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.

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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