These posts are specific for Georgia, especially North Georgia and around Athens. Non-homeschoolers may find these resources useful too.
HOMESCHOOLING IN GEORGIA
How to Homeschool in Georgia : GA HB 39: Georgia Homeschooling Law Changes Beginning 2012 / 2013 School Year
How to Homeschool Kindergarten (with information about the law in Georgia)
Intentional Reading Using Georgia’s PINES Online Library Catalog
NATURE EVENTS & CLASSES
Knee-high Naturalist Class at the Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, GA
The Homeschool Science Classes at the Sandy Creek Nature Center in Athens, GA
Pumpkin Patch (Pick Your Own Pumpkins in Watkinsville, GA; They also have strawberries in the spring.)
The Junior Ranger Program – Includes details on the Georgia Junior Ranger Program and links to the National Junior Ranger Program
HIKING
Free Places to Take Kids in Athens, Georgia (refers to Places to Visit Free of Charge at the Barrow Journal)
Just for Fun: Our Trip to Anna Ruby Falls (a beautiful day hike for young kids and it’s stroller accessible)
The Lake Loop Trail at Unicoi State Park (stroller accessible)
INDOOR FUN
Where to take kids on a rainy day in Athens, GA
Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK) Museum in Gainesville, GA
SEASONAL
The North Atlanta Gem, Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show - A must see! (Every December at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Gwinett County)
HISTORICAL PLACES
Homeschool Field Trip to the William Harris Homestead (Near Monroe, Georgia. Open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.)
INTERVIEWS WITH GEORGIA HOMESCHOOLERS
Interview with a Former Homeschool Student
Interview with Homeschooled Student Rachel Foy
Interview with Barrow County Homeschooling Family: The McGarrys
Interview with Barrow County Homeschooling Family: The Bells
More to come…
External Links
- Atlanta Homeschooling Examiner
- Autry Hill in John’s Creek, GA
- GA Aquarium Homeschool Programs
- GA Home Education Association
- Gammu Mu Chapter
- Georgia Homeschool Groups
- Governor’s Honors Programs (GHP)
- HEIR
- Kindermusik at UGA
- National Archives at Atlanta
- Sandy Creek Nature Center
- Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum
- Zoo Atlanta Homeschool Programs
- Welcome to Homeschooling PDF
