Grassroots Homeschoolers Gathering Days Gatherings start at 11:30 AM unless otherwise noted with scheduled programs often beginning at 12:30PM.
(Please note: times may change occasionally due to scheduling and will be
posted per occurrence.)
Meetings are held from September through May at:
St. Paul Lutheran Church
6203 W. Vollmer Rd.
Matteson, IL


Arrival & General Rules  
  • Read and review these Gathering Day Rules with your children at home and at the Welcome Table upon arrival.
  • Park in the back lot of the Church and enter through the Gym doors located through the fenced in play yard.
  • All members and visitors check in at the Welcome Table.
  • Members pay a $2 facility fee for each Gathering Day.
  • Visitors are required to fill out a visitors form and pay a $12 visitors fee.
  • Member’s Grandparents and spouses are always free.
  • The Welcome table will close at the start of our Gathering Day programs.
  • Please be sure to complete any business prior to its close!
  • Wear a name tag (available at the Welcome table) and have your children wear them too. It makes it easier for us all to get to know each other and helps visitors and new members feel welcome.
  • Post Items of Interest on the bulletin board and submit them to the newsletter editors.
  • All are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy while visiting and making new friends before the scheduled Program.
  • Set-up a table and chairs for your family, or make arrangements to share this responsibility with friends.
  • Please clean up any mess you make and throw away all lunch debris.
  • Children are NOT allowed in the Hallways, supply rooms, or kitchen unless authorized and attended by an adult.
  • Parents/Guardians must remain on the premises with their children at all times.
  • No society can function without some RULES!