Pennsylvania Homeschoolers -- contact Susan & Howard Richman (richmans@pahomeschoolers.com). A statewide network for sharing information about home education. Serving homeschoolers since 1982.
NEPA Homeschooling Families (NEPA) -- contact Heather Middleton (middletonhl@yahoo.com). This group is open to all Homeschoolers and those who are considering doing so in the future. . We are an eclectic group who embrace diversity! All people, regardless of religion, race, or beliefs are welcome to join. We are an all inclusive group and enjoy the diversity of ideas, events, and experiences for our children. We are committed to providing FUN, interesting, social, and informational opportunities for all home-schooling parents and their children in and around NEPA. Through our events and activities, home-schooling parents are given the opportunities to share news, information, and resources available to families here in our areas. This group is open to children of all ages. ~Who We Are~ We are an organization for homeschooling mothers and their children. The meetings and support focus of this group are especially designed for moms and kids, but there are sometimes events in which fathers are welcome and encouraged to come, too. If you have not started homeschooling yet, but are seriously considering this excellent choice, we warmly welcome you to participate in our meetings and events. ~What We Do~ We meet for field trips, park days, luncheons, and other fun ideas that pop up. Most of our activities are for mothers and their kids, but sometimes we meet for "Mom´s Night Out" . ~Our Purpose~ Our purpose is to uplift and encourage each other in this great adventure of homeschooling our children, facilitate networking among homeschooling families, and provide a social outlet for mothers and their children.
HANDS ON! Families (Homeschooling Advocacy Network for Differently-abled and Specifically-challenged Families) -- contact Carolyn Conner (hands_on_families@yahoo.com). HANDS ON! Families is a statewide network in Pennsylvania for home educating families facing specific challenges. We define special needs as any condition, mild to severe, requiring resources, support or accommodation beyond average to meet the individual’s potential. HANDS ON! encourages parents with their own special needs to home educate their children. HANDS ON! promotes networking among families through our website, online forum, a monthly newsletter, database of families willing to help others, and special events.
PA Jewish Homeschoolers (PaJHS) -- contact Nan Korn (Tammuz09@aol.com).
Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Accreditation Agency (PHAA) -- contact Dr. Howard Richman (phaa@pahomeschoolers.com). A non-profit corporation with Board of Directors elected by the membership which serves all of Pennsylvania. Guide to PA Homeschoolers Diploma is available for $5 plus 30¢ tax plus $3.95 for postage from PA Homeschoolers on-line store.
Buxmont Christian Educational Institute -- contact Terry L. Johns (bceione@fast.net). Address: Buxmont Christian Educational Institute, 146 West Broad St., Telford, PA 18969. Send $6 for Standards and Procedures Manual. Based in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Association of Christians Teaching Students at home (ACTS) -- contact Patti Hunt (mdahomeschool@yahoo.com). Association of Christians Teaching Students at home. 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, and (3) to plan field trips to local businesses and provide other educational opportunities for homeschoolers.
Christian Home Educator Support Services -- contact Patti Hunt (mdahomeschool@yahoo.com). A nonprofit organization that seeks out and provides educational resources to families who educate students at home under Act 169 of The Pennsylvania School Code (Section 1327.1 PA Public School Code)or under the Private Tutoring Provision Of The Pennsylvania School Code.
CHEF of Adams County -- contact Kim Isaac (CHEFofAdamsCounty@yahoo.com). CHEF offers: Monthly Socials, the last Monday of each month (except May, which is a week earlier due to the holiday and Dec. which varies each year). Students of all ages may attend various classes taught by parents or special guests. Student-organized sports activities, free time and social time for parents. Pot luck lunch to share. Membership directory. Various group activities throughout the school year. Yahoo group email for important information. Member families with various home schooling backgrounds and experience. Families who:
Parent Educators of Adams County (Adams County and surrounding areas) -- contact Craig and Natalie Bishop (c_n79bishop@earthlink.net) or Scott and Bertina Smelser (sbsmelser@adelphia.net) or Kevin and Lori Biesecker (gardencook@adelphia.net). Regular meetings and activities, such as unit study co-op days, field trips, annual education and science fairs, and annual field day picnics, are available for both school age and pre-school age homeschoolers. Many families represent a wide variety of homeschooling philosophies. Support for new and old homeschoolers is offered through newsletters and meetings.
West Shore Christian Educational Co-op (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, York Co.) -- contact Brelle Perkins (perk84@myibocs.com). We offer a wide variety of age appropriate enrichment classes for preschool through 12th grade, as well as nursery. Our group meets typically on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill. Contact us for more information or to schedule a time to visit our classes.
WissahickonsatHome~Wissahickon Area Homeschoolers -- contact Susan Murphy (wissahicks@earthlink.net). This group is for those homeschooling families who live in the Wissahickon Area (Wissahickon, Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, Mt. Airy and more) who have children under the age of 8. If you are interested in meeting other young, nearby homeschooling families for fun, support and friendship as we begin our homeschooling adventure, by all means- join up! All are welcome! Check us out on the web at http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/wissahickonsathome *** We now have a spot to meet off the Web!*** Please Join us for ~ **´Playgroup Thursdays´** Thurdays, 1-3 pm, at the * Kendrick Rec Center Playground/Gym * (Ridge & Pensdale Aves. Across from Roxborough Hospital) Rain or Shine!
Alle_kiskichristianhomeschoolers -- contact Jamie Zemann (my5preciousangels@yahoo.com). We just started up but we are going to offer free activities, meetings and general help to all homeschool families.
Airport Area Homeschoolers -- contact PAAH Leadership (pittsaah@pittsaah.net). To provide fellowship, parent support, and organized group events for Christian home schooling families. We offer activities, e-mail updates and a monthly newsletter.
Cranberry Christian Homeschoolers -- contact Tami Bruni (brucew@thesafety.net). Monthly evening parent meeting. Field trips, PE activities, writing club, and more.
East End Educators -- contact Maureen Hinchman (hinchmans@verizon.net). We are a Christian Co-op for Home School families in the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. We offer field trips, support, fellowship and a yahoo group website. We meet weekly in the Friendship area of the city.
Educated Minds (Allegheny Valley) -- contact Kimberly Aluise (knrinpa@yahoo.com). Support/informational site for homeschoolers in and around the Valley. We have many members from Armstrong, Butler, and Westmoreland counties as well. Site is open group, the only requirement is that you be a homeschooler. (this inlcudes cyber/charter school) Site features information on local field trips, fairs, clubs, etc. If you have any questions before joining the site, please email me directly.
FISH (Family Instructors of the South Hills) -- contact Nancy Sikes (nancy@sikes.net). We provide information, inspiration, and support for Christian home school families in the South Hills. Monthly meetings, field trips, co-op, newsletters and more.
H.I.S. Home Instructors of Southwestern PA -- contact Kim Eckles (rkean316@aol.com). Newsletter, Book-It, field trips, literature class. Meets every other month.
Instrumental Instruction and Band (East Suburbs) -- contact Jackie Hooper (jackie@reinnov8.com). private, semi-private, or group lessons on all band instruments and piano. Eventually, I will be forming a band with these students.
North Hills Christian Homeschoolers (North Hills of Pittsburgh) -- contact Nathan and Kathy Stone (nstone@psc.edu) or Rick and Barb Beideman (beideman@hotmail.com). The North Hills Christian Homeschoolers is an organization of Christians in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who are personally committed to the home education of their children. For more information, please check out website.
North Pittsburgh Catholic Homeschoolers (Northern Suburbs of Pittsburgh PA) -- contact Jennifer (jen@theposeys.com). We are a Catholic Homeschool Support Group in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh.
North Side/North Boroughs Christian Homeschoolers -- contact Karen (jandkvevers@yahoo.com). We are an informal interdenominational Christian support group for homeschool families offering a bi-monthly writers´ club,and other specials such as Art Day, Science or Social Studies Project Days.
PALS People Always Learning Something (Pittsburgh area) -- contact Anita (hagera@comcast.net) or Leigh (skyecontracting@verizon.net). PALS Enrichment Programs (PEP) is a non-profit organization serving homeschoolers in the Pittsburgh area. PEP provides educational programs and resources for home educators regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or personal lifestyle choices. We strongly value diversity. The Enrichment class prgram offers quality instruction at a reasonable price so that our children can learn and socialize. Our committment is to independent homeschoolers K-12, but we wselcome all styles of homeschooling. Enrichmnent classes are made possible through the cooperative effort of PALS families. Enrichment classes are held on Wednesdays; there is a Fall session and a Winter/Spring session.
