GRAND TRAVERSE HOMESCHOOL inclusive networking support
NETWORKING AND EXPLORING
Homeschool Support Groups
Additional groups serving the NW Michigan region
Live and Learn - Open to new members, community group with monthly planning meetings during the school year, no dues, activities in and around Traverse City. Contact Wendy for more info.
T.E.A.C.H. - Christain-based, statement of faith required, membership dues, Northwest Michigan region
Kalkaska Homeschool - All homeschoolers welcome, Kalkaska
Blue Sky Homeschoolers - Open to both secular and religous families; Bellaire, Central Lake, Mancelona area. Chris, a former Waldorf early childhood teacher, leads a Friday morning playgroup for ages infant to 8 and has some very creative ideas for the Spring program. Contact Chris Evans for more information.
St. Clair County
St. Clair County Homeschoolers - Inclusive group, no fees, Activities in and around St. Clair County (Port Huron)
Tri-City Homeschoolers, an inclusive group located in Midland who would love to have the opportunity to network with others from around the state as well as their immediate area.
Michigan Field Trips and Events
North-West Region
(Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee)
Please check out the pages NW Region Resources and NW Region Food.
North-East Region
(Cheboygan, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco)
Central-East Region
(Arenac, Gladwin, Midland, Bay (Bay City), Huron, Sanilac, Tuscola, Gratiot, Saginaw, Clinton, Shiawassee, Genesee (Flint), Lapeer, St. Clair (Port Huron)
Midland Center for the Arts - performances, three floors of hands-on exhibits, art exhibit
The Tridge - The Tridge, located in the heart of downtown Midland, is a three way pedestrian footbridge.
The Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center
Central-West Region
(Mason (Ludington), Lake, (Baldwin), Osceola, Clare, Oceana (Mears), Newaygo, Mecosta, (Big Rapids), Isabella, Muskegon, Ottawa, (Grand Haven), Kent, (Holland), Grandville, (Grand Rapids), Montcalm, Ionia
State Parks
Books for Exploring Michigan
Best Hikes With Children, Michigan
Curious Kids' Activity Guide to Michigan
Links to Lists for Field Trips/Attractions
A to Z Home's Cool list for Field Trips in Michigan
Alphabetized list from Homeschool Buyers Co-op
Roadside Attractions page for Michigan
Water-WinterWonderland - interesting site for Michigan's Drive-In theatres and amusement parks
The Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan
Absolute Michigan - May is travel month at Absolute Michigan
CONFERENCES
This is not a comprehensive list, rather ones that are in or near Michigan and/or inclusive.
25th Annual Michigan Home Education Convention- held on May 2 and 3, 2008
Living Joyfully - Toronto Unschooling Conference, May 9-11, 2008
Not Back to School Camp - Oregon and Vermont, Aug and Sept
Rethinking Education- 12th International Conference in Dallas, TX, Sept. 4-8, 2008
National Museum of the USAF homeschool day, Sept 29, 2008
Unschoolers Winter Waterpark Gathering - February 2-6, 2009, at Sandusky,Ohio's Kalahari Waterpark Resort
