Paul Harrison — History, Latin, Philosophy, English Writing, Literature — Face-to-Face Lessons also available in central Toronto (September-May 1st) and in Ottawa (May-August 31st). Phone: 613-728-7788 Email: pharrison15@yahoo.com
Stan Lisle — MasterMath — online tutoring for middle school math www.mastermath.info
Anne Petersen — Open Door Math — Online math tutoring via an online classroom which includes voice and a fully equipped whiteboard Phone: (519) 327-9510 (Clifford, Ontario) Email: opendoormath@gmail.com Website: sites.google.com/site/emathhelp
Ontario-wide
Grade Learning — all subjects, all grades — various locations. tutoring by Ontario certified teachers. Group tutoring available, or one on one. High school credits available. gradelearning.ca 1-800-208-3623
Tutor Doctor — all subjects, all grades — various locations. tutordoctor.com In-home tutoring Phone: 1-877-9TUTOR9 (988-8679)
Southwestern Ontario
MoreMusic — music lessons — Tillsonburg Music program for children in grades 4 to 8, learning how to play on wind and brass instruments. Instruments are available for rental. Also offering individual music lessons in a wide range of instruments to students starting at age 5 and continuing up to university. Those instruments include piano, violin, guitar, voice as well as any of the wind or brass instruments that they can learn as a group. Dianne Clark 27-129 Concession St E Tillsonburg ON N4G 4N4 Phone: 842-7473 or 688-5127 Email: alwaysmoremusic@yahoo.ca Website: alwaysmusical.tripod.com
North Huron Museum — Wingham A community museum that celebrates the history of the region and has exhibits on medicine, the military, recreation, CKNX, local industry and more. The children’s program is very hands-on, giving them the opportunity to touch and feel artifacts. Street Address: 273 Josephine Street, Wingham, Ontario Post Address: Box 1522, Wingham, Ontario, N0G 2W0 Telephone: (519) 357-1096 Fax: (519) 357-1110 Email: nhmuseum@northhuron.ca or northhuronmuseum@northhuron.ca also on Facebook and Linkedin
Art Instruction with Judith Jewer — Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Scarborough East. painting, drawing, sculpture, one-to-one or groups of up to 6 kids with similar ages and abilities. Phone number: 905-839-7816 Judith’s students art online: judithjewer.blogspot.ca www.judithjewer.com
Bata Shoe Museum — Toronto exhibits explore the roles and meanings of footwear, footwear of notable people, footwear of Native North Americans, shoemaking traditions from around the world. Guided programs and self-guided programs for students JK-12. 327 Bloor St West Toronto, ON M5S 1W7 Website: www.batashoemuseum.ca Teacher Resource Website: www.allaboutshoes.ca To book a field trip, contact: Phone: (416) 979-7799 xt 242 Email: education@batashoemuseum.ca
Celina’s String Studio — fiddle, violin, viola — Toronto www.celinasstringstudio.com Celtic, Old Time & Classical; Fiddle, Violin, and Viola Lessons Celina Di Cecca B.Mus. celinadicecca@gmail.com 519.933.0582
Tutoring: One on one tutoring in children’s homes to increase their academic foundation and understanding.
Homeschool Enrichment Program: An extension of parent’s personalized homeschooling program. An opportunity to work on cooperative play skills, conflict resolution, differentiated instruction and a theme based academic curriculum.
