
🏫 Hybrid Programs / Co-ops / Microschools
Lotus Learning ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 2901 W Busch Blvd. #908, Tampa, FL
Service areas: Lithia, Gibsonton, Brandon, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, South Tampa, Valrico, Riverview, and Hillsborough.
Phone: (813) 815-6882
Email: [email protected]
Website: wearelotuslearning.com
Lotus Learning offers homeschool instruction, education programming, academic assistance, virtual learning, and travel-based support. They also offer a drop-off program for elementary students.
Owner: Tatyanna Solis.
Step Up to Success ⌄
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Phone: 813-586-0344
Website: StepUpToSuccess.org
Age group: K–6
Step Up to Success is a small-group homeschool hybrid program with hands-on curriculum in reading, writing, math, science, and STEAM. They offer flexible scheduling and experienced instructors.
Family Learning Alliance ⌄
Website: familylearningalliance.com/summer-programs
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm
Family Learning Alliance offers K–8 learning pods with a structured but flexible homeschool hybrid option. The program balances in-person instruction and at-home learning to help students build foundational skills.
Subjects: Reading, writing, math, science, social studies, ELA, and math.
Program options: In-center options for grades K–12 and virtual options for grades 6–12.
Features: Small group instruction, standards-based personalized learning plans, hands-on activities, and support for students at all skill levels.
Summer camp themes listed: Kid Friendly Cooking Camp, Junior Scientist Camp, Retro Rewind Camp, Junior Medical Skills Lab, Junior Forensics Camp, LEGO imagination camp, Sensory Wonders DIY Creation Camp, and Gaming Camp Adventure.
WAVE Tampa Bay ⌄
Website: waveoftampabay.com
Hours: Mondays, 10:00am–1:30pm, April 13–May 18
Age group: Ages 5–8 and 9 & up
WAVE Tampa Bay offers music class, dance, core, and more. Their Spring Remix 6-week camp includes class options followed by lunch.
Class options listed: Acro Aces, Theatre: Stage Games, Creative Crafting, Powerplay: Phys Ed, and Kingdom Martial Arts.
Homeschool Classes of Riverview ⌄
Location: Riverview, FL
Address: Open House at Redeemer Church, 12404 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569
Website: homeschoolclassesofriverview.com
Age group: Middle and high school
Homeschool Classes of Riverview offers in-person classes for middle school and high school students for the 2026–2027 school year.
Math: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and Pre-Algebra with Kelli Czyzyk. Phone: 813-679-0328. Email: [email protected]
Science: Chemistry, Biology, General Science, and Marine Biology with Michelle Manley. Phone: 813-767-8284. Email: [email protected]
English / Language Arts: English 1, English 2, Language Arts, English 3, and History with Sandra Roberts. Phone: 813-313-7615. Email: [email protected]
Achieve Now Educational Services ⌄
Address: 1618 S Valrico Rd, Valrico, FL 33594
Phone: (813) 508-7693
Email: [email protected]
Website: achievenowedu.com
Facebook: Achieve Now Educational Services Inc.
Hours: Closed, opens 9:30 AM Tuesday
Age group: Kindergarten through 12th grade
Achieve Now supports students with personalized instruction, tutoring, academic coaching, mentoring, and college readiness. Programs focus on the whole child in a safe, Christian-based environment. Founded in 2022.
Services: K–12 Learning Pod, tutoring, homeschool support, dual enrollment guidance, test preparation, and child advocacy for families who need extra support in school settings.
Achieve Stars Dance & Color Guard Program: For ages 5–21, offering ballet, jazz, hip-hop, African dance, liturgical dance, and flag corps.
Achieve Athletics: Introduces youth to soccer, track, and future sports development in a supportive environment.
SparklrEdu ⌄
Location: Lithia, FL
Address: 5708 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Lithia, FL 33547
Phone: 813-413-1445
Email: [email protected]
Website: sparklredu.com
Age group: Ages 5–14
SparklrEdu offers Sparkle + Learn, a specialized program rooted in social emotional learning. The program helps children build confidence, empathy, and resilience through reflection, mindful activities, connection-focused play, and STEAM activities.
Camp details: Summer of Wonder Camp includes outdoor games, in-house field trips, gardening, tech hour, interactive games, STEAM activities, challenges, and projects.
Camp open dates: June 1–5, June 8–12, June 22–26, July 13–17, July 20–24, and July 27–31.
The Remnant Youth Leadership Academy — RYLA ⌄
Location: Zephyrhills, FL
Address: ZFA Church Family Life Center, 36322 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Email: [email protected]
Website: theremnantleadership.com/ryla
Age group: 5th–12th grade
The Remnant Youth Leadership Academy is a Christ-centered leadership academy focused on Biblical identity, character formation, emotional healing and confidence, public speaking and leadership development, and college and career readiness.
Schedule: Meets weekly.
Beginning August 2026: RYLA meets Monday and Wednesday from 9:30am–2:30pm. 3×3 Basketball / Selah Dance meets Thursday from 10:00am–2:00pm.
Unique Blessings Learning Center Florida ⌄
Location: Zephyrhills, FL
Address: 4851 6th Street, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone: 813-492-5141
Email: [email protected]
Website: uniqueblessingslearningcenter.com
Hours: 9:00am–3:00pm or 7:00am–5:00pm
Unique Blessings Learning Center Florida offers a home education learning pod, STEAM summer camp, and literacy, logic, and strategy learning.
Liberty Scholars / Lakeland Scholars ⌄
Location: Plant City, FL
Address: 2505 W Granfield Ave, Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: (813) 703-2474 / 316-900-2283
Email: [email protected]
Website: lakelandscholars.com
Age group: 3rd grade through college
Liberty Scholars / Lakeland Scholars is a homeschool co-op and tutoring center in Plant City that supports neurodivergent students. They offer in-person classes, online classes, and online booking.
Summer camp: June and July, Monday–Thursday from 8:30am–3:00pm, with STEM projects, arts and crafts, and outdoor games.
STEEL Home School Co-op ⌄
Location: Lutz, FL
Address: Grosso Music & Fine Arts, 102 Lake Hobbs Road, Lutz, FL 33548
STEEL Home School Co-op is a Christian homeschool co-op. S.T.E.E.L. stands for Students Teaching Elevated Education and Learning. The program nurtures the whole child with core academics, music, and fine arts.
Tampa Bay Community Homeschool ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: Iglesia Bautista de Carrollwood, 2905 Smitter Road, Tampa, FL 33618
Email: [email protected]
Website: tampabaycommunityhomeschool.com
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:15am–2:15pm
Age group: Grades 4 through high school
Tampa Bay Community Homeschool is a faith-based hybrid homeschool co-op with two-day, a-la-carte options.
Kingdom Learning Alliance ⌄
Location: Land O’ Lakes, FL
Address: 5513 School Rd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 563-9440
Email: [email protected]
Website: klafl.org
Kingdom Learning Alliance is a hybrid homeschool co-op using both online curriculum and traditional in-person teaching. Art options are also available.
Location note: Across from the post office, on the property of Hope City Church.
Homeschoolers with Heart ⌄
Location: Brandon, FL
Address: Dancing for a Difference, 1076 E Brandon Blvd #109, Brandon, FL 33511
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/share/1EZf28oF8i
Age group: PreK–12
Homeschoolers with Heart is a co-op with fall semester class options.
Fall schedule: Wednesdays, September 9–December 9, 2026.
9:30–10:25: Fairytale Adventures ages 3–6, Magic Treehouse ages 7+, and Cosmetology Part A ages 12+.
10:30–11:25: Little Explorers: Animals and Habitats ages 3–6, Fairytale Studies ages 6–8, Minecraft: North America ages 8+, and High School Biology ages 12+.
12:00–12:55: Spelling ages 8+, Cambridge Global Perspectives ages 12+, and High School Spanish ages 12+.
