LHN Circles
LHN Circles are interest-based groups led by volunteers within the Lighthouse Homeschool Network community. They provide opportunities for students and families to learn, grow, develop skills, build friendships, and serve others while pursuing shared interests and passions.
Each circle is unique, but all seek to support the holistic development of homeschoolers through learning, leadership, creativity, fellowship, service, and character formation. Circles are led by dedicated parent volunteers who generously share their time, talents, and expertise to bless the community.
Whether your child enjoys science, coding, music, arts, public speaking, entrepreneurship, scouting, fitness, or creative expression, there is likely a circle where they can belong, learn, and thrive.
- LHN Stratum Circle
- LHN Coders Circle
- LHN Public Speaking Circle
- LHN STEAM Circle
- LHN Biz Kids
- LHN Page Turners
- LHN Likha Crafters Circle
- LHN Visual Arts Circle
- LHN Tanghalan Circle
- LHN Music Circle
- LHN Boy Scouts
- LHN Girl Scouts
- LHN Aktibo Circle
- LHN Digital Media
Academic & Skills
LHN Stratum Circle
The LHN Stratum Circle is a community for homeschoolers who enjoy mind games, puzzles, and strategic thinking. Through activities such as chess, Rubik’s Cube, logic puzzles, and other brain games, the circle aims to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, concentration, creativity, and sportsmanship while fostering meaningful friendships and healthy competition.
Think. Solve. Strategize. Grow.
What We Do
- Chess lessons, practice sessions, and friendly matches
- Rubik’s Cube (speedcubing) learning and challenges
- Logic puzzles and brain teaser activities
- Strategy game discussions and game analysis
- Friendly competitions and tournaments
- Collaborative problem-solving and thinking challenges
Benefits
Students strengthen critical thinking, logical reasoning, focus, memory, creativity, and decision-making skills while building confidence, perseverance, and good sportsmanship through enjoyable mental challenges and fellowship with fellow homeschoolers.
Leaders
- Toni Fuentes (active, founder)
- Joyce Tinaco (past)
LHN Coders Circle
The LHN Coders Circle introduces students to programming, technology, and computational thinking in a fun and engaging environment.
What We Do
- Coding projects
- Web development
- Robotics and automation
- Technology exploration
- Collaborative learning activities
Benefits
Students learn problem-solving, creativity, logical thinking, and digital skills that can serve them in future studies and careers.
Leaders
- Genesis and Rejoice Supsup (active)
- Julmar Locsin (past, founder)
- Elizabeth Gallo (past, founder)
- Larrie Bernd Rocha (past, founder)
LHN Public Speaking Circle
The LHN Public Speaking Circle helps students become confident communicators who can express ideas clearly and effectively.
What We Do
- Speech preparation
- Impromptu speaking
- Presentations
- Debates and discussions
- Communication workshops
Benefits
Students develop confidence, leadership, communication skills, and critical thinking.
Leaders
- Emilie Baldestamon (active, founder)
LHN STEAM Circle
The LHN STEAM Circle promotes exploration and innovation through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
What We Do
- Experiments
- Engineering challenges
- STEM projects
- Creative problem-solving activities
Benefits
Students develop curiosity, innovation, teamwork, and a love for discovery and learning.
Leaders
- Wens and Lisa Guieb (active, founder)
- Jether and Micah Yares (past)
LHN Biz Kids
The LHN Biz Kids Circle introduces students to entrepreneurship, stewardship, financial literacy, and business principles from a biblical perspective.
What We Do
- Business projects
- Product development
- Marketing activities
- Budgeting and financial lessons
- Entrepreneurial fairs
Benefits
Students learn initiative, creativity, responsibility, stewardship, and practical business skills.
Leaders
- Lucille Candido (active)
- Michelle Mae Medalla (past, founder)
LHN Page Turners
The LHN Page Turners Circle fosters a love for reading through read-aloud sessions, book discussions, book reviews, and other literacy-focused activities.
What We Do
- Hold book club meetups throughout the year.
- Conduct read-alouds and book discussions.
- Encourage independent reading and book reviews.
- Promote library use and reading habits.
- Invite guest authors and storytellers when available.
Benefits
- Develops a love for reading.
- Strengthens literacy and communication skills.
- Builds confidence in sharing ideas.
- Encourages critical thinking and creativity.
- Connects readers through fellowship.
Leaders
- Sheila Avichael Lanaban (active, founder)
- Earlyn Grace Ching (active, founder)
Arts & Expression
LHN Likha Crafters Circle
The LHN Likha Circle celebrates creativity through arts, crafts, design, and hands-on projects.
What We Do
- Creative workshops
- Arts and crafts
- Design projects
- Exhibits and showcases
- Collaborative creative activities
Benefits
Students develop creativity, artistic skills, imagination, and self-expression.
Leaders
- Cheryll Ann Lisao (active)
- Shiela Lanaban (active)
- Doreez Go (past)
- Michelle Mae Medalla (past, founder)
LHN Visual Arts Circle
The LHN Visual Arts Circle encourages students to glorify God through creativity and artistic expression.
What We Do
- Drawing and painting
- Mixed-media projects
- Art workshops
- Exhibits and showcases
- Creative exploration
Benefits
Students develop artistic skills, creativity, observation, patience, and self-expression.
Leaders
- Mar Antoinette Dadap (past)
- Rejoice Supsup (past, founder)
LHN Tanghalan Circle
The LHN Tanghalan Circle provides opportunities for students to develop confidence, creativity, and communication through theater and performing arts.
