It’s summertime, but plans have been or are underway for the next school year! Are you considering joining a Homeschool Co-op or Group to supplement or support your homeschooling journey?
You’ll find a variety of gatherings from traditional co-ops to hybrid school to self-directed. Many of these have started online registration!
You can scroll down or click HERE to head to the listing on the blog!
Do you participate in a support group of some sort? What has been your experience? Let me know if you have another group that I have missed!
1.) Classical Conversations
Event: Group meets once a week for kids’ classes & homeschool support
Where: A.) Seven Mile Road Church 525 Welsh Rd., Phila, PA 19115
or B.) Epiphany Fellowship, 1625 W Diamond St, Phila, PA 19121 (Check out their website: Philadelphia Classical Homeschool
or C.) Proclamation Church 278 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr PA 19010
or D.) Calvary PCA Willow Grove 405 Easton Road, Willow Grove PA 19090
When: September through May
For More Info: Check this website: Classical Conversations
2.) Mount Airy Homeschooling Co-op
Event: Their mission is to provide a quality diverse, secular, and inclusive environment in which children are nurtured while engaging in classes and activities in a climate of mutual respect.
Where: Unitarian Society of Germantown located just off Lincoln Drive in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia
When: Tuesdays from 9:30 – 3:30; Teens can also meet on Thursdays from 9:30 – 4pm
For More Info: Check out their website: Mt. Airy Homeschooling Co-op
3.) Davisville Homeschool Connection Co-op
Event: We offer classes for children from Pre-K up to 10th grade, who may participate in gym along with various subject classes. Field trips are also organized throughout the semester. Nursery care is available for the littles under age 3.
Where: Davisville Church in Southampton PA 18966
When: Tuesday mornings from 9:15am-1:45. (10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks in the spring, actual times may vary slightly). No classes on the 4th Tuesday every month.
For More Info: Check this website: Davisville Homeschool Connection
4.) Christian Home Educators’ Enrichment Resource (C.H.E.E.R.)
Event: CHEER Homeschool Group provides enrichment classes for K4-18 years old and valuable networking and fellowship opportunities.
Where: Crossroads Community Church, 104 Heather Road, Upper Darby PA 19082
When: Friday mornings starting at 8:45 a.m., for 12 weeks in the fall and 12 weeks in the spring.
For More Info: Call Crossroads Community Church at 610-352-3130 or check out this website: Cheer Homeschool Group
5.) SALT & PEPPER
Event: Weekly classes for homeschoolers grades 1-12. SALT students (gr. 1-8) enjoy morning art, gym, and music/theater classes as well as other activities and field trips. We offer a wide variety of academic courses for SALTeens students (gr. 6-8) in the afternoon and PEPPER students (gr. 9-12) all day, as well as Thursday afternoon volleyball for gr. 4-12. Moms can attend a Wednesday Bible study at COS or have the morning off. We also sponsor an annual book sale, a Spring Project Fair, and group academic testing in January. This is a Christian program open to all.
Where: Church of the Saviour – 651 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA 19087
When: Wednesdays, September through May
For More Info: Contact Linda Lam (SALT) (salt411@yahoo.com) or Anne Hawthorn (SALTeens and PEPPER) (anne@drhweb.net)
6.) HIS Homeschool Co-op
Event: This co-op seeks to provide a place for relationship and fellowship with like-minded families as we endeavor to homeschool our children (18 and younger). To that end, we come together to offer group classes in order to supplement and enrich our children’s education.
Where: Fellowship Community Church Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
When: Friday mornings, 10 weeks in the fall, and 10 weeks in the spring
For More Info: Check out their website at: HIS Homeschool Co-op
7.) Living Bridges Homeschool Group
Event: Living Bridges Education Program offers support for Catholic homeschooling families. An Enrichment Program, which meets every Wednesday and an Academic Program, which meets every Tuesday and Friday are offered in Norristown during the school year.
