New Jersey Support Groups

Bergen
Pascack Homeschoolers Organized To Enjoy Better Education (PHOEBE)
PHOEBE is currently a small support group with about 15 families. Our activities include bi-monthly "Moms' Nights Out" at different homes, Family Dinner at the beginning of each new year, and other sporadic events including park days.

Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Hudson Counties
North Jersey Home Schoolers Association, Inc (NJHSA)
North Jersey Home Schoolers Association, Inc (NJHSA) is a Christian organization of local home school support groups (LSGs). The group is currently organized into 8 Local Support Groups (LSGs). The LSGs are designated by geographic location, covering Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Hudson Counties and other counties!

Bernardsville
Somerset Hills Homeschooling Group
This is the place where the Somerset Hills homeschooling parents meet. The purpose of this group is to provide a central communication vehicle where homeschooling parents can find the answers to frequently asked questions and share homeschooling news and information with each other.

Burlington County
Living Water Home Educators
A Christian homeschool support group serving families in the Burlington County area of New Jersey.

Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties
Christian Home Educators Co-op
We are an organization of Christian home school families, serving the Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties of the New Jersey area, who are bound together by a common belief that the responsibility for the education of children belongs to the parents. CHEC provides support to Christian parents who educate their children at home. CHEC members organize field trips, various programs such as educational co-ops, End of semester celebrations, and fund raisers

Camden
Potters Hand Homeschoolers (PHH)
Potters Hand Homeschoolers exists under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Thus, we will be committed to being one in spirit, love. unity and purpose. Our activities will serve as support and encouragement of one another for the discipleship training and education of our children. (Philippians 2:1-4)

Camden and Burlington counties
Catholic Homeschool Association with Papal Loyalty Educating Together
CHAPLET is a Roman Catholic support group for homeschoolers in Camden and Burlington counties in New Jersey. We are open to any family currently homeschooling or intending to homeschool.

Central Area
Homeschoolers Central NJ
This group meets once a week to offer support to homeschooling families in Central New Jersey. We are not affiliated with any religious denomination. We are open to all homeschoolers.

Cherry Hill
Sovereign Grace Church Homeschoolers (SGC)
We are a support group of about 25 home schooling families who attend Sovereign Grace Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. We sponsor cooperative weekly classes, joint field trips, etc. At this time our activities are limited to those attending Sovereign Grace Church. http://www.sovgracenj.org/

Cumberland
Homeschool Academy of South Jersey (HASJ)
Provides students with classes in academic subjects which parents feel they may not be proficient in. We also provide a Homeschool High School Diploma program, Homeschool Monitoring Program-to assist new homeschoolers in their organization and structure-and Tutoring Program to assist homeschoolers in being successful in their homeschooling adventures. This group includes any homeschool family, regardless of religious beliefs, ethnic background, or financial situation an alternative to schooling strictly at home.

Cumberland County
The South Jersey Homeschoolers Support Group
We have no preference to religion, political or homeschooling style. Our meetings are the second Friday of each month (Sept. - June) at The Loyle Lanes Bowling Alley on Rt. 47 - Delsea Drive, Vineland (Cumberland County). The time is 12 noon till 2 p.m. Children bowl and there is a craft class for the under 6 age group.

East Windsor
KONOS Network Support Group (KNSG)
We are a KONOS support group for NJ and surrounding areas that meets for resource sharing, field trips and support. Our meetings, which are held in East Windsor, vary so call for current schedule. We are a Christian group but you don\'t have to be a Christian to participate.

Essex County
Greater Essex County Homeschoolers--NJ
We are a diverse group of homeschooling families who live in or near Essex County New Jersey. Our aim is to provide a way for homeschoolers to connect with other local families; and to share resources, information and ideas specific to Northern New Jersey (and beyond).

Flemington
Hunterdon County Christian Homeschoolers
HCCH exists to provide support and encouragement to Christian home education families. Member participation and contribution is essential to the ongoing success of HCCH. Member families receive copies of our annual directory and a monthly newsletter containing information about co-operative learning opportunities, field trips and other group activities. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month September to November and January to June at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Flemington, NJ at 7:30 PM. Visitors are welcome.

Gloucester County
Cornerstone Home Educators (CHE)
A Christian support group consisting of approximately 40 families.We are based in Gloucester County, NJ, but open to all of South Jersey homeschoolers. We offer monthly meetings(CCUMC), monthly newsletter, sports, young men's club, mom's night out, community service and Homeschool Connection Classes.

Gloucester County
PACT Homeschool Support Group
An inclusive homeschool group located in Southern New Jersey (Gloucester County area).

Hackettstown
Northern New Jersey Home Schoolers Support Network
NJHSN-This page and the group are set up by a homeschooling teen in Hackettstown, NJ.

Hammonton
Hammonton Home Educators
We all want the best for our children. May Hammonton Home Educators help you and your children on the road to a better education.

Medford
Living Water Home Educators (LWHE)
A group of homeschool families from the Medford, NJ area who come together for the support of one another. Each family that homeschools is an independent private school where we have the freedom to instill the beliefs and values that we, the parents, feel are most important to our children.

Metuchen
Believers' Home Education Co-operative
We are a Christian group, whose main purpose is to encourage current and potential homeschooling parents in their homeschooling endeavors

Morris
Homeschoolers United Biblically (HUB)
HUB is a LSG (Local Support Group) of the North Jersey Home Schoolers Association. We are based in Denville and are comprised of families from towns as far away as Faifield and Lake Hopatcong. HUB is a Christian support group. We have monthly support meetings on the second Monday night of every month in Denville. We also have educational as well as fun field trips. We are a co-operative group, meaning all members work together to organize meetings, trips, and classes to benefit the group at large.

Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties
F.R.E.E. of Northwest NJ
F.R.E.E. (Families Reaching for an Eclectic Education) is an open, secular homeschooling network with members located in NW NJ, mostly Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. Our members cover the range of homeschooling types & ages; whether you are a newbie or an old-timer, have pre-schoolers or teens, unschool or school at home, you will find the support you need! We currently offer regular playgroup meetings, outings, & an e-mail loop for keeping in contact. If you don't see what you are looking for, just ask! Want to plan a trip or start a class? We are open to all suggestions & will plan as the needs of the group change! Feel free to offer your own suggestions or plan a field trip/class/etc.!

New Egypt and surrounding areas
New Egypt Homeschooler Support Group
A support group for New Egypt, NJ and surrounding areas such as Jackson, Millstone, Wrightstown, Hamilton, North Hanover, Columbus, Browns Mills and other areas. This group is for all homeschool families and parents in our area who are currently homeschooling or are interested in homeschooling. We will discuss homeschooling issues and plan social and educational events for our homeschool children. All members are welcome to plan and post events for our group and other groups.

Northern NJ
Teens, Tweens, & Company of Northern NJ
Several of us were looking for older activities aimed at middle/high schoolers. We have now started a network aimed at teens and their siblings. We try to engage all of the children, but are particularly focused on the older ones, who, many times, get lost in the shuffle. Everyone is encouraged to meet up whenever, not just on meeting days. Teenagers are a social breed & we are hoping to fill this need, as well as get them involved in more formal activities. Members are also encouraged to plan their own activities & events. Plan on hanging out at least a little while after the structured part is done so that the kids can relax with their friends & we can get some downtime with each other, too!

Northern NJ
NJ Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Support Group

Old Bridge
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Home Education Group
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Home Education Group believes that God has given to parents the primary responsibility to raise and educate their children. Therefore, HEG seeks to encourage and assist the parent in this calling through the variety of ways that its individual members enable the group.

Somerset County
Somerset County Christian Homeschoolers (SCCH)
(SCCH) membership is open to families who are home educating children in the state of New Jersey and who are in agreement with the statement of faith, statement of purpose, and by-laws of this organization.

Statewide
ENOCH of NJ Support Groups
Support groups listed by county.

Statewide
NJ_Homeschool_Scholars
New Jersey Homeschool Scholars is an honor society to recognize the achievements of high school homeschoolers from New Jersey. NJHS recognizes various methods of homeschooling. The goal of our group is to reward academic and extracurricular achievement, and to provide opportunities for students who are preparing for graduation and higher education. Membership in this Yahoo group does not imply that students are members of New Jersey Homeschool Scholars Honor Society. Students who desire membership in the honor society must apply for induction. Applications will be accepted in the Fall and an induction will be held in the Spring.

Statewide
New Jersey Homeschool Scholars
New Jersey Homeschool Scholars is an honor society to recognize the achievements of high school homeschoolers from New Jersey. NJHS recognizes various methods of homeschooling. The goal of our group is to reward academic and extracurricular achievement, and to provide opportunities for students who are preparing for graduation and higher education. Membership in this Yahoo group does not imply that students are members of New Jersey Homeschool Scholars Honor Society. Students who desire membership in the honor society must apply for induction. Applications will be accepted in the Fall and an induction will be held in the Spring.

Statewide
Unschoolers Network Support Groups
Connecting with others. Sometimes the best way to connect is to plan a park day, or trip to the zoo, or a trip to the beach.

Statewide
New Jersey Homeschool Association - Support Groups
A partial list of support groups available for home educating families throughout NJ.

Summit
New Jersey Educational Excellence - School at Home (EE-SAH)
We are mainstream homeschooling families from and surrounding NJ towns and counties. A fun group for well behaved kids. Email: HomeschoolSummit@aol.com

Sussex County
Sussex County Christian Home Schoolers, Inc.
We are a non-profit group of Christian Home Schoolers who live in Sussex County, New Jersey and surrounding areas. We are parents and guardians who are committed to educating our own children in a Christian environment. We meet regularly for our mutual support in that endeavor. While respecting the autonomy of each family school, our purpose is to share ideas, materials, experiences, information, to offer social and comprehensive learning opportunities for our children, and support member families. Collectively, we represent many denominations, but we intend that all of our activities and interactions be clearly consistent with Biblical principles.

Toms River
Holy Family Homeschool group
Where families seek to grow in holiness together! Come and meet others dedicated to living an authentic Catholic life while Homeschooling!!!! A group dedicated to fun, family and sharing the joys and difficulties of Catholic homeschooling. Meets every 3rd Friday at 2pm Email Lori at pcgirl333@yahoo.com for details Fee: One can or package of food for the local food pantry (St. Vincent de Paul) *So that your Holy family can serve other families...and make them holier too!*

Trenton and Princeton areas
Homeschoolers Support Network
HSN-We are simply a group of people in the Trenton / Princeton metropolitan area who are teaching our children at home. We network together for field trips, ideas, support, activities, curriculum, and just for fun. In fact, we all love our children and enjoy our families enough to make this rather large commitment.

Union County
Christian Homeschoolers of Union County
CHUC - We provide support to homeschooling families who are living in (or around) Union County New Jersey.

Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex counties
Skylands Homeschooling Community (SHC)
SHC is a support/play/early-learning group for parents and homeschoolers in the NJ Skylands area (Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex counties). Children are primarily preschool through 1st grade age, although all ages are welcome. Our mission is to share teaching ideas, help one another with concerns, and encourage friendships for our children. We meet once a week and organize field trips and educational activities.