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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T110000
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UID:10060-1789124400-1789135200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island's Back to School Kick-Off!
DESCRIPTION:Pack a picnic lunch and beach games/toys! \nStay as long as you like. \nLook for the TLA hoodies.  We’ll aim to be on the beach just down from the washrooms.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/vancouver-islands-back-to-school-kick-off/
LOCATION:Transfer Beach\, Ladysmith
CATEGORIES:School-wide
ORGANIZER;CN="Lauren Citton":MAILTO:lcitton@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260824T201638Z
CREATED:20260824T194536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T201638Z
UID:10058-1789124400-1789135200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Back-to-School Beach Party Kickoff!!
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a day at the beach with TLA Online’s Lower Mainland community! \nPack a picnic lunch and some beach toys/games\, and spend time with other TLA families in a casual setting.  All ages welcome! \nTLA will have a volleyball set\, spike ball\, and host a sandcastle contest for those interested! \nBring your family and friends! \n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/lower-mainland-back-to-school-beach-party-kickoff/
LOCATION:Blackie Spit Park\, 3136 McBride Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, V4A 3E2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260911T173000
DTSTAMP:20260911T213757Z
CREATED:20260911T211606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T213757Z
UID:10181-1789117200-1789147800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Davison Orchard Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, October 2nd\n\nWho: All Homeschooling friends are welcome!\nWhere: Davison Orchard Pumpkin Patch\n\n  \n\n3111 Davison Road\, Vernon\, BC\n\n\n\nThe orchard is open from 9:00am-5:30pm.\n*Train rides begin at 10:00am (the last begins at 4:00pm); typically train rides run every 45 mins\n\n \n*TLA Field Trip coordinator\, Pam Smid\, will be at the orchard from 11:30am-1:30pm;\nhowever\, families are welcome to arrive and depart at any time. \n\nFor ease of admission coordination\, families can pay at the gate. There is no fee for entrance to the orchard; however\, if families are wishing to go on the Pumpkin Patch/Orchard Train Tour\, the prices are as follows:\n\n\nAdults and Youth (13+ years to adult): $10\nChildren (2yrs to 12 years): $6\nChildren 2yrs and younger: FREE\n\nNote: * If you wish to join the Pumpkin Patch/Orchard Train Tour\, you will be asked at the time of ticket purchase if you wish to purchase a pumpkin that you will select during the tour.\n \nIf you choose to purchase a pumpkin\, the cost is $6.00 (no matter the size).\n\n\nFor more information about the farm\, please visit their website:\n\nDavison Orchard \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca\n\nGoogle form to register: Field Trip Registration Form
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/davison-orchard-pumpkin-patch-2/
LOCATION:Davison Orchard\, 3111 Davison Road\, Vernon\, BC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T173056Z
CREATED:20260826T173031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T173056Z
UID:10088-1788854400-1788883200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:First Day of K-12 Blended Classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/first-day-of-k-12-blended-classes-5/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTSTAMP:20260413T194931Z
CREATED:20260413T194721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T194931Z
UID:9812-1788825600-1788911999@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:School Year and Term 1 starts
DESCRIPTION:First day of blended K-12 classes.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/school-year-and-term-1-starts/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20250805T173308Z
CREATED:20250805T173308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T173308Z
UID:9096-1782432000-1782518399@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:K-12 Term 3 Report Cards
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/k-12-term-3-report-cards/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T183112Z
CREATED:20260601T162319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T183112Z
UID:9925-1781874000-1781877600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:TLA Children's Choir Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:Admission by donation. \nCome join us!
