Category Archives: Socialization

Capstone History Field Trip: Washington, D.C.

For the past several years, we have participated in an academic co-op with a great group of families. Last year, we took a Capstone field trip to Antietam, Gettysburg, and Harpers Ferry. This year, we took a Capstone field trip … Continue reading

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Homeschooling Phys Ed

It’s funny the things that people think of when they think of challenges to homeschooling. One thing that comes up sometimes among those who are considering homeschooling is, “How will we do phys ed if we’re homeschooling?” Or, from non-homeschoolers, … Continue reading

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Virginia Soccer League Talent Showcase

Not much time to post, but before we head out to the Richmond Kickers Colonial Cup, I wanted to note that Nick had a great time playing in the Virginia Soccer League Talent Showcase in Williamsburg last Saturday night. One … Continue reading

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Capstone History Field Trip: Civil War

Our homeschool co-op has been studying American history this year, and we ended the year with a Capstone History Field Trip like none other. We camped near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia in The Treehouse Camp at Maple Tree Campground, and … Continue reading

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St. Patty’s Day Soccer Pictures

Here are some photos from the Stafford Area Soccer Association’s St. Patty’s Day Tournament. Nick played defense for his Richmond Kickers team. It was a good pre-seasoner – ya win some, ya lose some. We played at Fredericksburg Academy on … Continue reading

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