Pauline's Guide to Homeschooling in PA	Homeschooling Groups Support Groups, e-Groups, Co-ops, Umbrella schools, Organizations, Newsletters, Magazines, and other networking tools for homeschoolers.
Delaware County, PA / Chester County, PA / Philadelphia, PA / Montgomery County, PA / Bucks County, PA Pennsylvania (other counties & state-wide) / Delaware (state-wide) / National Each group is listed only once, so be sure to check surrounding areas, as many larger groups cover several states or counties.
HOW TO GET YOUR GROUP LISTED HERE: If you are the contact person for a homeschooling support group, network, co-op, or e-group and you would like me to list it here, please E-mail me. Put “PLEASE INCLUDE MY GROUP” in the subject line and include the county and the text you would like me to use. (Put any URLs or email addresses in parenthesis and I’ll turn them into links.) Please include contact information (first name, email address or phone number, and/or web site). If your group’s listing needs updating, please E-mail me. Put “PLEASE UPDATE MY GROUP LISTING” in the subject line and include the text you would like me to use. If you don't hear back from me in a week or two, please request again - sometimes my life gets busy! I am happy to list PA and DE homeschool support groups, co-ops, e-groups, informal groups, etc., as well as contact people for informal support networks or special interests. This page covers the greater Philadelphia area (including northern Delaware), and other areas across Pennsylvania. I also list state-wide PA and DE groups. I cannot list groups outside of these two states. I regret that, as this is a small, noncommercial “hobby” site run by one person, I do not at this time have the resources to list tutors, music teachers, facilities or organizations (museums, nature centers, etc.) offering a class or two for homeschoolers, or most homeschool activities run for profit. Such information changes frequently and I just don’t have the ability to keep such listings current and accurate. The best way to find or promote such things is through the local homeschooling networks and support groups listed here. There’s lots more homeschooling info on my site! Check out my Homeschooling Main Page. *Homeschoolers have a lot of choices available to them.* *Please take the information you find useful from these pages and ignore the rest.* *This page, and others on this site, are not intended as legal advice. Your particular circumstances may vary.* *I might be wrong! I am not a lawyer! Please double-check legal information with appropriate sources!* This Web Page by Pauline Harding for Art Nurk, askpauline@comcast.net Please do not put these listings on another web site without the permission of the group and/or the contact people listed.	Delaware County, PA Delco-Homeschool E-mail Group This group is for homeschoolers in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA to post information about upcoming events, opportunities, and concerns in our area. The group, which has several hundred members, is open to all, regardless of educational philosophy or religious beliefs. Members share information on classes, local events, field trips, local school district problems, etc. This is a great place for new homeschoolers from the Delco area to ask questions! To subscribe to this group, go to the web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delco-homeschool/ (Updated 04/09) Organized CHAOS Inclusive networking group, offering classes, field trips, and other activities. -- Physics, book discussion group, creative writing and composition, Latin/Greek, in the West Chester area. 7th-12th grades. Contact Patti. (Updated 8/06) City Gates Academy Weekly classes for home educated students from 5^th –9^th grades. Classes typically include English, math, history, science, Spanish, Latin, art, and gym. Classes meet one day a week (two for English and math) from September through June. Students can take one class or several. Meeting at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, Mt. Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE (just off of 202, south of the Concord Mall, convenient to Delaware County PA, Chester County PA, and north Delaware). Contact `Mara.` (Updated 8/05) Garnet Valley Homeschoolers Carol Thomson 610/558-4068, Ann Neilson 610/358-3534. An informal, inclusive network of homeschoolers in the Garnet Valley area. Call for more information. (Updated 8/05) Open Connections A resource center with programs for 4-18 year olds and support for parents, recently relocated to a glorious 28-acre former farm/estate in Delaware County, just west of Newtown Square. Emphasizes self-directedness, experiential learning, creative ("flexible") thinking, collaboration. Inclusive. Contact: Peter Bergson; call 610-459-3366 or e-mail info@openconnections.org. SKILL-CDC Schooling Kids in Life and Love - Christians of Delaware County A Biblically-based homeschool support group, serving the Delaware County area since 1988. County-wide academic and social events organized via Yahoo group. (Updated 6/06) TEACH: Bethany Collegiate Presbyterian Church Township Line Road (Rt. 1), Havertown Self-supporting ministry of Bethany church that offers weekly enrichment classes for homeschooled students, K-8. Wednesday mornings - Physical Education (our PE teacher is adamant that the gym is the room in which she teaches! We humor her...), art, drama, music. Usually has a waiting list. Contact: Cheryl Schmolz, 610/521-5523. Cornerstone High School Full array of middle school and high school courses taught, grades 7-12. Meets in Havertown, welcomes new students. Cornerstone High School is affiliated with Congregation Beth Yeshua, a Messianic congregation. We are Jewish believers in the Messiah, Yeshua - Jesus. Contact Linda Brown at cornerstonehigh@yahoo.com, or 610-355-2365. (Updated 6/06) CHEER: Christian Home Educators Enrichment Resource Crossroads Community Church, Upper Darby Classes meet on Fridays. Art, music, physical education, dance, Spanish; as well as evangelism, cooking, and science electives. Children are a gift from God - we enable parents to help their children develop to their fullest potential. Ages 4 through teens. Click here for details. (Updated 8/07) Covenant Fellowship of Philadelphia Rt. 322, near Rt. 1 Concordville A large group made up exclusively of that church's members. Field trips. Catholic Homeschoolers group (ARCH, formerly TORCH). Four newsletters/year, monthly family get-togethers or moms' nights out. Field trips, poetry recitals, etc, Little Flowers and St. John Bosco groups for girls and boys. lisamccauley@juno.com TLC God’s Way (Teaching, Learning, Creating God’s Way) Edgmont Ave. Brookhaven. A co-op where moms teach the classes and help with other classes. Art, Gym, and Music are the core classes and then electives are offered depending on requests from Parents and who wants to teach what. K – grade 7. Contact Michelle Komisor at michelle.komisor@rcn.com for more information. (Updated 4/09) Woodlyn Christian School Pre-K through High School. Classes in the Lower School meet three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). At Woodlyn Baptist Church, MacDade Boulevard & School Lane, Woodlyn PA. Contact the school at 610-833-2253, or Karen Moreland at kkekc@comcast.net. (Updated 6/06) Collingdale Christian Family School Grades 2 to 10. Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Collingdale. Classes include English, Math, Science, Geography; and Bible Quiz elective. To God be the Glory! (Updated 8/07) Contact Pat Burns, pat.burns@rcn.com or 610-626-4846 Ridley YMCA Homeschool Group Ages 5-12. Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. 