1:00–1:55: Travel Around America: 50 States Study ages 8+, English 1 ages 11+, and Fitness & Nutrition ages 12+.
2:00–2:55: High School Astronomy ages 12+.
Tampa Bay HEAT ⌄
Location: Valrico, FL
Address: Centerpoint Church, 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave., Valrico, FL 33594
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: TAMPABAYHEAT.ORG
Tampa Bay HEAT is a homeschool organization offering summer camps with a wide variety of academic and enrichment programs.
Programs listed: Wild Kratts Training Course, Painting with Purpose, A Day with Jane Austen, Sketch the Summer, Around the World, Girl’s Self-Esteem & Self-Care, Back Handspring Clinic, Special Effects Makeup Workshop, Wize Robotics, Harry Potter: Wizarding World of Discovery, Puppet Theatre Workshop, Piano Intro, ASL Immersion, Summer Vocal Intensive, Vet Workshop, Astronomers Summer Program, STEAM Summer Fun, Scriptwriting Clinic, Minecraft Coding Academy, Tennis Workshop, and more.
Thrive Communities ⌄
Location: New campus in Carrollwood
Email: [email protected]
Website: learnatthrive.com
Facebook: facebook.com/share/1AV6z9mujL
Thrive Communities offers a drop-off program for history, science, literature, and art.
Bradenton: K–12th, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am–2:00pm near 41 & Manatee.
Tampa: K–8th, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am–2:00pm near Nixon Rd and W Linebaugh Ave.
Home Connections @ Life Academy ⌄
Location: Apollo Beach, FL
Address: Apollo Beach Racquet Club
Phone: Jessica: 813-830-1282 / Melissa: 409-201-5259 / Kaitlin: 563-543-5755
Facebook: facebook.com/share/1DqtacufaW
Registration: forms.gle/DYgQSo63gmuMCL5g9
Hours: Monday–Thursday
Age group: PreK–12, ages 5–18
Home Connections @ Life Academy offers homeschool classes taught by certified educators.
Class options: Art, critical thinking, PE/yoga, sewing, crafts, cooking, tea time, STEM, music, computer skills, math enrichment, ELA enrichment, writing enrichment, private tutoring, and small group tutoring.
Program note: 7-week program with reading, math, and home economics.
Apogee St Pete ⌄
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
Address: 600 49th Street North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: (724) 431-7555
Email: [email protected]
Website: apogeestpete.com
Age group: Ages 5–12
Apogee St Pete offers an alternative to traditional school and focuses on fostering self-driven passion for learning. Their approach centers on preparing kids for life, not just the next test or grade.
Ahava Microschool / Ahava Nature School ⌄
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Email: [email protected]
Website: ahavanatureschool.org
Ahava Microschool / Ahava Nature School is a nonprofit reimagining education for children who learn in ways traditional classrooms are not designed to support. Their model is holistic, emotionally safe, and accessible.
Darby Christian Academy ⌄
Location: Dade City, FL
Address: 14745 Bellamy Brothers Blvd, Dade City, FL 33523
Phone: (352) 588-2440
Email: [email protected]
Website: darbychristianacademy.com
Darby Christian Academy is a hybrid school with two days on campus and three days homeschooling. Their approach follows the Classical / Charlotte Mason tradition.
Teach Leaf LLC ⌄
Location: Wesley Chapel / New Tampa
Phone: 813-727-1569
Email: [email protected]
Website: teachleaf.com
Age group: Kindergarten
Teach Leaf LLC offers a Kindergarten Pod focused on reading and writing. The program has a small class size of up to 5 students and is run by Melissa Goebel, an educator with 19 years of experience and a Florida Certified Teacher.
Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, August–May, from 9:30am–11:15am or 11:30am–1:15pm.
Hope Grove Educational Services ⌄
Location: Brooksville, FL
Address: Brooksville, FL 34602
Phone: (703) 586-8426
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/share/1CnLcBKkHz
Age group: Ages 5–12
Hope Grove Educational Services is an out-of-system SEL program for girls in Hernando County. The program meets in the community and in nature, with a focus on hands-on learning, nature, art, and entrepreneurship.
Program options: Small hybrid program, homeschool pod, STEM days, art days, outdoor play days, Hope Grove Girls Circle, and hybrid drop-off in Brooksville.
Hours: Meets 3 times weekly; hybrid option meets 2–3 days a week.
LILLY Learning Center ⌄
Location: Zephyrhills, FL
Address: 38056 Daughtery Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
Service areas: Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, Pasco, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, Lutz, Brooksville, and Tampa.
Phone: (813) 212-5387
Email: [email protected]
Website: lillyedu.org
LILLY Learning Center, part of LILLY Education Foundation, is a nonprofit learning center supporting diverse learners, homeschool families, and educators.
Languages: English and Spanish.
A Wild Home ⌄
Location: Brooksville, FL
Address: 241 Pryor Street, Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: +57 4 3410229
Email: [email protected]
Website: awildhome.org
A Wild Home is a nature-connected, permaculture-designed learning space for children, families, and community. Their program uses Rooted Wildschooling curriculum from a National Geographic Certified Educator.
Hours: Wild School meets Tuesdays from 10:00am–2:00pm and Thursdays from 10:00am–2:00pm.
Freedom Montessori Academy ⌄
Location: Thonotosassa, FL
Service areas: Plant City, Dover, Thonotosassa, Zephyrhills, Seffner, Wesley Chapel, Dade City, and more.
Phone: (941) 726-7129
Email: [email protected]
Website: sites.google.com/view/freedom-montessori-academy/home
Freedom Montessori Academy is a private tutoring company with an eco-program registered with the Wildlife Federation. They offer a holistic education program that balances academics and play, with homeschool enrichment available.
32:8 Learning ⌄
Address: 913 S Parsons Ave, Suite D, Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-310-1368
Emails: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: 328learning.com
Facebook: 32:8 Learning
Educational program with Miss Alyssa as instructor. They enhance the homeschooling journey with expert guidance tailored to each child’s needs. Their dedicated teachers offer specialized instruction within small group learning pods to fill gaps and provide additional challenges, supporting flexible, personalized education. They serve as a valuable resource for targeted assistance and individualized support, whether for specific topics, extra practice, or exploring new interests.
Tutoring options: Full Time, Part Time, and Hourly Tutoring.
Class Source of Tampa, Inc. ⌄
Address: 19501 Holly Lane, Lutz, FL 33548
Phone: (813) 444-3920
Email: [email protected] (additional: [email protected])
Website: class-source.com
Class Source of Tampa is a Veteran Home Education-Led Class Program offering over 40 classes each year for elementary, middle, and high school homeschoolers.
Covenant Academy ⌄
Location: Pinellas Park, FL
Address: 5495 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: (727) 317-5526 / (727) 542-6294
Website: covenantacademyfl.org
Facebook: Covenant Academy Florida
Age group: Kindergarten through 10th grade
Covenant Academy is a Christian, classically inspired, private school offering students a college-preparatory education on a college-like schedule. They are a certified University-Model® school (UMSI) accredited with Cognia.
Program options: Three day hybrid program on campus Monday, Wednesday, and Friday with parent instruction at home Tuesday and Thursday. They also offer a five day option.
Covenant Academy was officially incorporated in spring 2015 and opened in August of that year. Their mission is to partner with parents to cultivate students’ passion for God, Christian character, and pursuit of wisdom.
Doctors of Academics Learning Academy ⌄
Riverview Campus: 1503 S US Hwy 301, Tampa, FL 33619
Brandon Campus: 1106 N Parsons Ave, Brandon, FL 33510
Phone: (813) 856-9679
Email: [email protected]
Website: doctorsofacademics.com
Facebook: Doctors of Academics Learning Academy
Doctors of Academics is a Private Christian School serving Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, also offering tutoring services since 2015 for students enrolled in Preschool through 6th grade. Features small class sizes, low student-to-teacher ratio, faith-based curriculum, individualized learning, family partnership, and Parent Teacher Association.
