Travel Resources - Home Educators Association of Virginia

Coming to VirginiaHEAV Leadership ConferenceOctober 27-28, 2006 – Williamsburg, VirginiaDr. Jeff Myers helps homeschool leaders learn how to preparethe next generation for leadership. His newly developedPassing the Baton seminar is an HEAV-sponsoredevent open to all support group leaders, leaders in training,and those who are considering leadership positions.Passing the Baton ignites enthusiasm and mobilizesleaders through a fast-paced, multi-media seminar thatuses teaching, discussions, and video clips to equip adultsto personally mentor and coach the next generation ofculture-shaping leaders. It is both inspirational and practical—participantsdevelop a personalized plan for influencingthe next generation in a natural and fun way.Watch for more information in the HEAV Leader Letter.To subscribe to the monthly e-mail Leader Letter, sendyour request to support@heav.org.HEAV Homeschool Success SeminarsHEAV Office and Resource Center2248-G Dabney Road, Richmond, Virginia 23230804-278-9200, or e-mail questions to info@heav.orgSeptember 14 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Linda TrumboSee How They Grow – Understanding the developmentalstages in home education can bring peace andjoy to your home learning environment.What’s Your Style? – Discovering your child’s learningstyle and learning personality can take the mystery outof teaching him! Knowing your own style can help youfind a harmonious balance in your home.Adapting Curriculum – Understanding learning styles,learning personalities, and right and left brain learningwill help you adapt your curriculum to the needs of yourunique child.October 19 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Cherrie MooreHomeschooling: A Way of Life – Home education isan extension of good parenting. Learn new and excitingways to invest in your child’s life!Counting the Cost – What does it take for homeschoolingto work? Find out from a single mom whoknows from experience.The Benefits of Homeschooling in High School –For those parents who are thinking about sending theirteens to school, think again! You may miss the best yearsto homeschool.For details, visit www.heav.org, or call 804-278-9200.To sponsor a seminar, contact the HEAV office at 804-278-9200 or Yvonne Bunn, HEAV director of homeschoolsupport, at support@heav.org.The Virginia Air and Space Center600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton757-727-0900, ext. 759 • shart@vasc.orgOctober 12 – Homeschool Open House from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. Explore the Adventures in Flight gallery and findout how NASA Langley Educator Resources Centercan enhance your curriculum. Learn about homeschoolworkshop opportunities, educational programming,overnight camp-ins, team-building camps, and scienceclubs. Experience outreach programming, plus, experiencean IMAX film in the giant screen IMAX Theater!R.S.V.P. by October 9.The Science Museum Of Virginia2500 West Broad Street, Richmond804-864-1400 • 800-659-1727 • www.smv.orgSunday—11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Admission is $9 for youth ages four through 12, seniors whoare 60+, and active military; and $10 for adults ages 13-59.Children three and under are free.September 16 – Icy Worlds (planetarium show). Explorethe far reaches of the solar system. Learn about space socold that air freezes. Runs through September 1, 2007.September 30 – Animal Grossology (visiting exhibition).Animal Grossology brings to life all the gritty and grossfacts about some of nature’s most disgusting critters. Includedwith admission. Runs through January, 2007.November 8 – Mercury Transit Sky Watch (special daytimeevent). Join members of the Richmond AstronomicalSociety as they share their telescopes for a special daytimeviewing. View Mercury’s rare transit in front of thesun, similar to a mini-eclipse. 2:12 p.m. to 5:04 p.m.November 18 – Joy from the World (seasonal event). Traditionalcrafts, music, food, and decorated trees and displayslight up Broad Street Station. Includes First StarI See Tonight (multi-media planetarium show), andStories of Winter Magic! (Carpenter Science TheatreCompany). Runs to January 1, 2007.Belvedere Plantation1410 Belvedere DriveFredericksburg, Virginia 22408540-373-4478 • info@belvedereplantation.comOctober 3, 2006 – Celebrate the Harvest. Belvedere Plantationoffers tours for children of all ages. Allow threehours for the field trip, including lunch. Bring a lunchfor a true country picnic. Concessions are also available.The Virginia Home Educator l 29