By: Andrea Dillon
Homeschooling is a grand adventure for both parents and children. One of the first steps when deciding to homeschool is to reach out to local homeschoolers for support, comradery, and interactions. Below we have different Arizona co-ops, Arizona homeschool associations, and Arizona homeschool groups to help get you started on your homeschooling journey.
Navigate the page by clicking the sections below to go to statewide, regional, and local groups by county. To have your group listed please add the information in the comments below or contact me here.
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Statewide Arizona Homeschool Groups
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Regional Arizona Homeschool Groups
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Arizona Homeschool Groups By County
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Statewide Arizona Homeschool Groups
Statewide Arizona homeschool associations and homeschool groups can help you find different resources that are available throughout the state. These groups can help locate local homeschool groups, co-op homeschool groups, and virtual homeschool groups in Arizona.
Arizona Christian Homeschoolers
“A place for Christian Homeschoolers in Arizona to connect with one another and share ideas.”
“The AFHE Homeschool Arizona group is a discussion group for homeschooling parents living in Arizona, parents of young children committed to homeschool in AZ, AZ homeschool graduates, and parents who taught their children through high school in AZ and were AFHE members.”
“AHH is about creating relationships with fun & educational field trips, classes & events. No religious/political affiliation. All are welcome!”
Arizona ESA/Homeschoolers Gaming Club
“Arizona ESA/Homeschoolers Gaming Club is intended to be a free, safe, kid-friendly gaming club for all ages (this includes parents too!). We aim to create an online community where kids and their parents can explore their own creativity through unstructured play, collaborate with peers, and deepen their knowledge through gaming.”
Arizona Homeschool Used Curriculum
“This group is for Arizona homeschool families seeking to buy or sell previously owned and/or used curriculum and any educational items you would like to sell. Please no advertisements for co-ops, classes, or businesses, etc. This group is strictly for selling curriculum and educational items. All members and posts are moderated. Any posts outside the mission of this group will not be allowed.”
Arizona Special Needs Homeschool
Homeschool group to help families homeschooling children with special needs.
Considering Homeschooling in Arizona
“The Considering Homeschooling in Arizona FB group is a place for parents in Arizona who are looking into homeschooling as an option for their family. This is a great group in which to ask questions about getting started, to get ideas about how homeschooling works, and to glean tips and hints that can help you successfully homeschool your children. We welcome all Arizona parents with an interest in educating their children at home. We welcome your questions and are here to help you as you explore homeschooling as a possibility for your family.”
“Homeschool in Arizona is a site designed to encourage home education in the state. Feel free to post items of interest to parent educators.”
“This group was created to support the true homeschoolers of Arizona and those interested in beginning their homeschool journey.”
“The Sacred Heart Home Educators (SHHE) is an association of Catholic families in the state of Arizona loyal to the Holy Father and the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. It is dedicated to inspiring, guiding, and encouraging families striving to live authentic Catholic lives through home education. Sacred Heart Home Educators membership is open to all families currently homeschooling students Kindergarten thru 12th grade, or planning to begin homeschooling these grades in the next 6 months. Although the group is statewide, most of our members reside in the metropolitian Phoenix area. We are an independent group of lay Catholics affiliated with the Diocese of Phoenix.”
STEM Opportunities for Arizona Homeschoolers
“SOAH is a closed group of Arizona homeschool families who wish to share information and connect with each other about opportunities to enrich our children’s home educations in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We are also a group that encourages participation academic competitions.”
Regional Arizona Homeschool Groups
Some homeschool support groups and co-ops offer their services to multiple counties in the state. These groups have been sorted into regional groups.
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Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Home Schoolers
“This is a secular group for home school families in Northern AZ. Home school families of any and all combinations, ages, genders, abilities, orientations and/or religious affiliations (or not) are welcome.”
Southern Arizona
“Holy Family Home Educators is a homeschooling support group for the greater Tucson area and Southern Arizona. Members are homeschooling families who seek to follow Jesus Christ in a Catholic Christian way of life. We express our Catholic faith in social, educational, and religious activities.”
