WAHE Membership Information
1) Membership in WAHE is open to all families in the Wausau and surrounding areas who homeschool and file a PI-1206 Intent to Homeschool form with the WI Department of Public Instruction. This provides membership for their entire family.
An exception is made for those whose children are under six years of age as of September 1st of the school year, and the family has the intention of homeschooling according to WI Act 512.
2) Members must register and pay dues as determined by the board.
2023/24 $30 dues; $20 for new member and early-bird discount renewals
3) Members must read and understand that all WAHE business and events will be conducted in accordance with the Mission Statement and Statement of Faith.
4) Members must read and agree to abide by the Guidelines for Attending WAHE Events
5) Members must read and agree to abide by the Public Health Statement
The Wisconsin Homeschool Parent Association offers helpful articles on WI Homeschool Law and support for traditional homeschooling families. This helpful chart (link) breaks down the main differences between "Traditional Homeschooling" and "Schooling at Home" (such as those who chose to use a virtual charter school for their schooling).
Reservations WAHE Members are responsible to make reservations for activities with the appropriate person and pay any registration fees.
Participant Cancellations WAHE Members are responsible to alert the activity leader immediately regarding any changes. There may be a waiting list of families wanting to participate. If not, you are welcome to offer your position to other families via the forum. Note: after the reservation deadline, any necessary fees are non-refundable.
Event Cancellation Should the weather cause the WAUSAU PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT to close for the day, all WAHE Events for the day will be canceled as well. Other cancellations or changes to schedules will be posted on the WAHE Forum.
Punctuality Make every effort to be 10 minutes early for an activity.
Age Appropriateness WAHE attempts to sponsor activities in facilities that will allow for the widest age-range of involvement. However, there are certain facilities that impose strict age restrictions. As you sign up, please be mindful and respectful of those restrictions.
Parental Involvement Parents must stay with their own children unless arrangements are made for another parent to supervise them. Your children must have a parent or guardian present in case of a medical emergency. This policy does not apply to activities for which the parent had paid a community organization to teach classes for their children, such as the YMCA. However, it would be best for you to ask the leaders in those situations to make certain it is acceptable for you to leave the premises. After the event, please help clean up and check around for personal possessions.
Behavior Before each activity, discuss with your children proper behavior, appearance, etc. We expect that our children will behave in a courteous manner, follow directions, and be careful in their treatment of property. In the event that a child becomes disruptive or behaves in a manner that is harmful to the group, the offender will be asked to leave.
Liability It is the nature of children to learn by exploration. To ensure safety and avoid accidents, parents are responsible for the supervision of their own children. In the event a child damages anything, the parents will be responsible for restitution.