They offer face-to-face academic sessions throughout the Tampa Bay area and virtually across the U.S. in reading, writing, and math (individual and small group settings).
Hours: School Mon–Fri 7:40 AM–2:30 PM; Tutoring Mon–Fri 2:30 PM–6:00 PM.
Freedom Friends Learning ⌄
Address: 405 1st Avenue Southwest, Largo, FL 33770 (also referenced: 2470 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764)
Phone: (813) 445-3346
Email: [email protected]
Website: freedomfriendslearning.org
Facebook: Freedom Friends Homeschool Hybrid
Instagram: @freedomfriendsfl
Hours: Mon 9:00am–4:00pm, Tue 9:00am–4:00pm, Wed 9:00am–3:00pm, Thu Closed, Fri By Appointment, Sat–Sun Closed
Freedom Friends Learning is a homeschool community offering a hands-on, interest-led program empowering children to take ownership of their learning. Programs include a Cheer Team that meets 4 Mondays each month plus gym practices for stunts, tumbling, dance, and team building.
Freedom Friends Dance Academy: A boutique homeschool dance program based in Largo, offering focused training in technique, performance, and choreography.
Drama programs: Rehearsals on Mondays 2:00–3:00pm in Clearwater.
Note: Payments are non-refundable.
Gulfport Co-Op ⌄
Location: Gulfport, FL
Website: gulfportcoop.com
Gulfport Co-Op is a network of homeschoolers offering specialized enrichment classes and activities in arts, physical education, and natural exploration, as well as educational topics such as math, reading, writing, current events, and public speaking.
Programs: Nature Walk + Art (K–5th, $75/month), STEM Challenge (1st–8th, $40/session), Pottery & Creating with Clay (K–8th, $240/4 weeks), Physical Education (K–12th, $35/session), Public Speaking & Civics (3rd–8th, $160/8 weeks), Martial Arts (K–5th, $240/8 weeks), Painting (1st–5th, $200/4 weeks), Garden Club (K–5th, $20/session), Horseback Riding (3rd–8th, $210/month), Horsemanship (ages 7+, $400/month), and CoastLab Kids — a 12-week semester blending STEAM labs with skimboarding/surfing and skateboarding ($475/semester).
Ivory & Sage Homeschool ⌄
Location: Brooksville, FL (Ivory & Sage Homestead)
Phone: (352) 403-2058
Email: [email protected]
Website: ivoryandsagehomeschool.com
Facebook: Ivory & Sage Homeschool
Instagram: @ivory_sage_homeschool
Ivory & Sage Homeschool is a homeschool program based in Brooksville that hosts hands-on learning experiences, Discovery Days, and fun gatherings. They offer hands-on learning and traditional skills education.
Events: “An Evening for Ladies: Aprons & Appetizers” — adult-only events with backyard evenings featuring food, conversation, and crafting at the Ivory & Sage Homestead. Free “Back to School Book Fair” — a cozy, family-friendly event welcoming everyone whether they’re coming with kids or not.
Learn To Thrive Education & Resource Center ⌄
Location: Brandon, FL
Phone: 813-330-7217
Email: [email protected]
Website: Learn To Thrive Education & Resource Center
Facebook: Learn To Thrive Education
Learn To Thrive is a student-centered microschool for nontraditional learners. It is a tutoring-based program emphasizing academic advancement, confidence building, leadership qualities, and life skills development for students facing academic or social challenges.
Currently has 2026–2027 open enrollment.
Libertas Homeschool Collective ⌄
Address: 32676 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Contact: Renee Gresen
Phone: 727-424-1142
Email: [email protected]
Website: libertashomeschool.com
Facebook group: Libertas Homeschool Collective
Libertas is a Classical Christian homeschool co-op offering weekly classes, enrichment, community, and Christ-centered fellowship while parents remain the primary educators.
Plant City Homeschool Collective (PCHC) / Foundations Fine Arts Academy ⌄
Address: 302 Carey St., Plant City, FL 33563
Email: [email protected]
Website: plantcityhomeschool.org
Facebook: Plant City Homeschool Collective
PCHC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that connects homeschooling families through enrichment experiences, community events, and hands-on learning opportunities designed to support the education already happening at home. Tagline: “Homeschooling is Better Together.”
PCHC was built on a strong, community-centered, parent-present model. Their Learning Enrichment Sessions offer curated, small-group classes led by approved facilitators and experienced teachers.
Foundations Fine Arts Academy: An independent drop-off enrichment program operating in partnership with PCHC, designed for homeschool students who thrive in a small-group learning environment. Program highlights include Fine Arts and creative expression, Physical education and movement, Applied science and hands-on learning, Self-directed study hall for homeschool work, and a small group environment.
RISE Learning Studio ⌄
Location: Lithia, FL
Email: [email protected]
Website: riselearningfl.org
Linktree: linktr.ee/riselearningfl
Facebook: RISE Learning Studio
Age group: Kinder–12th grade
RISE stands for Resilience, Innovation, Stewardship, Enterprise. They offer flexible, hybrid learning with a personalized, hands-on approach.
Programs: Upper Primary Hybrid (3rd–5th, 2 days/week), Middle Grades Hybrid (6th–8th, 2 days/week), High School Hybrid (9th–12th, 1 day/week), Part Time Nature and Field Studies (K–12th, 3 days/month), Part Time Enrichment (K–8th), and Assessments & Portfolio packages.
Focus: ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies through novel studies, project-based learning, and real-world application.
🎵 Music
Jam Room Music ⌄
Address: 1040 E. Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596
Phone: 813-709-7822
Email: [email protected]
Website: jamroommusic.com
Facebook: Jam Room Music
Instagram: @jamroomtampa
Music education provider with rock bands forming including Rock Band Teen (13–18), Rock Band Youth (8–12), and Adult Rock Band. Their philosophy is “Music is better when you play it together.” They offer opportunities to join a band, learn to play together, with set lists focused on core learning.
Motive Music Therapy, LLC ⌄
Address: 3347 S Westshore Blvd, Suite #3, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 402-0305
Email: [email protected]
Website: motivemusictherapy.com
Facebook: Motive Music Therapy
Instagram: @motivemusictherapy
Specialized Services and Elective Courses provider offering individual and group music therapy services ranging from pediatric to older adult populations. As a board-certified music therapist, they proudly serve the Tampa Bay Area. Available Online/Virtual & In Person.
Mullins Music ⌄
Address: 5736 Missouri Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone: 727-841-4704
Email: [email protected]
Website: mullinsmusic.org
Facebook: Mullins Music
Instagram: @mullinsmusicfl
Mullins Music offers quality music education to students of all ages regardless of ability, background, or personal circumstances. Lessons available in piano, guitar, voice, saxophone, drums, and more. Available In Person, Individual & Group settings.
Music Showcase ⌄
Address: 402 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-685-5998
Email: [email protected]
Website: musicshowcaseonline.com
Facebook: Music Showcase
Music Showcase prides themselves on teaching all ages and experience levels for a wide variety of musical instruments. Whether students are young or old, beginner or advanced, classical pianist or rock star guitarist, they have a teacher available. Their teachers have a degree in music or significant teaching and performance experience and provide consistent feedback and goal setting for each student’s progress. Available Online options.
Music with Nona Lisa ⌄
Location: Valrico / Brandon area
Phone: 813-928-0905
Website: music-with-nona-lisa.com
Facebook: Music with Nona Lisa
Music with Nona Lisa offers twice-weekly music classes hand-tailored to preschool, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade level children. Each weekly class begins with a theme and all music and materials revolve around it.
