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| East Side AfterZone (After School Program) |
| Keisha Frost |
| keishaf@edpartnership.org |
| 455-8875 |
| Juan Gallo |
| jgallo@edpartnership.org |
| 490-9599, ext. 112 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Providence (East Side), Rhode Island |
| Description: The East Side AfterZone is a "campus" of after school activities that take place in a variety of locations throughout the East Side of Providence. The AfterZone is a network of program providers in one neighborhood that have made a commitment to provide quality opportunities for middle school students. The AfterZone meets Monday - Thursday from 3:30pm - 5:00pm. Program locations include: Rochambeau Branch Library, Mt. Hope Learning Center, Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association, East Side / Mt. Hope YMCA, Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, Vincent Brown Recreation Center, and Bethel AME Church. After School Program Activities include: Art, Dance, Singing, Poetry, Yoga, Computers, Cooking & Eating, Environmental Studies, Indoor Tennis, and "Super Sports"!
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| Requirements: Must be in grades 6th - 8th to participate in after school program. Must provide own transportation to programs. Must register to enroll in programs. |
| Benefits: Opportunity for middle school youth to connect with one another while participating in high level afterschool activities All youth receive healthy snacks. Some programs offer showcases and performances at the end of the program session
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| Cost: None/Registration is "first come, first served" |
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| ENRICH |
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| Geographic Area Serving: All of Rhode Island and Southern New England |
| Description: ENRICH is a secular community which provides support and guidance in a welcoming environment for homeschooling families in Southern New England.
We Promote: Life Long Learning, Community involvement, Cooperative classes, Active Membership, and cohesiveness and connection within the homeschool community.
ENRICH does not discriminate based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, faith, home education philosophy or methodology, physical or other challenges. |
| Requirements: Must be presently homeschooling or considering homeschooling |
| Benefits: Cooperative classes, field trips, curriculum nights, Special Needs Support Group, book clubs, chess club, local area gatherings, Community Leaders, Monthly newsletter, forum access, homeschool ID card, Homeschool conferences, support, close knit community |
| Cost: $21 yearly |
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| Home Educators Network of Rhode Island - H.E.N.R.I. |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Mapleville, Rhode Island
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| Description: H.E.N.R.I. offers Information and support resources for homeschool families of Rhode Island.
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| Requirements: H.E.N.R.I. is not religiously affiliated in any way.
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| Benefits: H.E.N.R.I. sponsors annual conferences, monthly informational meetings and field trips. |
| Cost: None |
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| LEAF Home Learners Network |
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| Geographic Area Serving: South-central Massachusetts, Northern Rhode Island and Northeastern Connecticut |
| Description: The LEAF (Learning Enrichment Active Fellowship) network is offered for those who would like to maintain connections with other families throughout the year through an ongoing calendar of events to be updated by the participants themselves. LEAF is informal, all-inclusive and participant-directed. There is no one leader or group of leaders which plans activities and makes decisions for all network participants. Every family in LEAF is a fully contributing partner in the network.
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| Requirements: LEAF members must be either current homeschoolers, of any educational philosophy, or families considering homeschooling. Members may not be non-homeschooling third parties, such as representatives of commercial ventures, curriculum vendors, or administrators of non-profit educational groups.
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| Benefits: The main purpose of the LEAF network is to give homeschooling families the opportunity to share resources and talents, field trips and events, learning enrichment opportunities, park and beach days, and overall fellowship with others, in a variety of group settings.
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| Cost: None |
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| New England Jewish Homeschoolers |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont |
| Description: We welcome people who are interested in participating (and helping to organize) some of the many activities we have. We have a variety of religious and secular activities for children of all ages. On our e-list (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nejhs/), we are privileged to have Orthodox Jews, Conservative Jews, Reform Jews, Reconstructionist Jews, secular Jews. The primary goal of NEJHS is to allow our children (and us!) to get together with other Jewish homeschoolers.
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| Requirements: We do not allow so-called Messianic Jews (Jews for Jesus). There is no proselytizing allowed on our e-list or at our gatherings. This list is NOT for discussing religious politics or "how" to be a Jew. Note: Non-Jews married to Jews and raising their children as Jews or with Jewish traditions are also welcome.
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| Benefits: We have field trips planned at least once per month. For example, in the last few months, we have explored historic houses in New England, visited the Museum of Science, and had a wonderful Sukkah party.
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| Cost: None |
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| RICHES - Rhode Island Christian Home EducatorS |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts |
| Description: RICHES is an organization of Christian homeschool families in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts who have joined together to encourage one another and to promote educational, cultural, athletic and spiritual growth among our families.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: We provide a monthly newsletter filled with home school resources, activities and events. To receive the official newsletter, please contact us.
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| Cost: None |
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| SOS (Secular in the Ocean State) |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut |
| Description: SOS (Secular in the Ocean State) is a network of homeschoolers in Rhode Island and nearby MA and CT. We offer homeschooling support regardless of religion, race, politics, or homeschooling method. We are secular, meaning not religiously or politically affiliated. SOS is a member-directed network.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Ideas for activities, classes, learning co-ops, field trips and other events may be offered by any member at any time. Any member may take charge of coordinating an event, outing or field trip. Offer learning opportunities and other ideas according to your family’s interests; attend or plan whichever events work within your family's schedule. |
| Cost: None |
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