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Support Groups - Maricopa County
We list these homeschool groups as a service to Arizona's homeschool
community at large. As a Christian board of directors, we do not
necessarily endorse all groups listed on this site.
NO SOLICITATIONS PLEASE ...
The information found on the Support Group listings pages
is NOT to be used for solicitation purposes of any kind.
We respectfully ask that those marketing products or services
refrain from contacting the leaders listed to promote their business
or service.
The support groups list is posted for the sole purpose of
helping homeschooling families or those interested in homeschooling
to find a local group where they can get connected with other homeschoolers
in their area.
Please click on the name of the support group for more information.
A HEART 4 LEARNING
A group for home educators that exists to be an encouragement, support,
and a resource to benefit one another in educating our children at home.
(West Buckeye, Tonopah, Palo Verde) Secular
ARIZONA CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS
Christian-based Yahoo group focusing on helping new as well as seasoned homeschool families by providing answers to questions, invitations to activities from other groups and information regarding homeschooling. We are not affiliated with any particular Christian denomination.
(Northwest Valley) Christian
ARIZONA H.E.A.T.
Homeschool competitive sports organization in the sports of Volleyball,
Basketball, Track, Golf, and Soccer. We aim to provide a well-rounded
Christian atmosphere for homeschooled students ages 9-18 as they participate
in sports. (Valley wide) Christian
ARIZONA LIBER ASSOCATION
OF FAMILIES
A group for homeschooling families seeking to incorporate leadership
education using the Thomas Jefferson Classical model. (Phoenix Metro,
East Valley, Casa Grande)
ARIZONA JEWISH HOMESCHOOLERS
(AZJHS)
AZJHS exists as a support group for families that are Jewish and homeschooling
or thinking of homeschooling, regardless of level of observance. We
are primarily an e-mail group with occasional meetings, mostly focused
around the various holidays. (Statewide) Jewish
AZ F.R.O.G. Home Educators (Forever Relying On God)
A non-denominational homeschool support group (Far West Valley) Christian
AZ WEST CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL NETWORK
This is an email network for Christian homeschoolers and individual Christian homeschool support groups. The purpose is to increase access to one another and to promote home education and homeschooling events in the West Valley. (West Valley) Christian
BUCKEYE VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS
Supporting and encouraging homeschooling families with an email group. (Buckeye and surrounding West Valley cities) Christian
CHEVALIER NOIR ACADEMY - COMPETITIVE HOMESCHOOL CHESS CLUB
Weekly and bi-weekly homeschool chess club for the competitive player. (East Valley) Secular
HOMESCHOOL MINISTRY AT CCV
(Christ's Church of the Valley)
Homeschool ministry focusing on the importance of developing Christ-centered
relationships by providing support, resources, activities and fellowship
opportunities for families who educate their children at home. (Northwest
Valley) Christian
CROSSROADS HOMESCHOOL CONNECTION
Offers fellowship opportunities, mentorship, prayer, and support to families who educate their children at home. We are a ministry of Crossroads Church of the Nazarene in Chandler. (Chandler and East Valley) Christian
DESERT HILLS CHRISTIAN
HOMESCHOOLERS
Serving area homeschoolers through a weekly PE/Park Day, mentoring,
fellowship, and prayer support. (New River, Black Canyon City, Desert
Hills, Anthem, Tramonto, North Phoenix, Cave Creek) Christian
DIVINE MERCY HOME
EDUCATORS
Catholic homeschooling families meeting for support. (Goodyear,
Buckeye, Surprise - West Valley) Catholic
EASTSIDE EXPLORERS
Cooperative support group open to families who educate their children
at home. Offering a wide variety of educational opportunities and activities.
(Scottsdale, N. Phoenix) Christian
EAST VALLEY CHRISTIAN HOME
EDUCATORS (EVCHE)
Maintaining a community of support and fellowship for homeschooling
families. (East Valley) Christian
EAST VALLEY EDUCATORS (EVE)
Support group for families educating their children at home. We believe
in the importance of family and our right to educate our children at
home in the way we feel is best. (East Valley) Secular
EAST VALLEY HOMESCHOOLED TEENS
(EVHT)
Inclusive group formed to provide social activities for homeschooled
teens and tweens. (East Valley) Secular
ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN HOMESCHOOLERS
Providing support and information to homeschooling families through
a variety of educational and relational opportunities and activities.
