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.

Dearing Country Farms is a small sustainable family farmstead in Bloomington, IL, started 17 years ago using regenerative farming practices and growing meat, eggs and produce naturally. On-Farm courses are now being offered starting in the spring. These in depth, hands-on courses will be 4 hours in length and cover a wide variety of topics from Primitive and Pioneering skills and Agriculture basics to Auto and Home Maintenance and Repair.

We are a Classically Catholic Memory co-op. We meet every other Wednesday during the school year from 9-12:30. We offer CCM, Science with a professional science teacher and Gym class for K-6th graders and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for 3-6 year olds. We also have a nursery for younger siblings, and a Chemistry class for 7th and 8th graders. For more information please email Courtney Weicher at courtney.weicher@gmail.com

A weekly classical co-school campus supporting Christian homeschool families in their pursuit of servant leadership, thriving academics and a nurturing community. Greenhouse comes alongside homeschool families, providing exceptional experiential academic and social opportunities, designed to build virtue and understanding within a uniquely Christian Classical environment. Greenhouse provides structure, community, tradition and a selection of enriching electives.

We are a parent led conservative homeschool co-op that follows the classical education model, classes run in 6 week increments. Parents decide if and when they can teach a 6-week class topic or participate in another way. Class costs are meant to stay low because many homeschool families live on one income. Most classes cost $18/child per session. Students: K-5th with possibility for growth when needed. Yearly Schedule: August-May, we meet on Thursdays.

More than an academic co-op, Catholic Schoolhouse is a structured program meeting weekly for homeschoolers that includes chorus, two hours of classroom instruction, hands-on science, art projects, and opportunities for socializing after class. Catholic Schoolhouse utilizes a classical education curriculum which educates from preschool to the senior year of highschool.

Heritage Home School Workshops is a group of families who come together to support one another and share in homeschooling their children. Classes are offered Mondays and Thursdays at two different locations. Online classes are available as well.

Rockford Homeschoolers' Hub is a dynamic, democratically-run, family/student-led educational co-op.

Tri-Cities Enrichment Co-op is a Christian homeschool group of families who meet on Mondays in order to provide various classes to our children.