HCHS is a completely member-led group. We have no leaders, no dues, and no formal structure. We are simply families who wish to share our joys and concerns with other homeschoolers while providing our children with opportuntities for education and friendship.
Our meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month. We also have a variety of activities in between meetings.
Our members keep in touch in between meetings and activities through our members-only e-mail list. Our e-mail list is available by invitation only. If you would like to join the HCHS e-mail list, please send a brief introduction to one of the moderators listed under "Group Contact Info" at the right of this screen.
MISSION STATEMENT: The primary purpose of Hamilton County Homeschoolers (HCHS) is to provide an opportunity for social interaction, support and the sharing of information among homeschoolers and unschoolers in and around the Hamilton County area.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Hamilton County Homeschoolers (HCHS) has no membership requirements. We are open to anyone interested in homeschooling/unschooling regardless of age, race, religion, or educational philosophy. However, it is requested that all HCHS members be respectful of the different lifestyles and religious and educational philosophies within the group.
RELIGIOUS/EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY: Because we have chosen to keep HCHS open to all homeschoolers, the main group shall remain inclusive in nature and shall not support or endorse one religion or philosophy over another. We do, however, recognize that our members need to connect and share with like-minded families. For that reason, HCHS shall allow the formation of member-sponsored sub-groups.
SUB-GROUP POLICY: Sub-groups are subject to one rule only: Sub-groups and their facilitators are not representative of HCHS as a whole and therefore are asked not to speak on behalf of HCHS. Otherwise, sub-group facilitators are free to determine their own membership requirements, dues, etc. and may have their events listed on the HCHS calendar of events if they choose. Sub-groups can be religious in nature, but may also be formed to meet academic needs (such as science or math sub-groups), to connect children of similar ages (such as pre-school, pre-teen, or teen subgroups), or for any other reason that our members see fit. Sub-groups are not required to be inclusive.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: Because we are a member-led group, we rely on member volunteers to coordinate and facilitate meetings, functions, field trips, etc., the number and types of services available at any given time varies depending upon the activity level of our member families. Some of our activities have included field trips (approximately one a month), museum days, park days, monthly Family Days, Open Gym at the Noblesville Boys and Girls Club, science fairs, International Fests, and more.
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