Where: St. Titus Church, 3006 Keenwood Rd., in Norristown, PA 19403
When: Every week September through May
For More Info: Visit: Living Bridges Homeschool Group or call 610-525-4770 or email: staff@livingbridges.org
8.) Bucks Area Homeschoolers Co-op
Event: A cooperative program for students from K-High School. A goal is for students to enjoy enriching academics, activities and form positive friendships. Classes and activities uphold Christian morals and values.
Where: Bucks County Community Church, Langhorne, PA
When: Thursdays, 12 weeks in the fall and 12 weeks in the spring
For More Info: Check out this website: Bucks Area Homeschoolers
9.) Solid Rock Homeschool Co-op
Event: Solid Rock exists to serve Christ by assisting each other in our endeavor to homeschool our children. Our primary goal is to raise our children in the admonition and respect of the Lord, to direct them towards dependence on the Lord our God for all things, to develop character and purpose in their lives, and a desire to love and serve God in all areas. We also strive to provide a safe environment for our children to socialize and particiate in academic and enrichment classes. Offers academic and enrichment classes for K-High School.
Where: Faith Community Church in Brookhaven, PA
When: Mondays; 930 or 10 am depending on the age group
For More Info: Visit: Solid Rock Homeschool
10.) Talking Stick Learning Center
Event: Self-Directed, Topic Based Programs for Homeschoolers ages 4-17. In addtion, we offer supplemental programs throughout the year, like our famous Math Circle and our year-long program Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education for Teens.
Where: Located in the Education Center and Cope House within the Awbury Arboretum, a 55 acre wooded parkland in Northwest Philadelphia.
When: Full-day programs Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays in three age groups
For More Info: Visit: Talking Stick Learning Center
11.) Open Connections
Event: Open Connections mission is to help young people and adults develop the tools needed to create the life they want, full of purpose and fulfillment. We do this in two ways: by providing an Open Education environment (the Open Connections Village) which fosters the guiding principles of Respect, Freedom, Responsibility and Natural Learning; and by working with others who share our principles and values in order to tip the balance from the traditional model of compulsory instruction over to a more organic, learner-directed approach based on self-motivation and the creative process.
Where: Open Connections Village. 1616 Delchester Road Newtown Square, PA 19073. On a 28-acre historic farm/estate in Edgmont Township, Delaware County.
When: Depends on the program selected
For More Info: Visit: Open Connections or email info@openconnections.org
12.) Natural Creativity Center
Event: Our mission is to promote Creativity, Compassion and Collaboration in the lives of young people (ages 4-17) and their families. We encourage self-direction–learning and growing by pursuing one’s interests–by providing a physical space filled with materials and tools, peers and adult facilitators and mentors. We also initiate specific activities aimed at nourishing creative, compassionate and collaborative behaviors. And we are an intentional mix of families of color as well as white across a very broad socio-economic spectrum. No religious affiliation
Where: Currently in the education building of The First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG).
6001 Germantown Ave. (across from Wyck House), Germantown, PA 19144.
When: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., September – June, plus occasional workshops for parents.
For More Info: Check out their
website, or call 888.208.0576.
13.) Eclectic Learning Network
Event: Events, workshops, programs, and field trips for Philadelphia homeschool (unschool/self-directed/virtual-schooling) families in Philadelphia PA.
Where: Our primary meetup is at Pleasant Playground (6757 Chew Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19119). Additional events can be found on the website or Facebook page.
When: Fridays, 2 pm – 4 pm
For More Info: Eclectic Learning Network or on Facebook HERE
14.) Claritas Classical Academy
Event: Claritas Classical Academy is a homeschool hybrid program meeting two days per week. Our comprehensive program serves Philadelphia-area homeschool families and their pre-K through high school students with its Christ-centered, classical curriculum
Where: Proclamation Presbyterian Church in Bryn Mawr, PA
When: Tuesday and Thursdays
For More Info: Visit: Claritas Classical Academy or email Holly Schrock at holly@claritasclassicalacademy.com
15.) Trinity Preparatory School
Event: TPS is a K-12th grade classical Christian school. As a hybrid-school, TPS offers main class days on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. TPS also serves homeschooling families by preserving a structure conducive to the values of greater family time at home and the closer involvement of parents in their children’s education.
