Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open!
Barrington Area Home Schoolers of the Northwest Suburbs (BAHS) is a Christian organization that exists to strengthen home educating families by fostering relationships, providing activities, and inspiring learning.
We provide monthly meet-ups for parents, member-led field trips, social gatherings, and clubs throughout the year. Through our email group and newsletters, members can find out about all kinds of activities and have the opportunity to ask questions as they come up in life/school.
(complete list available in our newsletter)
Lake Geneva, WI
Large Group Event
Marengo
Teens
Lake in the Hills
Ages 10-14 (Grade 5th - 8th)
Woodstock
Large Group Event - All Ages
Wauconda
Large Group Event
Moms Social Opportunity
McHenry County
Adult + All Ages
McHenry
Teens
Mom meet-ups are typically held on the second Monday of the month, September through May.
Winter Meeting dates:
Dec 1st
off in January
Feb 2nd
We traditionally host clubs for teens, middle schoolers, and elementary aged kids. Volunteers are needed to host events and help with teen nights. Please note that our events are not drop off, and parent supervision is required.
Clubs
• Teen Events
• Middle School Boys
• Middle School Girls
• Kid's Tribe
Field Trips
Various member-led field trips and events are also available. Members can find details for these events within our newsletter, on our Google calendar, and through our email forum.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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