Waukesha County
Homeschool Resources
In Waukesha County, 1,708 students are learning outside the traditional classroom!
There are approximately 1,708 homeschooling peers in your county along with numerous local resources available to enhance your student's education.
Waukesha County includes self-reported home-based students in the following districts: Arrowhead (30), Elmbrook (137), Hamilton (99), Hartland-Lakeside J3 (40), Kettle Moraine (152), Lake Country*, Menomonee Falls (119), Merton Community (20), Mukwonago (171), Muskego-Norway (96), New Berlin (92), Norris*, North Lake*, Richmond*, Stone Bank*, Swallow*, and Waukesha (426).
*Less than 20 home-based students in that district
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Homeschooling is not school at home.
It’s a way of living that inspires students to be life-long learners, develop well-rounded social skills and engage in their local communities.
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Homeschool Hangout
Waukesha Public Library is on our list of faves for library hopping within Waukesha County! If you and your students like art, you’ll enjoy walking around to enjoy the displays. The local history room is a cozy hideaway if you need to focus and the teen lounge features computer workstations, swanky seating and the young adult section of books.
Be sure to check the library’s event calendar for Homeschool Hangout. After getting your schoolwork done, get creative in the 321 Studio which is open most weekday afternoons and is well stocked with artsy supplies!
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Old World Wisconsin
Old World Wisconsin opens in May! Step into the daily lives of early immigrants who called Wisconsin home. Make a hook in the blacksmith shop, say hi to the farm animals, admire the vegetable gardens, dye and spin wool, knead bread, collect chicken eggs and try on wooden shoes. Be sure to save the date for Old World Wisconsin Homeschool Days on 9/26 and 10/3 this year. In the meantime…
FREE Old World Wisconsin Passes
Are available in all four library systems for Southeast Wisconsin: County Cat, SHARE, Monarch and, Bridges. (Search for Wisconsin Historical Society) -
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Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium
When the night sky isn’t exactly clear, visit the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! The planetarium shares a cooperative agreement with the Retzer Nature Center and serves as a great earth and space science resource. Check out the events calendar! The planetarium presents a variety of weekday and weekend astronomy shows to the public including some stellar skywatching opportunities outside (weather permitting). Your student might also be interested in these Astronomy Education Resources.
FREE Horwitz-DeRemer Passes
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New Berlin Activity & Recreation Center
When you hit that homeschooling slump in late winter, take a trip to the New Berlin Activity & Rec Center (ARC). Described as the “ultimate haven for young adventurers aged 2-12”, the Kelmann Kids Zone indoor playground provides an opportunity for students to hone their social skills while allowing parents and caregivers to connect with other families in the community. Drop-in programs include the walking track, open gym, open pickleball, open volleyball, open basketball, and cardio & strength equipment.
FREE ARC Experience Passes
Are available in the Bridges library system.
Explore Waukesha County
Click the icon in the upper left of the map to filter locations by subject! Some locations include helpful tips for homeschool families (tap on the location icon to view). Revisit this page when you’re library-hopping within Waukesha County to find something fun to do after your visit!
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Community Classes & Clubs
More ways to socialize!
Socialization is the process of learning and adopting the values, behaviors, and social skills of a society. It's a lifelong process that shapes a person's identity and helps them fit into their culture. Ideally, you’re interacting with people of all ages in real-life situations throughout Waukesha County. But homeschool co-ops can be a great way to find support and group outings!
Waukesha County Homeschool Groups
Beyond the Books Christian Homeschool Enrichment (Brookfield)
Heritage Christian Schools Homeschool Offerings (New Berlin)
Note: These listings are provided as a courtesy and do not constitute endorsement of a particular group. Please use your discernment to do further research on the philosophy and practices of any group.
Food for thought…
Did you know that home-based students can compete in sports, join clubs and take up to two academic (or elective) courses at district schools?
Source: WHPA and WI Statute 118.53
Explore: Waukesha District Schools