Alameda
Alameda Oakland Home Learners
Alameda Oakland Home Learners is a support group for home-learning families. Our goals are developing friendships amongst members, organizing activities,
sharing resources, creating liaisons with other home-learning groups and providing information to those considering or new to home-learning—all within an
environment of tolerance.
Join us on the 1st Thursdays of the month at Lincoln Park in Alameda from 12-4.
Kristin Olnes, Outreach Coordinator, Alameda Oakland Homelearners,
email
Bay
Area Homeschool Field Trips
This email list is open to Bay Area families who enjoy
field trips. Members generally plan at least 2 field
trips a month; some are free, others for a fee. Participants
are encouraged to share their planned field trips. Check
our homepage for upcoming trips, events, and classes.
Free to join. All homeschoolers are welcome. Contact
Lisa Nelson at: BAHFT-owner@yahoogroups.com.
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Hayward
Area Homeschoolers
Serves Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo and vicinity.
Park Day, Fridays at 1pm at Greenridge Park. Babies
to teens welcome! Email Christina Sonas at janemarple@chessmetrics.com
Homegrown
Kids
Homegrown Kids is an inclusive and friendly group of homeschooling families in the Berkeley
and surrounding area. We meet weekly for park days and organize field trips, classes, potlucks,
and other events according to our interests and schedules. Please contact us through our
website: www.homegrownkids.org
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Nature Explorers of the East Bay
We meet bimonthly at various parks or museums with other homeschool parents
interested in hiking, exploring, observing and recording in nature journals
and of course, having fun. Occasional trips to San Francisco and Marin County.
Check the website for details: http://naturechildren.com/neeb/.
NoCalUnschoolers
Unschooling is a term that is associated with interest driven, child-led, natural, organic, eclectic, or self-directed learning.
Lately, the term has also come to be associated with the type of homeschooling that doesn't use a fixed curriculum. It seems that
there are small pockets of unschoolers here and there throughout Northern California, but there hasn't been an easy way to connect
with each other. This group is for unschoolers and anyone else interested in the very simple, but very radical idea that life is
learning and learning is life! This list is not meant to be primarily a philosophic or theoretical discussion group. NoCalUnschoolers
is a place for sharing ideas and planning get-togethers with other like-minded families. Yahoo group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NoCalUnschoolers
Northern California African American Homeschooler's Association (NCAAHA)
Homeschooling support group for black families: parent-led
classes, social and cultural activities, field trips,
monthly park days, and e-mail list. All homeschooling
philosophies are welcome. Our members live as far north
as Sacramento and as far south as Los Banos. Most of
our activities are in the Bay Area. Note: In an effort
to strengthen cultural bonds in our community, we advertise
ourselves as an African-American group (not multi-racial).
Email NCAAHA
San Francisco Bay Unschooling Network
SFBUN is a support group for unschoolers and homeschoolers who are interested in exploring an unschooling approach.
SFBUN meets regularly around the San Francisco Bay Area for game days, potlucks, and other fun outings and get-togethers,
with an emphasis on having fun! We strive to create opportunities for unschooling families to play together, make new
connections, develop close friendships, and enjoy the freedom of living an unschooled life. SFBUN has a yahoo group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SFBUN/. Contact Pam T.
at (510)527-1119 for more information.
St. Joseph, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Chapter of TORCH
Our chapter is comprised of about 70 families with over 250 kids and reaches from San Francisco to Tracy and Fairfied to
Fremont (unless someone joins us from farther out!). We are a Catholic homeschool support group but
welcome members of all faiths. We meet together weekly for choir and parks days. We have organized
field trips. We have a monthly First Friday Masses, mothers' rosary nights, dads' night and a monthly
newsletter. We have 2 e-mail loops to handle announcements and to chat. We also have various organized
parties over the year. We have a teen group that usually has 2 dances a year, a monthly rosaray/game
night and miscellaneous activities. For more information, email peasmomamdg@sbcglobal.net or ron@durlingfamily.net
Thank God For Homeschooling
Christians homeschooling in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin and San Ramon. We organize field trips,
park days as well as have a yahoo group for general chat. This is a member run group, so anyone is
welcome to organize any event. TGFH has a yahoo group at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TGFH/
Tri-Valley
Explorers
Tri-Valley Explorers - TVE is a member run, all-inclusive
support group for homeschooling families in the Tri-Valley
Area (primarily Alameda and Contra Costa counties) of
Northern California. We welcome all homeschoolers. For
more information, please visit our website at http://trivalleyexplorers.org/.
If you are interested in joining, please request to
join our elist.