What We Do
- Acting workshops
- Stage performances
- Script reading
- Character development
- Production activities
Benefits
Students build confidence, creativity, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
Leaders
- Daisy Guerrero (active)
- Michelle Mae Medalla (active, founder)
- Joann Quijada (past, founder)
Music
LHN Music Circle
The LHN Music Circle is a community where students can learn, develop, and share their musical gifts in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Through coaching, collaboration, rehearsals, workshops, and performances, students grow in musical skill, creativity, confidence, teamwork, and worship while using music to encourage and serve others.
What We Do
- Vocal and instrumental coaching
- Music workshops and training sessions
- Individual and group rehearsals
- Songwriting and creative music projects
- Worship and performance opportunities
- Collaboration with fellow musicians
- Participation in LHN events and special presentations
Benefits
Students can develop:
- A deeper appreciation for worship and the arts
- Musical skills and confidence
- Creativity and self-expression
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Discipline and perseverance
- Performance and stage presence
- Leadership and service through music
Leaders
- Mar Antoinette Dadap (active, founder)
- Under all mentorship and coaching of Jyth Melendez
- Cristina Melencion (active, founder)
- Under the mentorship and coaching of Tom for Parola
- Phoebe Ocampo (past, founder)
- Under the mentorship and coaching of Peter Buaya of Voices of the South Children’s Choir (VSCC)
LHN Parola Band
The Parola Band is under LHN Music Circle. It provides opportunities for students to grow in music, teamwork, and performance while using their gifts to encourage and serve others.
What We Do
- Instrument training
- Group rehearsals
- Music performances
- Worship and special presentations
- Music appreciation
Benefits
Students build musical skills, discipline, confidence, teamwork, and performance experience.
Leader
- Cristina Melencion (active, founder)
Leadership & Service
LHN Boy Scouts
The LHN Boy Scouts Circle develops leadership, character, citizenship, outdoor skills, and service through the Boy Scouts program.
What We Do
- Camping and outdoor activities
- Advancement programs
- Leadership training
- Community service
- Skills development
Benefits
Scouts grow in responsibility, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership, and service to others.
Leaders
- Jig Peligrino (head, active, founder)
- Larrie Bernd Rocha (active, founder)
- Genesis Supsup (active, founder)
- Jesus Candido Jr. (active)
- Sagisag Dadap (active)
- Leo Eliezer Puerto (active)
- John Europa (past)
- Froilan Fuentes (active)
- Francis Matabalan (active)
- Ric Joey Medalla (active)
- John Pogoy (active)
LHN Girl Scouts
The LHN Girl Scouts Circle helps girls grow in character, leadership, service, citizenship, and practical life skills through the Girl Scouts program.
What We Do
- Badge activities
- Community service projects
- Outdoor adventures
- Leadership development
- Team-building activities
Benefits
Girls build confidence, responsibility, friendship, and servant leadership while learning valuable life skills.
Leaders
- Michelle Mae Medalla (active)
- Cheryll Ann Lisao (active)
- Sheila Avichael Lanaban (active)
- Jenefer Cabuñas (past, founder)
- Mar Antoinette Dadap (past, founder)
- Jovelle Cabatingan (past, founder)
Health & Wellness
LHN Aktibo Circle
The LHN Aktibo Circle encourages physical wellness and active lifestyles among homeschool families.
What We Do
- Fun runs
- Fitness challenges
- Sports activities
- Outdoor recreation
- Family wellness events
Benefits
Participants develop healthy habits, physical fitness, endurance, and an appreciation for active living.
Leaders
- Michelle Mae Medalla (active)
- Ric Joey Medalla (active)
- John Europa (past)
Media & Communication
LHN Digital Media
The LHN Digital Media Circle equips homeschoolers with skills in digital storytelling through photography, videography, graphic design, journalism, social media, website publishing, and digital content creation while documenting and sharing the life of the LHN community.
What We Do
- Produce the Banwag student publication.
- Cover LHN events through photography and videography.
- Create graphics, videos, and other digital content.
- Publish content on the LHN.Kids website and social media.
- Learn digital storytelling, media production, and content publishing.
Benefits
- Develops digital media and communication skills.
- Builds creativity, confidence, and visual storytelling abilities.
- Provides hands-on experience with modern media tools.
- Encourages teamwork through collaborative media projects.
- Creates opportunities to serve the LHN community through digital media.
Leaders
- Rhoda Cua (active, founder) – LHN Digital Media
- Dennis Dawal (active, founder) – LHN Digital Media
- Jenefer Cabuñas (active) – LHN Digital Media (founder), LHN Banwag
- Larrie Bernd Rocha (active, founder) – LHN Digital Media, LHN Sulyap
- Joyce Tinaco (past, founder) – LHN Banwag
- Elizabeth Gallo (past, founder) – LHN Sulyap
LHN Banwag
Banwag is the official student publication of the LHN Digital Media Circle, giving homeschoolers a voice through journalism, writing, reporting, interviews, and storytelling.
What We Do
- Write news, feature articles, and community stories.
- Conduct interviews and report on LHN events.
- Create newsletters and other student publications.
- Practice editing, proofreading, and responsible journalism.
- Collaborate with the Digital Media team to publish content online.
Benefits
- Develops writing, journalism, and communication skills.
- Builds confidence in interviewing and storytelling.
- Encourages critical thinking and creativity.
- Strengthens teamwork through collaborative publishing.
- Provides opportunities to serve the LHN community through student journalism.
Leaders
- Jenefer Cabuñas (active)
- Joyce Tinaco (past, founder)
Participation in circles is generally open to active LHN member families, subject to the circle’s schedule, capacity, requirements, and leadership approval.
Learning together. Growing together. Serving together.
