HCHC Leadership Academy

FIELD TRIP | Glen Echo Park
2026-03-28 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812, United States
Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, based on the beloved New York Times best-selling book by celebrated actress, Julianne Moore, is a fun and touching family musical. Freckleface Strawberry will do anything to get rid of her freckles – from scrubbing them with soap to caking on makeup… and even wearing a ski mask to school! Will her schoolmates realize that it’s her under the mask? Will Freckleface be brave enough to finally face her complexion in the mirror? With the help of her loveable schoolmates, including an amazingly talented ballerina, a cutie jock, a charming ditz and a totally kooky teacher, Freckleface learns that everyone is different – and that’s what makes everyone special.
ATTIRE – For field trips, we ask everyone to wear the official field trip orange t-shirt so our group is easy to spot and students can be identified quickly in open public spaces. It helps with safety, headcounts, and keeping everyone together. Thanks.
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PTO Meeting
2026-03-30 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-04-27 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-18 13:30 - 14:00 | Online
Monthly PTO Meeting (Virtual)
Join us for our monthly PTO meeting on Zoom, where parents connect with teachers, stay informed, and help shape our school community. Access to the Zoom meeting is provided after registering through the Calendly link found in the Parent Portal. We look forward to seeing you there.

LAST DAY: Winter Term
2026-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | CEC Campus, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Last Day of Winter Term – Spring Break Ahead! 🌸We’ve made it through the frosty days of winter learning, and now it’s time to close the books (just for a bit!) and welcome spring. Pack up those backpacks with sunshine and smiles as we head into a well-deserved Spring Break. Enjoy the rest, adventure, and family fun.
Come back refreshed and ready for our final term of the school year!

SPRING BREAK
2026-04-01 - 2026-04-08 | MD
Spring Break is Here! 🌸It’s time to take a pause, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy the beauty of spring! We’re officially on Spring Break.
Parents, teachers, and students: Thank you for all the energy and dedication you’ve brought so far. We’re nearing the finish line of the season, so use this time to relax, recharge, and make special memories. We’ll see you on the other side of break, ready to wrap up the season strong!

Easter Scavenger Hunt
2026-04-05 12:00 - 17:00 | MD
Easter Scavenger Hunt 🥚 Hop into spring with an egg-citing adventure around town! Gather a team of up to five and use our GooseChase app to track clues, collect eggs, and race to the finish. The winning team will take home bragging rights, a shiny trophy, and a sweet prize. Don’t miss this chance to make Easter unforgettable.
Ready, set, hunt!

Homeschool Workshop
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOP – 04/08, 05/,06 06/03, 07/01, 08/05

Join us for a free workshop designed to help you get started with homeschooling in a clear and practical way. This session walks families through the first key steps to begin with confidence and direction. Click here for more details.
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FIRST DAY: Spring Term
2026-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Welcome Back – First Day of Spring Term! 🌼The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and it’s time to spring back into learning! We’re so excited to welcome everyone back from break, refreshed and ready for new adventures in our final term of the school year. Pack your backpacks with curiosity and enthusiasm. This spring is sure to blossom with fun, friendship, and discovery!

Student Shadow Day
2026-04-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
What is a Shadow Day?
A Shadow Day is a low pressure “try it out” day where your child attends HCHC for a full day and gets the real experience of what membership feels like. Instead of walking in cold, they’re paired with a friendly, enrolled student who becomes their guide and built in buddy. Your child follows their buddy through the class schedule, lunch, and recess, so they can settle in quickly, feel included right away, and see if HCHC is the right fit.

Shadow Day at HCHC
Want to see what HCHC feels like before you commit? Come spend a day with us.
On a Shadow Day, your child is paired with an enrolled student who becomes their personal guide for the day. They’ll shadow a student through classes, lunch, and recess, which means your child gets an instant friend and a smooth, comfortable introduction to our community.
It’s the best way to experience HCHC in real time:

Join classes and participate like a real student
Get a true sense of our routines, culture, and pace
Make connections right away
Go home knowing whether this is the right fit

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USS Constellation Overnight
2026-05-30 18:00 - 2026-05-31 09:00 | Historic Ships in Baltimore, 301 E Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21202, United States
Climb aboard and step into the world of a 19th century U.S. Navy warship for a one of a kind homeschool adventure. Students will follow in the footsteps of sailors as they learn the ropes, build a working nautical vocabulary, and discover what life was really like at sea.
From sleeping in traditional hammocks to gathering around a mess cloth on deck, this immersive experience brings history to life in unforgettable ways. Along the way, students will haul cargo, pull ropes to help adjust the ship, and even take part in moving and “firing” replica fiberglass cannons as they explore both the hardships and excitement of life aboard an all sail warship.
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LAST DAY
2026-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Mary’s Land Farm, 4979 Sheppard Lane, Ellicott City, MD, 21042, United States
Last Day of School! 🎉What an amazing year it’s been! We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and memories we’ve shared together. As we wrap up this school year, we look forward to celebrating with you at the Advancement Ceremony next week. Here’s to a year well done. Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

Advancement Ceremony
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | CEC Campus, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
Advancement Ceremony – Come celebrate what these kids have built! 🎓
We’re turning this year’s Advancement Ceremony into something really special… a full Spring Showcase featuring our Student Business Fair, celebration, and community gathering. Each family will have the opportunity to invite friends and extended family.
✔ Concessions Table

Lemonade stand
Bake sale fundraiser (baked good donations welcomed)

✔ Raffle Basket

We ask that each family donate one item
We will bundle into three themed baskets

This is going to be one of our most memorable events yet.
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HCHC Children's Business Fair
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | CEC Campus, 6800 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD, 21045, United States
CHILDREN LAUNCH THEIR START UP BUSINESS

All participants in the 4th Annual HCHC Children’s Business Fair are expected to set up a table and present their business in person at our one day marketplace. This is an interactive event, and judges will make rounds to speak with each child, ask questions, and learn more about their business venture.
In addition to participating in person, each child must submit a 1 minute commercial video promoting their business. Students should explain the who, what, when, where, how, and why of their business. If merchandise is sold online, please include the website or sales link.
We recognize that some children may need accommodations due to social anxiety or similar challenges. While limited accommodations may be available on a case by case basis, families should note that this fair is primarily an in person event, and participants are expected to present onsite with their business display whenever possible.
Please submit video entries to reviews@hchomeschooling.org.
Competition by age:

5 – 7 years old
8 – 12 years old
13 – 17 years old

This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of our donors and volunteers. We believe that principled entrepreneurs are heroes and role models for the next generation.
