Heritage Home Learners Support Group Calendar of events 2026 – 2027
Please email the HHL contact: heritagehomelearners1987@gmail.com for
the home school support group meeting location. It is in Surrey (northwest) – particularly
accessible to residents of Surrey, North Delta, and New Westminster.
Paid membership ($30 annually) is required for notification / reminders of ‘meetings’ and ‘park days’, and borrowing from our support group physical library. Contact us if interested, we are generous with ‘guest’ invitation.
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Summer Park Days
HHL Park or Games Days – HHL Field Trips
General Homeschool Activity / Events in lower mainland
HERITAGE HOME LEARNERS
11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Bring your own lunch. Unstructured.
Once a month – Tuesdays
2026 Summer Park Days:
Summer Park days (one per month) will be cancelled with rain. The Summer Park Days are open for complete family attendance – including the Dads – an excellent opportunity for them to give and receive support as homeschool dads.
Reminder email with details sent one-week-prior AND day-of message will be sent to the HHL mailing list to confirm, change or cancel all Park Days.
Tuesday, July 28, Bear Creek Park https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/bear-creek-park (has an outdoor pool option)
Tuesday August 11, King George/Cambie Community Park https://richmond.ca/parks-recreation/parks/parksearch/park.aspx?ID=4, 4100 Number 5 Road, Richmond.
2026– 2027 Calendar of Meetings
Meeting schedule the 3rd * Monday of every month
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.(Sept to June)
*altered when needed for: the statutory holidays and June.
Note: week prior and day of email reminders are sent to the HHL email list.
Meetings will be cancelled in case of snow – confirmed by email.
Sharing and prayer are an important part of our meetings, meaningful support is our goal.
SEPTEMBER 21 – “Meet and Greet”. Welcome new inquiring moms and new / existing members. Update on each other and share your plans for the new year. Bring curriculum as desired. A group discussion (shared task to facilitate discussion).
- Business: Registration and Annual Membership fee ($30) – register or re-register. Update your info – especially curriculum choices, for print directory.
- Assess meeting topics for this season – especially Creation Science in April – needs may have changed.
- Planning for Field Trips, Activity (Park Days), online classes provided by our members.
OCTOBER 19 –”Homeschool to High School, including record keeping / transcript advice”. A group discussion – Renée to facilitate discussion. Print Directory available.
NOVEMBER 16 – “”Avoiding burnout”. A group discussion – Alice to facilitate discussion.
DECEMBER 7* – “Annual Christmas Social – Sharing, praise and prayer with Alumni”. Appetizer Pot luck at the church. Starter question if needed? (Renee to invite). A group discussion (shared task to facilitate discussion).
JANUARY 18 –‘”Curriculum planning – time management, scheduling, academic goals. A group discussion (shared task to facilitate discussion).
FEBRUARY 8* (to avoid BC Family Day) – “Electives, life skills”. A group discussion (shared task to facilitate discussion).
MARCH 8* – “Spiritual goals, Biblical foundations, character disciplines, devotions, volunteering, patterns of responsibility, kindness, self control”. (possibly Kelvin P to facilitate discussion, potential to invite Dads).
Opportunity for selling second hand materials. Note: Second hand sale often in Abbotsford between April – June. Second-hand book selling happens on Facebook these days. Some people also post on Craigslist. Exercise caution when purchasing any online / digital based curriculum / resources – password protected usually only available from the vendor – it will not be transferable for second hand purchaser!
APRIL 23* (tentative date)– note Friday, starting time 7:00 PM. Creation Science Association of BC (https://creationbc.org/) presentation for local homeschool community (9th annual). Topic: to be announced. With resource tables. Invite our families, and other homeschool groups. (RV to contact and invite homeschool groups in broader community).
MAY 10* – ‘Organizing ‘free’ / family time”. Having balance, avoid ”school focus” consuming you and becoming an idol. What does your family do together? A group discussion (shared task to facilitate discussion).
JUNE 7 * – “Planning meeting for next season” (Planning calendars provided). Meetings and discussion topics, Summer Park Days, next season Park Days.
Attendees are the Administration Team for next season.
- Bring your ideas for topics / speakers for next season.
- Come with feedback from the past year – What were your favorite speakers / topics? What were the most helpful meetings? What meeting blessed you the most, and which one(s) disappointed you. Review, assess and identify possible alternatives and solutions.
- Feedback about administration and format of the group.
- Business: Registration and Annual Membership fee ($30) – register or re-register (update info for print directory distributed in Oct). Pre-payment in June allows you to borrow library materials over the summer.
- Annual treasurer’s report.
- As needed volunteers for position holders – see ‘contacts’ tab on HHL website: https://heritagehomelearners.com/index.php/contact/. Banking changes require formal minutes to be compiled for bank – minutes to be approved and signed.
