BHEA Clubs

BHEA Clubs

* American Heritage Girls (AHG) * Boy Scouts * Chess Club * Cooperative Science Club * Cub Scouts * 4-H Club * Fencing * Girl Scouts * Orchestra *

American Heritage Girls (AHG)

American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered scouting organization for girls in grades K-12. AHG began in Cincinnati in 1995 and is
rapidly spreading across the United States. Troop 131, chartered by First Christian Church in 2003, is the first troop in the state of
Tennessee. The mission of AHG is to "build women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country."

Meetings begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, recitation of the AHG oath and creed, prayer, and devotions. At AHG meetings, girls are NOT required to leave their Christianity at home! The troop is currently structured into 6 age-level groups: 4 groups of Tenderfoots: (K, 1, 2, and 3); 1 group of Explorers (grades 4-6); and 1 group of Pioneers/Patriots (grades 7-12). During meetings girls work on various badges within their groups or work on community service projects. This past year we also enjoyed a Mother/Daughter Sleepover and a Father/Daughter Campout. Besides weekly meetings, we also have 2-3 awards ceremonies each year. We had a fantastic one-day camp in June, which was put on for us by a troop from Cincinnati. We had over 50 girls take part in the camp, and all of these girls earned their zoology badge and had a great time!

Visit AHG on the web at http://www.meetjesus.cc (follow the link to AHG) or you can also visit the AHG national website at http://www.ahgonline.org.

BHEA contacts are Sarah Small at 681-8423 or shc.small@gmail.com and Caroline Milne at 856-2193 or milnec@bellsouth.net.

Download the registration form here.

Boy Scout Program

BHEA's Boy Scouts provides many opportunities for boys to be boys. Activities that our Boy Scouts have enjoyed in the past have been canoeing, backpacking, hiking, camping, rocketry activities, archery and career experiences. Christian standards are maintained at all activities. All BHEA and Boy Scouts of America policies apply to all members. Boy Scouts is open to homeschooled boys age 11-17, whose families are members of BHEA. You can sign up at the Annual Kick-Off.

Contact: Billy Wade at bsatroop442@gmail.com.

Cub Scouts

Welcome to Cub Scouting! If you think that Cub Scouting is all hiking and camping, then think again!

Cub Scouting provides adventure and allows boys to use their imaginations while taking part in skits, games, field trips, service projects, outdoor activities, and the list continues! Boys find adventure in exploring the outdoors, learning about nature, and gaining a greater appreciation for our beautiful world.

This past year, our Cub Scouts: had a Cowboy Campfire; conducted a food drive; collected aluminum cans and donated the proceeds to the World Friendship Fund; participated in the Little River Clean Up with the Little River Watershed Association; planted a tree at a Habitat for Humanity house; donated pet food and other items to the Animal Works Shelter; and the Webelos camped overnight with their families in the Smoky Mountains. In Pack 442 there’s always something to do!

In Cub Scouting, boys belong to a small group, called a den, led by den leaders. Boys take part in meaningful and interesting activities with their friends. Dens meet twice a month on Monday afternoons from 1:30-3:00 p.m. The dens are Tigers (1st grade or 7 years old), Wolves (2nd grade or 8 years old), Bears (3rd grade or 9 years old), First Year Webelos (4th grade or 9 years old) and Second Year Webelos (5th grade or 10 years old). Cub Scouts also belong to a pack, which is the larger group, comprised of several dens and led by the Cubmaster. Pack 442 meetings are the first Thursday of the month from 7-8 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville.

Contact: Tim Richardson

For more information see our website at http://www.cubpacks.org/tn/cs/442/.

4-H Club

BHEA's 4-H Club has members from 4 years old to 12th grade students. It can be as much or as little as you want it to be. Our 4-H Club works on projects as a group or as individuals. 4-H is an excellent opportunity for any student. There are also great scholarships available through 4-H. There is no cost to join the club. Project groups that your student can participate in are Quick Breads, Arts & Crafts, Mini Society, Forestry, Conservation & Environment, Electricity, Food & Nutrition, Cats Photography, Recreation, Safety, and many more. There are also many individual projects for your student to get involved in. You can sign up for 4-H at the Annual Kick-Off.

F.Y.I - Tennessee State 4-H Calendar:
http://www.utextension.utk.edu/4H/calendar/2004.htm

BHEA 4-H Contact: Victoria DeFreese victorialynndefreese@hotmail.com

Fencing

BHEA members ages 10 and up have the option of taking a fencing class from Jeff Shoffner, a Homeschool Dad. Details of the Fall class will be announced later. You can learn more at http://www.radfrog.com/fencing/index.htm or email Jeff at jshoffner7176@charter.net.

BHEA Orchestra

The Blount Home School Orchestra will be beginning practices on Wednesday, September 7, at 4:00 at Maryville Christian School. They will practice every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 from September through November. If you are interested in being in the orchestra please contact Mr. Mike Bradam. His e-mail is kathybradam@msn.com.

These are some of the clubs that we have held over the past couple of years. Interested in starting or maintaining one of these or even a brand-new club for 2007-8? Contact the Activity Coordinator at activities@bhea.net.

Chronicles of Narnia Book Club
Chess Club
Cooperative Science Club
Craft Club
Girl Scouts
Socratic Circle

HOME, where each lives for the other, and all live for God.

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15