Time to put down the pencils and books and go exploring. The following educational events and activities in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas are designed specifically for homeschool families.
PICK-A-DAY
TUESDAYS
Homeschool Gym Class. Get active with different physical activities each month. 9/19, 10/17 & 11/14. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Willoughby Public Library, 30 Public Square, we247.org
Homeschool: Visual Arts for Teens, Ceramics. Handbuilding, surface design and glazing techniques. 1:30 p.m. 9/6-27. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
WEDNESDAYS
Community Connections Homeschool Program. Create and connect with other homeschoolers. 9/11-10/23. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Novelty, fairmountcenter.org
THURSDAYS
Creative Writing for Homeschoolers. Nature will serve as your inspiration. Ages 8-12. 9/7 & 10/12. 2-3:15 p.m. Oenslager Nature Center, 6100 Ridge Road, Sharon Ctr., medinacountyparks.com
FRIDAYS
Homeschool Skate. Exciting and beneficial form of recreation for home school children. 10/6-12/22. 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Mentor Ice Area, 8600 Munson Road, mentoricearena.com
Homeschool Trivia. Learn about various topics during a fun, no-pressure trivia game. 9/9, 10/13, 11/10 & 12/8. 1-2 p.m. Willoughby Hills Library, 35400 Chardon Road, we247.org
DAY-BY-DAY
September 7-8
Homeschool Days at Sauder Village. Connect your child to local history. 10-3:30 p.m. 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, saudervillage.org
September 8 & 13 & October 26
Homeschool Day at Ramseyer Farms. Make memories with family and friends on these special homeschool days.10 a.m.-2 p.m. 400 Ramseyer Lane, Wooster, ramseyerfarms.com
September 9-24
Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days. Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life. 101 Visitor Center Dr., Williamsburg, VA, colonialwilliamsburg.org
September 21
Homeschoolers: Creek Walk. Dive into the fascinating world of aquatic creatures and learn what they can tell us about the health of our water. 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Furnace Run, Brushwood, 4955 Townsend Road, Richfield, summitmetroparks.org
September 27
Outdoor Adventures for Homeschoolers: Sailing. Learn how to raise the sails and trim them properly as you glide across Lake Erie. 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Lakefront Reservation, Edgewater Park, Cleveland, clevelandmetroparks.com