General notes:
Moderation of the meeting – all attendees will be responsible to help facilitate the discussion. The HHL member that confirms the speaker is to provide a week-prior reminder, introduce and conclude the meeting, and send a thank you to the speaker within a week post- meeting.
Avoid Nov to Feb for speakers or invites to other homeschool groups due to possible winter conditions for travelling and complexity with potential cancellation.
Regarding meeting topics, flexibility will be exercised to accommodate, ie. special opportunities / speakers / unique needs / topics of members. Please communicate your ideas and recommendations via the HHL email. Also, consider: to have a meeting for the Dads.
Consider ‘End of the Year Dinner / talent / science project / displays’ evening for families and invited guests (grand parents etc). Note: This type of event requires a huge amount of planning / prep / clean-up.
HERITAGE HOME LEARNERS
2026 – 2027 Season
11:30 to 1:30 PM
Twice Monthly 2nd and 4th Tuesday (note some months have 5 Tuesdays!)
Indoor location (for board games) if the weather is rainy.
Reminder with location details sent the week prior. Final reminder and confirmation of park or games day location sent on the day-of the Park Day.
Park locations are tentative and subject to change as per weather and convenience of the group – please pay close attention to the email reminders!
Board Game Day. Bring your own games. Craft supplies can also be brought. Creation Sci video in separate room for those interested. Intend to be involved with the children. No food on location please, to reduce clean-up responsibilities!
2026
Tuesday, Sept 8. Blackie Spit (3136 McBride Avenue, Surrey). See: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/blackie-spit-park Park at Blackie Spit and meet at the grassy area with picnic tables or look for us on the sandy beach, preferably under the small trees
Tuesday, Sept 22. Fleetwood Park (15802 – 80 Avenue, Surrey). See: https://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/2113.aspx
Tuesday, Oct 13. Possible Farm activity / tour / harvest event (watch for entrance fees), To be decided closer to the date.
Tuesday, Oct 27. Tynehead Park (beginning our attempts to see the Salmon Homecoming). (16689 96 Ave, Surrey). See: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/tynehead-regional-park OR https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/tynehead-regional-park
Tuesday, Nov 10. Swimming at Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre, (16855 – 24 Avenue Surrey) https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/recreation-facilities/grandview-heights-aquatic-centre OR second try if needed for Tynehead Park (Salmon homecoming) See: https://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/tynehead-regional-park OR https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/tynehead-regional-park
Wednesday, Nov 25. (NOTE day change for this location) BC Vintage Truck Museum, (6022 176 Street) . See:https://bcvintagetruckmuseum.org/. 11:30 AM, closes at 2 PM
Tuesday, Dec 8. Christmas themed event to be decided (possible locations: Fort Langley; Richmond Winter Wonderland; Christmas at the Cannery – Steveston; Burnaby Village; Farm event – Elgin; Civic Plaza skating – Surrey).
2027
Tuesday, Jan 12. Skating at Rosemary Brown in Burnaby. (7789 18th Street, Burnaby) https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/activities-and-registration/daily-activities?activity_tid=656&location_ref=6916. Time: 11:45 AM to 1 PM (subject to alteration due to arena scheduling). Please communicate if you need OR are available to car-pool. Check website for admission fee and schedule. NOTE – It is recommended to arrive early to get your skate and helmet rentals and skates on to make full use of the skating hour.
Tuesday, Jan 26. Indoor Craft and Board Games. Rachel K and Michelle B to coordinate, facilitate, and organize / provide supplies.
Tuesday, Feb 9. Richmond Museum (7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond), https://www.richmondmuseum.ca/plan-your-visit/, entrance by donation.
Tuesday, Feb 23. Steveston (Gulf of Georgia) Cannery, (12138 Fourth Avenue Richmond), https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/visit/Adults $14.75, under 17 free.
Tuesday, March 9. Unwin Park (13313 68 Avenue, Surrey), https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/unwin-park
Tuesday, March 23. Indoor board games or outdoor sports on the parking lot (to be supervised by moms).
Tuesday, April 13. Bear Creek Park (13750 – 88 Avenue, Surrey). See: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/bear-creek-park We meet at the main playground (parking lot just off 88 Ave).
Tuesday, April 27. Historic Stewart Farm, Surrey, (13723 Crescent Road. Surrey) https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/historic-stewart-farm (opens 12 – 4:30)
Tuesday, May 11. North Delta Community Park. See: https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/park-and-amenity-search/north-delta-community-park
Tuesday, May 25. Reifel Bird Sanctuary (5191 Robertson Road, Delta – it takes about 40+ minutes to travel there from Newton – plan your timing / car pool. See: https://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/. Each vehicle must preregister 3 days in advance https://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/planning.html . We visit as individual families, not as a group (or potential tour fees). Must arrive before 11 for entrance. Bring a lunch, plan on a few hours of walking. Adults $8, Children (2-14) $6. Parking free.