(Estrella Mountain Ranch, Rainbow Valley, Goodyear)
ETA SIGMA ALPHA - OMICRON BETA CHAPTER
Omicron Beta is a local chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha, a National Honor
Society for homeschooled students in grades 7-12.
(North & west Phoenix areas and northern Arizona) Secular
ETA SIGMA ALPHA - THETA KAPPA CHAPTER
Theta Kappa is a local chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha, a National Honor
Society for homeschooled students in grades 7-12.
(South & east Phoenix metro area and southern Arizona) Secular
FIT FOR SERVICE
Physical Education co-op that meets to strengthen our physical bodies,
build healthy habits, make lasting friendships, and support each other
in our homeschooling endeavors. (East Valley) Christian
NOTE: As of September 2006, Fit For Service, is operating under the
umbrella of EVCHE (East Valley Christian Home Educators)
FOUNTAIN HILLS CHRISTIAN
HOME EDUCATORS (FHCHE)
Our mission is to glorify God by providing fellowship, educational
activities, information, inspiration and support to homeschooling families.
(Fountain Hills and East Scottsale) Christian
GRACE CHRISTIAN
HOMESCHOOLERS
Christ-centered homeschool support group focused on K-6 grade educational
and social activities (siblings of all ages welcome). Cooperative group
where moms work together to plan and implement group activities. (North
Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria) Christian
THE GROUP
Christian teen group focusing on fun activities and field trips in order to provide a forum for friendships and events to enhance the teen's homeschool experience. For homeschooled students ages 13-18 and their families. (East Valley) Christian
H.E.R.O. (Happily Educating
ouR Own)
E-mail network providing opportunity for Christian homeschooling families
to share information with one another. Daily e-mail updates and web
site. (Valley Wide) Christian
HIGH SCHOOL SUPPORT
GROUP
Providing guidance and support for homeschooling parents of junior
and senior high students. (Valley wide)
HOME EDUCATORS OF CENTRAL
PHOENIX (HECP)
Non-denominational Christian homeschool support group. We offer parent-directed
co-op classes, regular educational field trips, as well as excellent
opportunities to build long-lasting friendships with other homeschooling
families. (Central Phoenix) Christian
HOME
EDUCATORS OF SURPRISE
Working together to offer a unique learning experience for homeschooling
families in the Northwest Valley. We provide many field trips, Learning
Fairs, outreaches, and P.E. (Northwest Valley) Christian
HOMESCHOOLING ARIZONA SWAP
EXCHANGE
E-mail network providing an on-line environment to exchange curriculum
and materials. (State Wide) Secular
HOPE AND GRACE HOMESCHOOL
FELLOWSHIP
Our purpose is to edify, nurture and encourage families as they teach
their children at home. We provide support and friendship through park
days, field trips, parties and other events. (Northwest Valley)
Christian
INDIGO HOME LEARNERS
Providing a positive and inclusive homeschooling community for our
children; open to all. (Northwest Phoenix)
J.O.Y. HOMESCHOOL NETWORK
Christ-centered group meeting weekly to support, encourage, and pray
for one another. (Northwest Valley) Christian
JUST FIELD TRIPS
Yahoo Group for homeschooling families to schedule and participate in field trips throughout the valley. Secular
KNOWLEDGE HOUSE
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
Multi-purpose homeschool resource center offering a lending library,
supplementary classes, play room, standardized testing, honor society,
kids and teens chat groups plus on-line resources. (Located in New River)
Christian
LATTER-DAY HOMESCHOOLERS
Our goal is to provide positive social opportunities for homeschooling families. (Southeast Valley) LDS
MOEZART PRODUCTIONS
Christian, non-profit, theatre arts education group for homeschoolers
ages 10-18. (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler) Christian
N & W HOMESCHOOLERS
Predominantly LDS group with activties centered around the Charlotte
Mason philosphy with a study of the classics. (Northwest Phoenix) LDS
NORTH SCOTTSDALE
HOMESCHOOLERS
Support group for single parents and working parents who homeschool.