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Alpine
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Butte
Chico Homeschoolers
We are an unschooling, homeschooling playgroup and support network. Independent and Inclusive. ALL homeschoolers are welcome.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chicohomeschoolers
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Calaveras
Valley Springs Support Group
Call for details (209) 772-2286 or email
mylittleacre@caltel.com
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Colusa
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Contra Costa (see Alameda County also)
Homeschool
Explorers
A homeschool support group for Brentwood, Discovery
Bay, Oakley, Antioch, Pittsburg, and surrounding areas.
We have a calendar of events each month - such as bowling,
public speaking, Book Clubs, Park Days, etc. This group
is open to ALL people, regardless of race or religion,
with homeschooling being the commonality. This group
was created for the social needs of the kids and parents.
Contact Jodie Dale at jaxmom98@hotmail.com.
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Del Norte
TEACH of the California North Coast
(Together Encouraging And Christian Home-educating)
Christian group which
offers support and information to all families who desire to be passionately
involved in the home education of their children. Visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/1TEACH1
for more information.
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El Dorado
Northern Nevada Homeschool Information Hub
www.renohomeschooling.com
For more info, email Pat at email@renohomeschooling.com
Fresno
Fresno
Fresno and Madera (FAM) Homeschoolers
Fresno and Madera (FAM) Homeschoolers is an inclusive group of homeschooling families from Fresno, Madera, and surrounding counties in Central California. Our purpose is to offer support to local homeschoolers, and provide group activities and discussion. Our group is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of method or other affiliations.
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Glenn
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Humboldt
Homeschooler
Connection
Join this ALL inclusive e-group to connect with the homeschool community in Humboldt.
TEACH of the California North Coast
(Together Encouraging And Christian Home-educating)
Christian group which offers support and information
to all families who desire to be passionately involved
in the home education of their children. Visit www.groups.yahoo.com/group/1TEACH1
for more information.
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Imperial
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Inyo
Christian Home Educators of
Ridgecrest (C.H.E.R.)
Christian Home Educators of Ridgecrest (C.H.E.R.) is an inter-denominational group of Christian home educators
pooling our resources to support and encourage one another. We offer group classes, field trips, Mom's Night Out
(once a month evening fellowship for mom's), park days, special interest activities, programs, family fellowship,
etc.
Mailing address: C.H.E.R., P. O. Box 426, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
email contact: cherridgecrest1-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web
site/group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cherridgecrest1/
Counties Served: Kern, Inyo, San Bernardino
Towns served: Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Trona, Lone Pine, Big Pine, Bishop, Red Mountain, California City, etc.
Inyo and Mono Counties Homeschoolers
New group. Email Angie at
horsegirl102@yahoo.com
or join the mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Inyo_Monocountieshomeschoolers/.
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Kern
Bakersfield
Home Learners
Inclusive with park days, library days, and theme days.
Christian Home Educators of
Ridgecrest (C.H.E.R.)
Christian Home Educators of Ridgecrest (C.H.E.R.) is an inter-denominational group of Christian home educators
pooling our resources to support and encourage one another. We offer group classes, field trips, Mom's Night Out
(once a month evening fellowship for mom's), park days, special interest activities, programs, family fellowship,
etc.
Mailing address: C.H.E.R., P. O. Box 426, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
email contact: cherridgecrest1-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web
site/group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cherridgecrest1/
Counties Served: Kern, Inyo, San Bernardino
Towns served: Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Trona, Lone Pine, Big Pine, Bishop, Red Mountain, California City, etc.
Tehachapi Homeschool Co-op
We are an all inclusive homeshooling group.
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Kings
No Groups Currently Listed
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Lake
No Groups Currently Listed
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Lassen
No Groups Currently Listed
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Los Angeles
Antelope
Valley Rose Rock
We are an inclusive group of homeschooling families
based in the Antelope Valley, California, about 1 hour
north of Los Angeles. We get together for park days,
field trips, potlucks, crafts, swap meets, hikes, skating,
monthly birthday celebrations and more! Email Karin
Arbor Academy HS Support Group
Conejo
Valley Homeschoolers
This is in the Thousand Oaks area.
Culver-Westchester
Homeschool Network
Inclusive group covering Culver City, Westchester, Playa
del Rey and nearby areas of Los Angeles. Email Joanne
at djjhp@yahoo.com
East San Gabriel Valley Homeschoolers
This group is for Homeschoolers in the East San Gabriel Valley. This would include West Covina, Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, Azusa, Baldwin Park, La Puente, Walnut, Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights, and all surrounding areas. We are an eclectic group and welcome any and all homeschool families regardless of homeschooling style or personal beliefs. Park Day takes place every Friday morning at a park in the San Dimas area. It is primarily a free play situation.
