Homeschool Clubs
in North Georgia!
There are loads of websites, clubs and groups out there for home schoolers! Please
browse the links below and the links bar for details!
ArtatWork Studios is not responsible for groups which are not led by Christy Wilcox.
Please respond directly with the contact person listed with questions or concerns.

If you would like to list your groups or website, please
Email me with your information!
~Support Groups~
ArtatWork Studios & Acorn Academy Yahoo Group
This loop is open to all families in the North Georgia area- both those who take classes with us, or would just like
to keep up with area happenings. This loop is open to all members to post. Postings may include area activities,
stuff for sale, or general homeschool questions. If you would only like to be on the loop that announces activities
sponsored by Christy Wilcox, please
click here to email her.

Northeast Ga Homeschoolers
Excellent group based in White County! Check out their website for great information, park days, and activities.

Hall County Home Educators
This is an excellent group in Hall county and surrounding areas. Dues are $17 a year and cover both email and
paper newsletter mailings.
To subscribe to the Hall County Home Educators Newsletter just send your names (yours and your spouse’s),
mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, children’s names and their birth dates with a check for $17 to
HCHE, P.O. Box 1883, Gainesville, GA 30503.  
Only subscribers are invited and admitted membership into the HCHE Yahoo group site.

EAGLES
This is an excellent group in the Barrow/Gwinnett area! They offer co-ops for all ages- including the EAGLES
high school. They offer many academic opportunities, science fairs, and they have an excellent sports program
too! A great group for families with kids of all ages!

North Ga Home Educators
This is a wonderful email group for Hall county and surrounding areas. There are no dues for this group.
~Businesses & Resources~
www.planetusborne.com
Atom Smash Card Game!
This game was invented by a home school student! This strategic card game introduces you to the Periodic Table
of the Elements and basic chemical principles. Command the forces of the atomic world and battle the strength of
your opponent's elements and compounds. Using the properties of chemical reactions, build strategies and use
them to survive the game with the most Life Points.

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve
A popular place for homeschooled children to come learn about the various exotic and domestic animals. They
offer group discounts! A great place to visit!

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
INK strives, through the exhibits, to create a unique environment in which children of all ages, abilities, and
experience can feel free to imagine, create, and explore beyond their dreams.  INK provides a professional work
environment that is challenging, rewarding, creative, and respectful of ideas and individuals.
*This is where the AWS Gainesville classes will be held starting Fall 2006.

Harvest Home Educators
HHE is an excellent resource for homeschool families. They organize field trips, activities (including a  graduation
ceremony), and discounts for homeschoolers. HHE members receive $10 off when they register for any of our
AWS classes (limited to one discount per family/per 12 weeks).

Children's Insights
Check out this neat CD set to learn about ancient Egypt! Includes crafts and more! HHE members receive 20% off!
Carlton Farms
Visit a working farm located in Rockmart Georgia! They offer three homeschool only field trip days each year.
Things to see and do include a corn maze, dairy farm, pumpkin patch, cotton field, catfish pond, and more!
~Websites~
Enchanted Learning
This is an AWESOME website! They have tons of worksheets, crafts & games! Free to browse or join & print without
ads for only $20 a year. WELL WORTH THE MONEY! :)
Homeschool Central
This is an great website! Filled with lots of information and several support groups across the country!
Homeschool Fieldtrips
This is an fun website for field trips for home schoolers in North Georgia! A wonderful veteran home school mom has
put this site together. Take your time and browse around!
Georgia Homeschool & Southeast Expo
This is a great website loaded with information about homeschool events in Georgia! They host the southeast's largest
homeschool expo! Worth checking out!
Georgia Home Education Association
This is a great website to find homeschool support groups in your area, as well as other GHEA sponsored activities!
~Music & Dance Opportunities ~
The Flute Studio of Tammy Evans Yonce
& the Vertical Sound Homeschool Band
Vertical Sound offers various music making opportunities for homeschool and private school students aged 6 and
older. Many opportunities available for both beginner students and advanced!

Violin Lessons With Dr. Lee
Information coming soon!

ALICATS Dance Studio
This is a great dance studio in Flowery Branch! I have not used them personally, but I have heard many great things
about them! Homeschool friendly hours and classes! They have small personal classes and many opportunities for
performance. Their number is 770-967-4945, or click the link above to go to the website.
~Sports~
Force Football Team
Check out one of the great home school football teams in the area! These guys do an excellent job! Cheerleaders
welcome! Kids participate from Hall, Gwinnett, Barrow counties- and surrounding areas!
Homeschool Run Club
Great opportunity to get out and be active! Join others in the Gwinnett area for fun and fitness!
Greater Gwinnett Christian Barons      
Basketball & Cheerleading, Baseball, Softball  
The Barons offer competitive athletic programs for homeschooled students.  At the middle school level, our
programs teach fundamental skills.  Our JV teams reinforce those skills and teamwork, and our varsity programs
carry schedules at a competitive level comparable to large private schools and public schools.  Though many of our
players go on to play at the collegiate level, other participants enjoy the friendships made and athletic activities
during their teen years.
~Magazines~
Practical Homeschooling Magazine
Published by Home Life, Inc.
P.O. Box 1190
Fenton, MO 63026-1190
Subscription: $19.95/year/six issues. [$29.95 USD outside the US]
(800) 346-6322 (orders only) M-F 10-4 CST
http://www.home-school.com

"Bill and Mary Pride's lively, colorful magazine has been around since 1993. It delivers how-to
features and reviews on everything from preschool to how to win college scholarships.
Well-known columnists, regular "Day At Our House" diary feature that tells how other families
manage a home school day, "Show & Tell" success stories, and contests with prizes. Annual
Practical Home schooling Reader Awards and Practical Home schooling Software Awards reveal
which products your fellow home schoolers rate as the best. Christian world view."
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine is a Christian homeschool publication that is produced quarterly
and is mailed out to homeschooling families all over the world.

Most issues are distributed in the 50 states to thousands of families directly, support groups,
conventions (at their request only) and stores, including:

Borders,
Barnes & Noble,
Hastings,
Books-A-Million,
Waldenbooks and other book distributors.
Each 200-page issue is packed with articles and thoughtful editorial columns covering the
different teaching styles, areas of study, current homeschooling issues and events and
encouraging articles from homeschoolers just like you!
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