ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
Part of the CHOOSE CT mission is to provide organized activities for homeschooled children of all ages; yet, some pursuits are more effectively furnished by other institutions and groups in our community. While CHOOSE CT does not have formal partnerships with any of these organizations, we have had member students participate in their events and classes. This list is updated periodically, so please check back often for additional resources.
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL COMMUNICATORS
Christian public speaking coaches who conduct workshops and conferences across the country in addition to developing communication curricula. Their mission: "to shape culture through authentic communication and equip students with both the competence and character they need to influence culture for Christ." In the past, CHOOSE CT has organized trips to conferences and hosted local workshops.
GENERATION JOSHUA
Designed for Christian students ages 11-19, this organization focuses on returning America to her Judeo-Christian foundations through hands-on activities and various other learning opportunities. A member-based program, the educational commitment of Generation Joshua is to teach and train students in civic responsibility. CHOOSE CT has had students participate in this group on an individual basis through a local club known as Servants with a Testimony.
TEENPACT LEADERSHIP SCHOOL
A comprehensive leadership program for both teens and younger children, TeenPact operates during state legislative sessions. It gives students t to meet government officials, interview lobbyists, view campaign disclosures, conduct their own mock legislature, analyze public policy from a Biblical worldview, and more. Like Generation Joshua, CHOOSE CT students have participated in this group on an individual basis.
GARDE ARTS SCHOOLTIME PLAYS
Each year, our local performing arts center hosts this series of plays for young people. The target audience for these productions is elementary and middle school aged students. However, one or two performances per season often include older children (grades 9-12). Past plays include "Charlotte's Web," "Junie B. Jones," and "Freedom Train." For more information about how to attend the Schooltime Plays with CHOOSE CT, click here.
UPWARD SPORTS
In existence for over 14 years, Upward sports operates sport leagues and sport camps across the United States. Offering basketball, flag football, soccer, and cheerleading, the organization emphasizes healthy competition, sportsmanship, skills instruction, and fun rather than the "win-at-all-costs" mentality so often evident in children sports activities. Locally, CHOOSE CT students have the opportunity to participate in basketball, cheerleading, and soccer through the Upward program at Gallup Hill Baptist Church in Ledyard, CT.
Last updated 5/19/2010. All descriptions are copied or summarized from the websites of the respective organizations.
