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 Buckey, Tonopah, Palo Verde)   Secular

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS

Christian-based homeschool group focusing on new homeschool families.  We offer a weekly park day, monthly field trips, and social activities. (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 SONSHINE HOME EDUCATORS

Christian-based homeschool support group offering encouragement and support to parents; monthly field trips; monthly ministry projects; and weekly PE. (Northwest Valley)  Christian

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

BUCKEYE VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS

Supporting and encouraging homeschooling families with monthly meetings and field trips. (Buckeye and surrounding West Valley cities)  Christian 

CORNERSTONE HOME EDUCATORS

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, Cave Creek, Carefree, North Phoenix, Fountain Hills)   Christian

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

CENTRAL PHOENIX HOME EDUCATORS (CPHE)

Christian group offering fellowship and encouragement, field trips, and supporting each other in the educational process. (Central Phoenix)    Christian

CROSSROADS FAMILY HOME EDUCATORS (CFHE)

For members of Crossroads Nazarene Church - CFHE is organized to reach around our CFHE family to provide support and fellowship, reach into our crossroads church family to serve and encourage, and reach out to our community as ambassadors of the family for home education and for Christ. (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 is a local chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha, a National Honor Society for homeschooled students in grades 7-12.
(Maricopa County and Tucson)    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

New 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

HARMONICK HOUSE OF CHESS

Weekly and bi-weekly homeschool chess club for the competitive and non-competitive player. (East Valley)   Secular

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

HOMESCHOOL TEENAGE REPUBLICANS (HomeSTARS)

We are a group for teens interested in politics and conservative values to get involved in the political process, learn more about American government, and meet other like-minded teens. (East Valley)

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

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

KOINONIA HOMESCHOOL GROUP

We are a group dedicated to training our children academically, morally, spiritually. Our focus is on developing community, and valuing and serving one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. (NE Valley, Phoenix)   Christian

LATTER-DAY HOMESCHOOLERS

Our goal is to provide positive social opportunities for homeschooled tweens, parents, and younger children.  Geared for families with children age 13 and younger.  (Southeast Valley)  LDS

MOEZART PRODUCTIONS

Christian, non-profit, theatre arts education group for homeschoolers ages 10-18.   (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler)   Christian

NEW HOPE HOMESCHOOLERS

Homeschool co-op.  Christian group focusing primarily on the needs of homeschooled junior high and high school students. We also provide information for college-bound students. (West Valley)   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

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

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

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