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    State Laws  
Massachusetts Dept of Education 781-338-3400
Legal Office 
Main Office
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148-5023
www.doe.mass.edu/ 
 

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    Art  

 

 

Private Art Lessons

Central Massachusetts and Boston & Vicinity

26 Singletary Rd.
Millbury, MA  01527 
Sumiyo Toribe 
storibe@sumiyoart.com
www.sumiyoart.com 

508.865.1938

 


Private art lessons at your home.  Specialized lesson plans to suit your needs.  Classes are available in English or Japanese and taught by Professor Toribe, MFA.  She has been teaching art at College level for 7 years and now offers this expertise to youngsters as well. 

 
 

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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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    Bookstores
       
   
 
 

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    College Prep/Testing/Financial Aid
       
   
 
 

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    Curriculum Consultation/Parent Training

 

 

Hillside Homeschoolers' Helper

Massachusetts

P.O. Box 408
Spencer, MA 01562

Rosemary Reed
hillsidehomeschoolershelper@yahoo.com

508-885-4673 (evenings ONLY)

 


Hillside Homeschoolers' Helper
offers assistance to homeschoolers who would like some guidance through the quagmire of making their own local school system happy. HHH is currently offering the following services:
~ K-12 Special Education Consultation
~ Curriculum and Educational Plan Design
~ Formal Achievement Testing (WJIII & WRAT4)

 
 

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    Curriculum Sources
       
   
 
 

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    Dance
   

 

 
   
 
 

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    Distance Learning
    Family Development Course Serving: Worldwide 

kksc@parentingmentors.com
www.fam-dev-course.nurturingourfamilies.com

 
The Family Development Course.  This Dynamic Parenting Course is designed to guide you to the Family of Your Dreams. Using just 9 Steps, You too can build a Successful Family.  Affordable, Effective, Specialized, this Proven Approach is now offered in a new Online Format!
 

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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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    Early Education
       
   
 
 

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    Educational Events and Activities

 

 

Curious Creatures

Greater Boston and Southern NH areas

106 Main Street
Groveland, MA 01834
 
curiouscreatures@prodigy.net
www.curiouscreatures.org 

978-556-5353

 


Our educational programs are designed to be fun and interesting with an emphasis on teaching respect and appreciation for all animals. Our program can be customized to specific subjects, such as rainforest animals, desert animals, biodiversity and conservation.

 
 

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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 Lab

Boston and surrounding areas

180 Wells Avenue
Suite
101A
Newton, MA 02459
brian@mindlab-newengland.com
www.mindlab-newengland.com

617-527-1507

 


Mind Lab is an innovative hands-on center where we teach kids ages 4-14 HOW to think through interactive play.  Using a series of carefully selected international board games, we teach children the fundamentals of planning, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, and communication. Our students love to learn, and our parents love the results. Come play your way to a brighter future!

 
 

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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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Mind Lab

Boston and surrounding areas

180 Wells Avenue
Suite 101A
Newton, MA 02459
brian@mindlab-newengland.com
www.mindlab-newengland.com

617-527-1507

 


Mind Lab is an innovative hands-on center where we teach kids ages 4-14 HOW to think through interactive play.  Using a series of carefully selected international board games, we teach children the fundamentals of planning, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, and communication. Our students love to learn, and our parents love the results. Come play your way to a brighter future!

 

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    Enrichment Classes

 

 

Drama Kids International of Southern MA

Southern MA

P.O. Box 1005
Lakeville, MA

dramk@aol.com
www.dramakids.com

508-946-0033

 

 


Drama Kids International encompasses a large volume of fun drama activities aimed at increasing confidence and self-esteem while improving acting and verbal skills of all students 5-17 years old. It encourages students to develop a balanced outlook, a sense of humor and the ability to express themselves in a variety of situations.

 
 

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Curious Creatures

Greater Boston and Southern NH areas

106 Main Street
Groveland, MA 01834
 
curiouscreatures@prodigy.net
www.curiouscreatures.org 

978-556-5353

 


Our educational programs are designed to be fun and interesting with an emphasis on teaching respect and appreciation for all animals. Our program can be customized to specific subjects, such as rainforest animals, desert animals, biodiversity and conservation.

 

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Animal Discovery with Animal Affair-
It’s The Zoo That Comes To You!

Massachusetts and Rhode Island

info@animalaffair.net
www.animalaffair.net

508-252-4252


Providing you with quality animal education, enrichment and entertainment. Use us to supplement or enhance your curriculum, for birthday parties, group co-op projects and more. Also offering: Egg Incubation Programs, Life cycle programs, Miniature Petting Zoo projects and more. Any occasion rain or shine, inside or out, year-round. Ask about discounts.

 

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New School of Music

Cambridge/Watertown border, including Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Chelsea, Medford, Newton, Somerville, and surrounding towns.

25 Lowell Street
Cambridge, MA  02138
info@cambridgemusic.org
www.newschoolofmusic.org

617.492.8105 
Fax: 617.864.7318


The New School of Music, in its 31st year, offers music instruction for newborns through teens. Lessons, Ensembles, Saturday Morning Orchestra, Music Together™, Group Piano, Musical Theater, Suzuki, Teen Choir, World Music Workshops, April & Summer Vacation Classes, Creative Dance, Ants in the Pants Yoga & Dance, Balkan Family Choir.
 

New students! Mention this ad for a $20 discount off your first semester of instruction. 