“SDH was founded in 1999 and is an all-volunteer, secular home education network serving homeschoolers throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona. We have families of all different homeschooling philosophies, and we like it that way! Some choose a curriculum based model and others choose unschooling, as well as everything in between.”
Arizona County Groups
Most homeschooling families are looking for the direct personal connection that local homeschooling groups can provide. Below are Arizona homeschool groups and Arizona co-ops sorted by county.
| Apache County | Cochise County | Coconino County | Gila County | Graham County | Greenlee County |
| La Paz County | Maricopa County | Mohave County | Navajo County | Pima County | Pinal County |
| Santa Cruz County | Yavapai County | Yuma County |
Apache County
Cochise County
We are a small group of friendly homeschoolers in Cochise County, Arizona. We are made up of self-starters, and there is no official leader. We are simply a group of parents, grandparents, and guardians who homeschool and are seeking social interaction, friendship, and support with others who have chosen this path. Our group is open to all families, regardless of their homeschooling approach or religious outlook.
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Coconino County
FHE is a Christian support group for families who have chosen to home educate their children. FHE has been serving home educators in Northern Arizona since 1986.
Fort Huachuca Homeschool Group
“This group is for any and all homeschoolers in the Fort Huachuca, Arizona area. We have members of different beliefs, methods of homeschooling and encourage others to join as well. The group serves as a way of connecting homeschoolers with one another and taking advantage of the great resources available here at Fort Huachuca, and locally.”
Sedona Homeschoolers R.O.C.K. (Restore Our Creative Kids)
“We are a secular un/homeschooling network of parents and supporters. We support all parents who are interested in or are currently un/homeschooling their children. We support children of all ages. We include families from Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma, Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Prescott and all surrounding areas.”
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Gila County
Graham County
Greenlee County
La Paz County
Maricopa County
Arizona East Valley Homeschoolers
“This is a group for homeschoolers in the East Valley in the greater Phoenix area. It’s a place to meet other homeschoolers, post events, ask questions, and share information.”
“Calling all Parents! It’s time to take your children on an Arizona adventure. Let’s get outside (Or inside) and learn something new alongside your child. We’ll meet once a week with a hands-on activity. Ever wonder what it takes to care for a horse? Want to learn how to make a leather dog collar? How about a trip to a local refinery where you will actually see gold being poured into a mold? These are just a few of the things you will learn AND do alongside your child, spouse, or grandparent.”
“We are a new group in the West Valley that is looking for active homeschooling families with kids up to 10 years. We have a sister group for ages 11+ but older kids are welcome to come to events in this group also. We welcome families anywhere in AZ but our events will primarily be in the West Valley if you don’t mind driving. We are an all inclusive group and welcome everyone.”
“Branches West Valley is a Christ-centered homeschool co-op community, that offers academic and enrichment classes, sports activities and clubs. We meet on Fridays from 9:00 to 2:00 in NW Phoenix near 35th Ave and Greenway. We seek to create a close knit community where families feel they belong and are supported. We do this through a co-op (cooperative) model, where each family contributes in some way.”
Christ’s Family Homeschool Ministries
“CFHM is a Christian ministry located in the Northwest Valley of the Metro-Phoenix area serving homeschool families in the cities of Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Buckeye, and other surrounding areas. We view homeschooling as a family decision and lifestyle.”
Christian Homeschoolers Of East Valley Arizona (C.H.E.V.A.)
“This is a group for homeschoolers in the East valley of Arizona (primarily focused on the areas of Ahwatukee, Tempe, Chandler, and surrounding). Anyone in the EV can join, but please note activities and classes will be held in the foothills area.”
Christian Homeschoolers of Fountain Hills
“CHFH provides support, fellowship, social activities, field trips, and educational and cultural activities for member families. Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) meetings are conducted on a monthly basis for group planning and logistics.”
