HUG is a Christian support group for the homeschooling families in the Northern Colorado region. It is designed for fathers, mothers, and homeschooled children of all ages. Our purpose is to provide support, encouragement, information, and group activities to member families. We strive to maintain an attitude of unity centered on Jesus Christ, with the common interest of home education, while honoring the diversity among our members. We operate under the HUG Statement of Faith.
Visitors are welcome at any HUG meeting once, and then must request Membership online to continue attendance. HUG Membership is $25 for each school year, July to June.
Regular meetings are 5:45 - 8:30pm, the second Monday of the month, September-June at Timberline Church (Drake and Timberline) in Fort Collins. Childcare is freely provided by Timberline, but you must turn in a childcare form to Timberline at least one week before you intend to use this service. (Childcare is not available to visitors.) Our kick-off meeting is a Family Picnic in August.
What to expect at a HUG meeting...
- 5:45pm: Doors open at for the Sign-up Table, Nametags, HUG Library
- 6:00pm: Meeting Begins: Prayer, Open Mic Time, Announcements
- 6:15pm: 'Break and Take': 5 minutes to take kids to Timberline Childcare
- 6:20pm: Main Event
- 8:00-8:30pm: Fellowship time, HUG Library and Activity/ Field Trip Sign-Ups (Children pickup from Childcare Center by 8:15pm)
- 8:30pm: Doors close
2008/09 Upcoming Meeting Schedule
December 8: Family Event: Craft Service Social
Time of food, fellowship, singing, craft and community service project. HUG families will decorate food bags and deliver to elderly in community.
January 12: Homeschool Enrichment Fair & Father's Den
Enrichment Fair (Main) - Presentation of the various resources available to homeschoolers in the area from sports activities, dance, classes, etc. Come and see various table displays of all that is out there to support your homeschool journey.
Father's Den (Father's Discussion Room) - "Fathers + Homeschooling = ??" What does this equation look like to you? What are the greatest issues facing homeschool dads today? How can fathers make the most impact on their families? led by Mike Martin
February 9: SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Kevin Swanson (SEATING LIMITED-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
SPEAKER BIO: Homeschooled himself in the 1960's and 70's, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, are now homeschooling their five children. He has 40+ years of experience in the homeschooling movement and has served as Executive Director of Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) for the last eight years. Kevin also serves as the Director of Generations with Vision – a ministry dedicated to sharing a message of “truth and relationships in a lost and lonely world.” Kevin Swanson ministers to thousands of families by writing articles and books, and speaking at homeschooling and worldview events across the country.
SPEAKING TOPIC: A Homeschool Vision for Fathers “Without a vision, the people perish.” That Proverb applies to families, too. As more fathers see God’s powerful purposes in homeschooling for their families, they are getting involved. In this message, Kevin Swanson will demonstrate the importance of fathers casting a vision for the family. Where can fathers best involve themselves in the home for the best possible return on the investment? And how mothers benefit from understanding this vision for the relationship with their husbands and their sons.
March 9: Family Event: HUG Talent Show and Merry Marrieds
Talent Show (Main) - Kids and adults come and share their God-given talents.
Merry Marrieds (Parent's Discussion Room) - "Dating Your Spouse" For parents not part of the talent show, come and hear ideas on how to protect your marriage as you follow your call to homeschool.
April 13: Open Mic Night: How do you handle the "Anxieties of Homeschooling?"
Open mic forum: for both new and seasoned homeschoolers to share their insights, struggles, and ideas pertaining to anxieties we often encounter as homeschoolers. Emceed by Aimee Fuhrman
May 11: Family Event: End of the Year Celebration
Student Recognition with Senior Cap - Ceremony recognizing HUG student's successful completion of the school year, capped with graduating Seniors and honoring those families.
Family Showcase Tables
HUG Art Show
June 8: HUG New and Used Book Curriculum Sale
Bring your books and school supplies to sell and come shop for next year's needs.
Contact Us:
Homeschoolers Under God
P. O. Box 271224
Fort Collins, CO 80527
Message phoneline: 970-225-3011
Message e-mail: info@homeschoolersundergod.com