Pittsburgh East Suburban Homeschoolers´ Association (PESHA) -- contact Cindy Jackson (infopesha@verizon.net). Monthly meetings for the entire family: information and support for adults, educational programs and play time for kids, social activity for teens. Weekly high school English class and biweekly writer´s club for younger students. We also maintain a yahoo group featuring information about educational opportunities and resources throughout the Pittsburgh area.
South Pitt Catholic Homeschoolers (Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, McDonald, Hickory, Robinson, Cecil, Bridgeville, Burgettstown, Carnegie, South Point, Peters Tnshp., McMurray, Imperial, to Washington County) -- contact Chris Geddie (southpittcatholichomeschoolers@yahoo.com). We are a Roman Catholic support group for homeschooling families.
St. Boniface Homeschoolers -- contact Trish Hamel (hamelposse@aol.com). We are a group of Catholic Homeschoolers, and we meet on a monthly basis for celebrating various Feast Days. We also have Catholic Enrichment Classes including two levels of Latin, science, writing, literature - all using Catholic materials. We also have many activities geared toward young children.
Special Needs Homeschoolers of Western PA (Western PA region) -- contact Jane Maruca (j.maruca@comcast.net) or Brenda Krayzel (sevenpatriots@yahoo.com) or Diane Goliwas (turbo@city-net.com). This group is an organization of parents who are committed to the home education of their special needs child. Our group is open to any parent who is currently homeschooling or cyber schooling their child with special needs, or any caregiver investigating the home school option for their child. The group will strive to encourage and support one another in educating our special needs children. We will serve as an informational exchange and resource for information relevent to special needs and homeschooling.
waldorf homeschoolers (city of pittsburgh) -- contact cande ruiz-bradbury (familiabradbury@gmail.com). We are a waldorf inspired group gathering on friday´s to sing songs, celebrate seasonal festivals as well as bike, hike and enjoy the outdoor´s. All ages welcomed.
Word and Worship Writer´s Club -- contact Debbie Gauvain (debg05@verizon.net) or Meredith Parente (meredith.parente@rescuepittsburgh.org). Students meet twice monthly to present original writings then enjoy gym time; Science, Art and History presentations. Also participate in Book It and field trips.
PA Homeschoolers Local Activities (Western Pennsylvania) -- contact Susan Richman (richmans@pahomeschoolers.com). Writers Club, high school math competitions, monthly square dances, Geo Bee.
Titus 2 Homeschool Fellowship -- contact Sandy Houston (rgfihj@alltel.net) or Margherita King (wethreekings3@alltel.net) or Alaina Biesinger (harvestvalley57@alltel.net). For 2005-2006 we offer a monthly 4-H Club with community service and projects, occasional field trips, speech and debate class from Butler, ice skating, spring achievement testing using the CAT, email newsletter, international luncheon/speeches, & ladies Bible study.
Beaver Valley Homeschool Support Group -- contact Denise Johnson (deniserhj@verizon.net) or Julia Chaney (Matthewandjulia@hotmail.com). A support group for homeschoolers in the Beaver County, PA area.
Salt and Light Homeschool Co-Op -- contact Rita Bailey (thebaileybunch6@comcast.net). Christian Homeschool Co-op helping parents to educate their children in the Beaver Falls area.
Bedford County Christian Home Educators (BCCHE) -- contact Larry & Karen Diehl (karenediehl@embarqmail.com). Family fellowships, newsletter, field trips, Book-It, co-op school, testings and evaluations, education fair.
Bedford County Homeschool Lighthouse -- contact Garnetta Shope (margar@yellowbananas.com). Monthly meetings, field trips, kid´s club, and newsletter. Christian group open to people of all religions.
BEACON -- contact Anne Pyne (pynetrees@enter.net).
Christian Communicators of Pennsylvania (Southeastern Pennsylvania) -- contact Kerry Grant (KGrant@ccofpa.org). Christian Communicators of PA is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to teaching homeschool students public speaking and debate skills from a Christian worldview. Age appropriate tracks are available for students at all skill levels from 0-18 years of age on Mondays in Morgantown, PA. See our website at www.ccofpa.org for more detailed information.
God´s Learning Group (Kissinger´s Luthern Church, Wyomissing, Berks County) -- contact Lois Theisinger (LMTheisinger@yahoo.com). Co-op provides encouragement, weekly lessons that help supplement your individual homeschool curriculum, playtime, and monthly field trips. Moms fellowship once a month outside of Co-op for support, reinforcement, and for fun. There´s a place for everyone in our group.
Kardia Learning Center -- contact Piper Wisniewski, Director (kardialearningcenter@yahoo.com) or Sharon Kershner, Treasurer (). Kardia Learning Center (Berks County and surrounding area) -- contact Piper Wisniewski (kardialearningcenter@yahoo.com). Kardia Learning Center (KLC) is a community of Christian home-schooling families pursuing the common goal of Christian education. To this end, KLC exists to equip home-educated students with critical thinking skills and a broad base of knowledge essential for effective, Christ-centered living. Classical Christian school meeting 30 weeks per year on Thursdays 8:30-3:15pm. PreK through 12th.
Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Co-op (Berks/Lebanon/Lancaster) -- contact Angie Staudt (angiestaudt@msn.com) or Kristi Hackman (klhackman@comcast.net). The Lighthouse Learning Homeschool Co-op is inspired by the belief that God instructs parents to teach their children diligently and warns us not to delegate too much of this teaching to others. 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 guidance and support. Lighthouse is open for all homeschooled children from Pre-school through 12th grade.
MontBerks Homeschoolers (Berks/Montgomery County) -- contact Christine Maziarz (hinotes@dejazzd.com). We are located primarily in the Montgomery and Berks Counties of Pennsylvania. Areas close to us are Pottstown, Limerick, Collegeville, Reading, Douglassville, Boyertown, Limerick and Coventry. We all homeschool or plan to homeschool but we don’t all use the same methods. We meet weekly, on Mondays, at a local spot to give our children an opportunity to "be children" together. We also have an online calendar with activities scheduled by our group and our sister-group, Pottstown Area Homeschoolers. ANY family that educates at home or is considering educating at home is welcome. Please see our website for more information.
Southern Berks Homeschoolers -- contact Sally Wetzel (Sally_Wetzel@my.tupperware.com). A biannual newsletter is mailed to members informing them of activities in Berks County and surrounding areas. Several field trips are organized and open to members. Anyone/group may submit field trips they are organizing by August 15 and January 15.
World Changers´ Homeschool Association -- contact Iya Hannum (iya@crisispoint.org). We believe in the full developement for the family. Our objective is to provide resources for the Homeschool family in providing extra activites in addition what is being offered in the home. We offer co-op classes 2 times a year (each 8 weeks long), monthly parent´s meetings, monthly field trips for both elementry and highschool students, science fair, spelling bee, speech meets, and much more. We believe we are raising up World Changers´ that will go forward with God, and make a difference in the future.
BlairHomeSchool@yahoogroups.com (Blair County area) -- contact Lois Kaneshiki (lois@nb.net). We are an email discussion, support, organization and announcement list to facilitate communication amongst Blair County area home learning families.
Abide in the Vine Fellowship -- contact Dianne Robinson (drobin@stny.rr.com).
S.C.H.E.W.L. -- contact Kendra Dreps (mkdreps@juno.com). Supporting Christian Home Education With Love is a parents-as-teachers support group in Bradford and Tioga Counties. Its goal is to encourage and assist those who have chosen to educate their children at home. Anyone is invited to join. Coordinators and officers accede to a statement of faith. SCHEWL offers a variety of activities planned and executed by its members, such as parent meetings, field trips, fitness activities, and special classes. A promotion ceremony is held at the end of each year. Families belonging to SCHEWL are encouraged in their homeschooling task with prayer, sharing of materials, help in complying with the law, and working with local school districts.
L.I.G.H.T. Homeschool Group -- contact Kathy Felix (hupernikao@comcast.net). L.I.G.H.T. - Learning is Great! Homeschooling Together (Harleysville/Souderton/Perkasie/Sellersville and surrounding areas) -- L.I.G.H.T. is a Christian-based homeschool group looking to provide opportunities for homeschool children and their parents to interact and establish friendships, as well as participate in organized activities and classes. We require that at least one child is in first grade and that a copy of an affidavit be provided to the group for each family. We meet once a month, offer various classes and have a gym time together. We also have field trips and a project fair each year. We encourage parental involvement and require parent(s) to assist in some aspect of the group, whether it is through teaching, helping or organizing activities.
Bucks Area Home Schoolers -- contact Rev. Jerry Schmoyer (jerry@schmoyer.net). Weekly Bible class, teen class, home school retreat the end of April, World View camp in June, Tuesday co-op
Bucks County Educational Resource Center -- contact Trisha (Totsntikes@aol.com). The BCERC, a co-op and support group in Levittown, PA, will be closing its doors in May of 2005, due to the changing needs of the leader´s family. Feel free to contact me via e-mail if you are new to the area &/or new to homeschooling, as I will still be involved with the local homeschool community and can inform you of on-going activities & grass roots opportunities that are sure to spring up in response to the BCERC closing.