Where: The Church in Acts, 1801 S. Burnt Mill Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
When: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
For More Info: Visit: Trinity Preparatory School
16.) Greystone Academy, LLC.
Event: Greystone Academy is a hybrid school for grades 7-12 offering the flexibility of homeschooling with the benefits of a private school. Families of all faiths are welcome and we teach from a Christian worldview.
Where: 80 Lower Silver Lake Road Newtown, PA at Crossing Community Church
When: 3 days per week, Dual Enrollment with Cairn University
For More Info: Visit: Greystone Academy
17.) Philadelphia Classical School
Event: Serving families by educating with excellence, in a Christ-centered community, through classical methodology. Contact the school regarding their Homeschool Partnership
Where: 1636 Sansom Street Philadelphia, PA 19103
For More Info: Visit: Philadelphia Classical School
18.) Holmesburg Christian Academy
Event: HCA Homeschool Connection is a hybrid educational program that establishes a partnership between homeschool parents and the school. Parents may choose from a variety of educational offerings and options that meet the needs of their child and their family. We offer academic, spiritual and social support within the framework of a Christ-centered program to assist parents who have chosen the nurturing environment of their home as their child’s main classroom.
Where: 7927 Frankford Ave Phila, PA 19136
For More Info: Visit: Holmesburg Christian Academy
19.) Phil-Mont Christian Academy
Event: Since Phil-Mont’s founding over 73 years ago, it has been our goal to offer an excellent academic education within a consistent, reformed, Christian world-and-life view. We stress quality child development and rigorous academics at the elementary, middle and upper school levels. We also believe strongly in assisting parents who home-school by offering their children a la carte programs at Phil-Mont. We are able to partner with families for students in grades 6-12 for any class a family would like to take.
Where: 35 Hillcrest Avenue Erdenheim, PA 19038
For More Info: Visit: Phil-Mont Homeschool Partners
Phil-Mont always invites local home-school families to attend our drama dept’s Matinee Performances. These matinees typically happen on the Wednesdays of a performance week. Visit the above link to sign up and receive invitations!!
Homeschool Groups
1.) Central Philadelphia Homeschoolers Group (CPHG):
Event: The group meets solely for fun and play, and is open to all homeschoolers of all ages in the Philly area. Group communication is done thru a Yahoo Group.
Where: At Weccacoe Playground, which is located on the 400 block of Catherine Street in Queens Village (map).
When: Mondays from 11am-1pm
For More Info: Check this website: Central Philadelphia Homeschoolers or here for the direct yahoo group Central Philadelphia Homeschoolers Yahoo Group
2.) NE Philadelphia Homeschoolers Yahoo Group:
Event: A secular support group for homeschoolers in Northeast Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Their goal is to meet and network with other homeschool families.
Where: Online Community
For More Info: Check out this site: NE Philadelphia Homeschoolers Yahoo Group
3.) TGIFF (The Goal is Forming Friendships):
Event: TGIFF is an eclectic, inclusive & highly active group of homeschooling families based out of Lower-Mid Bucks County, PA. We seek to create life-long friendships, a sense of community, and a support system for new and experienced homeschoolers.
Where: Mid Bucks County, PA
For More Info: Join their Yahoo group: TGIFF Yahoo Group or join them on facebook: search for TGIFF Homeschool Group
4.) Northwest Philadelphia Homeschoolers Yahoo Group:
Event: The goal of this yahoo group is to share information about events, classes, activities and field trips that would be of particular interest to homeschooling families living in Northwest Philadelphia and the Philadelphia region. This group can also be used as a question/answer forum about homeschooling matters.
Where: Online Community – Families located primarily in Germantown, Roxborough, Mt. Airy, Manayunk and Chestnut Hill
For More Info: Check out this website: Northwest Philadelphia Homeschoolers Yahoo Group
Like this:
Like Loading...
