Welcome to September!
I can remember clearly, the excited feeling of going "Back to School" shopping with my mom. School supplies have taken on a new meaning and include so much more than we thought we would need in school!
Whether you are in a traditional school setting, homeschooling or another form or learning successfully, you will need supplies.
We often look to free supplies groups on social media as many families pass along books and materials that are like new.
**Below is a list of websites of online schools for those who are homeschooling or are seeking specific course curriculum in addition to or in lieu of their local school schedule.**.
Courses such as Learn to play Chess, How to speak French, Cooking classes for kids and much more.
https://www.connectionsacademy.com
https://fiaf.org › frenchclasses
https://www.k12.com › parent-student-resources › faqs (possibly FREE!)
https://seahomeschoolers.com › sea-online-classes
Let's look ahead to early Fall getaways! (In case you didn't have enough road tripping over the summer)
1) Adirondacks/Lake George, NY
After you spend a full day dedicated to the Wild Walk, a system of wooden bridges that snakes through the Adirondack Park as a “High Line of the Forest,” check out the area’s fun low-key events. Try out some of the area's best wine at the Adirondack Winery Lake George Tasting Room in Lake George or Head to Fort Ticonderoga to explore its gardens, learn its history, and hike its Carillon Battlefield trail with views of Lake Champlain and Vermont's Green Mountains.
2) Vernon, NJ ** Now offering day passes, midweek through August!**
For a great getaway, less than 1 hour from NW Bergen county, visit Crystal Springs Resort and Spa. A year-round resort, Crystal Springs now has a variety of Fall getaway packages to choose from! Please visit:https://bit.ly/3Lbv7EX. NOW they also offer DAY PASSES! Get yours here and make sure to mention you saw it on MK NW Bergen County! https://shop.crystalgolfresort.com/collections/crystal-springs-resort-day-passes/products/minerals-hotel-day-pass
3) Villa Roma Resort- Callicoon, NY
Longing for the old days of the Catskills hotels, but with modern amenities? Then visit Villa Roma Resort for a wonderful, all inclusive experience! With delicious meals and non stop activities for both kids and adults, you will have NOT to remind your kids to get off the Ipad! They have unique theme weekends. Please visit: www.villaroma.com for details and booking and ask them for a Mac Kid discount.
Local Fall Fun!
Abma's has 250 acres of sustainable farm in beautiful Wyckoff, NJ.
This fall, join Abma's for one of their amazing children's art programs, happening every Thursday at the farm. A petting zoo ticket is included! Free wine tasting for parents!
Secor Farms- Mahwah, NJ
Secor has fun hayrides to their pumpkin patch in the fall. They have awesome cider donuts and tons of foliage and herb plants to choose from. Children love Secor. Close to many northern bergen county towns, Secor is a local family owned business, located directly across the street from a playground and ball field where kids can play before or after their visit. Please visit their website for current regulations and any changes to their schedule:
http://www.secorfarms.com/fall.
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Thank you!
Elisa
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