Hilary passed along this information about a new field trip group for homeschoolers in West Michigan called West Michigan Field Trip Club. The introduction states:
This club exists to enhance the homeschooling experience in West Michigan through group activities outside of the home environment.
Organized field trips; information about events for homeschool families and information about family activities are shared with members.
All families are encouraged to participate. Accommodation requests for special needs children shall be made for all organized field trips.
This club is not set up to discuss topics outside of the events posted.
In another email, the founder explained:
I have been organizing activities for another group since we began homeschooling. Other families began asking me if they could join the activities.
I decided to begin a Yahoo group to post the activities. No handouts and no fees associated with the group, unless the business has a fee.
This is not a business, but rather a way for families to participate in group activities. Examples of activities include skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, tours, library activities,etc.
This group is not a religious-based group and open to everyone. Requests for accommodations for special needs children will be arranged.
I forwarded an invite for anyone interested. Some activities require RSVP on the database. Please feel free to pass on the invite. Thank you.
