Homeschooling

Teen Night At Fish Hole LWR
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | 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!
