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    State Laws  
Pennsylvania Department of Education (717) 783-3750.
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA  17126

 

 


Home Education and Private Tutoring

www.pde.state.pa.us/home_education/site/default.asp
 

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    Art  
   

Parent Child Press Inc. 

Pennsylvania  
P.O. Box 675
Hollidaysburg , Pa   16648-0675
Barbara Pratt
info@parentchildpress.com
www.parentchildpress.com

866-727-3682 (toll free)
Fax: 814-696-7510

 

Parent Child Press
offers books and materials to enhance early childhood development and elementary learning based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori: an art appreciation program featuring Child-Size Masterpieces, books for young readers to nourish wonder, and books for adults to support their work as parents and teachers. 
 

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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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Paint N’ Pottery & Bead Bazaar

Doylestown

15 West Oakland Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
info@doylestownpaintandbead.com
www.doylestownpaintandbead.com

215-348-9003

 


Studio hours: Sat., Mon., Tues. 10am-6pm, Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10am-9pm, Sun. 12pm-6pm 

Paint pottery or bead jewelry. No experience necessary. Our staff and teachers help your piece turn out beautifully! All ages welcome. Walk-ins, Parties, Workshops, Kid’s Classes,
Summer Camp and Custom Gift Items available.

 

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Delaware Art Museum

Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey

2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806
info@delart.org
www.delart.org

302-571-9590

 


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Delaware Art Museum has several fun activities for homeschool families, including the popular Glory of Stories program for ages 4-9 and a Homeschool Tour series for ages 10 and up. The Museum’s Studio Art Program offers art classes in a variety of media.

 
 

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James A. Michener Art Museum

 

Bucks, Montgomery, Lehigh, Philadelphia and New Jersey

138 South Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania  18901
aromano@michenerartmuseum.org
www.michenerartmuseum.org

215-340-9800


Discover the Michener Art Museum’s collection in these series of programs geared for the homeschooler ages 6-12. Workshops include gallery based activities, a studio activity and post visit activities. Parents given a guided tour of the museum to continue the learning at home! Pre-registration is required. Register online or by phone. Space is limited, register early!

 

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Meridee Winters School of Music

Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Lower Merion, Radnor, Wayne, Wynnewood and surrounding Main Line areas

63 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 3
Ardmore, PA 19003
Main Office
merideemusic@earthlink.net
www.mwschoolofmusic.com

610-649-2782


Founded in 1990 by a school teacher who left the system, the Meridee Winters School of Music has inspired hundreds of Main Line families with innovative in-home lessons. Our groundbreaking curriculum, dynamic teachers and motivating performance opportunities for the coolest teen rocker to the youngest aspiring pianist.

 
 

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    Bookstores
   

Parent Child Press Inc. 

Pennsylvania  
P.O. Box 675
Hollidaysburg , Pa   16648-0675
Barbara Pratt
info@parentchildpress.com
www.parentchildpress.com

866-727-3682 (toll free)
Fax: 814-696-7510

 

Parent Child Press
offers books and materials to enhance early childhood development and elementary learning based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori: an art appreciation program featuring Child-Size Masterpieces, books for young readers to nourish wonder, and books for adults to support their work as parents and teachers. 
 

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    Christian/Theology
       
   
 
 

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    College Prep/Testing/Financial Aid
       
   
 
 

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    Community Service
       
   
 
 

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    Convention and Curriculum Fairs
May 9 and 10, 2008

 

Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania -
(CHAP) Homeschool Convention
 

CHAP Office
717-838-0980

Farm Show Complex
2300 N. Cameron St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
support@chaponline.com
www.chaponline.com

 


The CHAP Homeschool Convention serves to promote excellence in homeschooling. Featured are: nationally known speakers, exhibitors displaying their educational products and services, and numerous workshops on a variety of homeschool topics. When registration material is available it will be posted on the website under the Convention tab.

 
 

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    Cultural Opportunities
       
   
 
 

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    Curriculum Consultation/Parent Training
       
   
 
 

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    Curriculum Sources
       
   
 

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    Dance

 

 

The Dance Academy

Adams & York County

16 Centennial Avenue, 2nd Floor 
Hanover, PA  17331   
Miss Lisamarie Marks/ Artistic Director
misslisamarie@thedanceacademy.biz
www.thedanceacademy.biz
 

717-634-5445
(F) 717-634-5445


Every child has a talent in his/her own time.  It is the desire of this Academy that every child will be shaped by dance in some way and share their passion with others in the classroom and through performance. 

 
 

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    Diploma/GED
       
   
 
 

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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

 

 

The Walters Art Museum

Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The DC Area

600 North Charles St
Baltimore,MD 21201
schoolprograms@thewalters.org
www.thewalters.org

(410) 547-9000
(Fax) (410) 837-4886

 


Explore the Walters Art Museum through workshops designed exclusively for Homeschool students aged 5-12. Participants enjoy an introduction to the museum, a guided tour, and a hands on activity. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration forms must be received by the Tuesday before the workshop. For details on specific programs or to register for an up coming event visit the Walters Web Site.