14-week sessions. This is a 14-week session with weekly activities to supplement the homeschool experience. Activities include: swimming for physical education purposes, followed by art education and experiences, science exploration, teambuilding/group games. One educational field trip offered during the session. The cost is $70.00 if you are a full member and $100.00 for a Program member. Chester County, PA Chester County Homeschoolers Claudia Joye, claudia.cchs@hotmail.com, 610/524-0296 A large homeschooling organization that includes smaller geographic-based support groups in Chester County. Events, classes, clubs, sports, field trips, resources, info, etc., plus a monthly newsletter. Chester County Homeschoolers (Yahoo Group) – The largest homeschooling email group in Chester Co. Southern Chester County Homeschoolers (Yahoo Group) - "This group is for those homeschoolers living in and around the Southern Chester County area. From Chadds Ford to Oxford, if you are in this region you are welcome to network, ask questions and exchange information here." Small but active and growing. ChescoHS - Chester County, PA Home Schoolers (Yahoo Group)- A Yahoo discussion group for homeschoolers in Chester County, PA and surrounding areas. Information about upcoming events, co-ops, and homeschooling opportunities; discussion of concerns about homeschooling in our area. The group is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of educational philosophy/method, age of children, religious or non-religious beliefs or political affiliation. HomeSchoolCC – "Secular, completely inclusive, unmoderated, free flow of information and dialog for current and potential home schoolers and families in Chester County and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. " GEM Co-op (Growing Enthusiastic Minds) A group of homeschool kids, ages infant thru high school, and their moms, that meets every Wednesday in Glenmoore, PA (north of Downingtown). We are inclusive regarding religion and homeschooling style. We favor hands-on classes, activities, and field trips facilitated by parents and older kids. Cost is minimal. Info: Jenny, vinegarhill@comcast.net. (Updated 6/06) Chester County Scholars An inclusive group catering to teens and tweens. An academic and social group. www.chescoscholars.com Chester County Catholic Home Educators (formerly Holy Family Chapter of TORCH) www.geocities.com/torchofchestercountypa Local chapter of National group. Regularly planned activities, groups, field trips. Quarterly Planning meetings. Educational co-ops. For more info, please visit our website. Contact: Diane, magistra@ptd.net (Updated 9/07) Upattinas School and Resource Center Offers assorted services and classes for homeschoolers. Inclusive. City Gates Academy Weekly classes for home educated students from 5^th –9^th grades. Classes typically include English, math, history, science, Spanish, Latin, art, and gym. Classes meet one day a week (two for English and math) from September through June. Students can take one class or several. Meeting at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, Mt. Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE (just off of 202, south of the Concord Mall, convenient to Delaware County PA, Chester County PA, and north Delaware). Contact `Mara.` (Updated 8/05) Pottstown Area Homeschoolers We are located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and serve families in southern Berks, northern Chester and western Montgomery counties. Any family that educates at home or is considering home education is welcome at our monthly meetings. Leader: Beth Flint, pottstownarea.homeschoolers@yahoo.com Contact person: Christine Maziarz, pahsmiley@aim.com Philadelphia, PA Philly Homeschoolers of Young Kids We are a group of Homeschoolers who get together for a co-op every Tuesday at 10:30 at the Bushrod Library in NE Philadelphia. We are also a support group for homeschoolers. A place to meet other homeschoolers, set up playdates, talk about our co-op, set up field trips, etc. You do not have to be a participant in the co-op to be a member of this yahoo group. If involved in co-op we do ask that parents volunteer in some way to help with whatever you are comfortable doing. All are welcome to join. If you want more information please don’t hesitate to contact Christy at christyhoffmann2@comcast.net (Updated 2/06) Central Philadelphia Homeschoolers A secular homeschooling group based in Center-city Philadelphia. (Updated 8/05) P-H-R-E-E: Philadelphia Homeschoolers’ Regional Educational Exchange The 'P-H-R-E-E' is a virtual message board for both individual homeschoolers and homeschooling groups in and around the city of Philadelphia. It is meant to be a ‘hub’ to unify our many and varied groups, facilitate communication between us, and provide support for homeschoolers both experienced and new to homeschooling in the Greater Philadelphia region. (Updated 1/05) Philadelphia Homeschooling Resource Center 4625 Baltimore Ave in the University City area of West Philadelphia. Contact Aileen for information. Northeast Philadelphia Homeschoolers A secular support group for homeschoolers in Northeast Philadelphia and surrounding areas. They have an e-mail list at Yahoo! Groups : NEPhilahomeschoolers. Northwest Philadelphia Homeschoolers An inclusive group in Germantown, Roxborough, Mt. Airy, Manayunk and Chestnut Hill Roxborough Area Homeschoolers Inclusive group of homeschooling families that live in Northwest section of Philadelphia. Wissahickon Homeschoolers Co-Operative (formally Wissahickon Area Homeschoolers): This list is the discussion group for members of the Wissahickon Homeschoolers Co-Operative. We are a group of homeschooling families living in the Wissahickon area (Wissahickon, Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, Mt. Airy and Germantown) with our young children. Our families are working collectively to provide our children not only with enriching homeschooling experiences and wonderful friendships, but also with a sense of community, all of which we hope will grow and blossom as they do! Our vision for the Co-Op is to keep it local, intimate, and supportive, as well as involved, inclusive, eclectic, inexpensive and entertaining. To that end, our group does require active participation. Families interested in the Wissahickon Homeschoolers Co-Op are invited to check out our activities calendar, and then join us for our weekly Wednesday playgroup at Kendrick Recreation Center. (Updated 10/05) Talking Stick Homeschooling Program Self-directed learning in a group setting. We offer a group of around twelve 4 to 8 year-olds a space to interact, create and explore one day per week, 9:30 to 2:30 at a community center in Manayunk. Two “facilitators” bring open-ended materials and activities, support conflict resolution, and ensure the physical and emotional safety of each participant. We focus on collaboration and experiential education. (Updated 02/08) Katie O'Connor, (610) 331-1387, ko_345@yahoo.com Not-School for Teens Homeschooling teens are invited to hang out at our house in Huntingdon Valley on weekdays from 9-3 for group discussions, jam-sessions, projects, cooking, movie-watching, singing, adventures, story-telling, career brainstorming, coffee-drinking, newspaper analysis, laughing, poetry slams, art of all kinds, water-activities (we live on Pennypack Creek), chilling out, hair experiments, fire-building, and the occasional game of duck-duck-goose. We also take trips to museums, stores, libraries, historic sites, concerts, plays, interesting events, and anything else we think of as well. For more information contact Amy via email amy@amychilds.com (Updated 8/05) Jr. Explorers Club for Homeschoolers A free field trip club for families in PA, NJ, DE. Contact: Dave, onejoyfulheart@hotmail.com (Updated 4/06) WaterTower Homeschool Play Group Every Friday, beginning around 1:00 p.m., homeschoolers gather for an informal, unstructured play time at the Water Tower Recreation Center, 209 E. Hartwell Lane in Chestnut Hill. All are welcome. (Updated 10/05) Montgomery County, PA Eastern Montgomery County PA Inclusive Homeschoolers ”We are an inclusive group that meets weekly for outings. Support and community for homeschooling families of all backgrounds. For more information please visit our website or contact Molly Fiandra.” (Updated 8/05) Yahoo! Groups : Eastern Montgomery County PA_Homeschoolers “Open to all homeschoolers in Eastern Montgomery County, Bucks, and surrounding areas.” (Updated 9/04) Yahoo! Groups Homeschoolers Montgomery County Pa The HomeSchool Boys & Girls Club We are in informal group of homeschoolers based in the Quakertown/ Perkasie area. We have no scheduled meetings but a weekly e-mail is sent out to all our members detailing any upcoming field trips or activities. Contact Michele Buono, mbuono66@hotmail.com . (Updated 2/06) Norristown Area Homeschoolers We are a welcoming, inclusive group of homeschooling families in central Montgomery county. Although most of our field trips, play groups and classes take place in the central part of the county, we do have families from all over Montgomery and surrounding counties. Group activities can be found on our website. We hope to see you soon! (Updated 3/08) Please contact Brandi at mom2aidngabe@yahoo.com with any questions. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorristownAreaHomeschoolers Church of the Savior Homeschool Fellowship Valley Homeschoolers We are located in Montgomery County, but are very near the Allentown/Emmaus area. We are not affiliated with any particular religion, however most of us are Christians. We've organized weekly homeschool roller skating, bowling, matinees, etc. Our goal is to support families, get our kids together to have fun & discuss issues unique to us. Contact Tamara, tamkells@comcast.net. (Updated 10/05) Bucks County, PA TGIFF (The Goal is Forming Friendships)! We are an inclusive yet eclectic group of homeschooling families based out of Lower Bucks County , PA , with children ranging in ages from infants to ‘tweens. We seek to create community and long-lasting friendships among ourselves and our children. The only requirement for this group is participation, so please bring your energy and great ideas with you! We gather weekly (mainly Wednesdays) for field trips, park days, community service projects, monthly celebrations and more. We schedule Moms’ Night Outs and Organizational Meetings monthly, at which everyone is encouraged to participate. We also have separate special-interest groups for pre-school age as well as 'tweens, so there is something available for all ages! Contact: Kelly Jo Little, kellyjolittle@yahoo.com, or see the TGIFF web site. (Updated 9/07) Moriah Co-op We are an inclusive co-op that meets regularly for field trips, social time, classes (when scheduled), and Mom's nights out. The only requirement for our co-op is participation in planning and implementing at least one activity for the group. We do limit the number of families involved each year so that we can create stronger friendships for ourselves and our children. Most of the members of our group are from the Central Bucks County area and Eastern Montgomery County. Contact Dalissa Reeder. (Updated 8/04) Quakertown Homeschoolers We are in informal group of homeschoolers based in the Quakertown/ Perkasie area. We have no scheduled meetings but a weekly e-mail is sent out to all our members detailing any upcoming field trips or activities. Contact: Michele Buono, mbuono66@hotmail.com (Updated 4/06) West Street Homeschoolers Meeting in Souderton, Pennsylvania. Montgomery and Bucks counties. Providing a setting for homeschooled kids to hang out and learn together, and for homeschooling parents to have some friends in the same boat! West Street Homeschoolers meets on Wednesdays at the West Street Community Center, located at Souderton Mennonite Church. This is not a Mennonite group and anyone is welcome! For directions, please email us! Leaders: Amy Burke (eazmburke@comcast.net) Angela McMichael (cocoongirl34@comcast.net) (Updated 2/06) Pennsylvania (Statewide) PA Homeschoolers These folks put out a state-wide newsletter, run AP classes, provide testing, and do a number of other things. Their web site also has support group listings for the whole state. Inclusive. PA Gifted Homeschoolers A Yahoo group for parents who are homeschooling gifted children in PA. Inclusive. Yahoo! Groups : Pa-Someschoolers – for “parents who want the freedom of a relaxed homeschool environment, but who see the need for instruction in the basics”. Yahoo! Groups : PA-Unschoolers an inclusive community with Unschooling as the focus. Yahoo! Groups : Pennsylvania Homeschool_Resources – state-wide group sharing resource info. Yahoo! Groups : PA-Homeschool-Group Leaders – for homeschool group leaders in PA. Yahoo! Groups : Pennhomeschool – a medium-sized Christian group Catholic Homeschoolers of PA A statewide network serving Catholic home educators since 1993. Legislative research/alerts, newsletter, e-alerts, annual Catholic Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair each April, Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises for 8th- and 12th-grade students each June. Contacts: Larry & Ellen Kramer, info@catholichomeschoolpa.org, 717-866-5425 Pennsylvania (Other Counties, Regional) Minority Homeschoolers of PA We are a support group for minority homeschooling families in the Northampton, Lehigh Valley, Monroe and surrounding areas. We offer support, group activities, moms meetings for minority homeschoolers. (Updated 9/08) Email: minorityhsofpa@yahoo.com, Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/minorityhsofpa Online Inclusive Homeschooling Support for South Central Pennsylvania an inclusive group in South Central PA. Penn Manor Homeschoolers serves the Millersville/Mountville area in Lancaster County. Our group meets 16 Mondays during a school year 11:00-1:30. We have classes for Pre-K through high school. The goal of this group is to provide support to families, fellowship, mom's meetings, classes with a biblical worldview, field trips and various other activities. Contact Janelle Funk (djfunky1@paonline.com) or Dottie Mylin (myfamilycircus@aol.com) Pennsylvania Waldorf Homeschoolers (Lancaster County) We are a growing group of Waldorf homeschoolers meeting in Lancaster County, PA. We offer free membership and lots of support and encouragement. Please email waldorfymom@yahoo.com for more information. The Lancaster Homeschool Meetup Group (Lancaster County) Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their childen by using resources in the home and community. Here we will be able to provide our children with the necessary social skills required in society. We will be able, as a team, to go on trips and arrange different social events. Children will be able to learn from one another while making life long friends. Parents will also be able to have a support system available at all times. (added 4/09) Visit: http://www.meetup.com/The-Lancaster-Homeschool-Meetup-Group/ Appalachian Regional Cooperative An inclusive group of homeschoolers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. *Inclusive Nontraditional Cooperative Homeschoolers (INCH) of Lebanon County** Welcome to Inclusive Nontraditional Cooperative Homeschoolers* (INCH) of Lebanon County, PA! We are an eclectic group who home educate for a variety of reasons. We are made up of diverse backgrounds, religions, and cultures. We all use different methods of learning. What we do share in common is a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning! We have classes and field trips together, we talk together, we play together. If you feel our group is a good fit, please join us! Metric friendly! Blue Ridge Homeschool Group (Monroe County) We welcome people of all school philosophies. There is optional attendance for all programs, and no group fees other than costs of field trips, materials, etc. We welcome families with students of any age, and our members use a variety of homeschooling approaches and styles. We meet in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, PA. (Updated 8/07) Contact blueridge.homeschoolgroup@gmail.com. Cambria County Homeschool Group* (Ages 10+) Homeschool social group for young teens in Cambria County, Pa. (Young teens from surrounding areas are welcome.) This group is to bring homeschoolers who are 10-14 years old together regardless of teaching style, race, religion or philosophy. The goal is to make friends, share experiences, and help each other through the challenges of homeschooling. (Updated 3/08) Contact cambriahsg@yahoogroups.com, group web page http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cambriahsg Home Scholars (Westmoreland County) Home Scholars, a new homeschool support group in the Greensburg area, is a Christ-centered ministry whose purpose is to encourage, build relationships, provide information, and in any other areas, assist