Manipulatives, finger and hand puppets, felt story boards, scarves, parachutes, and classroom instruments are utilized to assist in teaching steady beat and rhythm, as well as music-focused books, circle games, and lots of singing and dancing to appropriate and uplifting music.
New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy ⌄
Address: 10691 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: 813-994-2452
Email: [email protected]
Website: newtampappa.com
Facebook: New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy
Age group: Kindergarten through high school
New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy welcomes both beginners and advanced pianists. Their concept-based approach teaches students how to play the piano with skill while helping them understand music as a language.
Offerings: Private piano lessons, group classes, yearly assessments, Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exam preparation, recitals, community outreach concerts, and summer camps.
Nicolex Music Island ⌄
Location: Teaches online
Phone: 727-698-7827
Email: [email protected]
Website: nicolexmusic.com
Facebook: Nicolex Music Island
Instagram: @nicolexmusic1
Age group: Ages 7–80
Music Education service that provides music lessons through virtual/online platforms for Piano, Guitar, Drums, Ukulele, and Vocal students. With over 20 years of teaching experience (since 2010), the instructor (Nicole Cognato) holds a Master’s degree and has had a background check.
Subjects: Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, and Ukulele.
Availability: Sunday–Thursday, 12pm–9pm EST by appointment only.
Curriculum: Music theory, reading notation, and practical techniques. They offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Plant City Music Lessons ⌄
Address: Located inside Drawdy’s Dance School, 702 S. Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563
Phone: 813-473-2859
Email: [email protected]
Website: plantcitymusiclessons.com
Facebook: Plant City Music Lessons
Plant City Music Lessons offers voice, piano, guitar, drums, ukulele, bass, and violin lessons to the Plant City, FL area. Available Online/Virtual & In Person, Individual options.
StPeteMusicLessons.com ⌄
Address: 6828 Stones Throw Cir N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-304-5669
Website: stpetemusiclessons.com
Music lessons provider serving the St. Petersburg area.
Tampa Bay Music Academy ⌄
Address: 4941 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, FL 33558
Phone: 813-445-3125
Email: [email protected]
Website: tampabaymusicacademy.com
Facebook: Tampa Bay Music Academy
Instagram: @tbmusicacad
Tampa Bay Music Academy has served the Tampa Bay Area for over 20 years, with Director Daniel Joiner and his team of talented teachers. They guarantee the highest quality music education with the most qualified, educated, and experienced teachers.
Lessons offered: Piano, Voice, Guitar, Violin, Drums, Cello, Saxophone, Viola, and more.
Service areas: Most students come from Odessa, Lutz, Citrus Park, Westchase, and Land O’ Lakes, but they also serve students from New Port Richey, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Carrollwood, and South Tampa.
The Vibe Music Store ⌄
Address: 6126 US Hwy 41 N, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Phone: 813-641-2016
Website: thevibemusicstore.com
Facebook: The Vibe Music Store
Instagram: @vibemusicstore
The Vibe Music Store is a locally-owned and operated music store offering one-on-one instruction to students having already graduated Kindergarten. More information about instructors available on their website.
Inspire Studios ⌄
Land O’ Lakes: 21434 Carson Drive, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Spring Hill: 10403 Tassel St, Spring Hill, FL 34608
Phone: 352-410-3332
Email: [email protected]
Website: inspirestudiosfl.com
Facebook: Inspire Studios
A family-owned education center offering homeschool classes, music lessons, musical theatre, and private tutoring since 2008, serving the Tampa Bay community. Recognized as ‘Everyday Hero’ by Bay News 9, voted ‘Hometown Heroes’ by WTIS, and awarded the ‘Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition’.
Approach: Creative Learning, Flexible Learning Environment, Microschool Setting, Hybrid Learning Model, inspired by Waldorf and Montessori.
Hours (Land O’ Lakes): Mon 10:30am–3:30pm, Tue 10:30am–8:00pm, Wed 10:30am–3:30pm, Thu 10:30am–8:00pm, Fri 10:30am–3:30pm.
Hours (Spring Hill): Mon/Wed 5:00–8:00pm, Fri 1:30–8:00pm.
Service areas: Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
MusiCare Education ⌄
Location: Largo and Palm Harbor, FL
Address: 405 First Ave SW, Largo, FL 33770
Additional location: Grace Community Church Sanctuary, 2255 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Phone: (305) 469-9686
Email: [email protected]
Website: musicare.us
MusiCare Education is a music education company directed by Mrs. Jessica Schubert, who holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Florida Gulf Coast University and is certified in K–12 Music Education in Florida.
Programs: Pinellas Christian Homeschool Choir, Homeschool Music Class, and Homeschool Show Choir.
PCHC: Wednesdays from 1:00–2:00pm. Advanced Chamber Choir is audition-only and meets Wednesdays from 2:00–3:00pm. Start date listed as August 26, 2026.
Homeschool Music Class: Mondays from 9:30–10:15am for Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Homeschool Show Choir: Mondays from 10:30–11:30am for middle and high schoolers.
Age group: 9+/3rd grade and up for PCHC; Kindergarten through 5th grade for Music Class; middle and high schoolers for Show Choir.
Citrus Park Music School ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 6565 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33625
Phone: (813) 418-7953
Website: citrusparkmusicschool.com
Citrus Park Music School offers lessons in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, flute, brass, and more.
Trial lesson: First lesson free.
Creative Keys Music School — Tampa ⌄
Location: Tampa-Carrollwood and Dunedin, FL
Address: 11014 N Dale Mabry, Tampa-Carrollwood
Additional location: 1602 Achieva Way, Dunedin
Phone: 813-825-7409
Website: creativekeysinc.com
Creative Keys Music School offers vocal camp, Camp Creative, private lessons year-round, and Homeschool Elementary Music Explorers.
Music Explorers: A 6-week homeschool elementary music session where students explore piano, guitar, violin, rhythm instruments, note reading, rhythm, and music symbols.
Hours: Music Explorers meets Wednesdays from 11:00–11:45am in Tampa and 12:00–12:45pm in Dunedin.
Age group: Ages 6–10 for Music Explorers.
Music Lesson with Dr. May ⌄
Phone: 626-873-6706
Email: [email protected]
Music Lesson with Dr. May offers piano, bassoon, and vocal lessons. Students can play and sing music while also learning music theory.
Trial lesson: First lesson free.
Hudson Music Studio / Hudson Piano Studio ⌄
Location: Valrico-based; in-home, in-studio, virtual, and Tampa Bay area lessons.
Phone: 813-625-4465
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Website: hudsonpianostudio.com / thehudsonmusicstudio.com
Hudson Music Studio / Hudson Piano Studio offers in-home, in-studio, and virtual lessons in piano, voice, drums, strings including cello, and guitar.
Instructor: Derek Hudson.
The Lesson Company ⌄
Location: Land O’ Lakes and Wesley Chapel, FL
Address: 5513 School Rd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
Additional location: 5268 Village Market Dr, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Phone: 813-435-3055
Website: TheLessonCompany.com
The Lesson Company offers private music lessons, group art classes, music and art summer camps, and a free trial lesson.
Hallie’s Studio ⌄
Location: Carrollwood, Tampa Bay area, and online
Website: halliesstudio.com
Age group: Ages 3 and up for flute; ages 0–5 for Music Together®.
Hallie’s Studio offers weekly private flute lessons and group classes using Suzuki and traditional methods. Music Together® is also available for young children.
Hours: Suzuki flute group classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Grosso Music & Fine Arts ⌄
Location: Lutz, FL
Address: 102 Lake Hobbs Road, Lutz, FL 33548
Website: grossomusic.com
Grosso Music & Fine Arts is adding a location in the fall and planning to offer Musical Theatre. They also host STEEL Home School Co-op.
🎨 Art
Allison Milliron Art Studio ⌄
Location: Brandon, FL
Location note: Near S. Kings & Bloomingdale; also referenced near New Tampa / south Wesley Chapel.