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/tla-choir-concert/
LOCATION:Cloverdale Canadian Reformed Church\, 17473 60 Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, V3S 1T8
CATEGORIES:School-wide
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Dickson":MAILTO:cdickson@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260511T175925Z
CREATED:20260421T192630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T175925Z
UID:9881-1781740800-1781827199@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:TLA at Cultus Lake Waterpark
DESCRIPTION:All TLA students are invited! Any friends who are non-TLA students will be waitlisted to ensure that TLA students have access to available spots. \n9:00am arrive and gather in front of main entrance. TLA is not arranging rides or transportation. \nEnter at 9:00am\, stay as long as you like! Students must attend with parents\, or be supervised by another family. \nSign-up deadline: 3:00pm Wednesday\, June 3. \nInvoices will be sent and must be paid prior to the day of the event. \n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/tla-at-cultus-lake-waterpark/
LOCATION:Cultus Lake Waterpark\, 4150 Columbia Valley Hwy\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2R 5H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Flitton":MAILTO:aflitton@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260427T224727Z
CREATED:20260415T174053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T224727Z
UID:9871-1781740800-1781827199@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:All library resources are now due!!
DESCRIPTION:Questions? Please reach out to \nlibrary@schoolathome.ca \nand we can help you!
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/all-library-resources-are-now-due/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170616Z
CREATED:20260525T170616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170616Z
UID:9916-1781695800-1781712000@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:End of the Year Party in Shuswap
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we celebrate the end of another wonderful year of learning with our TLA community of learners (and families!) Come prepared for an afternoon of outdoor games\, jumping in the lake\, socializing\, and fun! \n\n\nWhere: Smid Family Farm (on White Lake) \n(address will be sent to registrants prior to the 17th)\n \nWhen: 11:30am-4:00pm\n \nWhat to bring: Families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch to enjoy. Also\, please bring chairs\, hats\, bug spray\, and anything else you may need!\n\nIf you have an outdoor game you’d like to bring\, please feel free\, and if you think you may enjoy some lake-time\, please bring water inflatables/paddleboards/kayaks/life jackets\, etc\,\n\n**PLEASE NOTE: PARENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING THEIR CHILDREN IF THEY HOP IN THE LAKE**\n\nPLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY\, JUNE 15th! 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/end-of-the-year-party-in-shuswap/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T175623Z
CREATED:20260409T210120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T175623Z
UID:9803-1781686800-1781706600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:K-12 Track and Field and Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for TLA’s annual family athletics event!\n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 17 from 9:00 AM-2:30 PM\n\nWhere: Bear Creek Park  13750 88 Ave\, Surrey V3W 3L2\nOn site: free parking\, a covered grandstand\, and change rooms/washrooms\n\nCost: Free for TLA enrolled and registered students\n\nPlease confirm your attendance by June 3\, 2026\n\nThis opportunity is available to all our Enrolled and Registered students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Students will compete against other students of similar age and gender.\n\nPlease fill out one form for your family\, including all who will be participating.\n \nContact/more information: Elaine Unger eunger@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/k-12-track-and-field-and-fun-day/
LOCATION:Bear Creek Park\, 13750 88 Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, V3W 3L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide
ORGANIZER;CN="Elaine Unger":MAILTO:eunger@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170404Z
CREATED:20250805T173232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170404Z
UID:9094-1781596800-1781625600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Graduation Assessments
DESCRIPTION:AM and PM sessions.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/graduation-assessments-22/
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170341Z
CREATED:20250805T173019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170341Z
