Ok, next. A trip to the zoo? That’s more like it. Life at our house has often been described as a zoo. We just recently visited the one in Knoxville. Giraffes, monkeys, bears, snakes. A hodgepodge of colors, flavors, sounds, movement. Closer, but still not. Our role in visiting the zoo is primarily passive. Everything is behind Plexiglas. We can’t pet the animals. There’s no danger. Now, if we could crawl over that glass and ride the zebras, that would be a different story.

My mind wanders back to the outdoors. God’s creation. Near and dear to me since early childhood. Relaxing, yet exhilarating. Fun, but dangerous. That’s it! Rock climbing. My family and I are clutching a crack in a rock face, somewhere between heaven and earth. Our climb is heavenward, but it’s dangerous. Or kayaking! We’ve gone over a couple waterfalls in our day. Mountain biking. Rolling down a steep, rocky surface at what seems like 100 mph, feeling at one moment that I just might be in control and recognizing at the next that I rely completely on the grace of God for survival. Mountain climbing. Cliff jumping. Caving. In short, an adventure.

An adventure. But only if you are properly equipped! And not just equipped physically. Surviving the adventure requires that you be equally equipped in mind and heart. That’s where we come in. We’ll outfit you with the gear you need to physically get up that mountain or rock wall called the Christian home school experience. We’ll provide the support, companionship, and counsel to equip your mind. And we’ll point you to the Master Outfitter who alone can equip your heart.

Welcome to the Homeschool Hangout. Rugged Gear for the Homeschool Adventure.

Lukas (22)

2nd oldest of the Bergs, West Point Graduate)