Welcome to the feast!
Maybe science experiments aren’t your jam or stocking an art room isn’t at the top of your priority list. Or maybe you just need a nudge to be social! Here’s a lineup of community classes, clubs and nature studies to help enrich your home-based learning. Grab a buddy and we’ll see you out there!
Homeschool Happenings
Pokémon @ Pringle
Description
Age Group: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Meet other local Pokémon trainers (whether you play Pokémon Go or not), learn how Pokémon are based on real-life animals, make a craft, and hunt for creatures hidden along Bristol Woods trails! Even if you have been to a Pokémon program at Pringle in the past, there are always new creatures to discover, new crafts to make, and new, special edition "Pringlemon" cards to collect! FREE but donations are appreciated; all ages; come and leave as you like.
*This event is a Pringle Nature Center program, not a Pokémon Go Community Day.*
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Book Club
Description
Calling all homeschooling families in Salem Lakes and the immediate area! The Salem Lakes Community Library is excited to invite your students to join their Homeschool Book Club—a fun and engaging way to nurture a love of reading and critical thinking. This club offers a chance for students to connect with peers who share their passion for books.
Visit the Salem Lakes Community library event calendar to see what they’re reading!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Upcoming Homeschool Enrichment
Homeschool Science: Ecocaching ($)
Description
Age Group: 1st-5th Grade
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with environmental education by joining us for our seasonal Homeschool Science series! Pringle Nature Center is a great place for children of all ages to study nature up-close in the forest, pond, and prairie ecosystems of the 197-acre Bristol Woods County Park. Homeschool Science is a hands-on, nature-based outdoor program.
Public "Homeschool Science" registration dates: PNC will host several pre-scheduled programs for 4K/5K and 1st-5th grade students over the 2025-26 school year, for which families can register individual students:
November 21st, 2025, 10-12 pm OR 1-3 pm: Ecocaching (1st-5th)
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Science: Ecocaching ($)
Description
Age Group: 1st-5th Grade
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with environmental education by joining us for our seasonal Homeschool Science series! Pringle Nature Center is a great place for children of all ages to study nature up-close in the forest, pond, and prairie ecosystems of the 197-acre Bristol Woods County Park. Homeschool Science is a hands-on, nature-based outdoor program.
Public "Homeschool Science" registration dates: PNC will host several pre-scheduled programs for 4K/5K and 1st-5th grade students over the 2025-26 school year, for which families can register individual students:
November 21st, 2025, 10-12 pm OR 1-3 pm: Ecocaching (1st-5th)
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Book Club
Description
Calling all homeschooling families in Salem Lakes and the immediate area! The Salem Lakes Community Library is excited to invite your students to join their Homeschool Book Club—a fun and engaging way to nurture a love of reading and critical thinking. This club offers a chance for students to connect with peers who share their passion for books.
Visit the Salem Lakes Community library event calendar to see what they’re reading!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Upcoming Homeschool Enrichment
WHPA Homeschool Board Meeting
WHPA Description
WHPA board meetings are open to all current WHPA members in good standing.
Members are invited to attend quarterly Board Meetings regularly (January, April, July, and October) to see what goes on behind the scenes and stay informed – we have a great time at our board meetings and would love to have you join the fun!
2025 board meetings will be held:
Monday, January 27, beginning at 5:30 PM.
Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Current WHPA members who are interested in getting more involved with the organization should begin by attending WHPA Board meetings regularly.
Teen Homeschool Club
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 12-19. Join us for an hour of structured fun! Each month we will have a different STEAM-themed activity. Bring a friend and make some new ones!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
WI Science Festival
WI Science Festival “Curiosity Unleashed” Description
The Wisconsin Science Festival is a statewide celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math with activities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests throughout Wisconsin. Events include hands-on science exhibitions, demonstrations, performances, tours, pub nights, workshops and more.
Founded in 2011 on the premise that art and science go hand-in-hand, the festival has grown from a few days of events in Madison to a full week of activities spanning over a hundred cities. The Wisconsin Science Festival continues to grow, welcoming new event hosts and attendees every year.
Join us October 16-26, 2025 to unleash your curiosity!