 

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Spirit Wind Music Studios

Flemington, Stockton, Lambertville NJ, New Hope, Solebury, Buckingham, Bucks County

5806 Route 202
P.O. Box 466
Lahaska, PA 18931
spiritwindmusicstudios@verizon.net
www.spiritwindmusicstudios.com 

215-794-9463 (WIND)

 


Teaching children is our specialty. Your child will benefit from our warm, welcoming environment as he/she enjoys a positive learning experience that combines a solid foundation in general music education with instrument-specific skills tailored for his/her ability level.
Currently, we offer private lessons in Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums/Percussion, Flute, Cello, Saxophone, Banjo, Ukulele, and Mandolin. Small class lessons are an option. We also rent band & orchestra instruments.

 
 

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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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Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Central Pennsylvania

5 North Orange St Suite 3
Carlisle, PA 17013
Bryan Matluk
matluk@cpyb.org
www.cpyb.org

(P) 717-245-1183
(F)
717-245-1189

 


Give your students the experience of attending a live theatrical event!  Both full-length (2-hour) ballets and 1-hour abbreviated performances are available, with affordable ticket prices ranging from $4 to $12.  Curriculum kits are available online prior to each performance.  Call Bryan Matluk at 717-245-1183 for more information.

 
 

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NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs

Pennsylvania

4733 Hanoverville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
teamwork@northstaradventure.com
www.dutchsprings.com/northstar/index.php

610-759-2270

 


Geared for the home-schoolers; our hands on activities are a great addition to all curriculums. Ranging from water ecology on our 50-acre lake, to the study of soils and rock being developed on an old quarry, to learning about dog sledding and the lditarod with our sled team and of course our world-class team building. Combine any of these great learning opportunities with Dutch Springs’ unique water park for a day of learning and fun! Age appropriate from ages 5-18 and older.

 
 

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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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    Enrichment Classes

 

 

Paint N’ Pottery & Bead Bazaar

Doylestown

15 West Oakland Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
info@doylestownpaintandbead.com
www.doylestownpaintandbead.com

215-348-9003

 


Studio hours: Sat., Mon., Tues. 10am-6pm, Wed., Thurs., Fri. 10am-9pm, Sun. 12pm-6pm 

Paint pottery or bead jewelry. No experience necessary. Our staff and teachers help your piece turn out beautifully! All ages welcome. Walk-ins, Parties, Workshops, Kid’s Classes,
Summer Camp and Custom Gift Items available.

 
 

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    Philadelphia Gymnastics Center   Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Delaware County

26 Portland Road
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
pgcgym@earthlink.net   
www.philadelphiagymnastics.com/

610-825-3023


Philadelphia Gymnastics Center offers professional gymnastics and fitness instruction in a fun filled environment. For male and female students ages 5 to 18 years of age-beginner through advanced levels. Our instructors are professional members of U.S.A. Gymnastics and Nationally Safety Certified.  Join us for a great gymnastics experience!

 
 

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NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs

Pennsylvania

4733 Hanoverville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
teamwork@northstaradventure.com
www.dutchsprings.com/northstar/index.php

610-759-2270

 


Geared for the home-schoolers; our hands on activities are a great addition to all curriculums. Ranging from water ecology on our 50-acre lake, to the study of soils and rock being developed on an old quarry, to learning about dog sledding and the lditarod with our sled team and of course our world-class team building. Combine any of these great learning opportunities with Dutch Springs’ unique water park for a day of learning and fun! Age appropriate from ages 5-18 and older.

 

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Waldameer & Water World

Western PA, Western New York & NE Ohio

220 Peninsula Drive
PO Box 8308
Erie, PA  16505

Michael Martin
info@waldameer.com
www.waldameer.com

814-838-3591
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Exciting family water/amusement park! SCHOOL RATE $12 (save $9.95) All Day rides & slides. Good for students, family, friends

FREE Parking & Reserved Shelter.
Reproducible workbooks available to enhance field trips. 

Valid mid May, June & August 19 thru Labor Day – visit waldameer.com for operating dates, reservations required.

 

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    Field Trips/Museums

 

 

Renaissance Artist Puppet Company

PA, NJ, DE

Company performing @ The Montgomery County
Cultural Center
208 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA
Elizabeth Evans
liz@renartpuppetco.com
www.RenArtPuppetCo.com

610-630-4259

Quality educational entertainment, workshops, and residencies with the art of Puppetry, at our location or yours. Productions based in history, science, and cultural diversity. Workshops and residencies designed with your curriculum. Productions are age appropriate for 5 years through adults. Workshops/residencies for 6 years up.

 
 

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The Walters Art Museum

Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The DC Area

600 North Charles St
Baltimore,MD 21201
schoolprograms@thewalters.org
www.thewalters.org

(410) 547-9000
(Fax) (410) 837-4886

 


Explore the Walters Art Museum through workshops designed exclusively for Homeschool students aged 5-12. Participants enjoy an introduction to the museum, a guided tour, and a hands on activity. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Registration forms must be received by the Tuesday before the workshop. For details on specific programs or to register for an up coming event visit the Walters Web Site.

 

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Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Central Pennsylvania

5 North Orange St Suite 3
Carlisle, PA 17013
Bryan Matluk
matluk@cpyb.org
www.cpyb.org

(P) 717-245-1183
(F)
717-245-1189

 


Give your students the experience of attending a live theatrical event!  Both full-length (2-hour) ballets and 1-hour abbreviated performances are available, with affordable ticket prices ranging from $4 to $12.  Curriculum kits are available online prior to each performance.  Call Bryan Matluk at 717-245-1183 for more information.

 

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