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Resources in Waco

  • Homeschool Prom 2010 information and forms
  • Brazos Valley Co-op
    • Brazos Valley Co-op coordinates class offering to homeschool families in the Waco area. Classes meet Fridays during the regular school year (fall and spring) at Fellowship Bible Church on Speegleville Road
  • Photos and Video by Debbie
  • A NOVEL Writing Site.com
    • Writing help for high schoolers using weekly tutorials
    • Contact Lynn Dean for more information
  • The Learning Center:
    • traditional teacher supply store
  • Art Lessons:
    • pencil drawing, watercolor and oil painting
      professional artist, Joe Barbieri, has 10 years of experience
      teaching homeschoolers.
    • www.jdbarbieri.com
  • Piano Lessons:
    • Tabitha Hymer, nationally certified teacher and former homeschooling parent, 15 years of teaching experience
      south Hewitt
    • 723-4200
    • www.youcanbemusical.com
  • Childbirth Consulting:
  • Youth Sports:
    • Woodway Family Center, 110 Estates Drive, Woodway, 772-7491,
    • youth flag football, volleyball, soccer, basketball and baseball leagues.
    • See back of GWCHE directory for registration months.  www.woodway-texas.com, click Woodway Family Center.
    • wfc@woodway-texas.com
  • Region 12 Education Service Center
  • Mayborn Museum Discovery Boxes
    • Check out “Discovery Boxes” for free! Topics include animals, major body systems, and more.
    • Boxes must be reserved in advance.
    • Check out period is one week, with pick up and return on Fridays.
    • For more information call, 710-1049.
  • Waco-McLennan County Library
  • Discounts for Homeschoolers
    • Many local stores include homeschoolers in their teacher discounts for classroom items.
    • Discounters include:
      • Barnes and Noble (20%)
      • Books a Million (20%)
      • Office Depot (5%)
      • Hasting’s (up to 25%)
      • Jo-Ann Fabrics (15%)
      • Hobby Lobby (10%)
      • Lakeshore School Supply in Dallas
  • HOT Fencing
    • Mondays- 4:00 to 5:30 PM
    • Crestview Church of Christ Community Center
    • Contact Rebekah Vande Velde
  • Skate Day
    • Have fun and exercise too!
    • Meets 3:30 – 5:30 pm the first Friday of the month at Skate Country, Loop 340 in Bellmead (across the road from the school and Pizza Hut).
    • Cost is $4.00 per child.
    • Children must be supervised while skating.
    • Contact Donna Jernigan
  • 7th-12th Grade Co-ed PE/Intramural Sports
    • First and third Thursdays at Crestview Church of Christ Community Center
    • Fall: Girls volleyball
    • Spring: Co-ed PE team sports: high school tennis.
    • There is a nominal fee; pre-registration is required.
    • Contact Vicki Smith
  • McLennan County Home Educators 4-H
    • The club is open to any homeschooler in McLennan County and offers many projects for children to choose from, including shooting sports, livestock and livestock judging, food and nutrition, photography and more.
    • 4-H meets 3:00 – 5:00 pm the second Tuesday of every month from September through May.
    • Contact Melissa Lauderdale
  • Home School  CO-ED  Tennis for grades 7th- 12th
    • Spring Semester  March – May ( Thursdays)
    • 7th- 8th grade 1:30- 2:30pm  ( skills)
    • 9th – 12th grade 2:30- 3:30pm ( play matches)
    • Semester fee $40 per student
    • Contact-  Vicki Smith
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