Come join us Thursday, September 5th from 11am to 2pm (possibly later) for the annual MASH Not-Back-To-School Picnic at Assiniboine Park Nature Playground. Bring a lunch, picnic blanket and hangout with us!
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At Birds Hill Campground
Sunday, Sept 15 – Friday, Sept, 20, 2024
Come for the the week, a few nights or just for the day!
We are hoping you will join us for MASH Camping Week; a week of nature walks, crafts, barbecuing, campfires, and chilling with other homeschooling families. Bring your family, camping gear, and food for a week of activities and fun.
Other optional items to bring:
- Bikes for getting around the campground
- Newspaper to contribute for [Newspaper Challenges]
- Telescope for [Stargazing]
- Mountain Bikes [Bike Ride]
- Face Paint for [Face Painting]
- Costume and Bag for [Trick or Treat]
- Candy or Goody to pass out for [Trick or Treat]
- Campsite Decor for [Trick or Treat]
- Camping Chairs for [Human Battleship]
- Instrument for [Jammin’ in Jammies]
- Cool Jammies for [Jammin’ in Jammies]
- String of choice or charms for [Friendship Bracelets]
- Popcorn or Jiffy Pop for [Movie Night]
Schedule:
Things to note about the schedule:
- Group Campsite is Song Bay 01.
- Red boxes are activities geared towards older kids.
- Brown boxes are programs put on by Birds Hill Park for our group.
- Pizza orders need to have your name and a note “to be picked up by MASH” by 5pm on Thursday to the Pizza Hut in Oakbank. Phone: (204) 444-5551 Order online by clicking here.
- Schedule is just a guideline that is subject to change due to weather and other circumstances.
MASH Camping Week will be centered near Song Bay, the group campsite is Song Bay 01. If you’re camping, it is highly recommended to book near Song Bay. Booking near by allows for the kids to bump into buddies and meet up at the playground easily.
For electrical sites ($22.05/night), book Song Bay or Lark Bay. For basic sites ($17.85/night), book Fox Bay. For full service ($25.20/night), book Swamp Bay Savannah Bay, or Tree Bay (they are farther way from Song Bay). To see where everyone else has booked, please join the chat.
Each family attending is responsible for their own park vehicle permit and campground fee (if camping) as well as their food, beverages, and costs incurred for the week. There are no cost to join the events and no need to signup for join for the day. Every person under the age of 18 is to be under the care of their parent(s) or an appointed adult guardian.
Participation is voluntary, but R-E-S-P-E-C-T is expected.
We are hoping this gives us more time to build connections and create community!
If any questions, please email Tiffany ([email protected]).
A friendly reminder June reports can now be submitted.
Manitoba Homeschooling Office Website
If you need any assistance, have any questions, or do not know where to begin, please contact the Homeschooling Office.
Homeschooling Office
Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning
1577 Dublin Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3E 3J5
Phone: 204-945-8138
Toll Free (in Manitoba) 1-800-282-8069 ext. 8138
Email: [email protected]
This is event is still going on every Fridays @ 1:00-2:30pm.
Meet up at the Forks upstairs lounge area near the elevators.
This is UNparented event, however you remain responsible for your own child(ren). This will is an opportunity for teens to connect at a table away from parents. Bring a board game, book, interest or something to work on! Welcome and we hope to see you there!
Parents and younger children are welcome to join, just at a separate table from the teens!
Contact: Michele Merchant
[This is not a MASH event]
Join us Thursday, May 30th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Bill and Helen Norrie Library for an in depth conversation with the representatives of the Manitoba Homeschooling Office. They will be there to answer your questions on legislation, homeschool forms and etc. If you just have a few questions, you can also join us at the MASH End-of-Year Picnic. The representatives will also be present at the picnic informally.
Infant in arms welcome.
[This is a MASH event]
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Lao Tzu
Let’s celebrate the first steps of these homeschooling journeys at a kindergarten graduation. Join us for an informal ceremony and pictures at Assinboine Park, June 23 @5:00pm. MEETING LOCATION CHANGED TO OUTDOOR GARDENS BY THE LEAF.
Loose schedule:
Welcome Speech
Informal Ceremony Begins (est 20mins)
Pictures @ Outdoor Gardens at the Leaf
Pictures @ Other Locations (to be determined after ceremony)
End at Nature Playground
Please let us know if you have a blurb prepared for you child that you would like us to read. Diplomas will be prepared for those that do not have their own.
Feel free to invite family and friends to attend.
To join the Facebook Chat, DM Rachelle Bueckert de Pinto or Tiffany Twudosichuk.
One small steps for these graduates, one giant leap of their teachers! =)
[This is not a MASH event]
To All MASH Members:
The advisory team has been reviewing the by-laws. We have made updates as can be reviewed in the following pdf. If you have any comments or suggestions, please note the portion of the document you are referencing along with your notes and send them to [email protected] by the end of August 2024. We will be voting on a finalized document at the October 2024 MASH meeting.
Come join us Tuesday, May 28th from 11am to 2pm (possibly later) for the annual MASH End-of-Year Picnic at St Vital Park Playground. Bring a lunch, picnic blanket and hangout with us!
Meet at the picnic shelters.
Please note that representatives from the Manitoba Homeschooling Office to answer any questions you may have on legislation and homeschool forms. You can also join us at ‘Meet the Manitoba Homeschooling Office‘ that Thursday, May 30th from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Bill and Helen Norrie Library for more in depth conversation.
Same picnic, NEW location!
We usually have it at Assiniboine Park Nature Playground, but it seems to be under construction, so note the location change!
Be there, or be^2!
SOLD OUT! 4/26/2024
Riverview Community Centre
May 10th at 11am-12pm
Ages 6-12ish
Limited Spots!
RSVP Rachelle Bueckert de Pinto via Facebook Messenger
Or email [email protected]
[This is not a MASH event]
At Birds Hill Campground
Sunday, June 9 – June, 14, 2024
Come for the the week, a few nights or just for the day!
We are hoping you will join us for MASH Camping Week; a week of beach time, nature walks, crafts, barbecuing, campfires, and fun contests with other homeschooling families. Bring your family, camping gear, and food for a week of activities and fun.
Other optional items to bring:
- Seal-able clear container for Critter Dipping
- Hammock (for a hammock village)
- Potluck food (if you decide to join)
- Exercise bands and/or Sponges (for Slingin Squishes)
- Spooky Things (for Spooky Forest)
- Mug (for Tea Blending)
Schedule (Updated June 3, 2024):
Things to note about the schedule:
- Group Campsite is Song Bay 01.
- Blue boxes are activities geared towards older kids.
- Brown boxes are programs put on by Birds Hill Park for our group.
- Pizza orders need to have your name and a note “to be picked up by MASH” by 5pm on Thursday to the Pizza Hut in Oakbank. Phone: (204) 444-5551 Order online by clicking here.
- Schedule is just a guideline that is subject to change due to weather and other circumstances.
MASH Camping Week will be centered near Song Bay, the group campsite is Song Bay 01. If you’re camping, please book near Song Bay. For electrical sites ($22.05/night), book Song Bay or Lark Bay. For basic sites ($17.85/night), book Fox Bay. For full service ($25.20/night), book Swamp Bay Savannah Bay, or Tree Bay (they are farther way from Song Bay). To see where everyone else has booked, please join the chat.
Each family attending is responsible for their own park vehicle permit and campground fee (if camping) as well as their food, beverages, and costs incurred for the week. There are no cost to join the events and no need to signup for join for the day. Every person under the age of 18 is to be under the care of their parent(s) or an appointed adult guardian.
We are hoping this gives us more time to build connections and create community!