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Classes
Dance Infinity Homeschool Dance Classes
This prorgram is offered to home educated students. Students learn the art and discipline of dance in a fun and nurturing environment. Different styles of dance will be taught; ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and creative movement. Ample social and outreach performance opportunities for seniors are provided to build community, friendships, and confidence.
Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center Spring Classes
Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center's Spring Semester classes start next week, on January 21st!If it's been on your to-do list to sign up for classes, but you got swamped with the Winter Holidays - no worries - you still have a week to register for classes. Don't delay too long though, as classes are filling up quickly! Go to parksandrecreation.richmondgov.com "Cultural Arts" to sign up today!
Victoria's Kitchen Homeschool Culinary Classes
*New Location*
More info/Registration Online at:
www.VictoriasCookingSchool.com
Homeschool Classes at CORE Kids Academy
Did you know we offer a class specifically for homeschoolers!? Wednesdays at 11:15 am come join us! Open to ages 5+
Homeschool martial arts program that meets 2 days a week during the daytime hours. Offers classes for preschoolers and school aged students.
Homeschoolers, Get Ready to Groove! 
I’m so excited to offer a Homeschool Zumba Kids class—Groovology World Tour! 
Join me Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30 AM for a 6-week session (starting February 13th) of music, movement, and culture! For just $30, your child will embark on a dance-filled journey to:
Colombia – Feel the rhythm of Cumbia & Salsa!
South Korea – Move to the beat of K-Pop!
Trinidad – Get grooving with Soca vibes!
Pakistan – Experience the energy of Bhangra!
Ireland – Jig to the lively sounds of Irish dance!
India – Celebrate with the colorful moves of Bollywood!
This class is perfect for homeschool families looking for a fun, active, and educational way to explore the world through dance! 
Registration for our Spring programs are live!
š¾ Homeschool Tennis š¾
Hey fellow homeschool mamas! If you’re looking for a fun way to get the kids moving and learning a new skill, come check out The Yello Club *Indoor*. Tennis is a great way to develop athleticism, problem solving skills and make new friends.
š Where: The Yello Club @ 40 Plaza Drive, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103
š When: Thursdays at 11am-12pm
š§š¦ Ages: 5-12 (contact me if you have older kids and would like to get a group going!)
š¾ No experience needed! We’ve got racquets if they don’t have one!
It’s relaxed, fun, and perfect for all skill levels. Would love to see some of your kids out there with us! Let me know if you have any questions or just drop a comment below.
Hope to see you on the court! ššø
About me: I'm a homeschooling mom of 4 and former D1 collegiate tennis player. I've been coaching for over 10 years and love giving the gift of this lifelong sport to new learners!
You can call (804) 324-3333 or email membership@yelloclub.org to sign up! No membership is required it's just the handle we use š Cost is $30/class
Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-op Pickle Ball & Tennis Lessons
Interested in pickleball and/or tennis? Join Cultural Roots Homeschool Co-Op on Fridays at VCU for lessons. Pickleball 10-11, tennis 11-12. Attend both for $35 a month. Lessons start friday 3/14. Comment if interested. Goes through end of May. Intergenerational activity, so parents, youth, etc are invited to learn together.
Co-ops
RVA Homeschool Together Teen/Tween Club & Co-op
Our teen/tween club meets twice per month (in or around the city), and the co-op has other all-ages activities scheduled as well. Semester co-op dues are $55/family or $45 for a single child family. You can request to join the FB group (RVA Homeschool Together) to check out the schedule and come to any events through February 1 before committing.
The teen/tween club usually meets on Friday afternoons but we are flexible. Our next one is on Thursday 1/23.
(ETA: Our co-op has offerings throughout the month for all-ages/kindergarten and up as well!)
Looking for a homeschool community for your teen/tween?
RVA Homeschool Together co-op is open for spring enrollment through February 1 and we are growing a twice-a-monthly club for kids 11+ (siblings welcome). Activities include field trips, hikes, pickleball, and game days.
ROOTED Homeschoolers is a group aimed at providing a deeply rooted, enriching social community to families in and around the Richmond area. (We currently have members in Chester, Chesterfield, Henrico, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Richmond City, and Sandston.) Our desire is to stay small—without being exclusive—so that we can maintain a committed, intimate group. We seek to build relationships for our children and for our moms. We meet consistently with hikes, park days, field trips, craft clubs, book clubs, and everything else in between, as it meets the needs of those hosting. For more information email rootedhomeschoolers@gmail.com.
Events
Maymont’s field investigation programs are a great option for homeschooled students! Enrich your student’s environmental science, history and social studies with hands-on experiences and interactive learning tools that take advantage of Maymont’s new facilities as well as the historic 100-acre landscape.
