CHN Ambassador Info Meeting
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Become a CHN Ambassador—Because Community Starts with YOU! Love homeschooling? Love sunshine, field trips, and making new friends? Then you’re halfway to becoming a California Homeschool Network Ambassador!
We’re building vibrant local homeschool communities across California—and we need fun-loving, big-hearted parents like you to help host park days, plan adventures, and bring families together.
No experience? No problem. We’ll train you. All you need is a willing heart and a positive attitude (bonus points if you love snacks and playgrounds).
Let’s make homeschooling feel a little less lonely and a lot more awesome—one park day at a time!
Workshops are online through Zoom and are interactive. Attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation.
Register by October 7th.

February Book Club
2026-02-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Life in Five Senses
Mondays in February · 7–8pm · Relaxed · Interactive · No-pressure
We’re so excited to invite you to our next Book Club pick, Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin.
In this beautiful and thought-provoking book, Rubin invites us to slow down and rediscover everyday joy by fully engaging our five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Through gentle reflection, practical ideas, and relatable stories, she reminds us that happiness isn’t always found in big life changes, but often in the small, sensory moments we rush past each day.
This book club is less about keeping up and more about connecting—with the book, with one another, and with the simple pleasures woven into our daily lives.
When: Starting February 9th
Time: Mondays at 7:00 PM
Duration: 3 Weeks
All are welcome! Even if you don’t finish the reading (or don’t read at all), you’re still invited to join the conversation. Come as you are, listen in, share when you feel led, and enjoy a cozy, encouraging space together.
We hope you’ll join us for these meaningful evenings of reflection, discussion, and community.
Register Here

Calling All Ambassadors…
2026-02-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
(Ambassador Meeting — Ambassadors Only)
Join us each month for a fun, supportive, and idea-filled gathering designed just for CHN Ambassadors! We’ll share creative Park Day activities tied to our monthly themes, vote on future themes, swap ideas, and team up for field trips and outreach opportunities. And of course… enjoy our always-popular raffle!
These meetings help you feel equipped, connected, and inspired as you serve homeschooling families in your community.
Ambassadors only — but if you’re reading this and thinking, “This sounds wonderful… I’d love to be part of this!” you’re warmly invited to attend our Ambassador Info Meeting to learn more about joining the team!

Park Day in Rail Road Flat
2026-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Rail Road Flat, 298 Rail Road Flat Road, Rail Road Flat, CA, 95248, United States
Come join Ambassador Vera for Park Day Fun: Jive & Jam

Get ready to twist, jive, and jam…
Get ready to twist, bop, and beat the drums! Join us for a Jive & Jam Park Day filled with homemade instruments, toe-tapping tunes, and a family-friendly sock hop dance party—complete with a rousing game of freeze dance (always a crowd favorite!).
As with all CHN park days, each gathering may look a little different depending on the area and ambassador plans. Some groups may enjoy Valentine-themed potluck treats or simple crafts. Some might explore more fun DIY instruments like bongos, shakers and tambourines, while others add playful, musical extras like a cupcake-cake walk game. No matter the details, every park day will be rooted in music, creativity, and connection.
Bring your dancing feet, your biggest smiles, and a love for making a little joyful noise as we celebrate rhythm, roots, and homeschool community together!

Park Day in Escondido
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive,, Escondido, CA, 92069
Come join Ambassador Sue for Park Day Fun: Jive & Jam

Get ready to twist, jive, and jam…
Get ready to twist, bop, and beat the drums! Join us for a Jive & Jam Park Day filled with homemade instruments, toe-tapping tunes, and a family-friendly sock hop dance party—complete with a rousing game of freeze dance (always a crowd favorite!).
As with all CHN park days, each gathering may look a little different depending on the area and ambassador plans. Some groups may enjoy Valentine-themed potluck treats or simple crafts. Some might explore more fun DIY instruments like bongos, shakers and tambourines, while others add playful, musical extras like a cupcake-cake walk game. No matter the details, every park day will be rooted in music, creativity, and connection.
Bring your dancing feet, your biggest smiles, and a love for making a little joyful noise as we celebrate rhythm, roots, and homeschool community together!