The Creativity Circle (Central and Upper Bucks County) -- contact Megan McCluskey (Scutney@earthlink.net). The Creativity Circle is a homeschooling group for young children (under 10) and thier families. We meet monthly and enjoy activities based on a seasonal theme.
H.O.M.E.S. 4-H -- contact Cynthia Lang (CKLang@aol.com). Wednesday mornings in Langhorne. Projects, programs, field trips.
HomeSchool Boys & Girls Club -- contact Michele Buono (mbuono66@hotmail.com) or Betty Mackus (mom2sr17@earthlink.net). HSBG Club is an informal - but active - group of homeschooling families based in the Quakertown area. We have no scheduled meetings but a weekly e-mail keeps everyone up-to-date on upcoming field trips and activities.
L.I.G.H.T. Homeschool Group -- contact Kathy Felix (hupernikao@comcast.net). L.I.G.H.T. - Learning is Great! Homeschooling Together (Harleysville/Souderton and surrounding areas) -- L.I.G.H.T. is a Christian-based homeschool group looking to provide opportunities for homeschool children and their parents to interact and establish friendships, as well as participate in organized activities and classes. We require that at least one child is of reporting age and that a copy of an affidavit be provided to the group for each family. We meet once a month, offer various classes and have a gym time together. We also have field trips and a project fair each year. We encourage parental involvement and require parent(s) to assist in some aspect of the group, whether it is through teaching, helping or organizing activities
Pennridge Homeschoolers -- contact Cyndy Dumire (cyndy@dumire-electric.com) or Bonnie Childs (childstribe@juno.com). field trips, ski trips, support, bowling league for all ages
West Street Homeschoolers (Bucks & Montgomery Counties) -- contact Amy Burke (eazmburke@comcast.net ) or Angela McMichael (cocoongirl34@comcast.net ). 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
Butler Christian Homeschoolers -- contact Kelly Condon (KCKCA@hisurfer.net). This group meets weekly on Friday mornings for art and other classes. We also do Book-It!
Homeschool Headquarters (Cranberry, Zelie, Wexford) -- contact Lori Cather (wenchlori@yahoo.com). Support Group for Parents of 5-12 graders and Activities group for 5-12 graders Support with the homeschooling law, portfolios, testing, objectives, cirriculum, theme/unit studies, and the trials,tribulations & victories of homeschooling. Activities group for 5-12 graders. Chess club, scrapbook club, involvement with local Retirement home, drama team- taught by a homeschool graduate where they perform human videos to Christian music.
Cambria County Homeschool Group 10+ (Johnstown Area) -- contact Regina (cambriahsg@yahoo.com). Homeschool social group for Cambria County, Pa. (surrounding area´s 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.
The Home School Room (Cambria and Somerset Counties) -- contact Cheryl Chandler (thehomeschoolroom@yahoogroups.com) or Kelly Ohler (kellyohler@yahoo.com). An informal and inclusive group of homeschoolers in the Johnstown area. We network with Bedford and Blair Counties and try to keep communication open with other areas as homeschooling can be provide further enrichment by those outside our immediate locale. Welcome.
Bellefonte Area Christian Homeschoolers -- Meetings and activities are open to all homeschoolers.
Central PA Co-op -- contact Shelley Roderick (Shelleyrod@juno.com). This homeschool group is non-denominational and is child centered. We meet once a week on Friday mornings.
Centre County Christian Homeschoolers -- contact Michelle Hoffman (Support4Home@juno.com). Monthly meetings, help for beginning homeschoolers.
Solid Foundation Educational Association (State College area) -- contact Ellen McHenry (mchenry@csrlink.net) or Tania Thompson (twt102@adelphia.net). Solid Foundation Educational Association provides resources and part-time classes for homeschoolers.
Chester County Homeschoolers (Southeastern PA) -- contact Claudia Joye (claudia.cchs@hotmail.com). Informative monthly newsletter with activities for kids and adults: Geography & Spelling Bees, Project Fair, field trips, classes, clubs, sports, prom, graduation, resources. Available online or paper.
Church of the Savior Support Group (Wayne) -- contact Anne Hawthorn (anne@icdc.com). Christian-oriented homeschool support group.
White Clay Learning Center -- contact Andrea Shoap (whiteclay@prodigy.net). Private alternative K-8 school in West Grove, Pa. Unique in small group learning environment and custom created, individualized curriculum. We offer support enrichment classes for the homeschooling portfolio. Classes include Spanish, science, social science and art.
Clarion County HomeSchoolers -- contact Laura Gibson (laurahscentral@yahoo.com). A Christ-centered cooperative where homeschoolers serve one another in Clarion and cross counties. We are homeschooling families choosing to join together with other homeschooling families to help meet each others homeschooling needs. We are a support group that seeks to work together in unity and promote biblical worldview, Christian principles and godly character in our children. Our goals include educational opportunities that are difficult, impossible or not cost effective to do at home as well as help parents learn the art of homeschooling. With your involvement in a "team" approach, CCHS works to provide: Monthly co-op classes for elementary students with an optional "Club Day"; Twice a month classes for secondary students; Parent Support Meetings; Field trips; Performance and Speech opportunities; Monthly newsletter; Automated Phone Tree for up to the minute messages; Continuing education for parents; nursery; preschool classes; Graduation Ceremony.
CACHET (Clearfield and surrounding area) -- contact Tammy Witherite (twitheri3rd@aol.com) or Cathy Weibley (jweibley@atlanticbb.net). We are the Clearfield Area Christian Home Educators Team. Currently we are a group of about 40 families, with approximately 20 families regularly involved in weekly activities. We have a weekly Friday afternoon gym class from 1-2 at the Bigler YMCA for all ages of students (split into several groups). Each month we focus on a different sport or skill. Also, for six weeks each fall and spring, a content-area co-op class is offered for students. Topics have included science, art, music, and geography in the past, with classes taught by parent volunteers or local professionals in a chosen subject area. Parent meetings are held once a month. Each year we have several field trip opportunities, an opening family picnic, Christmas caroling to a local nursing home, an annual Academic Fair, and a year-end trip to DelGrosso´s Amusement Park. Opportunities are provided several times a year for moms and/or moms & dads to socialize and support one another. Come and join us!
Jersey Shore Homeschool Association (Jersey Shore area, including Lock Haven to Williamsport) -- contact Kimberly Boxmeyer (jshomeschooler@boxmeyer.net). JSHA comprises many homeschooling families from Lycoming and Clinton counties in North Central Pennsylvania. While we are primarily a Christian group, any family is welcome. We hold co-op classes, including gym class, in the fall and spring. Throughout the year we also meet for other activities of educational and social natures including activity days, field trips, year-end presentations, picnics, and friendly support. We´d love to have you join us!
SHEEP (Columbia,Montour & Northumberland Counties) -- contact Janae Krum (jlkrum@verizon.net). Meets twice a month from October-May for Enrichment classes. Field trips scheduled periodically.
Waldorf Homeschoolers -- contact Renee (brownay2@aol.com). This group is being started for Waldorf homeschooling in this area. Anyone currently homeschooling with Waldorf principles, please contact me. Thank You, Renee
N.W. Pa. Home Educator´s -- contact Patty (imagrandma21@yahoo.com). This is a support group / coop for anyone but mainly families living in the Camb. Sprs. / Saegertown / Meadville area . It is new and just in the idea stages . If you are interested please let me know .
Titusville Christian Educational Cooperative -- contact Charlotte Koller (wkoller@quixnet.net). Monthly meetings for parents and children last Friday of month.
Carlisle Home Educators Association -- contact Maryl Leaman (meadowman@pa.net). Monthly newsletter, field trips, various special events.
Harrisburg Area Cyberschoolers and Homeschoolers (Harrisburg area) -- contact Kathy Ireland (harrisburgcyberschoolers@verizon.net). This is a secular group of over 100 families consisting of both homeschoolers and cyberschoolers. (Many families have a mixture of both.) We are migrating to the yahoo group "Central_PA_schoolathome", so you may want to start there. Many members are also in the co-op "Central PA Educational Co-op", the only co-op (that we know of) in the Harrisburg area that welcomes families of any religious belief.
