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On this page you will find listings of events, extra-curricular classes, associations and other opportunities that may be of interest to homeschooling families. These listings may or may not be specifically "home school events." These events/classes are NOT sponsored by Hearts & Hugs, and we make no endorsements regarding them. These events/classes are open to ALL homeschoolers, not just Hearts & Hugs members. Since we are not always notified of changes, please contact the appropriate person to verify details.
ARTS/TELEVISION PROGRAMMING PRODUCTION & ART CLASSES
CREATIVE ARTS IN ACTION
Creative Arts in Action is located in Watauga, TX. betwen 377 and Rufe Snow. They offer a variety of activities for the homeschooling family.
For more information, please contact them at 817-281-2293 or by email
ARTHOUSE HOMESCHOOL ART CLASSES---MCKINNEY, COPPELL, & FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS
The McKinney location offers Homeschool classes for ages 6-14 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30. The small, structured classes provide students of all ages with an education in art theory and art history as well as the needed skills and techniques to make meaningful two and three dimensional art work. Each student's life will be improved through the art experience. Self esteem, fine-motor skills and overall scholastic achievement is improved through art education.
All ARThouse teachers hold a college degree in Art and are experienced in a variety of media.
The cost is $50 per month with a 10% discount for siblings and includes most supplies. Call 469-952-3911 or email arthousemckinney@sbcglobal.net to register.
Homeschool classes are also offered at the other ARThouse locations in Coppell and Flower Mound. Visit www.studioarthouse.com for times.
CLUBS & CO-OPS
HOMESCHOOL 4-H CLUB
A homeschool 4-H club meets the second Thursday afternoon of each month. (September-May) Meetings are held in Forney, TX./Kaufman county but you do not have to be a resident of Kaufman county to participate.
Please contact Vickie at (972) 564-3917 for more information. Please mention you heard about it on the Hearts and Hugs website!
CAMP EL HAR---S.A.L.T.
Camp El Har's S.A.L.T. (Serious About Learning Together) is an Academic and Outdoor Education Co-op.
People drive from all over the metroplex and beyond to attend classes for elementary & high school such as...Phonics, History, Geography, Drawing, Foreign Language, Writing, Science, Art, Algebra, Piano, Robotics, Character, Ballet, Fishing, Ropes/Zipline, Archery, Riflery, Pre-school, Horse classes, Auto Shop, Choir, Chemistry, Physics, ACT prep and MUCH MORE!
For more information on Camp El Har visit their
website!
COLLEGE & CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES
COLLEGE AT HOME
THE GOAL OF COLLEGE AT HOME is to equip individuals and families with the necessary information to begin and complete the degree process on their own. They offer a consulting service to serve as your guide for one year as you earn college credit by exam to apply to your Associate or Bachelor's degree. They have also prepared a College At Home Handbook that includes the necessary information for you as you pursue your degree on your own. Information on the Handbook and a Table of Contents are available for your review.
For more information, please visit their website!
EASTFIELD COLLEGE HOMESCHOOL CLASSES
Eastfield College offers graded Homeschool classes for ages 13-18 and dual college credit classes for age 15+ who have completed sophomore credits.
They also offer other age children's and teens ungraded classes.
Please visit their website and navigate to spring 2005 Continuing Education schedule for more information.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE
SPANISH CLASSES
Mesquite Bible Church offers FREE beginner Spanish Classes!
Adults and children are welcome to participate in the class.
There will be no child care provided.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Mesquite Bible Church, 2124 Motley Drive, Mesquite TX 75150. (972) 279-3295.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
American Sign Language courses offered to homeschool families in the DFW area for students age 5 and up.
Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Approx. 12 hours a month. $25.00 for the first child, $5.00 for each additonal child. (Classes fill up quickly for August)
If interested, please contact Amy Hernandez.
Please place ASL in the subject line.
HOMESCHOOL SUPPLIES
GRADUATION CAPS, GOWNS, AND DIPLOMAS!
The Home Educators Resource store offers diplomas and graduation caps and gowns!!
Custom diplomas include thin cover, seal and printing. They also have padded diploma covers available.
They also rent graduation caps and gowns. Even if your child is not participating in an actual ceremony, you may desire to have his/her picture made in a cap and gown. The cost includes rental from Friday at 5:00 to Monday at 10:00.
For more information please contact the H.E.R. store at (972) 956-8320 (Lewisville, TX.) or visit their website.
HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM RESOURCE
The Dow's Schoolroom is a home based business selling home school curriculum for the past 7 years. They have sold at bookfairs, but are currently selling mostly online. They have a visitor friendly website offering some of the best home school curriculum at discount prices. They even pay the shipping on orders over $100.
Take a look at their website or give them a call at 1-866-788-0862.
MATH CLASSES
ALGEBRA CLASSES
Beginning May 20, 2004, Kathy Sikes will be offering Algebra classes at the Home Educator's Resource store on Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00.
Kathy Sikes, M.Ed. will be teaching using the "Keys to Algebra" series. This is a wonderful Algebra program which is very easy to understand. The format is written to the student with concepts explained in simple language and examples that are easy to follow. Word problems relate algebra to familiar situations, helping students understand abstract concepts.
