Below are all of the currently scheduled special events, field trips, small group activities, parent workshops, and any special dates for Co-op.

For Co-op related questions, email coop@learningandfamilies.org.

For special events or small group activity questions, email vicepresident@learningandfamilies.org.

For all other questions, email info@learningandfamilies.org.

 

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High School Graduation Information Meeting

Every May, Learning and families hosts a beautiful high school graduation! This year, the Learning and Families graduation will take place on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Covenant Life Presbyterian Church, 8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota,  FL  34238. We are hosting an information meeting in Sarasota off Lockwood Ridge Rd (north of University) on September 7th at […]

Fall Meet and Greet

Rusty Bucket 257 N Cattlemen Rd #81, Sarasota, FL, United States

Every year, we welcome new families to LAF. Our Fall Meet and Greet is an opportunity for all new families, plus any families currently enrolled in LAF, to come meet the LAF leadership team and get to know many of the wonderful moms and dads who make LAF a strong community. For the 2022/23 school […]

Picture Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Every fall, LAF offers all families enrolled in the Support Community an opportunity to have professional school pictures taken. There is no sitting fee, and you are not obligated to purchase a picture package. Just for participating in school picture day, you will receive picture proofs. and a spot in our Yearbook. Please note that we are […]

Field Day

Colonial Oaks Park 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States

Our annual Field Day is always held on the 1st Friday in December at a park in Manasota. All Field Day participants will have the opportunity to compete against each other in many classic Field Day games and relay races. There are preschool activities as well as games, and the park has two age-appropriate playgrounds. […]

Make-Up Picture Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

This is for students and facilitators who were not able to attend Picture Day. Sign in at the welcome table when you arrive.

Valentine’s Exchange

Our annual Valentine’s Exchange and Friendship Celebration is held on the Tuesday before Valentine’s day at a local park. Each student participating makes or purchases a Valentine’s box that can hold approximately 50 valentines. They also make or purchase 50 valentines to distribute. The Valentines can be candy or non-candy items and can be as […]

Junior Co-op Egg Drop Challenge

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Our annual Egg Drop Challenge is for all LAF students this year. It is held on the west side of the CLC building (see location below). The students are challenged to create a system to protect a raw egg from cracking or breaking from a high fall. They can use any materials they want to […]

History Fair and Wax Museum

Selby Library 1331 1st St., Sarasota, FL, United States

This special event is open to all families enrolled in the LAF Support Community. Details TBA

High School Prom

Palm Aire Country Club 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL, United States

Every spring, Learning, and Families offers a high school prom for any high-school-age homeschooler in the community and their guests (ages 14 – 20). The LAF prom is a big hit in the homeschool community and sells out quickly. Check back for more details later in the year!

High School Graduation

Covenant Life Presbyterian Church 8490 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

If you have never been to a homeschool graduation, mark your calendars and plan to join LAF as we celebrate our high school graduates and their families. At Learning and Families, we strive to honor each student and their parents who traveled an unconventional road to the high school finish line! The LAF graduation features a heart-warming […]

Trunk or Treat

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Our annual Trunk-or-Treat is held the week before Halloween in the parking lot of the west side of the building (see address below) at 1 pm. We we would love for 20 LAF families to volunteer to host and decorate their trunks in a non-scary theme. All LAF families participating will bring a bag of […]

2024 High School Graduation

Church of HOpe 2300 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL, United States

If you have never been to a homeschool graduation, mark your calendars and plan to join LAF as we celebrate our high school graduates and their families. At Learning and Families, we strive to honor each student and their parents who traveled an unconventional road to the high school finish line! The LAF graduation features a heart-warming […]

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