Some Fun Classes

Homeschool Bowling
Narrows Plaza Bowl
2200 Mildred Street
University Place, WA

Practice is at 10:45.am and league begins at 11 .am. Two games per week for bumper league costs $5.75 per week. Three games a week for older children costs $6.50 per week. This includes shoe rental a certificate of completion that lists hours attended and completion of physical education course an end of class bowling party.

This is a great place for children to meet new friends, develop bowling skills and have fun. It is a great place for parents to either bowl or socialize with other homeschool mothers/fathers. If you are interested please contact for further information or to register Lee Greenfield 253-565-1007 ext 101 or Debbie Leighton 253-565-1007 ext 103 or Sandra Cooper 253-565-1007 ext 104

Group Games and PE
YMCA - Morgan Family Center
1002 South Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98465

$30/month membership for youths and with the membership includes PE classes, Creative Movement Classes, Gymnastics, Swimming, Group Sports (current is basketball), and Karate Classes.

Budding Scientists
Adriana Hess Audubon Center
2917 Morrison Rd. W
University Place, WA 98466

Ages 5-7, $8 per child
10:30 am - noon or 3:15 pm - 4:45
Young homeschoolers and other children begin science and nature exploration through games, walks and crafts. Register at least two days prior to the session.

Homeschool Science
Tacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

Homeschool students explore science through hands-on experiments, activities and inquiry-based learning. Register early, these classes fill quickly! Topics are repeated during the month, so select the class appropriate for your child's knowledge and abilities. Contact Margie for more information at 591-6439, or marjories@tacomaparks.com.

Beginning Science
Ages 8-10, $10
9:30-11:30 or 1-3 pm
To participate in this class, students should be able to add and subtract numbers.

Intermediate Science
Ages 10-12, $10
1-3 pm
To participate in this class, students should be able to multiply and divide numbers, add and subtract fractions.

Advanced Science
Ages 12-15, $12
1-3 pm
Older homeschool students will continue their science studies with challenging and engaging experiments and activities. To participate in this class, students should be able to calculate averages, percentages and solve simple equations.

Advanced Science Lab
Ages 12-15, $12
1-4 pm
An expanded science class for Advanced Homeschool Science students which includes an integrated laboratory session as an extension of the two hour classroom session. Students get greater in-depth investigation of the monthly topic, practice in problem-solving and research skills and hands-on experimentation. Attendance in the class session is required for participation in a lab session. Lab sessions are not required for participation in class sessions.

Gymnastics
Auburn Gymnastics Center, Inc
1601 Boundary Blvd
Auburn, WA 98001

Now is a great time to sign your child up for an after school activity. Auburn Gymnastics offers a wide range of classes for children of all ages and abilities. Please call the front desk at (253) 876-9991 or visit the gym to sign up and learn more about our classes.

Circus & Aerial
Metropolitan Gymnastics
6822 S 190th St
Kent, WA 98032

This program focus's on various disciplines of the Circus & Aerial Arts. They offer gymnastic classes and open gym also.

Rock Climbing
See "Places to rock climb" post...most places that allow you to climb also offer classes.

Swimming
See "Places to swim" post...most pools offer lessons also. I have found the YMCA to be the cheapest.