UID:9092-1781510400-1781539200@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Graduation Assessments
DESCRIPTION:AM and PM sessions.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/graduation-assessments-21/
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260612T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T174659Z
CREATED:20260511T174510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T174659Z
UID:9905-1781256600-1781274600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Salmon Arm Waterslides
DESCRIPTION:Where: Salmon Arm Waterslides\n \n\nAddress: \n1155 Lakeshore Dr W\nSalmon Arm\, BC\n(250) 832-4386\n\n\nWhen: FRIDAY\, JUNE 12th from between 9:30am- 2:30pm\n                                    *Students are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch & snacks to enjoy!*\n                                                           *Note: The concession WILL NOT be open*\n\n*Website: https://www.salmonarmwaterslides.com/services\n\n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-9; TLA & non-TLA homeschooling students welcome\n \nCost: $18.50 / student\n\n           $5.50 / adult\n \n**MINIMUM ENROLMENT: 25 STUDENTS** \nEnrolment deadline: MAY 29th\n\n(Note: we must have the minimum number of students registered prior to the deadline in order to secure the booking)\n\n \nLet’s celebrate the end of another year of learning by making a splash and hitting the slides! All homeschooling kiddos completing kindergarten through to Gr. 9 are welcome to join the fun. Come for a bit\, or come for the day! Parents are welcome to stay or drop off; teacher supervision and lifeguards will be provided. We look forward to seeing you at the slides!\n \n*This OUTDOOR field trip will run rain or shine (unless the slides shut down for weather-related safety reasons)!\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/salmon-arm-waterslides-2/
LOCATION:Salmon Arm Waterslides\, 1155 Lakeshore Dr W\, Salmon Arm\, BC
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20250805T172933Z
CREATED:20250805T172933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172933Z
UID:9090-1781222400-1781308799@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:End of Term 3
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/end-of-term-3-2/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20250805T172844Z
CREATED:20250805T172844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172844Z
UID:9088-1780617600-1780703999@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Last Day of Blended Classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/last-day-of-blended-classes-6/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170201Z
CREATED:20260525T170201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170201Z
UID:9914-1780493400-1780493400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Planetarium Program in Vernon
DESCRIPTION:When: WEDNESDAY\, JUNE 3rd from 1:30-3:30pm\n\nWhere: OKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE\n\n    \nAddress: \n\n2704 Hwy 6 (Polson Park)\nVernon\, British Columbia \n\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-9; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $15.00 / student\n\n**Admission cost covers the Planetarium Program\, as well as general admission to other science exhibits. \n\n**MINIMUM ENROLMENT: 10 STUDENTS**\nEnrolment deadline: MONDAY\, MAY 25th\n \n*The Planetarium Program will be offered to our homeschooling community; the specific details of all the information that will be included in this offering has yet to be determined. \n \nPlease register if this program is of interest to you so that I can determine which age group(s) can best be served. (Note: There is a minimum participant requirement of 10 students; you can cancel your registration any time prior to MONDAY\, MAY 25th) \n \nOKANAGAN SCIENCE CENTRE\n\n**Special Note: Regular admission rates apply for adults and siblings attending the science centre who are not participating in the programming. \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/planetarium-program-in-vernon/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T170021Z
CREATED:20260525T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T170021Z
UID:9912-1780059000-1780066800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Floral Arranging in Chase