“Eastside Explorers is a nonprofit group that provides educational, social, networking and support opportunities for Arizona homeschooling families.”
Estrella Mountain Homeschoolers
“EMH is all-inclusive, a parent-led group seeking other homeschooled families to volunteer time, treasure, and talents to the benefit of our group members.”
Fountain Hills Christian Home Educators
FHCHE has been actively supporting homeschooling families since 1992 and provides field trips, park days, parties and more with membership.
Highlands Latin Paradise Valley
“Highlands Latin Paradise Valley is a classical, Christian homeschool program. We offer instruction in core subjects using the award winning Memoria Press Curriculum through a one day per week co-op experience.”
Home Educators of Central Phoenix
“Home Educators of Central Phoenix is a non-denominational Christian group of active home educators (as defined by Arizona Law) who are joined together to support one another in the educational process.”
“We are a social homeschool group located in Surprise, Arizona. Our goal is to work together to offer a unique learning experience for homeschooling families in the Surprise area. HEofS is a Christian homeschool group; although, we’re not affiliated with a particular denomination.”
Homeschool groups serving Goodyear,Buckeye, Litchfield Park, and Avondale, Arizona.
Homeschooling Moms in the Valley of the Sun
“This group is intended as a casual place to chat with other homeschooling moms, and to arrange Mom’s night out or mom’s night in events across the many homeschool groups in the greater Phoenix area.”
“Indigo Home Learners are united by the desire to provide a positive and open-minded homeschooling community for our children. This group is open to active members for reminders and resources for your home learning adventures.”
Kingdom Education for Young Scholars (KEYS)
“The purpose of K.E.Y.S. is to partner with parents of home schooled students to define life in terms of a Christian worldview and take God’s love and mercy to others through the fine arts, education, and other ministry opportunities.”
Mesa Arizona Prenda, Virtual and Homeschool Group
“Group for Mesa, Arizona parents and guides to come together to share ideas, experiences, resources and information regarding local homeschool and microschools. Working together to give our kids the best education experience possible!”
“The purpose of this group is for parents who are homeschooling, unschooling, or providing another form of natural learning to get together, share ideas, and support each other. It is a free member led group and we are only as active as our members choose to be. It is our hope that each Northside family create at least one activity/field trip a year to keep our group active and fresh with ideas.”
“Phoenix Homeschoolers is a loosely based group for homeschoolers throughout the area.”
Phoenix Homeschoolers (SW Valley)
“Phoenix Homeschoolers is a WEST VALLEY homeschool support group. (Avondale, Goodyear, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Laveen, West Phoenix, Tolleson).”
Unschool supporting homeschool group for homeschoolers in Phoenix Arizona.
“The Sacred Heart Home Educators (SHHE) is an association of Catholic families in the state of Arizona loyal to the Holy Father and the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. It is dedicated to inspiring, guiding, and encouraging families striving to live authentic Catholic lives through home education. Sacred Heart Home Educators membership is open to all families currently homeschooling students Kindergarten thru 12th grade, or planning to begin homeschooling these grades in the next 6 months. Although the group is statewide, most of our members reside in the metropolitian Phoenix area. We are an independent group of lay Catholics affiliated with the Diocese of Phoenix.”
Valley of the Sun Homeschool Cooperative
“The Valley of the Sun Homeschool Cooperative is a secular, inclusive group of homeschooling families who come together for the purpose of enriching our children’s educations. Our parent-teachers lead classes that are based on their skills, interests, and backgrounds, providing our children with unique opportunities for learning and growth.”
Valley Secular Homeschool Group
“We are a homeschool support group for the Central Arizona Area. We are open to all families regardless of culture, race or lifestyle. We welcome atheists, agnostics, secular humanists and families of all faith. Children of all ages are always welcome.”