Tuesday, June 8. Hawthorne Park (10513 – 144 Street, Surrey BC) See: https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/parks/hawthorne-rotary-park
Tuesday, June 22. Annieville Park, (9150 112 Street, North Delta). See: https://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/parks-trails/park-and-amenity-search/annieville-lions-park
Park options (key words: playground, trails and washrooms). We also choose parks not connected to schools. Locations with a field trip focus – need adequate parking or convenient transit, and please consider entrance fees.
Other considerations –Fitness place – use of gym? Especially for wet winter weather!
HHL Field Trips
If you are interested in a location / topic– please organize.
Options: VSO in Nov or Feb. Surrey Museum. (GVZoo, Planetarium, Science World – best done with a DL school for reasonable admission prices). Also swimming / skating (public hours) – possible at another city.
General Homeschool Activity / Events in lower mainland
Surrey Museum – throughout the year on some Saturday’s featuring various ‘Cultural’ (nationalities) Days, food, songs, etc.
Sept – ‘’Not going back to school’’ picnics ?
Swimming Fall sessions (10 sessions at Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex)
and skating (?) registration starting in August. www.surrey.ca click on ‘culture and rec’, ‘activities search and register’. Check Sungod pool for Delta lessons.
Oct. – Bird migration, Salmon ‘homecoming’ begins
Life Chain Sunday is 1st Sunday in October from 2-3 PM. For Surrey, usually takes place on King George between 104 and Holland Park. September is when details and location are confirmed. Link: https://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/life-chain . For Langley, occurs on Saturday
Nov. – Remembrance Day events at local cenotaphs – usually start at 10:30 – check newspaper for info.
Reg begins for SSLC swim for the Jan sessions.
Light display at Bear Creek Park in surrey (1 week+). Evening. Often requires registration, but is free.
Dec. – Various Christmas events – church and cities.
Jan. – Swimming session (winter) begins (SSLC) (see Sept)
Mission Central SERVE (formerly Missions Fest Vancouver) – Vancouver (last weekend in Jan) https://conference.missioncentral.ca/ , 2025 in Chilliwack.
Feb. – Family Day – check www.surrey.ca , click on ‘culture and rec’, and ‘events’ – often free swim/skate in select locations (usually very busy!).
Mar. – Reg for SSLC swim for the April Spring sessions
(Note” Spring break for conventional schools are generally the last 2 weeks of March. Expect crowds as families recreate).
Apr. – Swimming session begins (SSLC)
Surrey Environmental Extravaganza events – Apr to June) many free family events (local nature). Check www.surrey.ca , click on ‘culture and rec’, ‘parks’, ‘programs and events in parks’, ‘public programs’, ‘environmental extravaganza’
‘Used book’ sales begin (Abbotsford) Also check Facebook and other internet sites.
May – B C Homelearners Conference?. May also be a conference in the BC interior – Kamloops?
March for Life, Victoria , 1st Thursday in May (?) Info for this will come out in the spring. Link from this past year if you want to learn more. https://m4lvictoria.ca/
Surrey Children’s Festival (end of May?) See city of Surrey website:
Jun. – TLA Track and Field Sports Day ?
Homeschool / Family Sports Day events may also be organized by other support groups (Langley Home Educators Association. contact: lheagroup@gmail.com , New Life Homeschool support group, Burnaby. http://newlifehomeschool.com/ . Richmond (South Delta Home Learners) group – please pass info of these events to HHL. Usually requires registration prior to the event.
School’s Done Picnics?
Prayer Sunday for the Persecuted Church ‘One With Them’ by Open Doors. Hebrews 13:3: “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering”. https://onewiththem.ca/
Note: TLA field trips throughout the year.
Some field trips are open for non-TLA families, provided there is space. Field trips are posted on the website and families are welcome to check this out regularly. Contact TLA for availability, details and payment. https://schoolathome.ca/events/ home page,- our community, – events and field trips
TLA and other school field trip opportunities will be ‘forwarded’ to the HHL email list if we are informed. Please send info to the Heritage Home Learners email (heritagehomelearners1987@gmail.com).pport group meeting location. It is in Surrey (northwest) – particularly accessible to residents of Surrey, North Delta, and New Westminster.
Paid membership ($30 annually) is required for notification / reminders of ‘meetings’ and ‘park days’, and borrowing from our support group physical library. Contact us if interested, we are generous with ‘guest’ invitation.
