The Lake Country Forest Preserves has a number of events to supplement your homeschool experience. Be sure to check out their calendar of events whether you live in Lake County or not.
They have all kind of events from Historical home tours, to nature hikes, to helping around the farm, to art, to water sports.
Coming up in September is a homeschool farm day, rescheduled from a rained out day in the spring.
| When: |
Wednesday September 16, 2009
10:00AM - 12:00PM |
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| Where: |
Bonner Heritage Farm (Lindenhurst) |
| Ages: |
5 – 12 |
| Cost: |
| $3.00 per child |
(Lake County Residents) |
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| $5.00 per child |
(Non-Residents) |
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| Regular Registration Deadline: September 15, 2009 |
| Registration Options: Register online, by telephone at 847-968-3321 or by mail or fax using this form
This often fills up, so be sure to register soon if you are interested.
See their website on the links above or call for more information. |
Many co-ops and support groups have exciting opportunities dotting their fall calendar. Check out individual websites (see tabs above for contact information for many groups across the Chicago area) for more details information about meetings and events open to homeschoolers in your neck of the woods.
The following came from a group in Chicago Ridge:
Here is a brief summary: (all are at 1 p.m.)
Sept. 11–participate in a Readers’ Theatre presentation of The Buffalo Storm
Oct. 9–Bicycle safety program
Nov. 13—Fine Arts Fest
Dec. 11—Stampin’ Up Christmas edition
All Homeschoolers are welcome to join us! Please call to reserve your spot! 708.423.7753
The more, the merrier!
Constance VanSwol
youthdesk@chicagoridge.lib.il.us
Head of Youth Services
Chicago Ridge Public Library
10400 S. Oxford Avenue
Chicago Ridge IL 60415