Homeschool Science: Birds ($)
Description
Age Group: 1st-5th Grade
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with environmental education by joining us for our seasonal Homeschool Science series! Pringle Nature Center is a great place for children of all ages to study nature up-close in the forest, pond, and prairie ecosystems of the 197-acre Bristol Woods County Park. Homeschool Science is a hands-on, nature-based outdoor program.
Public "Homeschool Science" registration dates: PNC will host several pre-scheduled programs for 4K/5K and 1st-5th grade students over the 2025-26 school year, for which families can register individual students:
October 10th, 2025, 10-12 pm OR 1-3 pm: Birds (1st-5th)
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Science: Birds ($)
Description
Age Group: 1st-5th Grade
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with environmental education by joining us for our seasonal Homeschool Science series! Pringle Nature Center is a great place for children of all ages to study nature up-close in the forest, pond, and prairie ecosystems of the 197-acre Bristol Woods County Park. Homeschool Science is a hands-on, nature-based outdoor program.
Public "Homeschool Science" registration dates: PNC will host several pre-scheduled programs for 4K/5K and 1st-5th grade students over the 2025-26 school year, for which families can register individual students:
October 10th, 2025, 10-12 pm OR 1-3 pm: Birds (1st-5th)
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Build My Future SE WI (High Schoolers)
Build My Future SE WI is a collaborative effort between Lakeland Builders Association and Racine Kenosha Builders Association. The event is possible because of the generous support of sponsors and the enthusiasm of our exhibitors. Public schools, private schools and home school students are encouraged to attend. All students register through their school.
Student registration will open in March 2025
We're working with industry partners to again provide activities in the following areas:
Carpentry
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC
Masonry
Flooring
Roofing
Concrete/Asphalt Mix
Heavy Equipment
Surveying
Welding
Tools
...and so much more.
Build My Future SE WI (Middle Schoolers)
Build My Future SE WI is a collaborative effort between Lakeland Builders Association and Racine Kenosha Builders Association. The event is possible because of the generous support of sponsors and the enthusiasm of our exhibitors. Public schools, private schools and home school students are encouraged to attend. All students register through their school.
Student registration will open in March 2025
We're working with industry partners to again provide activities in the following areas:
Carpentry
Plumbing
Electrical
HVAC
Masonry
Flooring
Roofing
Concrete/Asphalt Mix
Heavy Equipment
Surveying
Welding
Tools
...and so much more.
Homeschool Club
Kenosha Public Library Description
Families with children. Gather and socialize with other local homeschooling families while trying different STEAM activities for homeschoolers of all ages.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Rambunctious Reptiles
Community Library Description
What do we all have in common with a reptile? What is different? Discover what makes reptiles stand out in the animal kingdom and how important they are while meeting some of the warmest cold-blooded reptiles! Presented by the Racine Zoo.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Animals of the World
Community Library Description
Animals of the World - Presented by Racine Zoo
Who shares the savanna with lions? Who can be found hiding in the undergrowth of a rainforest? Learn how animals survive and thrive in different areas around the globe and meet some from all over the world! Presented by the Racine Zoo.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Take a Child Outside Week
Description
Age Group: All Ages
Visit Pringle Nature Center for outdoor fun all week, including nature games and scavenger hunts! This program is free, self-guided, and come and leave as you like. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Normal Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00a-4:00p
Sunday: Noon-4:00p
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Teen Book Club
Community Library Description
Join us for a monthly book discussion and pizza! New members welcome.
Copies of the book will be available at the book club or email Jeannie for more information. We are currently reading The Call of the Wild by Jack London.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
LEGO Club
Community Library Description
We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity. Each month, we’ll have a LEGO challenge. Please do not bring LEGOs from home.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
No-Sew Donut Stuffies
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 5-12. Make your very own no-sew donut stuffie. Just stuff, decorate with colorful faux icing and sprinkles, and take home your sweet creation. Registration required.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
File the PI-1206 Homeschool Enrollment Report!
