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In addition to the opportunity to get out of the house and socialize, homeschool sports and arts programs can offer long-term benefits by developing characteristics like leadership, self-confidence, perserverance, and self-esteem. Many organizations and businesses have opportunities specifically for homeschoolers, while others invite homeschoolers to participate in their regular programs.
Not sure how to choose activity/activities for your children? Read how Rebecca narrows down the choice of extra-curricular activities.
Our listing of Idaho list of homeschool arts and sports programs is ordered alphabetically by city, with arts in the first section and sports in the second section. If you would like to submit an Idaho arts or sports program, you may do so using the red button above.
Idaho Homeschool Arts Programs
Cello Lessons with Emily RodgersBoise
Cello Lesson for any age, at any level. Offered in private home setting.
Ballet Idaho AcademyBoise
The Ballet Idaho Academy offers classes for ages 3 and up in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Tap.
Acoustic Vibes-Music Classes/Orff-ApproachBoise
Acoustic Vibes Music Classes - Ages 8-14 - are designed to teach music fundamentals, and musicianship, through the Orff Schulwerk Approach. Offering partnerships and group ensembles in singing, guitar, hand drumming, and melodic percussion. Themes for learning the basic elements of music, are derived from Multi-cultural folk songs, rhythms, dances, and games. Students will learn to play acoustic instruments (Series I) and further develop their musical talents and strengths (Series II). The instructor holds a masters degree in music education, Kodaly certification, and a masters level certification in the Orff Schulwerk Approach. Acoustic Vibes classes are currently active at Idaho Music Academy, with flexibility for being presented in other venues - space available.
Suzuki Piano LessonsBoise
Suzuki Piano Lessons available in Boise during day time hours for homeschoolers. Teacher, Mary Ann, is also willing to travel to your homeschool group if there are enough students in one group who desire to take lessons. Suzuki Method coincides very well with homeschooling philosophy. As a former homeschool mom herself, Mary Ann understands a parent's desire to get many educational activities done during school hours. Contact Mary Ann through her website for more information.
Boise Contemporary TheaterBoise
Boise Contemporary Theater has ongoing theater education classes throughout the year. They have five week classes for 6-11 year olds that the students collaborate to make an original short play that they perform at the end of the session. The older version for kids 12-18, Theater Lab, is ten weeks and much more involved with a performance on the Main Stage at BCT. Because of the involvement level, Theater Lab requires an audition for placement into the program. You can contact js@bctheater for an audition.
Armada CorpsBoise
Armada's mission is to further education, creativity, artistry, leadership and individual growth through the competitive marching arts. This group works with youth of all ages to build self-esteem, confidence and character through their winds, percussion and color guard programs. Armada offers competitive marching groups, educational classes and clinics, performance entertainment groups for community or corporate functions and training for instructors throughout the Idaho Treasure Valley.
Mayer Music Company - Private Music LessonsBoise
Instructor Garrett Mayer offers lessons for piano, bass guitar, drumset and orchestral percussion to all ages and skill levels. We believe in well rounded music education which focuses heavily on the fundamentals of note reading, rhythm/counting, proper technique, theory and musical expression. We teach both the classical and jazz processes of music making so you can learn what best suits you! Garrett comes from 9 years of teaching private lessons in a robust homeschool community in Kenai Alaska. He now serves homeschoolers in the Boise area by offering a well-rounded, education in a one on one setting.
Let’s Play Music and Sound Beginnings classesBoise
Let’s Play Music is a fun foundational music theory class that begins at age 4 - 6. This three-year complete musicianship program uses PLAY to teach chord structure, ear training, sight singing, and classical music instruction. Solfege hand signs, folk songs, games, imagination and creativity are important components of each lesson. Students begin year 1 on tone bells and autoharp, start keyboard in year 2, and end year 3 with a recital playing their own keyboard composition. Sound Beginnings is a fun family class for ages 0-4 and a parent/caregiver. It provides a solid music and preschool foundation using movement, instrument play, nursery rhymes, stories, ear training, singing, and solfege, focusing on different concepts each semester.
