resources home

Many resources are listed below,

but also check out the links on the sidebar

REACH Lending Library - REACH has various books, videos and equipment available for loan to our members.

REACH the TOP - the Third-option group available exclusively to REACH members.

REACH Community Chest If you are in need of curriculum resources but cannot obtain them on your own due to financial need, we may be able to help! (donations gladly accepted!!)

Resources available to all homeschoolers

Carolina Homeschooler network - Provides communication and support for South Carolina's Third Option homeschoolers.

Local Area Classes and Offerings - resources available for homeschoolers in the Columbia area in the following categories: Fine arts, Sports, and Special Events. This page is always changing so check it often!

Local Area Homeschool Discounts - a list of area businesses that offer discounts to educators, including homeschoolers.

Just for Fun- REACH's own page listing seasonal links to fun pages and activities.

HSLDA - http://www.hslda.org/ The Homeschool Legal Defense Association

SCHEA - http://www.schomeeducatorsassociation.org/ .SCHEA was formed in 1987 to support home educators in South Carolina and to perform a lead role to create legal protection for home education in SC. SCHEA, working with many other concerned individuals and organizations, was instrumental in convincing the state legislature to create the first SC law requiring recognition of home schooling in 1988. Today volunteer homeschoolers from across the state continue to work through SCHEA to create opportunities and support to the home school community in SC. For more info email: schea1@schomeeducatorsassociation.org or call (803) 772-2330

Richland County Public Library - Richland County's site includes a fun kids page.

Lexington County Public Library has links for all the Lexington county branches.

The SC State Museum http://www.museum.state.sc.us/education/LessonsAtGlance.html offers "Homeschool Fridays" on the 3rd Friday of each month, as well as many classes and overnight camp-ins that can be made available by request for our group. See their website for full details or call 803-898-4999

The Columbia Museum of Art http://www.columbiamuseum.org/ offers the "One Room Schoolhouse" - monthly art classes for ages 4-12. View the schedule and fees on their website. Pre-registration is required for all classes.

Saluda Shoals park offers educational classes for all grade levels. Classes must be scheduled ahead of time and a fee is charged.

EdVenture Children's Museum http://www.edventure.org/home.asp Opening in November 2003, EdVenture is setting aside every Thursday from 2:00 - 3:30 pm just for homeschoolers. Classes and field trips are also available by reservation. There is a fee for admission and classes.

Accountability Groups, and Other general resources for homeschoolers

Carolina Homeschooler network - Provides communication and support for South Carolina's Third Option homeschoolers.

South Carolina government websites - school districts, government links and more

Online homeschool networks and organizations - these sites provide links, ideas and articles for homeschoolers.

South Carolina Homeschool Network - information on South Carolina's homeschooling laws, accountability associations, support groups, events, links, national news, research and report on homeschooling, information on publications, homeschool catalogs and more.

Homeschool Curriculum Suppliers, Guides and Magazines - this is a list of suppliers that provide online and paper resources and catalogs to homeschoolers, as well as homeschooling magazines.