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"Going Wide" was one of the best pieces of advice I got on here. My DS6 is still in PS. We go wide afterschool and summers. He is learning Mandarin and taking violin. His summer program includes computer programming and physics. All in an effort to slow him down. We will be returning to homeschooling in another year or so when he's completely tapped the Elementary school. I just can't fathom sending a 7-8 yo to middle school.

We are part of a homeschool co-op and use it strictly for social events. Our co-op has scheduled park days, a weekly pokemon club and a monthly field trip. The popularity and growth of h/s is such that groups are popping up everywhere. I think you'll find something without too much trouble. Like you we live outside of the city, so we do a little more driving than most but it's worth it.