EastSGVHS-owner@yahoogroups.com
Excellence
in Education (EIE) - Monrovia
Contact Martin or Carolyn Forte at (626) 357-4443, or email
MForte@aol.com
Family Centered Education of Los Angeles (FaCE-LA)
We are an inclusive, loosely organized support group
for families who homeschool in any of the various ways
and methods. FaCE-LA currently includes over 100 families
who live throughout Greater Los Angeles and beyond.
The children range in age from babes-in-arms through
21+ years old, and we recently had a second-generation
family become members. We have park days on the first
and third Thursday of every month in Burbank. Other
activities include several book clubs, science classes,
nature classes, lots of other kinds of classes, a movie-making
group, field trips, physical education, Moms' night
out, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, craft fairs, curriculum
fairs, and potlucks. We also work together to produce
a yearbook, as well as a talent show that the kids put
on every year. There are several festivals, a formal
dance in the springtime, and an opportunity to order
student IDs and "non-school" pictures. At
Halloween time, there is a costume parade. Email Colleen
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Good Time Kids Pre-teen and Teen Homeschoolers
Video games, bowling, movies, kite flying, parties, beach days. Serves the Santa
Monica area, reaching out to families in Malibu, Playa Del Rey, Culver City, West
Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Westchester, Brentwood. Contact Toni Alamea, email
AlameaToni@aol.com
Home4Kids
Inclusive group covering West San Gabriel Valley and
its surrounding area. We meet for park day every Tuesday
in Pasadena.
Homeschooling
in SCV
Serves the Santa Clarita Valley area.
HSTeen411
SoCal-Happenings and information for and by teens-Social events, 'get togethers', dances, movies, clubs, special events, etc. HSTeens411-owner@yahoogroups.com.
La
Mirada Home School Network
La Mirada Home School Network is a social networking
site for home schooling families and families interested
in home schooling in the city of La Mirada, CA and surrounding
areas. Email lamiradahomeschoolers@yahoo.com
or call 562.212.2416.
Long Beach Homeschoolers
We are an inclusive group of hs families in the Long
Beach area. We have a Wednesday park day and share resources
on the yahoo group. For more information, email Tara
at: tara@saylinstudio.com
Malibu Homeschoolers
Relaxed Homeschoolers
We are a group of Christian moms' who homeschool in a relaxed atmosphere in the Bellflower/Long Beach area. We have teens down babies and are especially
looking for more teens to participate in weekly relaxed sports. Meeting every other week.
Email or call for time and location. Shannon 562-867-9604
Secular
Home Educators
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Michigan Park in Whittier. Join their mailing list at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularHomeEducators/
or contact Janette, email bbyjn@yahoo.com
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South Bay Home School Network
Call Tamah Kushner, email
tkushner@earthlink.net
or Shannon Beck, email
shannonbeck@msn.com
Santa
Monica West LA (SMWLA) Child Led Learners
We are progressive/liberal minded, unschoolers/
child led learners* or alternative oriented independent
homeschoolers who are interested in following our child's
interests. We are already living or moving towards living
a life free of curriculum constraints. We're a secular
group in the WLA area. The common thread is respect
toward our children and each other. We hope to support
each other in growing towards respectful, gentle parenting.
*There seems to be a belief that "child led"
means hands off. Nothing could be further from the truth.
We're dedicated to sharing what we know of the world
with our kids and following their interests.
West Valley Homeschoolers of Los Angeles
A secular group serving the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Weekly park days are offered on Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley and a "sister" park day is offered Thursday in the Conejo Valley, and yet another "sister" begins park days in Agoura on September 11th!
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Madera
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Marin (see neighboring counties also)
Central Marin Homeschool Group
All inclusive with park day, co-op classes, field trips, educational excursions and more. (415) 721-1664
Marin County Homeschool Support Group
Informal, not age defined. Contact Ashley Ross at (415) 485-3824, email
ashross@hotmail.com
North Marin County Homeschoolers
Sherralde McMurray (415) 883-1675, email
mcmurray@pacbell.net
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Mariposa
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Mendocino
Homespun Homeschool Network
Email: homespunhomeschoolnetwork-owner@yahoogroups.com
Web: http:// www.homespunhomeschoolnetwork.org/
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Merced
Central Valley Homeschool Scholars
Located in Los Banos CA ...serving the entire westside central valley.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cvhslosbanos/
Contact Leah Ramirez at 209-826-0178.