homeschoolers in the Greensburg and surrounding area. We usually meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Contact Elaine, carolinagirl710@comcast.net (Updated 9/04) Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Co-op Berks County PA, Sinking Spring. The Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Co-op is the prayerfully considered project of Angela Staudt and Kristi Hackman, and is inspired by the belief that God instructs parents to teach their children. Realizing God's plan for our families, we want to gather in fellowship, to be a group of encouragement, and a light in our communities. We desire to welcome any family that undertakes the task of schooling their children at home and to offer prayerful guidance and support. Above all we wish to have our gatherings be pleasing to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and a blessing to the families that attend our co-op. (Updated 1/05) Home Instructed Students of Pine Grove Schuylkill County. We provide free core classes taught by homeschool moms. They include art, science, speech, debate, and gym classes for all grades. We welcome homeschoolers as well as cyber schoolers. We also have organized field trips and social events. We meet once a week at the Wesylan Church on Rt. 501 in Pine Grove. Contact Amy adeibler@epix.net or Shannon scrubbuck@pa.net (Updated 8/06) ACTS - Association of Christians Teaching Students at Home Adams County - Primarily based in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Serving Christ and homeschoolers in the Littlestown School District and surrounding area. Goals: 1. to help homeschoolers in the Littlestown School District and neighboring districts to become aquainted and to develop an information loop via the internet. 2. to provide emotional support and encouragement to homeschooling families in Pa. 3. to plan field trips to local businesses and provide other educational opportunities for homeschoolers. Contact Patti Hunt at (717)359-7792 or email mdahomeschool@yahoo.com (Updated 8/06) Pittsburgh Airport Area Homeschoolers Purpose: To provide fellowship, parent support, and organized group events for Christian home schooling families. (Updated 8/07) Contact: pittsaah@pittsaah.net, website: http://www.pittsaah.net Young Homeschoolers of the Poconos – homeschooling young kids in Monroe County. Endless Learning Home Education Network Inclusive group providing encouragement, information, and support to home educators in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Harrisburg Area Homeschoolers Assoc. (HAHA) HAHA is an organization for encouraging, supporting, and informing parents who have made the choice to educate their child at home. We have been in existence since 1987 and serve the five county area surrounding Harrisburg, PA. Although the leadership of this organization profess Christianity as their belief system, membership is open to all regardless of race, religous background, or schooling style. Public cyber-charter school students are welcome. HAHA offers the following for their members: over 400 informative e-mails per year all scanned for relevancy, parental support meetings with childcare when arranged for in advance, adults newsletter, children's newsletter, mentoring program, membership guide, team contests for spelling bee, geo bee, math counts and math olympiad, service group that does volunteer work, social events for the whole family, workshops for highschoolers, dad to dad breakfast, tea time for girls, homeschool hang out for boys, monthly field trips, and much more! (Updated 02/08) Contact Jamey McClintock at jrmcclintock@paonline.com or 717-432-3774. Lehigh Valley Homeschooler's Field Trip Group This group is a NEW group that was created by a homeschooling family for other families that homeschool in the Lehigh Valley County, PA. The mission of this group is to provide the families with educational as well as social activities that the families can safely participate in. These activities are organized by the groups members. This group does not have a school affiliation and it does not have a religious affiliation. All religions and forms of homeschooling are welcomed and respected. Contact: Monica Tyler, Nikatyler@msn.com His Kids Christian Homeschoolers (Northampton County, PA) We are a Christian Homeschool group providing support and encouragement to the homeschool community. We do this through monthly mom's meetings, activity days including but not limited to gym and art, field trips, social events, yearly used curriculum fairs, and other activities as planned. Most meetings are held at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. Student ages range from pre-k through 17. (added 4/09) Contact Laura Kichline (laurakichline@yahoo.com). Schuylkill County Homeschool Group Serving homeschool families in Schuylkill county and surrounding areas. Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and community. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas. We offer field trips,playdates, group learning, and MNO's. This group is open to parents and children PK-12. (added 4/09) Contact Heather Middleton (Organizer), muff2poo@hotmail.com , http://www.meetup.com/Schuylkillhomeschoolgroup/ PA Homeschoolers - Another large list of support groups across PA. Delaware (State) Delaware Home Education Association "Serving and supporting Homeschooling in Delaware without regard to political, philosophical, or theological beliefs." This site has links to many Delaware groups. Some of these groups are close to the PA border, and have PA members. BVHERO Homeschooling Group BVHERO is an inclusive homeschooling group, open to all, regardless of educational philosophy or religious beliefs. Families in our group live in Northern Delaware and Southeast Pennsylvania. Unschoolers & Others A wonderful inclusive, eclectic group covering northern Maryland, Delaware, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Monthly meetings, roller skating, park days, etc. North Wilmington Support Group City Gates Academy Weekly classes for home educated students from 5^th –9^th grades. Classes typically include English, math, history, science, Spanish, Latin, art, and gym. Classes meet one day a week (two for English and math) from September through June. Students can take one class or several. Meeting at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, Mt. Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE (just off of 202, south of the Concord Mall, convenient to Delaware County PA, Chester County PA, and north Delaware). Contact `Mara.` (Updated 8/05) Tri-State Homeschool Network Christian homeschoolers - mostly in Delaware, Northern Maryland, and Southern Delaware County. DE Classical Home Educators Network – An inclusive group of classical home educators. Queen of Peace Homeschoolers - Catholic homeschool support group for families in Northern Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Maryland. We are faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We meet for Sacraments including First Friday Mass/Devotions/Lunch, and also a Monthly guided Children's Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration, field trips, parent support and social activities. Contact Allison, JasQofP@yahoo.com (Updated 8/07) Yahoo! Groups : DEHSfamilies – An email group for Delaware homeschoolers. Yahoo! Groups : Delawarehomeschool – Another Delaware email group. Yahoo! Groups : del-awareness – For those interested in Delaware education law. Yahoo! Groups : FAMILIESnews – A large Christian email group. Yahoo! Groups : homeschooling-delmarva – For those in the DelMarVa area. National (USA) Growing Without Schooling Alas, GWS has ceased publication. My favorite homeschooling magazine. Not a how-to magazine, rather it's full of articles from parents and kids about their lives - ideas and problems that have come up, what they've tried, and how it worked for them. Thoughtful and wise. Home Education Magazine A nice magazine. Preschool through college. Great resources column. Completely different from GWS. National Home Education Network American Homeschool Association See my School District Problems page for a list of national organizations offering legal support for homeschoolers.

