Home Away From Homeschool

08/31/2026

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

History of Pittsburgh through a Ketchup Bottle presented by Heinz History Center!

📆 October 21st
Various age groups and time slots!

What can a Heinz ketchup bottle teach us about Pittsburgh? Explore the story of our city through the iconic Heinz bottle and uncover how industry and innovation shaped Pittsburgh’s past.

2pm | 3rd-6th Graders
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/3rd-6th-grade-history-of-pittsburgh

3pm | 7th-12th Graders
Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-12th-grade-history-of-pittsburgh

$5 per learner.

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Homecoming Homeschool Bonfire 🔥

⏰Friday, September 18th, 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Open to all HAFHS middle & high school homeschool students 12 and up! Celebrate the start of a new season and join us for our 2nd Annual Homecoming Homeschool Bonfire! Enjoy an evening of dancing, snacks, bonfire, and fun! Casual attire. Think flannels, jeans, hoodies, and boots! This is a drop-off event. Adult chaperones will be in place.

📍Bird Park, pickup and dropoff located in parking lot off Bird Park Drive.

Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/homecoming-teen-bonfire

08/25/2026

Lego Club ❤️💛

Join us for a casual LEGO building hangout! Build solo or team up, try mini‑challenges, show off your creations, and meet other brick‑loving builders. All ages and skill levels welcome.

⏰Fridays beginning September 18th at 2:00pm!
📍Home Away from Homeschool

Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lego-club-10

08/24/2026

Calling all Geometry Dash fans! Share and play levels, discuss strategies, and improve skills while making new friends! 🔼🔼🔲😈🔼

Please ensure your learner has access to the Geometry Dash game (Steam, mobile, or console) during this club.

Select Wednesdays at 2:00pm!
Begins September 16th.

Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/geometry-dash-meetup

08/22/2026

UPCOMING EVENT 📆

Geology Talk with Nicoal, the Traveling Scientist! 🪨⛏
⏰September 16th at 1:30pm
📍Home Away from Homeschool

Learn the basics of geology and get to see Miss Nicci's rock collection up close! Activities include: An introduction to geology, geologic time scale demonstration, pass around rock collection, and a drilling demonstration! $8 per learner.

Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/geology-talk-with-nicoal-the-traveling-scientist

08/21/2026

LAST CALL! The countdown is on for the annual Home Away from Homeschool Family Reunion Picnic! 🎉

📆 Friday, August 28th
⏰ 5:00pm-8:00pm
📍 NEW LOCATION!
Silent Brook Barn, 2161 100 Acres Drive (located in South Park)
Map located in comments section!

There will be fun for the whole family- food, music, raffles and more! HAFHS will be providing chicken. Please sign-up below to RSVP and to bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert. Can't wait to see you there! 🥗

RSVP and potluck sign-up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44A4AC2FA3F5C52-64937057-home?fbclid=IwY2xjawT1ZRZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTVvQ3JEaEt2a3lBT1I1RktzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGbNi81z66ROWooouKRTHX8yIbv0quAF2VaVAjUVKRsbRc8BFrcMXjp_2yHA_aem_n1zckZTZLrVmcvu2y1SSag

If you would like to donate a basket or items toward our raffle basket fundraiser, please complete our online donation form or contact us via email at [email protected]. 🛍

Donation Form:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/HomeAwayFromHomeschool1/BasketDonation?fbclid=IwY2xjawT1ZS9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTVvQ3JEaEt2a3lBT1I1RktzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeUoG_klbtRnvCV8VB3kfdlBt0_gYAR1aTjATbrI_pTPdE8oJP-n_qlwhuxGo_aem_L-6pO8FQFIIci9k4LrvagA

If submitting an item from your place of business, please include a business card to be added to our list of donors. In recognition of your support, we would be happy to display your banner or other signage and will acknowledge your gift in communications with our supporters and members. Basket pickup can be arranged.

All funds raised will be utilized to help homeschooling children and families in the Pittsburgh area!

Thank you for your anticipated generosity!

08/21/2026

Decade Days are back! All month long in September we will be embracing the Roaring Twenties theme. 🎷🍸💃🎩

Multiple chances to participate:
✨ 9/16 | Dress up in 1920s themed attire!

✨ 9/16, 2:30pm | Teen Crafternoon: Art Deco Inspo!
Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teen-crafternoon-art-deco-inspo

✨ 9/18, 12:00pm | Teen Film Circle: The Great Gatsby
Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teen-film-circle

✨ 9/23, 12:30pm | Crafternoon: DIY Flapper Headband
Register ➡ https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/craftenoon-1920s-flapper-headband

For additional information, please visit our website at homeawayhs.org.

08/20/2026

New year, new opportunities to support your homeschooling community! 🏡 ✏ 🍎

Home Away from Homeschool now offers tiered levels of membership support. Every contribution helps us create lasting change for a homeschool family. 👪

As a token of our appreciation, donors at the Neighbor level and above will be acknowledged in our printed and digital materials, so others can see the incredible community making this work possible. 🙏

Additional information and membership options can be accessed on our membership page below! 👇

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/home-away-from-homeschools-memberships

08/19/2026

🎉 FALL/WINTER 2026 PROGRAMS are now LIVE!

Visit homeawayhs.org/events and click on the Google Calendar. Additional information about each event and links to register are included in each event description!

REMINDER: Home Away from Homeschool reopens Wednesday, September 9th at 12:00pm! 🍂