Volunteers needed to provide county resources in the areas of:
- Homeschooling Contacts
- Groups/co-ops (specify religion, secular, approach or philosophy)
- Tutors for students or programs for parent
- Special Needs resources
- Libraries
- Museums
- Outdoor activities
- Music/Art
- Sports
- Teachers for end-of-year assessments
- Miscellaneous information
County Special Needs Resources: (including special ed teachers who will work with homeschoolers)
Riley Rink
410 Hunter Park Road
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-0150
The Rink hosts Connections, a program of adaptive physical fitness and leisure activities for those with special needs.
Libraries:
Bennington Free Library:
101 Silver Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-9051
Winhall Memorial Library:
2 Lower Taylor Hill Road
Bondville,VT 05340
(802) 297-9741
Solomon Wright Public Library:
97 Main Street
Pownal, VT, 05261
(802) 823-5400
Martha Canfield Library
528 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6153
John G. McCullough Free Library:
2 Main Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 447-7121
Dorset Village Library:
Route 30 on the Green at Church St
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-5774
Stamford Community Library
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Readsboro Community Library:
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-5460
Museums:
Bennington Museum:
75 Main Street
Bennington, VT
(802) 447-1571
The Museum is known for its large collection of Grandma Moses art and memorabilia. The Museum also offers classes and workshops. The Museum has a pavilion and nature trails that are open to the public free of charge.
Bennington Center for the Arts, Covered Bridge Museum
Route 9 West Road at Gypsy Lane
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-7158
www.benningtoncenterforthearts.org
The Museum explores the history and legends of covered bridges. Visitors can build and test their own bridge designs and plan a tour of Vermont's covered bridges.
Robert Frost Stone House Museum:
121 Historic 7A
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 447-6200
Robert Frost’s home from 1920 to 1929. The website includes a suggested lesson plan.
Bennington Battle Monument:
15 Monument Circle
Old Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0550
www.historicvermont.org/bennington
The Monument commemorates the Battle of Bennington, which took place during the Revolutionary War.
Hildene:
1005 Hildene Road
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1788
Hildene was built in 1905 by Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. Visitors can tour the home, garden, trails, woods and farm. Hildene sponsors an annual Lincoln Essay Competition and offers a variety of educational programs. Call or write to Diane Newton, 802-367-7965; dianenewton@hildene.org, for more information.
Outdoor activities:
Hildene:
1005 Hildene Road
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1788
www.hildene.org/tours/nordic.html
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on 8 km of walking trails. Rentals available for children and adults at the Ski Pavilion adjacent to the Welcome Center. Lessons are also available by appointment.
Woodford State Park:
142 State Park Road
Bennington, Vermont 05201
(802) 447-7169
www.vtstateparks.com/htm/woodford.htm
The Park has a campground, hiking trails and a beach. Rowboats, canoes and kayaks are available for rent.
Emerald Lake State Park:
65 Emerald Lake Lane
East Dorset, Vermont 05253
(802) 362-1655
www.vtstateparks.com/htm/emerald.htm
The Park has a campground, beach and hiking trails. Swimming and fishing are permitted.
Dorset Swimming Hole
Route 30
Dorset, VT 05251
Former marble quarry.
Music/Art: include private instructors
Oldcastle Theatre Company:
331 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0564
In addition to theatrical productions, the Theatre offers a variety of educational programs.
Summer Sonatina
5 Catamount Lane
Old Bennington, VT 05201
Camps including private piano lessons; classes in music theory, history and sight reading; and performances.
Vermont Arts Exchange
Sage Street
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5549
Offers art camps and classes, art exhibitions and live musical performances.
Northshire Performing Arts
3390 Route 30, Ste. 1
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 867-4146
www.northshireperformingarts.org
Theatrical productions.
Sports: include private instructors
Bennington Recreation Center
655 Gage Street
Bennington, VT 05201-2002
(802) 442-1053
www.bennington.com/attractions/recreation.html
The Center offers a pool, cardio and weight training equipment, multi-purpose rooms, basketball courts, tennis courts, a volleyball court and softball fields. Swim lessons, including a slot designated for homeschoolers, and summer youth programs are available.
Riley Rink
410 Hunter Park Road
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-0150
The Rink offers hockey, skating and indoor soccer programs.