Hbg. Area Homeschoolers Assoc. (HAHA) (South Central PA) -- contact Jamey McClintock (jrmcclintock@paonline.com) or Marshia James (info@hahaofpa.org). HAHA is an org. that exists for the purpose of encouraging, supporting, and informing parents who have made the choice to educate their child at home. Membership is open to all regardless of educating style (including cyber charter schools), race, or religous background. Services include monthly meetings, family social activities, field trips, workshops for highschoolers, team contests, tea time for girls, homeschool hangout for boys, mentoring program, childrens newsletter, adult newsletter, e-mail loop with over 400 entries per year all screend for relevancy, resource guide, membership card with discounts at local businesses, special clubs and much more!
HomeSchool Orchestra -- contact Barry Clay (BAClayClan@wmconnect.com). The HomeSchool Orchestral Ensemble unites HomeSchooled students (in bi-weekly rehearsals and one concert) to perform the best of classical and contemporary music.
IT´S ALL ABOUT H.I.M. (Homeschool Is Ministry) -- contact Jodie Wolfe (wolfepack@pa.net). IT´S ALL ABOUT H.I.M meets weekly through the school year. We offer instruction for the students as well as fellowship and recreation time. Moms are able to fellowship and have a devotional time together as well. We also offer a monthly Mom´s Night Out.
Secular Homeschoolers of Cumberland County (SHOCC) (Cumberland county & surrounding areas) -- contact Karynna Lynne (shoccwave-owner@yahoogroups.com). This is a new homeschool support group which is open to all homeschooling families in the area without regard to religious affiliation (or lack thereof) or homeschooling methodology. Our goal is to provide the most inclusive setting possible.
West Shore Christian Educational Co-op (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, York Co.) -- contact Brelle Perkins (perk84@myibocs.com). We offer a wide variety of age appropriate enrichment classes for preschool through 12th grade, as well as nursery. Our group meets typically on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill. Contact us for more information or to schedule a time to visit our classes.
Grace Home School Fellowship (Hershey Area) -- contact Bonnie Johnson (bonniej@gracehomeschoolpa.org) or Darlene Carangelo (darlenej@gracehomeschoolpa.org). Grace Home School Fellowship is a group of Christian home schooling families that gather together every other week during the school season for spiritual support, fellowship and supplemental education. GHF, for short meets at the First United Methodist Church in Hershey, PA. and is open to any Christian family in the Greater Hershey area regardless of church affiliation or denomination.
Hershey Area Open Homeschoolers (Hershey/Palmyra/Hummelstown and beyond) -- contact Lynn Richardson (unicorn39@msn.com). This is a new group based upon the idea that religious beliefs shouldn´t define us as homeschoolers. We are open to persons of all faiths for support, social activities, field trips, and hopefully in the near future, co-op classes. We hope you will join us!
STARS -- contact Tracey Hanwell (HanwellWeb at comcast.net). We are a Christian co-op that meets twice a month. We do classes in elementary, middle school, and high school, according to the current needs of our families and availability of teachers. There is a nursery class, and a pre-school class is added when needed. During the course of each regular session there is a worship time for the students and a prayer time for the parents. Every family is expected to have one attending parent every time we meet, and all parents are expected to either lead teach, assist teach, or take a leadership role in the co-op. For the past few years we have had a drama club which gives a public performance in May and we plan to continue that tradition. In spring of 2007 we also began a debate club which focuses on policy debate. Optional field trips and service projects round out our program, along with an annual Safety Day.
Upper Dauphin County Homeschooling Families -- contact John Ferrario (crystalcube3@yahoo.com). The focus of this group is to provide an outlet for all those individuals in the Upper Dauphin County area an opportunity to locate others in the immediate area who may be interested in meeting, sharing ideas, information, stories, setting up playdates, etc. Note: This is an online Yahoo support group.
West Shore Christian Educational Co-op -- contact Theresa Lehman (tlehman@ptd.net) or Brelle Perkins (perk1122@msn.com). WSCEC is an enrichment co-op for grades K-12. We also offer nursery and preschool. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for 7 sessions in the fall and 7 sessions in the spring for three 55 minute periods each session. Our parents teach a class, help in a class and have off for a third period. We offer a wide variety of classes from reading, writing and arithmetic to knitting and volleyball. Class options can change each semester. We meet At Christian Life Assembly Church in Camp Hill.
Delco-Homeschool (Delaware County and surrounding areas.) -- contact Pauline Harding (askpauline@comcast.net). Delco-Homeschool (Delaware County) -- contact Pauline Harding (askpauline@comcast.net). A free, e-mail "virtual support group" for homeschoolers in Delaware County to post information about upcoming events, opportunities, and concerns in our area. The group is open to all, regardless of educational philosophy or religious beliefs. All posts relating to homeschooling are welcome, with the understanding that each family will take what they like and leave the rest. We have about 500 members, and average 2-3 e-mails per day. Check us out at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/delco-homeschool or subscribe to the group by sending a blank email to delco-homeschool-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Open Connections -- contact Peter Bergson (info@openconnections.org). An educational resource center that provides a variety of programs and services to young people and their families.
SKILL (Schooling Kids in Life and Love) -- contact Michelle Komisor (michelle.komisor@rcn.com). A Yahoo group e-mail chain. To join go to Yahoo groups and search for SKILL. There is no memebership fee. A great way to get in touch with Christian Homeschoolers in Delaware County.
Elk County Homeschooler´s -- contact (elkcohomeschoolers@yahoo.com). We are a new homeschool group that gets together weekly during the school year for various activities. We have a combination of traditional homeschoolers and cyber schoolers. We are always thrilled to have newcomers! Come and join us.
E.C.H.O. (Northwest PA) -- contact ECHO Board (echo_board@hotmail.com). Erie County Homeschool Opportunities (ECHO) is a co-op involving Erie County and surrounding area homeschooling families working together and sharing their talents toward providing quality enrichment learning experiences for students through grade twelve. Gathering together at a centrally located church facility, classes are held every Monday afternoon from 12:30 until 4:00 for an eight week session in both the fall and spring. ECHO also sponsors a number of other events, including monthly homeschool support group meetings, standardized testing, a fire safety school, and a health fair. Please see our website for more information.
Erie Area -- contact Julie Miller (jjmiller@velocity.net). Parents' meetings, field trips, activities, local newsletter (long distance calls need to be returned collect).
Erie Area Catholic Homeschoolers -- contact Kathleen Peterson (roaminka@velocity.net). We are a support group for Catholic families in total obedience to the Magisterium and John Paul II. Meetings are usually once a month, often with field trips in between. Newsletter is monthly.
Fayette County Christian Homeschoolers -- contact Tish Tucholski (sprucefolks@yahoo.com) or Kim Hughes (hughesfamily@lhtot.com). Fayette County Christian Homeschoolers is a support group catering to families with children of all ages. Activities and benefits currently available include a weekly teaching co-op, field trips, monthly Keepers of the Home and Keepers of the Faith clubs, periodic moms´, dads´, and family events, a biyearly showcase/dinner event, a homeschooling lending library, Pizza Hut Book-It program, and an annual drama club dinner theatre. Charter school families are also welcome.
Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Association -- contact (mdhsaadmin@pa.net). Mason Dixon Homeschoolers Association is located in the Waynesboro/Chambersburg area and serves homeschooling families in South Central PA and Maryland. We offer co-op classes in more than one location. We have several programs, including some sports programs, a homeschool choir, a monthly newsletter, online e-mail groups, field trips, weekly Assisted Learning Program Services (ALPS) for 7-12th grades, a graduation ceremony, and a high school diploma program.
CHET (Christian Home Educator´s Team) (Southern Fulton School District) -- contact Norma Jean Hohman (hohman@frontiernet.net). Currently we have no group meetings, but I´d be happy to assist people in my county.
Greene County Homeschool Group (Greene County) -- contact Juli Benco (jbenco@windstream.net) or Marjorie Swope (minifarm@windstream.net). Our group provides opportunities for homeschooling families to encourage and support one another. We are an open group led by members with a Christian worldview. Our activities include many field trips and programs, both local and to different parts of the greater Pittsburgh region. If you would like more information on our organization, we meet at the Greene Community Church on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Greene County Homeschool Group -- contact Juli Benco (jbenco@windstream.net) or Marjorie Swope (minifarm@windstream.net). Our group provides opportunities for homeschooling families to encourage and support one another. We are an open group led by members with a Christian worldview. Our activities include many field trips and programs through our local library and Waynesburg College. If you would like more information on our organization, we meet at the Waynesburg Bible Chapel on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Huntingdon County Homeschoolers -- contact Cyndy Taylor (abundantlifefarm@verizon.net) or Danielle Acker (for newsletter & website) (hdon_homefield@hotmail.com). Field trips, monthly newsletter, bookit, presentation night and monthly moms´ meetings and more! We are very informal and all are welcome!
