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Homeschooling Camping Weekend - 2008
Photo Gallery
Great fellowship as the ladies quilted
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Crafts for the girls
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A start on the play house to
learn some carpentry skills
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Continuing on the playhouse
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Learning how to butcher chickens
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Yummm, homemade ice cream
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Time to relax
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Campfire and sing
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Campfire
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Sunday dinner
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Bye, until next year
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General Information for 2008 Event
Weekend activities will begin Friday, July 4th in
the morning.
We suggest you arrive Thursday,.July 3rd. Events will end
Sunday, July 6th during the afternoon.
Tents and trailers welcome ,but note that we do not
have water hookup directly to
trailers.ater will be available at all times at the house and drinking
water outside
as well. Portable washrooms and showers will be situated on the property.
*Note: We ask kindly that everyone be respectful
of others in dress and conduct.
Location
This event will be taking place at our 10 acre hobby
farm in the country.
Directions from Ottawa: North/west
on Hwy #17 Trans Canada.
Turn right on Foresters Falls Road #7 (Just before Cobden).
Turn left on Beachburg Road #21. Turn right on Lapasse Rd. #49.
Turn left on Lookout Rd. #31.
Workshops
Basic Course in Small Engine Maintenance
- Our responsibility to keep what God has given
us in good order.
- Basic components of a small engine and equipment.
- Overview on how a small gasoline engine runs.
- Tuning up a lawnmower-covers cleaning the unit,
Chain sharpening, and proper usage of the saw.
- Tuning up a weed trimmer - covers proper use,
changing the line, mixing the gas etc.
Basic Course in Small Engine Repair
- Overview of how a small engine runs.
- Tear down of an engine.
- Identifying engine components.
- Engine rebuild.
- Starting and running of the rebuilt engine.
- How to start a small engine repair shop.
Carpentry
- Basic skills will be learned as a playhouse will
be built.
- Following plans to finishing touches.
Please bring a hammer if you have one.
Chicken Butchering
- This is a homesteading skill that few know.
- The process from killing to packaging will be
demonstrated and anyone who wishes to help is welcome.
Sewing and quilting bee
- Learn how to hand quilt.
- Bring any hand sewing or a project you need help
with or just want to work on.
- Ask any questions you have about hand or machine
sewing or just come and watch and chat.
Talk on the family farm
*tentative - Going organic, Market Gardening, Chickens,
Cheesemaking
Activities
Recreational activities: volleyball, croquet, fooseball,
etc; games and crafts for children if they wish
Evening campfires with gospel message, testimonies and
hymn sing
Audio Messages: Excellent messages by Susan and Michael Bradrick
Meals
Breakfast - with own family
Lunches - finger food potluck -
sandwiches, raw veggies, fruit, cheese, muffins etc.
Supper Friday night - Casserole
will be provided.
You need to bring one type of bread (rolls, buns,small loaf,etc.) or
one salad, and one dessert.
Supper Saturday night - Barbecued
hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.
You need to bring one salad or chips and
one dessert.
To Register
Call us at 613-582 -7491
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