Pauline's Guide to
Homeschooling in PA

Homeschooling Groups
Support Groups, e-Groups, Co-ops, Umbrella schools, Organizations, Newsletters, Magazines, and other networking tools for homeschoolers.

Delaware County, PA / Chester County, PA / Philadelphia, PA / Montgomery County, PA / Bucks County, PA
Pennsylvania (other counties & state-wide) / Delaware (state-wide) / National
Each group is listed only once, so be sure to check surrounding areas, as many larger groups cover several states or counties.

HOW TO GET YOUR GROUP LISTED HERE:

If you are the contact person for a homeschooling support group, network, co-op, or e-group and you would like me to list it here, please E-mail me. Put “PLEASE INCLUDE MY GROUP” in the subject line and include the county and the text you would like me to use. (Put any URLs or email addresses in parenthesis and I’ll turn them into links.) Please include contact information (first name, email address or phone number, and/or web site).

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I am happy to list PA and DE homeschool support groups, co-ops, e-groups, informal groups, etc., as well as contact people for informal support networks or special interests.

This page covers the greater Philadelphia area (including northern Delaware), and other areas across Pennsylvania. I also list state-wide PA and DE groups. I cannot list groups outside of these two states.

I regret that, as this is a small, noncommercial “hobby” site run by one person, I do not at this time have the resources to list tutors, music teachers, facilities or organizations (museums, nature centers, etc.) offering a class or two for homeschoolers, or most homeschool activities run for profit. Such information changes frequently and I just don’t have the ability to keep such listings current and accurate. The best way to find or promote such things is through the local homeschooling networks and support groups listed here.

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Delaware County, PA

Delco-Homeschool E-mail Group
This group is for homeschoolers in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA to post information about upcoming events, opportunities, and concerns in our area. The group, which has several hundred members, is open to all, regardless of educational philosophy or religious beliefs. Members share information on classes, local events, field trips, local school district problems, etc. This is a great place for new homeschoolers from the Delco area to ask questions! To subscribe to this group, go to the web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delco-homeschool/ (Updated 04/09)

Organized CHAOS
Inclusive networking group, offering classes, field trips, and other activities.
-- Physics, book discussion group, creative writing and composition, Latin/Greek, in the West Chester area. 7th-12th grades. Contact Patti.
(Updated 8/06)

City Gates Academy
Weekly classes for home educated students from 5^th –9^th grades. Classes typically include English, math, history, science, Spanish, Latin, art, and gym. Classes meet one day a week (two for English and math) from September through June. Students can take one class or several. Meeting at Brandywine Valley Baptist Church, Mt. Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE (just off of 202, south of the Concord Mall, convenient to Delaware County PA, Chester County PA, and north Delaware). Contact Mara. (Updated 8/05)

Garnet Valley Homeschoolers
Carol Thomson 610/558-4068, Ann Neilson 610/358-3534.
An informal, inclusive network of homeschoolers in the Garnet Valley area. Call for more information. (Updated 8/05)

Open Connections
A resource center with programs for 4-18 year olds and support for parents, recently relocated to a glorious 28-acre former farm/estate in Delaware County, just west of Newtown Square. Emphasizes self-directedness, experiential learning, creative ("flexible") thinking, collaboration. Inclusive.
Contact: Peter Bergson; call 610-459-3366 or e-mail info@openconnections.org.

SKILL-CDC
Schooling Kids in Life and Love - Christians of Delaware County
A Biblically-based homeschool support group, serving the Delaware County area since 1988. County-wide academic and social events organized via Yahoo group. (Updated 6/06)

TEACH: Bethany Collegiate Presbyterian Church
Township Line Road (Rt. 1), Havertown
Self-supporting ministry of Bethany church that offers weekly enrichment classes for homeschooled students, K-8. Wednesday mornings - Physical Education (our PE teacher is adamant that the gym is the room in which she teaches! We humor her...), art, drama, music. Usually has a waiting list.
Contact: Cheryl Schmolz, 610/521-5523.

Cornerstone High School
Full array of middle school and high school courses taught, grades 7-12. Meets in Havertown, welcomes new students. Cornerstone High School is affiliated with Congregation Beth Yeshua, a Messianic congregation. We are Jewish believers in the Messiah, Yeshua - Jesus.
Contact Linda Brown at cornerstonehigh@yahoo.com, or 610-355-2365. (Updated 6/06)

CHEER: Christian Home Educators Enrichment Resource
Crossroads Community Church, Upper Darby
Classes meet on Fridays. Art, music, physical education, dance, Spanish; as well as evangelism, cooking, and science electives. Children are a gift from God - we enable parents to help their children develop to their fullest potential. Ages 4 through teens. Click here for details. (Updated 8/07)

Covenant Fellowship of Philadelphia
Rt. 322, near Rt. 1 Concordville
A large group made up exclusively of that church's members. Field trips.

Catholic Homeschoolers group (ARCH, formerly TORCH).
Four newsletters/year, monthly family get-togethers or moms' nights out.
Field trips, poetry recitals, etc, Little Flowers and St. John Bosco groups for girls and boys.
lisamccauley@juno.com

TLC God’s Way (Teaching, Learning, Creating God’s Way)
Edgmont Ave. Brookhaven. A co-op where moms teach the classes and help with other classes. Art, Gym, and Music are the core classes and then electives are offered depending on requests from Parents and who wants to teach what. K – grade 7.
Contact Michelle Komisor at michelle.komisor@rcn.com for more information. (Updated 4/09)

Woodlyn Christian School
Pre-K through High School. Classes in the Lower School meet three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday). At Woodlyn Baptist Church, MacDade Boulevard & School Lane, Woodlyn PA.
Contact the school at 610-833-2253, or Karen Moreland at kkekc@comcast.net. (Updated 6/06)

Collingdale Christian Family School
Grades 2 to 10. Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Collingdale. Classes include English, Math, Science, Geography; and Bible Quiz elective. To God be the Glory! (Updated 8/07)
Contact Pat Burns, pat.burns@rcn.com or 610-626-4846

Ridley YMCA Homeschool Group
Ages 5-12. Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. 14-week sessions.
This is a 14-week session with weekly activities to supplement the homeschool experience. Activities include: swimming for physical education purposes, followed by art education and experiences, science exploration, teambuilding/group games. One educational field trip offered during the session. The cost is $70.00 if you are a full member and $100.00 for a Program member.

Chester County, PA

Chester County Homeschoolers
Claudia Joye, claudia.cchs@hotmail.com, 610/524-0296
A large homeschooling organization that includes smaller geographic-based support groups in Chester County. Events, classes, clubs, sports, field trips, resources, info, etc., plus a monthly newsletter.

