A-G High School Science Labs; Chico. For high school students preparing to attend college. Throughout the school year the Chico Creek Nature Center lab offers biology, chemistry, physics & earth science courses taught by a highly qualified lab instructor. Students complete supplemental requirements outside of the course. All materials, supplies and lab manuals are included in program fee. 1968 E. 8th St. (530)891-4671.
Butte Homeschoolers. All-inclusive homeschool support network for Chico and surrounding areas. Meets weekly for park day, shared activities, info and support. Everyone welcome. Join on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/ButteHomeSchoolers.
California Homeschool Network (CHN). Statewide grassroots organization supporting homeschool families. californiahomeschool.net. (800)327-5339.
Hands-On Gardening Classes for Homeschoolers; Chico. Invites homeschoolers of all ages and from any location to come learn to plant, harvest and grow healthy organic foods. fromthegroundupfarms.org. 1125 Kentfield Rd. (530)513-7638.
Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). Resources on legal aspects of homeschooling as well as other homeschool support. hslda.org. (540)338-5600
Homeschool Association of California (HSC). Supports and promotes the entire spectrum of homeschooling. hsc.org. Info@hsc.org (888)HSC-4440.
Makerspace; Red Bluff. Hands-on, minds-on learning for Tehama County students, with activities that include electronics, digital media, coding, engineering, videography & more. All activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, support Common Core problem solving & processing skills and are built around the belief that learning can be meaningful & fun. Call to reserve time slots. search “makerspace” on tehamaschools.org. 1135 Lincoln St. squigley@tehamaschools.org. (530)528-7310 or (530)527-5811.
Redding Homeschool Enthusiasts; Facebook group for Redding families excited about the prospect of educating at home. Search “Redding Homeschool Enthusiasts” on Facebook.
Thrive TK-12 Homeschool Program; Chico. Open learning environment offering drop-off learning sessions, field trips and classes for homeschoolers, including a homeschool nature class. thrivechico.org. (530)809-4638.
