A local resource to help you find programs to enhance your homeschool curriculums
Anne Arundel County & Bowie has some great local businesses that have dedicated homeschool programs for elementary through high school aged kids. We're excited to share them with you and hope they enrich your and your kids' homeschool experiences!
In addition, there are many other area fantastic businesses and organizations that offer activities and events that welcome homeschool families.
Dedicated Homeschool Programs
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Homeschool Art and Sewing Classes
Artsy Partsy has selected new, fun lessons for your homeschool artist in elementary, middle, and high school grades. During this 12-week series, your student is encouraged to express their creativity and expand their talents.
Our sewing classes will introduce basic skills of sewing by hand and by machine. Students will also learn safety and proper usage of materials and machines.
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2023 Homeschool Class Theme: Nature Nuts Series
In the first session, we will travel all over the world to learn about each unique biome, learn the history and culture of those parts of the world and meet the animals who call them home. Voyagers will make their own Eco-passports as they travel from continent to continent each week! 8 week sessions.
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Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi, Arnold
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Homeschool Kung Fu Classes
Classes are suitable for ages 5 to adult and this is a great activity for parents to do with their children. Our program is family-oriented, and we offer reasonable pricing to make it easier for multiple family members to take classes together. Sessions are for 7 weeks.
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Homeschool STEM Program
This will be held once a month between September-February. The admission cost is $11/child and that includes skate rental. Add the pizza/soda lunch for $4.25. Parents are free to attend and will pay the $11 fee if they want to skate. The STEM lesson will take place from 10am-11am followed by 2 hours of skating.
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Homeschool/Preschool tours!
Join us for a 1.5-hour Mini Farm Tour Session! Meet all of the animals on our property and have the opportunity to pet, brush and learn all about farm animals. Enjoy a guided educational trail walk for an animal/plant scavenger hunt! Then end the tour with a circle pow wow discussing all that we learned and meet our bunnies Leonard & Sheldon (they usually steal the show)! Please email sharleefleshman@gmail.com to coordinate your Private Tour and receive a private link for ticket purchasing!
Little Explorers Nature Club, Bowie + Anne Arundel County
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Homeschool tutorials for active learners. Virtual and in person activities available.
Hansel Hill Farm- Millersville
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Children's Theatre of Annapolis- Annapolis
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OFFERING HOMESCHOOL EDITION THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOPS :: Ages 7 – 18
Through theatre production workshops students gain experience and knowledge in acting techniques, improvisation, characterization, movement, props, scenery, and much more. These workshops conclude with a final performance on our main stage. In production workshops, teamwork is a major focus and all participants are guaranteed a role. We encourage students with all levels of experience to attend.
International Elite Acrobatics-Crofton
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Homeschool Tumbling and Acrobatics Ages 6+
Need to get your homeschooler moving? Students will work on tumbling and acrobatic skills based on their level. The class will also include strength and conditioning elements. Current Classes available on Monday and Tuesdays (subject to change).
Let us know of any other dedicated homeschool programs in Anne Arundel County. Please email Laura at mackidpasadenamd@macaronikid.com, and we'll add them right away. Thank you in advance!
Homeschool Friendly Businesses and Organizations
Boy Scouts of America River Hawk District, throughout Anne Arundel County
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The Scout Oath and Law are the foundation of our programs which build character, develop leadership skills, and train youth in the responsibilities of citizenship and service. The River Hawk District of the Boy Scouts of America encompasses Anne Arundel County and has programs for girls and boys. Find a local unit in Anne Arundel County here.
Also, the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts America owns and operates Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation in Harford County. Each year more than 20,000 youth visit to participate in activities featuring youth development, adventure program, and team building in the backdrop of the outdoors. You do not need to be in scouts to enjoy this wonderful retreat -- it's open to all. Homeschool families are welcome to visit and book an outing or outdoor adventure.
British Swim School, Linthicum and Severn
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We are the premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.
We use gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years.
DodgeBow Annapolis Games and Events, Millersville
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Get ready to experience 60-minute of non stop fun that combines the excitement of dodgeball with the unique twist of soft-tipped arrows that won't hurt. DodgeBow is the perfect choice for summer camp field trips, team building, bonding with friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. It's the ultimate game that will have everyone buzzing with excitement!
Discount for MacKID readers! Get 25% off Monday through Thursday bookings to all homeschoolers who schedule a DodgeBow froup with 12 or more players. Be sure to mention Macaroni KID!
Music Together Chesapeake, Annapolis and Severna Park
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Music Together Chesapeake offers Rhythm Kids classes for kids up to age 8. Classes are on Saturday mornings and are a great way to fulfill elementary music requirements.
Play Street Museum, Severna Park
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Play Street Museum in Severna Park is a great option for children ages 1 - 8 years old.
We will have rotating exhibits with themes such as ocean and space, a weekly theme which can be anything from bees to airplanes to famous scientists, and daily enrichment activities that include music, art, and science.
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At Rolly Pollies, our Mission is our number one goal: "To develop children physically, intellectually and socially in order to build the self-esteem and confidence needed for a healthy and successful life."
School of Rock Annapolis, Arnold and Gambrills
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Music programs at School of Rock combine one-on-one lessons with group band practices. Each day we watch our students grow from beginner musicians to confident and inspiring rock stars in their community.
Warrior Academy of Gymnastics, Glen Burnie
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Warriors Academy of Gymnastics (WAG) provides gymnastics instruction for children ages 2-18+.
We aim to teach life lessons such as respect, determination and perseverance while building strength, flexibility, and coordination in a positive fun environment.
The Blended Essentials, Severna Park
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Choose to make candles, wax melts, soaps, room/linen sprays, bath bombs, salt or sugar scrubs, and more.
In all of our BE experiences we use a variety of scientific measurement standards. During our time together for this session we will talk about weight, quantity, and capacity. Each participant will build their own BE product given specific scientific guidelines.
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Indoor Playground Offering Discounted Wonderful Wednesdays for $8.99. Hours of operation through the week are 9am-8pm!
Our bright, soft playground ensures children’s safety, while challenging them to climb, run, think, interact, explore, chase their imaginations, and have fun. Hyper Kidz offers year-round, climate-controlled fun for children ages 0-13.
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Wheels Skate Center offers monthly homeschool skate days. $5 admission plus the price of skate rentals, or bring your own! Check the schedule for for the next home school skate day!
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Visit our park to jump, spin, flip, play and a whole lot more. Learn more about our general admission options and book your ticket to fun here. Offering daytime availability for Little Leapers hours for your homeschoolers 5 and under on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also rent Skyzone out for group events, including homeschool events!
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Climbzone offers Homeschool Days throughout the month! Click here for this month's homeschool days!
Climbzone is a unique family-focused climbing entertainment center concept was brought from New Zealand (where it has been incredibly popular since its launch in 2008) to the United States. What sets ClimbZone apart from other family venues is the climbing walls themselves. Each one is truly a work of art. Climbers can scale walls such as Mount Rushmore, a 28′ tall Suit of Armor, the Eiffel Tower, or take a trek across a map of the USA. Our walls are designed to allow children of all ages to push themselves to their personal limits.
