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Home Schooling Programs/Classes in the greater Rochester, NY areaYMCA Camp Arrowhead20 Arrowhead Rd. Pittsford, NY 14534 585-383-4590 YMCA Camp Arrowhead offers classes on Wednesdays for home schooled children ages 5 and up. Best Foot Forward @ the Cobblestone Arts Center 1622 Route 332 Farmington, NY 14425 585-398-0220 e-mail: Cobblestonearts@aol.com In operation for 25 years, Best Foot Forward @ the Cobblestone Arts Center is a multidisciplinary arts and educational center offering dance classes in Creative Movement, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern. Private Music instruction is available for children and adults for Voice, Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, and Drum set. We also offer Theater experiences for children in three age appropriate groups culminating in full scale stage productions each Fall and Spring. They also offer daytime classes in visual arts and music to home schooled students. For more information about their programs, please visit www.CobblestoneArtsCenter.com.
Miss Kate’s Piano Studio
Homeschool Figure Skating/Hockey program
Ballet Theatre Swim Lessons Offered for Home Schooled Children Webster Aquatic Center 875 Ridge Rd. Webster, NY Mary Ann Pierce, (585) 670-1081 The Webster Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross swim lessons during the day time hours. Each session runs four weeks and meets twice a week for an hour each lesson. Program offerings are available from Level ll thru Level Vl for children ages 6 and up. Program leaders are all certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors.Please address questions regarding class placement for your child to call Mary Ann Pierce, (585) 670-1081. If your child has any fears or special needs please write us a note the first day and we will be sure it gets to the appropriate teacher. You are encouraged to stay in the pool area the first day while we are testing children and the last day in the balcony to observe their progress. The remainder of the lessons, parents and siblings will not be permitted to be on the pool deck. For more information go to www.websteraquaticcenter.org and follow the link to current program guide. Gym and Swim for Homeschoolers Eastside YMCA 1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road Penfield New York, 585-341-4000 Gym-and-Swim class typically meets Mondays from 1-3pm at the Eastside Y for homeschoolers age 6-14. First half is in the gym with exercise and sports as the focus; second half is in the pool for lessons (divided into smaller groups by ability) and games. Private Voice/Piano lessons 53 Parkridge Dr, Pittsford, NY Phone: (585) 208-4475 Contact: Rebekah Flowers, info@flowersvoiceandpiano.com
Homeschool Learn-to-Skate Program The homeschool learn-to-skate program runs throughout the school year on Thursday afternoons, from 1:15-2:45. The cost is $65.00 per 6 week session, with a 10% discount for 3 or more family members. Join anytime, as tuition can be pro-rated for classes missed! The Shumway Arena is centrally located just off 490, in the Corn Hill neighborhood. Here is a map. Hagberg Suzuki Piano Program Karen Hagberg, Ph.D., Director, 585-244-0490 67 Shepard Street, Rochester NY 14620 hagberg-drake@juno.com The famed and successful Suzuki Method, taught by highly-qualified teachers trained in Japan. Suzuki Method provides optimum results when there is daily, hands-on, parental support. Children schooled at home have the advantage of prolonged contact with their teaching parent every day. Our lesson schedule can accommodate your needs. Classes offered for pre-schoolers to create and determine readiness for individual piano lessons. Piano, Guitar, Saxophone & Performance Lessons! East Rochester, NY 585-381-8260 The Moonbeam2earth Performing Arts Project, Inc. offers private instruction at reasonable rates, from a talented local artist with a strong performance background. Rick Pearson is a professional multi-keyboardist who has taught children and adults for over 25 years. He has a unique ability to inspire kids through musical expression and offers jazz, rock, classical & composition lessons. Your child will learn proper technique and have fun, too! Lessons are held in their eastside studio, in your home, or permitting, at your school. We'll gladly provide references, and there is no charge for your first lesson. Rick is also offering daytime lessons for home schooled children. Please call 585-381-8260 for more information. Greece Strings Central Greece, NY 585-703-1326 Janeen Wilkins, info@greecestrings.com Greece strings provides Suzuki and Traditional violin and viola lessons for ages 4 and up in the heart of Greece, NY. School Age Fitness Essentials Penfield Fitness & Racquet Club 667 Panorama Trail W Rochester, NY 14625 (585)586-7777 Contact: Gail Buckner Program Director email: gbuckner@rochester.rr.com This 7 week program offers school age children 5-12 the opportunity to understand and learn the basics of physical fitness. Certified Staff will instruct and educate all students in cardiovascular exercise, stretching, flexibility and weight/circuit training. They offer a 20 yard lap pool, full court gymnasium, complete cardio/circuit training and locker room/shower facilities. Their main goal is for students to learn and develop a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis on physical fitness. •For Fall 2006, classes start the week of September 12th; they meet 1 hour per week for the 7 weeks. Three different sessions are offered for the cost of $49 per session. Rockventures Homeschool P.E. Program RockVentures 1044 University Ave. Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 442-5462 rock@rockventures.net Eight weeks of physical education. Parents hold the rope for the participants of the program. They also coach the participant in the rock climbing skill area proposed weekly by the instructor. ESL Skating School ESL Sports Centre, Monroe Community College, 2700 Brighton Henrietta Townline Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. (585) 424-4625 Ice Skating is a great way to stay physically fit and have FUN! THe ESL Sports Centre offers skating classes for Home Schooled Children on Monday afternoons from 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. The class includes a 20 minute group lesson with additional practice time. Home School classes are open for children, ages 3 - 18 years. Family and friends are welcome! Stretch-n-Grow of the Finger Lakes Rochester and Finger Lakes area, 585-281-8447 Cyndi Lovejoy, clovejoy@stretch-n-Grow.com They offer "terrific todds and twos" classes, pre-school, school age, and mommy and me classes at various daycare centers, church groups, preschools, rec centers, after school programs, summer camps, mom's groups, and for home-schooled groups throughout the Rochester & Finger Lakes area. To find the Stretch-n-Grow class nearest to you, or to get a free Demonstration class for your group or facility please contact us or visit their web site, www.sng-fingerlakes.com. YMCA of Rochester - Camp Arrowhead 20 Arrowhead Road Pittsford, New York 14534, (585) 341-3232 For more information, email Patty Jaeger YMCA Camp Arrowhead offers eight-week programs for students in home school. The following are just a few of the different activities offered. Archery, Botany, New Games, Back Packing, Outdoor Living Skills, Rock Climbing, Teambuilding Ropes Course. Download the complete Brochure Here. Here is a link to the Camp Arrowhead Homeschool Offerings page of their web site: http://www.ymcacamparrowhead.org/other_programs_home_school_.asp. Bright Raven Gymnastics 12 Pixley Industrial Parkway, Rochester, NY 14624, 585-247-0800 F map All types of gymnastics classes. Homeschool gymnastics class for ages 4-12. State of the art facility. Qualified instructors. Small group instruction. Classes meet on Tuesday mornings, Sept-June. Parental viewing/toddler play area available. Art Classes for Homeschoolers 29 Oak Meadow Trail, Pittsford, NY 14534, 585-389-1976 Semester long, one hour and 15 minute art classes are offered for children ages 5-12 years at instructor's home in Pittsford, NY. Six classes are available Monday - Thursday mornings and afternoons. Please e-mail or call instructor to receive information on registration and curriculum. Class sizes are limited. $70 - $80 per student for semester long class. Offered by Susan Jenkins. Oxford Learning 13A Perinton Hills Shopping Center Fairport, NY 14450 (585) 223-3210 Email: Cynthia Tucker, fairport@oxfordlearning.com Oxford Learning creates individualized programs that go beyond tutoring to teach students to learn and study more effectively. Better grades, motivation and confidence follow. Programs offered in Math, Reading, Writing, Spelling, Study Skills, Homework Support, and SAT/ACT Prep. All Grades. Call for details. X-Dreams Skate Park 135 Despatch Drive, East Rochester, NY 14445 585-218-4140 xdreamspark@hotmail.com Skate camps run during the weeks of winter break and spring break, as well as summer starting in late June. The cost of this camp is less if you register before June 1st. Lunch is included everyday for all camps. Camp hours are from 9am to 4pm. Early drop and late pick up are available. Skate camp is also available for private and home schooled students that get out early for summer vacation. That Camp starts early May 1st, and run Monday thru Friday. At least 6 kids are needed for private camps. Mary Joan's Homeschool Ski/Snowboard CLub 20 Horizon Drive, Rochester, NY 14625 585-381-8421 Mary Joan Deutschbein, maryjoan@rochester.rr.com Ski/snowboard club at Bristol Mountain on six Fridays in January and February with two makeup days in March. Skiing from 9AM to 3PM. Lessons begin at 9:30AM. Anyone from age 8 and up can participate. Call for more information if you have a child seven or under who wants to ski. This is not a drop-off activity; each child must have an adult with them either skiing or hanging out in the lodge. The six-week passes (approx $150) include the lift tickets and lessons. Those who buy season passes can purchase a four-pack of lesson passes (for kids only). Call or email for a registration form. If you would like to participate, the form and a check must be returned to Mary Joan by mid October. Master Class School of Music and Theatre Arts Contact: Artistic Director Cara D'Emanuele, 585-802-8683 Theatre Arts for Homeschool Students, Ages 6 - 12 Students have the opportunity to experience children's literature, movement stories, theatre games, improvisation, scene study, monologues and music from classic Broadway musicals in this exciting 12-week session. Acting for Homeschool Students, Ages 12 - 18 Students have the opportunity to study character development and scene analysis techniques through the exploration of scenes and monologues from contemporary plays. click here to email for more information
A Splash of Color Art Studio 137 North Main Street #5 Fairport, NY 14450 (585)388-1820 or (585)217-6483 Email: Carole Bialczak, homathandchess@frontiernet.net Ho Math and Chess Learning Center offers a unique Math Learning Center which integrates chess symbols, values, and moves into the Math curriculum.We are known world wide for this creative approach to making math instruction both fun and effective. Students from 1st grade to 7th are welcome. Traditional tutoring is offered for older students. Sessions can be formed during the day for home schooled students as well as after school, evening, or Saturdays. |
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