Homeschool Families…
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Supporting homeschool families in the Tampa Bay area.
The Tampa Bay HEAT (Home Education Activities Teams), Inc .will hold our 2025-2026 Registration Open House on Tuesday, May 20th from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. You are invited to come and find out more about our organization and the many things we offer for your homeschooling family! We welcome your questions and suggestions!
This will be an open house format. We will have an information stations set up for you to meet our teachers and find out more about class offerings. There will be a Homeschool 101 station to answer your homeschooling questions!
You are encouraged to stop by to hear about the many activities the Tampa Bay HEAT will offer for the summer and upcoming school year, meet leadership and instructors, and shop the many tables that will be set up by homeschooling families during our Used Curriculum Sale!
Open Registration for HEAT Summer Camps is now live!
Search through dozens of options, running anywhere from June 2~July 31
Testing and Portfolio Reviews Are Just Around the Corner!
Testing season is just around the corner, and now is the perfect time to schedule your homeschool evaluations and testing with Kendra Westra. Whether you’re interested in WRAT5, IOWA Testing, Portfolio Reviews, or one-on-one consultations, don’t wait! Secure your spot before it’s too late! These services are tailored to meet the unique needs of homeschooling families, and I’m here to help guide you every step of the way. Check out the available options and reach out today at westrafab5@gmail.com to reserve your spot and get all the details you need. Let’s make this testing season smooth and successful!
Embark on a journey that gives back! Join us in a unique and exciting fundraising opportunity with TravelingToGive to raise money for our building fund!
Classes
The HEAT has provided exciting, high-quality classes to the homeschooling community since January 2011. Students age 4 through advanced high school level can enjoy group classes with their homeschooling peers. Most of our classes are drop off but we have a lobby area available for parents who wish to stay on site. The majority of our classes take place at the Homeschool Resource Center located at 307 S. Parsons Ave. in Brandon, Florida.
Sports
The HEAT loves sports and we offer programs for athletes from age 4 through competitive high school. You must be a current member of the HEAT to participate in our sports programs.
Our high school sports program competes in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). All athletes participating in this league with the HEAT must be registered with their county as homeschoolers. Students in grades 6-8th grade are eligible based on ability and need.
Students in 4th-8th grade have the opportunity to try out for teams that compete in the Tampa Bay Christian Athletic League. Sports offered are cross country, volleyball, flag football, basketball, and soccer.
HEAT WAVE Sports is a recreational sports program intended for kids age 4 thru grade 8. This is a non-competitive environment and a great way to introduce your children to new sports or let them play “just for fun”. The atmosphere is like that of a neighborhood get together. HEAT Wave Sports meets on Saturday mornings from 9-11.
Clubs
We love to offer HEAT families low-cost, fun events! These clubs work because our families all pitch in to make things happen! Every month (or more often), a great idea is hatched. Details are decided and then registration is ready to go. Each family participating is asked to either set up, stay to help, donate a snack/materials or clean up. It works great and the kids have so much fun! If you would like to schedule something fun for the kids, meet new friends and introduce your kids to new friends, this is a great opportunity! Email tampabayheat@gmail.com if you have an awesome idea!
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