Indiana Christian Homeschool Association (Indiana and surrounding counties) -- contact Darrell & Kathy Combs (darrell@indianaconnect.com). We are a biblically-based, non-denominational support group with member families from Indiana and surrounding counties. We meet monthly (first Thursday of each month, 11:30 AM, Indiana Alliance church building, corner of Ben Franklin and Warren Roads) to plan various field trips and co-op classes, as well as other activities for our students. We host an annual open house each spring, as well as an annual curricula fair and homeschooling seminar session. At present there are well over 50 member families. Please contact us for more info, and please check out the website. You can access member info from the website as well.
Jefferson County DuBois Area Homeschoolers (Jefferson County DuBois Area) -- contact Lisa Bundy (lisab@jcdahs.org). providing you with easy access to information, new perspectives on education, and lots of inspiration and encouragement. We encourage you to join a local homeschool support group to help you become familiar with the law, garner new friendships with those of the same mindset and to glean invaluable advice from seasoned homeschoolers. We also offer a wide range of resources for homeschooling families, and those who would like to homeschool. Visit our website for more information
Harmony Home Educators (Scranton/Clarks Summit) -- contact (president@harmonyhomeeducators.org). We are a Christian home school support group in Northeast Pennsylvania in the Scranton/Clarks Summit area offering monthly parents´ meetings, monthly Enrichment Days for students, field trips, and special events. See our website (http://www.hhepa.org) for further information on membership, a schedule of events and helpful links.
H.O.P.E. Homeschool (Scranton,PA & surrounding area´s) -- contact Sheila Duggan (Hopehomeschoolcurriculum@yahoo.com) or Linda Jenks (Lindajj@verizon.com). Our group is small. We do field trips monthly & we try to have a meeting & other get togethers every month.
CHALC (Coalition of Homeschoolers Across Lancaster County) -- contact CHALC (mail@chalc.org). An umbrella coalition of approx. 30 Lancaster County member support groups, CHALC publishes the county-wide newsletter "Scrawls" and hosts events such as support group leader breakfasts and a graduation ceremony. See www.chalc.org.
C.H.A.S.E. Academy -- contact Melissa Martin (jlandmamartin@hotmail.com). A Christian co-op offering weekly classes. Meets on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Manheim. Classes are a 30 week commitment. Opportunities include academic courses, electives, music, sports, and field trips. Our mission is to equip and encourage parents who have chosen to homeschool their children by providing educational classroom opportunities in a Christ-centered environment. Members must commit to participate by volunteering to teach or help in classes for the benefit of the group.
Christian Homeschool Fellowship --contact Jacqui D´Antonio (jacquidan@aol.com) or Michele Philpot (harryphilpot@msn.com). Our main focus is to provide support, encouragement, and fellowship for homeschooling families. We offer supplemental classes, Mom´s Meetings, and field trips. We meet every other Monday afternoon from 12:45-3:30. New members are accepted as space is available.
Junior Explorers Club for Homeschoolers (Lancaster County) -- contact Shelly Horning (chorning@dejazzd.com). We are a free club for Homeschoolers, any age is welcome. We plan fieldtrips, have Phys.ed. classes, and also fun activities.Some of the activities that we have planned are swimming, archery, bowling, a picnic, and fieldtrips to Indian Echo Caverns and the American Helicopter Museum.
Lancaster County Homeschoolers -- contact Lorrie Shenenberger (SHEN2001@FRONTIERNET.NET). We are a new group and are offering support, field trips, service projects, unit studies, and more. We will also be starting a co-op in late September which will meet on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., in the New Holland area. There will be classes offered in history, art, cooking, drug awareness, first aid, and more. Classes are until lunch time and recess. After recess we will all be meeting to work on a unit study or service project together. For more information please call; Lorrie at (717)354-4517
Life Enrichment Center -- contact Leslie Emrick (jreb246@yahoo.com). The Life Enrichment Center is a co-operative group of christian homeschooling families that meet once a week to provide support for mothers and classes for the children.
Lititz Home Educators -- contact Trish Ambrose (ambroses@dejazzd.com). This is a large support group (not a co-op), whose membership is always open. Activities include: moms´ meetings, field trips, sporting activities, classes, social events, a newsletter and more. Participation by all is encouraged, along with a serving attitude.
Northern Lancaster County Home Scool Group (Manheim / Lititz) -- contact Gayle Yeager (yeagereggy@aol.com) or Beth Miller (rdeamiller@juno.com). We meet 2 Thursdays a month & for 2002-2003 school year we have art,gym classes,& some field trips. We are open to new members who are willing to partcipate in helping out with the classes.
Penn Manor Homeschoolers (Millersville, Mountville, Central Manor) -- contact Dottie Mylin (myfamilycircus@aol.com) or Janelle Funk (djfunky1@paonline.com). Our group meets 16 Mondays during the school year 11:00-1:30. We have classes for Pre-K through high school. Our goal is to support families, fellowship, mom´s meetings, classes with a biblical worldview, field trips and other activities.
Ohio Pennsylvania Home Educators´ Network (North Western PA/North Eastern Ohio) -- contact Martha Thompson (jthompsonfam7854@msn.com). We are a small Christian group which was formed in 1997 for the support, education, and assistance of parents interested in homeschooling. We do a variety of activities each year, such as project fairs, field trips and clubs.
Western Pennsylvania Christian Home Educators -- contact Joann Curran (squawrun@gmail.com). We are a support group with no formal membership. We all volunteer to lead meetings, field trips and various activities according to our interests and the needs of our children. We meet monthly. Many, but not all, meetings are held at the New Castle Public Library. We have a newsletter that is published 11 times a year. The cost is $10 for U.S. Mail version and $5 for the e-mail version. We endeavor to provide helpful information for homeschoolers and to provide education enrichment for our children.
INCH of Lebanon County -- contact Stacy (inchoflebanoncounty@gmail.com). Welcome to Inclusive Nontraditional Cooperative Homeschoolers* 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!
Myerstown Enrichment Center -- contact Reni Weixler (rweixler@comcast.net). Founded in 1995, MEC offers a Christ-centered environment for homeschool families. Our co-op provides weekly classes from Nursery through 12th grade. The high school courses are designed to be a full year of academic course work. Field trips are open to all homeschool families in the area. Sign-up for the IOWA achievement tests is in January. Contact us if you would like to be on our mailing lists for upcoming field trips and events or have questions about homeschooling.
Minority Homeschool of PA (Lehigh, Monroe, North Hampton, etc.) -- contact (minorityhsofpa@yahoo.com). Homeschool support group for minority families in the North Hampton, Lehigh Valley, Carbon, Monroe areas.
Blue Mountain Christian Homeschoolers (Lehigh Valley) -- contact Sharon Scheller (bluemountainhs@yahoo.com). Blue Mountain Christian Homeschoolers (BMCH) is made up of homeschooling families throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. Our primary purpose is to share with one another, plus provide support and encouragement. We operate as a Yahoo group where members can post field trips, activities, and classes that they have organized.
Fireside Academy Community Co-Op (Lehigh-Northampton counties, and beyond) -- contact Angela Landis (all4reagan@rcn.com) or Laurel Wenson (lbwenson@verizon.net). Fireside Academy Community Co-op for Homeschoolers is a not-for-profit organization, offering support and encouragement to parents who are teaching their children at home through traditional and cyber-education methods . Fireside Academy will help foster a sense of community for homeschooling families. Our enrichment classes and extra-curricular activities provide opportunities for social interaction with others who understand a lifestyle focused on family and education. Our website and free on-line newsletter keep families informed of upcoming events and opportunities for families of Lehigh and Northampton Counties of Pennsylvania, as well as western New Jersey.
HEYS Group -- contact Adele Schwartz (adele@heysgroup.org). We are a network of 80+ homeschool families covering the Lehigh Valley area. We are an inclusive and diverse group with children of all ages. We maintain an in-depth web site, online monthly newsletter, email list, and forums. Our members provide many activities, field trips, and social opportunities. All members are expected to contribute to the group by organizing an activity/field trip or by sharing resources/info. Visit our web site: www.heysgroup.org for more info.
Homeschooling Under Grace -- contact Chris Ciaccio (info@huglv.com) or Cathy Kaiser (info@huglv.com). Homeschooling Under Grace (HUG) is a newly-formed homeschooling group. HUG offers classes in the fine arts from October through April of the school calendar year. Classes are for preschool through high school age students. Go to: www.huglv.com for more information and to register.
HomeschoolHappeningsPA (Greater Lehigh Valley) -- contact Sue Miller (Please see website for contact information). We are a homeschool group based in Emmaus, primarily serving Lehigh and Northampton counties with close interaction to others in Bucks, Berks, and Montgomery counties. All ages are welcome, but most of our children are over age ten with a larger concentration being pre-teens and teens. All methods of educating our children are used. However, enrichment classes and diploma meetings are geared towards PA ACT 169 homeschooling.
