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    State Laws  
  Homeschooling Maricopa
301. W. Jefferson, Suite 660
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Debbie Munoz
www.maricopa.gov/schools/home_school.asp 
(602) 506-3144 
Fax (602) 506-3753
 
 

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Arizona State University 

Greater Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan And Surrounding areas 

P.O. Box 872102
Tempe, AZ 85287 – 2192
Catherine Scarbrough Fletcher, Director
Catherine.Fletcher@asu.edu
www.herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu

(480) 727-0700
fax:(480) 727-0721 


Herberger
College for Kids offers a multitude of group classes, private music lessons, music workshops, Kindermusik® and more to keep your children busy and learning.

New classes have been scheduled just for homeschoolers, including Broadway Jazz Dance, Celtic Dance, Class Voice and String Orchestra! A complete listing of classes will be available one month before the beginning of each semester at http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu.

Interested in arts enrichment for yourself? Interested in digital animation or piano?
The Herberger College at Large offers an array of adult courses in art, dance and music
with classes conveniently scheduled in the evenings and on Saturdays.

 

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Desert Dragon Pottery

North Central Phoenix, Arizona

25037 N 17 Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85085
Mishy Katz
Mishy@desertdragonpottery.com
www.desertdragonpottery.com

602-690-6956


Desert Dragon Pottery has ongoing classes for all ages and levels as well as workshops and open studio space available for rent.  Michelle (Mishy) Katz has been teaching clay for over fifteen years and specializes in teaching beginners on the wheel. Come and create your ‘art’s desire’!

 

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Arizona Museum for Youth

Southwest Arizona

35 N. Robson
Mesa, Arizona
Laura Matzer
Laura.Matzer@cityofmesa.org www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com

(P) 480-644-5657

 


A fine art museum for children and families. The Arizona Museum for Youth features two galleries that introduce children to the world of art. A new themed art exhibition is presented three times a year. Classes and workshops
also available.

 

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Young Rembrandts

Southeast Valley

866 West Fairway Drive
Chandler, AZ  85225
youngrembrandtsaz@yahoo.com
www.youngrembrandts.com

480-659-1139

 


ART IS POWERFUL. Unleashing that power in children begins with drawing and the fundamental skill of all visual arts.  Young Rembrandts’ classes are fun, engaging and educational. Summer theme camps are available too. Our step-by-step method and top quality curriculum ensures success for every child. Class size 6-20.

 
 

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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself Ceramics Studio

See website for locations

www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl

888-265-6764

 


Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our talented staff is waiting to help.

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Mind Over Splatter

East Valley (Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Tempe, Ahwatukee)

64 South San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ  85225
Lisa@mindoversplatter.com
www.mindoversplatter.com

480-899-1174

 


Mind Over Splatter is your "One-Stop Create-It shop." We offer hundreds of pottery surfaces to paint, glass and wood surfaces to mosaic, or T-shirts to tie-dye. We welcome people of all ages in small or large groups, and we welcome you on-site or at your location.

 
 

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MESA ARTS CENTER

Phoenix Metro Area

1 E. Main St.
Mesa, Arizona, 85211
Rachel Sherrill
Rachel.Sherrill@CityofMesa.org
www.MesaArtsCenter.com

480-644-6520
(F) 480-644-6525


The Art Studios at Mesa Arts Center is home to a wide range of performing and visual arts classes and workshops. Instructors from local and international communities teach students the art of: Glass Blowing, Bead Making, Dance and Exercise, Acting and Drama, Painting, Printmaking and Photography, Ceramics and Sculpture, Jewelry, Blacksmithing and so much more!

 
 

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    Bookstores

 

 

Barefoot Books

Arizona and Nationwide

638 E Renegade Place
Queen Creek, AZ 85243
Courtnay@BarefootBooksArizona.com
www.BarefootBooksArizona.com

480-882-1837 or 480-241-2347

 


Founded in 1993 by two mothers, Barefoot Books enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its products, and for the importance it places on creativity, diversity and acceptance of the world's many traditions. Our Stallholder Program allows you to start a business selling our award-winning products in your community.

 
 

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    Christian/Theology
    Covenant Home School 
Resource Center
  
Serving: Arizona 
Holly Craw, Director 
1117 E. Devonshire Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
hsgrd@att.net 
www.homeschoolresourcecenter.org  
(602) 277-3497
Fax (602) 277-3497 
 
CHSRC offers numerous resources to ‘Equip Families for a Successful Home School Journey”: Curriculum Rental library; bookstore—new, used; classes for students K-12th grade, Online Academy, workshops for parents, testing (IOWA, Stanford, PSAT), monthly e-letter, resource directory, face-to-face answers to questions. 
Summer hours: T, Th, 8-4; School year: TW-TH 8-4. 
 

