Houston Homeschool Classes for Science & Technology

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Foundations Chess Academy of Houston description chess classes grade levels 1st - 12th courses offered for home school students chess location / area of town Central / Memorial campus address varies; classes held at area schools (T.H. Rogers Elementary School, Best Kids Academy, Village School) or at your location registration begins ongoing months classes meet year-round admissions contact John Hendrick phone 832-893-0138 email [email protected] website sites.google.com/site/foundationschessofhouston

HOT Chess Academy description chess classes courses offered for home school students chess location / area of town West / Westpark campus address 9900 Westpark Drive #284, Houston, TX 77063 days of week classes meet weekends on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Justin Gardner phone 713-412-3649 email [email protected] website www.hot-chess.com

Panda Chess Academy description chess classes courses offered for home school students chess location / area of town West / Westpark mailing address 3139 W. Holcombe #362 Houston, TX 77025 campus address 9900 Westpark #254 Houston, TX 77063 on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Jeff Ashton phone 832-426-2541 email [email protected] website www.chesspanda.com

The Chess Refinery description brick and mortar chess club in Houston grade levels K-10th courses offered for home school students chess classes for students on alternatiing Sundays location / area of town West / Westchase mailing address 3535 Wilcrest Dr Ste 1A, Houston TX 77042 campus address 3535 Wilcrest Dr Ste 1A, Houston TX 77042 tuition free months classes meet year-round days of week classes meet Sun on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Kwunnie Ng email [email protected] website www.thechessrefinery.org/

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Science classes

Students can learn about life science, nature, and space science in classes that feature hands-on, experiential learning. Several of these classes are associated with a museum or non-profit learning center.

Armand Bayou Nature Center description Nature and science classes grouped by age grade levels PreK - 12th courses offered for home school students EcoTots 18 mos-3 y/o accompanied by adult. EcoKids drop off class 3-6 y/o and EcoSchoolers drop off class for 7-12 y/o. Wed and Fri. Try one class or sign up for whole series. Additional programs available. Reservations required. location / area of town Southeast / Clear Lake mailing address PO Box 58828 Houston TX 77258 campus address 8500 Bay Area Blvd at Red Bluff Rd. Pasadena TX 77507. Armand Bayou Nature Center. tuition $8-25/class. Most $8-10. other fees Nothing else required. Members in nature center receive discounts. registration begins ongoing months classes meet Sep-May days of week classes meet Wed and Fri, or by reservation on-campus days per week per class Varies by age group admissions contact Heather phone 281 474 2551 fax 281 474 2552 email [email protected] or [email protected] website www.abnc.org

Bricks4Kidz Cypress description Homeschool classes in Feb 2017 - Model Designer Workshop grade levels k-6 courses offered for home school students Science, Engineering, Technology and Math location / area of town Northwest / Cypress mailing address N/A campus address Purple Elephant, 12802 Mcswain Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 tuition $18 and above other fees none registration begins Now months classes meet Thursdays days of week classes meet once on-campus days per week per class once admissions contact Sruti Ramaswamy phone 281-758-8140 email [email protected] website www.bricks4kidz.com/525

Children's Museum of Houston description students explore science, technology, history, culture, health, environment and engineering hands-on courses offered for home school students science enrichment location / area of town Central / Museum District mailing address 1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004 campus address 1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004 tuition $8 per person for homeschool day months classes meet one day in January, one day in April phone 713-535-7265 website www.cmhouston.org

College Prep 2-Day Science Labs description two-day intensive lab sessions in chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, writing, and physical science grade levels 6th - 12th courses offered for home school students science lab courses tuition $156 to $280 phone 828-265-4101 email [email protected] website www.collegeprepscience.com/two-day-labs