Phone: 813-809-5277
Website: allisonmilliron.com / allisonmilliron.com/summer-art-camps
Age group: Ages 3.5–15
Allison Milliron Art Studio is a small art studio with only 6 students per class. Programs include ARTSTART, ARTMIX, Paint the Masters: Matisse, drop-in classes, and kids summer art camps.
ARTSTART: For ages 3.5–6 with a parent; 8 weeks of Matisse-inspired projects.
ARTMIX: 6–8 weeks of drawing, painting, and mixed media inspired by Henri Matisse.
Paint the Masters: Weekly elementary, weekly teen, every-other-week teen, and weekly drop-in options.
Summer camps: 4-day Monday–Thursday camps and Friday Remix camps.
Camp schedule: June 1–5 Calder; June 8–12 Gauguin; June 15–19 Van Gogh; June 22–26 Rousseau; June 29–July 3 Degas; July 6–10 Monet; July 13–17 Signac/Seurat; July 20–23 Thiebaud.
Hours: ARTSTART Tuesdays 10:00–10:45am; ARTMIX options on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; summer camps Monday–Thursday 9:30am–12:30pm for ages 7–10, Monday–Thursday 1:00–4:00pm for ages 11–15, and Friday Remix 9:30am–12:30pm for ages 7–15.
ARC3 Creatives ⌄
Address: 8420 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 420, Largo, FL 33771
Phone: 727-437-2679
Email: [email protected]
Website: arc3creatives.com
Facebook: ARC3 Creatives — Resin Art School
ARC3 Creatives is a resin studio with space for workshops, homeschool classes, and creation of memorial resin keepsakes. Each week features a blend of painting, art history or life sciences, and exciting crafts—no two classes are the same. Students learn about famous artists, use art to understand life sciences principles, and explore new techniques.
Class series: Advanced Resin Classes, Teen Resin Classes (ages 13+, 6 weeks), and Saturday Resin Classes (6 weeks).
Schedule: Flexible scheduling once or twice per week with small groups, personalized attention, and supplies included (some optional projects may require materials fees).
Twinkle Art Studio ⌄
Location: Valrico, FL
Website: twinkleartstudio.com / twinkleartstudio.com/book-online
Age group: Ages 6–14
Twinkle Art Studio offers art summer sessions with themed options for different age groups.
Summer sessions listed: Mixed Media, Art in Wonderland, Paint Your Heart Out, Cartoon Creations, and Dollhouse Design.
Hours: Monday–Thursday; morning session 10:00am–noon and afternoon session 2:00–4:00pm.
Painted Leaf Art & Exploration Studio ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 15929 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33549
Email: [email protected]
Website: paintedleafstudio.com
Painted Leaf Art & Exploration Studio is a kids art studio that offers art camps.
Overflow Fine Arts ⌄
Location: Valrico, FL
Address: 4929 Bell Shoals Rd, Valrico, FL 33596-7108
Email: [email protected]
Website: overflowfinearts.com
Overflow Fine Arts is a nonprofit organization established in 2017 that offers summer programs.
The Art of Science Camp / The Art of Science, LLC ⌄
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL
Address: 301 37th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
Phone: (727) 309-1766
Email: [email protected]
Website: theartofsciencellc.com
Age group: K–5th grade
The Art of Science Camp / The Art of Science, LLC integrates art and science with hands-on activities for kids. They offer 10 themed weeks, online booking, and in-person classes.
💃 Dance
Dance Quest International ⌄
Address: 853 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Phone: 813-842-1687
Email: [email protected]
Additional emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Website: dancequestintl.com
Facebook: Dance Quest
Instagram: @dancequestintl
Age group: Ages 2–18
Dance Quest International’s QUEST is to create a family that encompasses unity and community, encouraging dancers to grow spiritually from the inside out while equipping their God-given artistic, performance, and technical abilities.
Class genres: Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Acro, Technique/Skills/Strength, and Tap.
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 13976 West Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635
Phone: 813-749-7001
Email: [email protected]
Website: ovationsdanceoftampa.com
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa offers dance, musical theatre, ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, modern, voice, acting, Tiny Tots, privates, a pre-professional ballet and musical theatre program, homeschool ballet program, summer stock musicals, summer day camps, and dance intensives.
Programs listed: Disney Jungle Book KIDS, Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical, Princesses, Swifties, K-POP, and Golden.
Hours: Ages 3–6 meet 9:00am–noon; ages 7+ meet 9:00am–3:00pm.
Age group: Ages 5–12 for Disney Jungle Book; ages 13+ for Lightning Thief; ages 9+ for dance intensives.
Dance for Joy ⌄
Location: Riverview, FL
Address: 11691 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL
Website: DancingforJoy1.com
Dance for Joy recently opened a new studio and added new classes.
🎭 Theatre / Performing Arts
Into the Light Performing Arts, Inc. ⌄
Class Location: Northwood Clubhouse, 27248 Big Sur Dr., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Wesley Chapel area, near I-75 and SR56)
Phone: (813) 716-3454
Email: [email protected]
Facebook group: Into the Light Performing Arts, Inc.
Into the Light Performing Arts offers Social Skills Through Acting & Improv classes, Homeschool Musical Theatre, and summer camps (Moana Musical Theatre Camp and The Lion King Musical Theatre Camp) led by Jessica Hughes.
Skills targeted: Conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, perspective taking, empathy, character building, diction, vocal projection, improvisation, creativity, problem solving, team building, and presentation skills.
Classes use Biblical principles. Fun, interactive, hands-on improvisation and role play. Students of all abilities are welcome.
Class types: Improv, Drama, Acting, Vocal Performance, Dance, Tap, and Musical Theater. Available Online/Virtual & In Person, Individual & Group options.
SOLAAR (Society of Living Arts and Respite) ⌄
Address: New Hope, 10539 122nd Ave, Largo, FL 33773
Phone: (727) 370-5049
Website: solaarvillage.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:30am–4:30pm, Sat–Sun Closed
Rate: $40.00/hour for Part-Time Tutoring Services
Age group: Ages 6–18
SOLAAR provides engaging, hands-on learning experiences for children and families, dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment. They offer a wide range of educational and creative programs designed to inspire growth, foster creativity, and build community.
Classes: ONE-2-ONE Private Tutoring, fine arts enrichment in music, studio art, and Art History.
St. Pete Music, Acting, and Dance (St. Pete MAD) ⌄
Address: 5313 27th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707-5498
Phone: (727) 202-3268
Hours: Sun 1:00–6:00pm, Mon–Wed 5:30–8:00pm, Thu 5:30–8:00pm, Fri–Sat Closed
Tuition: $203.57/Semester
St. Pete MAD is a premier performing arts academy in St. Petersburg offering musical theater, acting, and dance programs for ages 4 through adulthood. Their expert-led classes focus on skill-building, confidence, and creativity, with performance opportunities at every level.
Programs by age: Ages 4–7 (Introductory classes), Ages 8–12 (Intermediate training in acting, singing, and dancing), Ages 13–17 (Advanced coaching with lead role opportunities), Ages 18+ (Classes for all experience levels).
Performance Tracks: DEBUT (7–9), BRAVO (9–12), ENCORE (13–17), and Broadway Bound (9–17) Elite performance team.
Southern Shakespeare Company — Shakespeare Man ⌄
Email: [email protected]
Website: southernshakespearefestival.org
Southern Shakespeare Company brings live Shakespeare to homeschool communities across Florida. Sessions are interactive and led by a professional actor and educator using performance, movement, and conversation.
Program note: Works for mixed-age groups and can connect to current studies or serve as a first introduction to Shakespeare.
Contact: Laura W. Johnson, Development Director.
