HLR Programs are exactly what they sound like – programs that can be used as home learning resources. These programs can be used to enhance your current studies, launch a new unit study, wrap up a topic that you’ve spent time on, or simply be for fun. Our Programs are open to all home school families regardless of support group affiliation.

Some programs will have admission that is free. If there are materials and/or other fees, we are committed to admission under $5/student. In order to serve a geographically diverse community, we’ll use different locations. For quality, we are capping most of the classes. PayPal registration will be used as a convenience for everyone one month before the program.

Automatic telephone calls through TellBlast will be used for program cancellations.

Tuesdays this month: Wood Carving. Registration for this class is now closed. Photos will be up in a blog post by July 10.

August 26, 2 p.m.  First Aid and CPR. West Des Moines requires its high school students to take this class during P.E. Boy Scouts also take this class. What is your child learning? Ages 11+. Presented by WDM EMS. $35/student. Certifies students (kids and adults) in First Aid and CPR; Red Cross certification will be mailed to your house. Book is available for purchase at the end of class from EMS for $12 if desired. Registration begins end of July. Minimum class of 6.

Friday, September 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes. Tour backstage at the Civic Center of Des Moines. One hour. Registration is $1/child and will begin on Sept. 1. Ages 7 and up.

Late September, morning. Walking Architecture Tour of Downtown Des Moines. Presented by AIA Iowa Chapter. Details will be posted here in early August.

Program information from 2009-2010 can be found by clicking here.