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Modoc
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Mono
Inyo and Mono Counties Homeschoolers
Email Angie at horsegirl102@yahoo.com
or join the mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Inyo_Monocountieshomeschoolers/.
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Monterey
Christian Home Learners of Salinas
Contact Grace Lerner at (831) 443-1428.
Monterey Bay Christian Homeschoolers
Call Laurie Rhoads at (831) 384-3380
Monterey Bay Unschooling Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MBUN
Queen
of Angels Home School Association
Serves area from Salinas to Carmel. Diverse group offering secular as well as
Catholic activities.
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Napa
Harvest Christian Academy
Theresa and/or Dave Moon (707) 254-7344.
Homeschoolers of the Napa Valley
Come and join our informal, secular homeschool support group of the Napa Valley. We plan activities and field trips and have general discussions on homeschooling. This group encompasses all ages of homeschoolers and is family-oriented. Email
Napa Valley Home Educators
Christian perspective. Sandy Bailey (707) 252-0272.
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Nevada
Nevada County Homeschool Network
The purpose of this group is to assist families in the endevour of
homeschooling their children in who reside in and around Nevada County.
Park days, river days, family events and more. Contact Cindy Pawlowski at
(530) 274-8646, email
cinpaw@juno.com.
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Orange
BayShore
Homeschoolers
A weekly support group open to all homeschoolers (or those interested), regardless of
faith, ethnicity, lifestyle and/or philosophy of education. Contact information on page.
Dragontree Home Learners
Dragon Tree Home Learners meets weekly for play and
conversation. Our primary goal, as a group, is to provide
plenty of freedom for our children to have time to develop
their own games, make complex creations, explore new
relationships, and develop close friendships. For more information, contact: Karri
Gifted
of Orange County
The group is designed to provide our gifted children
in OC (toddler thru high school) opportunities for social,
fun and educational interests as well as providing parents-of-the-gifted
with opportunities to discuss issues faced with raising
a gifted child. Discussions may be held on-line and/or
in person at gatherings.
Home Learners
Whittier area. Call Marian Millman (562) 693-4232, email
whittierkids@aol.com
Homeschooling
in Central Orange County (HomeschoolingCOC)
Our weekly park day is noon until 3ish or so on Mondays
in Orange at Eisenhower Park. Contact: Beth Jesch
Irvine Home Schoolers
We are a group of homeschoolers who live in Orange County
and have park days on Fridays (rotating between Irvine
and Lake Forest).
Liahona
Homeschool Support Group
Latter-day Saint perspective, but everyone is welcome. Meet weekly, usually on Wednesdays, for park days, field trips and more. Contact - Cindy Wood
Little Way Catholic Homeschool Group
Little Way Catholic Homeschool Group for Catholic homeschoolers
in Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos, Westminster, Fountain
Valley, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa and other areas of Orange
County. For information, email.
Newport-Mesa Homeschool Group
Newport-Mesa Homeschool Group is a diverse collection of families who strive to be considerate and inclusive. We represent a variety of homeschooling methods and philosophies, and aim to be respectful and encouraging of one another's goals. We meet weekly for Park Day at Heller Park in Costa Mesa.
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Rainbow
Kids
Founded in 1985, we are an inclusive group of homeschooling families based in Orange County, CA. Our members vary in
homeschooling styles, religions, political views, and family structures. Our children range in ages from 1 to 17 years.
We meet on Thursdays, usually in and around North and Central Orange County; for theme days, field trips, park days, support
and socializing for both kids and adults. We usually go to a local park after any field trip, and sometimes people
who did not attend the field trip will still join us at the park. We have an optional monthly Moms' Night Out.
For more information you can contact:
Vicki Giansante
Kathy Orlinsky
RKSoCalTeens
Looking for teen activities? RKSoCalTeens is a teen
offshoot of Rainbow Kids. We gather in and around Orange
County, CA for beach parties, regional dances, pizza
nights, campouts, Disneyland trips and other events.
We welcome all homeschooled teens and their families,
new and old, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle
choices, homeschool style, what you eat or don't eat,
or what time you get out of bed.
Secular
Home Educators
An eclectic inclusive group of homeschoolers that meets
once a week for park days and at least once a month
for a field trips. This group has all ages and styles
of homeschooling. So come on over and enjoy a park day
with us!
Serene Living
We are a community of homeschool families looking for
a place to support our education and parenting goals.
We provide an atmosphere where children/teens treat
other children with respect and kindness, a place where
everyone feels welcome. In addition, most of the families
in this group seek a healthy lifestyle by eating snacks
of fruit and other whole foods limiting sweets. Sweets
or “junk” food will not be found at park days. Most
families in this group also feel the media children
are exposed to (TV, books, internet etc…) DOES matter.