This will be a revolving class with open enrollment all year long. Algebraic concepts will be taught to all students at varying levels working at their own pace. Public school kids can get a "jump start" on algebra over the summer. Missing time during the summer due to vacations is O.K., they can pick up where they left off.
Classes are $50 per month.
Call H.E.R. Store at 972-298-3668 to sign up for the class.
For more detailed information about the class call Mrs. Sikes at 214-649-0728.
MUSIC
PIANO LESSONS--LAKE HIGHLANDS
Karen Sather Piano Studio of Lake Highlands
I have 20 years teaching experience, a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baylor, and am an active member in Richardson Music Teacher's Association.
I am currently accepting new students for daytime lessons, beginning through intermediate levels. I offer weekly 30 to 60 minute private lessons, along with monthly classes covering a variety of topics such as music theory and history, peer performances and music appreciation.
My studio performs two private recitals per year, appears regularly at nursing and retirement centers, participates in a state-wide theory exam, and has many opportunities for students to perform for judged events through RMTA.
Reasonable tuition. Contact me at 214-343-8721, or by email for more information.
FLUTE LESSONS
Lynn Leach is a private flute instructor and former middle school band director with over 20 years of teaching experience in and out of the classroom. She holds bachelor and master’s degrees in music. Lynn also has extensive experience in church music, directing children’s choirs and handbell choirs of all ages.
Lessons are available in her Plano home during school hours.
Please contact Lynn at 972-985-2695, by email, or visit her website for more information!
HOMESCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Would you like to be in a String Program or Brass Ensemble?
We are looking for homeschooled musicians with a desire to
play together and build a strong homeschool orchestra.
This program will start in the Fall of 2004 in the
CEDAR HILL/DESOTO/DUNCANVILLE AREA.
If you are interested in finding out more
contact Suellen M. at (972) 230-1496 or Laurie R. at (972) 298 -9896.
PIANO LESSONS
I am a former teacher who offers piano lessons in my North Plano home. I have a B.S. in Music and have taught piano for 7 years. I offer 30 minute lessons. The cost is $20 per lesson. Beginning age is 5 years and up. Beginners are welcome. If interested contact Angel Caruth 972-398-8178 or e-mail angel21374@yahoo.com. Daytime hours are available.
PIANO, VOICE & SONGWRITING LESSONS
Jerod Starkey is offering private piano, voice, and song-writing lessons out of his home in the East Dallas / Lakewood area.
Jerod has over 7 years of teaching experience and graduated with a BA in music from Baylor University in 2001.
Jerod focuses on making lessons and music making as fun and interactive as possible.
Students ages 5 and up are accepted. Lessons are either 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or an hour.
Visit Jerod's teaching website or call 214-319-6020 for more information.
HOMESCHOOL ELEMENTARY MUSIC/CHOIR, HOMESCHOOL BAND
We are a teaching service for home-schooled students, providing instruction in music for children
in grades one through twelve. Our classes are as follows:
Elementary Music/Choir: Grades 1-4. In this “hands-on”
class your children will learn the fundamentals
of music through singing, playing rhythm instruments, and
folk dancing. We also perform in concerts and
participate in Choir Contest. In January, 3rd and 4th
Graders learn to play recorders while 1st and 2nd Graders
play rhythm sticks. Children are prepared for later
participation in Band, Choir, Orchestra, piano, etc.
Band. Three levels of Band are offered: Beginner,
Intermediate, and Advanced. These classes are
for Grades 5-12. The Band performs in concerts,
participates in Solo and Ensemble Contest,
All-Region Competition, and Band Contest.
All classes are held one hour each week. For all
information, including class locations, and
schedules, visit our website, email, or call 972-843-0329.
GUITAR CLASSES
Eastfield College offers Beginning Guitar, and Intermediate Guitar (Acoustic) lessons.
For more information please contact the Continuing Education Department at Eastfield College, 3737 Motley Dr., Mesquite TX., 75150. (972) 860-7102 or FAX: (972) 860-7246.
GUITAR LESSONS
Julia McLemore, a guitar player of nine years, focuses on both rhythm and lead-guitar work. She plays a variety of styles including Blues, Rock, Latin/Spanish, and Christian Music.
She is also very active in the local Dallas music arena, as well as music-related charities such as the Make A Noise Foundation, Jemfest, and the Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembrance Event.
The classes will be held at Home Educator’s Resource on Saturdays.
Please contact Julia at 214-559-4412 for more information.
NATURE & GARDENING
Dallas Zoo Nature Exchange Program The Hillcrest Foundation Nature Exchange:
The Nature Exchange is a place to trade nature stuff. Trade in your shell, rock, fossil, pine cone or other item from nature. The more you know about it, the more it is worth, so search through our books to learn more! Make a trade for that something special from our shelves. Contact the Dallas Zoo for more information.
XE RANCH NATURE PRESERVE
Sharon Kersten and her husband are Texas
Master Naturalists who have opened their 220 acre Nature Preserve to be used for the Glory of God. They offer educational tours and programs to interested individuals or groups with emphasis on God's awesome creation.