GSAA High School MusicCaldwell
Gem State Adventist Academy (GSAA) is a small private high school located off of Karcher Rd. in Caldwell, ID. The GSAA music department offers courses in Music History/Theory, Choir, Band, Advanced/Beginner Handbells, select A Capella Choir, and Jazz Band. Music classes normally take place in the afternoon. Performance opportunities vary depending on ensemble and are usually centered on the weekends.
Christian Youth Theater - North IdahoCoeur d'Alene
Christian Youth Theater (CYT) is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 - 18. CYT is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions. Every session (fall, winter and spring) CYT offers theater arts classes for children as an after-school activity. Each local program conducts three ten-week sessions throughout the school year, teaching drama, voice, dance and a broad spectrum of specialty theatrical workshops at weekly two-hour classes. Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.
Private or Group vocal lessons with Leslie MauldinMeridian
Trained professional opera singer who also sings and teaches jazz, musical theatre, and pop. This singer offers private or group vocal lessons, and can accommodate a daytime schedule. She is also a member of Screen Actors Guild, and thereby also helps students with character development as part of the teaching process.
Suzuki Piano Lessons with Alysha KarleMeridian
Alysha Karle is a Suzuki piano teacher who loves working with engaged, creative families to bring the joy of music into their lives. Having grown up homeschooled, she has a special place in her heart for families educating their own kids. Alysha focuses on classical piano styles and offers studio recitals several times a year, as well as optional festival and competition opportunities.
Young Rembrandts Boise Drawing classesMeridian
Young Rembrandts offers art classes for kids. Local drawing lessons are available after school in Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Nampa, Caldwell and Middleton - throughout the Treasure Valley. Our preschool drawing, elementary drawing and cartoon drawing classes complement and expand existing art programs in local schools. Young Rembrandts provides all materials, top-quality instructors and curriculum for weekly drawing classes. Our classes are built to be fun, but children who participate in Young Rembrandts local art classes increase overall academic skills, fine motor skills, social skills and confidence.
Let's Play Music and Sound Beginnings classesSouthwest Boise/South Meridian
Let’s Play Music is a FUN foundational music theory class for your child that begins at age 4 - 6. This three-year program uses playful, age-appropriate methods to teach chord structure, ear training, sight singing, and classical music instruction. Solfege hand signs, folk songs, games, imagination and creativity are important components of each lesson. Your child will start in year one learning on tone bells and autoharp and graduate at the end of year three having composed and performed his/her own piece of music on the piano, and ready to succeed in any future musical endeavor, be it piano, singing, or any other instrument. This 3-year program is grouped into progressive 15-week semesters beginning each year in late August and January. Sound Beginnings is a family class for ages 0-4 and a caregiver. It provides a solid music and preschool foundation using movement, instrument play, nursery rhymes, stories, ear training, singing, and solfege, focusing on different concepts each semester. Each semester specializes in 3 preschool topics and has a unique percussion instrument. Seven foundational research-based elements that stimulate growth in the areas particularly crucial to the development of the young child, including Literacy & Kindergarten Skills, Rhythm & Beat, Vocal & Pitch Development, both gross and fine motor skills, classical music experience, and parent/child bonding and emotional security are woven into each class. Taught as a series of six 15-week standalone, non-sequential semesters beginning in late August and January. Free sample classes are being offered May 21, 23, 27 and June 18, as well as more TBD later in the summer. More information can be found on the website.
American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Pillow case projectTreasure Valley
The American Red Cross Pillowcase Project is a free, interactive preparedness program designed for youth ages 8 to 11. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards and teaches safety, emotional coping skills, and personal preparedness. Through instructor-led presentations, students learn the best ways to stay safe and how to create their own emergency supply kits by packing essential items in a pillowcase for easy transport during a disaster. Students also have the opportunity to decorate and personalize their pillowcases and share what they’ve learned with friends and family. The curriculum meets many of the Common Core State Standards for grades three to five.
