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Classes
All Course begins September 11: 6:30pm- 8:30pm every Thursday. Visit www.powhatan.courses or email michaelashton@powhatan.k12.va.us
Art Academy by the Art Factory
🎨✨ Calling all homeschool families with creative kids! ✨🎨
We’re excited to announce that Art Academy by the Art Factory is kicking off the week of September 15th — and enrollment is now open!
This isn’t your average art class. Art Academy is a comprehensive, badge-based program designed specifically for kids ages 4 & up to grow their skills, explore a variety of art techniques, and earn buttons for their accomplishments—just like scouts, but with paintbrushes instead of camping gear! 🖌️🎨
📚 Each level of the program follows a curriculum designed by our art education experts and includes:
✔️ Hands-on art projects
✔️ Creative challenges
✔️ Learning milestones and rewards
✔️ A fun, motivating way to grow as an artist
Class Age Groups:
Art Adventures (ages 4–7)
Art Foundations (ages 8+)
Art Club (ages 12+)
Classes are available in both morning and afternoon sessions — and for your convenience, we offer classes for different age groups at the same time, so siblings can attend at the same time on the same day!
Let your young artist shine this fall—spaces fill fast, so reserve your spot today!
https://artfactoryva.com/art-academy/
✨ Our Fall Crafting Lineup is HERE! ✨
6 weeks of hands-on creativity, sensory fun, and magical masterpieces await! 🎨🖌️Created with homeschoolers in mind🙌🏻
Classes begin August 18 at Box 5 Cabaret Theater in Hopewell, VA.
🎉 Ages 3–10/11 welcome with age-appropriate instruction
🎟️ Drop-in available if spots remain — bundle & save when you enroll for the full 6 weeks!
📲 Register now at www.littlemakers.club
All supplies included • Mess encouraged • Joy guaranteed 🧡
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.
🎾 Homeschool Tennis 🎾
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.
📍 Where: The Yello Club @ 40 Plaza Drive, Manakin Sabot, VA 23103
🗓 When: Thursdays at 11am-12pm
👧👦 Ages: 5-12 (contact me if you have older kids and would like to get a group going!)
🎾 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! 💙🏸
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 😉 Cost is $30/class
Homeschool Families!
Looking to add P.E. and structured recess to your homeschool curriculum? Our Homeschool Sports Program is designed specifically for homeschool families who want their kids to stay active, build skills, and connect with others—all while meeting educational goals!
Our classes are more than just playtime—we follow age-appropriate lesson plans!
Students work on:
- Gross motor skills
- Teamwork & sportsmanship
- Game strategy & physical fitness
- Skill development in a variety of sports
It’s the perfect fit for families looking for quality movement time each week.
Location: Crestwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 Charter Colony Pkwy. Midlothian VA 23114
Ages: 1st - 8th Grade
Day/Time: Mondays Afternoons from 2:00pm - 3:00pm
$99.00 for 8 Weeks of Classes
Bonus: It doubles as recess with new friends in a fun, structured environment!
Message me or visit our website to sign up: https://otathletics.com/rva
Let’s help your kids move with purpose and make homeschool P.E. the highlight of the week!
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Co-ops
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.
Little Owls Spring Session is currently running, and we'd love to have you join us. Our Richmond-based group offers children of all ages the opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors while building community and celebrating nature. Targeted toward 5-12-year-olds, we meet in various parks around the area, based on that week's topic.
All are welcome, as we are very neurodivergent-friendly! Emphasizing free play to encourage growth and creativity, we explore through nature studies, crafts, foraging, and more. Join us on Wednesday mornings year-round or check out our pop-up classes on other days throughout the week. If you’re looking for a supportive, nature-loving community that’s perfect for both kids and adults, we hope you check us out!
Raising Persons with Charlotte Mason Powhatan
Are you interested in learning more about the Charlotte Mason model while being involved in beautiful community? Our school program is a drop-off program for ages 6 and up with a possibility for nursery school for ages 4 and 5. Mothers are involved in periodic book groups and trainings as they grow in the model. Find out more at https://www.raisingpersons.com/membership and feel free to ask me questions!
We believe a beautiful world begins with our children...
We offer:
- Educational environments in which children learn through play, exploration and compassionate social relationships
- Support for children, their families and the adults in their community by encouraging meaningful intergenerational connections
- Recognize and develop the unique wisdom of every age
🌿 School Done Differently at Dogwood Nature School 📚
No pressure to sit still.
No rigid routines.
Just real experiences, creativity, and connection—outside in nature every day.
Our preschool offers a homeschool feel with the structure and support of a small group setting. We take regular field trips to local parks, giving children the chance to explore new environments, build confidence, and spark curiosity.
✨ Founding Family Deal Available!
Small class sizes. Big adventures.
A warm, intentional start to your child’s learning journey.
📩 Contact us today to secure your spot!
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! 🏊♀️💦
Only $5 per person for a splashin' good time! 🤩
This is the perfect way to get some extra swim practice, warm up in our 90 degree pool, and have fun with friends. 🏖️
Tag your homeschool crew and let’s make a splash together! 🌊👦👧
Field Trips
Join Us August 12th: Homeschool Play Day is Almost Here
Calling all homeschooling families! Join us for Homeschool Play Day Tuesday, August 12th, at participating locations. From open until 4pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, homeschool families can get:
- 90 Minutes of All You Can Play games
- A reusable Play Pass Card
- Unlimited soft drinks
- All the Tickets you can earn on gameplay
All for just $11.99 per kid! Just show up and tell a Cast Member “I’m here for Homeschool Play Day” to redeem this offer! Valid for Homeschool Groups only.
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!
Camps
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!
Homeschool Summer Sports Program
Calling all Midlothian Homeschool Families! There is Still Time to Join the Fun!
Our Homeschool Summer Sports Program kicks off this Thursday at St. Mark's UMC and we’ve got a few spots left!
- Action-packed games
- Teamwork & friendships
- Fun, fitness, and fresh air
St. Mark's United Methodist Church - 11551 Lucks Lane, Midlothian VA 23114
Starts: Thursdays 2:30pm - June 19th - July 31st
Perfect for homeschool families looking to keep kids active, social, and learning through play this summer!
Flexible weekly options
Ages - 1st - 8th Grades
All skill levels welcome
Let’s make this the best summer yet!
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!
Homeschool Consulting Services
Hey Homeschoolers, my business is getting started with homeschooling consulting services and I would like to do presentations on certain topics (early elementary learners, ADHD, learning disabilities) for parents and provide a work session at the end for homeschool parents to come together to discuss how to apply some of the strategies in their homeschool. Would love insight on topics that people would like to see and preferred times/locations! If you wouldn't mind, I have a four-question survey if you would like to share things that you feel are most desired.
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