Sharon is a retired Christian school teacher with home schooling
experience, who believes that science should be taught from a
creation prospective, that God created all things and that there
is only one way to God, and that is through HIS only Son our
Lord, Jesus Christ.
They are currently developing several programs that provide
hands-on learning experience through direct observation of flora
and fauna. The Preserve provides a very diverse habitat of Post
Oak Savannah with rolling hills, ponds, a creek and small
wetland. There is a butterfly-hummingbird garden and hiking
trails throughout.
This has become their ministry, so there is no charge to visitors!
The preserve is located about 2 hrs. NW of
Houston, 45 minutes E. of Temple, 45 min. N. of Bryan/College
Station, and 1 hr. S. of Waco, just off Hwy. 6. For further
information please contact the XE Ranch Nature Preserve,
5576 CR 250 LP, Cameron, Texas 76520 or by calling 254-697-6760. You may also contact the preserve by emailing sak@tlab.net
SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPY
PRIVATE SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPY, Kaufman County Area
Wendy Wiser, certified speech and language therapist, is providing private speech therapy in the Kaufman County area. Her background includes articulation and phonological disorders, language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, fluency disorders, auditory processing disorders and written expression impairments.
To find out more information call 214-679-1314 or email Wendy at wendywiser@hotmail.com
P.E./SPORTS
ZONE SPORTSPLEX
We are Dallas' only facility dedicated to providing consistent and convenient practice, training and league time. We feature over 61,000 square feet of air conditioned space next to Valley View Center in North Dallas. Our focus is on youth sports, including Volleyball, Basketball, Fast Pitch Softball, Baseball and specialized Athletic Development for youth teams.
We are in the final stages of construction and will be open on November 29th of this year. We have 3 full size basketball courts, 4 competition volleyball courts, baseball and fast pitch batting cages and pitching tunnels, as well as a 3500 square foot strength and conditioning facility.
For more information, please visit their website.
P.E. CLASSES IN LEWISVILLE
Mondays beginning January 9, 2006- May 8, 2006.
This class will be a combination of individual physical fitness activities and group sports such as kick ball, soccor skills, parachute games, and more. This PE class will make a valuable contribution to the growth and development of your children. We will accomplish specific learning objectives that are developmentaly appropriate for children. We will also work on good sportmanship, team building and positive attitudes.
Sonja Arnold, the instructor, has homeschooled her 4 children for 17 years. She has a degree in education/deaf education from Stephen F Austin State University. Extensively trained by the Texas Department of Health in physical activity and nutrition, her passion is to make learning fun and memorable. She considers physical activity to be essential to growth and learning.
Cost of the classes is $35.00 per month. Class tuition is due at time of registration.
Please contact the Home Educator's Resource store for more information:
Home Educator's Resource, 1288 W. Main St. #203, Lewisville, TX. 75067. (972-956-8320)
R.I.S.E. ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Homeschoolers now have a 1st Class
Athletic Program at a 1st Class Facility!
R.I.S.E. offers a 10-week athletic program designed to teach your child the basics in various sports. The program is fitted to children ages 6 through 16.
Their Fall 2005 session will be on Wednesdays and Friday starting September 14 and September 16 respectively. It will be a 10-week session ending November 16 and November 18. They have also added a new two week Presidential Fitness Training segment that the kids really love. Color Guard will restart in the Fall.
Please contact the general manager for more information, or visit their website. You may call them at 972-772-9061.
UPWARD BASKETBALL PROGRAM UPWARD is an evangelistic sports ministry dedicated to sharing the love of Christ with children and their families. Specifically designed for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade, UPWARD sports ministries seek to develop the self-esteem of each participant while teaching sportsmanship, character, athletic skills and respect for authority in every situation.
JUDO CLASSES
Garland Parks and Recreation has judo classes taught by former Olympian Bert Becerra for $25.00 every six weeks. The classes are offered at this price and the kids ages 4 through adult get to go as much as they want. Saturdays from 1-3, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 5-7 pm for under 12, and 7-9 pm for over 13.
The club is the number one judo club in Texas and number 2 in the nation. Bert Becerra was awarded coach of the year. The judo club boasts many, many, state and national champions.
Please visit their website for more information.
HOMESCHOOL P.E. CLASSES, Garland, TX.
Garland Parks and Recreation offers a Physical Education class for home-schoolers ages 5 through 12.
Classes are from 11:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon on Thursdays (4/29, 5/6, 5/13, & 5/20) at Gale Fields Recreation Center, 1701 Dairy Road in Garland. (Between Hwy 66 and Miller Road)
The cost is $10.00 per child which covers all four classes.
Please contact the Recreation Center at 972-205-3090 for more information, or to register.
This is the fourth session that has been offered. Previous sessions have been Basketball, Physical Fitness and Soccer. The classes have been very successful and enjoyable for all.
The homeschool P.E. classes will NOT continue through the summer months, but will resume in the fall.
HOME SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HSAA was established to provide home schooled youth with opportunities to compete in competitive athletic events in a Christian atmosphere. Through this athletic competition, HSAA is committed to providing parents with support in their responsibility of developing high moral character within each student-athlete.
For more information please visit their website at www.hsaa.org
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