A party is a good way for your homeschool students to meet up and have fun with other homeschooled children in your area. If you do not already have a list of people whom you can invite to the party, get involved with an online forum or support group to see who all in your city would be interested in the event. Based on the response you get you can set up the other details.
The Venue
Since there could be a fair number of children and adults attending the party it may not make sense to have it at your home. The idea is for it to be an enjoyable experience not an exercise in clean up. You can use a community meeting hall, a rec room, or even the conference room at your local library as a possible venue. Check ahead of time with the associated authorities and get permission for the date you are planning the party.
The Food
You can go with two hassle free options. The first is to simply hire a caterer to handle all the food and drink requirements. While this is easy to do, it can also be a tad expensive. If you feel that way you can exercise the second option of having a potluck. Divide up the meal into different segments that the attending parents can bring in. The snacks, drinks, and main meal can all be sectioned out amongst the attendees. A little organizing can save big bucks.
The Games
What’s a party without some music, fun and games?! Set up a list of games that you can play with children of different age groups before hand. That way you will waste less time at the party settling people down. Also have a few gifts for the winners. You can ask the parents to contribute books, candy or any other handy gift that the children will enjoy receiving. Have a game for the adults as well to keep things interesting. Prizes for the games can be given at the end of the party in a small ceremony.
