How to Plan Social Activities for Your Homeschooled Child

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look for established groups.

   There are likely many different homeschool groups for a variety of activities and ages in your area.
   
   They may meet once or twice a month
   - or even more often
   - for games, physical activities, music or drama clubs, field trips, or crafts.
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   Step 2: Consider starting a group.

   If you don't find any for the age range or activities that interest your child, start your own! Would your children enjoy a reading club? Chess? Swimming? Ice skating? Gardening? Singing in a choir? Hiking? Volunteer work? The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
   
   Likely other families would also be interested but haven't taken the initiative to do it themselves. , Plan something that is age appropriate for all in the group, such as mini golf, a trip to a museum, the movies, a get-together art class, basketball game, or simply pizza and kickball. , You can look to churches, community centers, parks, libraries, or even businesses for rooms to fit your group's needs.
   
   Some may charge a fee, but others will be happy to let you use their facilities for a donation or service hours
   - or even at no charge! , Contact other homeschool parents through local organizations.
   
   Advertise on homeschool forums, newsletters, websites, or in the newspaper. , Plan events to fit your schedule, and make it a regular occasion
   - such as every third Saturday or the first Wednesday of each month.
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   Step 3: Plan an activity.

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   Step 4: Find a location.

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   Step 5: Advertise your group or activity.

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   Step 6: Keep a regular schedule.

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