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Calendar

The Homeschool Hive calendar gives you a comprehensive view of all your scheduled activities in one place. See events you're registered for, your groups' upcoming activities, and more.

Access the Calendar​

  1. Click Calendar in the main navigation
  2. Your calendar displays with all your events

Calendar Views​

Switch between different views to see your schedule:

Month View​

  • See the entire month at a glance
  • Events appear as dots or small cards on each day
  • Click any day to see that day's events
  • Navigate between months using the arrows

Week View​

  • See a full week with time slots
  • Events display at their scheduled times
  • Better for seeing detailed scheduling
  • Scroll to see different time slots

Timeline View​

  • See events in a chronological list
  • Good for seeing what's coming up next
  • Shows events with full details
  • Scroll to load more events

What Shows on Your Calendar​

Your calendar includes:

  • Events you're registered for - All events where you've RSVPed "Going"
  • Group events - Events from groups you've joined (optional)

Event Details​

Click on any event in the calendar to see:

  • Event name and description
  • Date and time
  • Location or virtual meeting link
  • Your registration status
  • Quick link to the full event page

Filter Calendar Events​

Customize what appears on your calendar:

By Group​

  • Show events from all groups
  • Select specific groups to display
  • Hide groups you're less active in

By Status​

  • Going - Events you're registered for
  • All Group Events - Include events you haven't RSVPed for

By Category​

Filter by event type:

  • Field trips
  • Classes
  • Social events
  • Sports
  • Arts
  • And more

Calendar Colors​

Events may appear in different colors:

  • Each group can have its own color
  • Makes it easy to see which group is hosting each event
  • Color coding helps when you're in multiple groups

Quick Navigation​

  • Today button - Jump to today's date
  • Arrows - Move forward or backward in time
  • Date picker - Jump to a specific date

Keyboard Shortcuts​

  • Arrow keys - Navigate between days
  • Enter - Select a day or event
  • Escape - Close event details

Subscribe to Calendar​

Automatically sync your RSVP'd events to your personal calendar app using a secure calendar subscription.

What Gets Synced​

Your personal calendar feed includes:

  • All events you've RSVP'd "Going" to
  • Series pass sessions you have access to
  • Event updates and cancellations
  • All session dates for recurring series events

Events sync automatically (typically every 15 minutes to a few hours, depending on your calendar app).

Getting Your Calendar Feed URL​

  1. Click Calendar in the main navigation
  2. Click the Subscribe button in the calendar view
  3. Click Generate Calendar URL to create your personal feed
  4. Your unique subscription URL appears - keep this private
Security First

Your calendar feed URL is personal and secure. It contains a unique token that only gives read-only access to your RSVP'd events. Don't share this URL with others.

Adding to Google Calendar​

  1. Open Google Calendar
  2. On the left side, find Other calendars and click the + icon
  3. Select From URL
  4. Paste your calendar feed URL from Homeschool Hive
  5. Click Add calendar

Your Homeschool Hive events will now appear in your Google Calendar and sync automatically.

Adding to Apple Calendar​

  1. Open the Calendar app on your Mac or iOS device
  2. Go to File → New Calendar Subscription (Mac) or tap Calendars → Add Subscription (iOS)
  3. Paste your calendar feed URL from Homeschool Hive
  4. Click Subscribe
  5. Choose your preferred refresh frequency (recommended: every hour)
  6. Select which account to add it to
  7. Click OK

Your events will sync based on the refresh frequency you selected.

Adding to Outlook​

Outlook on the Web​

  1. Open Outlook Calendar
  2. Click Add calendar in the left sidebar
  3. Select Subscribe from web
  4. Paste your calendar feed URL from Homeschool Hive
  5. Name your calendar (e.g., "Homeschool Hive Events")
  6. Click Import

Outlook Desktop App​

  1. Open Outlook and go to your Calendar view
  2. Select Add Calendar → From Internet
  3. Paste your calendar feed URL
  4. Click OK

How Calendar Syncing Works​

Understanding the sync process helps set expectations:

  • Automatic Updates: Your calendar app checks for changes periodically (usually every 15 minutes to several hours)
  • New RSVPs: When you RSVP to an event, it will appear in your subscribed calendar within the next sync cycle
  • Cancelled Events: If an event is cancelled or you change your RSVP, it will be removed from your calendar
  • Series Sessions: All sessions in a recurring series appear as individual events with session numbers
  • Event Changes: Updates to event times, locations, or details sync automatically
Refresh Frequency

Most calendar apps refresh subscribed calendars every few hours by default. Check your calendar app's settings if you need more frequent updates.

Managing Your Calendar Subscription​

Regenerate Your URL​

If you suspect your calendar feed URL has been shared or compromised:

  1. Open the Calendar Subscription modal
  2. Click Regenerate URL
  3. Update your calendar app subscriptions with the new URL
Old URL Stops Working

When you regenerate your URL, the old one immediately stops working. Make sure to update all calendar apps where you've added the subscription.

Revoke Access​

To completely disable your calendar feed:

  1. Open the Calendar Subscription modal
  2. Click Revoke Access
  3. Your calendar feed URL will no longer work
  4. Remove the subscription from your calendar apps

You can generate a new URL anytime you want to re-enable the feature.

Add to External Calendar​

Export individual events to your personal calendar:

  1. Click on an event
  2. Look for the Add to Calendar option
  3. Choose your calendar:
    • Google Calendar
    • Apple Calendar
    • Outlook
    • Download .ics file
Stay Synchronized

For the best experience, use the calendar subscription feature above to automatically sync all your events. Use the "Add to Calendar" option only for one-off events you want to ensure you don't miss.

Calendar Notifications​

Stay informed about your schedule:

  • Event reminders - Get notified before events start
  • Schedule changes - Be alerted when event times change
  • Cancellations - Know immediately if events are cancelled

Configure notification preferences in your notification settings.

Mobile Calendar​

On mobile devices:

  • The calendar adapts to your screen size
  • Swipe to navigate between days and weeks
  • Tap events to see details
  • All the same features as desktop

Tips for Using the Calendar​

Check Regularly

Make it a habit to check your calendar at the start of each week to see what's coming up.

Use Filters

If you're in many groups, use filters to focus on what's most important to you.

Export Important Events

For can't-miss events, export them to your personal calendar and set additional reminders.

Troubleshooting​

Events Not Showing​

If expected events aren't appearing:

  1. Check that you're actually registered (not just interested)
  2. Verify your filter settings aren't hiding the events
  3. Make sure you're in the correct date range
  4. Try refreshing the page

Wrong Times Displayed​

If event times seem incorrect:

  1. Check your device's timezone settings
  2. Events display in your local timezone
  3. Contact the group leader if the listed time seems wrong

What's Next?​

  1. Find more events - Discover new activities
  2. RSVP for events - Register for upcoming events
  3. Manage notifications - Set up event reminders