Oak Grove Academy Ministers to Homeschool Community

March 12, 2007

Bel Air, Maryland. Oak Grove Baptist Church approved the process to begin a new ministry that targets the Homeschooling Community of Harford County. Starting this summer, Oak Grove Academy will begin to take registrations for membership in a brand new Umbrella School for homeschoolers. This Umbrella School will partner with homeschooling families to provide a Christ-centered connection that will work with them to ensure that all state Department of Education guidelines and rules are followed as they educate their children in a manner that works best for them.

Oak Grove Baptist Church has already been helping the homeschooling community through various ministries, such as Upward Sports programs in Basketball, Soccer and Cheerleading. There is also a weekly Homeschool Community Choir program, a monthly Homeschool Fellowship Group for parents and even a Karate Ministry. The new Oak Grove Academy is a state recognized Umbrella School for homeschoolers that will join with Homeschool families to provide a friendly, control-free atmosphere supported by quality educational assistance.

Plans have already begun to offer classes and lessons in music and the arts through the new Academy. This will be open to the community and will become a valuable resource for the Homeschooling Community as they seek ways to fulfill state requirements in these areas. For more information about Oak Grove Academy, contact Academy Director Paul Simmons at 410-838-9898.