EDvise Educational Consultants — reading clinics — Toronto Daytime reading clinics with specialists using an Orton-Gillingham approach suitable for students who may not be able to learn through traditional classroom instruction. A distinct feature of the Orton-Gillingham approach is that reading, spelling and written language are taught simultaneously. Teaching style includes multisensory teaching. Toronto Bathurst/St. Clair location: Virginia Wheler 416-574-4085 vwheler.edvise@sympatico.ca Toronto Yonge/Eglinton location: Liisa Freure 416-433-9580 lfreure.edvise@sympatico.ca
Educational Workshops for Home Schooling Educators — Greater Toronto GTA Contact: Stanley R. Taylor, Retired Educator Author of Taylor’s Pneumatic Toys available on Amazon, Chapters and Barnes & Noble Blog: stanleyrtaylorcommunications.blogspot.com Phone: 905-862-0061 Email: SRTENT@ruralwave.ca
Paul Harrison — History, Latin, Philosophy, English Writing, Literature — Central Toronto (Face-to-Face), and Online Lessons available face-to-face in central Toronto (September-May 1st) and in Ottawa (May-August 31st). Online Lessons also available. Individual or Group lessons Phone: 613-728-7788 Email: pharrison15@yahoo.com
Learn Literacy — Reading/ Writing & Dyslexia Support — Mississauga Individualized reading/ writing instruction and dyslexia support for students of all ages and learning needs. Cheryl Urbanczyk, BS, MA, OCT- Reading Specialist 7286 Saint Barbara Blvd Mississauga ON L5W 0C1 www.learnliteracy.com cheryl@learnliteracy.com
Medieval Times — history and performing arts — Toronto Medieval Times is a family-friendly dinner show inspired by 11th century feasts and jousting tournaments, which ties in with the Ontario 4th grade curriculum on medieval history but could also be relevant to the study of music, production, and dramatic arts. In a castle-style decor in Toronto, a medieval-style meal * is served by waiters in historical costume while diners eat with their hands (for historical authenticity) and watch the jousting, horsemanship, swordplay, and other games of skill presented by the Knights in the centre stage. * vegetarian, kosher and halal versions are available upon request The 2-hour educational matinees also include a 30-minute interactive seminar, bird of prey meet & greet and demonstration. There is also a bar, dance floor, Hall of Arms displaying medieval artifacts and a medieval torture museum. The regular (non-group) price is $65.95* for an adult, $42.95* for a child under age 13, with children under 3 admitted for free if they sit on an adult’s lap and share a paying guest’s meal. The educational group price (for 15 or more students) is $30.95* per person for a matinee or $39.95* per person for an evening performance or a full menu. * plus taxes, processing fee, and gratuities For more information about the show and for show times, visit www.medievaltimes.com. For educational resources (teaching aids and activities), visit www.medievaltimes.com/teachers-students/teachers-guide.html.
Mississauga Piano Studios — 65 instructors at locations in Mississauga and the GTA. Lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, flute, drums, clarinet, saxophone, and keyboard. Phone: 905-542-2687 Email: mississaugapiano@hotmail.com Website: www.mississaugapianostudios.com
Daytime private lessons available for homeschoolers.
Optional yearly concerts, festivals, and examinations
For those who mention this listing :
First piano lesson free for each homeschooler
Discounted rates for each homeschooler in all instruments and voice
Mostly Math Enrichment Centre — North York Educational consulting and guidance services. Mostly Math was created as an open resource centre for families and students to use according to their individualized needs. 1 Elynhill Drive North York ON M2R 1C5 (West from Mel Lastman Square) Email: receptionist@mostly-math.com Website: www.mostly-math.com Phone: 416-502-1717
The Ontario Science Centre’s Educational Programs — Toronto www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca Ontario Science Centre 770 Don Mills Rd Toronto, Ontario M3C 1T3 Business Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm- Monday to Friday Fax on Demand: 416-696-3231 Recorded Info Line: 416-696-3177 School Bookings Phone: 416-696-3140 School Bookings Fax: 416-696-3226 E-Mail: school_bookings@osc.on.ca Camps/Sleepover Phone: 416-696-3256 Camps/Sleepover Fax: 416-696-3139 E-Mail: camps@osc.on.ca The Ontario Science Centre’s Educational Programs for Canadian schools are available to homeschoolers as well, including the Early Bird Special discount ($5 saving per person), provided that the Homeschool group meets the criteria for Canadian School Group Admission rates: 1) pre-booking and confirmation by mail or fax 2) a minimum of 10 students per group for an exhibit hall visit 3) a minimum of 20 students per group for a School Program 4) a minimum number of supervisors, based on a ratio of students to supervisors depending on grade level The Canadian School programs are listed on their web site. If you have difficulty meeting the minimum student number requirements, you can either try to build up the sze of your group through announcements on the hs-ontrips list, or you may bring any fewer number of students you like, provided the minimum number are paid for. (Another option is a family membership. It will not gain you admission to the school programs, but does provide access to the public demonstrations and lectures put on every day at the Centre.) Bookings are made on a first come first served basis and are not done over the phone due to the volume of calls. If you are interested in booking a school-program visit, fill out the Special Offer School Visits application form and fax it to the Centre.