EcoQuest description Ecology classes. Discover, explore, achieve, and investigate. Eco Quest is about finding out who you are, how our environment works, developing relationship and having fun! grade levels Kindergarten - 8th courses offered for home school students Have to Have a Habitat, Fast Food, Water Cycle, Tree-Tectives, Captain Planet location / area of town Northwest / Cypress mailing address McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, Schindeldecker Building ,19915 SH 249, Houston, TX 77070 campus address McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek, Schindeldecker Building ,19915 SH 249, Houston, TX 77070 tuition $99-$189 per semester registration begins Aug months classes meet September-December days of week classes meet Wednesdays on-campus days per week per class 2 Hours per week admissions contact Curtis Lemieux phone 281-517-3713 email [email protected] website ymcahouston.org

Homeschool and Beyond description science lab classes and field trips grade levels 1st - 12th courses offered for home school students biology lab, physics/engineering lab, archeology lab, animal lab campus address One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030 (Houston Museum of Natural Science) tuition $15 per class months classes meet year-round phone 832-593-9004 website www.homeschoolandbeyond.com

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center description weekly classes for homeschoolers, also one-day classes focusing on natural history and basic ecology grade levels PreK - 6th courses offered for home school students science, ecology location / area of town Central / Memorial mailing address 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024-7708 campus address 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024-7708 tuition $55-85 per month days of week classes meet Monday on-campus days per week per class one phone 713-681-8433 fax 713-682-2539 email [email protected] website www.houstonarboretum.org

Houston Museum of Natural Science description science classes and camps courses offered for home school students science enrichment location / area of town Central / Museum district, Southwest / Sugar Land campus address One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030, 13016 University Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 phone 713-639-4629 email [email protected] website www.hmns.org

Houston Zoo description one and two-day classes investigating animals and wildlife grade levels Kindergarten - 12th courses offered for home school students science enrichment location / area of town Central / Museum district mailing address 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, Texas 77030 campus address 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston, Texas 77030 tuition $7 to $15 (one day class); $25 (two-day class) phone 713-533-6500 website www.houstonzoo.org/education/home-school/

Little Beakers description Our philosophy at Little Beakers is that the best way for children to learn about science is to not just see it being demonstrated and talked about, or to read about it in text books, but to actually touch it and experience it themselves. To that end, Little Beakers owner and polymers chemist, Cinttya Morgan, has developed a comprehensive 3-level science curriculum that caters to children of ages 6 to 16. Weekly classes incorporate theoretical, historical and practical components. grade levels PreK - 12th courses offered for home school students Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Electrochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Toxicity, and Bioluminescence location / area of town Multiple locations mailing address 13040 Louetta Rd, Suite 226 Cypress, TX 77429 campus address Cypress- 13040 Louetta Rd, Suite 226 Cypress, TX 77429; The Woodlands- 26803 Hanna Rd, Suite 507 Oak Ridge North, TX 77385 tuition $69 per month other fees Registration/materials fee of $55 per child (capped at $75 per family) registration begins Flexible registration available - sign up for just one month...or more! months classes meet September 4th - June 1st days of week classes meet Cypress- M/R Woodlands- T/F on-campus days per week per class Once per week admissions contact Cinttya Morgan phone 833-543-7522 email [email protected] website www.littlebeakers.com/

Mad Science of Houston description hands-on, hour-long classes with activities and take-home assignments and activity packets for parents grade levels PreK - 6th courses offered for home school students chemistry, electricity, acoustics, etymology, space science, earth science, physics, optics, aeronautics, meteorology location / area of town various, including campus address below; summer camps throughout Houston areas; classes can also be held at your location mailing address 6300 Westpark Dr., Suite 500, Houston, TX 77057 campus address 6300 Westpark Dr., Suite 500, Houston, TX 77057 tuition $140 to $300 for summer camps; custom classes start at $94 for 8 weeks days of week classes meet any on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Sandy Reckles phone 713-663-7623 fax 713-663-7664 email [email protected] website houston.madscience.org

