Art

4Cats Arts Studio - Langford
langford@4cats.com
2285 Bellamy Road
Langford, BC
(778) 430-5422
www.4cats.com

4Cats Arts Studio - Oak Bay
oakbay@4cats.com
2296 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria, BC
(250) 598-0300
www.4cats.com

4Cats Arts Studio - Royal Oak
royaloak@4cats.com
207 – 4500 West Saanich Road
Saanich, BC
(250) 590-7233
www.4cats.com

The Paint Box -Victoria

The Paint Box School of Art offers Home Learners Art classes,
Visit www.thepaintbox-victoria.com to register!
Emily Grav thepaintbox.vic@gmail.com

Creative Writing

The Story Studio
Where Kids Become Authors!
info@storystudio.ca
2280 Cadboro Bay Road
Victoria, B.C.
(250) 592-BOOk
www.storystudio.ca

General

Claire West Mattson
I am a BC Certified teacher who has recently moved to Victoria and will be offering classes and workshops for Homelearners in the Oak Bay and Fairfield area. I have worked with children of all ages in public and independent schools, my own Summer Arts Daycamps and Drama classes, and was a Learning Consultant for Self Design for a couple of years. I have a background in Theatre and additional Training in the area of Waldorf Education. I'd like to connect with families who are interested in what I offer. 

Email: cwestmatt@gmail.com

Saturna Ecological Education Centre
c/o Saturna Elementary School
121 Sunset Blvd.
Saturna Island, BC V0N 2Y0

Voice: 250-539-4148
Fax: 250-629-3511
http://seec64.ca
Email SEEC

Music

Heather Boulding
I am a professional violin teacher here in Victoria B.C. I am a trained Suzuki teacher for children as young as four, but also teach traditional violin as well for older children depending on their interests. I was homeschooled as a teen so understand the challenges and benefits of being homeschooled.

Parents can read more about how I teach and about me at my website http://www.blueoctopus.ca or can contact me via email at heather.boulding@gmail.com

Joey Clarkson
My name is Joey Clarkson, I am a former home schooled student from the Comox Valley. I offer musical theatre workshops that run for 5 days, 4 hours a day with a class presentation on the last evening for family and friends. In the class we work on vocal technique, acting and dancing; focusing on building the skills and confidence of each student, stressing teamwork and personal value. There is a great advantage in having a daily class of more than an hour.The students dont have a chance to forget what they have learned from the week before and their confidence gets a real chance to build. They also build very strong friendships and learn in leaps and bounds.  I custom write a short script, usually from a fairy tale, and chose appropriate music- usually 4 or 5 songs. I assess the students skills the first day through a series of fun theatre games and friendly challenges and assign the roles.Then we launch into some very energetic and exhausting rehearsals.The kids are guaranteed to be sleeping well! I always work with mixed age classes, and often have 5 year olds and 15 year olds in the same class. I find that the classes run very smoothly this way, and I avoid the peer pressure aspect that seems to happen when you get a bunch of kids of the same age together.

Program costs I are $100 per child for the week (20 hours of instruction plus presentation) , with a minimum of 15 paid children enrolled in the class. Please feel free to email me with any questions! Email: joeyclarkson@telus.net

Jessica Duncan
Educator and Fiddle Teacher
www.jessicaduncan.ca/

Science

Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary

Kids belong outside! Our nature classes focus on the natural wonders around Swan Lake, Christmas Hill and the Greater Victoria area. Each class has a different nature theme, which we interpret through games, stories, crafts and an outside ramble. A joyful nature experience is always our goal.
 
Pre-registration required - call 250-479-0211
http://swanlake.bc.ca/home-school-science.php

The Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre

Our exciting interactive programs use the environment of our vibrant garden and our straw bale teaching building to give your child a hands-on experience of learning through growing food, composting, and exploring local sustainability.  Check out our Garden Learners program just for home
learners!

http://www.compost.bc.ca/learn/kidsandschools.htm
For additional information or to register call (250)386-WORM(9676) or email outreach@compost.bc.ca

Outdoor

BGC Outdoor Centre, Wildkids Program

The program runs Mondays 1-4pm, for 8 weeks at our location in Metchosin. The program focuses on 6 - 12 year olds learning in an outdoor environment with an empahsis on physical education, leadership development, social skills and problem solving. The program cost is $200 per child.

Please e-mail or call to find out more information regarding dates and registration.
Our staff can be reached at: (250) 661 5375 or adventure@bgcvic.org