If you ask somebody for certain facts and he doesn t know, you then proceed to whomever the first person recommends. And so on. The adage assures us that information is never more than five people deep. Write to well-known people. Encourage your teenager to write and ask for that advice.
Next stop is the local library.
Too many make the mistake of perusing the computer card catalog, deciding what they want is not there, and walking out. Almost all libraries have display tables, bulletin boards, and sometimes files devoted to community groups and resources. Some libraries even maintain a homeschooling file. At almost all libraries, you will find brochures from local parks and recreation departments, YMCA s, musical groups, team sports, and many hobbyists groups. In larger communities, look for a free magazine detailing activities for children of all ages.