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Your state blog is the best place to keep up with the latest news on homeschooling in your state. State Coordinators post information about state-wide events, conventions and more! Stop by your state blog today to see what's been posted recently ... feel free to send in items for the Coordinator to post. If you represent a state or regional organization, local support group, or co-op, and would like to see your group listed on Homeschool Nations, please fill out this form to submit your information for listing purposes.



State Information
Christian Homeschool Network
http://www.chnow.org/
Family Learning Organization (FLO)
http://www.familylearning.org/
Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH)
http://www.watchhome.org/
Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO)
http://www.washhomeschool.org/

Events
Washington Association of Teaching Homes
www.watchhome.org

Christian Heritage/CHN
Support Group Leaders' Conference
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th

Trinity Baptist Church
18652 - 116th Ave. SE
Renton, WA 98058

For Insight, Encouragement, Fellowship
Be our guests! No charge!
Sponsored by Christian Heritage & Christian Homeschool Network
Town Hall Discussions of Issues Vital to H/S Support Group Leaders
Speakers: Sen. Val Stevens, Rep. Jim McCune, Dick Karman, Scott & DiAnna Brannan
Click Here for More Details!

H-S Day at the Capitol!
Wednesday, February 6th

Join homeschoolers across the state to learn more about your state government, hear messages, and meet your legislators!

Sponsored by CHN/Christian Heritage
For "Tips on Meeting with Your Legislators," for Full Details, & to Register, CLICK HERE!

3rd Annual Christian Heritage Homeschooling & Family Discipleship Conference
April 17-19, 2008

Overlake Christian Church
Redmond, WA

Keynote: Doug Phillips, Vision Forum
Featured: Patrick Henry & the 2nd Virginia Convention Reenactment, Roger, Maggie, & Jessica Erber, Donald Chittick, Ryan Yamane, ... and more!
Click Here for Details and to Register!

Washington Homeschool Organization
WHO Convention and Curriculum Exhibit
June 13-14, 2008

Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, Washington
110 9th Ave SW Puyallup

$15.00 per day.
Quality speakers, lowest prices offered in the curriculum hall, live music,
RC boats, giant chess sets, model train expo and overall neat experience.
www.washhomeschool.org

Local Support Groups & Co-ops
Christian Homeschoolers for Excellence in Education (CHEE)
Tammy Peterson: cspete@juno.com
Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers (INCH)
http://www.inchhome.com/
Spokane Homeschoolers
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Spokanehomeschoolers/
Spokane County Homeschoolers Express
lyla@home-schooling-online.org
The Eatonville Area Christian Homeschoolers (TEACH)
http://www.teach-at-home.com/hso?group=TEACH
ACTS Home School Co-op
www.actshomeschool.com
Christian Homeschoolers of South Sound (CHoSS)
http://www.chossfamilies.org/
First Class Co-Ops
http://www.firstclasshomeschool.org/pages/co-ops.html
Homeschooling in Christ
www.homeschoolinginchrist.com
a Christian support group serving Snohomish County
Valley Home Scholars (Spokane Valley)
www.valleyhomescholars.org
West Valley Keepers of the Faith (Yakima)
http://homeschoolblogger.com/WVKeepers/


Field Trips

Camp Woodworth
P.O. Box 415
Lakebay, WA 98349
www.CampWoodworth.org
(253) 884-2365
Seattle Children's Theatre - www.sct.org
FOR FULL INFORMATION and REQUIRED ORDER FORM
ordering directions, full description of plays, dates of plays, suggested age ranges etc.
Contact: HomeschoolDaysByNadine@comcast.net
Here is a HUGE list of places to visit compiled by your state coordinator - thanks, Marie!

www.StayinWashington.com
  For Washington state tourism information. The Washington State Hotel and Lodging Association publishes a yearly magazine about the sites to see around Washington State. The state is divided into 10 geographical regions and the magazine includes small fold out road map.
www.experiencewas.com The official web site of Washington State Tourism.
Call: 1-800-544-1800, 8am to 5:30pm Pacific Time, seven days a week a travel counselor will assist you in planning a great Washington State trip.

Washington State Parks: www.parks.wa.gov
Reservations for camping, yurts or cabins: www.parks.wa.gov/reservations
800-campout Reservations for vacation houses: 800-360-4240

Washington State Ferries: www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
 