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    College Prep/Testing/Financial Aid

 

 

Oxford Learning

Maricopa County


Scottsdale

Jan Belt, Ed.D., Executive Director
Erin Moore, M.Ed., Center Director
8889 E. Bell Road, Suite 200
Scottsdale, AZ  85260
scottsdale@oxfordlearning.com 

Fountain Hills
Jo Thompson, M.Ed., Center Director
16841 E. Shea Blvd, Suite 106
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
fountainhills@oxfordlearning.com 

www.oxfordlearning.com

 

Phone 480-383-8600
Fax 480-383-8450

 


Phone 480-836-9300
Fax 480-836-9301


Oxford Learning has over 20 years of experience in helping children learn how to learn. Our Dynamic Diagnostic Assessment, Cognitive and Academic Curriculum, and Interactive Coaching approach are unique and individualized to your child. Our programs for Pre-K through College support traditional, home-educated, and online settings. We help ADD and ADHD students improve focus and attention. We build core skills in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Math, and Grammar in a 1:3 or 1:1 Teacher/Student ratio. We offer Spanish, French, Study Skills, Homework Support, SAT/ACT Prep, Morning and Afternoon Study Squad and Summer Brain Camp.

 

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    Convention and Curriculum Fairs

Home Education Network of Arizona
HENA 2008 CONFERENCE
Homeschooling – Infinite Possibilities

Memorial Union, Arizona State University,
Tempe, Arizona

Saturday and Sunday
March 1-2, 2008
10am - 5pm

 


Bring the whole family to attend the conference and enjoy the workshops! 
http://www.hena.us/conference.html
Pricing and online or downloadable registration forms available at http://www.hena.us/conferenceRegistration.html.  
Discounts for 2007 HENA members and for early registration.  

 
 

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    Cultural Opportunities
       
   
 
 

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    Curriculum Consultation/Parent Training
    Covenant Home School 
Resource Center
  
Serving: Arizona 
Holly Craw, Director 
1117 E. Devonshire Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
hsgrd@att.net 
www.homeschoolresourcecenter.org  
(602) 277-3497
Fax (602) 277-3497 
 
CHSRC offers numerous resources to ‘Equip Families for a Successful Home School Journey”: Curriculum Rental library; bookstore—new, used; classes for students K-12th grade, Online Academy, workshops for parents, testing (IOWA, Stanford, PSAT), monthly e-letter, resource directory, face-to-face answers to questions. 
Summer hours: T, Th, 8-4; School year: TW-TH 8-4. 
 

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The Reading Clinic 

East Valley 

1860 E. Warner Road Suite 101 
Tempe
, AZ 85284
readingclinic@qwest.net 
www.azreadingclinic.com  

480-456-0500 


The Reading Clinic provides one-to-one instruction using the Lindamood-Bell method for reading disorders as well as 
comprehensive educational testing and consultation services for ADD, ADHD, anxiety, and learning problems with our on staff psychologist. 

 

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    Dance

 

 

Class Act Performing Arts Academy

East Valley

511 W Guadalupe Rd Suite 12
Gilbert, AZ  85233
Nancy Genys
ngenys@cox.net
www.classactperformingarts.com

480-507-1898
(F) 480-507-5222


Class Act Performing Arts Academy offers a variety of dance classes along with theatrical performing groups.  We are proud to offer these classes in a family friendly, G-rated, performance based environment.  All costumes, choreography and music are free from questionable moves or lyrics.  Stop by and observe a class.    Classes can be taught during the day (you choose the day and time) for homeschoolers – minimum of 6 children needed to organize a class.

 
 

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    Distance Learning
    Mesa 
Distance Learning's K-6 Program
 
Arizona
Kathy Tolar - Coordinator 
737 W. Guadalupe, Suite 113
Mesa, AZ 85201
kctolar@mpsaz.org
 
www.mpsaz.org/k6online 
480-472-3696
480-472-3685

 

 
Mesa Distance Learning's K-6 Program is an online program for kindergarten through 6th grade students who are being educated at home. The program, offered as a part of the Mesa Public School's Mesa Distance Learning Program, provides reading, language arts and math for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students, and reading, language arts, math, science and social studies for 3rd-6th grade students. Parents are provided with daily lesson plans in each subject area and students complete lessons offered through Compass Learning's Odyssey Program, as well as district textbooks, literature books, workbooks and other websites. This comprehensive program offers a robust curriculum with lots of fun activities that kids love. 

As a service of the Mesa Public Schools, this program is offered free of charge to all Arizona students.
 

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Griggs University/Griggs International Academy

United States

12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904

www.griggs.edu

800-782-4769

 


Griggs University/International Academy is an accredited, values-based distance education and homeschool provider. Griggs offers both individual courses and complete programs to students for preschool through university. Providing academic stability in a changing world since 1909—formerly Home Study International.