Morning Glory Ranch description hand-on classes in science, agriculture and animal husbandry grade levels 7 -12 courses offered for home school students Animal Science, Biology, Horticulture, Equine Science, Drama, Equine Therapy, Non Profit Leadership location / area of town Northwest / Waller mailing address 31500 Charter Lane, Waller, Texas 77484 campus address 31500 Charter Lane, Waller, Texas 77484 tuition $175-$300 per Semester other fees Must assist with fundraising efforts registration begins May 1 for Fall, Oct 1 for Spring months classes meet Aug - Dec, Jan - May days of week classes meet MWF or TT admissions contact Kim Russell phone 936-372-2207 fax 936-372-3000 email [email protected] website www.morninggloryranch.org

Museum of Health & Medical Science description interactive, one-day classes covering a varietry of health and science topics grade levels PreK - 12th courses offered for home school students life science, food science, chemistry, physiology location / area of town Central / Museum district mailing address 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 campus address 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004 tuition $20 to $65 per course admissions contact Home School Program Manager phone 713-521-1515 ext. 296 fax 713-942-7055 email [email protected] website www.thehealthmuseum.org/educational-program/home-school-health-museum

Nature Discovery Center description nature and science classes on a variety of topics, both outside and in the classroom grade levels Kindergarten - 5th courses offered for home school students paleontology, oceanography, earth science, meteorology, etymology location / area of town Central / Bellaire mailing address 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 campus address 7112 Newcastle, Bellaire, TX 77401 tuition $10 to $15 per class (each class is 60 to 90 minutes) months classes meet year-round days of week classes meet varies; classes can be customized on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Eric Duran phone 713-667-6550 fax 713-667-7654 email [email protected] website www.naturediscoverycenter.org

Northwest Houston Cubers description Monthly speedsolving cube club grade levels 5th and up courses offered for home school students Rubik's cube club, practice, learn new puzzles, trade, modify, etc location / area of town Northwest / Spring campus address 7450 Capeview Crossing, Spring, TX 77379 (Laurel Park Recreation Center) tuition Free other fees Free registration begins ongoing months classes meet year round days of week classes meet Tue admissions contact Sean Brown phone 832-315-4996 email [email protected] website www.thesixsidedsquare.com

Nutty Scientists of Houston description Interactive science classes and shows with experiments to promote science education in an entertaining way grade levels PreK - 8th courses offered for home school students Math, Science, Robotics location / area of town North/ The Woodlands mailing address 8000 McBeth Way Suite 160, 77382, The Woodlands, TX campus address 8000 McBeth Way Suite 160, 77382, The Woodlands, TX tuition Varies per class or semester other fees None registration begins ongoing months classes meet Varies days of week classes meet Mon-Fri on-campus days per week per class Once a week admissions contact Victoria Lioznyansky phone 281-436-6090 fax None email [email protected] website www.nuttyscientists.com/houston

One Acre Farm description Mini-Farming Homeschool Course. Classes include discussion, observation, hands-on interaction, lecture, nature journaling and essay writing. grade levels 5th and up courses offered for home school students Gardening, Chickens, Rabbits, Goats and Beekeeping. location / area of town North / Porter-Kingwood mailing address One Acre Farm, 3422 Magnolia Dr., Porter, TX 77365 campus address 3416 Magnolia Dr., Porter, TX 77365 tuition $150 for five classes registration begins July 1 months classes meet Aug - Dec days of week classes meet Wed 8:55a-11:30a on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Catherine Griffin phone 832-860-4756 email [email protected] website www.oneacrefarmtx.com

Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center description Weekly hour-long session with topics ranging from birds, reptiles, native plant communities, pond ecology, and arts in the park. kids learn through hands on experiences. Every week will be a different topic that lasts about an hour. grade levels 1-6th courses offered for home school students Science, History, Arts, English location / area of town East / Sheldon mailing address 14140 Garrett Road, Houston, TX 77044 campus address 14140 Garret Road, Houston, TX 77044 tuition free other fees none registration begins no registration needed months classes meet January days of week classes meet Friday on-campus days per week per class 1 admissions contact Jacob Poinsett phone 281-456-2800 email [email protected] website tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake

Space Center Houston description math and science classes, summer day camps, and homeschool events grade levels PreK - 12th courses offered for home school students math and science: field trips, weekly classes, special home school day, home school after-hours event location / area of town Southeast / Clear Lake mailing address 1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 campus address 1601 Nasa Parkway, Houston, TX 77058 tuition $12 (Home School Day); $55 per day (Summer Day Camp); $72 per semester (Exploration Academy) days of week classes meet Wednesday (Home School Day); Thursday (Exploration Academy); varies (Summer Day Camp) on-campus days per week per class one phone 281-244-2100 website www.spacecenter.org

The Woodlands Children's Museum description Science and enrichment workshops at The Woodlands Children's Museum grade levels PreK-4 courses offered for home school students Got Science?, Monty’s School of Magic, E.A.R.L.Y. Robotics Meets EV3, LEGO® Frenzy Meets Righteous Robotiks, Chinese Workshop location / area of town North / Woodlands mailing address 4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381 campus address 4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381 tuition $99-$325 per semester registration begins Aug, Dec months classes meet Jan-May, Sep-Dec days of week classes meet Tue, Wed, Thu on-campus days per week per class 43865 admissions contact Carmen Ortega phone 281-465-0955 fax 281-465-0956 email [email protected] website www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org

Computers & robotics

Students can learn about computers and robotics in classes that feature hands-on, experiential learning.

3D CAD Masters description 3D CAD Learning For Kids And Teens: Learn an introduction to engineering design graphics with Sketchbook and Creo Parametric 3, a state-of-the-art 3D CAD software used by major corporations. Young students will gain a high-tech skill and develop a knowledge of the professional software used with advanced mechanical engineering designs. Develop real life skills while making friends that share the same interest. Camp Weeks and Free Workshops are available. grade levels 5th-12th courses offered for home school students Free Workshops, Camp Weeks, Live Online Classes location / area of town Multiple locations mailing address 9525 Katy Freeway, Suite 225, Houston, TX 77024 campus address 9525 Katy Freeway, Suite 225, Houston, TX 77024 tuition $180/month registration begins Walk-ins are welcome months classes meet Jan-Dec days of week classes meet Mon-Sat on-campus days per week per class 1 admissions contact Tan Le, P.E. phone 832-464-5884 email [email protected] website www.3dcadmasters.com

American Robotics Academy description robotics classes courses offered for home school students robotics classes and camps location / area of town West / Katy mailing address 19414 Indian Grass Dr., Katy, TX 77449 admissions contact Dan Taglia phone 281-599-7626 email [email protected] website www.roboticsacademy.com

Bendy School description IT Certification classes just for teens! Not your average teen computer class, results-driven classes that offer you more than just a transcript. grade levels 7th -12th courses offered for home school students Comp TIA A+ certification prep class just for teens location / area of town Multiple locations mailing address 7419 Capeview Crossing campus address 7419 Capeview Crossing tuition 200 per 12 week class registration begins year long registration months classes meet weekly days of week classes meet Mondays or Saturdays admissions contact Sean Brown email [email protected] website www.bendyschool.com

Camp Katy Technology Camp description afterschool and weekend technology classes courses offered for home school students game design, photography, web design, film production location / area of town West / Katy mailing address 402 West Grand Pkwy South, Suite 106, Katy, TX 77494 admissions contact Cara Chandler phone 281-391-0007 ext. 3 email [email protected] website campkaty.com

Code Ninjas - Spring Cypress description Coding, problem-solving, critical thinking through building games grade levels 2nd - 8th courses offered for home school students Computer Science - Coding, Logic, Robotics location / area of town Northwest / Spring mailing address 9702 Spring Cypress Road Suite #117 Spring, TX 77379 campus address 9702 Spring Cypress Road Suite #117 Spring, TX 77379 tuition $150 - $299 per month registration begins ongoing months classes meet year-round days of week classes meet Mon - Sat on-campus days per week per class 2 days per week admissions contact Omar Imam phone 281-727-0900 email [email protected] website codeninjas.com/locations/tx-spring-cypress