Chester County Homeschoolers (Yahoo Group) – The largest homeschooling email group in Chester Co.

Southern Chester County Homeschoolers (Yahoo Group) - "This group is for those homeschoolers living in and around the Southern Chester County area. From Chadds Ford to Oxford, if you are in this region you are welcome to network, ask questions and exchange information here." Small but active and growing.

ChescoHS - Chester County, PA Home Schoolers (Yahoo Group)- A Yahoo discussion group for homeschoolers in Chester County, PA and surrounding areas. Information about upcoming events, co-ops, and homeschooling opportunities; discussion of concerns about homeschooling in our area. The group is open to all homeschoolers, regardless of educational philosophy/method, age of children, religious or non-religious beliefs or political affiliation.

HomeSchoolCC – "Secular, completely inclusive, unmoderated, free flow of information and dialog for current and potential home schoolers and families in Chester County and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. "

GEM Co-op (Growing Enthusiastic Minds)
A group of homeschool kids, ages infant thru high school, and their moms, that meets every Wednesday in Glenmoore, PA (north of Downingtown). We are inclusive regarding religion and homeschooling style. We favor hands-on classes, activities, and field trips facilitated by parents and older kids. Cost is minimal. Info: Jenny, vinegarhill@comcast.net. (Updated 6/06)

Chester County Scholars
An inclusive group catering to teens and tweens. An academic and social group.
www.chescoscholars.com

Chester County Catholic Home Educators (formerly Holy Family Chapter of TORCH)
www.geocities.com/torchofchestercountypa
Local chapter of National group. Regularly planned activities, groups, field trips. Quarterly Planning meetings. Educational co-ops. For more info, please visit our website.
Contact: Diane, magistra@ptd.net (Updated 9/07)

Upattinas School and Resource Center
Offers assorted services and classes for homeschoolers. Inclusive.

Pottstown Area Homeschoolers
We are located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and serve families in southern Berks, northern Chester and western Montgomery counties. Any family that educates at home or is considering home education is welcome at our monthly meetings.
Leader: Beth Flint, pottstownarea.homeschoolers@yahoo.com
Contact person: Christine Maziarz, pahsmiley@aim.com

Philadelphia, PA

Philly Homeschoolers of Young Kids
We are a group of Homeschoolers who get together for a co-op every Tuesday at 10:30 at the Bushrod Library in NE Philadelphia. We are also a support group for homeschoolers. A place to meet other homeschoolers, set up playdates, talk about our co-op, set up field trips, etc. You do not have to be a participant in the co-op to be a member of this yahoo group. If involved in co-op we do ask that parents volunteer in some way to help with whatever you are comfortable doing. All are welcome to join. If you want more information please don’t hesitate to contact Christy at christyhoffmann2@comcast.net (Updated 2/06)

Central Philadelphia Homeschoolers
A secular homeschooling group based in Center-city Philadelphia. (Updated 8/05)

P-H-R-E-E: Philadelphia Homeschoolers’ Regional Educational Exchange
The 'P-H-R-E-E' is a virtual message board for both individual homeschoolers and homeschooling groups in and around the city of Philadelphia. It is meant to be a ‘hub’ to unify our many and varied groups, facilitate communication between us, and provide support for homeschoolers both experienced and new to homeschooling in the Greater Philadelphia region. (Updated 1/05)

Philadelphia Homeschooling Resource Center
4625 Baltimore Ave in the University City area of West Philadelphia. Contact Aileen for information.

Northeast Philadelphia Homeschoolers
A secular support group for homeschoolers in Northeast Philadelphia and surrounding areas. They have an e-mail list at Yahoo! Groups : NEPhilahomeschoolers.

Northwest Philadelphia Homeschoolers
An inclusive group in Germantown, Roxborough, Mt. Airy, Manayunk and Chestnut Hill

Roxborough Area Homeschoolers
Inclusive group of homeschooling families that live in Northwest section of Philadelphia.

Wissahickon Homeschoolers Co-Operative (formally Wissahickon Area Homeschoolers):
This list is the discussion group for members of the Wissahickon Homeschoolers Co-Operative. We are a group of homeschooling families living in the Wissahickon area (Wissahickon, Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, Mt. Airy and Germantown) with our young children. Our families are working collectively to provide our children not only with enriching homeschooling experiences and wonderful friendships, but also with a sense of community, all of which we hope will grow and blossom as they do! Our vision for the Co-Op is to keep it local, intimate, and supportive, as well as involved, inclusive, eclectic, inexpensive and entertaining. To that end, our group does require active participation. Families interested in the Wissahickon Homeschoolers Co-Op are invited to check out our activities calendar, and then join us for our weekly Wednesday playgroup at Kendrick Recreation Center. (Updated 10/05)

Talking Stick Homeschooling Program
Self-directed learning in a group setting. We offer a group of around twelve 4 to 8 year-olds a space to interact, create and explore one day per week, 9:30 to 2:30 at a community center in Manayunk. Two “facilitators” bring open-ended materials and activities, support conflict resolution, and ensure the physical and emotional safety of each participant. We focus on collaboration and experiential education. (Updated 02/08)
Katie O'Connor, (610) 331-1387, ko_345@yahoo.com

Not-School for Teens
Homeschooling teens are invited to hang out at our house in Huntingdon Valley on weekdays from 9-3 for group discussions, jam-sessions, projects, cooking, movie-watching, singing, adventures, story-telling, career brainstorming, coffee-drinking, newspaper analysis, laughing, poetry slams, art of all kinds, water-activities (we live on Pennypack Creek), chilling out, hair experiments, fire-building, and the occasional game of duck-duck-goose. We also take trips to museums, stores, libraries, historic sites, concerts, plays, interesting events, and anything else we think of as well.
For more information contact Amy via email amy@amychilds.com (Updated 8/05)

Jr. Explorers Club for Homeschoolers
A free field trip club for families in PA, NJ, DE.
Contact: Dave, onejoyfulheart@hotmail.com (Updated 4/06)

WaterTower Homeschool Play Group
Every Friday, beginning around 1:00 p.m., homeschoolers gather for an informal, unstructured play time at the Water Tower Recreation Center, 209 E. Hartwell Lane in Chestnut Hill. All are welcome. (Updated 10/05)

Montgomery County, PA

Eastern Montgomery County PA Inclusive Homeschoolers
”We are an inclusive group that meets weekly for outings. Support and community for homeschooling families of all backgrounds. For more information please visit our website or contact Molly Fiandra.” (Updated 8/05)

Yahoo! Groups : Eastern Montgomery County PA_Homeschoolers
“Open to all homeschoolers in Eastern Montgomery County, Bucks, and surrounding areas.” (Updated 9/04)