Homeschooling Q & As
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Homeschool Curious? Confused? Just Need to Vent? Join our Homeschooling Q&A Zoom Session—where questions are always welcome, curiosity is celebrated, and “silly” questions simply don’t exist (we prefer to call them brilliantly brave).
Whether you’re wondering how to teach fractions without tears, or just need reassurance that your living room counts as a classroom—this is your space.
New homeschoolers, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between—come hang out, ask away, and leave feeling a little more confident (and a lot more supported).
It’s casual, it’s comfy, and yes—lounging while eating a bag of chips is totally acceptable.
Workshops are online through Zoom and are interactive. Attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation. Because these are small groups, register by the dates shown on the calendar of events or the zoom registration page to ensure your spot.
March 3rd – Event moved to March 7th at 11 AM

March Field Trip
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Nimbus Fish Hatchery
Join us on a guided tour at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery to learn more about salmon, steelhead, and the amazing American River! We will explore the Nimbus Visitor Center, the American River Discovery Trail, and the hatchery raceways. During the tour, we will cover the life cycle and biology of steelhead trout, their habitat needs, and human impact on riparian ecosystems.
Tour is 90 minutes from 12pm-1:30pm. We will meet in the parking lot at 11:45am.
March through October is non-peak season and our fish ladder is closed during this time. During shoulder season months (i.e. March or October), you can expect to see adult fish in the American River adjacent to the fish hatchery. While this is a slower time at the hatchery, juvenile fish can still be observed in our raceways (concrete holding ponds) and fish food is offered to tour groups.
Contact CHN ambassador Andrea @ morningside.homeschool@gmail.com for details & registration.
This field trip has a max of 35 students, register now to reserve your spot!

Homeschool Q & As
2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Homeschool Curious? Confused? Just Need to Vent? Join our Homeschooling Q&A Zoom Session—where questions are always welcome, curiosity is celebrated, and “silly” questions simply don’t exist (we prefer to call them brilliantly brave).
Whether you’re wondering how to teach fractions without tears, or just need reassurance that your living room counts as a classroom—this is your space.
New homeschoolers, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between—come hang out, ask away, and leave feeling a little more confident (and a lot more supported).
This is for members only. It’s casual, it’s comfy, and yes—lounging while eating a bag of chips is totally acceptable.
Workshops are interactive and attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation. Because these are small groups, pre-register by the dates shown on the calendar of events or the zoom registration page to ensure your spot.

Homeschooling Q & As
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Homeschool Curious? Confused? Just Need to Vent? Join our Homeschooling Q&A Zoom Session—where questions are always welcome, curiosity is celebrated, and “silly” questions simply don’t exist (we prefer to call them brilliantly brave).
Whether you’re wondering how to teach fractions without tears, or just need reassurance that your living room counts as a classroom—this is your space.
New homeschoolers, seasoned veterans, and everyone in between—come hang out, ask away, and leave feeling a little more confident (and a lot more supported).
It’s casual, it’s comfy, and yes—lounging while eating a bag of chips is totally acceptable.
Workshops are online through Zoom and are interactive. Attendee participation is encouraged. These are small group workshops, which will not be recorded, but video and microphone are required for participation. Because these are small groups, register by the dates shown on the calendar of events or the zoom registration page to ensure your spot.

Wakamatsu Farm Field Trip
2026-04-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Wakamatsu Farm
California Homeschool Network is hosting a field trip for CHN members to Wakamatsu Farm. A beautiful 272 acre property that is home to an organic farm, large ponds, oak woodland, historical artifacts and an outdoor learning campus. Come join us for an outdoor day of adventure & learn Wakamatsu cultural history + silk dyeing!

$13 per student

Meeting at 9:45am- Field Trip is 10am-12:30pm

Contact CHN Ambassador Andrea @ morningside.homeschool@gmail.com for details & registration.

This field trip has a max of 70 students, register now to reserve your spot!