2025-26 Wisconsin Homeschool Enrollment
You may notice that the DPI HOMER website states that it’s currently accepting data for 2025-26 but you do not need to take action any earlier than Friday, September 19, 2025. Here is the related Wisconsin statute:
Wis Stat 115.30 (3)
On or before each October 15, each administrator of a public or private school system or a home-based private educational program shall submit, on forms provided by the department, a statement of the enrollment on the 3rd Friday of September in the elementary and high school grades under his or her jurisdiction to the department which shall prepare such reports as will enable the public and private schools and home-based private educational programs to make projections regarding school buildings, teacher supply and funds required. The administrator of each private school system and home-based private educational program shall indicate in his or her report whether the system or program meets all of the criteria under s. 118.165 (1).
The Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association’s (WHPA) encourages home-based educators to file the PI-1206 only during the window between the third Friday in September and October 15th.
Please review WHPA’s guidance on When and How to File the PI-1206 for more context.
Kids Chess Club
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 9-12. Curious about chess? Come to this informal and fun chess club! We will play games to strengthen your knowledge of the basics, and encourage each player at their own level, whether you know how to capture en passant or you only know knights as the “horsie”!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Pompom Art (Teens 12-19)
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 12-19. Pompoms aren’t just for beanies! Let your imagination run wild and design a piece of fuzzy, fluffy 3D art.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Book Club
Community Library Description
Book Club KICK-OFF! Join us as we discuss genre categories, play a game and have a snack. Books for the following month will be available to check out on your own library card.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Upcoming Enrichment
Teen Homeschool Club
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 12-19. Join us for an hour of structured fun! Each month we will have a different STEAM-themed activity. Bring a friend and make some new ones!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
3D Print & Design Club
Kenosha Public Library Description
Talk together with fellow hobbyists, crafters, and designers to discuss 3D printing, design, issues, ask questions, and generally chat about the world of 3D craft. The club is open to anyone with a burgeoning interest in 3D craft and those with in depth experience.
Suitable for Ages 14+ and Adults, No Registration Required.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
French Toast on a Stick!
Community Library Description
Let's Make French Toast on a Stick!
Kebabs for breakfast or dinner? Sure! Students will learn how to use a whisk, practice skillet safety while flipping French toast and then add sliced toast and fruit to a skewer for a fun meal.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Nature Printing
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 5-12. Sad that summer is over? Use pinecones, leaves, flowers, and more to create a printed masterpiece to remember summertime by.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Paper Stained Glass
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 5-9. Create a colorful stained glass window using tissue paper. Take your masterpiece home and brighten up your room!
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Art Class
Community Library Description
Dutch artist Mondrian is best known for his mastery of compositional unity in his abstract paintings.
Students will create an abstract art piece using their initials on black paper adding primary and neutral colors.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Upcoming Homeschool Enrichment
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Sea Glass Mobile
Kenosha Public Library Description
Ages 9-12. Let’s get back to nature and make a rustic, yet beautiful mobile. Use sticks, sea glass, and twine to create a unique mobile to hang in your window. Registration required.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
LEGO Club
Community Library Description
We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity. Each month, we’ll have a LEGO challenge. Please do not bring LEGOs from home.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
ART Zone
Community Library Description
Come hang out and have fun creating colorful art projects.
Project: Yarn Wrapped Letters
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Homeschool Club
Kenosha Public Library Description
Families with children. Gather and socialize with other local homeschooling families while trying different STEAM activities for homeschoolers of all ages.
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
Perseids Meteor Shower (All)
Pringle Nature Center Description
Perseids Meteor Shower Viewing
Join us to experience the wonders of the cosmos during what is called the best meteor shower in our region! Participants will learn about the phenomenon before spending the evening stargazing under the dark sky in Bristol Woods.
Rain date = August 13th
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Classes and clubs are subject to changes and/or cancellations. Visit the organizer’s event page to check on the current status.
WHPA Homeschool Board Meeting
WHPA Description
WHPA board meetings are open to all current WHPA members in good standing.
Members are invited to attend quarterly Board Meetings regularly (January, April, July, and October) to see what goes on behind the scenes and stay informed – we have a great time at our board meetings and would love to have you join the fun!
2025 board meetings will be held:
Monday, January 27, beginning at 5:30 PM.
Monday, April 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, July 28, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Monday, October 27, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM
Current WHPA members who are interested in getting more involved with the organization should begin by attending WHPA Board meetings regularly.