Activities

Offered by EHE members

Beach day

Wednesdays starting at about 2 pm at South Beach (Sheridan Sq., just north of South Blvd. in Evanston)

Book study group - teens and adults

Mondays once a month, 7:30-9:30 pm, Tim's house

Nature and The Human Soul by Bill Plotkin (Soulcraft)

The only cost is the book - $15 for this opus on soulcentric (vs. egocentric) human development.

Contact: Tim B.

Boy Scout troop

Small local Boy Scout troop. Great troop, great outdoorsmanship. Boys start around age 11 and continue to age 18. Troop meets Monday nights at 7:00 pm at Northminster Presbyterian Church (Central Park and Grant).

Contact: Laura M., 847-328-5967

EHE Showcase

Early August - date TBA

Skokie Public Library

Show off the great projects you have done, things you have learned, trips, writings, art work, salt maps, building projects, etc. Share your passions and what they have led you to create. Teens, we'd love to see your past projects. Come with pictures or books and tell us about your favorite subjects from then and now.

Contact: Kathy B., 847-933-9327

Girl Scouts

Tuesdays, 10 am

Ages: 5-16 (Daisies through Seniors)

Contact: Mary L., 773-383-0351

Little House book club - moms and girls ages 8-12

First Sunday of every month.

Location: Paula's house

Cost: Free

Contact: Paula F.

Nature frolics

Enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise with other homeschoolers.

Date/time: TBA

Locations: Harms Woods, Volo Bog, Emily Oaks, etc.

Contact: Tim B.

Newcomers' Tea

An informal gathering to discuss newcomer questions and meet other homeschoolers. For new members, new homeschoolers, and those considering homeschooling.

Date/time: October 11, 7:30-10:00 pm

Contact: Ann W. or Jen K.

Park day

Ongoing park days continuing through summer. Park play and lots of connecting!

Thursdays, 12 pm - whenever
Park days alternate between Burnham Shores in Evanston (June 3, June 17, ...) and Lorel Park in Skokie (June 10, June 24, ...).

Teen movie night (monthly)

Next movie & time TBA

Ages: 13-19

Cost: Free

Contact: Tim B. (chaperone)

Other

Evanston Children's Choir

Main choir: Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm
Junior choir: Fridays, 4-5 pm

Cost is $110 for Jan.-May for either choir

A fun, energetic children's choir. See their website at www.evanstonchildrenschoir.org.

Contact: Laura M., 847-328-5967

Gym class (My Gym)

Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:30

My Gym, 9179 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, 847-677-6947

Cost: $7 for first child, $3 for any others per family, adults free

This is a drop in, not a drop off! Kids climb, romp, and have fun. Snacks are permitted in the seating area.

Contact: Ellen G.

Kindermusik

Music and movement

Location: Northwestern University

Cost: varies

Contact: Julie F.

Additional activities that are currently filled

These activities are currently filled to capacity, but feel free to contact the organizers for ideas on how to start your own such groups.

Biology - Joyce E.

Civics/Current Events - Tim B.

History Co-op - Maureen H.

History Via the Movies and Documentaries (teens) - Ann W. (Note: There may be open spots in the fall)

Japanese - Eileen R.

Short story discussion group (teens & adults) - Ann W. (Note: There may be open spots in the fall)