The Centre of Elgin (featuring Homeschool Gym & Swim, an indoor walking track, indoor pools, rock climbing, fitness, etc.) is located just a few blocks northeast at 100 Symphony Way.
Elgin Area Historical Society & Museum is located at 360 Park in Elgin.
Gail Borden Public Library (featuring a toddler play area, fireside quiet reading room overlooking the river, computers, drive-up service, etc.) is located just a few blocks northeast at 270 N. Grove Ave.
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center is located at 28 Brookside Drive.
The Hemmens (featuring children’s plays and concerts) is located just a few blocks northeast at 45 Symphony Way.
Lord’s Park (featuring a small zoo, Elgin Public Museum, trails, playgrounds, tennis, outdoor pool) is located at 225 Grand Blvd.
Trout Park (featuring hiking trails, playground, ball diamond) is located at Rte. 25 and Trout Park Blvd.
Wing Park (featuring playgrounds, basketball, tennis, outdoor swimming, golf, etc. ) is located just 6 blocks north and 2 blocks west of Church of the Brethren.
Adventure French is a resource to help homeschoolers of all ages learn French. See: www.adventurefrench.com .
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Home School Subscription Series is a music enrichment program for homeschoolers with concerts and special interaction with talented musicians. See: http://www.elginsymphony.org/homeschool.html .
Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra features four different orchestra levels that provide concerts throughout the school year. See: www.eyso.org .
Fox Valley Home Educators is a Christian support group for homeschoolers located in the Elgin area. See: www.fvhe.org .
Guge Institute of Wildlife Art has some of the best wood sculpters in the nation and they are ready to teach you and your child. See: www.gugeinstitute.com .
Home Educators Loving Parents is a Christian support group for homeschoolers with meetings in Elk Grove. See: www.help-home.org .
Homeschool Formal is special formal dance held for homeschoolers generally in March of each year. See: www.homeschoolformal.com .
Homeschool Ice Skating is generally offered twice a month throughout the school year in Hoffman Estates. See: www.heparks.org .
Homeschool Roller Skating is offered in Lombard monthly. See: http://www.lombardrollerrink.com/homeschoolskate/ .
Illinois Christian Home Educators Conference is a Christian homeschooling conference for adults and teens that is generally held in May of each year. See: www.iche.org .
InHome Conference is a non-sectarian homeschooling conference for students and adults that is generally held in Feb. or March of each year. See: www.homeeducatorsconference.org .
Kane Co. 4-H is a program for students to enrich their education by learning life skills, leadership skills, public speaking, and more. See: http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/kane/4hyouth.html .
Robert Krampf's Science Education is a website that offers free science experiments each week. See: www.krampf.com .
Schaumburg House is a non-sectarian support group for homeschoolers in Schaumburg and the surrounding areas. See: www.schaumburghouse.org .
Trail of History is an enormous annual historical reinactment that generally takes place in October. See: http://www.mccdistrict.org/Trail-of-History.htm .
West Suburban Home School Band provides both concert band and marching band experiences for homeschoolers. It features four different band levels and events throughout the year. See: www.wshsb.com .