🤸 Gymnastics
Jubilee Gymnastics ⌄
Location: Ruskin, FL
Address: 353 30th Street NE, Ruskin, FL 33570
Service areas: Wimauma, Sun City Center, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, and Riverview.
Phone: (813) 863-1168
Email: [email protected]
Website: jubileegym.com
Age group: 18 months–teens
Jubilee Gymnastics offers gymnastics classes and daytime homeschool classes. Camp options are available for ages 5+.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Hours: Daytime homeschool classes available.
Bay Area Gymnastics ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 13341 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635
Phone: (813) 336-4128
Bay Area Gymnastics is a gymnastics training center offering recreational classes, competitive teams, and afterschool options.
Apollo Beach Gymnastics Academy ⌄
Address: 11116 US Hwy 41 S, Gibsonton, FL 33534
Phone: 813-640-3547 (813-640-FLIP)
Email: [email protected]
Website: theabgacademy.com
Facebook: Apollo Beach Gymnastics Academy
Instagram: @abgymnasticsacademy
Offers homeschool/tumble and skill clinics. Their Home School program is designed for kids ages 6 and up, offered 2 days a week. Friday tumbling is for advanced tumblers only (working on back handsprings and beyond).
Open Gym: Saturday mornings 9:30–11:00am, plus Skill Clinics.
Suncoast Gymnastics Academy ⌄
Trinity address: 1720 Davenport Dr, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Wesley Chapel / Land O’ Lakes address: 2441 Old Cypress Creek Rd, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639
Odessa address: 11131 Cargo Ct, Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: 727-372-2211
Email: [email protected]
Website: suncoastgymnastics.com
Facebook: Suncoast Gymnastics Academy
Instagram: @suncoast_gymnastics_academy
Suncoast Gymnastics provides educational programs through physical activity with high standards for learning. They offer programs beginning at age 16 months and provide gymnastics, ninja, dance, tumbling, trampoline & competitive team. Tot time interactive play available for ages 16 months–5 years.
🥋 Martial Arts / Boxing
Ingram’s Karate ⌄
Carrollwood address: 11727 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
New Port Richey address: 4116 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655
Carrollwood phone: 813-969-4777
New Port Richey phone: 727-372-7673
Email: [email protected]
Website: ingramskarate.com
Facebook: Ingram’s Karate
Instagram: @ingramskarate
Age group: Ages 3 through adult
Ingram’s Karate specializes in working with students who have autism, ADHD, and other learning or behavioral differences. In addition to karate classes, they offer an after-school program that includes homework help, transportation, and fun weekly themed activities.
Lights Out Boxing Wesley Chapel ⌄
Address: 1704 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: 813-452-4134
Email: [email protected]
Website: lightsoutboxing.com
Facebook: Lights Out Boxing Wesley Chapel
Instagram: @lightsoutboxing_wc
Lights Out Boxing specializes in empowering youth and families through fitness, discipline, and community. Their homeschool program offers structured boxing and fitness classes designed to build confidence, focus, and resilience in children and teens. Programs run year-round, with small groups in the summer.
New Port Richey Judo Jujitsu Dojo ⌄
Location: Hudson, FL
Address: 10222 State Rd 52, Hudson, FL 34669
Phone: 727-379-1675
Website: newportricheyjudo.com
Age group: Kids, women, and men.
New Port Richey Judo Jujitsu Dojo empowers kids, women, and men through martial arts. Their programs help kids grow into disciplined leaders.
West Coast Karate ⌄
Phone: 813-399-9352
Website: westcoastkaratedojo.com
West Coast Karate offers homeschool karate classes and summer camp with karate, park and water days, and field trips.
Summer dates: June 1–5, June 8–12, June 15–19, June 22–26, July 6–10, July 27–31, and August 3–7.
⚽ Sports / Fitness
Best Kids Tampa ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL 33545
Service areas: Lakeland, Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, North Tampa, and Tampa.
Phone: (813) 585-6557
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Always open.
Best Kids Tampa is a youth organization that develops athletic skillset and mindset through sports enrichment programs.
ELEV8 Performance ⌄
Address: 11539 Pyramid Drive, Odessa, FL (held at BCMF)
Phone: (410) 507-6498
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: ELEV8 Performance
Instagram: @mariaradelatlee
ELEV8 Performance, run by Coach Maria (Maria Radelat Lee), offers elite training for athletes and adults focused on strength, speed, and confidence.
Fall Youth Programs:
• Afterschool Kids Fit Class (ages 7–11, Tues & Thurs 3–4pm, $150/month)
• Homeschool Kids Fit Class (ages 7–11, Tues & Thurs 1–2pm, $150/month)
• Strength for Athletes (ages 12 & up, Mon/Wed/Fri 3:15–4:15pm, $175/month)
• Teen Strength program (Mon/Wed/Fri at 3:15pm, $175/month)
Precision Prep Archery ⌄
Address: 411 Lutie Drive, Brandon, FL
Phone: 719-351-4275
Email: [email protected]
Website: precisionpreparchery.com
Facebook: Precision Prep
Precision Prep Archery is run by certified archery coach Carrie Gabriel, who has been part of the coaching staff for two Florida state champion teams. They specialize in teaching children to use the Genesis compound bow through the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), focusing on the 11 fundamental steps of archery.
They have experience working with students on the autism spectrum and adapt teaching methods for students of all abilities.
Ranch BUILT Strength & Conditioning ⌄
Location: Odessa, FL
Facebook: Ranch BUILT Strength & Conditioning
Ranch BUILT leads both Speed & Agility training and Strength training in either group/team or individual sessions. Their primary focus is on building strong fundamentals, improving mechanics, and boosting confidence while keeping it fun and engaging. References athletic training, speed/agility, baseball instruction, and weightlifting.
YMCA — Tampa /Southwest Florida [Multiple Locations] ⌄
Website: tampaymca.org
Homeschool program page: Tampa YMCA Homeschool Program
The YMCA works to keep program costs low so more families have access to enrichment opportunities. They offer homeschool co-op classes, physical education (PE) classes, youth sports programs, tutoring, and Spanish-language summer camps. They also provide family-friendly gym memberships and group exercise classes.
Tampa Metro homeschool locations: Bob Sierra Youth & Family Center, North Brandon, South Tampa, Spurlino, and Plant City.
YMCA of Southwest Florida locations: Lakewood Ranch, Punta Gorda, Bradenton, Venice, and Englewood.
🏊 Swimming / Water Sports
Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers ⌄
Mailing address: PO Box 2382, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Phone: 727-642-6712
Email: [email protected]
Website: tampabaykayakanglers.org
Facebook: Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers
Age group: Ages 5 and up
Tampa Bay Kayak Anglers offers immersive, hands-on outdoor education experiences for homeschool families in the Tampa Bay area. Their Homeschool Fishing and Kayak Fishing classes blend physical activity, environmental science, and life skills.
Led by American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors, they provide all necessary equipment and each student receives their own fishing rod and reel combo to keep.
Watermelon Swim ⌄
Phone: +1 813-229-7946
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @watermelonswimfl
Locations:
• Lutz: 19509 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
• South Tampa: 3703 W McKay Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
• Wesley Chapel: 30016 County Line Rd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
• Riverview: 10459 Gibsonton Dr, Riverview, FL 33578
• Brooksville: 955 Candlelight Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601
Apollo Beach Racquet Club ⌄
Location: Apollo Beach, FL
Website: apollobeachswim.com
Apollo Beach Racquet Club offers swimming lessons.
Contact: Tyler Sultenfuss.
🐴 Animals / Farm / Equestrian / Nature
Wayward Mustang Horsemanship ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL 33625 / Gardner Road area (West Tampa — Westchase / Town and Country / Citrus Park)
Phone: 813-431-5167
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Wayward Mustang Horsemanship
Instagram: @waywardmustanghorsemanship
Age group: Ages 3 and up (Elementary, Middle, and High School)
Wayward Mustang offers riding lessons (beginner-intermediate) and educational classes/programs for homeschoolers. Founded in 2018, this family-owned business has been in the homeschool community for over two decades and offers private lessons, group lessons, hands-on classes, day camps, summer camps, and clubs.