Our goal is to support one another, provide each other with information about homeschooling, and to provide activities for our children and our moms. We are not affiliated with a particular religion; however, most members are Christian. Therefore, occasional prayer requests may be seen.
Some of the things we offer are enrichment classes, monthly bowling, park days in season, field trips, and diploma programs moms’ meetings.
Visit the webpage for more info and contact information. www.homeschoolhappeningspa.bravehost.com
Lehigh Valley Homeschoolers Field Trip Group (Lehigh Valley County) -- contact Monica Tyler (nikatyler@msn,com). 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.
Players of the Stage Fine Arts Center (Lehigh Valley) -- contact Elisabeth Barshinger (tgbembus@yahoo.com). Players of the Stage Fine Arts Center (Lehigh Valley) -- contact Beth Barshinger (tgbembus@yahoo.com). We are a group of families that meet every Monday for classes from November to April. We offer classes in Music, Art, Drawing, Painting, Music, Recorder, Theater, Shakespearean Reader’s Theater, Creative Writing, Research and Speech, Poetry Writing, Introduction to Philosophy, Literature Classes-C.S. Lewis and the Inklings and Little House on the Praire, Beginning Ballet, Latin and Sign Language. We offer classes from pre-school to 12th grade. We also run theater summer day camps and stage full length productions of classical works.
Hazleton and White Haven Area Homeschoolers Association (H.A.H.A.) -- contact Diana Flor (hazleton_area_homeschoolers@yahoo.com). Meets monthly. Newsletter, field trips, bowling, weekly gym and swim.
Hazleton Area Homeschoolers -- contact Leigh Genasevich (hazleton_area_homeschoolers@yahoo.com). We offer support meetings on the 4th Monday evening of each month. We also offer yearbook, newsletter, field day, field trips, bowling, weekly gym and swim, end of the year banquet, and more.
Hazleton Catholic Homeschoolers ((Luzerne, Carbon, Schuylkill, and Columbia)) -- contact Linda Bagnata (hch18201@yahoo.com). A network of Catholic homeschooling families from Hazleton and the surrounding communities offering support meetings for parents, field trips, activity days, yearbook, geography bee, standardized testing,and year-end open house/ awards presentation.
Wyoming Valley Homeschool -- contact Carla Farrell (DCFarrell436@peoplepc.com). Monthly info meetings, newsletter, classes, field trips, parties, activities, Learrning Co-Op, yearly CAT testing. Sample newsletter $1.
CHEF Co-op (Lycoming Co and surrounding areas) -- contact Lisa Schaeffer (lisasch2@usadatanet.net) or Naomi Nocket (georgeandna@cs.com). The CHEF co-op provides weekly academic and enrichment classes to area homeschoolers, as well as field trip opportunities. Our website is www.chefco-op.com for more information about who we are and how you can participate in the future.
H.E.R.E (Home Education Reaching Everyone) -- contact Teri Bobb (TeachingBoys@aol.com). We are a group located in Trout Run PA, We offer support as well as co-op classes, field trips and many different kinds of lessons.
H.O.M.E. -- contact Heidi James (Prov31w@cs.com). H.O.M.E. is a Catholic based homeschool group which meets in Montoursville, PA. We provide educational workshops/classes to support moms and their student´s academic needs as well as providing Catholic fellowship for our homeschoolers.
Jersey Shore Homeschool Association (Jersey Shore area, including Lock Haven to Williamsport) -- contact Kimberly Boxmeyer (jshomeschooler@boxmeyer.net). JSHA comprises many homeschooling families from Lycoming and Clinton counties in North Central Pennsylvania. While we are primarily a Christian group, any family is welcome. We hold co-op classes, including gym class, in the fall and spring. Throughout the year we also meet for other activities of educational and social natures including activity days, field trips, year-end presentations, picnics, and friendly support. We´d love to have you join us!
Bradford Area Christian Homeschoolers -- contact Lori Ament (povertyhill4@juno.com). Small group of moms that meet 1x a month for fellowship and encouragement. Field trips and annual arts night. Sometimes join with a larger Olean NY homeschool group for science fairs and field trips.
HomeSchool´ers (NW PA, SW NY) -- contact Gail Gilman (GailMGilman@aol.com) or Nancy Hurst (HurstOnTheHill@yahoo.com). Area Homeschoolers Uniting to enjoy field trips and events! Bowling Leagues, YMCA Homeschool "Gym" classes with certified instructors, Mid-Way Park HomeSchool Day, FREE 6 FLAGS Darien Lake Tickets via the reading program! Kids and MOM get FREE tix JUST for reading 6 hours!!, Homeschool Track Team! Coming this fall, Homeschool SOCCER TEAM! Many more tours and events. OPEN TO ALL HOMESCHOOLERS. Inter-Denominational. Trips and Events MONTHLY!
Christian Home Schoolers of Greenville, Pennsylvania -- contact Amy Stevenson (calvesnkids@yahoo.com). Monthly meetings, Moms´ Nights, yahoo egroup, field trips, PA History and Fire Saftey is covered yearly. Please see the link provided to view our Mission Statment and Statement of Faith.
Christian Homeschoolers of Mercer County (Mercer/Venango/Butler counties) -- contact Gaye Welton (gayewelton@yahoo.com). Monthly meetings that consist of short classes for various age groups; mothers´ meetings, field trips, various clubs, newsletter, yearbook
AANEPennsylvaniaHomeschoolers (Carbon, Monore, Lehigh, North Hampton, Pike) -- contact Lynn S. (AANEPennsylvaniaHomeschoolers@yahoogroups.com ). This homeschooling group is open to families of color who are homeschooling in Carbon, Monore, Pike, Lehigh, North Hampton, Wayne and the surrounding areas. Let come to gather to share cultural lessons, trips, ideas, lesson plans, recipes, cultural games and so much more.
Blue Ridge Homeschool Group -- contact (blueridge.homeschoolgroup@gmail.com). 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.
NE Pa. Blacks in Homeschooling (Northeast Pa) -- contact Lisa Borders (LEMuhammad@aol.com). This group was started out of need. There are homeschooling groups in the Poconos but none for people of color so I decided to start one. Although, groups from the Metro area are invited to join, you will have to travel for our functions if you wish to attend. This group will focus on support, encouragement, curriculum, field trips and other activities for NE Pa. Black Homeschoolers. Currently, a Black Homeschoolers Picnic is being scheduled for the summer 2004 and an African American Homeschoolers Conference for summer 2005.
Pocono Mountain Bible Fellowship -- contact Rosie N. (homeschoolers@pmbfc.org). Our support group is open to all. You are welcome to attend even if you are not presently homeschooling. Monthly meetings consist of a time of sharing and praying together. We also offer testing and an annual Presentation Night for the kids to showcase what they learned during the year. While we do not offer actual child care during the meetings, age appropriate activities will be provided. May God bless you on your homeschool journey. For more information, click on our name to visit our website.
Stroudsburg Area TORCH Chapter (Catholic) -- contact Lisa Romanyshyn (lisatorch@epix.net). We have just formed a local chapter of the national support group Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes (TORCH). Our mission statement can be found on the TORCH website.
Young Homeschoolers of the Poconos -- contact Amanda (dreamdog@eclipse.net). Please note that this group was formerly Pocono Preschool Homeschoolers (PA Homeschoolers--please delete the listing for that group). We are an eclectic group of homeschoolers with children mostly ages 9 and below (although we welcome families with children of all ages). We try to plan activities that will benefit all the children of our members, from toddlers up. We are open to parents who are just considering homeschooling, but whose children are too young for school, as well as established homeschoolers.
L.I.G.H.T. Homeschool Group -- contact Kathy Felix (hupernikao@comcast.net). L.I.G.H.T. - Learning is Great! Homeschooling Together (Harleysville/Souderton/Perkasie/Sellersville and surrounding areas) -- L.I.G.H.T. is a Christian-based homeschool group looking to provide opportunities for homeschool children and their parents to interact and establish friendships, as well as participate in organized activities and classes. We require that at least one child is in first grade and that a copy of an affidavit be provided to the group for each family. We meet once a month, offer various classes and have a gym time together. We also have field trips and a project fair each year. We encourage parental involvement and require parent(s) to assist in some aspect of the group, whether it is through teaching, helping or organizing activities.
Brennan Family Classroom -- contact Lenora Brennan (bfc07@msn.com). An independent family educational support group to home school families and other home school support groups. Many services available, ie.. study groups, classes, fieldtrips, penpal, reading & art clubs, music & more!
Eastern Montgomery Co. Homeschoolers -- contact Janice Firth (Janicefirth@hotmail.com). Yahoo e-newsletter, 200+ members. Monthly Moms´ meeting. Roller skating, ice skating, YMCA activities, co-ops, choirs, classes.
