The NBTS picnic will be held on Wednesday Sept 8, from 12pm at Beaver Lake.

Please pass the word along...

While still enjoying the last weeks of summer, it's time to mark your calendars for the Not-back-to-school picnic on Thursday September 2rd - (changed to Wed Sept 8), from lunchtime until sunset at Beaver Lake on Mont Royal (see map and directions below).

The Montreal Homelearners group, in collaboration with QAHBE/AQED, are inviting all homeschooling families to come from far and wide and celebrate our freedom from the classroom!  In each of the last two years, over 100 people attended.  If you want to be sure to meet lots of other homeschoolers, this is the event to drive in for!

We will gather in and beside the new playground at Beaver Lake.  There is a small water spray, so bring your swim stuff.  Also bring your picnic lunch - there are picnic tables and lots of shady spots to spread your blanket.  At the nearby chalet, there is a small café and bathrooms.  And you can even rent paddle boats and tour the pond.

After lunch, there will be entertainment and games for kids of all ages.  There will be lots of time for free play too, so feel free to bring toys and games to share : )

Please help us get the word out by passing this invitation along to any homeschoolers you know...

Hope to see you there!

Getting there (see map below):

Look for signs for Beaver Lake / Lac des castors.  There are a couple of parking lots closeby.  Parking costs $2.50 per hour or $7 for the whole day.

By public transit: take the bus #11 heading West from Mont-Royal metro.  Ask the driver to let you off at Beaver Lake.

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