Arizona Support Groups

Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe area
Veritas Homeschoolers
We acknowledge the need to maintain relationships with other homeschool groups, religious and secular, in order to keep abreast of political trends that might undermine our parental and civil liberties. Providing monthly park days, field trips, physical education, teen groups and mom's night out.

Anthem, New River, Black Canyon City
Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers
If you are looking to build friendships, find support, and grow in faith among a caring community of fellow homeschoolers, we invite you to join us!

Arizona
Home School Family
Sharing tips, materials, curriculum and experiences from our Home School to yours…

Avondale - Goodyear
Southwest Valley Home Learners
We are an inclusive and secular homeschool group created to bring community, fun, and educational opportunities to homeschoolers of all types and ages in the southwest valley cities of Avondale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, and beyond.

Central Arizona area
Valley Secular Homeschooling
We welcome atheists, agnostics, secular humanists and families of all faith. Field trips and meetings, children of all ages are always welcome.

Chandler
CCC Homeschoolers
The homeschool group at Chandler Christian Church! A great place to get connected and share in fellowship with Christian homeschoolers.

Chugiak/Eagle River
Eagle River Christian Homeschool Association
Eagle River Christian Homeschool Association (ERCHA) is a local Christian homeschool support group in the Chugiak/Eagle River area. We offer encouragement, advice and fellowship for families who have made the decision to educate their children at home. We also welcome inquiries from people who are considering the home-schooling option.

Cochise County
Christian Home Educators of Cochise County
If you are thinking about homeschooling, you will find that everyone has a different opinion as to which way you should go. CHECC is here to support and help you on that road and to find friends for you along the way. Please continue to read further about our group on this website and contact any of the leaders if you have further questions.

Glendale
GIFT - Homeschooled Teen Girl's Group
GIFT (Growing In Friendship Together) is a support group for home schooled teen girls, ages 14 through 18. We meet twice per month, on Fridays, for the purpose of allowing our teen girls to develop strong peer friendships with other home schooled teens, while engaging in a wide variety of fun crafts and activities together. While fully respecting religious freedom, GIFT is not a religiously-based group. If you have a teenage daughter who would like to be involved in GIFT, please contact me and I'll be happy to forward additional information on how to join in on the FUN! Email: bnatural@cox.net

Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Buckeye, Phoenix
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol builds strong citizens for the future by providing leadership training, technical education, scholarships and career education to young men and women, ages 12 to 21. Thousands of young people have their first orientation flights through the cadet program, and hundreds have soloed in gliders and powered aircraft. Tens of thousands have attended CAP encampments throughout the nation.

Goodyear/Southwest Valley
Estrella Mountain Homeschoolers
Providing support and information to homeschooling families through a variety of educational and relational opportunities and activities. Although we are primarily located in the Estrella community, we are not limited to this area as we have members in other Southwest Valley cities that participate as well.

Mesa
Catholic Homeschool Support
Online Catholic support group for homeschooling families.

Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, Queen Creek and Phoenix areas
Happily Educating ouR Own (HERO)
Email network with daily updates.

NE Phoenix and in Scottsdale
Learning Expedition
Learning Expedition is a home schooling social support group serving metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona. Most members live in NE Phoenix and in Scottsdale, but all are welcome.

North Phoenix area
Roadrunner Home Schools
Who We Are: A Christ-centered homeschooling support group serving the needs of families with children of preschool age -grade 12 in the Greater Phoenix area. This is a member-driven group as each member participates to serve the needs of the group in planning and implementing of programs and activities. Providing a weekly playgroup, physical education, field trips, special events, mentoring, yearbook and lending library

North Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, and Goodyear
Phoenix Unschoolers
A place where we are free to share our ideas and experiences with other like- minded individuals. We meet primarily for socialization and support so we can further enrich our children with educational activities. Our families act as a model of a lifestyle of learning.

Palo Verde
Palo Verde Homeschoolers
A free online secular community for Arizona parents with inquisitive and imaginative children.We share local event information, organize outings, and discuss gifted child issues.

Peoria, Glendale, North Phoenix, Surprise and other West Valley communities
West Side Home Educators (WSHE)
Supporting homeschooling families in Peoria, Glendale, North Phoenix, Surprise and other West Valley communities. We are a mostly Christian group, however we are not affiliated with a particular denomination. Our main focus is to provide opportunities for home schooling families to interact with each other through educational and social activities, field trips, and sports.

Peoria/Glendale/Northwest Valley/West Valley
Peaceful HomeSchoolers
We are dedicated to providing support for all homeschooling families regardless of race, sexual orientation, family makeup, religion or homeschooling methods. We welcome all homeschooling families that are willing to be open-minded and respectful of others regardless of whom they are or what they believe.

Phoenix
Resources for Health Roots & Shoots
Jane Goodall’s global program inspiring youth of all ages to make a difference by becoming involved in their communities. The program’s mission is to foster respect and compassion for all living things, to promote understanding of all cultures and beliefs and to inspire each individual to take action to make the world a better place for animals, the environment, and the human community.

Phoenix
Active Arizona Homeschoolers
A family oriented group dedicated to the learning and development of our children. An opportunity for socializatin through field trips, picnics, pool parties, and field trips.

