Homeschooling

Spirit Day
2025-04-22, 2025-04-24
Come all Decked out in your Neon to celebrate Spirit Day.

Curriculum Sale & Kids Craft Market
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:30 UTC
Do you have used books and curriculum that you are no longer using? Do you LOVE crafts? Sign up for a table at our Curriculum Sale on Thursday, April 24th from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Gym at Renewal Church (7221 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota).
All of our LAF Support Community and Co-op families are invited to join and take part in the sale and participate in the kid’s market. There is no charge for a table, but you MUST let us know if you want to reserve a spot to sell your books. We will not be providing tables, so you need to bring any tables or materials you need with you to display your items. All curriculum, materials and crafts must be labeled and ready to display with clear pricing. At the end of the sale, all materials must be taken with you; nothing can be left behind. You have the option to share a table with another LAF family if you don’t have enough to sell by yourself.
To reserve your spot, email lafvpres@gmail.com before April 10th. Setup will be between 12:30 and 1:00 pm on the day of the sale.
Shopping is open to the public, so please tell your friends and share the events!

2025 Kindergarten Graduation
2025-04-25 11:00 - 13:00
Looking for the cutest thing ever? Wait no longer, come join us as we cheer on our Learning and Families Kindergarten Graduates. All are welcome, invite as many families and friends as you want to attend. There will be plenty of room to seat everyone for the ceremony. We will have some snacks in honor of our Graduates.

Lion King Jr, The Musical
2025-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00
Don’t Miss this opportunity to see the Lion King Jr. Musical performed by Woodland Fine Arts Academy students at Woodland Community Church. This is also a chance to a support several of your fellow LAF students who are performing in the show and who contributed to the set, props, and costume design for the performances. There are two options to see the show.
Friday 5/2 at 10am.This show requires a $6 per person ticket purchase and must be completed by 3/5 as tickets will be used to secure reserved seating for our group.
Saturday 5/3 at 6:30pmNo ticket purchase required and seating is first come first serve.
These Field trips are open to all students and community members and their families.
Location:9607 State Rd. 70 Bradenton, Florida
Please reply with number of students and family members attending and what show you will attend. If attending the Friday show, please purchase tickets in the shop starting tomorrow and post below how many will attend.

2025 LAF Prom: City of Stars
2025-05-03 17:30 - 22:00
Homeschoolers and their guests are invited to the 2025 LAF Prom: City of Stars! This will be a fun and exciting evening full of food, friends, music, dancing, and many great memories.

Before purchasing tickets, read all information carefully. Please be aware that failure to adhere to our guidelines will result in forfeiting your ticket without a refund. Students and guests must be in High school AND at least 14-years-old (by 9/1/24).

Last Day of Co-Op
2025-05-06, 2025-05-08
“Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” Proverbs 4:13

Mom's Night Out/Middle and High Ice Cream Social
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Ice Cream Social & Game Night!
Calling all LAF Moms & Middle/High School Students!Join us for a sweet night of fun, fellowship, and games at Co-op on Thursday, September 18th at 6:00 PM!
Teens – Bring your favorite board or card game and get ready for a night of laughs, connection, and lots of ice cream!
Moms – Relax, enjoy some fellowship, and create your perfect ice cream sundae while connecting with other awesome moms.
Everyone brings a topping to share – sprinkles, chocolate chips, caramel sauce… You name it! We will either have a sign-up, or just have everyone post what they are bringing.
Let’s make memories, have some fun, and build community—one scoop at a time. See you there!

School Picture Day
2025-10-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Make sure to look your best, it’s picture day! Pictures will be taken from 9 AM-1 PM in the Gym, come ready with a smile

Fall Festival and Kids Market
2025-10-30 14:00 - 15:15
It’s That Time of Year Again! We are thrilled to host LAF’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival & Kids Craft Market (formerly Trunk or Treat) Thursday, October 30th 2:00–3:15 PM At Co-op (back of the building near the Woodshop & grassy area)
Kids Craft Market – Reserve Your Spot!Back by popular demand!No fee to reserve a table – but space is limited to 12 tables!To reserve: email Allison Flagg at lafvpres@gmail.comPlease include:Young entrepreneur’s name & ageProducts they wish to sellPrice pointAllison will reply with full details!
FREE Snow Cones! Enjoy a tasty treat, on us! FREE Face Painting
Costume GuidelinesAll participants must wear a costume. Students are welcome to wear their costumes all day at co-op, or change into it right before it starts.Fun ideas:Dress as your favorite book character Superheroes, princesses, animals, etc. No scary costumes or scary masks – this is a family-friendly event! Masks are allowed Scary masks are not allowed – anyone in a scary mask will not be able to participate.
Who Can Participate?Primarily for elementary-age studentsMiddle & High School students in costume are welcome!If you have class during this time, speak with your teacher first and come in a non-scary costume
Trunk Volunteers Needed!We need about 10 families to decorate their trunk & pass out candy!If you decorate a trunk, you do not need to bring candy.Need ideas? Check Pinterest for non-scary trunk themes!We already have a few families signed up – we’d love more! Email or post in the thread.
Candy DonationsEach family is asked to donate 1 large bag of candy or non-candy items. This will be distributed among the decorated trunks.
Arrival Info:THURSDAY Junior Co-op Families:Eat lunch right after dismissal at 1:00 (pack or order pizza).Event starts at 2:00!TUESDAY Co-op & Support Community Families:Arrive at 1:50 PM on the 30th.Drop off your candy donation at the table in front of the gym.Wait in the gym until the event begins. Please do not park in the front paved spots or the sectioned-off Woodshop area. Consider decorating a trunk since you’re available earlier!
Let Us Know You’re Coming!Please comment in the threads below with:Participants’ names & gradesWhether you’re bringing a bag of candyOr decorating a trunk!
Let’s make our 2nd Annual Fall Festival a huge success! We can’t wait to see your creative costumes and support our amazing young entrepreneurs!

