Come celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with PAACH at our 2026 Fall Kickoff! Join us at Shore Acres North Pavilion in Chillicothe for an evening of food, fellowship, fun, and a celebration of the freedoms we’re grateful to enjoy — including the freedom to homeschool!

PAACH will provide paper products and drinks. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish and/or dessert to share. And if you think you have the winning chili recipe, be sure to enter our Chili Cook-Off for a chance to win a prize! (Please mark the appropriate box when you register.)

Celebrate America 250 With Us!

In honor of America 250, this year’s kickoff is FREE to everyone — PAACH members and non-members alike! We’ll have plenty of opportunities for you to get to know other homeschooling families in our community and get excited for the homeschool year ahead. Kids can enjoy the playground, kickball, and plenty of open space for games and activities.

Enter to Win a $500 Scholarship!*

As part of our America 250 celebration, you can enter for a chance to win a $500 scholarship toward the 2027 PAACH Washington DC Trip! It’s a great opportunity to help make our upcoming trip to our nation’s capital a little more affordable.

⭐ Dress for the Occasion!

Get creative and show your American spirit in our Best Patriotic Costume Contest! Your costume can celebrate America’s history by dressing as a famous historical figure, or you can simply show your patriotic pride with your best red, white and blue ensemble. The winner will receive a FREE one-year membership to SchoolhouseTeachers.com!

Whether you’ve been part of PAACH for years or this is your first time meeting us, we’d love to have you join us! Come enjoy some good food, meet other homeschool families, learn more about PAACH and what we offer, and celebrate the freedoms that make homeschooling possible.

Please register so we know how many people to plan for. We can’t wait to celebrate America 250 with you!