Educational Opportunities
Bay County 4-H
4-H is a fun, educational program for young people, ages 5-18. 4-H has something for everyone -- and anyone can join. No membership fees are required, although some project materials and activities may have a cost. Joining a 4-H club is a great way to have fun, learn new things and meet people.
Bay County Public Library
The library has many opportunuties and events to enhance your homeschooling.
Bay District Media Center
Robert L. Young School Service Center
1110 West 17th Street, Building 4, Panama City FL 32405
(850)872-4756
Hours: 7:00AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday
The Bay District Media Center is a fully functioning Media Resource center for Bay County school teachers. It is also available for use by all taxpaying citizens who home school their own children.
Some of the services the Media Center has available are:
Used curriculum room - free books, no longer used by the public schools
Educational videos
Cut-out dies of various shapes
Computer program previews and support
A special History of Bay County CD-ROM program
Boy Scouts Lake Sands District
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes - and through nearly a century of experience, knows - that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Brackett Learning Center
Offering cutting-edge diagnostic methods & educational strategies to set new directions in learning.
Contact Melanie A Brackett, M.A., Ed. at 290 Forest Park circle, Panama City, FL 32405, 850-215-6692
Cup Scouts Pack 303
Since 1930, the Boy Scouts of America has helped younger boys through Cub Scouting. It is a year-round family program designed for boys who are in the first grade through fifth grade (or 7, 8, 9, and 10 years of age). Parents, leaders, and organizations work together to achieve the purposes of Cub Scouting. Currently, Cub Scouting is the largest of the BSA's three membership divisions. (The others are Boy Scouting and Venturing.)
Covenant Christian School
2350 Frankford Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
(850)769-7448
Covenant Christian School welcomes homeschoolers in their extracurricular activities, including sports, band, P.E., and others.
Homeschool students are welcome to enroll in any classes/programs offered at Panama City Christian School.
Florida Virtual School
Florida Virtual School is an accredited, public, online e-learning school serving students in grades K-12 all over the world.
Gulf Coast Community College Dual Enrollment
GCCC offers dual enrollment to homeschool students. You must be at least 16 in order to participate.
Contact the Dual Enrollment Office at 747-3207.
Go to GCCC to take the Placement Test. You can visit their web site for the schedule and sample questions that may appear on the placement test.
Homeschool Buyers Co-op
The Homeschool Buyers Co-op is the nation's largest purchasing cooperative for homeschooling families.
Junior Museum Of Bay County
The Junior Museum of Bay County offers learning adventures for kids of all ages, from 1 to 92. Exciting exhibits await you, along with hands-on workshops, special events, regularly scheduled children's activities, programs and Adventure Camps.
The Oaks Private School
Your Child, Your Home, Your Way, Our Help. The Oaks Private School provides you with academic, administrative and accountability covering, giving peace of mind while you educate your child in that wholesome and loving environment where learning is a natural part of everyday life, your home.
SCHOLASTIC Book Clubs
I have exciting news... You can now place Scholastic Book Club orders online!
Browse all the great monthly Club selections at low prices and order online. Spend $25 or more and receive a free gift! There will be a variety of books for all reading levels, with different selections to choose from every month or two, so check back often!
Contact Adriane Adams for more information.
