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Parent Child Press Inc. |
Pennsylvania
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P.O. Box
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Hollidaysburg
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16648-0675
Barbara Pratt
info@parentchildpress.com
www.parentchildpress.com
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866-727-3682 (toll free)
Fax: 814-696-7510
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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
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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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 |
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15 West
Oakland Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
info@doylestownpaintandbead.com
www.doylestownpaintandbead.com |
215-348-9003
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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 |
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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
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Bucks,
Montgomery, Lehigh, Philadelphia and New Jersey |
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138 South
Pine Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
aromano@michenerartmuseum.org
www.michenerartmuseum.org |
215-340-9800 |
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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 |
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63 W.
Lancaster Ave. Suite 3
Ardmore, PA 19003
Main Office
merideemusic@earthlink.net
www.mwschoolofmusic.com |
610-649-2782 |
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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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Bible |
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Parent Child Press Inc. |
Pennsylvania
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P.O. Box
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Hollidaysburg
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Pa
16648-0675
Barbara Pratt
info@parentchildpress.com
www.parentchildpress.com
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866-727-3682 (toll free)
Fax: 814-696-7510
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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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Convention and Curriculum Fairs |
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May 9 and 10, 2008 |
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Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania -
(CHAP) Homeschool Convention |
CHAP Office
717-838-0980 |
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Farm Show Complex
2300 N. Cameron St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
support@chaponline.com
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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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Dance |
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The Dance
Academy
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Adams & York
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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 |
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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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Distance Learning |
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Family
Development Course |
Serving:
Worldwide |
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kksc@parentingmentors.com
www.fam-dev-course.nurturingourfamilies.com |
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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 |
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12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, MD 20904
www.griggs.edu
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800-782-4769
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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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Educational Events and Activities |
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The Walters
Art Museum
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Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The DC Area |
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600 North
Charles St
Baltimore,MD 21201
schoolprograms@thewalters.org
www.thewalters.org |
(410) 547-9000
(Fax) (410) 837-4886
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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 |
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5806 Route 202
P.O. Box 466
Lahaska, PA 18931
spiritwindmusicstudios@verizon.net
www.spiritwindmusicstudios.com |
215-794-9463
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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 |
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www.colormemine.com/schoolprograms.tpl |
888-265-6764
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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 |
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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
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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
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NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs |
Pennsylvania |
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4733
Hanoverville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
teamwork@northstaradventure.com
www.dutchsprings.com/northstar/index.php |
610-759-2270
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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 |
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1 N. Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045
http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/
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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 |
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Paint N’
Pottery & Bead Bazaar |
Doylestown |
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15 West Oakland
Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
info@doylestownpaintandbead.com
www.doylestownpaintandbead.com |
215-348-9003
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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 |
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26 Portland Road
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
pgcgym@earthlink.net
www.philadelphiagymnastics.com/ |
610-825-3023 |
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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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Family Activities/Recreation |
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NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs |
Pennsylvania |
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4733
Hanoverville Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
teamwork@northstaradventure.com
www.dutchsprings.com/northstar/index.php |
610-759-2270
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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 |
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220 Peninsula Drive
PO Box 8308
Erie, PA 16505
Michael Martin
info@waldameer.com
www.waldameer.com |
814-838-3591
Fax: 814-835-7435
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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 |
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Renaissance
Artist Puppet Company
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PA, NJ, DE
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Company
performing @ The Montgomery County
Cultural Center
208 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA
Elizabeth Evans
liz@renartpuppetco.com
www.RenArtPuppetCo.com |
610-630-4259 |
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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
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Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, The DC Area |
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600 North
Charles St
Baltimore,MD 21201
schoolprograms@thewalters.org
www.thewalters.org |
(410) 547-9000
(Fax) (410) 837-4886
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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 |
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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
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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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