Yahoo! Groups Homeschoolers Montgomery County Pa

The HomeSchool Boys & Girls Club
We are in informal group of homeschoolers based in the Quakertown/ Perkasie area. We have no scheduled meetings but a weekly e-mail is sent out to all our members detailing any upcoming field trips or activities.
Contact Michele Buono, mbuono66@hotmail.com . (Updated 2/06)

Norristown Area Homeschoolers
We are a welcoming, inclusive group of homeschooling families in central Montgomery county. Although most of our field trips, play groups and classes take place in the central part of the county, we do have families from all over Montgomery and surrounding counties. Group activities can be found on our website. We hope to see you soon! (Updated 3/08)
Please contact Brandi at mom2aidngabe@yahoo.com with any questions. Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorristownAreaHomeschoolers

Church of the Savior Homeschool Fellowship

Valley Homeschoolers
We are located in Montgomery County, but are very near the Allentown/Emmaus area. We are not affiliated with any particular religion, however most of us are Christians. We've organized weekly homeschool roller skating, bowling, matinees, etc. Our goal is to support families, get our kids together to have fun & discuss issues unique to us.
Contact Tamara, tamkells@comcast.net. (Updated 10/05)

Bucks County, PA

TGIFF (The Goal is Forming Friendships)!
We are an inclusive yet eclectic group of homeschooling families based out of Lower Bucks County , PA , with children ranging in ages from infants to ‘tweens. We seek to create community and long-lasting friendships among ourselves and our children. The only requirement for this group is participation, so please bring your energy and great ideas with you! We gather weekly (mainly Wednesdays) for field trips, park days, community service projects, monthly celebrations and more. We schedule Moms’ Night Outs and Organizational Meetings monthly, at which everyone is encouraged to participate. We also have separate special-interest groups for pre-school age as well as 'tweens, so there is something available for all ages!
Contact: Kelly Jo Little, kellyjolittle@yahoo.com, or see the TGIFF web site. (Updated 9/07)

Moriah Co-op
We are an inclusive co-op that meets regularly for field trips, social time, classes (when scheduled), and Mom's nights out. The only requirement for our co-op is participation in planning and implementing at least one activity for the group. We do limit the number of families involved each year so that we can create stronger friendships for ourselves and our children. Most of the members of our group are from the Central Bucks County area and Eastern Montgomery County.
Contact Dalissa Reeder. (Updated 8/04)

Quakertown Homeschoolers
We are in informal group of homeschoolers based in the Quakertown/ Perkasie area. We have no scheduled meetings but a weekly e-mail is sent out to all our members detailing any upcoming field trips or activities.
Contact: Michele Buono, mbuono66@hotmail.com (Updated 4/06)

West Street Homeschoolers
Meeting in Souderton, Pennsylvania. Montgomery and Bucks counties.
Providing a setting for homeschooled kids to hang out and learn together, and for homeschooling parents to have some friends in the same boat! West Street Homeschoolers meets on Wednesdays at the West Street Community Center, located at Souderton Mennonite Church. This is not a Mennonite group and anyone is welcome! For directions, please email us!
Leaders: Amy Burke (eazmburke@comcast.net) Angela McMichael (cocoongirl34@comcast.net) (Updated 2/06)

Pennsylvania (Statewide)

PA Homeschoolers
These folks put out a state-wide newsletter, run AP classes, provide testing, and do a number of other things. Their web site also has support group listings for the whole state. Inclusive.

PA Gifted Homeschoolers
A Yahoo group for parents who are homeschooling gifted children in PA. Inclusive.

Yahoo! Groups : Pa-Someschoolers – for “parents who want the freedom of a relaxed homeschool environment, but who see the need for instruction in the basics”.

Yahoo! Groups : PA-Unschoolers
an inclusive community with Unschooling as the focus.

Yahoo! Groups : Pennsylvania Homeschool_Resources – state-wide group sharing resource info.

Yahoo! Groups : PA-Homeschool-Group Leaders – for homeschool group leaders in PA.

Yahoo! Groups : Pennhomeschool – a medium-sized Christian group

Catholic Homeschoolers of PA
A statewide network serving Catholic home educators since 1993. Legislative research/alerts, newsletter, e-alerts, annual Catholic Homeschool Conference & Curriculum Fair each April, Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises for 8th- and 12th-grade students each June. Contacts: Larry & Ellen Kramer, info@catholichomeschoolpa.org, 717-866-5425

Pennsylvania (Other Counties, Regional)

Minority Homeschoolers of PA
We are a support group for minority homeschooling families in the Northampton, Lehigh Valley, Monroe and surrounding areas. We offer support, group activities, moms meetings for minority homeschoolers. (Updated 9/08)
Email: minorityhsofpa@yahoo.com, Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/minorityhsofpa

Online Inclusive Homeschooling Support for South Central Pennsylvania
an inclusive group in South Central PA.

Penn Manor Homeschoolers serves the Millersville/Mountville area in Lancaster County.
Our group meets 16 Mondays during a school year 11:00-1:30. We have classes for Pre-K through high school. The goal of this group is to provide support to families, fellowship, mom's meetings, classes with a biblical worldview, field trips and various other activities.
Contact Janelle Funk (djfunky1@paonline.com) or Dottie Mylin (myfamilycircus@aol.com)

Pennsylvania Waldorf Homeschoolers (Lancaster County)
We are a growing group of Waldorf homeschoolers meeting in Lancaster County, PA. We offer free membership and lots of support and encouragement.
Please email waldorfymom@yahoo.com for more information.

The Lancaster Homeschool Meetup Group (Lancaster County)
Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their childen by using resources in the home and community. Here we will be able to provide our children with the necessary social skills required in society. We will be able, as a team, to go on trips and arrange different social events. Children will be able to learn from one another while making life long friends. Parents will also be able to have a support system available at all times. (added 4/09)
Visit: http://www.meetup.com/The-Lancaster-Homeschool-Meetup-Group/

Appalachian Regional Cooperative
An inclusive group of homeschoolers in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Inclusive Nontraditional Cooperative Homeschoolers* (INCH) of Lebanon County
Welcome to Inclusive Nontraditional Cooperative Homeschoolers* (INCH) of Lebanon County, PA! We are an eclectic group who home educate for a variety of reasons. We are made up of diverse backgrounds, religions, and cultures. We all use different methods of learning. What we do share in common is a thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning! We have classes and field trips together, we talk together, we play together. If you feel our group is a good fit, please join us! *Metric friendly!

Blue Ridge Homeschool Group (Monroe County)
We welcome people of all school philosophies. There is optional attendance for all programs, and no group fees other than costs of field trips, materials, etc. We welcome families with students of any age, and our members use a variety of homeschooling approaches and styles. We meet in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, PA. (Updated 8/07)
Contact blueridge.homeschoolgroup@gmail.com.

