The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers
VaHomeschoolers.org
Your Resource. Your Voice. Your Association.
This listing of support groups is free and inclusive and we welcome all groups to participate. If your group is not listed here, please ask us to add a listing.
Local homeschool support groups or networks can be a source of information, resources, activities, and friendship. VaHomeschoolers includes descriptions of groups in order to assist you in finding a group that suits your family. Group descriptions are provided by the individual groups, so questions are best directed to the group.
| Statewide Groups | Regional Groups |
Send corrections, updates and new listings to the VaHomeschoolers Support Group Liaison. Include the following information:
- Group Name
- Geographic Area (City or Counties)
- Group Description (including whether there are membership requirements, a statement of faith or philosophy, or other factors that would help our site visitors determine whether your group might suit their needs and interests.)
- Contact Information (website, email and/or phone)
Not sure what type of group is right for you? Check out How to Choose a Support Group for helpful information on group categories and structure.
Can't find a group in your area? Or the groups you find do not suit you? Consider starting one of your own. It can be simple or structured - whatever you like. See Support for Support Groups for articles, resources, promotional tools and more.
NOTE: This list is provided for the sole purpose of enabling homeschoolers to contact others in their area. The information is not to be used for commercial or non-homeschool purposes.
| Alexandria | Ashburn/Sterling/Leesburg | Burke/Fairfax | Centreville | Charlottesville | Christiansburg/New River Valley | Falls Church | Fredricksburg | Front Royal/Linden | Gainesville/Bristow | Hampton Roads | Harrisonburg/Valley | Leesburg | Lynchburg | Midlothian | Roanoke | Spotsylvania | Stafford | Strasburg | Virginia Beach | Warrenton | Waynesboro | White Post | Williamsburg | Winchester | Woodbridge |
Our once-a-week, supplemental, academic programs provide a committed Christian community and structure
and support, along with great fellowship for the students. We offer Foundations (K4-6th), Essentials
(3rd-6th), and Challenge (7th-12). If you have been looking for a community of homeschoolers who use
the Classical Model for education, live by Christian world view principles, and enjoy learning, come
and visit us at one of our programs or practicum's. Informational Meetings and all Practicum's are
free. Participation in Classical Conversations requires registration and tuition. For more information on the program, see the Classical Conversations website.
Contact: Classical Conversation Communities in Virginia
This group is set up to inform all homeschoolers about local and current events that are happening in your area or surrounding areas in the state of Virginia, Maryland and DC. This information is to help you in choosing activities, events and other things for yourself and your children. The main purpose of this group is to network and let others know about certain events, upcoming shows, classes and other things pertaining to homeschooling. This is an open group for everyone regardless of religion.
Come join our active, inclusive, Virginia-wide homeschool email list! Homeschool support and camaraderie delivered daily to your in-box. A great place to have any and all homeschool questions answered, network with homeschoolers from all over the state, and share information on homeschool resources and activities.
VaHomeschoolers' free announcement list. Stay informed about the latest VaHomeschoolers news - website updates, conference and seminar information, and more. Receive biweekly VaHomeschoolers Updates - a great way to keep up with the latest Virginia homeschooling news, resources, events, contests, curricular resources, and more. During the annual Virginia General Assembly session, VaHomeschoolers Legislative Updates keep you informed on legislative matters that could affect your homeschooling. Subscribe today!
To assist you in finding a local support group, we have organized this list by geographic area. Click on the appropriate region below to see a listing of groups in that area.
Please note that many support groups cover multiple counties and cities so be sure to check out nearby areas when looking for a group. If you feel that your support group should be listed under a different area, please contact the VaHomeschoolers Support Group Liaison
Counties: Arlington, Caroline, Culpepper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William,
Rappahanock, Stafford, Spotsylvania
Cities: Alexandria, Ashburn, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, Mananssas,
Reston, Springfield, Sterling, Woodbridge
Counties: Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Clarke, Frederick, Highland, Page,
Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Warren
Cities: Front Royal, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, Winchester
Counties: Albemarle, Amelia, Amherst, Appomatox, Bedford, Brunswick, Buckingham, Campbell,
Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Greensville, Halifax, Hanover, Henrico,
Henry, Louisa, Lunenburg, Madison, Mecklenburg, Nelson, Nottoway, Orange, Pittsylvania, Powhatan, Prince George,
Southampton, Sussex
Cities: Bedford, Danville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Richmond, South Hill
Counties: Accomack, Chincoteague, Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Matthews, Middlesex, Northampton, Northumberland, Richmond, Tangier Island, Westmoreland
Counties: Charles City, Chesapeake, Isle of Wright, James City, New Kent, Suffolk, Surry, York
Cities: Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg
Counties: Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick,
Pulaski, Roanoke, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, Wythe
Cities: Abingdon, Blacksburg, Bristol, Christiansburg, Pulaski, Radford, Roanoke, Rocky Mount, Salem
|Arlington | Fairfax | Reston/Sterling/Ashburn | Loudoun | Prince William | Fauquier | Fredericksburg |
| Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia |
We are a military homeschool support group serving homeschoolers in the VA, MD, and DC area
Contact: Contact BAHE
| Washington DC Metropolitan Area |
FISHE (Families In Support of Home Education) is a network of Christian home schooling families.
