Tune in live this Monday July 29th 10am central time here!
After a nice long hiatus I am at it again with the online radio shows designed to spread vital info to the homeschooling and unschooling community! This time I have got quite the guy. Blake Boles will be my guest. He was on show #13 […]

 
A message from Abbi of Unschool Adventures:
Hi there Chicago-ans!
I am writing to announce some exciting news:
Unschool Adventures has 2 brand spankin’ new trips planned, and you should read all about it!
You can check out our website.
- or, read the fliers that are attached!
I am writing you gals specifically to ask that you forward this email […]

 
What:  An 80’s dance
When:  Friday, May 1st from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where:  The Ethical Humanist Society
7574 N. Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077
Who:  You and your homeschooled friends, aged 12 to 17
What to wear:  Go retro with an 80’s look
Cost:  $5, pay at the door
sponsored by ACHUT (association of chicago homeschooled/unschooled teens) If you have […]

Time to get your little monsters to the theater! There is another fabulous line up of international films for kids and young adults this year. Visit the website to sign your kids up for amazing workshops where they can learn how to audition, write storyboards and/or make stop motion films.
Press Release                                                                                                September 9, 2008
A Reel […]

 
Co-op RegistrationRegistration has begun! (August 1-Sept 4)
Who: The Community Co-op for Near West Homeschoolers
What: One day a week enrichment classes, Sept-May (creative writing, art, P.E., and hands-on science)
Where: 641 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
When: Fall Session Sept 18 – Nov 20, Thursdays, 9:00-2:00
Ages: 2-12 years old (w/teen program option if there is […]

A message from Kelly Ann, the drama momma:
Hi Everyone:
The Corcoran School’s production of One Thousand Paper Cranes is a world premiere, designed and performed by the Performance Ensemble class. This is a lovely story told by talented and dedicated home schooled students. Please join us.
Matinees:
May 15th & 16th at Noon
Chicago Dramatists 1105 W. Chicago Ave
All […]

Hey, the up-to-date schedule and all the details are there for the wonderful 11th annual In-Home Conference in St. Charles this March 7th-8th.
Okay, so they’ve had 11 conferences and we’ve been homeschooling for 7 years. I guess we’ve been to quite a few! They are never a disappointment. There is almost always big fun to […]

Some info from Prarie State College:

Monday Jan. 7th
Prairie State College is offering a Homeschool Information Session from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday in the Barnes and Noble Reading Room, 202 Halsted St., Chicago Heights. Information will be available about enrolling in college-level classes while being homeschooled, how to make the transition from homeschool to […]

A note from the good people at Emily Oaks who are providing  classes for homeschoolers:
I just wanted to let all of you know that we will be offering Scoutin’ Around for Homeschoolers again this winter.  Because of schedules, we have decided to offer Scoutin’ on both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:15 to 3:15.  We […]