PLEASE NOTE: Due to the many shutdowns and closings, not all classes or activities are available at this time. Please check websites, call or email any programs to confirm if they are open and their safety protocols and procedures.
Please visit the ONLINE/VIRTUAL LEARNING page on this website for virtual supplemental classes that are available.
Please visit the ONLINE/VIRTUAL LEARNING page on this website for virtual supplemental classes that are available.
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Academic and Wellness Tutoring
Online or in-person tutoring in English and Language Arts for grades 6-12 along with yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices. In-person is for Westminster, MD and surrounding areas only.
Email Amy: wellnesstutoredu@gmail.com
https://www.academicandwellnesstutoring.com/
Ancestral Knowledge
Programs engaging homeschool children ages 7-15 in many aspects of art, science, composition, physical education, problem solving and more. Program location in Maryland and Virginia.
https://ancestralknowledge.org/2017/01/04/home-school-programs/
College Park Aviation Museum
This is a museum that preserves and promotes aviation innovation, history, and the science of flight. Located in College Park, MD and open daily from 10am-5pm. Homeschool Days and groups are also scheduled.
http://collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/1593/College-Park-Aviation-Museumcollegeparkaviationmuseum.com/1593/College-Park-Aviation-Museum
http://www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/1628/Home-School
Colonial Williamsburg - Homeschool Days
Colonial Williamsburg has special homeschool days scheduled throughout the year. During these special times, homeschoolers and their families can enjoy hands-on activities and revolutionary experiences designed to make history come alive in a way that is educational and interactive.
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/homeschoolers?from=navplan
Days End Rescue Farm Homeschool Education Series
Horse rescue farm in Woodbine with a once a month educational series that is all about horses. Held on the 1st Wednesday of each month for homeschool children ages 5-17.
http://www.defhr.org/learn/educational-programs/homeschool-education-series/
Frederick County Public Libraries - Homeschool Programs
Programs focusing on STEM and literature (and sometimes both!) are offered at several branches and for a variety of ages. Visit the library website, click on Participate, and view the calendar for details.
http://www.fcpl.org
Frederick County Recreation Department
The Rec. Department offers weekly, once a month, and short term classes during school hours for homeschooled children. Classes include earth science, history, and cooking at various county locations.
www.recreater.com
Green Meadows Petting Farm - Homeschool Day
Full petting zoo and farm in Ijamsville with interactive animal exhibits and educational displays. Open during school hours with occasional homeschool days. Check their website for hours of operation.
https://greenmeadowsevents.com/events/homeschool-day-farm
Howard County Recreation Department
Offering homeschool nature and science classes.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks/Programs
Jewish Museum of Maryland
The JMM is America's leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community, located in downtown Baltimore. The museum is open during the day Sunday through Thursday. Groups are welcome and you do not have to be Jewish to learn and enjoy the history of the Museum. JMM is also offering a homeschool day with specific programming on April 20, 2020.
http://www.jewishmuseummd.org
For Groups and Homeschool Programs, contact the School Program Coordinator: pwoodhouse@jewishmuseummd.org
Learning Outside The Box
Located in a private residence in Bethesda, MD and specializing in geography, philosophy, and world affairs classes for independent learners. She also provides instruction in academic writing, teaches a comparative science fiction class and stock market class, tutors mathematics, and mentors families home schooling gifted kids.
https://www.learningoutsidethebox.net/about.html
Maryland Science Center
Located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the center offers classes for homeschooled children throughout the school year.
https://www.mdsci.org/learn/homeschoolers/
Maryland STEM Festival
Annual festival held the first two weeks in November with activities and classes held throughout Maryland. The festival aim is to help create a culture of STEM throughout the state. Most events are free.
www.MarylandSTEMFestival.org
The Maryland Zoo
Zoo in Baltimore offering homeschool classes throughout the year.
https://www.marylandzoo.org/learn/classes-at-the-zoo/
Misty Hollow Field Science
This is a inclusive, secular program that offers advanced field science opportunities throughout the year for middle and high school aged homeschoolers. Located on a forested property near Frederick, the program is founded and taught by a teacher with a Ph.D. in Biology from UCLA.