 

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DISCOVERY TOYS ~ The Premier Educational Toy Company

Nationwide

Shelley Damron |
45401 W. Horse Mesa Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Damronmom@msn.com
www.DiscoveryToyMom.com 

480-773-3673


Quality EDUCATIONAL Toys, Games, Books & Music (created by Kindermusik)
* For All Ages~ Infants thru Adults.
*LIFETIME GUARANTEE*
*Provides Support for Children with Autism 

“Play with your Children, It’s the BEST investment You’ll EVER Make”!
Purchase or Join our team today with a $25 Deposit~ Get PAID to PLAY!

 
 

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Phoenix Yamaha Music School, Inc.

North Phoenix

245 E. Bell Rd. Suite 25
Phoenix AZ 85022
(Mailing Address)
14426 N. Coral Gables Dr.
Phoenix AZ 85023
Motoko Suzuki
suzukimotoko@cox.net
www.phxyamahamusic.com

602-504-0042
(F) 602-993-1953


Basic Musicianship Training for Children by the International Yamaha Music Education System: The in-class musical experiences nurture your children's creativity. They also create a feel and an understanding for music, which instill the basics for playing and expression. The lessons include: piano/keyboard playing, expressive singing, solfege singing, ear training, music appreciation.

 

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  Yoga-Yingo Boise/Meridian, ID Gilbert, AZ/ East Valley
1220 N. Farrell St
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Jeanette Runnings OTR/L, KKY. RCYP1-2
jeanette@yoga-yingo.com
http://www.yoga-yingo.com/
866-282-2258
480-633-7199
 
Teach children yoga through these educational games. There are 3 different themed sets that can be played together for Bingo style play or individually where everyone wins at the same time. Themes include: Farm, Classic Yoga and Nature Set. Available for Family and Children's yoga classes in Arizona.
 
 

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East Valley Children’s Theatre 

Maricopa County – East Valley 

P.O. Box 20514
Mesa, AZ 85277-0514
Karen Rolston
Info@evct.org
www.evct.org 
 

480-756-3828
Fax:
 480-756-3828

East Valley Children’s Theatre provides professional quality entertainment the entire family will enjoy. Season shows include fairy tales with a twist, original plays and musicals, and productions based on classic children’s stories. EVCT involves youth age 8-18 in its programs that include productions, workshops, weekly classes, a technical theatre program, spring break and summer camps, performance troupes and a playwriting contest.

 

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Brunswick Bowling & Billiards

See website for a location near you

1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL   60045

http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/
 

 

Brunswick Bowling Centers offer the perfect opportunity to combine exercise, math, and science while bowling.  All our retail bowling centers offer home school bowling clubs.  Refer to our website, listed above, to find the center nearest you and sign up on our Bonus Zone for special offers and coupons.

 
 

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Phoenix Country Day School
Summer Programs

Serving Phoenix and surrounding areas

3901 E. Stanford Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Tom Sylvester, Director of Summer Programs
www.pcds.org

602-955-8200 ex. 2256


June 11-July 20. Exciting mix&match menu of summer activities: day camp, sports camp, arts program, summer school for K-12. Outstanding facilities includes 2 pools, a/c gym and classrooms, full-service lunch. See website for
details.

 

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COLOR ME MINE
The Paint-It-Yourself Ceramics Studio

See website for locations

www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl

888-265-6764

 


Color Me Mine is a great resource for Home Schoolers. We offer a creative environment for all ages - combined grade levels are welcome - and dozens of techniques and topics to fit your learning needs. Build the schedule that works for you or your group. Our talented staff is waiting to help.

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MESA ARTS CENTER

Phoenix Metro Area

1 E. Main St.
Mesa, Arizona, 85211
Rachel Sherrill
Rachel.Sherrill@CityofMesa.org
www.MesaArtsCenter.com

480-644-6520
(F) 480-644-6525


The Art Studios at Mesa Arts Center is home to a wide range of performing and visual arts classes and workshops. Instructors from local and international communities teach students the art of: Glass Blowing, Bead Making, Dance and Exercise, Acting and Drama, Painting, Printmaking and Photography, Ceramics and Sculpture, Jewelry, Blacksmithing and so much more!

 

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Children’s Museum of Phoenix

Maricopa County

215 N 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
education@childmusephx.org
www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/

602-253-0501

 


The Children’s Museum of Phoenix offers 35,000 square feet of hands-on, educational, fun exhibits for children age’s birth to 10. With a mission to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown ups who care about them, the Museum focuses on early childhood education and school readiness.

 
 
 

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MakingMusicFun.net

Worldwide

www.makingmusicfun.net

 


MakingMusicFun.net is a brand new website with colorful and engaging free resources to enrich the elementary student’s music making experience.  Learn music theory with the Oliver the Octopus Arcade Games, enjoy the free printable music theory worksheets, or search the MMF Blog for posts on music composers that include biographies and enrichment ideas designed just for homeschooling families. Sign-up for the mailing list so you don't miss a thing!