Posted in Area homeschooler organized, Arguably Educational, Artsy, Classes, Counts as history!, Counts as science!, Not exactly Chicago based, science, teen stuff, Things To Do, unschooly on January 1st, 2013 No Comments »
The latest batch of homeschooler cooperative classes is now available at AJCW. Classes start next week so contact those instructors soon to assure your child’s spot. I personally will be leading another creative writing session and a philosophy social club. Here are the details for my classes offerings: Creative Writing Workshop 9:45a – 10:45a In […]
Posted in Area homeschooler organized, Arguably Educational, Artsy, Classes, Counts as science!, In the know, Not exactly Chicago based, Open house/workshops, science, teen stuff, Things To Do, unschooly on October 6th, 2012 No Comments »
This fall there is another 6 week session at AJCW for homeschoolers and unschoolers of all ages. Some of the offerings are American Sign Language, one-on-one math tutoring, art, phonics, the study of Buddhism, US history for young people , creative writing, Spanish, and the archeology of Mesopotamia to name just a few. There […]
Elmhurst Park District Home School Science Classes This program will utilize a “one room school house†style, where multiple instructors work with various age groups during lab exercises and other activities. Parents are welcome to watch and participate. Schedule: DAY DATES TOPIC GRADES Thursday Sept. 6-27 Introduction to Biology K-6 Friday Sept. 7-28 Introduction to […]
Posted in Area homeschooler organized, Arguably Educational, Artsy, Classes, Counts as science!, In the know, musical, Nature stuff, performance, Qualifies as PE!, science, teen stuff, Things To Do, unschooly, very dramatic on August 14th, 2012 No Comments »
I am pausing one moment in the height of summer bliss to look forward to the smorgasbord of classes we will be privy to this fall. I will do additional posts about offerings as they crop up, but here is a large sampling of what is going on so far. PLEASE do not contact me […]
Posted in Area homeschooler organized, Arguably Educational, Artsy, Classes, Counts as science!, In the know, Peruse this site, science, teen stuff, Things To Do, unschooly on July 14th, 2012 No Comments »
AJCW has a 6 week Fall semester of co-op classes listed now for young kids up to teens. Looks like tons of fun offerings, like American Sign Language, Model United Nations, Creative Writing (taught by yours truly),the Art of Mentoring, Personal Finance & Riot Grrrlzz ! The prices are reasonable too. Visit AJCW blog […]
Posted in Area homeschooler organized, Arguably Educational, Artsy, Classes, Counts as science!, Field trip, In the know, Not exactly Chicago based, Qualifies as PE!, science, sporty, Things To Do on August 14th, 2009 2 Comments »
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 […]
Nature Class: Homeschool Explorers 2009 / 2010 Instructor: Bartlett Nature Center Instructors Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd Bartlett, IL 60103 Registration: Class is two semesters. You will be registering for both semesters. Payment may be split into two payments (see “cost” below) […]
Class: H.S. Teen Quest 2009 / 2010 Instructor: Bartlett Nature Center Instructors Location: Bartlett Nature Center James “Pate” Philip State Park 2054 W. Stearns Rd Bartlett, IL 60103 Registration: Class is three semesters. You will be registering for all semesters. Payment may be split into three payments (see […]
Read all info before responding here. Contact info at the bottom of post. There are still 3 seats available for this summer offering: Fruit Fly Genetics – Have you always wanted to actually breed some critters and see for yourself what happens? Now is your chance! Each student will be given fruit flies with unique […]
Posted in science on April 22nd, 2009 1 Comment »
Science Chicago connects youth to cool jobs and careers in science & technology. Science Works! event lets kids learn what it’s really like to chase tornadoes, be a CSI and live underwater CHICAGO [April 15, 2009] Science Chicago is offering local youth a rare opportunity to discover the fascinating – and even surprising – careers […]