Arlington HOUSE

Arlington HOUSE is a nonsectarian homeschooling support group in the northwest suburbs of Chicago (Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows). We have about 25 families with children ranging from newborn to mid teens.

We all homeschool for a variety of reasons and in a number of different ways, but the constant is respectfulness and support for one another, and having lots of fun.

Recent field trips have included tours of Trader Joe’s, a GM plant in Wisconsin and a behind-the-scenes look at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. A few months ago we took the train and went to the Art Institute where a docent guided us through different areas and discussed various pieces with us. We also recently went to the Morton Arboretum.

Current Activities:

• Parent Meetings every few months
• Twice Monthly Field Trips
• Weekly Gym Day with craft and game room (winter months) - Park Day (warmer months)
• Members only e-mail list
• Community Service Activities through HEARTS: Homeschoolers Educating, Assisting and Reaching-out Through Service
• Tennis Lessons (summer)
• Pool Days (summer)
• Knit and Crochet Lessons (upon request)

For more information please contact Laura Gallagher.