Lake Roosevelt Free Ferries: www.wsdot.wa.gov/regions/Eastern/KellerFerry

Winter Road and Pass Conditions: www.wsdot.wa.gov 800 695-7623
 
 
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad www.mrsr.com
 
National Park Pass www.nationalparks.org
 
 
Douglas County www.portofdouglas.org
 
Cascade Loop Scenic Highway: www.cascadeloop.com
 
Gig Harbor, WA www.gigharborguide.com
 
 
Leavenworth, WA www.leavenworth.org
 
Ocean Shores, WA www.washingtoncoast.com
 
Long Beach Peninsula/Pacific County www.funbeach.com
 
North Olympic Peninsula www.northwestsecretplaces.com
 
Port Townsend Visitors Center www.EnjoyPT.com
 
Fort Warden State Park www.FortWorden.org
 
San Juan Islands www.VisitSanJuans.com
 
Tacoma/Pierce County www.traveltacoma.com

Museum of Glass museumofglass.org

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville, WA nwtrek.org

Tacoma Art Museum
www.TacomaArtMuseum.org

Washington State History Museum washingtonhistory.org

Tri Cities/Columbia and Yakima Valleys www.VisitTri-Cities.com
 
Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau www.visityakima.com
 
Lewis and Clark National Parks and State Historical Parks
 
Olympia/Thurston County www.visitolympia.com

Pullman/Whitman County www.pullmanchamber.com
 
Snake  River Country Clarkston Chamber of Commerce www.clarkstonchamber.org
 
Hells Canyon Visitor Association www.hellscanyonvisitor.com
 
Walla Walla Tourism www.wallawalla.org
 
Whitman Mission Historic Site www.nps.gov/whmi
 
Vancouver National Historic Site www.nps.gov/fova

Seattle, WA www.seeseattle.org

Tillicum Village (Excellent Native American experience) tillicumvillage.com

Seattle Aquarium www.seattleaquarium.org

Experience Music Project www.emplive.org

Cruise Seattle www.portseattle.org

SanJuan Island National Historic Park www.nps.gov/sajh 
 
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia
 
Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm
 
Cowlitz County/Mount St. Helens www.co.cowlitz.was.us/tourism
 
National Parks: Colville, Gifford Pinchot, Mount Baker-Snoqualmie, Okanogan, Olympic, Umatilla and Wenatchee National Forests: www.fs.fed.us/r6
 
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area: www.nps.gov/laro
 
Olympic National Park www.nps.gov/olym 

National Wildlife Refuges http://refuges.fws.gov
18 refugees managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
 
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary http://olympiccoast.noaa.gov

Washington Trails Association www.wta.org
 
Fall Foliage Hot Line 1-800-354-4595

Pioneer Farms (a FAVORITE here!) www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org

Here are some other ideas, but no site links are provided:

- Boeing Museum of Flight 

- Seattle's Pike Place Market (on an early Saturday morning!) 

- Marcus, Washington for camping and swimming on the Columbia--great spot!!!! 

- The Puyallup Fair 

- Boehms Chocolates  

- Wilcox Farms 

- Puyallup Valley Farmers Market  

- Spooner Farms 

- Mt RAINIER! 

- Mt Rainier Railroad CO. in Elbe, Washington (Old Steam Train Rides-year round!) 

- A drive across state.....what a geographically diverse state we have!!  The ocean, rainforests, cities,mountain ranges, volcanos, farmland, deserts, and more mountains...


Educational Book & Learning Stores

Family School Supply         
253-539-9699
(Right off of highway 512 Portland Ave exit-behind the McDonalds/Chevron)
10909 Portland Ave E Suite S Tacoma, WA  98445
Hours Mon-Fri 11-7 Sat 10-4 (Owner's name: Anita)

Children's Bookshop and Teaching Supplies
707 River Rd
Puyallup, WA 
(253) 445-4790

School Daze Incorporated
3630 S Cedar St Ste M
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 472-2542
www.schooldazecatalog.com

Good News Christian Books
6331 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 565-9466
www.goodnewschristianbooks.com

Raggedy Ann & Andys Children's Consignment - carries SOME used books/curricula
155 South Washington Street, Colville, WA 99114
(509) 684-4408

Learning is Fun
5414 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA
(509) 536-4900
learningisfun.com/

Auntie's Bookstore - used books
402 W Main Ave
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 838-0206
www.auntiesbooks.com

Homeschool Potpourri
(425)820-4626
12815 NE 124th Street - Suite F  Kirkland, WA 98034
 books@hspbooks.com

Main Street Books
110 East Main St.
Monroe, WA. 98272
Phone: 360 794-2976

Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse
21804 64th S., Kent
253-872-6815

Book Warehouse
1101 Supermall Way, Auburn
253-833-8763
www.book-warehouse.com

Lakeshore Learning Materials
11027 NE 4th St. , Bellevue
425-462-8076

Toys That Teach
23812 Bothell/Everett Hwy., Bothell
425-481-2577

Children's Bookshop and Teaching Supplies
19720 44th Ave W, #R, Lynnwood
425-673-2416

The Polished Apple
128 W. High St., Centralia
360-736-5694
800-536-MATH (For Orders Only)

Homeschool Recyclers
7401 Old Guide Road, Ferndale
360-354-5445

Math 'N' Stuff
8926 Roosevelt E., Seattle
206-522-8891

Science, Art and More
6417 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115-6657
206-524-3795

Homeschool Treasures
4355 Kahlotus Road, Pasco
509-547-6623


Church Related & Umbrella Schools

 


State Facts  
Capital: Olympia
Organized Territory: 1853
Entered Union (rank): Nov. 11, 1889 (42)
Motto: By and By
Flower: Coast Rhododendron
Nickname: Evergreen State
Land Area: 66,544 sq mi. (172,349 sq km)
Geographic Center: In Chelan Co., 10 mi. WSW of Wenatchee


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Pioneer Farm & Ohop Indian Village
www.pioneerfarmmuseum.org
Eatonville, WA
360.832.6300

Take a trip back in time to the 1800s! Visit our schoolhouse, mercantile, blacksmith, a real pioneer homestead, and our barnyard & farm! Field Trip reservations recommended. GREAT Family Fun!

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