Phoenix
Rainbow Explorers - The Well
Serving African-American families in the Greater Phoenix area. Learning can be fun. Turn off the T.V., laugh and play, read real books, enjoy nature, serve others, explore and discover.

Phoenix
Phoenix Area Roots & Shoots
Jane Goodall approach. Education and community service activities focusing on the environment, animals and others.

Phoenix
Greater Phoenix Area Homeschoolers
GPHS offers support for Homeschooling Families in the Greater group is to offer support for Homeschooling Families in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area. Through networking together homeschool families in the area can offer discussions, encouragement, curriculum ads for either buying or selling, sales event notification, web site links for educational purposes, info on laws, freebies for educators, etc. This list is open to all, please keep the posts related to homeschooling. Arizona Area. Through networking together homeschool families in the area can offer discussions, encouragement, curriculum ads for either buying or selling, sales event notification, web site links for educational purposes, info on laws, freebies for educators, etc.

Scottsdale and NE Phoenix
Happy Homeschoolers of Scottsdale and NE Phoenix
Whether you are new to homeschooling or just in need of a change, come join us. We are a handful of moms that appreciate attachment parenting and parenting with a gentle, nurturing consciousness. We enjoy exploring alternative methods of healing, yoga, gardening and organic eating.

Sierra Vista
High Desert Homeschoolers
An all inclusive group of homeschooling families whose purpose is to provide support and foster friendships through a variety of activities. Our group is open to all families, regardless of their homeschooling approach or religious outlook. Membership is free. To join, just stop by any Park Day and sign up on the roster. Park days are held on the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10am-12 noon near the castle at Veterans Memorial park in Sierra Vista.

Statewide
Arizona-homeschool Yahoo Group
This group is a Christian group, but open to all. Discussions centered around homeschooling laws and requirements in the state, resources, lesson plans, field trip ideas, where to find support groups.

Statewide
Arizonahomeschool Yahoo Group
This is a mailing list for people who home school or are thinking of homeschooling in Arizona. Support each other! give links for school stuff! just talk including, scripture, God, church, parents, kids, home cleaning, lessons and curriculum, on-line courses, and web sites.

Statewide
Sonlight Arizona
Welcome to Sonlight Arizona!! If you are using Sonlight, Ltd or interested in using it and homeschool in Arizona -- you need to be part of this group!! We have monthly field trips, provide information on events and resources in AZ, support one another, and much, much more. Please feel free to join and jump right in on the fun!! See you all soon!! :)

Statewide
Knowledge House Resource Center
Providing families with homeschool information and educational resources, including field trip opportunities in Maricopa County and around the state.

Statewide
SLArizona
Welcome to Sonlight Arizona!! We are a group of people either using or interested in using Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd. in our home schools. We joined together to offer one another friendship, support, and activities for our children throughout Arizona. Feel free to explore this site and if you like join us!!

Statewide
Home Education Network of Arizona Support Groups

Statewide
Rocky Mountain Education Connection
Arizona Homeschool Support Groups

Statewide
Arizona Families for Home Education Support Group
AFHE maintains a list of homeschool support groups from across the state.

Tartesso (West buckeye)
A Heart 4 Learning
We are here to help one another along this journey of home educating our children. We encourage one another at this group site, at weekly Park Day meetings, field trips, co-op classes, workshops and more. We meet Tuesday at the Tartesso sport park at 9:00am to 11:00am.

Tempe
Treasures 4 Teachers Open House
Open House for Homeschool Families. Treasures 4 Teachers provides a truly unique resource for educators and students throughout Arizona. We actively seek out and collect unwanted, but reusable, materials throughout our community and make them available to teachers at very low cost. These materials come from various sources: Manufacturers, businesses, other non-profit agencies, and private donations. Treasures 4 Teachers is a501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Ahwatukee and Queen Creek
Summit View Homeschoolers
Summit View is a secular, parent-run homeschool support group serving the East Valley cities of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Ahwatukee and Queen Creek. We are looking forward to our 9th year serving East Valley homeschoolers. We have a lot of really exciting things planned for the upcoming year. Some of them include "whole family" activities on days when Dads can attend, monthly park days, a spelling bee, exciting new group classes, and more.

Tucson
Holy Family Home Educators - (HFHE)
Sponsored by the Diocese of Tucson. We are the local chapter of the national group Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes (TORCH). Many homeschoolers find that active participation in a support group encourages them and provides many oportunities for exchanging ideas and information, socialization, and FUN!

Tucson
Sonoran Desert Homeschoolers
Sponsors a Homeschool Chess Club, Park days, Field trips, Newsletter

Tucson
Christian Home Educators of Tucson - SE (CHET)
Monthly newsletter, support meetings and weekly physical education classes.

Tucson
Christian Home Educators of Tucson - NW (CHET)
Offering planned field trips, newsletter, educational forums, student council and mentoring for new homeschool families.

West Valley Phoenix
Kokopelli Life Learners
Kokopelli Life Learners is a secular group for unschoolers and very relaxed homeschoolers, with the goal of creating a community of like-minded families. We meet regularly in the West Phoenix area to play, for support, to make friends, to have fun, and to learn from each other.