FAQs
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What is ANCHOR? |
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ANCHOR is a homeschool group designed to provide a fun, loving atmosphere to homeschooling families in the area, helping them to grow in their faith by Following Jesus, Loving People and Making Disciples. |
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What to Expect |
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ANCHOR provides many opportunities for families to do life together and develop long lasting friendships, such as special events, service projects, educational fairs, field trips, p.e., age group activities, and more. |
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What We Expect from You |
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ANCHOR is a completely volunteer-run organization. In order to provide all the activities listed above, each member is required to volunteer in 2 events per semester. We are families coming together to provide our best to our kids. You are a part of that! |
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What are Clubs? |
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Clubs are opportunities for kids of all ages to learn as a group. Our Clubs vary in themes and duration. Parent involvement is usually needed to assist, lead or provide care to siblings. |
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What is Co-Op? |
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Co-Op is an add-on to your ANCHOR membership. If you opt to do co-op, your kids will have the opportunity to participate in 1 or 2 classes per semester, while you will join a teaching team and teach your preferred age group (as available). Co-Op classes are enrichment classes and not meant to take place of your home-based curriculum. Each semester of co-op lasts 9 to 12 weeks. Full commitment necessary. |
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How do I stay infomed? |
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Bookmark our website and check the calendar to see all scheduled events. You can also “like” and “follow” our facebook page, as well as look out for our newsletters sent right to your inbox. |
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How do I Register for Events and Field Trips? |
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Registration for all Events and Field Trips is made through our website, under the Calendar link. Register in advance to give our team an accurate head count as we prepare for each event. Membership is required to participate in all ANCHOR activities, unless otherwise noted. |
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Membership Duration and Cost |
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ANCHOR membership goes from August 1st to July 31st of each year. Family membership costs $80 per year. A background check is necessary for each participating adult, done every 3 years, and the costs starts at $20.00, depending on which states you have lived in. Co-op add-on costs $10/child per semester. All payment is due at the time of registration. |
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How to Sign Up |
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1. Here on our website, click “Join Anchor“. Fill out the membership application online. 2. Download the Waiver. Fill it out and bring it to a registration event with your driver's license to have notarized for free! 3. Complete the online form to authorize a background check. Background checks are $20 for one person or $30 for two. We highly recommend that if you expect your husband to attend Anchor events, that you get him background checked as well. Co-op and some other events can only be attended by background checked adults. |
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What’s Next? |
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After your membership application is processed you will receive a Welcome letter/email and are ready to join our next activity! We can’t wait to see you!! |
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Contact Info |
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For general questions: For questions regarding Co-Op Classes: |