At group events, we encourage inclusive play while discouraging
battle play.
West
Orange County Homeschooling Group
We are an inclusive, member directed support group in the West Orange County area
(HB, FV, CM, NB, GG, Westminster and surrounding cities) and we have regularly
scheduled park days and field trips.
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Placer
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Plumas
PATHS
- Plumas Area Torah Home Schoolers
PATHS is a group of local homeschooling families in
Quincy and the surrounding communities. We meet weekly
for crafts and playground fun at Pioneer Park, and plan
field trips and other group activities together. Please
join our Yahoo Group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/P-A-T-H-S/
or call or email Ruth
Pell for more information and meeting times.
Contact - Ruth Pell
Phone (530) 283-2510
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Riverside
Corona Catholic Homeschoolers
This is an interactive group for all homeschooling families
in Corona, California and surrounding areas. We can
share ideas, get together, plan events, field trips,
curriculum, etc. We do welcome ALL homeschooling families
of varying religions, as long as they are comfortable
with a pro-Catholic community.
Contact Michele Barry, barryml@sbcglobal.net
or join our mailing list:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coronacatholichomeschoolers.
DCHEA
A group for Christian Private Homeschoolers.
Desert Homeschoolers
A general, all-types of homeschool group for the Coachella Valley.
Freedom Valley Home Learners (FVHL)
Freedom Valley Home Learners (FVHL) Yahoo Group is an
all-inclusive (non-faith based) group of homeschooling
families in the Temecula Valley area. In addition to
the yahoo email group which offers support and information,
this group offers regular parkdays twice a month throughout
the valley, a very active Teen Group and fieldtrips,
coops & clubs. Members of this group are respectful
of other families' homeschooling choices, whether they
utilize a public charter or private school and whether
they follow a traditional, classical, or unschooling
educational philosophy. Most of the members of this
group reside in Southwest Riverside County (Lake Elsinore,
Murrieta, Canyon Lake, Wildomar, Fallbrook, Menifee,
South Corona, and Temecula and surrounding areas).
Riverside Area Home Learners (RAHL)
Riverside Area Home Learners is a group of families
who actively support alternative learning situations
and who believe that everyone, young and old, should
be treated with dignity and respect. All individuals
interested in home learning - regardless of their religious
views and affiliations, political persuasions, or educational
philosophies - are welcome to attend our weekly park
days. For more information, email info@rahl.org
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Sacramento
Homeschooling Cooperative of Sacramento
Contact us via email sacramentohomeschool@gmail.com.
Visit us online at: www.sacramentohomeschool.org
The Homeschooling Cooperative of Sacramento (HCS) is
an all-inclusive group open to homeschooling families
interested in sharing resources and enthusiasm for homeschooling,
regardless of educational, religious, or political philosophies.
We enjoy a wide variety of activities together including
park days, field trips, clubs, and classes.
Sacramento
Area Homeschool Information & Chat
Live in Northern California: Antelope, Auburn, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Davis, Elk Grove,
Folsom, Galt, North Highlands, Humbolt, Placer, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Sutter, Woodland,
Yuba or anywhere? Do you school @ home, home school, homeschool, unschool, or something else
off the beaten track? Have questions or want to share experiences and tidbits, chat about
carschooling, deschooling, homeschooling, unschooling, healthy living, life, natural remedies,
brag on your kids, connecting, recipes, great finds, good books and more then JUMP right in.
Sacramento
Homeschool Meetup Group
A group for Christian homeschooling mothers and their
children. We offer many great opportunities to interact
with other like-minded families. We get together for
Park Days, Field Trips, Games, Skating, Bowling, and
more! We also offer a Teen Group. Free membership! Please
contact momsteachingathome@yahoo.com.
SCOPE
(Sacramento Council of Parent Educators)
We are a Christian support group for private, independent
homeschoolers. We offer a monthly newsletter, monthly
chat group meetings, field trips, science fair, resource
library, used book sale, annual conference and curriculum
fair, high school graduation, small college scholarships,
and occasional contests.
Contact at: P. O. Box 376
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
or email scopenews@scopehome.org,
or call at (916) 646-0401.
