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Learning centers offer a broad range of fee based programs and classes for homeschoolers.



Arnold Regional Christian Home Educators (A.R.C.H.E)
First Baptist Church of Arnold
626 Wren
Arnold, MO 63010
Various classes held on Thursdays. For more information go to http://archegroup.org/workshops.html.

Ballwin Christian Learning Center - BCLC
Contact: Julee Hogan
Classes are held on Tuesdays at Ballwin Baptist Church, for two 12-week semesters, all home school families seeking instruction in a Christ-centered environment may apply.  Over 40 classes for K thru 12th are available, register for one class or a full day.
 
    Fine Arts  :   Art, Music, Choir, Drama, and  "Sticks" for worship team
    Core subjects  : Science, Math, Composition, Literature and Language courses for Spanish
              and   Latin
    Practical Arts   :  Sewing, Computer, Logic, Newspaper Club 
    Kindergarten   :  "Kindergarten Adventure" class from 9:30 - noon includes Sign Language,
            Spanish, Geography & Art
 
Classes are on a first-come, first-served basis.  
A ministry of Ballwin Baptist Church on Manchester Road, administered by home school volunteers.    Please do not call Ballwin Baptist Church for information.
 

DaySpring School of the Arts
2608 Metro Blvd.
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-291-8878
www.dayspringarts-ed.org 
DaySpring Centre for Arts & Education is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to training our students in the arts & academics with excellence and to equip them to use the arts & their skills effectively in their lives however, God intends.

The Academy at DaySpring
 - Creative academic & artistic resources for home schooling families, consisting of two complementary programs:
Wednesday or Friday Enrichment Days - You may choose 1 class or all day of Hands on serious instruction for 5 -14 year olds in academic classes: such as Math Quest, Renaissance, Investigate Science, Explorabook, American Roots, Let's Get Critical!, Science Circus, Enterprise Village, Narnia, & My World, &  Arts classes like Art, Drama, Ballet & Tap, Kindermusik, Stomp 'n blow, Beginning Musical Theatre, Musicianship, Violin & private music lesson options.

Core Program - An integrated 2 day program to provide a complete academic program as a resource for Home schooling families. Taught by Ali Grimshaw & others, students in Grades K thru 10 will be given strong foundational training with investigational thinking skills, using mainly literature based Sonlight curriculum. The rest of the program is sent home for parents to complete with their child at home.

 
The Performing Arts at DaySpring - a full program of serious training in the performing & fine arts including Classical ballet, tap, jazz, modern, drama, musical theatre, art, stagecraft, Kindermusik, chamber music, Private music lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, viola, cello, clarinet, flute, trumpet, percussion and jazz.

Students are provided many performance opportunities throughout the year in classical ballet, Dramatic presentations, musicals, performing arts recital, as well as private lesson recitals.

Our Faculty is comprised of professionals with high qualifications in their particular discipline. We strive for the highest standards in performance, in teaching, in attitudes and outlook, and create a wholesome, fun atmosphere by teaching with attention to Christian principles.
 
 
The Exploring Center
72 Tara Lane
St. Peters, MO  63376
http://theexploringcenter.webs.com 
The Exploring Center concentrates on bringing history alive.  Students not only learn history, but they also live history.  They make appropriate clothing, eat foods of the period, and build models of homes.
 
First Evangelical Free Church of St. Louis County
1375 Carman Road
Manchester, MO 63021-5639
Contact: Brad and Jo Ann Pinnel
636 227-0125
e-mail
bjpinnell@charter.net
http://www.efree.org
The learning center offers: art; musical theatre; Spanish; grammar and composition; literature; science; P.E.; history/geography; and missions. These classes are offered to church members first, then, if there are spaces available they will open them up to nonmembers

Homeschool Network
Chesterfield Presbyterian Church
Contact: Noel Kellogg, Director, 
noelk@chespres.org , 636-779-0323
or Linda Thompson, Assistant Director, dclrthomp@aol.com ,  636-273-5017 or
www.chespres.org  under Children's Ministries
The Homeschool Network is designed to supplement the home school family's regular core and non-core curriculum, offering morning and afternoon sessions. Classes in music, art, geography, literature, PE, science, and communications for grades K-8. Call or e-mail for more information.

Home School Network for 9th and 10th graders (HSN 9/10)
Chesterfield Presbyterian Church
Contact: Colleen, Program Coordinator
636-898-1098
HSN 9/10 will be offering a full day of classes for 9th and 10th grade students.  Class hours and homework hours will provide students with the necessary hours for high school credit. Classes meet once  a week on Thursday from 8am to 4pm. 2009/2010 classes include Spanish, history, literature, art, logic, biology and writing. Call or e-mail for more information


HomeLink Education
South Area
5700 Leona
St. Louis, MO 63116
Contact Cathy Mullins 
314-769-7965
e-mail  Ekcjmullins@aol.com
HomeLink's purpose is to assist families with homeschooling and to provide support, encouragement, accountability, and training that will enhance the parent's role as parent-teacher.  It is not really a school.  Rather, the program links academics to the students at home.  It operates as a "college model," allowing students to come to a class for one period per week, then accomplishing their study for that class at home, then returning the following week to review their work and move to the next lesson in the class.  The targeted group for actual classes in HomeLink are grades 6-12 (sometimes younger).  This year we are offering many classes--please consult the website for detailed descriptions and prices.  The majority of the classes are offered on Thursdays with some on Wednesdays. 
 
Courses offered:  General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics (the last 4 having labs),  Spanish, German, Japanese, General Math for grades 4-8, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, English, Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW), American Literature, Composition, World History, British Literature,  Composition, World Geography, Hands On English, Ancient Civilizations, Nutrition and Wellness, Missouri State History, Music Appreciation, ACT Prep, Personal Finance, Capsela Physics, Economics/Business & Advertising, Guitar, Developing Reading Skills, and Art.

 

 

Pillar Foundation
15820 Clayton Rd.
Ellisville, MO 63011
Contact: Mike Cordner
636-386-7722
http://www.thepillar.org
Specializes in junior and senior high school and adult American Christian History, Constitutional Law, economics, science and precept bible studies. Classes differ each year.
 
Promise Christian Academy
1809 Clarkson Road
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
Contact: Meredith Wiggers Heintz, Administrator
Office 636 449 0647
Fax 636 449 0648
mheintz@promisechristianacademy.org
Offering enrichment classes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons for two 14-week semesters for children who have differences in learning style, differences in physical and cognitive ability, and differences in approach to solving problems.  Additionally,  5-week Winter Session on Wednesday afternoons will include Art being incorporated with OT and SLP.

Providence Fine Arts Center
New Hope Baptist Church
4450 Edmundson Rd.
St. Louis, Mo 63134
www.providencefac.org.
Contact: Terri Blackwell a@
terri.blackwell@gmail.com 
Learning center for the arts, providing instrumental, vocal, and drama programs; including, four orchestra groups, four choirs, and several instrumental classes for students in preschool through high school. Meets only on Thursdays.

St. Charles Christian Home Educators Learning Center
Grace Community Chapel
7661 Mexico Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376
Contact: Margaret Porch
636-441-5470
e-mail
Michael.porch@us.army.mil
www.gcchapel.org
Learning center providing various age divided classes in art, drama, choir, band, and ballet - for SCCHE members only. 

St. Louis Family Church
Contact: Brenda Carrington
636-532-0226
e-mail:
TLC@slfc.org
www.slfc.org
The Learning Center hosts summer camps in the arts, sciences and technology, as well as the Adventures in Science and Geography program. Contact Brenda Carrington at the Learning Center for more information on these programs.