Michael Reist: Tutor-Mentor — Caledon East Help with Academics, Behaviour, Goal-Setting, Parent-Child Relations Michael Reist B.A., B.Ed., M.A.(T.) is a high school English teacher with 22 years experience and the father of four homeschooled children. Michael Reist 15 McKinley Cresent Caledon East, Ontario L0N 1E0 Phone: (905) 584-4394 Email: michaelreist@hotmail.com Website: www.michaelreist.ca
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre Educational Programs — Whitchurch-Stouffville East of Highway 404 and south of Aurora Sideroad in the community of Vandorf Programs: Educational Programs consist of interactive, authentic heritage programming based on the Ontario Social Studies curriculum. A majority of our school visits are Grade 3 classes; however our programming is flexible and adaptable for most grade levels. Program options include ½ day and full day programs which consist of visits to the heritage buildings and hands-on activities with our professional Historical Interpreters. Website: www.townofws.ca/museum Not seeing your ideal program? Send us an email and we can discuss your unique program needs – please contact krista.rauchenstein@townofws.ca
Central & Southeastern Ontario
Seedlings Preschool — Senior Kids Program for ages 5 to 9 — Peterborough Seedlings
Preschool is a Christian nursery school offering a licensed program for
children ages 5 to 9 years of age, Monday and Wednesday afternoons from
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. The curriculum is emergent and project based with a
focus on socialization and community. Seedlings Preschool 220 Goodfellow Rd. Peterborough ON K9J 5X3 Phone: 705-775-5437
Suzanne Ferguson — OCT — Hastings County Area: Southeastern Ontario area of Hastings County Phone: 613-395-1162 Suzanne
possesses a B.A., B.Ed with intermediate and senior qualifications and
is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers. She
has over 20 years experience teaching elementary and secondary level
subject matter as a full-time classroom teacher.
Kingston Gymnastics
— Offers Field Trip program from ages 2 and up trying all the different
apparatus including floor, beam, bars, in-ground foam pit, vault and
trampoline. Spectators can watch from viewing upstairs overlooking the
entire gym. Contact: Holly Lewis Field Trip Coordinator 613-384-1190 Email:kgcfieldtrips@gmail.com
Ottawa
Stéphanie Belzil — Daytime violin lessons offered in Ottawa (Orleans), Ontario, by a professional violin player and qualified teacher who is looking to add homeschoolers to her studio. Email: stephmus@hotmail.com Phone: 613-424-6510
Amy Boyes Piano Studio — piano lessons — Welcoming homeschooling families with sibling discounts and daytime hours, in the Ottawa West Region www.amyboyes-pianostudio.com
Boundless High School — summer private school that mixes the Ontario Curriculum with outdoor adventure. Base camp location: 600-acre basecamp property in the Ottawa Valley, 3.5 hours Northeast of Toronto, on the banks of the Madwaska River near the village of Palmer Rapids. Mail: Boundless High School 203 Lonsmount Drive Toronto, Ontario M5P 2Y6 Email: boundless@on.aibn.com Phone: 416-658-7959 Fax: 416-658-1520 Website: www.theboundlessschool.com
Gloucester Pottery School — Courses in pottery for children 6-12 years of age. The website mentions Saturday classes but homeschoolers can also schedule morning or afternoon classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. www.gloucesterpotteryschool.com Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd Ottawa, ON K1E 0A1 Admin: 613-580-2763 Registration: 613-580-2787 rosemary@gloucesterpotteryschool.com
Cynthia Harrison — tutoring in History, Latin, French, English Writing, Literature, Math (up to Grade 8) — Individual or Group lessons, at your home or a location of your preference in the Ottawa Area. Flexible hours, Monday – Friday Contact: Cynthia Harrison Phone: 613-728-7788 Email: harrisonsoccer@rogers.com
Paul Harrison — tutoring in History, Latin, Philosophy, English Writing, Literature — Lessons available face-to-face in Ottawa (May-August 31st) or online. Individual or Group lessons available. Flexible hours, Monday – Friday Contact: Paul Harrison Phone: 613-728-7788 Email: pharrison15@yahoo.com
Sing for Joy! — singing, drama — Ottawa/Hull Tutor Jennifer Vallance offers group and individual singing lessons to homeschooled children of all ages, in her studio or your home in the Ottawa/Hull area. Classical, Musical Theatre and general singing for confidence/skill building or aiming for RCM examinations. Monday to Friday with hours to suit your needs. Drama lessons for individuals or small groups (up to 12 students): sessions may be performance oriented, or for skill/confidence building. Contact Jennifer at (819) 682-0986 or Email: jennylanesings@hotmail.com
