theatre: Homeschool Workshops
- Carolyn’s Country Cousins (Liberty, MO)
- Coterie Theatre 2011-2012 Season 2012 – 2013 Season
- Ernie Miller Nature Center (Olathe, KS)
- NEW! Flint Hills Technical College Community Connections (Emporia, KS) – May
- Foreign Language Study Abroad Service
- Friends of Christianity & the Arts – Imago Dei
- Gardening with Kids offers free how-to guides and activity ideas with gardening as a focus for families and educators.
- Heart of America Shakespeare Festival offers year-round theatre/acting workshops with weekend classes for ages 8 and up. 2011 – 12
- Johnson County Parks & Recreation - Homeschool Fine Arts classes program - Apr. – May 2012
- Kansas City Community Gardens - Events
- Kansas City Symphony Open Rehearsals - Apr. 13, May 18
- K-State EXCITE! (EXploring sCIence, Technology and Engineering!) program for girls in 9th – 12th grades!
- K-State GROW (Girls Researching Our World) program for girls in 6th – 8th grades who want to pursue a future in science, technology, engineering & mathematics.
- KU Confucius Institute – Chinese Language Courses for homeschool students
- MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Bell Cultural Events Center
- Midwest Center for Holocaust Education
- Powell Gardens – events calendar
- Science Pioneers Program
- Special Olympics for Young Athletes
- Standardized and Other Testing Opportunities
- SAT/ACT Preparation CD/DVD – special HSLDA offer
- Class/Activity Opportunities
- NEW! Informational Session for College Living Experience (Community Based Living for College Students/Adult with ASD): Immediate Response Needed!
- Omaha Homeschool Writing Conference featuring Andrew Pudewa – May 31 – Jun. 2. Registration began Apr. 1.
- Free 3 day Classical Education Parent Practicums - Jun. 4-6 (Overland Park, KS) and Jun. 25 – 27 (Lee’s Summit, MO)
- MPE Used Curriculum Sale - Jun. 7
- American Heritage Girls Troops in the local KC area - enrolling now
- Pottery Classes with Angela Kieler
- Paradise Park (Lee’s Summit, MO) Special!
- Olathe Family YMCA Youth Sports
- Job/Missions/Volunteer Opportunities
- Posted May 18, 2012 Seasonal boat handler with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) - from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Posted Feb. 13, 2012 1-2 enthusiastic neighborhood canvassers/marketing reps needed by The Green Van Dry Cleaning
- Posted Feb. 13, 2012 Part time Jobs at Lenny’s Sub Shops (Overland Park)
- Midnight Farm (Baldwin City, KS) – Therapeutic Horse Riding farm needs volunteers
- Ministry to Elderly at Kendallwood Assisted Living (Gladstone, MO)
- Ministry at nursing and rehab facility (Independence, MO)
- Blessing and Performance Opportunity at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, Lenexa - monthly
- Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Sunrise Retirement Community of Lenexa
- One Year Internship Opportunity through Gospel for Asia
- City Union Mission Community Service