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Activities Since all activities are run by parent volunteers, they may change from year to year. This year, our activities may include: Monthly Parents Social ~ All CHAPLET members, or anyone interested in joining CHAPLET, are invited to attend monthly gatherings for socialization and support among parents. It’s a great opportunity to get to know your local Catholic homeschool community! For dates, times and location, please e-mail CHAPLET social gatherings. Opening & Closing Mass ~ Mass is celebrated to bless our homeschool families in September and June of the school year. These Mass times and location will be announced on our password protected Yahoo! loop. A beautiful alpha and omega to our children’s education. First Friday Mass & Picnic ~ Some CHAPLET members attend the 10am Mass at St. John Neumann Church in Mt. Laurel on First Fridays, and weather permitting, a picnic may follow at Freedom Park in Medford, NJ. Check the Yahoo! loop to be sure it’s “on” for the month. Roller Skating ~ Who says homeschoolers don’t socialize?? CHAPLET children and teens look forward to monthly trips to the Cherry Hill Skate Center where for two hours on a Friday, the place is open exclusively for tri-county homeschoolers who select the music themselves, and have the video and arcade games turned off. You won’t find a better deal at only $3 per skater for admission (non-skaters and babies are FREE); skate rental (in-line or traditional) is also only $3 ... and of course, you can bring your own skates. The snack bar is open for lunch and refreshments, or you may pack your own. Take a look at Tri-County Skating for information, details and directions. Teen Night ~ Calling all teens! CHAPLET homeschoolers ages 13+ gather at a CHAPLET member’s home for food and fun. It’s a great opportunity for our teens to be teens since most of the time, we need them to watch our little ones, or take care of things around the house for us. Information about this can be found on our password protected Yahoo! loop for CHAPLET members. It’s been a great success and the kids have a blast! Girls Field Hockey ~ An informal, non-competitive sports program for homeschooled girls, ages 6-18. Skills and drills are bi-weekly from September through November at Mater Ecclesiae in Berlin, NJ after the 11am Latin Mass. Field hockey begins at 1:30pm SHARP! Coached by one of our homeschool moms, assisted by an experienced teen. For more information, go to The Bears website or contact the Coach! Come on out and HAVE FUN on the field! All Saints Day Party ~ CHAPLET may host a party to honor our great saints for their special feast day in November. Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite saint, and bring facts and clues so the other children can guess who they are. Some of them have been known to stump the audience! Parent and teen volunteers are always needed to assist with food, games and activities for the younger homeschoolers, set-up and clean-up. E-mail All Saints Party for more info or to volunteer. Pilgrimages & Field Trips ~ Occasionally it will be announced on the Yahoo! loop that a family or families (or an affiliated organization) plans to make a trip to a local shrine or historic venue. Keep an eye out for announcements like these to enrich your Catholic homeschool experience with spiritual and educational outings for you and your children, or feel free to post your own ideas and suggestions on our Yahoo! loop. Nursing Home Visits ~ Whenever possible, CHAPLET members gather at St. Mary’s Catholic Home in Cherry Hill to lead the Rosary with residents. Details will be posted on the Yahoo! loop when a date is scheduled. We may also sing Christmas Carols at the home during the Advent season. The Yearbook ~ A Yearbook may periodically be put together by CHAPLET members who gather family bios, photos and articles from the activities throughout the school year. If anyone would like to volunteer for this project, contact us. Graduation Ceremony ~ 8th and 12th graders are honored in a special ceremony at the closing of the year Mass and will receive a certificate for their achievement. The Mass is a beautiful celebration for our students who have worked hard to come this far in their homeschooling venture. End of the Year Picnic ~ At the end of our school year, CHAPLET families gather at a local park to celebrate the year end. Families may pack a lunch and bring a dessert to be shared. Playground time and organized games keep the kids occupied. Parents (if they so choose) may award their children “publicly” among the CHAPLET group for their accomplishments (ex: Most Improved in Math, Best Overall Progress, Mom’s Helper, Most Proactive Student, etc.). Parents can create any award they like for their child, and present it to them with a homemade ribbon or certificate at the picnic. Yearbooks will also be given out at the year-end picnic. Information about this will be posted on the Yahoo! loop as we move toward the end of the school year. CALENDAR | VOLUNTEERS | CO-OP INFO | RELATED LINKS | ACTIVITIES & GROUPS