W.I.S.H. (Waldorf-inspired Sacramento Homeschoolers)
Contact: Sandi Russi (916) 455-2360
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San Benito
No Groups Currently Listed
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for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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San Bernardino
High
Desert Homeschoolers
Inclusive group that has been meeting for park days
in the Victor Valley area for over 10 years. Our children
range in age from tots to teens. Visitors and new members
are always welcome! Email
Collette
Inland Empire AllWaysLearning (IEAWL)
Weekly park day in Redlands. For more information visit
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/IEAWL
Inland
Empire Area Homeschoolers
New families, inquiring families & families of babies
and toddlers are always welcome. We welcome and embrace
diversity, families of all faiths and beliefs are welcome,
and our homeschooling families practice all styles and
methods of homeschooling and alternative schooling!
Come join us, you will be welcomed! Your child will
have a wonderful afternoon playing with fellow homeschooling
children from like minded families, and you will make
many new friends with fellow homeschooling Mamas! Hope
to see you there! Email
Dinah
Inland Empire Catholic Homeschoolers
IECH has park days in Rancho Cucamonga and Chino Hills.
There is also a weekly co-op in Chino Hills. Email
Laura Arkfeld
Word of Wisdom Inland Empire
LDS based homeschool group but open to anyone. Contact Karla Freeman at
bugmom92@yahoo.com.
Yucca Valley Homeschoolers
This group is NOT
a co-op or educational at all! :) We just want to get
together and play. If you a fun loving family and wish
to come and play with us, please join the group. This
group has no rules except these two: "Do all you have
agreed to do. And, do not encroach on other persons
or their property." ~Taken from Richard Maybury's "Whatever
Happened to Justice?" Email
Michelle Huelle
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Christian Family Schools (CFS)
Pioneer Academy
Pioneer Academy supports LDS homeschooling families in North
County San Diego. Our friends of other faiths or beliefs are welcome to
join us as well.
TJE San Diego
This list is for San Diego area families wanting to connect
and share ideas as they apply the principles of leadership education in
their homes. These principles are described in the two books: A Thomas
Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille and Leadership Education: The
Phases of Learning both by Oliver & Rachel DeMille. The principles are
also taught in the Face to Face With Greatness seminar series offered by
George Wythe College.
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San Francisco
Bay
Area Homeschool Field Trips
This email list is open to Bay Area families who enjoy
field trips. Members generally plan at least 2 field
trips a month; some are free, others for a fee. Participants
are encouraged to share their planned field trips. Check
our homepage for upcoming trips, events, and classes.
Free to join. All homeschoolers are welcome. Contact
BAHFT-owner@yahoogroups.com.
San
Francisco Homeschoolers
A loosely organized, inclusive group of homeschooling families. Please find membership information on
www.sfhomeschoolers.org
Sacred Heart Home Education Association
Catholic perspective. Contact Vivian Dudro at (415) 751-1792.
West Bay Christian Home Educators
Email Betty at
bxlash@earthlink.net
or contact Shannon Randolph at (650) 359-8905 for info or Cynthia Stember at
(415) 759-5079 for membership.
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San Joaquin
Manteca Homeschoolers
This group is to form a network for Manteca, CA homeschoolers. This is a Christian group and the behavior of this group will be governed by Christian principles.
Manteca-homeschoolers-owner@yahoogroups.com.
TracyHomeschoolers
We are an inclusive group open to all homeschoolers.
We meet weekly for Park Day at Lincoln Park on Tuesdays
from 1 - 3 PM.
Contact Carolyn Navarra at (209) 629-0121 or email TnCNavarra@aol.com.
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San Luis Obispo
Hearthstone Educators
Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month. For location, contact Cheryl Kliewer at kliewer.bcjk@juno.com or call (805) 937-7099.
North County Homeschoolers
Support group for older teens with monthly park days, Mom's nights out and field trips. Serves
the Paso Robles area. Contact Suzanne Sullivan at (805) 239-0445.
San Luis Obispo Waldorf Initiative
Support group, lending library, curriculum and networking
resources for Rudolf Steiner / Waldorf Education. We
also offer a monthly study group, festivals celebrations,
and meet for knitting and other crafts. Waldorf has
a Christian origin, but the curriculum itself is non-denominational,
and our group is completely inclusive. See http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SLOWI/
or phone Thea at 929-6878.
Seaside Home Educators
We are a Christian support group of 55+ families. We
have our park days every Friday at Strother park in
A.G. from 1-3pm. We also host occasional evening meetings,
Mom's Night Out, field trips, and a PE program. For
information please go to our website: www.SeasideHomeEducators.com
or email SeasideInformation@gmail.com.
Shining Light
Christian group offering weekly enrichment classes serving the Arroyo Grande area.
Contact Susan Phillips at
s-fillup@juno.com
or (805) 489-8051.
