New York Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and Calvert School will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
New York Department of Education
E-mail: Jean Stevens emscgen@mail.nysed.gov
Phone: NY Dept. of Education (518) 474-3852
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Home school Support Groups
Home school support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
ALL-INCLUSIVE HOMESCHOOLERS
All homeschoolers welcome! Monthly events, trips, get togethers, email list, and more. Homeschool Bowling League! Many Activities. Group classes at the Olean Area YMCA. From NW PA to all of western NY.
Address:52 Swan Street, Salamanca, NY 14779
Contact: Gail M. Gilman
Email: gailmgilman@verizon.net
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeSchoolNY/
LONG ISLANDERS GROWING AT HOME TOGETHER (LIGHT)
Serving Queens & Long Island, LIGHT is a secular grassroots non-profit organization directed by member consensus. The purpose of this organization is to offer information, organize activities for members by members (and their children and families), hold meetings, and help members to introduce themselves to one another.
Email: webspinner@longislandhomeschool.com
Web: http://homeschooling.about.com/od/nysg/p/nysglight.htm
Greater Glens Falls Christian Homeschoolers
Greater Glens Falls Christian Homeschoolers (GGFCH) is a Christian homeschooling group that seeks to encourage homeschooling families in the education of their children.
Contact: John and Kathie Graham
Phone: 518.747.7410
Web: http://www.glensfallsleah.freeservers.com/index.html
NYS Loving Education at Home
Welcome to our website. Loving Education At Home (LEAH) is a statewide organization dedicated to supporting and promoting home education throughout New York. One of our major purposes is to support a statewide network of mutual support groups by and for home educating parents.
Web: http://www.leah.org/
Educational Excursions
Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!
Curator's Choice
www.nymuseums.com
A great website to find out about New York City's many museums and learning opportunities.
MID-HUDSON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Our Mission is to enlighten minds through a fun and creative learning environment where hands-on experiences spark curiosity, discovery and the joy of exploration.
Address: 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 471-0589
Web: http://www.mhcm.org/
Email: info@mhcm.org
Brooklyn Children's Museum
A pioneer in education, the Brooklyn Children's Museum was the first museum created expressly for children when it was founded in 1899. Its success sparked the creation of similar institutions around the globe, and today the Museum continues as a world-class institution with community roots. With a recent expansion, all-new exhibits, and all-new programs, the Museum is now both the world's oldest and the world's newest children's museum.
Address: 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: 718-735-4400
Web: http://www.brooklynkids.org/#
Children's Maritime Museum
Families exploring the fun and interactive hands-on exhibits at the Children's Maritime Museum at Port Jefferson will enjoy the excitement of scientific discovery, develop a broadened cultural awareness and experience a sense of artistry while learning about Long Island's rich and varied maritime heritage.
Address: Box 465, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: 631-331-3277
Web: http://www.childrensmaritimemuseum.org/
Children's Museum of the Arts
Children's Museum of the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, celebrates the visual and performing artist in every child through teaching, collecting, creating and exhibiting children's art.
Address: 182 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212-274-0986
Web: http://cmany.org/intro.php?pn=home
Children's Museum of Manhattan
The mission of the Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is to inspire children and families to learn about themselves and our culturally diverse world through a unique environment of interactive exhibitions and programs.
Address: 212 West 83rd St, New York, NY 10024
Phone: 212-721-1234
Email: info@cmom.org
Web: http://www.cmom.org/about.html
The Children's Museum at Saratoga
The Children's Museum at Saratoga is dedicated to creating an interactive community that inspires curiosity, sparks imagination and nurtures discovery.
The Museum is also committed to fostering active parent involvement in children's learning, to serving as a resource for school districts in the area, and to ensuring that its programs and services are accessible to all children.
Address: 69 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: 518-584-5540
Web: http://www.childrensmuseumatsaratoga.org/index.php
The Discovery Center
The mission of The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is to develop the intellectual, physical and emotional well-being of the children of the Southern Tier through participatory exhibits and programs. These exhibits engage the senses, challenge the mind and offer a diverse framework for discovery in the arts, sciences and humanities.
Address: 60 Morgan Rd, Binghamton, NY 13903
Phone: 607-773-8661
Email: help@thediscoverycenter.org
Web: http://www.thediscoverycenter.org/
Explore & More Children's Museum
Explore & More Children's Museum was opened in 1994 by a grassroots group of parents, educators and designers with one goal - creating a museum just for kids. We first opened in June 1994, with a small array of exhibits. Just two years later, the museum space was doubled with new themed exhibits and complementary programs. By 2000, Explore & More needed a new home and moved to its current location. With three times as much space, even more exhibits were added and unique programs became the backbone of the museum's growing education program.
Web: http://www.exploreandmore.org/default.aspx
Long Island Children's Museum
Long Island Children's Museum invites visitors of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to explore freely, discover their passions, and appreciate the communities and world we share.
Address: 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: 516-224-5800
Web: http://www.licm.org/
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
"Our Mission is to enlighten minds through a fun and creative learning environment where hands-on experiences spark curiosity, discovery and the joy of exploration."
Address: 75 North Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-471-0589
Email: info@mhcm.org
Web: http://www.mhcm.org/new/pages/home.htm
Sciencenter
Our mission is to inspire excitement for science through interactive exhibits and programs that engage, educate, and empower.
Address: 601 First Street, Ithica, NY 14850
Phone: 607-272-0600
Email: info@sciencenter.org
Web: http://www.sciencenter.org/
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Located in Mid-town Manhattan, SWTL inspires creativity in a high-quality, engaging, and family friendly learning environment.
Address: 550 Madison Ave at 56th St, New York, NY
Phone: 212-833-8100
Web: http://www.sonywondertechlab.com/index.html
Staten Island Children's Museum
The Staten Island Children's Museum appeals to the intrepid explorer in every child. Interactive exhibitions and creative workshops offer plenty of opportunities for hands-on, first hand experiences that nurture children's natural curiosity and creativity. Visits to the museum launch children on a voyage of discovery - about themselves and the world around them.
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: 718-273-2060
Email: info@statenislandkids.org
Web: http://statenislandkids.org/index.html
Strong National Museum of Play
Strong National Museum of Play is an exciting, hands-on, welcoming place to play, learn, and dream; a place to pretend, wonder, and explore; a place to discover the past and imagine the future; and a place to rekindle memories and make new ones.
Address: One Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
Email: info@museumofplay.org
Web: http://www.strongmuseum.org/index.html
World Awareness Children's Museum
In 1995 the World Awareness Children's Museum was created with a mission to foster awareness, understanding, and appreciation of worldwide cultural diversity for children and adults.
Address: 174-176 Glen Street, Glen Falls, New York 12801
Phone: 518-793-2773
Email: admin@worldchildrensmuseum.org
Web: http://www.worldchildrensmuseum.org/
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