L.I.G.H.T. Homeschool Group -- contact Kathy Felix (hupernikao@comcast.net). L.I.G.H.T. - Learning is Great! Homeschooling Together (Harleysville/Souderton and surrounding areas) -- L.I.G.H.T. is a Christian-based homeschool group looking to provide opportunities for homeschool children and their parents to interact and establish friendships, as well as participate in organized activities and classes. We require that at least one child is of reporting age and that a copy of an affidavit be provided to the group for each family. We meet once a month, offer various classes and have a gym time together. We also have field trips and a project fair each year. We encourage parental involvement and require parent(s) to assist in some aspect of the group, whether it is through teaching, helping or organizing activities
Montgomery County Inclusive Homeschoolers -- contact Ms. Jake Marcus (jmarcus@nni.com) or Yahoo Group (subscribe-MontgomeryCountyInclusiveHomeschoolers@yahoogroups.com). Our group is "inclusive" in that religious preference or practice is not an issue in our interactions with each other. Currently a small group, our members do not usually discuss whether they are members of a religious community out of respect for maintaining the group´s diversity. Children are all ages, including under 5, and learning styles vary from box curriculum to unschooling. Interaction is largely via the yahoogroup but field trips are scheduled.
Norristown Area Homeschoolers (Montgomery County and surrounding areas) -- contact Brandi (mom2aidngabe@yahoo.com). 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!
Norristown/King of Prussia Homeschool group -- contact Mary Ellen Thomas (hsgroup@freckie.com). Weekly field trips and activities
Pottstown Area Homeschoolers (South Eastern PA) -- contact Beth Flint (Pottstownarea.homeschoolers@yahoo.com) or Christine Maziarz (pahsmiley@aim.com). Pottstown Area Homeschoolers is a group of families who homeschool, plan to homeschool or are thinking about homeschooling. PAH serves families in Southern Berks, Northern Chester and Western Montgomery Counties. Parent support meetings (no children please) are held on the first Monday of the month from 7:00-8:30PM at the Pottstown Public Library at High & Washington Streets.
Teach the Teacher -- contact Marina James (teachtheteacher@verizon.net). "Teach The Teacher" is a home-school parents support group based in the Glenside, PA area. Our mission is to share with one another our knowledge and wisdom, to mentor one another, to reach out to new parents who want to educate their children at home. In the process we will support one another, make new friends, and strengthen the friendships we already have.
Valley Homeschoolers (Allentown, Quakertown) -- contact Tamara Kells (tamkells@comcast.net). We´re a group of both traditional & non-traditional homeschoolers. We are not affiliated with any particular religion, although I´d have to say the majority of us are Christian. We get together frequently for various activities. For example, I´ve organized a homeschool matinee at our local theater when there´s an appropriate movie showing. Most of our group consists of over 10 years old, with many teens. We welcome newcomers, or other with questions.
SHEEP (Columbia,Montour & Northumberland Counties) -- contact Janae Krum (jlkrum@verizon.net). Meets twice a month from October-May for Enrichment classes. Field trips scheduled periodically.
Bluemountain Christian Homeschool Group (Northampton/Lehigh/ Carbon) -- contact Sharon Scheller (scheller@enter.net) or Dawn Marshall (bluemountainhs@yahoo.com). Blue Mountain Christian Homeschoolers (BMCH) is made up of homeschooling families throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley. Our primary purpose is to share with one another, plus provide support and encouragement. Throughout the year, BMCH has biweekly gym, science, art, and creative writing classes, unit studies, play days, holiday parties, community outreaches, and field trips. In addition, there are support group meetings, a monthly newsletter, and moms night outs. Our fundraisers include Campbells labels and Box Tops for Education. We participate in Book It!, Scholastic, Carnival, Troll and God´s World book clubs.
HomeschoolHappeningsPA (Lehigh Valley) -- contact Sue Miller (Please see website for contact information). We are a homeschool group based in Emmaus, primarily serving Lehigh and Northampton counties with close interaction to others in Bucks, Berks, and Montgomery counties. All ages are welcome, but most of our children are over age ten with a larger concentration being pre-teens and teens. All methods of educating our children are used. However, enrichment classes and diploma meetings are geared towards PA ACT 169 homeschooling. Our goal is to support one another, provide each other with information about homeschooling, and to provide activities for our children and our moms. We are not affiliated with a particular religion; however, most members are Christian. Therefore, occasional prayer requests may be seen. Some of the things we offer are enrichment classes, monthly bowling, park days in season, field trips, and diploma programs moms’ meetings. Visit the webpage for more info and contact information. www.homeschoolhappeningspa.bravehost.com
Northumberland County Homeschoolers -- contact Lisa Lauro at (570)644-1445 ( ncpahomeschoolers@yahoo.com). Serving North´d and surrounding counties. We meet twice monthly for field trips and also twice for parties and gym days. Please see our homepage at (http://www.geocities.com/ncpahomeschoolers/coordinator.html) for more information. We would love to have you join us in educating our children together. Call or email to receive a Membership Application and get more information on our group. August we will be have a family picnic and vote in our new leaders for the upcoming school year.
SHEEP (Columbia,Montour & Northumberland Counties) -- contact Janae Krum (jlkrum@verizon.net). Meets twice a month from October-May for Enrichment classes. Field trips scheduled periodically.
Trinity Homeschoolers -- contact Lisa Lauro (laurhoff@evenlink.com). Monthly classes together, field trips, activities, enewsletters, support group for moms and uniting our children together. Help for new homeschooling families.
Perry County Homeschoolers -- contact Phyllis Krieger (kriegerkrew@aol.com) or Teisha Hostetter (hostetter88@pa.net) or Barbara Bronson (yougogirl@pa.net). We are a Christian, non profit volunteer ministry committed to giving information, guidance, support and encouragement to homeschooling families. We offer a monthly newsletter and an email tree. Newsletters include activities being offered in the group as well as other activities that may be available in the area that may benefit our members. We offer monthly moms meeting, monthly teen activities, service projects, roller skating, field trips, fire safety, Talent show, Achievement fair, year book, and offer information on co ops for all ages. We also participate in Pizza Hut Book It and Scholastic book clubs.
Philly Homeschoolers of Young Kids -- contact Christy Hoffmann (christyhoffmann2@comcast.net). This is a group for those that are homeschooling young kids from preschool on in the Philadephia or surrounding areas. A place to chat, set up playdates and field trips or just about anything that has to do with homeschooling. We have also set up a Co-op that will start in January 2006 on Fridays at 10:30. All are welcome!
South Philadelphia Homeschoolers Support Group (South Philadelphia) -- contact Pam Powles . Meets 2nd Thursday every other month October to June from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at St. John´s Baptist Church, 1232 Tasker Street. All homeschoolers are welcome.
Talented Homeschooled Youth -- contact Mrs. Brenda Lee-Neal (Artsapostle@aol.com) or Brenda Lee´s dance Company and Performing Arts Ctr. (Bleedance@aol.com). Fall: Kickball, Musical theater,(singing and dancing with acting), Pilates for Moms! A field trip,(farm) Winter: Chess and checkers, Ballet (girls), Tap dance (boys), Art, Pilates for Moms!(field trip to see the Nutcracker Ballet) Spring:Kickball, Crafts, Musical Theater, field Trip, (Phila. historical sites and history) manners and ettiquette, Pilates for Moms! Call us at (215)549-4559 or (215) 247-1201 for more info.
Tenth Homeschool Moms -- contact Jennifer Cedeno (jencedeno@yahoo.com). We are a group of women who attend Tenth Pres. Church who homeschool, and meet monthly for a prayer meeting. We also organize field trips periodically, and times for fellowship as families and/or moms. We keep a large email listing of women who are in the Phila. area and would like us to pray for them during our prayer meetings. It is not mandatory to attend this church; the group just originated here.
Water Tower Homeschoolers -- contact Mia Perry (mperry@sju.edu) or Angie Lawn (patjlawn@aol.com). An informal secular group of homeschooolers from Philadelphia and the surrounding communities in Montgomery County. We meet at the Water Tower Recreation Center on Hartwell Lane (2 blocks east of Germantown Avenue) in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia every Friday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. During inclement weather we play in the gymnasium; otherwise, we can be found outside. Homeschooled kids have an opportunity for unstructured, peaceful, free play while parents provide one another support, network and exchange resources and information. We are inclusive and new homeschoolers are welcome anytime.
Northeastern PA Homeschoolers (Northeastern PA) -- contact Sheila Cunningham (douglasc@ptdprolog.net) or Barbara Repenning (brepenning@hotmail.com). Web support group and information exchange for homeschoolers in northeastern PA especially Pike County.
