…meets once a week for 24 weeks [Elementary age children] and once a week for 30 weeks [Junior high & Senior high children].  We use the trivium to educate ourselves and our children classically.  Our national website is classicalconversations.com.  For more info you may e-mail Pam Lee at NewLifeLees@gmail.com.

…meets weekly at Court Street christian Church downtown.  We include weekly classes of PE, Art, and Presentation (book reports, show and tell, etc.) and also drama.  We have boys and girls club activities once a month and celebrate parties with our friends and classmates as well.  We also create a yearbook to preserve all the great memories and reach out with community service activities.  We are currently full with many families on an interested list.  The leaders are happy to “mentor” anyone interested in starting a similar group though!

…meets weekly in Stayton. We are a family oriented group (all ages participate together in activities) which offers Presentations, Art, P.E.,  monthly boys and girls club activities, monthly field trips, monthly fellowship dinners, parties and community outreach. Mothers only need to be helping hands during art, clubs and clean-up. Tuition-based. All ages. Currently closed but we have a waiting list. For more information, contact Heather at legacyguard@gmail.com.

prepare a meal and do a craft or 2 relating to our country of study, as well as go on a few field trips. We are unable to take new members, but I would be happy to share what we have done and what has/has not worked well. Contact Lori Hedlund ( Scott Lori Hedlund on FB)

Mothers & Young Children’s Play Dates: http://www.facebook.com/groups/43155343732/ Monthly (sometimes more often) get-togethers for moms and kids of all ages, especially younger kids. Moms talk and encourage each other while kids play. Planning on starting field trips geared for little kids soon. 

…”is a support group for Homeschooling Moms in Salem, Oregon.  We are a Christian, bible-believing network of friends who support, encourage, celebrate with, cry with, and trust each other.  We meet monthly during the school year to share our experiences and learn from one other, but also may gather for field trips, holiday parties, or social gatherings as desired by the group.” Visit their website. 

Our support group will be starting up in the Fall of 2012. Join other local (Aumsville, Stayton, Sublimity, Mills City, etc.) mother’s for fellowship, support, encouragement and information for our homeschooling journeys. We’ll meet once monthly during the school year. Location, date, time TBA. If interested, contact Heather at legacyguard@gmail.com

“Our group offers support to moms by providing needed encouragement and information to help us be the best mothers and teachers we can be.  Our mom’s group meets monthly throughout the school year, offering various topics and activities to grow friendships and offer homeschooling support in fresh ways.  Our group stays active and connected during summer months with park days and other opportunities that may come along.” Visit their website.

…
… Meets monthly in South Salem.  Contact Lisa Stewart at 503-589-1763

A great resource for finding articles, laws, support groups and other info within our state. Visit their website.

They host a Home School Round Up twice a year where you can meet homeschooling group and support leaders in person. You can also meet representatives or organizations that offer classes to home educated children. Keep an eye on our calendar for the date and time!

You can subscribe to their monthly newsletter which has ideas and opportunities in it ($10/$14 per year) by contacting Colleen Busch at 503-390-8043 or bob_busch@yahoo.com.

Find on-line support at their facebook page by going to this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SACHSNews/

… and you need to contact the SACHSN librarian (Liane Yarborough) if you would like a SACHSN library card.  You give Liane the check/cash for $10. Corban will issue you a “Corban library card” when you show them the receipt from SACHSN.

Please be sure to purchase your card through SACHSN (vs. through Corban) as they will use the funds to purchase new items for their shelves to also help them remain established at the library. 

Masters School of Art (Salem Satellite School- they currently meet on Tuesdays 9-1:30 @ Reedeemer Lutheran in Salem)

Studio Haws (Salem)

Canyonview (Silverton)

Joanns Fabric and Crafts Cake Decorating

Michael’s Craft Store Wilton Cake Decorating Classes (Keizer)

Discovery  School of Dance (Salem- Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop)

English Country Dancing (McMinville)

Keizer Academy of Music and Arts (Keizer- Creative movement and ballet)

Salem Gymnastics (Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Latin, Hip Hop, Salsa, and Creative Dance and Movement)

Christian Communicators Northwest (Salem, McMinville and Beaverton)

Keizer Academy of Music and Arts (Keizer)

Kroc Center Theater (Salem- classes are not strictly for homeschoolers)

S.K.I.T Theater   (Salem- classes are not strictly for homeschoolers)

Mission Mill (Salem- various educational programs, summer camps, tours, Sheep to Shawl in the spring…)

Champoeg State Park (Pionneer/Native American Summer Camps) You can learn more about some of their programs listed under “History- 1800′s” at this field trip blog.

Canyonview Horsemanship Camps (Silverton)

Nichole Bruntz (Aumsville- $25 hour lessons. Learn how to care for horses, equipment and western riding. Horse provided. Contact Nichole at platinumcowgirl14@yahoo.com for more info. )

Sherman Road Ranch (Aumsville)

A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village (science, crafts, story time, etc.)

Keizer Academy of Music and Arts (Keizer- Piano, Guitar, Cello, Oboe, Violin, Viola, Saxophone, Flute, Brass,  Jazz, and Voice).

Salem Music Discovery Center(Salem- Special Home School Pricing!) click to learn

Studio Haws (Salem)

Willamette Girls Choir (K-12)

The Hoop (Salem- Thursday afternoons 1:30-2:30 with open gym until about 3:30)

Salem First Baptist Church (open gym Fridays, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Child-led games and gym time while parents watch and visit. Parent needs to be onsite with child(ren), or arrange with another adult to be supervisor over their child(ren); free; email Julie Kenyon kenyon1970@yahoo.com with questions.

Aeronautics:

Airway Science for Kids (they offer different site locations)

Evergreen Aviation Museum (McMinville- they offer homeschool days)

Forestry:

Opal Creek School Programs (Homeschoolers can schedule groups; pricing is the same as it would be for other school groups.)

Opal Creek Workshops  (in the Canyon)

Marine Science:

Hatfield Marine Science Center (Newport)

Oregon Coast Aquarium Lab Programs (Newport)

Twin Rocks Outdoor School for Homeschoolers (Creation Science!)

Varied:

George Fox University (Newberg- Creation Science!)

Oregon Homeschool Science Club (Portland- meet at OMSI and use the labs there)

Joanns Fabrics and  Crafts

Sports: click to learn

Swimming: click to learn

Yarn Crafting: [EXPAND ]

Joanns Fabric and Crafts Crocheting [EXPAND ]
783 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
503-363-8101

This is likely for young adults and adults. See their schedule here.