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NOTE: The MPE Board of Directors does not necessarily endorse any of the organizations or people offering these opportunities. 

Opportunities are listed sequentially according to deadline or event.

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Contest, Scholarship, Tutoring Opportunities

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HSLDA's Poetry Contest - submissions from May 1 - Jun. 1.

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HSLDA 25th Anniversary: Win Cash for Homeschool Hilarity - May/Jun.

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Tweener Ministries Inc. Chapter Book and/or Cover Design Competition - for high school students - win scholarships to Bethel College, IN - deadline May 15, 2008

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The 2008 Ballantyne Essay Contest - deadline Jun. 30

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Miller Pads and Paper Spring-Summer 2008 Art Contest - deadline Aug. 1

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The Kids Talk About God Children's International Arts Festival (for 5 - 12 years) - Opportunity to win a dude ranch vacation! Accepting entries thru Mar. 31, 2009. Winners for Summer 2008 and 2009.

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Affordable Accredited Colleges: An Unconventional Guide

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Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid 

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Information about Financial Aid - for prospective college students (thanks to Elizabeth Levy)

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Johnson County Library’s Homework Help program

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HomeworkKansas - free one-on-one online tutoring from the State Library of KS

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HSLDA Homeschooling Thru High School Program

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HSLDA Homeschooling The Struggling Learner

 

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Co-op/Program/Library Opportunities

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The Kansas City Public Library Unveils New State-Of-The-Art Children’s Library - May 10

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Kansas City Plaza Library - May 2008

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Youth Symphony of Kansas City - Auditions May 12 - 17. Sign up NOW!

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Johnson County Libraries Summer 2008 Program for Teens

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Johnson County Libraries Summer 2008 Program for Children

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K-State Events for High School Students - Spring Semester

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Boy Scout Troop 457 - every Monday

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"Completion" - providing student aids for homeschooling families

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ACT One of Kansas City - The Academy of Christian Theatre: Homeschool Workshops

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The Children's Museum of Kansas City: Special Programs

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Xtreme Gymnastics (Lee's Summit, MO) - homeschool gymnastics program

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Brighton Academy 2007 - 08 Program

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Discovery Homeschool Academy  - now enrolling for the  2008 - 2009 school year!

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Excellence in Writing & Literature Classes 2008-2009

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Heartland Christian Academy - now enrolling for the 2008 - 2009 year!

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Lenexa Home School Enrichment Program - 2007 - 2008 year

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Johnson County Museum Events - Spring 2008

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Harriman-Jewell Series of Performing Arts - Free Educational Events: 2007 - 2008

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Science Pioneers Program - 2007 - 2008

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Burr Oak City Library - Resources for Homeschoolers

 

 

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Standardized and Other Testing Opportunities

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EXPLORE (Pre ACT) Test for 8th & 9th graders - Apr. 28 & May 6 (MO), May 14 (KS). Reg. deadline Apr. 10

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SAT/ACT Preparation CD/DVD - special HSLDA offer

 

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Class/Activity Opportunities

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Sunday in the Park (Nelson Atkins Museum) - May 11

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Looking for student leaders for a nationally televised leadership program - Oklahoma City. Applications open until May 16.

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Kansas City Literary Festival (Country Club Plaza) - May 17

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Civil War Reenactment - May 17th and 18th, Kansas City, Missouri

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London, England Trip - May 2008

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Liberty Symphony Orchestra presents its annual Children’s Concert on the William Jewell College campus - September 18, 2008

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Homeschool Bowling opportunity in Olathe - first Monday of each month

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REACH - new support group meeting in Spring Hill/South Johnson County!

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Cultural and Lifestyle Immersion Opportunity - ongoing

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John Wornall House Museum - homeschoolers welcome!

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Young Stateswoman Society - monthly/ongoing

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Walden Media Announces Homeschool Outreach Initiative

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Blessing and Performance Opportunity at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, Lenexa - monthly

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Help MPE Spread the Word about Homeschooling!

 

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Summer Opportunities

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K-State Engineering and Science Summer Institute - for sophomores and juniors - May 26 - 30. Reg. deadline Apr. 2

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Three Summer Writing and Literature Camps - 9 to 12 grade - reg. deadline May 9

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Loess Hills Prairie Seminar - May 30 to June 1, near Onawa, IA

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Anatomy and Physiology Camp (Boone, NC) - 9 to 12 grade - Jun. 1 - 6. Reg. by Apr. 14 for early bird discount

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KU's Confucius Institute's Chinese Summer Camps

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Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge – 5 Day Residential Camp in North Carolina for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors - Jun. 15 - 19, 22 - 26. Reg. deadline Jun. 6

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Six Week Intensive French I course - begins Jun. 17

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The Kansas Historical Society in Topeka is offering summer programs for youth ages 4-9 - Jun/July

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Patrick Henry College Summer Teen Camps - Jun/July. Early reg. discount Apr. 15

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Worldview Camp (Warrensburg, MO) - opportunity for group rate

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Cartoon Camp with Ron Wheeler - July. Registration Form.

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Noetic Learning Online Summer Math Program LeapAhead! for students entering 3rd - 6th grades.

 

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Job/Volunteer Opportunities

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Johnson County, KS, Election Office - urgent need for workers!

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Child Evangelism Fellowship of KC - Summer 5 day club training!

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Opportunity to Deliver Mail in Louisburg, KS!

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Ministry to Elderly at Kendallwood Assisted Living (Gladstone, MO)

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Ministry at nursing and rehab facility (Independence, MO)

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Interns Wanted to Learn about Non-Profit Organizations

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Looking for an Eagle Scout Project?

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Accounting Assistant Wanted

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Work Wanted!

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Paul Henson YMCA - Prairie Village - requires "Buddy" Volunteers for special needs kids to help play sports

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HSLDA--Air Force Looking for Homeschool Graduates

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Helpers for new construction clean-up business wanted

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Helpers Inc. - Rewarding Job Opportunity for High School Students over 16 years

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C's Cleaning Services - Employment Opportunity

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Employment Opportunities at McAlister's Deli (Kansas City area)

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Job Opportunities at Chick-fil-A at Olathe Pointe - full and part time cashiers, assistant manager positions.

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One Year Internship Opportunity through Gospel for Asia

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Full or Part Time Employees Wanted at McAlister's Deli (Olathe, KS)

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Youth Volunteer Opportunities at Sunrise Retirement Community of Lenexa

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Community Service to People with Brain-Related Disorders - Pilot International

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Johnson County "Meals on Wheels" Volunteers needed

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City Union Mission Community Service