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 […]

High Ridge YMCA
2424 W. Touhy Ave. (entrance off of Western Ave)
Chicago, IL. 60645
773-262-8300
Swim Director : Christina Aguirre
http://www.highridgeymca.org/
Friday Afternoons
Session 1 - September 25 - October 30
Session 2 - November 6 - December 11
Homeschool Free Swim 11:00 am - 1:00pm
YMCA Members - Free
Program Members - $80.00
If you are registered for swim lessons you do not also need […]

 
WHAT: Indoor Rock-Climbing Homeschool Days!
WHERE: Vertical Endeavors 28141 Diehl Rd - Warrenville, IL 60555
WHO: homeschool students and families
WHEN: 2nd or 3rd Wednesday of each month with the start time at 1pm and
ending at 3pm
* January 14, 2009
* February 18, 2009
* March 11, 2009
* April 15, 2009
* May 13, 2009
COST: $10 per person - The […]

Hi All:

Tuition for this class has been discounted to $75 per adult/child pairs and $50 per single child or adult! Enrollment deadline is Halloween.

Corcoran School is offering this, seriously fun 2-day workshop for the kids in all of us. Grab your light saber and go at it Jedi style with your partner. All are welcome! […]

Hello Friends,
Something new for us! We now have a new Swim and Gym program for home
schooled kids, including an adult exercise class, at the Evanston YMCA.
HOME SCHOOL SWIM AND GYM: A new opportunity has been offered to our
home school “physical education plate” of fun things to do together.
Home School Swim and Gym will be held […]

 
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 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 […]

(another sailing experience…)
Arlene from Grassroots Homeschoolers is organizing an educational sailing field trip on Wednesday July 9th at 11am if she can get at least 50 people. The cost will be very reasonable, between $10-$15 per person depending on final numbers. For more details about the program visit Tall Ship Windy’s (check out the […]

Young Ninja Artists regroup for Summer 2008
Young Ninja Artists Summer Camps return to Master S. H. Yu Martial Arts in Oak Park, presenting the culture, movement, language and legends of Martial Arts history and practice.
Offered two weeks in June (June 9-13 and June 16-20, 2008), and two weeks in August (Aug […]

Tracks
This past weekend I had the rare opportunity to swim in a indoor/outdoor pool at Pheasant Run while feeling my hair freeze. As if that weren’t enough, I was attending the 11th Annual In-Home Conference with a hundred or more of my best friends. We’ve been going for years and have delighted in it […]