Veritas Homeschoolers Support Group
“Veritas Homeschoolers provides wonderful opportunities to meet and network with like-minded homeschool families. Veritas has over 100 families in it with kids of all ages, from birth to graduates, living in all parts of the east valley – from Queen Creek/east Mesa to Tempe/Ahwatukee and Phoenix.”
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Mohave County
HAVASU CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS
“Havasu Christian Home Educators (HCHE) was founded in 1985 and is a support group for Christian homeschool families in Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area. We are here to offer support in the forms of information, encouragement, guidelines, resources and most importantly, prayer and Christian fellowship.”
“HHHS is a Christian-based, non-denominational (open to all faiths), support group of home education parents desiring to draw creative ideas from each other to stimulate greater learning in their children.”
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Navajo County
“HEFC is a Christ based Homeschool Group in the White Mountains of Arizona. Our purpose is: To support one another in our shared conviction to educate our children at home (this we believe to be our divine right through the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ as proclaimed by Scripture) To edify and nurture relationships for our children and families through the sharing of current information and resources “
White Mountain Arizona Homeschoolers
This is a homeschool group for homeschoolers in the White Mountain Arizona area.
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Pima County
Christian Home Educators of Tucson Northwest
“CHET-NW is a Christian homeschool group which focuses on parent-led, relationship-based homeschool support, that holds Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and the Bible as the inspired Word of God.”
“Holy Family Home Educators is a homeschooling support group for the greater Tucson area and Southern Arizona. Members are homeschooling families who seek to follow Jesus Christ in a Catholic Christian way of life. We express our Catholic faith in social, educational, and religious activities.”
Northwest Tucson Homeschoolers
“We are an independent, inclusive support group providing encouragement and community for those pursuing or considering home education/homeschooling for their children.”
Tucson Area Christian Homeschoolers
“A place for Christian Homeschoolers in Tucson and surrounding areas to connect with one another, share ideas, information and local events.”
“We are a group of homeschool families who meet regularly to support and encourage each other in our homeschool endeavors. All families are Welcome regardless of religion, educational beliefs, etc. If you have a special talent or knowledge, we encourage you to share with each other. “
“This group is for all families who homeschool in the Vail area of Arizona which includes east and southeast Tucson. If your homeschool family is looking to make friends, share information about homeschooling, ask advice, join together for field trips, and anything else pertaining to homeschool life, this is the group for you.”
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Pinal County
Santa Cruz County
Yavapai County
“We are a homeschooling community for the state of Arizona for families who are doing either “traditional”, “unschooling”, or “virtual public school” at home. We are a supportive community that welcomes those families who have made the choice to create a better educational path for their children. We welcome everyone in Arizona regardless of religion, race, or age and we ask that when you comment on the page you use a “respectful tone” as each family is on their own individual path to create a better life for their children and there is no “one size fits all” model.”
“Our group serves as a network for the homeschool community of the Verde Valley. (Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Jerome, Lake Montezuma, Rimrock, Sedona).”
Sedona Homeschoolers R.O.C.K. (Restore Our Creative Kids)
“We are a secular un/homeschooling network of parents and supporters. We support all parents who are interested in or are currently un/homeschooling their children. We support children of all ages. We include families from Sedona, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Cornville, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma, Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Prescott and all surrounding areas.”
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Yuma County
“Homeschool educators of Yuma (HEY) was founded for the benefit of Yuma’s Christian homeschool community to inform of relevant laws and opportunities; to support in a more rounded education through organized group activities and events otherwise hard to provide in a single-family setting; and to encourage all in ways of fellowship, community, and prayer.”
Yuma Education and Activities Homeschool
“We are all on the road of learning, but how we choose to travel is as varied as the shoes on our feet. From tennies to stilettos, flip flops to combat boots, our lives are just as varied from the curriculum we use to the church we attend, family size to the care we drive, and everything in between. Please remember it was the love for our children that started us on this journey and even though it we have our differences we are all traveling the same road, through mountains and valleys, steep climbs, and rockslides. So please keep your posts and comments positive, supportive, and encouraging.”
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