Many retailers and local businesses offer discounts for homeschoolers

Monday, August 24, 2015
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- According to North Carolinians for Home Education, there are nearly 68,000 homeschoolers across the state. There are also many special discounts and deals for homeschoolers including a new swim program offered by The Orange County SportsPlex in Hillsborough.

The SportsPlex is offering swim lessons and beginning a swim team for homeschooled students at a discounted rate.

"We do offer it at our discounted member rate, which is a roughly 30 percent discount from our normal lessons," explained Aquatics Director, Matt Reedy.

Reedy said the program will kick off Saturday, August 29 from 12-2 p.m. with a free swim evaluation during the SportsPlex's active families day with free open swim and skating.
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Homeschool students can also find discounted rates and special programs at the following locations, many require advance registration:

Marbles Kids Museum

The NC Zoo

The NC Museum Of Natural Sciences

Colonial Williamsburg

Homeschool Buyers Co-Op

Barnes & Noble

Michael's

Facebook Groups for Homeschoolers

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