The outdoors is one place to meet other homeschool groups.
One benefit of homeschooling is the ability to get children out of the house and experiencing their lessons in person. Homeschooled students can further these activities by meeting with other homeschool groups. There are many places that offer educational opportunities for groups of homeschooled children, including the outdoors, museums, government agencies and sports facilities.
Museums offer a look into the past, present and future, and they can be an educational and easy places to meet up with other homeschool groups. Art museums offer an in-person look at some of the masterpieces and art styles students are studying. Historical museums give students real-life examples the past. Some science museums explain everything from zoology to geology while some highlight where science can take us in the future.
The Great Outdoors
Get homeschool children out of the house and into some fresh air by meeting up with other homeschool groups in the great outdoors. Plan a hike at a nearby park, or schedule an overnight camping trip at a national park. Set up a tour to explore caves or other natural wonders, or meet up at night to gaze at the stars. Students will be able to learn about and experience nature while also having a good time socializing with other children and getting some exercise.
Meet other homeschool groups at a sports facility, where everyone can fulfill their physical education requirements and play games together. Schedule a meetup at a local baseball field, tennis court, bowling alley or swimming pool. You can even plan an evening of square dancing at a community center or a day of ice skating at an outdoor rink. Just make sure to reserve the space beforehand to ensure the students will have a place to play.
Meet other homeschool children at local government outlets to learn more about their state and nation’s history, how it works and where it might go in the future. Many state capitols offer tours, which student groups can attend together. Sit in on legislature hearings or a courtroom to watch government in action. Set up a meeting with your town’s city council, where students can ask questions about how local government works.