Homeschool Horsemanship Class: A weekly class focused on the care and maintenance of horses, time in the saddle, and groundwork. Available during the school year from 9–11:30am on select days for ages 6 and up.
Programs: Horses 101 Class (10-week sessions) and a Saturday Horse Club.
Florida Farm School ⌄
Location: Dade City, FL
Address: 16736 Powerline Rd, Dade City, FL 33523
Service areas: Hernando, Pinellas, Polk, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties.
Phone: (352) 745-3276
Email: [email protected]
Website: floridafarmschool.org
Florida Farm School is a petting zoo, animal rescue, and farm school with the motto, “Sharing the fruits of our journey while planting seeds along the way.”
Pony Coach Riding Lessons ⌄
Location: New Port Richey, FL
Address: 9850 Arrow Dr, New Port Richey, FL
Phone: 727-557-7359
Age group: Best suited for children ages 7+
Pony Coach Riding Lessons offers Saturday Saddle Up.
Hours: 9:00am–12:00pm.
Date listed: January 3, 2026.
Bryant Manor EQ ⌄
Location: Brooksville, FL
Address: 19297 Ayers Rd, Brooksville, FL
Phone: (727) 457-8757
Email: [email protected]
Website: bryantmanoreq.com
Age group: Ages 7–13
Bryant Manor EQ is a horse riding school offering basic equine instruction, horseback riding, and a Homeschool Horse School program.
Program themes: May focuses on groundwork for horses; June focuses on liberty work with horses.
Hours: Four Wednesdays a month from 10:00am–1:00pm.
Enrollment contact: Anne at 727-777-5409. Text is listed as best.
Beyond the Swamp with Prehistoric Dan ⌄
Phone: 754-261-3361
Email: [email protected]
Website: beyondtheswamp.com
Beyond the Swamp with Prehistoric Dan offers animal education with up-close learning and age-tailored shows featuring alligators, snakes, turtles, and more.
Noe Worries Ranch ⌄
Location: Zephyrhills, FL
Address: 4607 Ryals Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
Website: noeworriesranch.com/little-farmers-class
Age group: Ages 4–8 for Little Farmers; 10+ for Teen Tuesday consideration.
Noe Worries Ranch offers weekly nature-based classes at the farm. Little Farmers STEAM Class includes animal, nature, and farm activities, live animal interactions, STEAM crafts or activities, and free play time.
Hours: Every Friday from 11:00am–1:00pm.
Forest and Hearth LLC ⌄
Location: Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: (727) 608-3937
Email: [email protected]
Website: forestandhearthllc.com
Forest and Hearth LLC offers herbal consultations, personalized herbal formulation, seasonal herbal workshops, children and family programs, energetic and seasons-inspired workshops/classes, and interpretive hikes.
🧪 STEM / Coding / Cooking
Code Ninjas Carrollwood ⌄
Address: 14349 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618
Code Ninjas Carrollwood offers Specialized After-School Education and Home Education Instructional Programs. Kids learn coding while creating their own games, building skills like confidence, logic, critical-thinking, and problem-solving.
JR Program: Serves ages 5–7 with age-appropriate activities.
CREATE Program: Serves ages 8–14 for more advanced skill development.
Mobile STEM Academy / Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation ⌄
Phone: 727-771-6000
Website: mobilestemacademy.com
Mobile STEM Academy provides students of all grade levels with STEM lessons, activities, and enrichment for on-site field trips.
Program note: They bring hands-on, high-energy science, technology, engineering, and math experiences directly to students.
Programs listed: Spring break and summer camps.
Code Ninjas Wesley Chapel ⌄
Address: 19038 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Suite B-2, Tampa, FL 33647
Phone: (813) 893-4067
Email: [email protected]
Website: codeninjas.com/fl-wesley-chapel
Age group: Ages 5–14
Code Ninjas is a coding center for kids where students build video games and learn to code.
Young Chefs Academy of Wesley Chapel / Lutz ⌄
Phone: (813) 574-2433
Website: wesleychapelfl.youngchefsacademy.com/culinary-camps
Age group: Ages 7–17
Young Chefs Academy of Wesley Chapel / Lutz offers culinary camps focused on cooking and baking basics, kitchen safety, creativity, teamwork, and culinary trends.
Program listed: Spring Culinary Camp.
🧠 Confidence / Social Skills / Executive Function
Girls With Confidence ⌄
Location: Lithia, FL
Address: 10540 Browning Road, Lithia, FL 33547
Service areas: Lithia, Brandon, Apollo Beach, South Tampa, Valrico, Riverview, and Tampa.
Phone: (813) 571-2002
Email: [email protected]
Website: girlswithconfidence.com / girlswithconfidence.com/summer_camps-_logistics
Age group: Grades K–12
Girls With Confidence helps girls develop positive self-esteem through workshops focused on strong self-esteem. Boys With Confidence is also listed.
Programs: All-day, week-long themed summer camps.
Child and Adolescent Psychology of Tampa Bay, LLC ⌄
Location: Carrollwood, Tampa, FL
Address: 14502 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
Website: childpsychtampa.com/groups
Age group: Co-ed, ages 13–18
Child and Adolescent Psychology of Tampa Bay, LLC offers group programs including Girls Friendship and Social Skills Group, PEERS® Social Skills Groups, Positive Psychology Group, Coping Skills for Young Children, and Teen Executive Function Skills Group.
Executive function skills: Planning, organization, time management, self-monitoring, and flexible thinking.
Program note: Ideal for ADHD and executive functioning deficits. Group size is listed as 5 max participants.
Hours listed: Mondays from 3:30–4:30pm for 8 weeks; July 14–18 from 9:00am–12:00pm.
Reminder
Program details, schedules, availability, scholarship/payment options, and pricing may change. Families should confirm directly with each provider and through EMA before registering.
📚 Academic / Tutoring / Reading
Elite Tutoring Services ⌄
Location: Online
Website: elite-tutoring-services.com
Instagram: instagram.com/elite.tutoring.services
Elite Tutoring Services offers online tutoring by Certified Reading Specialists. Their instruction is research-based and Orton-Gillingham aligned for students who struggle with reading, spelling, and writing.
Specializes in: Dyslexia and reading difficulties, Orton-Gillingham, phonemic awareness and phonics, fluency, spelling and comprehension, structured literacy, Science of Reading, confidence building, and explicit instruction.
Format: 1:1 sessions via Zoom; certified Dyslexia coach on staff.
Unlocking Potential Educational Services, LLC ⌄
Phone: (702) 218-8193
Email: [email protected]
Website: upedservices.com
Unlocking Potential Educational Services, LLC offers one-on-one tutoring in math and writing, small group classes, and online classes.
The Learning Nook ⌄
Location: Riverview, FL
Address: 11331 S US-301 Unit 102, Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: (813) 943-8168
Email: [email protected]
Website: thelearningnook.org
The Learning Nook is a tutoring center that combines fun, engaging daily activities with 2 hours of focused study and tutoring time. They are open all summer.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Ayni Learning ⌄
Address: 2107 E College Ave, Suite 3, Ruskin, FL 33570
Phone: (813) 263-8593
Email: [email protected]
Website: aynilearning.com
Facebook: Ayni Learning
Instagram: @aynilearning
Ayni Learning is an educational business designed to help students and their families succeed through personalized tutoring and homeschool services. Also offers enrichment courses.
DNA Academics Tutoring (Kristen Chiarella) ⌄
Location: Fort Myers / virtual
Phone: 239-427-3037
Instagram post: Kristen Chiarella tutor post
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Kristen Chiarella is a Certified Teacher K–12 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Literacy. She tutors ELA in all grade levels and offers Homeschool Support for ELA.
