As I put this week's newsletter together, I kept thinking about how our community is carrying so many different things right now. In many ways, this week still looks like any other, filled with camps, errands, and holiday plans. But beneath those everyday moments is a layer of memories, reflection, and heartache that this time of year naturally brings back for so many of us.

My hope, as always, is simply to be helpful. Whether that's a reminder you needed, an activity that gives your kids something to look forward to, or one less thing you have to search for this week.

The upcoming holiday weekend doesn't feel like the right time for this kind of newsletter to land in your inbox, so I'm going to give it a quiet pause next week.

I'll be back the following Sunday with another roundup. In the meantime, you can always visit KerrvilleFamilyGuide.com for upcoming events, guides, and resources, or follow along on Facebook and Instagram for timely updates.

Now let's get into this week's rundown. 👇

💛 Flags of Hope at Heart of the Hills Heritage Center

🦋 Butterflies of Remembrance reveal with Kerr Kids

🚲 Family Bike Parade before the Fourth of July festivities

Family Deals in Kerrville

Water Fun Roundup in Kerrville & Beyond

What to do about Monday’s - when the calendar is empty, start here.

Homeschool Guide

Texas Hill Country Family Guide sends a Wednesday roundup of upcoming regional Hill Country events so you can scan, decide & go. Subscribe here.

🚨 Deadline to register for 🫍 SeaWorld’s FREE Pre-school Card for kids 5 & Under is ending in TWO days. You can add unlimited visits to Aquatica for $39. Sign your kiddo up and here.

→ And if you are a teacher, you get the same perk! Sign up for your Teacher Card here.

⚾️ D-Bat Kerrville → Fall League Registration is now open! These tend to fill up so don’t wait to register!

⚾️🥎 Kerrville Little League → Fall Ball Registration is now open through July 31st!

⚽️ AYSO Soccer → Regular Registration: June 1 - July 5; Late Registration: July 6 - August 22 🚨 Deadline for regular registration is approaching!

🏈🏐 YMCA Flag Football and Volleyball →Deadline for both is Aug. 1 - Age Ranges: FF - Kinder - 6th grade || Volleyball 3rd - 6th grade.

Some day camps & Vacation Bible Schools still have spots! Check out the roundup here 👇

Kerrville Homeschoolers is built around a simple idea: community should be accessible to every homeschooling family.

The community is free to join, with no membership dues, volunteer requirements, or teaching commitments. Families simply choose the classes, field trips, and activities that fit their interests and schedule, paying only for the opportunities they participate in.

A variety of high-quality homeschool enrichment learning opportunities are offered throughout the year. Kerrville Homeschoolers is designed to complement your homeschool experience, not replace it. Parents remain fully in charge of their children's education while adding instructor-led learning experiences, enrichment opportunities, and community along the way.

The classes & opportunities Melissa offers reflect her passion for learning and teaching through instructor-led, hands-on learning experiences. Rather than focusing on passive instruction, classes are designed to actively engage students in the learning process through guided exploration, problem-solving, and creative application. Melissa emphasizes curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world connections, encouraging students to ask questions, test ideas, collaborate with peers, and learn by doing in a supportive, interactive environment.

⭐️ Registration is currently OPEN for academic enrichment classes, clubs, special events and upcoming field trips.

→Learn more & register here. 

Current opportunities include:

• FREE weekly Community Days with park meetups, LEGO days, game days, art days, and other casual opportunities for families to connect
• Instructor-led full academic year classes
• Multi-week mini-series
• Single-day workshops, STEM engineering labs, and hands-on learning experiences, including dissections
• Specialty clubs, such as a monthly book club & summer math club
• Educational field trips offered throughout the year, many designed to complement current classes and learning topics

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Talk soon,

Kate