Lumen Christi - Home Education Cooperative in the Catholic Tradition offers support for Catholic homeschooling families in their quest to know, love, and serve the Lord through the richness of the Roman Catholic Tradition. We are a Catholic community of parents and children in which the Light of Jesus Christ and His Holy Catholic Church is perpetuated, celebrated, and nourished through the Sacraments, enrichment and academic classes, special events and fellowship opportunities.

Pilcher Park Nature Center offers 18 field trips based on science and history. The goal of the park is to bring science and history alive in through hikes and hands-on activities. Programs cover topics including maple syrup, geology, trees, the Underground Railroad, wilderness survival, pond study, and much more. All field trips meet current state learning standards. Offers field trips year-round with special events for the general public. Programs last from one to four hours.

Homeschool Kingdom offers gym, art, science, acting, piano, guitar, voice, dance, karate, Spanish, programming/engineering/robotics to all ages including High School level classes. Connect Hour allows parents to build friendships while we encourage each other in the discipleship of our children. Yearbook, Graduation, Field Trips, Parent Outings. Christian Co-operative group serves the greater Chicagoland area in DuPage County.

"Educating Outside the Box and Inside the Church". Offering affordable, creative, and challenging core and fine arts Christian education classes for Homeschoolers in Fox Valley, IL. Meeting every Wednesday during the School Year at Larkin Avenue Baptist Church 1158 Larkin Avenue, Elgin, IL. See website for fees, class descriptions and teacher bios.

The Des Plaines History Center offers two monthly "Hands On History" programs that explore historical and cultural topics with an interactive presentation and craft activity. These are FREE and cater toward children ages 5-10, but all are welcome to participate. Offering high quality, hands-on programming that will keep students not only engaged, but entertained and excited about the history of the Chicagoland area and beyond. Families of all age levels and abilities are welcome! Customized and private programs are available upon request!

Hidden Oaks Conservation area ensures that visitors of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to connect with nature. Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, Hidden Oaks Nature Center inspires curiosity and exploration of the natural world in guests of all ages. Whether hitting the trails, participating in innovative nature programs, coming out for a special event or joining our summer/winter camps, there's something for everyone at Hidden Oaks.