MEMBERSHIP

We are so glad that you are interested in learning more about becoming a member of Big Country Home Educators, which serves over 10 counties and 25 cities.  We look forward to working with you to enrich your homeschool experience.

Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, BCHE can afford you many benefits that will enrich your family’s home schooling experience. In addition to educational field trips and fun special events, members of BCHE enjoy the following benefits of membership:

• Discount with the Home School Legal Defense Fund 
• Discount for Texas Home School Coalition
• Student Photo ID opportunity (useful for drivers ed, student discounts, SAT/ACT testing)
• Discounts at area businesses
  
• Access to activities offered through area partner non-profits
  

Our activities include, but are not limited to:

• Annual Homeschool Conference & Vendor Fair
  
• Family Campout (additional fee)
  
• West Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade & Student Tickets
• The Science and History Project Fair
• Monthly Skate and Bowl Meet Up (small additional fee)
  
• Elementary Zoo Class (additional fee)
  
• Middle School Zoo Class (additional fee)
  
• Grace Museum Art Classes
• Spelling Bee
• Teen Nights
• Elementary Nights
  
• Middle School Banquet (additional fee)
  
• High School Prom (additional fee)
  
• Field Day
• Sports Ed - weekly P.E. (additional fee)
  
• Monthly Mentoring Meeting 
• Un-first Day of School Party
• Holiday Parties (Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, etc)
  
• National Honor Society
• Monday Co-op Classes (additional fee)
• Tuesday Dance Classes (additional fee)
• Summer Camps/Activities (additional fee)
  
• Archery (additional fee)
  
• Robotics (additional fee)
  
• Student Council
• High School Graduation (additional fee)
  
• Kindergarten Graduation
• Girls Handwork Club
• Meet ups & play days
• Field Trips (may include additional fee, depending on specific location)
  
• Lego day
• Art Contests
• Service Opportunities 

An annual membership runs from June 1st of one year through May 31st of the next year, regardless of when you join. Memberships are per family and paid annually. Some of our events are open to the public, but most require membership and some require an additional fee. Membership and attendance eligibility applies to your immediate family (those living within your household) only. Families who also have public/private school kids are welcome to bring them along for non-age specific (family) events (i.e. campout, skate & bowl, field day), however our age-specific events/classes (sports, teen nights, and any event that is not listed as a family event) are for homeschooled kiddos only.

Standard Membership: $105 + four-hour service agreement (EARLY DISCOUNT: $20 OFF BEFORE JULY 31, 2022) - Membership applies to immediate family currently living in your household. Valid through May 31st of the following year. GRANDFATHER CLAUSE: If you are BRAND new to BCHE, you can join after April 1st of any year and enjoy extended membership through the following membership year.

Non-Volunteer Membership: $225 with NO general service requirement (EARLY DISCOUNT: $20 OFF BEFORE JULY 31, 2022)  - Membership applies to immediate family currently living in your household. Valid through May 31st of the following year. GRANDFATHER CLAUSE: If you are BRAND new to BCHE, you can join after April 1st of any year and enjoy extended membership through the following membership year. REMINDER: some BCHE programs include additional service requirement, which is not covered by the Non-Volunteer Membership. For example, if you choose to participate in Monday Co-Op, you will be responsible for either fulfilling that program's service requirement or for paying that program's opt-out fee.

I have read and understand the BCHE By-Laws and also understand and agree that Big Country Home Educators (hereafter BCHE), its agents, representatives, and/or board members are not liable for any losses or injuries sustained to myself or my children while participating in activities sponsored by BCHE; and I agree to hold blameless BCHE, it's agents, representatives and/or board members against any such losses, damages or injuries.  I understand that it is member responsibility to pick up, sign for, and bring current membership card to all BCHE events and activities, and to present it upon request. I understand that members may not share private event/calendar info, or share private contact info of other BCHE members, staff, volunteers, or board. I understand that it is member responsibility to check the calendar and website for information and to read info emails to stay up-to-date.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our membership chairman, Tommie and Karen Farrell at tfarrell@bched.com.

May God bless your homeschool!