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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 EDUCATION
Wildflower Forest School; Chico. A free-public TK-8 charter school that offers Integrated thematic learning in an open classroom structure. Offers Forest Schooling to provide kids and the community with
the benefits that learning in nature offers. Program includes 1) A full-time Forest Transi- tional Kindergarten (Forest TK) class that meets 5 days a week from 8:30am-12pm
at Bidwell Parks 5-mile area; and 2) Forest "Days" program for the campus classes, grades TK-8th. wildflowerschool.com. 2414 Cohasset Rd., Suite 3. (530)892-1676.
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Shasta Land Trust. Learn about our local ecosystems, wildlife and the natural wonders of our biodiverse region. Events include fami- ly-friendly hikes, bike rides, movie screenings and more! All events support local land conservation efforts in protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shasta- landtrust.org to sign-up. (530)241-7886. Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay Exploration Park is a fun, 300- acre, non-profit, featuring attractions
and educational programs for all ages including animal shows, traveling exhi- bitions, indoor aquariums, an immersive Parrot Playhouse and more. Explore the wonders of our local Sacramento River in the Water Wonders Animal Program, held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 – 10:45 am. Animal Trainers will guide
you into the ecosystem of this Riparian habitat through fun interpretive talks with animals who call it their home. View more seasonal animal exhibitions and programs at turtlebay.org/animals. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. fieldtrips@turtlebay. org. (530)242-3108.
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Headwaters Outdoor School; Mount Shasta. Wilderness skills, bow and arrow making, nature awareness, boys’ and girls’ Rites of Passage. Custom classes and pri- vate groups. hwos.com. info@hwos.com. (530)938-1304.
Maagic Mountain Farm; Mount Shasta. Year-round, hands-on, interactive animal field trips, homestead classes, group or individual tours and guest farm stays. In connection with the land, all the creatures work together to provide for everyone’s needs through sustainable interdependent living. maagicmtnfarm.com. (530)925-6752.
SCHOOLS: COLLEGES
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
College & Career Options; Redding. Provides free programs and services to help students of all ages and their families make informed decisions about post-high school educational opportunities. Offers
a variety of scholarship options. college- options.org. 1321 Butte St., Suite 101. (530)244-4022.
Butte College; Oroville. Free tuition for new fulltime students. butte.edu. 3536 Butte Campus Dr. (530)895-2511. California State University; Chico. csuchi- co.edu. 400 W. 1st St. (530)898-4636.
Cal Northern School of Law; Chico. The only law school between Sacramento and the Oregon border. Students earn a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree in four years of night study, which fulfills the edu- cational requirements for admission to the State Bar of California. calnorthern.edu. 1395 Ridgewood Dr., Ste. 100. (530)891-6900.
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Institute of Technology; Redding. A techni- cal training school that specializes in a wide array of career training programs. iot.edu. 1755 Hilltop Dr. (530)224-1000.
Reach Higher Shasta. Supports initiatives from the first day a child is born to the first day in their career ensuring every student has every option available to them. Partners with nonprofits, all 24 Shasta County School Districts, Shasta County Office of Education, local colleges and universities and business organizations. Promotes neighborhood Little Libraries, Early Childhood Initiative, Community Literacy Initiative, College & Career Signing Day. Career & Workforce Committee links existing college programs, career technical education and vocational program and on-the-job training and work experi9ence programs to available and soon-to-be-available workforce in Shasta County. reachhighershasta.com. 11555 Old Oregon Trail. Call or text (530)364-4961. Shasta Bible College & Graduate School; Redding. Accredited four-year Baptist col- lege and graduate school. shasta.edu. 2951 Goodwater Ave. (530)221-4275.
Shasta College; Redding. Public commu- nity college. shastacollege.edu. 11555 Old Oregon Trail. (530)242-7500.
Simpson University; Redding. Four-year Christian university. simpsonu.edu. 2211 College View Dr. (530)224-5600.
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College of the Siskiyous. Public commu- nity college. siskiyous.edu.
Weed: 800 College Ave. (530)938-5555. Yreka: 2001 Campus Dr. (530)841-5550.
SCHOOLS: PRIVATE
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Oaks Adventist School; Chico. Grades Pre-K-8. chicooaks.org. 1859 Hook- er Oak Ave. Preschool: (530) 342-4813. Elementary: (530)342-5043.
Feather River Adventist School; Oroville. Grades K-8. feather22.adventistschoolcon- nect.org. 27 Cox Ln. (530)533-8848.
Hope Academy; Chico. Grades TK-8. chicohopeacademy.com. 1888 Springfield Dr. (530)518-4092.
Notre Dame School; Chico. Grades TK-8. Coeducational Catholic school. ndschico. org. 435 Hazel St. (530)342-2502.
Oroville Christian School. Grades Pre-K-8. oc-
St. Thomas The Apostle Parish School; Oroville. Grades TK-8. stschool.net. 1380 Bird St. (530)534-6969.
Watershed Schoolhouse; Chico. A microschool offering accessible, place- based education for whole-child learning (K-4 cohort). Unique, hands-on, proj- ect-based curriculum integrates nature, academics and social justice on a 43-acre campus with year-round creek. Learn more or join the current cohort at water- shedschoolhouse.org.
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Providence Christian School; Orland. Grades K-12. orlandpcs.org. 1148 E. Walk- er St. (530)865-4924.
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Bethel Christian School; Redding. Pre-K-8. bcsredding.org. 933 College View Dr. (530)246-6010.
Country Christian School; Redding. Grades Pre-K-8. lccredding.com/ccs. 873 Canby Rd. (530)222-0675.
Mount Calvary Lutheran School; Redding. Grades TK-8. school. mtcalva- ryschoolredding.org. 3961 Alta Mesa Dr. (530)221-2451.
Redding Adventist Academy; Redding. Grades K-10. reddingacademy.org. 1356 E. Cypress Ave. (530)222-1018.
Consider a Christian Education
It is an investment in your child's education & eternity.
Hope Academy for Personalized Education
At Hope Academy, we recognize every child is uniquely created by God, and
we address learning needs and learning differences through personalized education. Our TK-8 non-denominational Christian program includes small class sizes, enrichment courses in the arts and sciences, and daily Bible and physical education. We also offer after school and summer programs. Register now...space is limited!
1888 Springfield Dr., Chico • (530) 518-4092 • chicohopeacademy.com
Redding Christian School
Redding Christian School is an independent, nondenominational Christian school serving all of Shasta County. Its families, qualified staff and faculty, and governing board represent Bible believing churches throughout the Redding area. RCS is a member of and fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Preschool through high school, located in the beautiful neighborhood community of Palo Cedro
Redding Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, tuition assistance programs, athletic and other school administered programs, not in the hiring of faculty or administrative staff.
21945 Old 44 Dr., Palo Cedro • (530) 547-5600 • www.reddingchristian.com
seagles.com. 3785 Olive Hwy. (530)533-2888. Paradise Adventist Academy. (grades 9-12). 5699 Academy Drive. (530)877-6540. info@mypaa.net
Paradise Adventist Elementary. School (grades K-8), 5699 Academy Drive. (530)872-1576. office@mypae.net
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