Local Classes - Other

The Jacksonville Public Library offers free homeschool classes to those with a library card. You do have to register in advance for most. All JPL classes can be found on the monthly calendar. The ones listed below are during SCHOOL HOURS. Additional classes after hours are located on the website.

STEAM & Stories

Get ready to make! STEAM & Stories (ages 5-12) is a live program inspired by a book! Each week we read an exciting book and then participate in a hands-on activity inspired by the book.

Homeschool Science (ages 5-12)

If your child is into science, technology, engineering and math (or would they like to be), this is the time for them to shine. Read or talk through a STEM book with us and then we’ll do a STEM-based activity together. 

This program features a book and science activities that encourage deep thinking, inquiry, and fun. Each week we will use a variety of materials to explore a scientific concept. 

Homeschool Street Art Lab (ages 10-14)

This program is part of a 9-week long series! Street Art Lab is a program designed for participants interested in urban and public art, or those who just want to try new things! Join us as we explore various styles of street art that you can incorporate into your own unique creations. Special inspiration will be taken from our own city streets here in Jacksonville as we dive deeper into the artistic process of collaborative mural design, which we’ll debut at the end of the series!

Forensics Lab (ages 10-14)

This program is part of a 9-week long series! Forensics Lab (ages 10-14) is a program designed for participants who are curious about the science used to investigate crimes, or those who just want to learn something new! Join us as we slip into a fictional crime scene to learn how to use forensics tools and techniques. By the end of the series, you’ll have collected, analyzed and interpreted all the evidence needed to solve the crime!

Drop-In Options:

• Drop-In: Read with Dug the Therapy Dog (ages 6-12). Dug is a certified therapy dog who loves children and books!
• Drop-In: Printmaking: Sun Printing (Tween to Adult). Join us each month as we use different techniques to create art prints!
• Drop-In: Board Games (ages 12-18). Test your strategic skills and meet other board game fans at our board game sessions. For Teens ages 12-18.
• Drop-In: Chess (Tween to Adult). Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This Drop-in welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.
• Drop-In: Dungeons and Dragons (Teen). Join us in the Southeast Regional Teen Room to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. Dice and character sheets provided! You are welcome to bring your own.

There are many, many more offerings. Please check the website to find free classes for you and your family.

Location/Time: Vary based on branch.

 VegeCooking is a portable education kitchen that helps people of all ages LEARN to cook & LOVE their veggies, but we especially work with children in our after-school cooking clubs. We incorporate basic kitchen skills like chopping, whisking, measuring, etc., as well as a bit of nutrition education into each class. During cooking clubs the kids prep, make, and taste the dishes, and then clean up after themselves while also learning some of the benefits, growing season, and a fun fact about at least one key ingredient.  We have themed units throughout the school year to take us from August to May, as well as summer camps. Kids may participate in one or all of the themes according to how their parents register them. In addition, we have single trail class registration available.

We also do birthday parties, adult classes, Mommy and Me classes, etc.  Being portable means we can come to you or you can come to one of our locations.

Program Information

Locations: We operate at several locations in 3 counties: Marshes of the Glynn Baptist Church in Brunswick, Cornerstone Camden Church in St Marys, Private schools in Fernanadina (we are working on a community location),and Lions Club in Yulee.  (We partner with businesses to provide a public venue, and venues sometimes change. If you have a venue at which you’d like to see a VegeCooking club offered, let us know and we’ll see what we can do.)

Times: We offer after-school clubs anywhere from 3:00-6:30 as well as daytime clubs for the home-schooled, but we do have minimum participation requirements. If preferred, we also offer private class options.

Price depends on length of the session but our after-school clubs are never more than $35* per class per child, and may be less if early bird discount is in effect, military discount is applicable, and/or referral credits are used.  (Adult classes and private classes maybe more.)

Register  with the link below or call 912-552-1799 with questions.

I started ACTD 18 years ago to offer children in the local Yulee area the excellent technical training and loving family environment I wanted for my own children. With our positive learning environment and passionate teachers, we are here to help your child chase their dance dreams. We carefully craft age-appropriate lesson plans and custom take-home materials for each class.

New this year is Creative Writing with Miss Chelsea, our favorite local author! Characters, plot, ideas, and storytelling, oh my! With in class activities, take home assignments, and private correction, ages 11 & up learn how to craft their own stories with imagination and skill! 

Check out our Instagram @_achancetodance or Facebook page A Chance To Dance for more information and class options. 

Program Information

Location: Yulee, Florida

For more information contact Buffy by email at actd5678@gmail.com or phone 904-753-3407.

  What if we could build the future of DIY? Empowering our youth with practical knowledge of woodworking and hand finishing skills?

What would that look like? We teach curriculum that imparts the very passion that we experience in the studio every. single. day. We offer industry knowledge in an easy to digest format.

Four courses including woodworking skills and safety, color theory as it relates to our advanced hand finishing techniques, how math and science are used in design, and finding your own design style through designer concepts like scale and proportion.

We empower youth with the confidence, the how and the why of woodworking and design, and guide them in applying their new found skills in an exciting project.

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Four groups such as Girl Scouts, we offer a certain set of days in the month for the 1-day class and the kids learn everything they would need that is required by the Girl Scouts to earn their woodworking badge. If we did it for the homeschool community, we could teach the same woodworking skills just without the badge. 

Program Information

Ages: Designed for 7 years and older

Time: Contact to setup a class. We usually ask what days of the week and times work best and then build the course based on the needs.