Spirit Life Co-op
Small Christian co-op meeting in the North County, all
ages (right now the oldest is 15). Meets every Wednesday
for friendship, support, field trips, and other activities
decided upon by the group. Members from Paso Robles,
Atascadero, San Miguel & Cayucos. We charge no fees!
All group members file their own affidavit or are also
affiliated with a PSP. Everyone welcome to contact Maria
White by email
or phone at (805) 239-3601.
Santa Maria Inclusive Learners
An inclusive homeschool support group and co-op for
families in and around the Santa Maria Valley. Co-perative
learning: Math club, French club, Game days. We also
have park days and special field trip and co-operatively
run classes from a vast area of collective experience.
Contact Carmen at 805-934-9857 or email
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San Mateo
Coastside HomeScholars
Contact Michelle Boyd (650) 728-0542. Email
michelle@hax.com
Mid-Peninsula
Homeschoolers
Serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, meeting for fun, friendship, support, networking, and information gathering every Wednesday at Mitchell park in Palo Alto. Contact Rita by
email
or at (650) 365-2070.
Welcome Homeschoolers
Inclusive group with park days and other activities. Visit
welcomehomeschoolers.com or contact Deb at
deborah-w@comcast.net
West Bay Christian Home Educators
Email Betty at
bxlash@earthlink.net
or contact Shannon Randolph at (650) 359-8905 for info or Cynthia Stember at (415) 759-5079 for membership.
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Santa Clara
All
Ways Learning
Inclusive group. For information on All Ways Learning,
contact Denise Osterback at 408-268-6858 or Tammy Kohn
at 408-277-9795.
Almaden Valley Christian School Support Group
Serves families homeschooling special needs children. Call Sharon Hensley at (408) 776-6691.
Bay Area Gifted Homeschoolers (BAGHS)
We are a group of families homeschooling intellectually
gifted children in the San Francisco Bay area. We share
resources, organize real-life get-togethers, and serve
as a local support network for families navigating the
exciting and sometimes turbulent place where giftedness
meets homeschooling. For more information, contact info@sfbaghs.org.
Bay
Area Homeschool Field Trips
This email list is open to Bay Area families who enjoy
field trips. Members generally plan at least 2 field
trips a month; some are free, others for a fee. Participants
are encouraged to share their planned field trips. Check
our homepage for upcoming trips, events, and classes.
Free to join. All homeschoolers are welcome. BAHFT-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Bay Area Schools in Christ
Bay Area Schools In Christ is a Christian homeschoolers' support group serving families in the vicinity of
mid-Peninsula/South Bay, CA.
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Homeschooling
Park Hoppers
We are an all inclusive homeschooling park day group
that meets weekly in parks located throughout Santa
Clara County, CA. Our charter is simple: Provide a place
for homeschooling families to gather, share experiences
and ideas (homeschooling and otherwise), get silly,
and just have some good old fashioned fun. Email: Info@ParkHoppers.org.
Memorial
Park Homeschoolers
Memorial Park Homeschoolers meet on Wednesdays at Memorial
Park in Cupertino, from 1:30ish until 4:30ish, when
both kids and parents have a great time. All families
are welcome. We try to accommodate the diverse community
we live in. Our members wish that their religious and
political views not be a part of this group's character
or identity. We all homeschool for different reasons
and our group welcomes all approaches to homeschooling:
from un-schooling to very structured schooling. Our
goal is to provide support, inspiration, and activities
in a friendly and nurturing environment.
Milpitas
Homeschool Support
Relaxed group. Contact Michelle Edmonson at (408) 262-1996 or email Ann Zeise at
a2zhmscool@aol.com.
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Santa
Cruz Mountains Homeschoolers
SELAH Christian Schools
SELAH Christian Schools is a non-denominational support group for Christian homeschooling families in Santa Clara County. We offer encouragement and instruction for parents and children, learning and social activities, service projects and resource information. We meet in small home groups as well as several large group meetings a year. Please email for more information.
South
Bay Family Resources for Excellence (F.R.E.E.) Scholars
Non-structured, non-sectarian group in the South Bay Area. Contact Janine Cate
at (408) 243-7121.
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Santa Cruz
South Street Centre
Contact Betsy Herbert at (831) 338-2540, email
southst@cruzio.com.
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Shasta
Redding Home School Network
Inclusive group which meets monthly with an email loop. Contact Erin Friedman (530) 347-5240. Email
erinf@c-zone.net.
