Homeschooling in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin

Homeschooling is on the rise nationwide.  You may be considering homeschooling in Las Vegas area, but not sure where to start.  That was me, last fall!  I’m sharing what I’ve learned along with awesome resources, books, groups, and more!

BOOKS

Here are three great books that helped me when I was considering homeschooling.

• The Brave Learner 
• The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming the Wonder in Your Child’s Education
• Homeschool Bravely 

CHOOSING A CURRICULUM

Choosing your homeschool curriculum can seem overwhelming.  Cathy Duffy Reviews is a helpful website that offers reviews on the most common curriculums.

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Homeschooling In Las Vegas

What To Do First

Notice of intent and educational plan

Notice of Intent

If your child is enrolled in a Nevada public school prior to homeschooling you have to officially withdraw your child from the public school.

Contact the school’s principal to do so.  You have 10 days after withdrawing your child to submit the Notice of Intent (NOI) to Homeschool to the Superintendent.

If your child hasn’t ever attended public school then you need to file your NOI by the age of 7.  But If your child is 5 or 6 and already enrolled in a public school you do need to file an NOI to Homeschool within 10 days of officially withdrawing from public school.

You can find the NOI form here.

Your child can still participate in activities and programs if you homeschool.  You would need to complete this form as well

Educational Plan

Along with your NOI you will have to submit your educational plan for each child you are homeschooling in Las Vegas.  Your educational plan needs to include:

• English – reading, composition, writing
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies – history, geography, economics, government

Here is a simple example of what an educational plan can look like.

Southern Nevada Facebook Groups

Check out this list of Henderson and Las Vegas homeschooling groups on Facebook:

• Homeschooling in NV
• RISE Education Resource Center
• Christian Homeschoolers of Southern Nevada
• Nellis Homeschool Co Op
• Alternative Homeschoolers of Las Vegas and Henderson
• Mountain’s Edge & South Summerlin Homeschooling Mamas
• Social Homeschooling in Las Vegas and Henderson
• Las Vegas Homeschooling Parents

Local Co-Ops & Groups

Wild Desert Kids

Wild Desert Kids offers nature-inspired learning through everyday experiences & exploration of art, music, and literature.

We are a homeschool co-op, a nature group, or we like to think of us as a forest school in the desert. Programs are offered for Ages 0-6 and they offer a Nature Walking Group for all ages, as well as a Kinder Prep program.

This is run by a local mama and all programs are parent-child centered.

Henderson Christian Homeschoolers 

Henderson Christian Homeschoolers (HCH) exists to provide resources, encouragement, and support for families who choose to raise and educate their children in a manner consistent with their Christian beliefs.

EAGLES Homeschool Group

EAGLES Homeschool Group is a ministry of Canyon Ridge Christian Church and seeks to support families as they educate their children at home. They offer a variety of activities including park days, coop, moms’ night out, field trips, dances, PE, and more!

Henderson Homeschool Explorers

This group is open to all kinds of homeschooling families with at least one child 3 years of age or older. Their  vision is to have regular park days, meet-ups,  and activities in Henderson

CHIEFS Christian Homeschool

CHIEFS Christian Homeschool offers monthly field trips, a writing inspiration program, Co-ops, park days, holiday socials are events, parent meetings, and monthly teen events.

Classical Conversations

For parents and families using classical conversation curriculum

Homeschooling in Las Vegas Classes and Activities

Homeschool Fit Play Special Uptown Jungle Henderson

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm

Cost: $11/child, $7/additional sibling

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a discounted homeschool fit play special. Excludes holidays and breaks.

Dynamic Music Therapy

Homeschool Music Classes – offer 30-minute music recreation and education classes for school-aged children during the day – perfect for homeschoolers’ schedules! Choir and Special Ed classes are Wednesday mornings. Intro to music, recorder learning, and drumming are on Friday mornings.

All classes are inclusive of those with disabilities, or you may prefer the designated Special Ed class. Registration is required.

Homeschool Skate at Crystal Palace Rancho

Date: Every 3rd Friday from 10am-1pm

Cost: $7/person, $8.50/person includes pizza and soft drink

Head to Crystal Palance Rancho for Homeschool Skate. This is offered on the 3rd Friday of every month from 10am – 1pm. Prices start at $7 and include skates. – Homeschool Skate

Gotta Dance

Registration is open now for Homeschool Dance and acro classes! We have fun recreational classes suited for all levels. This year we have added a dance technique class for those homeschoolers with dance experience that want a more challenging class.

Southern Nevada Homeschool Performing Arts

Registration opens on August 7th.  SNHPA offers a music program in the Las Vegas Valley that teaches music from the ground up, starting at the Elementary Music program and continuing into the beginning instrument and choir classes that help students learn the basics of their instrument/voice and the language of music.

We currently offer band, orchestra, choir, guitar, private piano, elementary music, percussion ensemble, and music theory.

Homeschool Swim Team

Centennial Hills and Skyview YMCA. Join the swim team and develop team-building skills with trained coaches who will help to improve your swimmer’s competitive skills and endurance. The team learns the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and equity.

Homeschool P.E.

Centennial Hills and Skyview YMCA. This is a large group of homeschoolers who play and learn different sports games in the first hour and then move on to swimming in the second hour.

Field Trip Ideas

Field trips are a great way to enhance your homeschooling experience!  Here are some recommendations to add to your list!

• The Shark Reef
• Planetarium
• Recycle Center
• Clark County Museum
• Fish Hatchery in Willow Beach
• Gilcrease Orchard
• Hoover Dam
• SeaQuest
• Discovery children’s museum
• Anderson Dairy
• Atomic Museum
• Red Rock hiking trails
• Old Mormon Fort State Park
• Natural History Museum
• Henderson Bird Preserve
• Horses 4 Heroes
• Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

Enjoy the Process of Homeschooling in Las Vegas

Homeschooling in Las Vegas is totally doable. They have some amazing classes and co-ops.  Are we missing your favorite group or resource?  Share them in the comments below.