Miami Valley Explorers came about due to my drive to teach my children certain life skills (outside from our everyday academics), for them to perform science experiments & disections in a group setting and for them to be able to have fun doing crafts and enjoying holiday activities with a group of friends. As a homeschooler, it is important to me to provide my children with a wide range of opportunities and a certain level of social interaction. While we are actively involved in our homeschooling group, I just didn't feel that I was getting everything I wanted from it. I entertained the idea of reactivating my Girl Scout Leadership status and starting a troop for my Kindergartener, but I decided it wasn't fair to my other five children. Also, I wanted something that could be tailored more to our desires and I want them have the opportunity to build strong friendships. This was the best solution for what we were looking for!
We are a group of families coming together to learn the practical life skills that are often forgotten in today's society and to explore the scientific wonders of the world.
Our group caters to children ages 4-16, however, both younger and older siblings are welcome as well. We will work in co-ed form learning a wide range of practical life skills. I feel it is just as important for my boys to learn to sew as it is for my girls to be capable of handling a woodworking project and likewise, everyone should be able to prepare a feast in the kitchen!
We will work together as a family unit doing a wide variety of projects, crafts, scientific experiments and serving others. We strive to build and maintain close families and strong friendships!
Most of our funds (which will be needed for materials to complete projects and to serve our community) will be raised through fundraisers, as we learn about entrepreneurship, however, we hope to make our group affordable for everyone and would greatly appreciate donations!
We are not part of any organization. I chose to begin this program with my own children and decided to invite a small group of friends to join us on our journey!
~Kim