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Sierra
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Siskiyou
No Groups Currently Listed
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to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Solano
Christian Homeschoolers of Solano County
Contact Vanessa Stone at (707) 446-2152, email
vvstone1@yahoo.com
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Stanislaus
Modesto
Homeschool
This group is to be used to meet and support fellow
homeschoolers, post home school events, field trips,
prayer requests, conventions, ministry opportunities,
co-ops, park days or anything else going on in this
area that would be of interest to the homeschooling
community. email ModestoHomeschool-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Oakdale Christian Homeschool Support Group
Enrollment open to all. Promotes private Christian home
education. Park days, newsletter, field trips, activities
for all ages. Cost: $25 yearly. Contact JulieBeth
at (209)838-6062.
Open-Minded
Modesto Homeschoolers
We are a group for families who homeschool or who are
exploring homeschooling in the Modesto area. We welcome
unschoolers, homeschoolers and school at home families.
We welcome those who homeschool for any reason and with
any method. We welcome those from all religious or spiritual
backgrounds and those with none. We do not discriminate
based on what method of homeschooling is right for your
family or based on who your family members are. We welcome
all who want to find communion with others who homeschool.,
email open_minded_modesto_homeschoolers-owner@yahoogroups.com.
Valley
Home Educators
Christian orientation. Modesto area. Contact Leisa Proctor at (209) 303.3986, email
leisa@valleyhomeeducators.org.
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Sutter
Yuba-Sutter Homeschool Meetup Group
We are a homeschool support group, meeting primarily in the Marysville and Yuba City area. Join us for park days,
field trips, family gatherings, and other fun activities for both kids and parents. We are working together to
make this the support group that we are all looking for! Contact: Lisa S. at
firefly78@comcast.net.
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Trinity
No Groups Currently Listed
Email the Webmaster
to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Tulare
No Groups Currently Listed
Email the Webmaster
to add your group. Email CHN
for details on how to start your own local homeschool support group.
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Ventura
A ThousandMoor Homeschoolers
An inclusive, secular, eclectic support group for homeschooling
families with children of all ages. We offer weekly
park days, field trips, classes and clubs and welcome
all homeschooling philosophies.
Association
of Christian Home Educators of Ventura (ACHEV)
This Christian group is open to all home schoolers.
Contact Jane Bozarth at achev@cablerocket.com
Conejo
Valley Homeschoolers
A secular group based in Thousand Oaks that meets weekly for park days, classes and
field trips. Please visit our
website for more
information.
Innovative Homeschool Support Group
Innovative Homeschool Support Group (IHSG) serves members in Ventura, California, and surrounding communities of Oxnard, Camarillo, Somis, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Oak View and Ojai.
Innovative Homeschool Support Group is an inclusive, eclectic support group dedicated to providing meaningful experiences for our children and support for one another in this marvelous
adventure of living and learning. We meet every Wednesday afternoon at Camino Real Park in Ventura. We welcome non-members and prospective homeschoolers to our park days. We also
organize classes, field trips, and events. For more information contact group coordinator, email
Joni Bowman.
Point Mugu Homeschoolers
Located on Point Mugu military base, the group is designed to support military
homeschoolers. Weekly arts and crafts day, followed by a beach trip. Monthly
support group meetings and field trips. Contact Rebeccas Cleary (805) 271-9209 or Lisa McGinn (805) 986-0070.
VC-LIFE_Homeschool_Network ·
LIFE ~ Learning In A Family Environment
Scope: Ventura County, Southern California. Inclusive,
secular,
eclectic support group for parents/caregivers who are
homeschooling
children of all ages (infants up), or those exploring
the possibility
for now or future. It's never too soon to start creating
community!
Activities are member-generated (park days, field trips,
etc). We
welcome all homeschooling philosophies.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VC-LIFE_Homeschool_Network/
Ventura
County Home Learners
Although primarily for those families living in or near
Ventura County, all are welcome, regardless of faith,
curriculum preference, lifestyle, or location.
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Yolo
W.A.C.H.E—Woodland Area
Christian Home Educators
WACHE is a support group for Christian home educators
in Yolo County.Email: w-a-c-h-e-owner@yahoogroups.com
WASL - Woodland Area Special Learners
WASL is a support group for home educators in Yolo County
whom are homeschooling children with special learning
issues. We maintain an email support group and meet
monthly. Please email to learn more. Email: wasl-owner@yahoogroups.com
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Yuba
Yuba-Sutter Homeschool Meetup Group
We are a homeschool support group, meeting primarily in the Marysville and Yuba City area. Join us for park days,
field trips, family gatherings, and other fun activities for both kids and parents. We are working together to
make this the support group that we are all looking for! Contact: Lisa S. at
firefly78@comcast.net.
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