Michigan

[busy bee]

We are about an hour North of Detroit.

[Hilary in MI]

Hi! We're in West Michigan (GR).

[angela in ohio]

We will be in Southeast Michigan within a few months! :D

[Lisa L. in MI]

...near some WTMers from these forums. :)

[K&Rs Mom]

We're on the southwest side.

[JeanM]

I'm in southeast Michigan, at least for now. May be moving sometime this spring.

[Nancy in MI]

We are in SW Michigan.

:)

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

Anyone else in the UP? We live in the Houghton/Hancock area.

[OneRoomHomeSchool]

South, Central, Lower :D

[fishnoises]

Busy Bee sounds like we live close!

[Mom2jnb]

We are in SW Michigan.


Kalamazoo Area....

Alison

[Nancy in MI]

Alison, we're neighbors! Do you go to KAT?

Nancy

[Mom2jnb]

We don't do KAT....

I have a friend that does and I have considered it.

We mainly are just at home with some outside co-ops and CMRS. I go to most OASIS meetings....you?

Alison

[Nancy in MI]

We don't do more, mainly because of the expense, but I really like the one science class my 9yo is taking. I may consider putting my 13yo in a class next year. I don't go to any of the support groups. No particular reason, other than time constraints.

We go to Share in Battle Creek, also for science classes. I'm not sure if we'll continue this next year. I really like my 13yo's science class, but I don't like having to go in too many different directions during the week!

We do the monthly classes at the Air Zoo, too. As you can see, I've been outsourcing science this year! I felt like I was neglecting it too much.

We get together a couple times a month with 3 other families to do writing. We're working our way (slowly) through IEW. The boys also do Spanish classes, guitar lessons, and Hap Ki Do (martial arts).

Wow-reading through all that, it's a wonder we get any time at home to do school! But somehow we manage it! ;)

Nancy

[springr8]

We are in West Michigan. Just North of Muskegon.
Kim

[sarahv]

We are moving to Grand Rapids (East Grand Rapids area) in two weeks. I'd love to know of some groups in our area, maybe yahoo groups, or other ways of finding activities and co-ops. I already know of the Home School Building, are there any others?

My dss are 4.5 and 3, my dd is 1. We'd love to get together for some fun and friendship!

Sarah

[Siebelink6]

We are in Ann Arbor, MI.

[disneymom]

We are in Marysville.

[ckmommyof3]

We are in the Lansing area :)

[Jennifer3141]

Hi everyone!

We live in Traverse City but lived in GR for years and still have our second home there. So we go south once a month or so. It's really neat to see so many people from West Michigan here.

Jen

[BlueGator]

We've been in Northville for a couple of months with DH on a temp. consulting assignment.

[nina78]

SW'erners... anyone near Coloma??????

[iteach42]

do you or anyone know of homeschool groups in sw michigan?

[Titus.Two.Five]

Between GR and Lansing

[Jennifer3141]

There's a hs group in Holland, iteach. I believe that one ins Xtian. But the last time I was in the school supply store at the mall, there were posters about it.

And GR has fabulous homeschooling stuff that's an easy google search away.

Jen

[mom2agang]

I'm a yooper! We live by Marquette.
Erika
Mom2nine

[mereadeux]

I'm in Lansing, anyone else around here?

[jeanieande]

I'm a yooper! We live by Marquette.
Erika
Mom2nine

Me too! Negaunee. Thinking about putting DD back in public school though. HS has created non-stop conflict in my house. I don't think we are cut out for it. :(

[Heather in NC]

I live in Southeast Michigan... Downriver.

[~blessedmom~]

Just north of Grand Rapids:D

[darlasowders]

We are about 50 miles north of the Detroit area as well. My dh works in Sterling Heights.

If anyone here has worked with Macomb Community College for their highschooler, I'd love it if they'd pm me!

[kristinatucker]

we are FROM michigan - near detroit metro airport- but are stationed in Alabama right now.

kristina

[Obi-Mom Kenobi]

SarahV - There are two other families in EGR, one with younger kids (3 & 5, I think).

[Isa]

I grew up in Ann Arbor, but after getting married lived in Sterling Heights for seven years and am now in the Kalamazoo area.

[BigMamaBird]

Lansing area :001_smile:

[Mommy2BeautifulGirls]

I'm originally from between South Haven and K-Zoo, but we live close to Metro Airport now.

[Hilary in MI]

I wanted to invite all the Grand Rapids (and environs) people to two get-togethers and let you know about a new resource for area homeschoolers.

First, homeschool moms (and dads) are meeting for coffee and conversation at Barnes and Noble (28th Street) on Wednesday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.

And, I hope you and your kids can join us for a park day next Thursday. We’ll meet for some long-awaited spring outside time at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at Mackay GR Jaycees Family Park, 2551 Kalamazoo Ave SE. Remember sunscreen and a water bottle (the drinking fountains may not be on). In case of bad weather, check on the blog on the website below for a rain date.

Finally, there's a brand-new website for Grand Rapids Homeschoolers: Grand Rapids Learning Exchange. It’s an online hub for all things homeschooling in the area, from postings for mentors/tutors, to listings of camps and classes, to announcements about homeschool gatherings, to . . . too much to list. It’s a good resource not only for homeschoolers, but for anyone looking for learning opportunities in the area, so please pass it on. You can find it at http://www.grlearningexchange.com

Feel free to PM me. :) Hilary

[JenniferD]

Hello all :)

I just found the forums about 2 weeks ago and now addicted LOL

I have 4 dc who have been HS from birth. We are in SE MI near Metro Airport.

[firefly21]

Gladwin County, Michigan...just north of Midland.

[Etkids]

We're in the South Haven area! :001_smile:

[LauraGB]

Wondering if there are any groups in that area since dh is trying to convince me we need to move there so he can fish :001_huh:.
Anyone?

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

Wondering if there are any groups in that area since dh is trying to convince me we need to move there so he can fish :001_huh:.
Anyone?

Maybe someday, so I'm no help with your question. DH's parents grew up in the Soo but now live in downstate MI. We currently live in WI, but hopefully someday we'll make it back to the UP.

[bethanyniez]

I have coordinated a park day in Rochester.

It's this Friday, September 25th, at 1:30.

Rochester Municipal Park, in downtown Rochester. We'll meet at the side of the park off of Ludlow.

If anyone here is interested, feel free to send me a PM! :001_smile:

[mom2agang]

I live by Marquette. that 2 1/2 hrs from the soo. ( If you drive fast) The soo is nice but Marquette is much nicer!!:thumbup:

[LauraGB]

I live by Marquette. that 2 1/2 hrs from the soo. ( If you drive fast) The soo is nice but Marquette is much nicer!!:thumbup:

Marquette is another place he's trying to convince me to consider. What's up there...beside crazy amts of snow? Are there many homeschoolers? I've looked at the Soo, and it seems most of the interesting things/activities are on the Canada side (even the YMCA). But the thought of having to cross that bridge every time we need to do something makes me want to cringe.

[Lisa in the UP of MI]

Marquette is another place we are considering moving to someday. DH and I met there when we were in college and really liked it there. There are lots of great outdoorsy things to do. Plus there are cultural activities taking place at the college.

[mom2agang]

So late reply. There is a lot of homeschoolers here. THe group has been very warm towards me. There is a lot of things to do in MQT. Is there anything you are really looking for. Also MQT has a awesome library.