Services: Reading Comprehension, Essay Writing, SAT Test Prep, Phonics, and Fluency.
Foxtail Learning ⌄
Location: Tampa / Temple Terrace area
Sessions held at: Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive
Phone: 813-553-1601
Email: [email protected]
Website: foxtaillearning.com
Facebook: Foxtail Learning
Instagram: @foxtaillearning
Age group: Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle School
Foxtail Learning offers tutoring services available for all subjects in person in the Tampa, Florida area and online from anywhere in the United States. Tutoring at home or closer to home is available for an additional fee.
Member pricing: 25-minute session $25 or 50-minute session $50.
Non-member: 50-minute session $60.
KUMON of Odessa Trinity New Port Richey ⌄
Address: 2412 Merchant Ave, Odessa, FL 33556
Phone: (727) 877-0707
The Kumon Math & Reading Program is an afterschool program offered by Kumon of Odessa, located in the Odessa-Trinity area along State Road 54.
Reading Program: An individualized study program divided into five learning blocks (word building, sentence building, paragraph development, summary, and critical reading) designed to develop students’ reading comprehension abilities.
Literacy Launchpad (Becky Mossey — Reading Specialist) ⌄
Email: [email protected]
Website: literacylaunchpad.com
Instagram: @becky.mossey
Literacy Launchpad is a reading-focused tutoring service. Becky Mossey is a reading specialist with Florida teaching credentials and Orton-Gillingham based training.
Initial consult: Free — a scheduled call to create a personalized plan to help your child thrive as a reader.
Mrs. Drake — Tutor (Tracey Drake, MS / T.E.A.C.H. by Drake, LLC) ⌄
Phone: 727-416-1270
Age group: PreK–12th grade
Location: Services held at your house or local Library
T.E.A.C.H. by Drake, LLC provides educational services for PreK–12th grade with homeschooling and tutoring services. Tracey Drake is an accredited FL-DOE Special Education Teacher #1009042, specializing in disability education.
Education: Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and currently seeking doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction.
Ms. Becki’s Learning Pods (Becki Meek) ⌄
Location: Zephyrhills, FL (minutes from Wesley Chapel)
Phone: 813-841-3846
Age group: K–6 (with K–12 advising)
Ms. Becki is a Florida Certified Teacher offering customized K–6 learning pods and tutoring services. She is a Step Up For Students Direct Provider with evening and Saturday availability.
Services: 2-hour learning pods, 1:1 tutoring, intensive reading and math support, end-of-year testing/evaluation, and academic advising K–12.
Pricing: Part-time tutoring $360 (six 45-min sessions), $1,500/semester for group tutoring, $50/hour individual, and $600 for Saturday School.
SolRise Learning Academy ⌄
Location: Riverview, FL
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: SolRise Learning Academy
SolRise Learning Academy’s tagline is “Where confidence rises & minds shine.” Tutoring services are led by Ms. Gonzalez, a certified math teacher with 12 years of classroom experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Summer Math Tutoring Program: Tues/Wed/Thurs from June 9 – July 30 (8-week course), with hours available 10am–6pm.
Pricing: One-on-one private sessions $70/hour or $35/30 min (virtual or in-person). Small group sessions (2–4 students) $45 per student per hour at Riverview Library or Southshore Library.
Verzatile Tutoring ⌄
Phone: 813-444-3398
Email: [email protected]
Website: VerzatileTutoring.com
Age group: K–12
Verzatile Tutoring offers live, interactive, one-on-one private tutoring for K–12 students.
Subjects: Science, language, math, and test prep.
Science: Physical Science, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, General Chemistry I & II, and Organic Chemistry I & II.
Language: K–12 Reading, ELA, French, Haitian Creole, and Sign Language.
Math: K–12 Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, and Geometry.
Test prep: GED and Real Estate Exam.
Chameleon Kids ⌄
Location: Online
Phone: 407-270-1170
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/share/1HzGKGv2GG
Age group: K–8
Chameleon Kids offers online tutoring and student success support for K–8 learners while also empowering parents.
Staff: Karen Gonzalez and Jennifer Gay, both Certified in Special Education.
Consultation: Free parent consult available.
Huntington Learning Center ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 1726 S Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33629
Phone: (813) 922-8160
Website: huntingtonhelps.com/locations/south-tampa-fl
Huntington Learning Center offers tutoring and test prep, including ACT, SAT, and state test preparation.
Sylvan Learning — Riverview ⌄
Location: Riverview, FL
Address: 13444 Boyette Rd., Riverview, FL 33569
Phone: (813) 543-5309
Email: [email protected]
Website: sylvanlearning.com/locations/us/fl/riverview-tutoring/riverview
Sylvan Learning in Riverview offers personalized tutoring, test prep, and homework help.
🌴 UA Scholarship Direct Pay Providers
🧠 Speech / Therapy / Mental Health / Special Needs
Play On Words Therapy Solutions ⌄
Location: Online
Phone: 813-220-2730
Website: playonwordstherapysolutions.com
Age group: Ages 5–13+
Play On Words Therapy Solutions offers online social skills groups, including Girls Only and Boys Only groups. Group options are available for ages 5–8, 9–12, and 13+.
Girls Only: Ages 5–8 Tuesdays at 2:30; ages 9–12 Wednesdays at 4:00; ages 13+ Thursdays at 3:00.
Boys Only: Ages 5–8 Tuesdays at 12:30; ages 9–12 Wednesdays at 2:30; ages 13+ Thursdays at 11:00.
Funding/payment note: UA direct pay provider.
REConnections DIR Center ⌄
Location: Trinity, FL
Address: 2144 Duck Slough Blvd, Suite 101, Trinity, FL 34655
Phone: (727) 279-5371
Email: [email protected]
Website: RECDIRCenter.com
REConnections DIR Center offers virtual and in-center speech services in a fun, play-based environment. Services include speech and language therapy focused on regulation, engagement and attention, communication and speech, executive functioning, motor skills, and support for disabled and neurodivergent children.
Funding/payment note: FES-UA direct pay provider
Debra Medina LMHC / Turn the Page Therapy ⌄
Location: North Tampa / Lutz
Phone: (813) 336-1918
Website: turnthepagether.com
Debra Medina LMHC / Turn the Page Therapy offers children and teen therapy with a neuro-affirming approach. Support areas include social and behavioral issues and school avoidance. Free consultations are available.
Funding/payment note: UA direct pay provider for mental health services.
123 ABA Services ⌄
Location: Tampa, FL
Address: 3408 S Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33629
Website: 123ABAtampa.com
Age group: Ages 4–6 for Social Skills Group
123 ABA Services offers a Social Skills Group and summer camp with small group support. The Social Skills Group is an 8-week session with a maximum of 6 students. Their summer camp includes sensory play, arts and crafts, and activities open to all abilities.
Hours: Social Skills Group Tuesdays 4/7–5/26 from 3:00–4:30pm; Summer Camp Monday–Friday from 10:00am–2:00pm, June 1–August 7.
Funding/payment note: UA Direct pay provider.
Attunement Therapeutic Learning Center ⌄
Location: Largo, FL
Address: 12360 66th St N, Largo, FL
Phone: 727-344-9393
Email: [email protected]
Age group: Preteens ages 10–13
Attunement Therapeutic Learning Center offers low-pressure social groups for preteens with diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, and ODD. Groups are small, with about 4–5 students, and include free-choice activities like board games, anime, shows, music, arts, fiber arts, gaming, cards, hair and nails, and STEM/design.
Hours: Boys Group Tuesdays from 6:30–7:45pm; Girls Group Thursdays from 6:30–7:45pm.
Funding/payment note: PEP and UA Direct Pay Provider.
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