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/MistyHollowFS
Email: mistyhollowfs@gmail.com
National Aquarium
Located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the aquarium offers Homeschool Days as well as field trips for homeschool groups.
http://www.aqua.org/learn/student-programs/homeschool
National Building Museum
Homeschool Programs
Offering Homeschool Days in math, science, language arts, and other topics for ages 4-14. Also offering group programs for co-ops and homeschool groups.
http://www.nbm.org/learn/schools-teachers/homeschool/
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Located in Silver Spring, MD this museum is dedicated to preserving, collecting, and chronicling the history of medicine. Private age appropriate group educational events are available for ages 5-18 (minimum 10 participants).
http://www.medicalmuseum.mil/index.cfm?p=education.tours
Spinners
This pinball gaming center is a non-profit dedicated to utilizing the unique game of Pinball for the social enrichment, skill development, and education of kids and young adults. The center is only open for private groups. Homeschool co-ops, groups, and clubs are welcome and encouraged. The Director will work with your curriculum to tailor your experience.
Contact: Joe Said, Executive Director and Founder
joe@pinball4kids.org for group pricing and times.
http://www.pinball4kids.org
Potomac Valley Audubon Society
Offering family, youth, and homeschool classes on a variety of topics. Classes located in Charles Town, WV. Pre-registration required.
http://www.potomacaudubon.org/calendar/category/homeschool-programs/
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Located in Baltimore, this museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, documenting and exhibiting the rich contributions of African American Marylanders from the state’s earliest history to the present and the future. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Private group experiences available by reservation.
http://www.lewismuseum.org
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
The National Zoo in Washington, DC holds a series of homeschool classes weekly throughout the school year for ages 5-12.
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/homeschool-classes
Spanish Immersion for Homeschoolers
Spanish immersion classes offered in Urbana or Frederick for homeschoolers ages 4-12. For more information, please contact Damaris at spanishmetas@gmail.com.
Spy Museum
Interactive museum solely dedicated to espionage featuring the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Homeschool classes in code breaking and STEAM are sometimes held throughout the year.
http://www.spymuseum.org
USA Science & Engineering Festival
This STEM festival occurs every two years and has many hands on activities for the entire family. In addition, The next festival is coming Spring of 2020.
usasciencefestival.org/
Art Lessons
Fine Art lessons offered in a small group setting for homeschooled children aged 8 and up. Lessons are taught at an in-home studio in Frederick County. Contact Linda Goddard through her website for more information.
www.lindabgoddard.com
Authentic Community Theatre
A community theatre in Hagerstown, MD offering acting classes for grades 6-12, musical theatre for grades 1-5, and art classes for homeschooled children grades 1-12. Classes are held on Wednesdays during school hours.
http://actforall.org/actjr/classes-workshops/home-school-classes/
Children's Chorus of Maryland
This is a homeschool friendly children's chorus located in Towson, MD. The Crickets and Conservatory groups are youth centered choral groups creating a sense of community, gaining vocal performance skills, and learning music theory.
http://www.ccmsings.org/musicprograms/
Frederick Children's Chorus
This children's chorus for children grades 3-6 is an excellent opportunity for children showing a special ability to learn and perform music. It is not specifically for homeschoolers but is homeschool-friendly.
https://fredcc.org/
Frederick County Public Libraries - Homeschool Programs
Programs focusing on art are offered at several branches and for a variety of ages. Visit the library website, click on Participate, and view the calendar for details.
http://www.fcpl.org
Hood Music School
Music lessons are available through Hood College’s Department of Music in voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, flute, oboe, english horn, clarinet, saxophone, all brass instruments, organ, piano, and harpsichord, in addition to conducting and composition. Lessons are taught at every level--from beginner to advanced--by master teachers. Morning, afternoon, and evening hours are possible for most instruments. Performance opportunities occur each semester.
For more information contact the director, RoseAnn Lester at lesterr@hood.edu or at 301-696-3431
http://www.hood.edu/musicprep/
Howard County Recreation Department
Offering art and musical theatre classes.
https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks/Programs
Maryland Ensemble Theater
The Ensemble School provides quality process based theatre classes for children and adults. The staff consists of professional theatre artists committed to the development of the actor's mind, body and spirit. Evening classes for ages 7 and up and a daytime homeschool acting class is offered in fall and winter.
https://www.marylandensemble.org/ensemble or 301-694-4744
Singingworks (Homeschool Children's Chorus)
Homeschool classes and chorus for ages 5 and up. Rehearsals are held in Kensington and Gaithersburg during school hours.
http://singingworks.com/sample-page/
YMCA Homeschool Arts and Music Classes
YMCA of Frederick offers Visual Arts and Music classes for homeschool children grades K-12 ages. They also offer private instrumental classes for ages 6 and up.
https://frederickymca.org/registration/view-program-guides/
