Resources

Local Resources 

Below is a list of resources available to homeschoolers. Some are online resources and others more specific to the Southern Maryland area. The ones marked with an asterisk (*) I have personally experienced and would be happy to give you any feedback. If you know of a program/resource that’s not on the list, please tell me, and I’ll add it to the list. Include the name and a link to their website. Thanks.

 Area: SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Co-ops/Tutorials: (classes, socialization for kids and parents :))

• Home School Community Connection*
• SPEAR
• CHEF (Southern MD) (no website, contact me for info)
• Classical Conversations*
• Calvary Gospel
• Cheverly STEM Education Center
• Mount Oak Fellowship
• Excel Homeschool Network

Homeschool Support for Parents:

• Godly Home Educating Mothers*
• ManCave for Homeschool Dads* (no website, contact me for info)

Homeschool Conventions/Curriculum Fairs:

• MACHE
• Teach Them Diligently
• HEAV

Oversight/Umbrella Schools:

• Mount Oak Fellowship
• Grace Brethren Christian School* 
• Prince Georges County Homeschooling Office*
• Maryland State Department of Non-public Schools

Online Support/Resources:

• Prince Georges Homeschoolers United* (I am one of the moderators of this Facebook page)
• HSLDA
• This Old Schoolhouse
• Southern Maryland Homeschool Network
• Well Trained Mind Forum (great to ask questions and share)

Homeschool Friendly Programs:

(programs that have special rates and/or schedules targeted to homeschoolers)

• Maryland Science Center
• National Building Museum*
• Hard Bargain Farms*
• SERC (Smithsonian Educational Research Center)
• Jug Bay Wetlands

Planetariums:

• James E. Richmond Science Center (St. Charles High School, Waldorf)

Farms:

• Hard Bargain Farm
• Accokeek Farm
• Oxon Hill Farm

 Tournaments/Leagues:

• Maryland Science Olympiad
• Maryland FIRST Robotics
• Vex Robotics
• Junior Bible Quiz

Out and About in DC

• Kid Friendly DC
• Washington DC Travel
• DC Thrifty Mom
• Moms with Tots