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.

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Manasota Rocks! LAF Theatre Benefit Concert

The Music Compound 1751 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join the Learning & Families Theatre Troupe for our third annual Manasota Rocks! Benefit Concert. This event will feature local bands, theatre skits, soloists, and more! There will also be a live silent auction and raffle as well as buffet style catering from Obee’s sandwich shop. Tickets are $10 (or $65 for a table). Click […]

Junior Co-op Practice Day

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Junior Co-op families will attend a Practice Day the week before Co-op starts so they can practice going to Co-op! Junior Co-op is a great way to enrich your homeschool journey, but it can also overwhelm families when they first begin. The practice day will help families acclimate to Co-op and feel confident when they […]

First Day of Tuesday Junior Co-op

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Junior Co-op welcomes everyone to the 2022/23 School Year! Be sure to arrive on time. First Find the flying creature that represents each of your student's classes in the gym, and have your student sit with their backpacks under the sign for their flying creature.   Next If you are a Pod Parent, head over […]

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 […]

First Day of Thursday Junior Co-op

Renewal Church 7221 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, United States

Junior Co-op welcomes everyone to the 2022/23 School Year! Be sure to arrive on time. First Find the flying creature that represents each of your student's classes in the gym, and have your student sit with their backpacks under the sign for their flying creature.   Next If you are a Pod Parent, head over […]

High School Axe-Throwing Party

Axe & Bull 4088 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Come join your friends in the thrill and fun of Axe throwing at LAF's first high school axe-throwing party!! We will meet at 2:30pm at Axe & Bull, and we will start at approximately 3pm, after waivers are signed and everyone is here. COST: $$20 an hour per person tax included. *Here is a link […]

MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY – PARK NIGHT

Tom Bennett Park Playground Pavilion, 280 Kay Rd., Bradenton, FL, United States

Hey Middle Schoolers, let's kick off the year with a night at the park! Volleyball, ultimate frisbee, fishing, and games! Let us know you’re coming by clicking “Going” in the Facebook Event

Ice Skating Field Trip

Let’s start off the year right with a Back to School Skating Bash! Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. This field trip is for all ages. Please remember to wear your green LAF shirts for this event, and don’t forget to bring a jacket – it’s cold out […]

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Co-op Spirit Day — Crazy Socks and Crazy Hair

This month, wear your craziest socks and let your hair go WILD! LAF Spirit Day is the 3rd Tuesday and Thursday of the month, excluding December and January. Everyone can participate (all ages)! Help us make this the BEST LAF Co-op year yet!

FIELD TRIP – SARASOTA-BRADENTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TOUR

Sarasota Airport

Join us on an exciting tour around our very own Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport! We will get to see many of the daily operations as well as some exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at what it takes to operate an international airport. We have a limited number of spaces for this trip, so if you want to go, […]

AWAKEN FOOD PANTRY COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Awaken Church 390 Flamingo Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, United States

LAF’s Zdrojowy family pastor Awaken Church in Port Charlotte. Many distribution centers are closed in that area and have sent their supplies to Awaken's church/food pantry. LAF is taking a group down to help organize donations and run the food pantry. They will put us to work wherever they need us! Beginning huddle is at […]

Hilt’s Party With a Purpose

Join us for a virtual Mary Kay party to bless LAF’s Hilts Family, who lost everything in the Hurricane. All proceeds will directly to the Hilts family. Orders can be placed anytime in the Facebook Group. For more information, please contact Mary Kay Consultant Wendy Coffey at (941) 914-0416. For more ways to help LAF […]

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