American Red Cross of Greater Idaho Pillow case project details
Idaho Homeschool Sports Programs
Gem State GymnasticsBoise
Gem State Gymnasts has offered ongoing reduced rate homeschool gymnastics lessons for more than 10 years. The lessons are offered for students 15 months - 17 years old, (4 and under must also have a schoolage student enrolled). The classes are for beginning thru intermediate athletes. Please call for days, times, availability and cost. During the summer, (June thru August) Gem State Gymnastics also offers reduced rate group swim lessons for homeschoolers.
UpCycle StudioBoise
The weather this winter is wild! it is going to take forever for those fields to dry! UpCycle is a studio for ages 14 and older to use top end cycle equipment and a top facility cardio space. We would love to host your students for cycle and TRX classes! Students can learn how to adjust our bikes for proper form and can get a great workout indoors without destroying the fields! We charge $7/student and the workout lasts 45 minutes but all of the specifics are adjustable to your group! We have had several schools and sports teams swear by these visits as a great team bonding experience!
Idaho Mountain Guides (Stephen Wells)Boise
This is a 4-hour program that is designed to introduce homeschoolers to geology and rock climbing in an outdoor and very hands-on setting. This is specifically designed for homeschool students! We will spend about one hour learning about geology & hiking and three hours of rock climbing. Each week we will cover a different geology subject, including the structure of the earth & plate tectonics, the three different rock types, minerals, and Earthquakes. An alternative to traditional sports, rock climbing is a great way to stay active, learn body awareness, develop physical strength, and have fun with other homeschoolers. As an introduction to climbing outdoors; students will learn about body movement, personal protection equipment (harness, ropes & anchors). Depending on the age (12+) and ability, students may also learn to and belay their fellow classmates.
Adaptive Athlete by Timothy Health Training CampBoise and surrounding areas
Collegiate Athletes providing extra curricular activities for student athletes. Providing athletic and outdoor activities for the homeschool community. We offer parents an opportunity for one on one consultation with their children to offer individual training or we organize group training for kids to participate that are homeschooled. We build the presence locally so kids can join at a certain time in a park setting, a sports facility or even at a home.
Technique Gymnastics Gymnastics CampHayden
Technique Gymnastics is a family owned business dedicated to empowering our youth with the ability to not only perform gymnastics to their highest ability, but to learn life lessons and skills that will help them compete in life! Through gymnastics we teach honesty, integrity, fitness, communication and team building. We believe that given the opportunity to work with your child, we can help them succeed. We have USAG trained, knowledgeable, friendly, and background checked coaches to empower your child to do anything they set their mind to. We offer beginner thru advanced recreational classes and compulsory, Xcel, and Junior Olympic competitive gymnastics classes. We dedicate ourselves to helping ALL our athletes succeed! Please explore our site or drop by and see for yourself what makes Technique Gymnastics different from the rest!
Northwest Wado-ryuMoscow
Northwest Wado-ryu Karate is offering home school physical education classes. Northwest Wado-ryu is a karate school, which, beyond learning karate, students will get to interact with other kids, and also learn valuable life lessons.
Jackson Creek Swim LessonsPocatello
This is a private indoor swimming pool where we offer private swim lessons in a group setting. We can take up to 16 students at a time and this offers the opportunity for families and friends to learn and grow together. We are located 10 minutes south of Pocatello where after swimming you can participate in other outdoor activities as well. We are minutes away from Pebble Creek Ski Resort, the Portneuf River, hiking, wildlife and bird watching, snowing shoeing and many other enjoyable outdoor activities.
The Monroe Training CenterPocatello/ Southeast Idaho
The Monroe Training Center offers character building, great physical training, and self defense training through martial arts classes and/or our youth empowerment program. For martial arts training you can select from Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, MMA, and/or self defense classes. The youth empowerment program was designed by three Olympic athletes to provide character building, leadership training, core strength, power speed, and flexibility development through exercise. There are times set aside specifically for home school students or you can join regular classes.