Computer Explorers description computer and technology education classes for Montgomery County and North Harris County includes homeschool classes. courses offered for home school students computer classes location / area of town North / The Woodlands mailing address P.O. Box 11324 Spring, Texas 77379 admissions contact Kay Shakespeare phone 877-468-2823 fax 877-468-2823 website www.computerexplorers.com/NWHouston

DTech Academy description Dtech Academy is an exciting learning experience for ages 7-19 years of age. We believe that sharing knowledge is a gift and take great pride in enhancing the knowledge of every generation as technology progresses. Supplying quality home school enrichment programs to the Greater Houston Metropolitan and Surrounding areas. DTech Academy offers 5 unique courses to bring in the next generation of computer scientist. Each student is equipped with in person instructors and online learning tools, so the learning never ends. grade levels 3rd- 12th courses offered for home school students Java Programming, Android Mobile App Development, Web Warriors(Website Development), Comp Sci Kids, Java Ap Exam Prep location / area of town Multiple locations mailing address PO BOX 841567 Pearland, Tx 77584 campus address University of St. Thomas, 3800 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006; Montag Games, 2817 Miller Ranch Road #329, Pearland, TX 77584; Space Cadet Collection Collection, 27326 Robinson Rd, Conroe, TX 77385; Arkham Comics, 5074 Broadway St, Pearland, Tx 77581 tuition $80-$140 per month registration begins Year Around months classes meet Year Around days of week classes meet Mon-Fri on-campus days per week per class 1 admissions contact Mark Dumes phone 844-496-8324 email [email protected] website www.dtechacademy.com

EARLY Robotics description tournament sponsor for LEGO robotics competitions courses offered for home school students robotics tournaments and competitions location / area of town varies website www.earlyrobotics.org

Funtastik Labs description Hands-On Learning - STEAM classes at Funtastik Labs are focus on hands-on activities designed to pique their curiosity and drive them deep into the subject matter. grade levels K-5th courses offered for home school students Science, Arts, Robotics, Chess location / area of town Katy mailing address Funtastik Labs, 615 S Mason Rd., Katy, TX -77450 campus address Funtastik Labs, 615 S Mason Rd., Katy, TX -77450 tuition 199 registration begins Feb 4 /2019 months classes meet March 1 - May 11 days of week classes meet Friday on-campus days per week per class 1 phone 281-819-6363 email [email protected] website www.funtastiklabs.com/

Idea Lab Kids description Homeschool is Happenin' @ the Lab! We are excited to offer homeschool students technology based courses where children can immerse in hands-on experiences through the world of tech. Courses feature 3d printing, game design, augmented reality, coding and programming, robotics and chess. Registration in advance is required @ idealabkids.com grade levels Ages 5 - 14 courses offered for home school students 3d printing, game design, augmented reality, coding and programming, robotics and chess location / area of town Multiple locations mailing address 14520 MEMORIAL DR. SUITE #50 campus address 14520 MEMORIAL DR. SUITE #50 tuition $50 to $155 registration begins Open Now months classes meet Year Round days of week classes meet Tueday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday on-campus days per week per class 4 admissions contact Amber Diaz / Zubair phone 832-672-7932 email [email protected] / [email protected] website www.idealabkids.com

Idea Lab Kids Homeschool Classes description STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) classes grade levels K - 8th courses offered for home school students Science, Technology, Cooking, Engineering, Robotics location / area of town West / Energy Corridor mailing address 14520 Memorial Dr., Houston TX 77079 campus address 14520 Memorial Dr., Houston TX 77079 tuition $150 per semester per class other fees None registration begins Jan months classes meet January-May days of week classes meet Wed on-campus days per week per class 1 admissions contact Adam Gockley phone 832-987-1445 fax 713-463-5064 email [email protected] website www.idealabkids.com

idTech Camps description weeklong, day, and overnight summer camps for computer programming, game design, and graphics grade levels ages 7 - 17 courses offered for home school students computer programming, app making, video game creation, C++/Java programs, movie making location / area of town Central / U of H mailing address 42 West Campbell Ave, Suite 301 Campbell, CA 95008 campus address 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77004 tuition $799 per week months classes meet June and July days of week classes meet Mon - Fri on-campus days per week per class five phone 888-709-8324 email [email protected] website www.idtech.com/locations/texas-summer-camps/houston/id-tech-university-of-houston/

iKids Inc. description computer classes for children courses offered for home school students computer, robotics, music technology, piano location / area of town various phone 713-665-5200 email [email protected] website www.ikidsinc.com