FISHE is not a specific church-based network, but draws from many different churches, primarily
smaller churches that do not have a home school support group of their own. FISHE maintains a
growing home-school soccer league, a testing program that meets state-mandated criteria for
achievement testing, several annual contests and a monthly support meeting. FISHE serves the
entire Washington DC metropolitan area.
Contact: Chris Neuburger, President
| Northern Virginia |
GiftsNVA is a group for parents who homeschool one or more children with physical, developmental,
medical, communication or learning challenges. We meet 4th Mondays at 7:00pm for encouragement
and support, and either have a speaker or a discussion topic each evening. We meet at Reston Bible
Church, 11979 North Shore Drive, Reston, in room 112. Though we meet in a church and open in prayer,
we welcome anyone homeschooling a special needs child. GiftsNVA also has a private yahoo group which
provides a means for Northern Virginia parents to discuss curriculum, therapy, and doctors, encourage
each other in our day to day challenges and communicate group activities.
Contact: GiftsNVA Specify if you want
information about the yahoo group or the physical meetings.
| Fairfax County | Alexandria | Prince William County |
Our mission is to provide homeschoolers an opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and support, and exhibit the best
work and projects of children and families in a congenial atmosphere. The group is inclusive and strives to provide
support for homeschoolers of all ages and learning styles. No Dues. For schedule see our Web page.
Contact: Lorraine Hitchcock (703) 780-7769
| Northern Virginia |
A support group for Northern Virginia homeschoolers who identify with the heathen label. We are pagans, atheists,
agnostics, Unitarian Universalists, secularists, and humanists -- some of us defy labels altogether. This group
exists to provide support for homeschoolers who sometimes find it challenging, difficult or frustrating to be
non-religious or religiously "different" within a broader homeschooling community sometimes viewed by
insiders and outsiders alike as religiously homogeneous.
| Virginia | Maryland | Washington DC |
Resource group for homeschool field trips, activities, classes and events in Washington, DC,
Virginia and Maryland. We offer many field trips each month for preK though middle school aged
children. There is truly something for everyone in our all inclusive group!
| McLean | Great Falls | NW Washington | Falls Church | Vienna | Alexandria | Arlington |
"Nurturing and Expanding our Children's Intellectual Life" Activities are created and organized for
children who are 8 to 14 years old, operating at "grade" levels 3 through 8.
| Loudoun County | Fairfax County | Prince William County | Fauquier County | Frederick County (MD) |
A group of Latter-Day Saint Home Educators. We coordinate and share ideas and events. This includes such
things as social events; field trips; and, at a future date, unit studies for those who might be interested.
No membership requirements. No statement of faith. Please post a message introducing yourself and your family
once you have joined. Come with ideas and plans or just participate in the activities.
Contact: LoveAtHomeNOVA
| Northern Virginia |
Named after the Patron Saint of Housewives, Martha's Kitchen is a place for Catholic moms in Northern
Virginia to share housekeeping and homeschooling stories, ideas and advice. We are practicing Catholics,
in union with the Magisterium, trying to become better wives and mothers, and get ourselves
and our families to heaven!
| Nothern Virginia |
Nazarene Jews (in Yeshua) homeschooling children who wish to come together to encourage, support, share ideas, fellowship, field trips, and more!
Contact: Melinda Scott-Carcamo
| Nothern Virginia |
A support group for parents who homeschool their talented and gifted (TAG) children
Contact: Email NOVATAG
| Northern Virginia |
An inclusive list for homeschoolers in the northern Virginia area to chat, find support and meet others, and
those who are looking for information about homeschooling. This is an in inclusive list and is made up of
unschoolers, eclectic, and relaxed homeschoolers. There are many ways to homeschool and in my view everyone
has to make decisions for their families based on what they think best. I want everyone to feel welcome on this
list and to have fun. I want people to find friends and to find support. This is not a debate board on how to
homeschool or unschool so please be respectful.
| Northern Virginia |
Muslim Homeschooling support group for Northern Virginia and the DC metro area.
Contact: Mona Salah
| Fairfax County | Prince William County | Arlington County | Falls Church | Springfield |
The information network for the Northern Virginia homeschool community.