Make Up Picture Day
2025-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States

Teen Night At Fish Hole LWR
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 | The Fish Hole at Lakewood Ranch, 10725 Rodeo Drive, Bradenton, FL, 34202, United States
Teens come out and enjoy a fun night of putt-putt. Make sure to have $10 for the event and extra for a treat, such as ice cream or coffee, after! Parents feel free to stay or drop off, some of us will be meeting for dinner beforehand if you want to join!

Interactive Horse Barn Field Trip
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Smart With Heart, 4640 County Road 675, Bradenton, FL, 34211, United States
🐴 Horse Therapy Barn Field Trip! 🐴
Join us for a heartwarming and hands-on visit to Smart with Heart — where learning meets the magic of horses!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th🕙 Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: Smart with Heart — 4640 Co Rd 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
✨ What’s Included:

A short introduction and safety talk on how we communicate with horses

A horse scavenger hunt to discover colors, markings, and barn treasures

Grooming and bonding time with our friendly horses and ponies

Interactive games to learn about horse care, body parts, and grooming tools

A closing reflection and optional photo opportunity with our equine friends!

🕒 Visits typically last 1.5–2 hours, depending on the group.💲 Cost: $21 per child👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and chaperones attend free!
🥪 Pack a lunch! After the activities, families are welcome to enjoy lunch together under the shaded pavilion.
Come experience the joy, connection, and calm that only horses can bring! 🌾🐎

Thanksgiving Break
2025-11-24 09:00 - 2025-11-28 15:00
Enjoy your time with your family and friends. This week, the co-op is closed.
1 Chronicles 16:34 (ESV)
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever!

Field Day
2025-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
🏃‍♂️🎉 Mark your calendars!Field Day – Friday, December 5th | 10 AM–2 PMA day full of games, fun, and friendly competition! 🏅👉 More details coming soon!

Ice Skating with LAF
2025-12-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, 5309 29th St E., Ellenton, FL 34222, FL, 34222, United States
❄️⛸️ Indoor Ice Skating! ⛸️❄️
Glide into the holiday spirit with festive fun for all ages!📅 Monday, December 8th🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM💲 $15.00 per skater
Bring your family for a joyful morning on the ice 🎄✨

Middle/High Christmas Party
2025-12-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
🎄✨ Middle/High Christmas Party! ✨🎄Join us for an evening full of Christmas games, gift exchange, yummy food & holiday fun! 🎁🍕🍪
📅 Date: 12/14⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meeting in the Canopy building
Bring your holiday cheer – you won’t want to miss it! 🎅❄️

Big Cat Habitat Field Trip
2026-01-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Big Cat Habitat, 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
🐾 Field Trip to Big Cat Habitat!📅 January 14 | 🕚 11:00 AM📍 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
🎟 Tickets in the shop:

$9 (8th grade & under)

$16 (9th grade & up)

Come explore Big Cat Habitat & meet amazing animals while learning about wildlife and conservation!
👉 RSVP soon to save your spot!
bigcathabitat.org

Yearbook Picture Retakes
2026-01-22 09:15 - 11:15 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Picture Retakes, Don’t Miss Out!Did you miss the two picture days this fall? No worries — Picture Retake Day is here!
Thursday, January 22nd 9:15–11:15 AM In the Gym at Co-op
Our photography teacher, Mr. Charles, and his High School Photography class will be taking photos to be used in this year’s Yearbook. This is your chance to make sure you are included!Come by, smile big, and we’ll see you there! We want your picture in the Yearbook!