 

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The Music Workshop

Southeastern Massachusetts

179 Norwell Avenue
Norwell, MA 02061
Denise Rachel
pp-ff@verizon.net
www.thepianoworkshop.com/

781-659-2001


Classes in musical literacy include rhythmic movement, singing, solfa, and composition.  The Kodaly teaching approach is used as we enjoy the finest repertoire, both secular and sacred.  Private lessons in piano, flute and singing available.  Baby and toddler classes offered. We also provide piano tuning and repair.

 
 

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    Family Activities/Recreation

 

 

EHP-Education Homestay Program

Serves the Entire State

www.efhomestay.org  

800 521 0083


Open your child’s world in an up close and personal way by hosting a student from another country for a few weeks this summer.  You and your family will make a friend - a language will be shown in a new light. Please call 800 521 0083 for more details. 

 

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Bay State Blades

Massachusetts  

Lynn Monger x102
P.O. Box 93
Rockland, MA 02370
info@baystateblades.com www.baystateblades.com
 

888-871-7681
781-871-7681


Bay State Blades offers recreational ice skating lessons and special programs at 23 arenas throughout Massachusetts. Programs are for ages 2 1/2 years to adult and for all levels and abilities. Group classes include beginner skating skills up to advanced figure skating. Special events including birthday parties are also available.

 
 

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North Star Figure Skating Club
a non-profit organization

Westborough

15 Bridle Lane
Westborough, MA 01581
www.northstarfsc.com/

508-366-1562 x 227

 


The North Star Figure Skating Club is bigger and better than ever, with a recent renovation we are training all levels and ages of Figure Skaters with beginner classes for ages 3 and up, Adult classes, accelerated group classes and private lessons. Come join the North Star team today!
Special morning/daytime group classes for homeschool kids of all ages as well as daytime private lessons available. Facility holds full work out area, off-ice room for ballet, Pilates and other special classes. Summer day camps for Basic Skills level Freestyle 1 through Senior level skaters. Full-ice harness and pro-motion harness available.

 
 

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Six Flags New England

New England and Surrounding States

Mailing Address:
PO Box 307
Agawam, MA 01001

Street Address:
1623 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
www.SixFlags.com/NewEngland

1-800-370-7488 ext 3500


Friday, May 2 - All-new semi-exclusive Home School Day at Six Flags New England! Tickets only $30 each (includes admission & lunch) Available at the Group Sales Window at Main Gate.
A reproducible workbook is available with each order to enhance this unique experience!

Outdoor Classroom & Student Appreciation Days also available - (Visit sixflags.com for operating dates)

 

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MetroRock
Indoor Rock Climbing Centers

Eastern Massachusetts, Southern Maine & New Hampshire

69 Norman Street
Everett, MA

40 Parker Street
Newburyport, MA 

info@metrorock.com
www.MetroRock.com

617-283-8914
 

978-499-7625


MetroRock offers state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing centers that provide a professional, safe, and fun climbing atmosphere that is welcoming to all levels. Our Home Schooling Program is held in a supportive environment which pushes kids outside their comfort zone without pressuring them. Skilled staff creates a positive experience through self discovery.

 

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    Field Trips/Museums
    Canton Viaduct State Wide
Intersection of Neponset St. and Walpole St. in Canton , MA 02021
Ed Costanza
webmaster@cantonviaduct.us
www.cantonviaduct.us
(480) 821-6256 
 

The Canton Viaduct is one of the two oldest surviving multiple arch stone railroad bridges still in active mainline use in the United States.  The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1999. 

 

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Six Flags New England

New England and Surrounding States

Mailing Address:
PO Box 307
Agawam, MA 01001

Street Address:
1623 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
www.SixFlags.com/NewEngland

1-800-370-7488 ext 3500


Friday, May 2 - All-new semi-exclusive Home School Day at Six Flags New England! Tickets only $30 each (includes admission & lunch) Available at the Group Sales Window at Main Gate.
A reproducible workbook is available with each order to enhance this unique experience!

Outdoor Classroom & Student Appreciation Days also available - (Visit sixflags.com for operating dates)

 

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Maria Mitchell Association

New England, Cape and Islands

4 Vestal Street
Nantucket, MA  02554
Director of Education-Darcie Vallant

dvallant@mmo.org
www.mmo.org

508.228.9198
Fax: 508.228.1031        


The mission of the Maria Mitchell Association is the promotion of the legacy of Maria Mitchell through exploration, education and enjoyment of Nantucket's land, waters and the skies beyond.  We offer educational programming for all ages, using Nantucket’s environment and skies as our classroom. 

 
 

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    Foreign Languages

 

 

EHP-Education Homestay Program

Serves the Entire State

www.efhomestay.org  

800 521 0083


Open your child’s world in an up close and personal way by hosting a student from another country for a few weeks this summer.  You and your family will make a friend - a language will be shown in a new light. Please call 800 521 0083 for more details. 

 

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    History/Geography
    Canton Viaduct State Wide
Intersection of Neponset St. and Walpole St. in Canton , MA 02021
Ed Costanza
webmaster@cantonviaduct.us
www.cantonviaduct.us
(480) 821-6256 
 
The Canton Viaduct is one of the two oldest surviving multiple arch stone railroad bridges still in active mainline use in the United States.  The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and designated a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1999. 
 

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    Home Making/Management
       
   
 
 

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    Income Opportunities
     Ultimate Solutions  Serving: Nationwide 
 Ray Pisar