Upcoming Events
Estell Dinosaur Museum
Step into history with another unforgettable Mobile Museum experience at the Illinois Homeschool Resource Center! Join Brian and Carla Estell for an engaging afternoon featuring a personally curated traveling museum filled with fascinating historical artifacts — including new items that were not part of the last sold-out event. Families will also enjoy interactive, VBS-style games that make learning hands-on and memorable. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
America 250th Family Festival
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an unforgettable evening of family fun, patriotic activities, music, refreshments, and an outdoor movie under the stars. Join the Illinois Homeschool Resource Center for a classic Americana celebration designed for all ages.
Parent Meeting
Learn about upcoming plans, share ideas, connect with other homeschool families, and help shape the future of homeschool support in Central Illinois. RSVP to be entered into a special giveaway!
Summer Reading & Math Camp Preview
Join us for a free Reading & Math Camp Preview at the Illinois Homeschool Resource Center! Kids will enjoy games, learning activities, and a fun sample of what the full summer camp will include.
Estell Mobile Museum
May 5 • 1:00–2:30 PM — Estell Mobile Museum (Space limited)
📍IL HRC: 111 Fisk St. Goodfield, IL 61530
Bring your curiosity and your sense of wonder for a mini-adventure in paleontology and play! This cozy, family-friendly event includes:
45-minute Creation Presentation — A lively, age-friendly talk exploring the story of creation with hands-on visuals and engaging storytelling.
Mobile Museum — Touch and examine real fossils up close. Small group means plenty of time to handle specimens and ask questions.
VBS-style Games — Active, faith-centered games that get kids moving and learning together.
Cost: $15 per family.
Homeschool Maker's Market
Calling all young entrepreneurs! Homeschooled students Pre-K through 12th grade are invited to sell their creations at the IL HRC Homeschool Maker’s Market. From plants and baked goods to crafts and handmade items, kids can experience the fun of running their own booth.
Ag in the Classroom
A fun introduction to Agriculture presented by the Woodford County Farm Bureau.
Kid’s Club - Nature
Week 4: Build & Engineer
Join us this March for Arts & Crafts at Homeschool Kids Club! Each week kids will explore a different hands-on creative theme while building friendships and confidence. This free, family-attended event is open to all homeschool families.
Cherry Pie Day
Join Central Illinois homeschool families for Cherry Pie Day in Springfield! Meet at the Illinois Homeschool Resource Center at 7:45 AM and travel together — plus optional pie pre-orders available!
Kid’s Club - Build & Engineer
Week 4: Build & Engineer
Join us this March for Arts & Crafts at Homeschool Kids Club! Each week kids will explore a different hands-on creative theme while building friendships and confidence. This free, family-attended event is open to all homeschool families.
3D Printing Workshop
Discover how digital designs become real objects in this hands-on 3D printing workshop! Students will learn the basics of Tinkercad, watch a printer in action, and design their own object to be printed.
Kid’s Club - Clay & Textiles
Week 3: Clay & Textile
Join us this March for Arts & Crafts at Homeschool Kids Club! Each week kids will explore a different hands-on creative theme while building friendships and confidence. This free, family-attended event is open to all homeschool families.
Kid’s Club - Slime and Paint
Week 2: Slime & Paint
Join us this March for Arts & Crafts at Homeschool Kids Club! Each week kids will explore a different hands-on creative theme while building friendships and confidence. This free, family-attended event is open to all homeschool families.