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Area Resources This is a list of activities and resources that might be of
interest to homeschoolers. Most are not affiliated with NHCH. Community College of Non-credit classes are available for children and adults in art, dance, gymnastics, swimming, etc. Visit CCAC for more details. Scholastic Book Clubs Homeschoolers can order from Scholastic Book Clubs just like
classroom teachers do. You can register at the Scholastic website. There are
also periodic sales at the Scholastic warehouse in the Waterfront
shopping center in Munhall. The warehouse phone number is
1-800-451-7181. Homeschool
Buyers
Co-op The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the world’s
largest purchasing cooperative for homeschoolers. It is a
nonprofit, founded and operated by homeschooling families. They
feature “Group Buys” for Christian and other curriculum in order to get
volume discounts for homeschoolers. Membership is free and confidential. Enrichment Day is a
homeschooling co-op offering a variety of classes at Sewickley YMCA The Sewickley YMCA is offering Homeschool Enrichment Classes. Some of the classes offered have included music, swimming, gym, sign language, public speaking, Odyssey of the Mind, math tutoring, and piano. For more information contact the Sewickley YMCA and ask for Cindy Ward, x. 105. Reading Tutor Pam Swayne tutors reading using the Orton-Gillingham method, and specializes in helping children with dyslexia. For more information, you can contact Pam through Trina. Eden Christian
Academy offers access to individual high school courses taught by Monart Art Classes Karen Price is a licensed Monart instructor in Art Classes Marie Long is a group member who teaches classes in pastels, printmaking, watercolor, clay, and drawing. Many of her classes focus on a particular artist or style. She is flexible and will teach small groups for one or more classes, at your home or hers. For more information, contact Marie. Laura Hilston offers art classes in her home. Private drawing lessons are also available for children ages 8 and up. For more information, please contact Laura. Art classes with Linda Frank.
Contact her at cfrank@connecttime.net. The primary purpose of the
classes is to expose the student to art history, art movements, and
famous artist past and present. I focus on
helping them acquire a knowledge of color, perspective, techniques and
art vocabulary. Karen Morrison is offering
art classes to homeschoolers in their own homes. She
is
a
graduate
of The Art Institute of Beading Classes and Parties "The Bead Lady" will teach two beaded projects at your location to children age 6 and up. She will also do adult home parties, with a premium to you if you host. For more information, contact Kathy Shomo's shop, The Blue Bead. The The AWANA AWANA is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in
reaching children and teenagers with the Gospel. Clubs are located at
several area churches, including Community Bible Study Community
Bible
Study
is
held at The
Bible
study
is
structured and includes small group discussion, a
teaching lecture, and a take-home commentary with homework questions. Whole families are encouraged to come, and children and adults will follow the same study; preschoolers will learn Bible stories. For more information go to www.pittsburghnorthhillsevecbs.org Pioneer Clubs Pioneer Clubs are geared toward reaching children with the
Gospel. Some of the local churches offering Pioneer Clubs include
Crestmont Alliance Church in Aliquippa, Ruthred Lutheran Church in
Bethel Park, Stone Ridge Convenant Church in Allison Park, St. Paul's
United Methodist Church in Allison Park and Covenant
Community PCA. Bible Study Fellowship Bible Study Fellowship is a comprehensive inter-denominational Bible study program for adults and children that helps you gain a practical understanding of this important book. A class for women and infants through pre-K meets in Sewickley on Wednesday mornings. A class for men and school-aged children meets in Gibsonia on Tuesday evenings. See bsfinternational.org for more information. Music, Drama and Dance Classes The Offers
age-appropriate
dance
education
in an encouraging, non-competitive
environment. The classes offered are
ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and hip hop. Home-schooling
families
receive
a
discount. This is an inexpensive after-school dance program including ballet, tap, and jazz for pre-school through sixth grade. Other North Hills School Districts offer similar programs. Ballet Baroque Ballet Baroque offers classical ballet in West View; for more information contact Bobbie Paulson. Traditional Scottish Alpen Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein Traditional
Bavarian
folk
dance
classes are held on Tuesdays at the Vereinsheim
Teutonia Männerchor, Spotlight Spotlight offers drama, dance, voice, and piano lessons with
full-length ballets and musicals presented 3 times a year. The studio