DESCRIPTION:When: FRIDAY\, MAY 29th \n \n\nWhere: BIRCH STREET FLOWERS & BOUTIQUE\, CHASE\, BC\n\n    \n Address: \n\n\n723 Shuswap Ave. Chase\, BC\n\n\n\n\nWho: All TLA students and non-TLA Homeschooling students \n \nK – Grade 3\n \nCost: $35.00 (Includes vase\, instruction\, and all the flowers and greenery needed)\n\nTime: 12:50 – 1:30pm\n \n*MAXIMUM ENROLMENT: 8 students\n \nGrade 4 – Grade 12\n \nCost: $45.00 (includes vase\, instruction\, and all the flowers and greenery needed)\n\nTime: 2 – 3pm\n\n*MAXIMUM ENROLMENT: 10 students\n\n\n\nRegistration DEADLINE: May 25th\n\n\nCome spend a day in the quaint town of Chase\, BC to learn how to professionally arrange a beautiful bouquet of fresh aromatic flowers to gift to a special someone or to enjoy yourself. Each student will be provided a vessel or vase and a pair of flower snips for use. Each student will get to choose some focal flowers\, supporting florals\, filler florals\, and some greenery to create a unique arrangement under the instruction of professional florists to build a new skill to add to their career education or to their hobby repertoire.\n\n\nWhile in Chase\, families could also take in some other attractions:\n\n\nChase & District Museum & Archives Society (open from 10am-5pm).  A fun interactive experience with prizes.\nDine at one of the many cafes\, restaurants\, or ice cream shops.\nVisit the Chase Creek Falls\nMemorial Park\, which has a fun splash park and a beautiful sandy beach.\nVisit the Silver Linings Thrift Store\nVisit the local library\n\n\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Tara Plouffe. tplouffe@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/floral-arranging-in-chase/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Plouffe":MAILTO:tplouffe@schoolathome.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260528T210712Z
CREATED:20260415T203514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T210712Z
UID:9875-1779926400-1780099199@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:The Plan - A Story of Esther
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the TLA drama productions! \nWritten and Directed by Linda McRae \nMay 28 & 29 \nThursday 4:00pm (seniors) & 7:00pm (juniors) \nFriday 4:00pm (juniors) & 7:00pm (seniors) \nClova Theatre \nGeneral Seating \nAdmission by donation! \nLivestream:\nFridays shows:\n4:00pm – Juniors\n7:00pm – Seniors\nSeniors: https://youtube.com/live/J9hJh0fL0lU\nJuniors: https://youtube.com/live/7hTdUBnTUac\n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/a-plan-the-story-of-esther/
LOCATION:Clova Theatre\, 5732 176 St\, Surrey\, BC\, V3S 4C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:School-wide
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T174343Z
CREATED:20260511T173943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T174343Z
UID:9903-1779732000-1779741000@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Online Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom for a night of games and fun! \nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/online-game-night/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Hiebert":MAILTO:ahiebert@schoolathome.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T173813Z
CREATED:20260511T173813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173813Z
UID:9900-1779377400-1779386400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Movie Night - Pirates of the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:Please bring a snack to share! \nGrades 8-12 \n 
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/movie-night-pirates-of-the-caribbean/
LOCATION:TLA Hawthorne\, 5741 176 St.\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V4S4C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Grades 10-12
ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Hiebert":MAILTO:ahiebert@schoolathome.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20251110T173040Z
CREATED:20251110T171447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T173040Z
UID:9492-1779215400-1779224400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:The Merry Marching Band
DESCRIPTION:When: TUESDAY\, May 19th @ 6:30pm\n\nWhere: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\n\n    \nTue\, May 19\, 2026 At 6:30pm\nAddress: \n3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC V1T 5T6\n(250) 549-7469\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $16.00 / student\n\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Monday\, November 25th. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nThe Merry Marching Band\n\nCombining world music with theatrical clowning\, vibrant brass instruments\, and playful choreography\,           The Merry Marching Band takes young audiences on a joyfully chaotic journey—from the rhythms of Brazil to the harmonies of Ukraine\, and even the beats of \nouter space. Each stop bursts with rhythm\, colour\, and culture\, brought to life by a cast of top-notch musicians and wacky surprises at every turn. \nPart musical discovery\, part comic adventure\, this award-winning show sparks joy\, wonder\, and the uncontrollable impulse to turn your chair into a drum. Catch The Merry Marching Band as they are on their way to the Vancouver International Children’s Festival! \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/the-merry-marching-band/
LOCATION:Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\, 3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 5T6
