For those new to homeschooling, this is a legitimate - and excellent - question. It doesn't have to be interpreted as a criticism of homeschooling (some may take it that way because it's been used as a bludgeon to criticize homeschooling in the past). However, it's a relevant and practical dive into how to address one of the potential unknowns when a family is new to the process.
Many homeschooled students participate in group activities through churches. Our local YMCA has an excellent set of activities to choose from that focus on physical fitness, performance, and the arts. Some local parks and recreation departments will have awesome programs built around all sorts of activities, especially in the summer months. Some local DNR programs/interpreters are out there as well to really plug your students into science and nature.
If you have some good museums, zoos or other educational/cultural organizations in your area, these are also places to find great programs. Some local public school districts and/or private schools will even allow homeschoolers to participate in their extracurricular activities if you trust them.
Also, many homeschool families band together to share resources, teach, organize activities, and share in the fun. These are some the best people you may ever meet.
If you are considering homeschooling, I highly recommend it! It's fantastic for so many reasons and there are a ton of great resources available so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
For those new to homeschooling, this is a legitimate - and excellent - question. It doesn't have to be interpreted as a criticism of homeschooling (some may take it that way because it's been used as a bludgeon to criticize homeschooling in the past). However, it's a relevant and practical dive into how to address one of the potential unknowns when a family is new to the process.
Many homeschooled students participate in group activities through churches. Our local YMCA has an excellent set of activities to choose from that focus on physical fitness, performance, and the arts. Some local parks and recreation departments will have awesome programs built around all sorts of activities, especially in the summer months. Some local DNR programs/interpreters are out there as well to really plug your students into science and nature.
If you have some good museums, zoos or other educational/cultural organizations in your area, these are also places to find great programs. Some local public school districts and/or private schools will even allow homeschoolers to participate in their extracurricular activities if you trust them.
Also, many homeschool families band together to share resources, teach, organize activities, and share in the fun. These are some the best people you may ever meet.
If you are considering homeschooling, I highly recommend it! It's fantastic for so many reasons and there are a ton of great resources available so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.