Michigan Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and Calvert School will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
Michigan Department of Education
Phone: MI Department of Education (517) 373-3324
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Home school Support Groups
Home school support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
DELTA COUNTY HOMESCHOOL EDUCATORS (DCHSE)
Homeschooling support for families in Escanaba, Gladstone, and surrounding areas. Member benefits include monthly newsletters, e-mail updates, field trips, and monthly programs.
Address: PO Box 216, Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone: (678) 868-5355
Email: info@dchse.org
Web: http://www.dchse.org
EXPLORERS HOMESCHOOL ASSOCIATION
Based in Ann Arbor. A parent run co-op, providing academic and enrichment classes for homeschooled children grades K-12.
Email: krayschool@comcast.net
Web: http://www.explorershomeschool.org
Information Network for Christian Homes
Since 1984 our mission has been to serve families interested or involved in home education by providing the information, resources and encouragement needed to teach their children at home in the state of Michigan, and to work to ensure the continued freedom to do so.
Address: 3721 W. Michigan Ave, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: 517-518-7520
Web: http://inch.org/
Educational Excursions
Afford your child the best chance to learn by taking field trips to different locations that encourage learning and curiosity. The locations listed below are wonderful tools in reinforcing the ideas taught in the classroom while having fun!
DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL PARK
We provide a broad audience with outstanding and unique educational opportunities that lead to the appreciation and stewardship of nature.
Address: 8450 West 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI, 48067
Phone: (248) 541-5717
Web: www.detroitzoo.com
POTTER PARK ZOO
The Potter Park Zoological Society evolved from the Friends of the Zoo Society in 1986. It is the private, nonprofit, fundraising organization that raises the necessary monies to support the Zoo. The Zoological Society supports the Education Department, the Docent Association, the Teen Zookeeper Program, Zookambi (the summer school program), operates the concession stands, gift shop, and pony rides, and sponsors special events.
Address: 1301 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 702-4745
Email: zoocontact@ingham.org
Web: http://www.potterparkzoo.org
Curious Kids' Museum
The Curious Kids' Museum encourages discovery, wonder and awe for children. This interactive hands-on playground for the mind fulfills its educational leadership role by stimulating curiosity, awareness and life preparedness in Science, Culture, History and Technology. Through its programs and exhibits, the Museum encourages people of all ages to explore the world around them in a unique and open-ended manner.
Address: 415 Lake Boulevard, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: 269-983.CKID
Email: ckm@curiouskidsmuseum.org
Web: http://www.curiouskidsmuseum.org/
Flint Children's Museum
The Flint Children's Museum exists to inspire discovery, learning and imagination through exploration and hands-on play. Our museum serves as an indispensable resource for families and educators, helping to create a broad community network devoted to our children's development and learning.
Address: 1602 W. University Ave, Flint, MI 48504
Phone: 810-767-5437
Email: discovery@flintchildrensmuseum.org
Web: http://www.flintchildrensmuseum.org/index.cfm
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
The Grand Rapids Children's Museum celebrates childhood and the joy of learning by providing an interactive, hands-on environment that inspires learning and encourages self directed exploration.
Address: 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-235-GRCM
Web: http://www.grcm.org/
Great Lakes Children's Museum
The founders and leaders of the Museum declare that the Mission of the Great Lakes Children's Museum is to surround children and the adults in their lives with a hands-on, interactive, and informal educational environment that will invite curiosity, allow exploration, encourage participation, and celebrate the child-like wonder in all of us.
Address: 13240 S. West Bayshore Drive, Greilickville, Traverse City, MI 49685
Phone: 231-932-4526
Email: info@glcm.org
Web: http://www.glcm.org/
Impression 5 Science Center
Impression 5 is a hands-on learning environment that challenges its visitors to experience, discover, and explore the world in which they live. Impression 5 achieves this by producing hands-on exhibits and participatory programs.
Address: 200 Museum Dr, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: 517-485-8116
Web: http://www.impression5.org/mos/Frontpage/
Kids ‘N' Stuff
A children's museum with interactive exhibits for kids and their families.
Address: 301 S. Superior, Albion, MI 49224
Phone: 517-629-8023
Email: info@kidsnstuff.org
Web: http://www.kidsnstuff.org/Default.htm
Mid-Michigan Children's Museum
Our mission is to provide a fun, hands-on place where children can use their curiosity and creativity to learn about their world.
Address: 315 West Genesee, Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989-399-6626
Email: info@midmicm.org
Web: http://www.midmicm.org/
Shalom Street
The address for Jewish discovery.
Address: 6600 West Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: 877-SHALOM-3
Web: http://www.shalomstreet.org/index.htm
Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum
The Mission of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is to inspire people to discover the wonder of science, math and technology.
Address: 220 E. Anna St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: 734-995-5439
Email: museum@aahom.org
Web: http://www.aahom.org/
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
