Baltimore Homeschool Community Center Blog

Amazing Taekwon-Do Videos

baltimorehomeschool — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:21:07 +0000

If you take Taekwon-Do, be inspired by these great videos! If you don’t take Taekwon-Do yet… well, be even more inspired!

A Ho Sin Sul- a fake fight presentation- presented by two young black belts from the Las Vegas Taekwon-Do Club

Even younger kids can perform Taekwon-Do Ho Sin Sul!

Korean Taekwon-Do practitioners demonstrate board breaking, ho sin sul, and more!

This video goes to show you that Taekwon-Do really is for anyone!

Mondays at the Center

baltimorehomeschool — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:00:48 +0000

Above: A Picture from Russian Class

At the Baltimore Homeschool Community Center, Monday isn’t a day to dread after the end of the weekend, it can be your favorite day of the week. Visit the Homeschool Center and start your day off with a fun and educational Taekwon-Do class, where you can learn self-defense while having fun and learning great moral values at the same time. Have a blast at the free Chess Club, an exiting club led by kids where you can eat lunch, learn tactics, and just have a fun time. Join the renowed Drama Club, where shy children gain confidence, born actors get their chance in the spotlight, and all kids learn great acting skills! Get the opportunity to learn a new language with the conversational Russian class, where you and your friends learn how to speak in Russian! And finally, learn science the fun way with Elementary Science! Don’t want to take a class? Just hang out with old friends or make great new friends- your homeschooling dreams can home true at the Baltimore Homeschool Community Center!

Above: Drama Club

Upcoming Events!

baltimorehomeschool — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:29:05 +0000

FEBRUARY 7th, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

We have a great opportunity to do something fun and unique in our community, and get the Baltimore Homeschool Community Center name and info out to a huge local audience! BHCC members and friends are invited to participate in Maryland Public TVs on-air campaign on Tuesday, February 7 from 7-9pm! We will be answering phones during an airing of “Obsessed With Everything Food,” a show featuring cooking demonstrations that use the state’s local resources, and includes a travel log. The locations help illustrate fun and interesting places to visit throughout the U.S. We need between 12-20 volunteers, and the evening includes training and dinner. Please see Michelle or Marla to sign up.

FEBRUARY 14th. 12:30 – 3:30 PM

Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with all your BHCC friends! Bring a drink or snack to share and have a lovely blast!

FEBRUARY 18th, 7:00 – 10:00 PM

The theme for February’s Teen Social is “Black-Out”. Wear dark clothing and something that glows. Strobe lights, techno music and beach balls will break the darkness. As always bring a drink or snack to share. Friends are welcome! BHCC members are free There is a $5 fee for non-members

The BHCC Store!

baltimorehomeschool — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:32:35 +0000

We now have an online store for the Baltimore Homeschool Commmunity Center!
Visit zazzle.com/baltimorehomeschool* for the below products and much, much more!

These products and many more! Check it out now!

Philosophy

baltimorehomeschool — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:53:35 +0000

BHCC’s Philosophy class is today at 2:00! Class members should read through the Middle Ages chapter in the book Sophie’s World. They should also watch The Name of the Rose. You can find some of it HERE on YouTube, but they also have a book version of it. The book is $3 on a Kindle and about $10 to buy in stores.

If you haven’t yet joined Philosophy yet, don’t miss out, this semester of classes have only just started! Class information is listed below:

History of Philosophy Thurs 2:00-3:00
History of Philosophy from Greeks to moderns; Book Sophie’s World. This is a reading, discussing, and informal writing class appropriate for 12-18 yr olds. This is a 33 week class.
Student need to purchase:
Sophie’s world by Jostein Gaarder
Journal
Notebook
Free for members
$175 per session for non-members
(session 1 Sept 15-Dec 15) (Session 2 Jan.12-May 17)
Materials fee $15

February Teen Night

baltimorehomeschool — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:51:22 +0000

Teen Night: Black-Out Social.

The Theme for the February Teen Social “Black-Out”. Wear dark clothing and something that glows. Strobe lights, techno music and beach balls will break the darkness. As always bring a drink or snack to share. Friends are welcome! There is a $5 fee for non-members

Saturday, Feb 18 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Don’t miss out- invite your teenaged homeschooled friends and join us!

Russian Class Starts Today

baltimorehomeschool — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:47:13 +0000

The BHCC Russian class starts up again today at 1:00 PM!

Tips for Class:

Bring a 3-ring binder for your Russian word sheets.
Bring a notebook
Review old words before you start the new semester
Visit http://www.russianforeveryone.com/ for additional Russian information

Class Information:

Russian Mon 1:00-2:00
Russian Conversation
Давайте изучать русский язык!
In this class, students will learn conversational Russian and vocabulary on selected topics. Grammar will not be taught at this level but students will begin to understand and learn the grammar rules simply by using the language for conversation. Students are expected to study and memorize the Russian alphabet and the vocabulary from each class.
Ages 10 & up
Free for members. $100 for non-members
Materials fee $15
Jan 16-May 14

Free Sparring Pattern #1

baltimorehomeschool — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:39:01 +0000

Practice Free Sparring Pattern #1 at home, Taekwon-Do practitioners!

First Shakespeare Class of the Semester

baltimorehomeschool — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:27:47 +0000

The BHCC has re-opened and many classes are now continuing for their spring semesters. Shakespeare classes have started and everyone is excited for actors’ training and the performance of our modern version of The Taming of the Shrew! There are 25 students, but most of them are girls- so if you’re a homeschooled teenage boy who loves to act, you’ve got a great chance of getting a leading boy role if you join Shakespeare Theatre!

Shakespeare Theatre: Spring Production Wed. 1:00-2:30
Ages 11 and up
Wednesdays 1:00 to 2:30pm
Session starts January 9th-April 30th (no class April 9)
16 weeks
Members only
There will be a “Tech Week” to run through the production where students will meet every day from April 30-May 4th 1-3pm, dress rehearsal May 4th.
Tenative Production dates: May 5, 6 and May 12, 13

This session will focus on actor training and performance. The youth will learn that they can accomplish difficult tasks and that they have a role to play – in Shakespeare and in life! They will develop confidence as they learn to manage their time, work as a team to create and be a part of “something great”. The highlight of the session is the production of a Shakespeare play in which the scholars put into practice their expanding dramatic skills. Each student will play a part in the production either back stage or on stage.
Materials fee: $15

Taekwon-Do Holiday Demo

baltimorehomeschool — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:05:32 +0000

Check out pictures above from the 2011 Taekwon-Do Holiday Demo at the BHCC!

Our award winners are as follows:

Most Outgoing Assistant: Gino
Best Technique: Joseph
Most Courtesy: Daniella
Best Attendence: Owen
Most Improved Student: Owen
Most Perseverance: Yaron
Most Indomitable Spirit: Alaya
Most Outstanding Student: Zoe

Our newer students including Jessi, Hailey, and Roman were awarded Future Black Belt certificate awards for being good new students!

Videos from the demo will be posted soon!