Location: 4611 River City Drive, Unit 119 (In the Target Plaza, between Sally Beauty and GNC)

For more information call 904.434.6664 or email: JaxStudio@NailedItDIY.com.

Mandarin Garden Club is excited to announce that we are launching a new initiative to share our love and knowledge of gardening with homeschooling children in our area. 

We believe that gardening can be a fun and educational way to teach children about plants, nature, and the environment. We also think that it can be a great opportunity to foster community engagement and social interaction among homeschoolers.

We are planning to offer a variety of hands-on learning activities to suit different ages and learning styles.
If you are a homeschooling family who is interested in coming to our garden club for hands-on learning education, we would love to hear from you. We are a group of garden enthusiasts who enjoy growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. We also love sharing our knowledge and passion for gardening with others, especially children.

If you are interested in joining us, send an email expressing an interest, to sherry.mansfield10@gmail.com. We will send you a short survey asking you about your availability, preferences, and ideas. It will also allow you to indicate if you have any questions or concerns about the initiative. Please return the survey by September 30, 2023.

We hope that you are as excited as we are about this opportunity to share our passion for gardening with homeschooling families. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Mission Statement: Using the Florida Sunshine State Standards, Mandarin Garden Club will inspire and educate homeschoolers, K-8 (in our community) to learn about plants, nature, and gardening, through fun and interactive workshops and activities. 

The purpose of a 4-H club is to provide youth opportunities to master skills, gain independence, develop generosity, and feel a sense of belonging all while learning about topics the members are passionate about. 

Club Projects: Homeschool Adventure 4-H Club rotates projects each year and highlights different activities and opportunities each club meeting. The goal is to introduce youth members to a wide variety of topics. Members will also be working in groups or individually on a variety of other topics, including photography, creative writing, and others! Club Contacts 4-H Volunteer Club Leaders Morgan Barnett and Stacey Russell (duval4h@ifas.ufl.edu) 

Program Information

Time: 1:00 PM on the Second and Fourth Thursday of each month. 

Location: Varying locations around Jacksonville 

Ages: Open to all 4-H youth, ages 5-18 years old 

County 4-H Office with Contacts, Member Registration, and Dues 4-H Online: Create a family profile at http://v2.4honline.com All 4-H members and volunteers create profiles in 4-H Online, which keeps track of youth and volunteers that are involved with the 4-H program. County Dues: $20.00 per youth/per year; paid online through your 4-H Online profile.

Please note that each county has their own 4-H Club Offering. Many have homeschool offerings and other low-cost programs for children. 

 Through JHS’s Homeschool Helpers program, homeschool students have the unique opportunity to delve into the world of animal welfare via interactive lessons and hands-on service projects that help the pets at JHS and support our lifesaving mission. Our program fosters connection among homeschoolers, providing a vibrant community for learning and exploration.

The program is for ages 7-14 and registration is $25 per student. Visit the website for more details, additional classes and registration.

Homeschool Helpers – 2024 Themes + Dates
Register for one session or multiple sessions!

Program Information

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays (1 per month)

Location: Jacksonville Humane Society

Ages: Open to ages 7-14

Cost: $25 per registered student, per class

 For more information email: education@jaxhumane.org  or call  904.493.4588 

Drama Enrichment

Chapman Education Services offers a drop off drama enrichment class for kids K-12. Classes are taught by a theater major. We are a Step Up for student Provider.

Program Information:

Location: 1700 Wells Rd Suite 15

Time: Saturdays beginning August 17th (times TBD)

Price: $320 per semester 

Register by emailing kebrina@chapmaneducationservices.com 

Bible Club in Spanish

Kids Club Conociendo a Jesús:  Un ministerio para niños de todo el mundo para que conozcan a Jesús, sean llenos del Espíritu Santo y se preparen para la segunda venida de Jesús. Conocemos a Jesús a través de cantos, devocionales e historias Bíblicas emocionantes que revelan el plan de salvación de Cristo Jesús.   Lugar: Zoom Horario: Sábados11:00-12:00am  Precio: Gratuito.   Registrate por Correo electrónico.  Para más información. Comunicarse con sofia Di Trapani  ditrapani.se@gmail.com 

SAINT JOHNS & FLAGLER COUNTIES

The SMFCF Outdoor Education Program is an exclusive opportunity for homeschool students to engage in hands-on nature activities. This program emphasizes environmental stewardship, wildlife conservation, and sustainable fishing practices. Through interactive lessons and field experiences, students will develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world and learn how to become responsible stewards of the environment.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Location: St. Johns and Flagler County area

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Price: $2000 per student for 8 months. Payment Options: Full, Half, and Monthly
Drop Off Program: Yes
Ages: Middle Schoolers (10-14 yrs old, *9 yrs old optional)

REGISTER ONLINE
For more information, call (904) 201- 9579 or email mail@solmarginfishing.org

Looking to enhance your homeschool curriculum with engaging programs focused on entrepreneurship and money management? Our certified educators and experienced entrepreneurs are here to guide your children in key areas like innovative thinking, growth mindset, leadership, and creativity, all with the goal of nurturing them into successful future entrepreneurs and leaders!

Program Information

Location: Above Athletic Center,14797 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Time: Wednesdays from 2:45 - 3:30 PM. Two 6-week sessions are available: October  30th - December 11th, 2024 (no meetup for November 27th) or January 22nd - February 26th 2024

Age Group: 7 - 12 years old

Investment: $175 (payable in two installments) per session

For more information call 904-990-4793 or email info@growinglittlefounders.com.