For students ages 5-12.
Please note that the location changes each month!
Cost: $10.00
Homeschool Open Swim at Kids First Swim Schools Midlothian
EVERY Wednesday from 1:00PM - 3:00PM! šāļøš¦
Only $5 per person for a splashin' good time! š¤©
This is the perfect way to get some extra swim practice, warm up in our 90 degree pool, and have fun with friends. šļø
Tag your homeschool crew and let’s make a splash together! šš¦š§
Third Annual Homeschool Safety Day
Chesterfield Fire and EMS is hosting its Third Annual Homeschool Safety Day on Monday, May 20, 2025, at the Beulah Recreation Center, 6901 Hopkins Road, Chesterfield, VA. See the flyer below for more information. We recognize that Chesterfield home school students should receive the same quality Fire and Life Safety lessons provided to our public school students. The event will feature our Fire and Life Safety House, Sparky the Fire Dog & McGruff the Crime Dog, 911 simulator, and many safety-related vendors sharing important ways to prevent injuries. We encourage all homeschoolers who can attend to join us for a fun, educational event. If you have any questions, I can be reached by email or the office number below. Thank you! Sarah Gardner Fire & Life Safety Educator Chesterfield Fire & EMS Fire and Life Safety Division O (804) 717-6115 F (804) 768-8766 gardners@chesterfield.gov.
All Saints Choristers Choir Open Rehearsal
Mark your calendars for our upcoming open rehearsal with the Choristers Choir on February 27! Bring a friend along and stop by between 6-7:30pm to experience what it's like to be part of our choir. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Field Trips
Programs
Tuckahoe Learning Grove is a part time kindergarten program that values hands-on and play based learning. Perfect for homeschooling families, TLG offers daily learning, playing, and discovering for kindergarten-aged students. TLG is located in the west end of Richmond and runs 9-12, Mon-Fri. We’d love to meet your family and be part of your journey to seek alternatives to traditional school!
Girls on the Run Greater Richmond
Girls on the Run Greater Richmond has 6 community teams this spring! The community teams are open to all girls in grades 3-5 or grades 6-8. Check out the locations on the flyer! The season starts the week of March 3 and ends with the celebratory 5K for all teams on May 4.
Camps
Alliance Française of Richmond French Immersion Summer Camp
Alliance Française of Richmond is hosting a summer camp for beginners and experienced French learners. More details are on their website: africhmond.org
At Paint the Universe Art Camp
Located in Ashland at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center! I love this camp and am so excited to get creating art with the campers again this summer.
Spots are already filling up—don’t miss out! Link for registration in comments.
At Paint the Universe Art Camp, kids will explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and more while building confidence, creativity, and friendships. It’s a summer of imagination you won’t want them to miss!
Lost & Found Stables Summer Series Horse Camp
Other
Mother Oak Support Group - Teen Homeschoolers Wanted to Watch Younger Kids for Support Group
The Mother Oak Support is expanding, and any mama who is seeking a supportive community of women to join us! We currently meet on Monday mornings but are open to an additional meeting day if there is enough interest. BONUS points (and compensation) to anyone who has older children that can help look after the littles... we are willing to work with older homeschoolers to create and implement early childhood programming if they would like to turn it into a learning opportunity or project!
ACTprep.com would like to invite Richmond homeschool students to our MOCK ACT on March 1st via Zoom, where students will experience a live-proctored simulation of the ACT. This mock test offers a valuable chance for first-timers to familiarize themselves with the ACT and for others to fine-tune their strategies before the April exam.Students will get to keep their tests for review, have their scores immediately when they are done, and get a question-by-question analysis of their test. All students will also be given a video series with tips and tricks the ACT doesn’t want students to know about this test.The test normally costs $20, but please use the promo code listed on the flyer to be able to attend for free.If you know of any middle or high school students who would benefit from this opportunity, please send them to ACTprep.com/mockact to sign up or learn more!
Homeschooling 101: Homeschooling Children with Disabilities
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of homeschooling your child with disabilities? Or maybe you’ve already started but feel like you’re drowning in questions, curriculum options, and behavior challenges.
I’ve got you covered! Join me for Homeschooling 101: Homeschooling Children with Disabilities, a FREE live Zoom training where I’ll share the tips and tricks I’ve learned as a special education teacher and homeschool consultant.
We’ll talk about:
-How to get started (without the stress!)
-What to teach and how to teach it
-Curriculum options that actually work
-Supporting behavior, regulation, and engagement
…and so much more!
You’ll also have the chance to submit your questions ahead of time, and I’ll answer them during a live Q&A!
Mark your calendar:
March 23rd at 7:00 PM EST
Free Zoom Training
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