Learning Gears description robotics and programming classes for elementary school students; robotics classes use LEGO education robotics kits and software and programming classes use Scratch programming language developed by MIT Media Lab. grade levels 2nd - 5th courses offered for home school students robotics and computer programming location / area of town varies mailing address 5415 Braesvalley Dr #769 Houston TX, 77096 tuition $80 per 8-week session on-campus days per week per class one admissions contact Anastasia Martynenko phone 713-487-6808 email [email protected] website www.learning-gears.com

Microsoft In-Store Classes description computer-related classes and activities grade levels 2nd - 8th courses offered for home school students Vex Robotics, Code and Create with Ozobot, Create Digital Art with Fresh Paint, Make Your Own Story with PowerPoint and Word, Create WOW presentations and projects with Sway, Minecraft Hour of Code, location / area of town Central (Inside Beltway 8) Galleria mailing address Microsoft Store, 5015 Westheimer Road, Suite A2421, Houston, TX 77056 campus address Microsoft Store, 5015 Westheimer Road, Suite A2421, Houston, TX 77056 tuition free other fees none registration begins Varies months classes meet Year Round days of week classes meet Sun - Sat phone 713-860-5790 email [email protected] website www.microsoftstore.com/Houston

Play Smarter Kids description Explore Technology, Play-botics, Creative Arts, and Science classes through a fusion of creative science, hands on learning, & storytelling! grade levels PreK - 5th courses offered for home school students Technology, Play-botics, Creative Arts, Science location / area of town North / The Woodlands mailing address 25228 Grogan's Park Dr., The Woodlands Texas, 77384 campus address 25228 Grogan's Park Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77384 tuition $187 per 10 week session registration begins Dec months classes meet Jan-Mar; Mar-May days of week classes meet Tue - Sat on-campus days per week per class 1 admissions contact Aurora Clarke phone 281-656-1156 email [email protected] website www.playsmarterkids.com

Snapology of Kingwood description A mobile STEAM enrichment class offering educational programs through hands-on experiences shared with peers. We use materials such as LEGO bricks, K'NEX, and tablets/technology to reinforce and extend education. grade levels PreK - 8th courses offered for home school students Themed Programs, STEAM Programs, Robotics Programs, Field Trips, Camps, Classes, School Partnerships, Home School Co-op Partnerships location / area of town North / Kingwood campus address 804 Russell Palmer Rd, Kingwood, TX 77339 (The Nathaniel Center), 11810 Lockwood Rd, Houston, TX 77044 (Holy Trinity Episcopal School), and other locations tuition $10-$14 per student per hour registration begins ongoing months classes meet year-round admissions contact Victoria McClenaghan phone 832-366-7545 email [email protected] website www.snapology.com/location/kingwood

TXRX Labs description hands-on skills based classes in Science and Technology offered by local non-profit. grade levels 10th - 12th courses offered for home school students Arduino, Java, C, Python, HTML/CSS, game programming, iPhone/iPad development, Linux, Circuits, Welding, 2D CAD, 3D CAD, CNC, ceramics, soldering, knitting, bike tech, plasma cutting, 3D printing, woodworking location / area of town Central / Downtown mailing address 205 Roberts St. Houston TX, 77003 campus address 205 Roberts St. Houston TX, 77003 tuition $20 - $200 registration begins year-round months classes meet year-round days of week classes meet Sat, Sun on-campus days per week per class one or two admissions contact Roland von Kurnatowski phone 832-656-9413 email [email protected] website apps.txrxlabs.org/classes

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