Interested in being part of a once a week homeschool co-op, conveniently located in Oak Park? The Community Co-op for Near West Homeschoolers offers classes in Studio Art, PE, Writer’s Workshop, Science, Tot PE, Tot Art and more!
Families attend together and parents lead classes. The co-op offers educational enrichment, social opportunities, and hey, parents […]

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Science and Math Mondays with Kathy Wentz
I have two openings for teens interested in joining a small group of
other teens on Mondays for semi-private tutoring, small group projects
and field trips designed to meet your math and science needs. All
activities and instruction will be planned according to […]

Here is a message from Sharon about her art camp in Montana:
“Want a family get-away that includes some art?
Are your children gifted in the Arts and want high caliber training by master professional Christian artists?  VISUAL MANNA STILL HAS OPENINGS.
Visual Manna Art Camp 2009
Visual Manna Art Camp will be held July 20-24 2009 […]

Northside Unschoolers beach days have begun. You can find a bunch of homeschoolers and hang out all day at lovely Lake Michigan just about every Friday now until September.

The Art Institute is celebrating its new modern art wing with a week of free admissions for all! Starting on the 23rd there is a new pay structure. Bring a canned good for their food drive collection and you will be considered cultured as well as charitable.

Dear Group Owner,
I’m working with Blake Boles and Abbi Miller (from Not Back To School
Camp) with their new project, Unschool Adventures. Unschool
Adventures offers innovative international and domestic trips for
independent teenagers. One of my roles in this project is recruiting
teens and advertising trips with online unschool/homeschool groups. The
following is a synopsis about our trip to Maui, […]

Ever want to see a calendar that lists all of the ongoing classes and activities and events for homeschoolers in calendar format? Well, I’ve built it. Now let’s fill it up. This is a post giving you access to the calendar, but there is a permanent page to click on at the top of this […]

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (MSI to us townies) is celebrating its 75th year and offering free days from June 17-22 with a whole lot of special activities inbetween. Check here for details.

A message from Lynn:
Here’s a great opportunity for kids to get outside and learn a new skill
Homeschool Outdoor Climbing Trip:
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Devil’s Lake, WI
$75 per person - This introductory lesson will teach you the basics of outdoor rock climbing. Topics covered include: knot tying, belaying, terminology, equipment use and climbing […]