YouTube Connection: Kids Zumba

It can be hard to exercise when you have children. They easiest solution I have found is to exercise with them. My children and  I enjoy hiking, walking (urban hiking), swimming, and now KIDS ZUMBA!

We sent YouTube to the television and did a few videos at home. Then

Photo courtesy of Thomasville YMCA

we went to Kids Zumba at the Thomasville YMCA. It was sooo much fun, and Jenny did a great job leading the class. She has such an engaging personality, and she was able to keep the attention of all of the children for 50 minutes! That's an impressive feat! If you want to join us, check out the schedule here. Kids Zumba is on Monday at 4:30, in the Community Room. 

Here's a selection of videos for you to enjoy. Just push back the couch and chairs, call the kids, and have a great time bustin' a move together! 

I'm a Gummy Bear-- this is Daniel's favorite


Hamster Dance


What Does the Fox Say?


Not Zumba, but still fun: The Sid Shuffle

CQ...CQ...Amateur Radio Classes

CQ...CQ...CQ...This is KI4BIU.

Amateur Radio is a great hobby for children. They learn about electronics, broadcast theory, all the while meeting new people over the airwaves! They can even bounce signals off the moon, around the world, or to astronauts in space. Amateur radio operators also prepare to serve the community's communications needs in the event of a disaster.

In order to operate on amateur radio frequencies, one must have a license. There is no age limit for the license; all you have to do is pass a test.

The Thomasville Amateur Radio Club will be offering classes in February to help people learn more about

radio and prepare for their exam or upgrade.

There are several children in this club—they even have their own kids' radio meeting. I think the youngest member is 7. My eldest son passed the test when he was 12 (making three ham radio operators in the family so far).

AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES
OFFERED BY: Thomasville Amateur Radio Club
DATES: February 15 and 22
TIME: 9-4, both days
Test sessions begin at 4, both days
PRICE: Classes are FREE. Book is $15. Testing is $14. Valid IDs required.

For more information, contact Mike Brown, KE4FGF at ke4fgf@arrl.net or at 229-226-5060

Here's another help: practice tests are available online HERE, courtesy of QRZ.

73s!

More Information on CHART Archery

Homeschool Connections reported earlier that the Christian Homeschoolers of Regional Thomasville (CHART) has recently been approved to participate in the National Archery in Schools Program. As of October 2013, they are the only homeschool group to do so.

'We feel blessed indeed to have cleared this hurdle,' says Linda Simms, CHART treasurer and archery instructor. 'We hope that other Georgia homeschool organizations will soon join us in meeting the program's requirements and offering NASP archery to their members.

This program is open to middle and high school students enrolled in Event Day/Skill Builders through CHART (CHART membership is required). Students learn about international-style target archery, focusing on range safety, proper technique, handling and care of equipment, concentration, and self-discipline.

CHART provides the bows, arrow, and targets for the class with a grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. CHART's instructors, Brook Conger, Pat Johnson, Jennie Lewis, Mary Jane McNeill, Linda Simms, Nicole Stanley, and Jenifer Womble, are all NASP certified. They attended a NASP Basic Archery Instruction course, and in December, several of them will pursue advanced training in order to further the program.

There are currently 30 students enrolled in the program, with many more showing interest. Both Georgia DNR and NASP have been very supportive of CHART.

For more information, contact CHART

CHART Interact Club Helps Out

CHART's Interact Club volunteered at Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary today. Great job, everyone!

More information on CHART

More information on Interact

More information on Miss Kitty Feline Sanctuary

CHART Archery

CHART is pleased to announce that they are an official participant in the NATIONAL ARCHERY IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM!

They are the only homeschool group in Georgia to be approved for participation in the program. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE ARCHERY PROGRAM!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON CHART!

American Heritage Girls Troop FL1230

American Heritage Girls, a scouting organization, has an active troop in Tallahassee that is open to all homeschooled girls from the ages of 5 to 18. Meetings are held at Trinity Community Church, 2285 Bannerman Rd, Tallahassee, FL, 32312, every first and third Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30.

Faith. Service. Fun.