Colorado Local Homeschooling Resources

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Colorado Homeschooling Resource Pages

Colorado Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Colorado

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - Colorado
Discussions and Resources for Colorado Homeschoolers

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Colorado Homeschool Legal Requirements

Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com

Colorado Homeschool Law
From the Rocky Mountain Education Connection

Home Schooling in Colorado
Title 22, Colorado Revised Statutes: Education Article 33: School Attendance Law of 1963

Colorado Law in a Nutshell
"Cindy Englan's simple explanation of what all the mumbo jumbo means."

Sample Notice of Intent
Free to download, print, modify and make your own.

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Colorado and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions

Monument
Training Minds Ministry 2010 Conference
August 9, 2010 - August 21, 2010
Training Minds Ministry hosts the nation's largest speech and debate conference specifically for homeschool students competing in NCFCA or Stoa leagues. Located in Monument, students (and accompanying parents) are welcome to be coached by the nation's best coaches for competition in the coming year. Research Aug. 9-14, Speech/Debate Aug. 16-21

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Other Colorado Homeschooling Events

Castle Rock/Douglas County
Crib Tales Photography - School Picture Day for Homeschoolers
March 19, 2010
Homeschoolers - You’re Invited! Please join crib tales photography for a fun and unique school picture day especially for homeschoolers! Butterfield Park,3952 Butterfield Crossing Dr. Castle Rock, Colorado. For more information and to schedule your 20 minute session contact Amy Stephens at 303-520-9188, or email cribtales@gmail.com. Registration is first come first serve. This is not your ordinary school picture day! POC: Amy Stephens at 303-520-9188 or cribtales@gmail.com

Denver
CHEC Homeschool Introductory Seminars
March 20, 2010 - April 24, 2010
CHEC's professionally-presented introductory seminar meets this need with valuable training and information. The seminar includes video and overhead presentations, and is conducted by veteran home schoolers. Each attendee will receive a syllabus with a copy of the homeschool law and other vital information. March 20th – Denver Metro April 24th – Denver Metro

Parker
Audience of One Musical Theater productions of TREASURE ISLAND and ANNIE Jr
April 13, 2010 - April 22, 2010
Special Ticket Prices for Homeschool groups! Tickets only $5 each for groups of 15 or more. Audience of One Youth Theater is proud to present their spring musical theater productions of TREASURE ISLAND and ANNIE Jr. All productions are at Parker Mainstreet Center in Parker, CO. DATE for TREASURE ISLAND: Tuesday, April 13, at 10:00 am or 12:30 pm. DATE for ANNIE Jr: Thursday, April 22 at 10:00 am or 12:30 pm. OTHER performance dates are available at the regular ticket price of $10. Call Diane at 303-570-5857 to reserve your homeschool group outing.

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Colorado Homeschooling Classes

Castle Rock
Gymnastics Enrichment
February 2, 2010 - April 13, 2010
It is a 10 week course to learn beginning gymnastics skills with other children ages 3 to 9 years. It is held every Tuesday starting Feb. 2 until April 13 from 12:30 -2:00 pm. It is only $15 a class and held at: Church of the Rock 4881 Cherokee Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109 You can register on line at www.therock.org, or call the church directly at (303) 688-0777 x 240. Space is limited for this positive fun program, so make sure you secure your spot today!

Colorado Springs
Sports Skills Camp
The Afternoon Sports Skills Camp is for children ages 8 - 18 and is a continuous two day a week program designed to enhance and introduce athletics to aspiring athletes. The camp is run every Saturday (12:30 pm) afternoon. The camp usually lasts about two hours. Times for the camp are based on seasonal needs and change. We are meeting at Ford Frick Park!

Denver
David Ross Piano Studio Now Offering Lessons for Daytime Students!
Experienced professional piano teacher David Ross is offering piano lessons in the Denver area for students of all ages at a state-of-the-art teaching studio! David has 20 years teaching experience and a BA in Music Composition from the University of California at Berkeley and a Certificate of Songwriting from UCLA. POC:Phil Barrett at pbarrett387@gmail.com or by phone at 336.317.2057

Denver metro area
Laurian's Life Lessons
Laurian's Life Lessons offers American Red Cross classes in and around the Denver metro area including: CPR/AED/First Aid, swimming, life-guarding classes, and life-guarding services. You can register for classes online, by emailing laur0117@hotmail.com, or by calling 303-257-9589.

Denver, Highlands Ranch, Parker and Littleton
Christian Youth Theater - Denver
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 - 18. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.

Douglas County; Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker
Academy Charter Homeschool Support Program
We invite you to join our tuition-free program which provides outstanding K-8 science and K-4 Spanish instruction. Our certified teachers have the necessary materials,equipment and knowledge to make science hands-on and exciting. Our Spanish teachers engage your children in the Spanish language through songs, games and literature. Classes held in Castle Rock, Parker and Highlands Ranch. Call to set up an observation opportunity.

Highlands ranch
Art Classes
Small group art classes done in acrylic at my home in Highland Ranch. Email:caron.david@gmail.com

Lakewood/Westminster
Peanut Butter & Jellyfish
Peanut Butter & Jellyfish offers year-round swim lessons for students ages 6 mo-Adult at all ability levels. We offer small group, and private lessons, as well as special needs lessons. Ask about our Homeschool group discounts!

Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Englewood, Castle Rock, Parker
Audience of One Youth Theater
Workshops- Musical Theater Productions -Summer Camps - Tour Groups to Churches or Schools - Teen Leadership Training Audience of One (Ao1) is a 501©(3) support organization that offers after-school and summer camp acting, singing, dance, media, and theatrical training for children ages 5 – 18 in our local community. Ao1 instills confidence and promotes self-esteem in students through the performing arts, while fostering values such as honesty, integrity, teamwork, discipline, cooperation, and outreach. Ao1 offers a broad curriculum of performing arts classes that provide students with a solid foundation of theatrical training. Our children have the opportunity to participate in a full-scale, professionally directed musical production that offers them the ability to gain first-hand performing experience. Ao1 productions provide our local communities the opportunity to experience a quality "night at the theater" at an affordable price. In addition, Ao1 students perform a service to local outreach programs each session. Targeting local and international organizations in need, the children and families in the Ao1 program use the gifts God has bestowed upon them to give back to the community through workdays and financial contributions from show revenues. This valuable training will equip the children to be future leaders, evident by their acts of compassion and service.

Littleton,Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch
Audience of One Youth Theater - Summer Camp
June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Summer camps which offer acting, singing, dance, media, and theatrical training for children ages 5 – 18 in your local community. AO1 instills confidence and promotes self-esteem in students through the performing arts, while fostering values such as honesty, integrity, teamwork, discipline, cooperation, and outreach.

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Colorado Homeschooling Co-ops

Colorado Springs
Heartland Christian Academy of Colorado Springs
Private Christian School which can help supplement homeschool curriculum

 

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Job and Volunteer Opportunities for Colorado Homeschool Students

Statewide
Apprenticeship Mentorship Entrepreneurship
AME connects young homeschooled students and graduates to professionals, businessmen, and entrepreneurs to provide a life-integrated work experience focused on the character and future of that young person. Through our website database, seminars, and more, we help connect young people to prospective mentors in various business and ministry fields.
http://ameprogram.com/

 

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