Bowling At Bowlero Bradenton
2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Bowlero Bradenton, 4208 Cortez Rd W,, Bradenton, FL, 34210, United States
🎳 Bowling Fun for All Ages! 🎳
Join us at Bowlero Bradenton📍 4208 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210📅 Thursday, January 23rd at 10:00 AM
Only $11 per bowler – includes:✨ 1.5 hours of bowling👟 Shoe rental🎮 $10 arcade card
Don’t miss out—buy tickets in the shop on our website & RSVP under Facebook events!
Perfect family fun day—see you at the lanes! 🎉

LAF Valentine's Exchange
2026-02-12 13:30 - 15:00 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
February 13th from 1 pm-3 pm, more details to come.

Legoland Florida Field Trip
2026-02-20 | Legoland, One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, FL, 33884, United States
🌟 Family Field Trip to LEGOLAND Florida! 🌟
Join us for an unforgettable day at LEGOLAND Florida Resort!📅 Date: Thursday, February 20th⏰ Time: 10:00 AM📍 Location: 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
🎟️ Cost:

$26 per child (K–8th grade)

$41 per adult

Enjoy a self-guided adventure through all the rides, shows, and attractions—no need to stay as a group, explore at your own pace! 🏰🎢✨
👉 Tickets can be purchased through the shop.👉 Please RSVP under Facebook events.
Don’t miss this brick-tastic day of fun for the whole family! 🧱💛

Annual Egg Drop Challenge
2026-03-05 13:30 - 15:00 | Bethel Church, 1805 30th Ave W,, FL, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Don’t miss our Annual Egg Drop Challenge!
Every year it is exciting to see how many eggs actually survived the great fall, and this year is going to be even better!
For the Egg Drop Challenge, our LAF students of ALL AGES (Preschool – High school)are challenged to design a system to protect a raw egg from cracking or breaking from a high fall. You can use any materials that you like to protect your egg so it will SURVIVE the fall!
There will be a participation prize for all contestants and special prizes for the most creative, best design, most unusual material used, and many other categories! – The Egg drop will take place at Co-op on March 5th.
1:30 start time for Preschool-5th Grade
2:15 start time for our Middle and High school students.

Spring Break
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-20 15:00
Co-Op will be closed for Spring break 3/16-3/20th. Have fun, everyone!
MATTHEW 5: 16 – “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

2026 LAF Red Carpet Prom
2026-04-24 17:00 - 22:00 | Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL, 34243, United States
Walk the Red Carpet
Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 10:00 PM
Location: Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL 34243
Homeschoolers and their guests are invited to the 2026 LAF Prom: Hollywood Red Carpet! This will be a fun and exciting evening full of food, friends, music, dancing, and many great memories.
Get ready for a glamorous evening with your friends as we roll out the red carpet for homeschool high school students and their guests! Join us for a Hollywood-style Prom Night filled with delicious food, great music, dancing, and unforgettable memories with friends.
Join us for a night of elegance and celebration, set beneath a canopy of stars in a stunning cityscape. Dance the night away while sparkling lights twinkle overhead, creating a charming atmosphere that will leave you starstruck.
You are welcome to arrive at 5:00 pm for pictures outside with our photographer. Doors open at 5:30.
Put on your best red carpet attire and get ready for an evening worthy of the spotlight!
This year, we will have a buffet dinner. The buffet will be open at 6:00 pm and will include Salmon and Chicken, with options of sides, as well as salad and rolls. If you have dietary restrictions, let us know in the registration form.

Last Day of Co-Op
2026-05-07
🌟 End of the Co-Op Year Message 🌟
As we wrap up another wonderful year, we would like to take a moment to celebrate each of you — our amazing students and their families! From our youngest learners in Pre-K to our graduating high school seniors, we hope this year was filled with growth, laughter, and special memories that will last a lifetime.
May your summer be full of joy, rest, and new adventures. We can’t wait to see all that God has in store for you in the year ahead!
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11
Wishing you a blessed summer and a bright new beginning ahead! ☀️❤️

End of Year Skate Party
2026-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Astro Skate Bradenton, 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
You’re invited to a special, private end-of-year skate party just for the LAF family! 🎉🛼 Join us at Astro Skate Bradenton for an exciting night of fun, music, games, and celebration!
Here’s what you need to know:
🌟 When: 6 PM – 8 PM, with extended stay until closing for free!
💵 Cost: $11 per person — includes skates! (Payment is required for everyone, even if you’re not skating)
🍔 Food: Delicious options available for purchase to enjoy during the event
This event is a wonderful way to celebrate an incredible school year with your family, grandparents, and friends. It’s a private event, so it’s just for the LAF community—fun, safe, and full of good vibes!
📍 Location: 3611 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
📲 Please RSVP on Facebook under “Events” and purchase your tickets through the shop on our website to secure your spot.
Bring the entire family for an unforgettable night of skating, dancing, and celebration. We can’t wait to see you there and end the year on a high note!