(Scottsdale) Secular
NORTH VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS
(NVHE)
Christian group offering fellowship and encouragement, field trips,
and supporting each other in the educational process. (North Valley
- 7th Ave and Greenway area) Christian
NORTHEAST VALLEY CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS (NVCHE)
Christ-centered homeschool group with a passion to educate our children
at home. We encourage and strengthen one another through fellowship
and various educational activities. (Scottsdale) Christian
NORTHSIDE HOME EDUCATORS
Cooperative support group open to homeschooling families of all faiths
who are looking for a wide variety of educational opportunities and
activities. (Anthem and surrounding areas) Christian
PALMCROFT RECREATION
PROGRAM
A homeschool co-op that consists of five, five-week sessions with three
classes per session. Classes are taught by parents of children in the
program and supplement a homeschooler's academics at home. (Northwest
Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria) Christian
PALO VERDE HOME EDUCATORS
Like-minded homeschooling families have the opportunity to enjoy activities for the children and support and encouragement for parents. (Wickenburg and surrounding area) Christian
PEACEFUL HOMESCHOOLERS
We welcome all homeschooling families that are willing to be open minded and respectful of others, regardless of who they are or what they believe. (Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise) Secular
RAINBOW EXPLORERS
A Christian homeschool support group serving African-American families
in the greater Phoenix area. Christian
RAISING HEARTS TOWARDS
HEAVEN
Our focus is on building friendships and offering support and encouragement
as we travel this adventure in life together! (Apache Junction, Mesa,
Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe) Christian
RED MOUNTAIN AREA HOMESCHOOLERS
(RMAH)
Neighborhood homeschool support group offering park days, moms' nights
out, field trip opportunities, e-mail contact and directory. Focused
on homeschooling families living in the 85215, 85207, and 85205 zip
codes, but open to all. (NE Mesa) Neighborhood - those
living close to one another
SACRED HEART HOME
EDUCATORS (SHHE)
An association of Catholic homeschooling families who have agreed to
become an educational and social community to support one another, while
maintaining each family's autonomy in the process of educating their
children. (Valley wide) Catholic
SONLIGHT ARIZONA HOMESCHOOL
NETWORK
E-mail discussion group for literature-based curricula - primarily
Sonlight or Winter Promise. (Chapters in East Valley, North
Valley, West Valley. Tucson, and Verde Valley.) Christian
SPOTLIGHT THEATER
MINISTRIES
Providing opportunities for acting and production support for homeschoolers
(ages 10 and up) in the East Valley. Christian
SUMMIT VIEW HOMESCHOOL
COOPERATIVE
Providing encouragement and support to homeschool families. As an inclusive
group, we value and respect the diverse educational philosophies, religious
beliefs and political views of our members. (East Valley) Secular
TEAM IMPACT
Christian service group for homeschoolers in 7th-12th grades. Serving
those less fortunate, particularly children; fellowship opportunities
with other Christian homeschooled teens. (West Valley) Christian
TGIF HOMESCHOOLERS
Providing social activities for kids, support for moms, and enrichment
through educational field trips, co-ops, special classes brought in,
and events to celebrate life. (Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale) Christian
TSS EDUSOURCE, INC.
(dba The Salt Seller)
Homeschool Resource Center assisting and educating those seeking to
homeschool their children through workshops, on the phone and in person
and mentoring those who need help. Offering insight and education on
homeschooling resources. (Statewide) Christian
VERITAS HOMESCHOOLERS
Providing opportunities for communication, support, and fellowship
through a variety of scheduled activities and forums. (East Valley)
Christian
VISION BAPTIST HOMESCHOOLERS
Open to homeschooling families that are members of or regular attendees
of Vision Baptist Church. Supporting and encouraging homeschooling families
with weekly meetings and field trips. (Goodyear and surrounding area)
Christian
WE MAKE HISTORY
We Make History is an educational enterprise devoted to bringing history and the arts to life in the context of a creative, inspirational, family-friendly environment. As homeschoolers ourselves, our primary focus is serving the homeschool community. (Statewide) Christian
WEST SIDE HOME EDUCATORS
Supporting homeschooling families in Peoria, Glendale, North Phoenix,
Surprise and other West Valley communities. We are a mostly Christian
group, not affiliated with a particular denomination. Providing opportunities
for homeschooling families to interact with each other through educational
and social activities, field trips and sports. (West Valley) Christian
WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS
(WVCH)
Supporting and encouraging homeschooling families in the Southwest
Valley by providing enriching and fun opportunities for the children
to learn and develop friendships in the security of shared Christian
values. (Southwest Valley) Christian
WEST VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS
(WVHE)
Local homeschool support group offering parent-led physical activity,
field trips, book club, friendships, and more! (Surprise, Peoria,
El Mirage, Glendale, and surrounding cities) Christian
WICKENBURG HOME EDUCATION
NETWORK
Providing support and fellowship for homeschooling families. Open to
all. (Wickenburg area) Secular
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