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20250805T172813Z
CREATED:20250805T172813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T172813Z
UID:9086-1779062400-1779148799@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Victoria Day
DESCRIPTION:No school.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/victoria-day-5/
CATEGORIES:School-wide
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260409T223501Z
CREATED:20260409T223501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T223501Z
UID:9809-1778803200-1778975999@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:BC Home Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:www.bchec.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/bc-home-education-conference/
LOCATION:Christian Life Assembly\, 21277 56 Ave\, Langley\, BC\, V2Y 1M3
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260402T214543Z
CREATED:20260402T213235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T214543Z
UID:9799-1778576400-1778594400@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:TLA Try It Day Prince George
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/tla-try-it-day-prince-george/
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Scheck":MAILTO:lscheck@schoolathome.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T160000
DTSTAMP:20251027T184502Z
CREATED:20251027T184502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T184502Z
UID:9454-1778421600-1778428800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Beethoven's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:When: SUNDAY\, May 10 @ 2:00pm\n\n\n\nWhere: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\n\n    \nAddress: \n3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC V1T 5T6\n(250) 549-7469\n\n\n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-12; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost:\n\nYouth $22.50\nAdult: $43.25 \nAll above prices are in CAD and include GST.\n\nIn an effort to ensure we secure seating\, we request that all registration forms are submitted by Monday\, November 3rd. \n\nAbout the Show: \n\nCheck out the link below!\n\nBeethoven Symphony\n\nExperience the symphony that changed music forever. Shocking at the time of its premiere with its emotional intensity\, today Beethoven’s 5th is one of the world’s most recognizable works of art. After more than a decade\, the OSO returns to this iconic masterpiece to close the season with a monument of musical expression. This concert also features the Okanagan Symphony Chorus in Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass\, a profound and expressive journey\, full of soaring melodies and walls of sonic power. \n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/beethovens-fifth/
LOCATION:Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre\, 3800 33 St\, Vernon\, BC\, V1T 5T6
CATEGORIES:School-wide,Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260508T143000
DTSTAMP:20260223T233221Z
CREATED:20260223T233111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T233221Z
UID:9749-1778245200-1778250600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Audio Land Walk (Land Based Learning Field Trip)-Caravan Farm Theatre
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday\, May 8th from 1:00pm-2:30pm\nWhere: A beautiful 80-acre farm just outside of Armstrong BC:\n4886 Salmon River Road \nArmstrong BC\, V0E 1B4 \nWho: Homeschooling kiddos Grs. 6-12 \n*ABOUT CARAVAN FARM THEATRE:\nCaravan Farm Theatre is a professional outdoor theatre company based on an 80-acre farm in the North Okanagan. Established in 1978\, Caravan Fram Theatre is a world leader in large-scale outdoor theatre production\, engaging artists and communities with the land. \nTo learn more about this theatre company:\nCARAVAN FARM THEATRE \nThis 90min immersive binaural audio experience offers a unique 45-60 min walk experience through 80 acres of field and forest while listening to a story created to guide the listener through the land. \nEach participant is given headphones and a digital audio player. Students listen to the story unfold as they follow signed\, maintained paths through fields and forests. \nCurriculum Connections:\n-Social Studies (Indigenous Cultures)\n-Arts Education (Drama/Theatre Production & Media Arts)\n-English Language Arts (Creative Writing/Literary Studies/Spoken Language/New Media)\n-Applied Design/Skills & Technologies \nPlease note the following:\nThe walking trails are groomed but not paced\, so students must be prepared for a nature walk through fields and forests and dress appropriately for the weather \nCOST: $15.00/participant\n**Teachers/ chaperones are complimentary** \nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday\, May 1st\n*A minimum of 10 students is required* \nQuestions? Concerns?\nPlease contact Pamela Smid\, psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/audio-land-walk-land-based-learning-field-trip-caravan-farm-theatre/