SCULPT -- Schooling Children Under Loving Parent Teachers (Schuylkill, Carbon, Upper Lehigh, Northern Berks and Monroe Counties) -- contact Marie Courtney (sculpt@losch.net). SCULPT serves parents who want information about and assistance in starting and/or maintaining a home education program in Pa. Other activities include: Local Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Iowa Basic Skills and CAT Testing, field trips, and special activities. Weekly or Bi-weekly classes are being considered for the Spring or Fall of 2003
Future Hope (Union and Snyder Counties) -- contact Barb Angstadt for Snyder County (snyderbarb@hotmail.com) or Marie Driscoll for Union County (5mdriscoll@bww.com). We are an association of families who have a love of learning and a desire to build a strong, diverse, and supportive community for homeschoolers. Our group serves all types of homeschoolers regardless of race, religion, educational philosophy, political affiliation, or gender.
Snyder County Homeschoolers for Christ (Snyder county and surrounding areas) -- contact Pam Page (rapphill@aol.com) or Melissa Dillman (millman99@aol.com). Snyder County Homeschoolers for Christ (Snyder County and surrounding areas) We are a Christian support group located in Central Pa. As a Christian homeschool support group, we seek to bring honor to God in all that we do. We offer a variety of academic and social activities...such as Group School Days (parents each teach different subjects..similar to a co-op), monthly field trips, ice skating, bowling days, holiday parties, nursing home visitation, Fire safety, Book It Program, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, Achievement Fair and much more.....In addition we also offer a bi-monthly newsletter and parent´s meetings.
Johnstown Area Christian Homeschoolers (Somerset and Cambria Counties) -- contact Pat Carr (fivecarrs3@yahoo.com). Formerly Johnstown Christian Homeschoolers. Designed as a place to help all families with support and co-op opportunities.
Susquehanna County Homeschoolers -- contact D Benjamin (sdbenfam@yahoo.com). This is a small but growing group for all types of homeschoolers you may join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Susq_Co_Homeschoolers/
S.C.H.E.W.L. -- contact Kendra Dreps (mkdreps@juno.com). S.C.H.E.W.L. (Supporting Christian Home Education With Love) is a parents-as-teachers support group in Tioga and Bradford counties. The goal for this group is to encourage and assist those who have chosen to educate their children at home. Anyone is invited to join. SCHEWL offers a variety of activities planned by the members, such as parent meetings, field trips, etc. A promotion ceremony is held at the end of each year. Families belonging to SCHEWL are encouraged in their homeschooling task with prayer, sharing of materials, help in complying with the law and working with local school districts.
Christian Home Educators´ Fellowship (C.H.E.F.) (Lewisburg and surrounding areas) -- contact Karen Gamble (rkgamble@windstream.net) or Sherry Rowe (rowesbud@ptd.net). We are Christian homeschooling families that meet together periodically to plan activities of interest such as field trips, classes, sports activities,etc. The purpose of CHEF is to provide information, inspiration, and support to homeschool families.
Future Hope (Union and Snyder Counties) -- contact Barb Angstadt for Snyder County (snyderbarb@hotmail.com) or Marie Driscoll for Union County (5mdriscoll@bww.com). We are an association of families who have a love of learning and a desire to build a strong, diverse, and supportive community for homeschoolers. Our group serves all types of homeschoolers regardless of race, religion, educational philosophy, political affiliation, or gender.
Venango County Home School Group -- contact Wendy (Venango_HSG-owner@yahoogroups.com). Venango County Home Schooling Group, started to gather fellow homeschoolers together in Venango Co., Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Not only a support group for parents, a place to share homeschooling information, create events/fieldtrips, resources, maybe even a few other opportunities. Everyone is welcome to join regardless if homeschooling or just seeking information on homeschooling for options on education.
Warren County Homeschoolers -- contact Barbie Wallin (wallinmj@westpa.net) or Robyn Samuelson (info@wchomeschoolers.com). We are a group of parent´s who get together to support and encourage each other.We have field trip, spelling bee, project fair, parent´s mtgs and a monthly newsletter of activites. Check out our new website at www.wchomeschoolers.com
Mon Valley (south of Pittsburgh) -- contact Linda Wohar (lwohar@yahoo.com). Our support group is truly diversified: young and old homeschoolers, k-12 students, home and cyber taught, many learning styles and programs, and a variety of faiths. In addition to a Tuesday run teaching program our group participates in many fieldtrips: farms, caroling, science programs and camp, science fair, spelling contest, history trips, volleyball team etc.
Stepping Stones Homeschool Group (Bentleyville) -- contact Jodi Sinagra (steppingstoneshsg@yahoo.com) or Melissa Ruffing (steppingstoneshsg@yahoo.com) or Kara Forsyth (steppingstoneshsg@yahoo.com). Meeting every Wednesday morning for Elementary activities & recreation.
Washington County Homeschoolers -- contact Robin McCloskey (themccloskeys@verizon.net). Weekly co-op classes for preschool through high school. We sponser the Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, History Day, Science Fair, International Fair, High School Speech Night, and Field Trips.
Hope Homeschool (Scranton Area NEPA) -- contact Sheila Duggan (Hopehomeschool@juno.com). Our group is a Christian group but all are welcome. We do not push religion on anyone. We are in Lackawanna County but other counties are welcome to participate.
Arts in Unison (Westmoreland & Fayette Counties) -- contact Melissa Lough (lough@atlanticbb.net). Arts in Unison is a Christian theatre group for homeschoolers. For more information, visit www.homeschooldrama.blogspot.com
GetTogetherInLatrobe -- contact Annie (annieorbrandon@att.net). We meet twice a month for Sign Language, physical education & play, craft or art. Informal Group.
Homeschool GetTogetherinLigonier -- contact Annie (annieorbrandon@att.net). Homeschool group for elementary age children and their siblings that meets in Ligonier, Westmoreland County every Tuesday afternoon. We get together to socialize and learn with other homeschooling families. Next year, ´08-´09 the YMCA of Ligonier will offer 2 gym classes. 1:15pm K-2nd grade GYM CLASS(approx.age break down) 2:15pm 3rd-6th grade GYM CLASS(approx. ages) We have scheduled the GetTogether YMCAGYM CLASS to run on the same afternoon to conserve trips to Ligonier. The GetTogether includes Sign Language class each meeting, and then other structured activities (such as Science experiments, group focused activities, and other fun topics that the moms comes up with!) for the kids to socialize, cooperate, and play together.
Latrobe Area Homeschoolers -- contact Mary Beth Millward (marybeth33@laurelweb.net). Latobe Area Homeschoolers meets monthly from August-May,3rd Monday of the month, 7pm, at the Latrobe Alliance Church. Field Trips, Book-it, and Scholastic books.
STEP-UP Enrichment Program -- contact Greta (stepup@ofpa.us) or Pam (iteach2athome@att.net). STEP-UP Enrichment Program, formerly Norwin Homeschooling Co-op, started fall 2002 and was developed with the intent of providing students in grades K-12 with opportunities to be instructed by college students (in their field of study), retired teachers, professionals and individuals with a passion to share their knowledge. Please visit our website for more information.
Hope Homeschool (Northeast PA) -- contact Sheila Duggan (Hopehomeschool@juno.com). Our group is a Christian group but all are welcome. We do not push religion on anyone. We are in Lackawanna County but other counties are welcome to participate.
Social Home Educators of York (South Central) -- contact Kim Kucherer (kdjet5@yahoo.com). Alternative homeschooling group in South Central PA offering relaxed and fun non-religion based support, activities and field trips to area families. Open to homeschoolers of all religous or non-religious affiliations and all homeschooling styles. Serving Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Perry, and York Counties and Northern Maryland.
West Shore Christian Educational Co-op (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, and York Co.) -- contact Brelle Perkins (perk84@myibocs.com). We offer a wide variety of age appropriate enrichment classes for preschool through 12th grade, as well as nursery. Our group meets typically on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill. Contact us for more information or to schedule a time to visit our classes.
York Home School Association, Inc (York county & SOUTH CENTRAL PA) -- contact Julie Tate (tate500@comcast.net) or Buddy & Lydia Goulart (goularts@chesapeake.net) or Donna Botterbusch (orbital-enterprise@juno.com). Mom´s meetings (various locations throughout York County), business meetings, lending library, monthly newsletter (32 pages each month), Member directory, HSLDA Discount, field trips (divided by age), classes, special activities (bus trips), Project Fair, Young Children´s Fair, International Fair, Annual Curriculum Fair, Quarterly Orientations, Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Citizen´s Bee, Safety Day, Annual Picnic, New Member Tea, Book-It, Teen Group activities, Music Department, Summer Park days, Safety Days, Small group activities, Science Fair, and more! Year round busy group!