Cambria County Homeschool Group (Ages 10+)
Homeschool social group for young teens in Cambria County, Pa. (Young teens from surrounding areas are welcome.)
This group is to bring homeschoolers who are 10-14 years old together regardless of teaching style, race, religion or philosophy. The goal is to make friends, share experiences, and help each other through the challenges of homeschooling. (Updated 3/08)
Contact cambriahsg@yahoogroups.com, group web page http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cambriahsg

Home Scholars (Westmoreland County)
Home Scholars, a new homeschool support group in the Greensburg area, is a Christ-centered ministry whose purpose is to encourage, build relationships, provide information, and in any other areas, assist homeschoolers in the Greensburg and surrounding area. We usually meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.
Contact Elaine, carolinagirl710@comcast.net (Updated 9/04)

Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Co-op
Berks County PA, Sinking Spring. The Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Co-op is the prayerfully considered project of Angela Staudt and Kristi Hackman, and is inspired by the belief that God instructs parents to teach their children. Realizing God's plan for our families, we want to gather in fellowship, to be a group of encouragement, and a light in our communities. We desire to welcome any family that undertakes the task of schooling their children at home and to offer prayerful guidance and support. Above all we wish to have our gatherings be pleasing to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and a blessing to the families that attend our co-op. (Updated 1/05)

Home Instructed Students of Pine Grove
Schuylkill County. We provide free core classes taught by homeschool moms. They include art, science, speech, debate, and gym classes for all grades. We welcome homeschoolers as well as cyber schoolers. We also have organized field trips and social events. We meet once a week at the Wesylan Church on Rt. 501 in Pine Grove.
Contact Amy adeibler@epix.net or Shannon scrubbuck@pa.net (Updated 8/06)

ACTS - Association of Christians Teaching Students at Home
Adams County - Primarily based in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. Serving Christ and homeschoolers in the Littlestown School District and surrounding area. Goals: 1. to help homeschoolers in the Littlestown School District and neighboring districts to become aquainted and to develop an information loop via the internet. 2. to provide emotional support and encouragement to homeschooling families in Pa. 3. to plan field trips to local businesses and provide other educational opportunities for homeschoolers.
Contact Patti Hunt at (717)359-7792 or email mdahomeschool@yahoo.com (Updated 8/06)

Pittsburgh Airport Area Homeschoolers
Purpose: To provide fellowship, parent support, and organized group events for Christian home schooling families. (Updated 8/07)
Contact: pittsaah@pittsaah.net, website: http://www.pittsaah.net

Young Homeschoolers of the Poconos – homeschooling young kids in Monroe County.

Endless Learning Home Education Network
Inclusive group providing encouragement, information, and support to home educators in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Harrisburg Area Homeschoolers Assoc. (HAHA)
HAHA is an organization for encouraging, supporting, and informing parents who have made the choice to educate their child at home. We have been in existence since 1987 and serve the five county area surrounding Harrisburg, PA. Although the leadership of this organization profess Christianity as their belief system, membership is open to all regardless of race, religous background, or schooling style. Public cyber-charter school students are welcome. HAHA offers the following for their members: over 400 informative e-mails per year all scanned for relevancy, parental support meetings with childcare when arranged for in advance, adults newsletter, children's newsletter, mentoring program, membership guide, team contests for spelling bee, geo bee, math counts and math olympiad, service group that does volunteer work, social events for the whole family, workshops for highschoolers, dad to dad breakfast, tea time for girls, homeschool hang out for boys, monthly field trips, and much more! (Updated 02/08)
Contact Jamey McClintock at jrmcclintock@paonline.com or 717-432-3774.

Lehigh Valley Homeschooler's Field Trip Group
This group is a NEW group that was created by a homeschooling family for other families that homeschool in the Lehigh Valley County, PA. The mission of this group is to provide the families with educational as well as social activities that the families can safely participate in. These activities are organized by the groups members. This group does not have a school affiliation and it does not have a religious affiliation. All religions and forms of homeschooling are welcomed and respected.
Contact: Monica Tyler, Nikatyler@msn.com

His Kids Christian Homeschoolers (Northampton County, PA)
We are a Christian Homeschool group providing support and encouragement to the homeschool community. We do this through monthly mom's meetings, activity days including but not limited to gym and art, field trips, social events, yearly used curriculum fairs, and other activities as planned. Most meetings are held at Bethany Wesleyan Church in Cherryville. Student ages range from pre-k through 17. (added 4/09)
Contact Laura Kichline (laurakichline@yahoo.com).

Schuylkill County Homeschool Group
Serving homeschool families in Schuylkill county and surrounding areas. Meet other local families taking responsibility for educating their children by using resources in the home and community. Share tips, discuss problems, and pool ideas. We offer field trips,playdates, group learning, and MNO's. This group is open to parents and children PK-12. (added 4/09)
Contact Heather Middleton (Organizer), muff2poo@hotmail.com , http://www.meetup.com/Schuylkillhomeschoolgroup/

PA Homeschoolers - Another large list of support groups across PA.

Delaware (State)

Delaware Home Education Association
"Serving and supporting Homeschooling in Delaware without regard to political, philosophical, or theological beliefs." This site has links to many Delaware groups. Some of these groups are close to the PA border, and have PA members.

BVHERO Homeschooling Group
BVHERO is an inclusive homeschooling group, open to all, regardless of educational philosophy or religious beliefs. Families in our group live in Northern Delaware and Southeast Pennsylvania.

Unschoolers & Others
A wonderful inclusive, eclectic group covering northern Maryland, Delaware, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Monthly meetings, roller skating, park days, etc.

North Wilmington Support Group

Tri-State Homeschool Network
Christian homeschoolers - mostly in Delaware, Northern Maryland, and Southern Delaware County.

DE Classical Home Educators Network – An inclusive group of classical home educators.

Queen of Peace Homeschoolers - Catholic homeschool support group for families in Northern Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northeastern Maryland. We are faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. We meet for Sacraments including First Friday Mass/Devotions/Lunch, and also a Monthly guided Children's Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration, field trips, parent support and social activities.
Contact Allison, JasQofP@yahoo.com (Updated 8/07)

Yahoo! Groups : DEHSfamilies – An email group for Delaware homeschoolers.

Yahoo! Groups : Delawarehomeschool – Another Delaware email group.

Yahoo! Groups : del-awareness – For those interested in Delaware education law.

Yahoo! Groups : FAMILIESnews – A large Christian email group.

Yahoo! Groups : homeschooling-delmarva – For those in the DelMarVa area.

National (USA)

Growing Without Schooling
Alas, GWS has ceased publication. My favorite homeschooling magazine. Not a how-to magazine, rather it's full of articles from parents and kids about their lives - ideas and problems that have come up, what they've tried, and how it worked for them. Thoughtful and wise.

Home Education Magazine
A nice magazine. Preschool through college. Great resources column. Completely different from GWS.

National Home Education Network

American Homeschool Association

See my School District Problems page for a list of national organizations offering legal support for homeschoolers.

Homeschooling Groups Support Groups, e-Groups, Co-ops, Umbrella schools, Organizations, Newsletters, Magazines, and other networking tools for homeschoolers.