LOCATION:Caravan Farm Theatre\, 4886 Salmon River Road\, Armstrong\, BC\, V0E 1B4
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T232903Z
CREATED:20260223T232639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T232903Z
UID:9743-1778069700-1778079600@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:VSO Hockey Sweater
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra performance of the HOCKEY SWEATER \n\n\nVSO Elementary school concerts are a fun\, educational\, and interactive way to introduce students to orchestral music. This year’s concerts explore the wild\, wonderful world of percussion\, as well as the rhythm of sport and the power of music to unite us. \nWEDNESDAY\, May 6 at 12:15pm (doors open at 11:45am) \n\n\nOrpheum Vancouver:  601 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, BC \n\n\n11:35am arrive and gather in front of Orpheum (Smithe Street Entrance) \n11:45am Theatre Doors Open\n\n12:15pm Concert begins and last approximately 1 hour. \nCost: $12 per person (younger siblings\, students and adults) \n\n***only infants 6 months and under do not have to pay for a ticket\nContact Person/Information: Cara Lee Buzza\,  cbuzza@schoolathome.ca\, 1-800-745-1320 ext 114Sign-up deadline: Monday\, April 6\nGoogle form to register: https://forms.gle/JqcLdKhTMRjD9eZV8
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/vso-hockey-sweater/
LOCATION:Vancouver Orpheum Theatre\, 601 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Cara Lee Buzza":MAILTO:cbuzza@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T222602Z
CREATED:20260427T215651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T222602Z
UID:9888-1777899600-1777906800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Spring Sprouts and Seeds - May 4\, 2026 @ 1pm in Vanderhoof
DESCRIPTION:We will meet at Laura Gammond’s house\, located at 4463 Sinkut Lake Road at 1pm. Spots are limited for this event to 30. \nLaura will share some of her extensive gardening knowledge with us\, including topics such as frost dates\, northern plant varieties\, companion planting and composting techniques. We will also plant some seeds that the kids can take home.\nThere is no cost for this event\, but if you’d like\, feel free to contribute a few dollars (to Jen) for a small thank you gift card for Laura.
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/spring-sprouts-and-seeds-may-4-2026-1pm-in-vanderhoof/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Jen Duncan":MAILTO:jduncan@schoolathome.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260223T232259Z
CREATED:20260223T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T232259Z
UID:9740-1777897800-1777906800@schoolathome.ca
SUMMARY:Allan Brooks Nature Centre (Vernon)
DESCRIPTION:When: MONDAY\, MAY 4th from 12:30-3:00pm\n\nWhere: Allan Brooks Nature Centre\n\n    \nAddress: \n250 Allan Brooks Way\nVernon BC\n778-943-2349\n \n\nWho: ALL STUDENTS Gr. K-9; TLA & non-TLA Homeschooling students welcome\nCost: $15.00 / student\n\n \n**MINIMUM ENROLMENT: 12 STUDENTS**\nEnrolment deadline: Friday\, APRIL 10th\n \nEnjoy an afternoon of learning about the wonder of nature! Students will have the opportunity to participate in four activities throughout the afternoon: a Grassland Trail Walk\, a Pond Study\, Predators & Prey (Food Web & Animal Anatomy)\, and Orienteering.\n\nWe will take a walk through the grassland ecosystem to learn about grassland plants and animals\, and how they interact. We will also have an opportunity to collect macrobenthic invertebrates and use simple testing to assess dissolved oxygen content\, pH\, turbidity\, and water temperature as a means of learning about the water quality of the Allan Brooks Nature Centre pond. Students will learn about the simple and creative ways Nature Journaling can improve their observation skills\, and students can learn how to build their knowledge as a naturalist. Finally\, students will also be given a clipboard and a navigation tool in an effort to develop orienteering skills. It should be a fun-filled\, fantastic afternoon immersed in nature!\n\nTo learn more about the Allan Brooks Nature Centre\, feel free to check out his website:\nhttps://abnc.ca/\n\n*Please bring a water bottle\, snack\, & any hats/bug spray/layered clothing/ rain gear that may be necessary to keep you comfortable during an afternoon outdoors. This OUTDOOR field trip will run rain or shine!\n\n**Please complete one registration form PER student. \n\nContact Person/Information: Pamela Smid\,  psmid@schoolathome.ca
URL:https://schoolathome.ca/event/allan-brooks-nature-centre-vernon/
LOCATION:Allan Brooks Nature Centre\, 250 Allan Brooks Way\, Vernon\, BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Pamela Smid":MAILTO:psmid@schoolathome.ca
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