is located at Saltworks Acting Classes Classes in acting, musical theater, improvisation, and more are offered to children age 6-16. They are held at Orchard Hill Chapel in Wexford, with options including eight-week classes in the spring and fall, one-day workshops, and summer day camps. For more information visit Saltworks. The The The Center for Young Musicians Visit The Center for Young Musicians for more details. Paragon Studios Paragon Studios,
located on Violin Instructors Kathryn Gardner is a violin and piano instructor with ten years of teaching experience. Contact her via email. MaryBeth Schotting is an Artist Lecturer in Violin, Director
String Preparatory Division, at Lisa Marsnik (www.lisasviolinstudio.com)
is
a
violin
teacher with over thirty years experience teaching children
as young as three years old and revising the technique of older
students who have professional goals. Contact her via email (lisa@lisasviolinstudio.com). Band Instrument
Instruction In
Home music lessons for band instrument players. Contact Rick Murrell at
tromba1@earthlink.net or
call 412.398.1645 Flute Instruction Allison Gioscia is available to
teach flute. She received her Master's degree in flute in June
2008 and has performed in venues throughout the Piano
Instruction Janet
Graham
is a
piano instructor with 10 years teaching experience. She utilizes
a highly
effective curriculum that integrates all aspects of learning music in a
fun and
exciting way. Please contact her via email at grahamwj@aol.com or phone at (412)
837-2662. Frick Art and Historical Center Attractions include the Offers a variety of programs for homeschoolers ages 6-12 on Tuesday afternoons. These classes are designed to enhance inquiry skills and deepen your child's interest in science. For the current schedule and more information visit Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Offers workshops geared toward homeschoolers on Thursdays; visit Carnegie Museum of Art workshops and scroll down for the homeschooler section. Offers several different kinds of workshops for families, preschoolers, and homeschoolers. For more information, visit Carnegie Science Center Workshops. Beechwood Farms Home of the Audubon Society of Western PA, Beechwood offers five miles of trails through various habitats, a children's activity room, an excellent nature store and a specialized library. Family programs are offered year-round. For more information, visit Beechwood. Various classes and mini-camps are offered throughout the year for all ages. For more information, visit the Pittsburgh Zoo. This free "drive yourself" tour of 4 or 5 different farms is held in late September or early October. For more information contact the Butler County Conservation District at (724) 284-5270. Offers a variety of classes, hikes, and conservation activities for children and families year-round. For more information, contact the park naturalist, Meg Scanlon, at the North Park office. C-mite Program at CMU Primarily science classes for children who scored greater than
90% on any standardized test. For more information, contact Karen
Morris via the NHCH directory. Special Needs
Homeschoolers of This Yahoo group is an organzation of parents who are committed to the home education of their special needs child. The group is open to any parent who is currently homeschooling or cyper schooling their child with special needs, or any caregiver investigating the home school option for their child: Special Needs Homeschoolers of Western PA Upward Basketball Specifically designed for boys and girls in grades K-6, this
ministry seeks to develop self-esteem, sportsmanship, character,
athletic skills, and respoect for authority. Register in October for
groups which meet at the Allison Park Assembly of God or the Northern Soccer training for U9, U10, and U11 players. Visit Northern Steel Soccer. If you have children in 5th
grade or above who are interested in being on an organized team, please
contact Harry and Janice Sanders at jsanders@pulsenet.com. There
is both a middle school and high school team and we play Christian
schools all over the area. Sports Club Meets for 2 hours every Monday for soccer (Sept-Oct; Apr-May), basketball (Jan-Mar), and baseball (Jul-Aug). Cost is $25/yr per family for liability insurance. For more information, contact Mary Weaver via the NHCH directory. Ice Skating at Ice skating lessons at X-Cel Gymnastics Offers classes for homeschoolers; off Rt 8 in Cranberry.
See http://www.xcelgymnastics.com.
Offers classes for homeschoolers; off Rt 8 in Gibsonia. Call for information. Rising Star Gymnastics Offers classes in gymnastics, tumbling, and trampoline. Studio
is located on Community swim times for Shaler Area Swim Programs The Tennis Clinics Discounted classes for homeschoolers are offered at the
beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. For more information,
contact the Gym Classes Gym classes are being offered at the Baierl
Family YMCA, Thursday afternoon Swim & Gym Class for children in
grades 1 - 6. Contact the Y or Charlotte
Davis for more information. Informal
Homeschool
Gym
Class,
contact Cheryl Pfingstl for details. |
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