Homeschooling in the Summer

Does learning have to stop in the summer? Of course not! There are many ways to continue the learning process during the summer months. You’ll find ideas for homeschooling during the summer, ways to make the most of vacations, and a listing of summer camps.

Summer Algebra Institute for Kids

SAI: the Summer Algebra Institute for Kids is an enrichment program that uses algebra to unify and connected mathematics for children and teachers. One of SAI’s strengths is showing young students how algebra illustrates several “grand ideas” that show the unity and connectedness of math across grades and across topics.

Kids who go to school don't homeschool in the summer

Penelope Trunk discusses the idea of whether or not a student who attends typical school during the school year is then homeschooled by their attentive parents in the summer.

Homeschool Free

This email support group offers resource and idea sharing to help you find free resources for use by homeschoolers. You'll be able to network with other homeschooling parents to get free worksheets, printables, books, lesson plans, software, learning aids, and much more.

How to Ruin Your Kid's Summer Vacation

If your children could tell you what they really want to do for vacation, you might find out that your meticulous plans to keep them occupied this summer is all for naught.

How to Homeschool Through the Summer

Surprisingly, many families that homeschool year round experience homeschool burnout far less than those that take the summer off. The pressure to finish the year's curriculum within a specific time frame can become quite stressful. Take advantage of the summer months to finish up on formal schooling and fill in gaps while adding fun, hands-on learning. When we strive to develop a lifelong love of learning within the family, year-round homeschooling becomes the norm.

Homeschooling Throughout the Summer

Homeschooling through the summer allows for increased predictability across the year, an emphasis on the value of learning, less stree, better retention, and more fun in your schooling. In this article, the author discusses these benefits and offers encouragement to give year-round schooling a try.

How to Homeschool: Homeschooling Through the Summer

A light-hearted look at homeschooling through the summer months. A reminder that we never really finish anything with our children and that education is more than just finishing a textbook from cover to cover.

Unschooling at the Beach

A look at how taking a break from the house for a day doesn't mean a break from learning.

Timberline Ranch Homeschool Camp

Timberline Ranch in Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, offers a series of six one-day camps on consecutive Mondays, designed specially for homelearners aged 8-16, to give some new experiences and opportunities. Meet other homeschoolers, learn new skills, take on new challenges, and more! Daily activities include riding lessons, horsemanship, riflery, archery, climbing lessons, and group activities.