CULLMAN, Ala. – Timeless Homeschool Events (T.H.E.) Cullman has been providing opportunities for homeschool students in the area to meet and mingle with peers and friends with its monthly and seasonal gatherings and events. Launched in 2009 and spearheaded by Cullman native and Madison resident Jennifer Garcia, T.H.E. has been fulfilling a social need in the homeschooling arena for over a decade.
“I have been homeschooling for 22 years and the question I get most often is, ‘What about socialization?’ Homeschool does not mean alone school,” smiled Garcia. “I believe every teen needs friends and social experiences like prom and graduation.”
The group has brought more than graduations and prom celebrations to homeschoolers in the area. Its regular meet-ups and social events encourage relationships and friendships outside of home while strengthening social and emotional skills. T.H.E. sponsors the Timeless Cullman Teen Scene, as well, giving area homeschooling teens and tweens a space to kick back, share snacks and ideas and hang out with other similarly aged students.
Said Garcia, “Sometimes we do special events like a murder mystery party or a campfire and cookout. Later this year, we will be hosting our first Autumn Glow Fall Dance.”
Upcoming events include a Taco-Tastic Teen Night, a Tween Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee Mystery Party and the Autumn Glow Fall Dance. T.H.E. also hosts pop-up and spot events occasionally – these events will be published on T.H.E.’s Facebook page and website.
“Anyone interested can check out our website, www.timelesscullman.org, for more information on upcoming events. If you are interested in general homeschooling, go to www.cullmanhomeschool.com,” shared Garcia.
Upcoming T.H.E. Cullman events include:
Taco-Tastic Teen Night
Ages 13-18
Hang out with friends, enjoy games and music and enjoy a fully stocked taco bar with multiple filling options, including beef and chicken, alongside soft and hard shell tacos, nachos and more treats with a Mexican flair.
Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Alabama STEAM Academy
18 County Road 1176
Tickets are $10 each
Back-to-School Meet N Greet
Ages 10-13
T.H.E.’s first tween night of the 2024-2025 school year is a back-to-school mix-and-mingle icebreaker. Students can jam and listen to music, play games, eat, hang out and meet other homeschoolers in the area. T.H.E. requests that each attendee bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Sept. 21, 5-8 p.m.
Alabama STEAM Academy
18 County Road 1176
This event is free, but attendees must register for a ticket online.
T.H.E. Teen Campfire Hangout
Ages 13-18
Prepare to light the night with fun, stories and s’mores! This campfire event is free, but T.H.E. requests attendees pitch in and bring a shareable snack. T.H.E. will provide chili, hot dogs and more for the event.
Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m.
Alabama STEAM Academy
18 County Road 1176
Tickets will be on sale soon.
Trouble at the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Mystery Party
Ages 10-13
It’s that time of year again: T.H.E. and its homeschoolers will enter the town of Ravenwood as it hosts its annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Costume Party. Raven Hall, a historic estate in the heart of Ravenwood, is renowned for its antique architecture, mysterious atmosphere and questionable past. The residents are preparing for a night of delectable food and lively gossip. This life-sized game of “Clue” will turn each attendee into a detective as he or she unfolds the layers of mystery and deceit inside Raven Hall. This event is also a dinner party.
Oct. 19, 5-8:30 p.m.
Alabama STEAM Academy
18 County Road 1176
Tickets are $10 each.
Autumn Glo Fall Dance
Ages 14-18
T.H.E. Cullman’s fall dance will be a fire-themed Glow Party that combines the beauty and exhilarating colors of glowing neon with the warmth and power of a fiery atmosphere. It is a traditional dance coupled with a bonfire and a cookout.
Nov. 1, 6-9 p.m.
The Barn at Lake Catoma
651 County Road 1419
Tickets are required and range in price from $25-$40 based on the date of purchase. Tickets to all events can be purchased online, and more information on T.H.E. events can be found at www.timelesscullman.org.
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