Local Resources
New to homeschooling? Below you will find homeschool resources for local Whatcom County residents. If you need help or have a recommendation for the resource page please contact us below!
Thank you for your patience as we work on adding more resources to this page!
Washington Homeschool Laws
There are many places to find this information and below are a few links/resources to help guide you:
https://homeschoolersofwhatcom.com/washington-state-homeschool-law/
Finding Connections & Classes
Check out Whatcom Kid Insider for local classes and events: https://whatcomkidinsider.com/homeschool-resources
Join our online community to make connections within this group:
State Homeschool Organization
Here you will find many great resources for homeschooling. From laws and state testing, to searching for various state wide classes and co-ops. This site is a must to read through for the new washington state homeschooler
Local Lessons, Classes, & Activities:
Looking for local Art Classes? Check out the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, WA for current classes!
Join the local Boys and Girls Club for various sports and after school activities.
Check Out your local Library for events, book rentals, study rooms, and more!
Is your student interested in machinery, mechanics, and antique tractors? Join the local antique tractor association!
If you have a student interested in farming, crafts, and animals? Check out the local 4-H club and join the group that fits you!
Looking for a sports Team to join? Check out Lynden Youth Sports!
Check out Summit Trampolines Monthly membership for a great indoor activity come rain season!
Is your student interested in Gymnastics? Check out North Coast Gymnastics for a great local class.
Sign your homeschooler up for monthly robotics/stem labs!
Boys & Girls Club
Art Classes
Local Library
Tractor Club
Local 4-H Info
Sports
Local Jump Zone
Gymnastics
Robotics Labs
Annual Testing Services:
Christian Liberty Press
Christian Liberty Press helps parent-instructors and teachers objectively evaluate the academic progress of their students from kindergarten through twelfth grade,* Christian Liberty Press offers both achievement testing and placement testing services. These services can be ordered at any time during the year. Those purchasing an achievement test may also order a curriculum recommendation service, which will assist in the task of selecting the appropriate curriculum materials.
List of WA State Testing & Assessment Providers
Washington Homeschool Organization offers a wonderful list of licensed teachers to conduct evaluations that will fill the mandated state testing requirements, to be conducted annually. Providers offer remote assessments as well as various locations. Please take a moment to review their current list using the link below.
Online School Resources
Do you offer tutoring or lessons?
NCCHG is looking to develop a list of local tutors and instructors to have available for the homeschool community right here on our resources page. If you offer lessons, tutoring services, or classes please contact us so that we can include your information right here on our page. Whether you are a professional well practiced musician, licensed teacher, or an older student with a passion for learning and helping kids, you are welcome to reach out.
(NCCHG members, this list will be available as of January 2027!)
For those interested please message us with the following:
-Name (For students please indicate grade level or age and a parent's name may be used instead and we will indicate accordingly.)
-Location where services are offered
-Pertaining Experience
-Rates if Applicable
-Brief description of services offered
-Schedule if you would like to include in the description