Contact: Melissa Riemer (703) 893-4227 |
Susan Smith (703) 327-7377
| Orange | Culpeper | Madison | Greene | Charlottesville | Spotsylvania | Fredricksburg | King George |
Caroline | Prince William | Manassas | Haymarket | Sumerduck | Remington | Dumfries | Woodbridge |
Springfield | Richmond | Lady Smith | Henrico | Fairfax | Reston |
REACH is Christian led but is open to all regardless of religion, race or politics. REACH's goal is
to offer meaningful and educational opportunities for all homeschoolers in the Virginia area.
We are a very large and active group that participates in many fieldtrips and workshops for
children of all ages. We average anywhere from 30-50 fieldtrips a month. We travel all
over VA, MD and DC.
Contact: Wanda Sloper
| Fairfax County | Springfield | Northern Virginia | Southern MD | Washington DC |
Dedicated to supporting all home educating families regardless of religious beliefs or affiliations. Members
represent varied styles of homeschooling, ranging from the highly structured/school at home to the relaxed/eclectic
to the student led/unschooled. SpringTree meets each week during the public school year to provide children with
socialization and learning opportunities. Parents meet quarterly to discuss issues of concern to home educators.
SpringTree has no dues or fees and no hierarchy. The only "membership requirement" is that members
- as they feel able and ready - step forward to plan group activities.
Contact: Lisa LeVan Grantham (703) 569-1005 |
Kathy Seals (703) 912-6074.
| Arlington and nearby areas |
ArlingtonHSFamilies is an inclusive homeschool support group that meets on Friday afternoons at local parks
during the warmer months and at the Cherrydale Fire Station during the colder months. We also go on member
coordinated outings and events throughout the DC metro area. Our meetings are social in nature and we
would love to have you join us.
| Arlington |
This group is for all interested in any and all information regarding homeschooling
in Arlington, Virginia. Honorary Arlingtonians welcome. We use this list
to plan activities, share ideas, and as a support for each other, in growing
the Arlington homeschooling community.
| Centreville | Northern Virginia |
We support homeschooling parents of junior and senior high students by providing many core subject and
special interest classes to develop life skills and prepare students for continuing education.
Contact: Tara Taylor, (703) 753-1901
| Fairfax |
For homeschoolers in Fairfax Co, Virginia to share their ideas, concerns, events, used curricula, achievements,
support, encouragement and resources.
| Springfield | Fairfax County |
Harvester Teaching Services at 7800 Rolling Rd in Sprinfield, VA 22153 is a complete homeschool support group.
We offer Enrichment as well as Academic Core classes, Parent Equipping and a Resource Center homeschool library.
For class schedule, descriptions and to register see our website.
Contact: Eric Wallace 703-455-7800
Formerly TORCH of Northern Virginia
| Fairfax County |
The mission of the Holy Family Homeschool Group of Northern Virginia is to support and encourage each other
to grow in virtue as we live out our Catholic faith as homeschooling parents. We are faithful to the
Magisterium of the Catholic Church and seek to follow in the footsteps of the Holy Family, our patrons,
in all our endeavors. We will assist each other in promoting activities for the spiritual, intellectual,
and physical development of our children.
Contact: Liz Kernan | Mary Kapp
| McLean | Tyson's Corner | Pimmit area |
New Support Group: Playgroup for Homeschool Young Children (3 and above). A playgroup for homeschooling families.
The intent is to "hang out" in the playground, maybe share learning/teaching information and new and
fun ideas.
Contact: Michelle
Formerly TORCH of Northern Virginia
| Annandale and nearby communities |
We are a Catholic homeschool support group with member families across northern VA, sponsored by Queen of
Apostles Church in Alexandria, VA. Our group is very active, offering (among other things) First Friday
Mass and Field Trip, Monthly Family Night, Moms' TEA, Girls' Snack and Chat, Tween Boys Group, Teen Boys'
Night Out, Little Flowers (girls) and Blue Knights (boys) groups, small group classes, All Saints' Day Party,
Kids' Market, Living Stations of the Cross, World/State Fair, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, and much more!
Contact: Saint Ann Homeschool Support Group
| Ashburn | Loudoun County |
We are a group of 150+ homeschoolers in the Ashburn and surrounding areas. Meetings once a month focus
on providing discussion related to topics of interest to homeschooling, and prayer support as well.
The meetings are a fun way to connect and network with other mothers, and many smaller outside groups
and co-ops form as a result of this networking. Our email loop also provides a great way to stay in
touch and find answers to homeschool related questions.
Contact: Ashburn Christian Home Educators
| Ashburn | Sterling |
An inclusive, relaxed homeschooling support group for those living and hsing
in or near Ashburn or Sterling. We enjoy a weekly play day at local parks, a weekly board game
day at local libraries, and group field trips!
| Herndon | Reston | Sterling | Vienna | Oakton |
A distinctly Christian organization comprised of families from several different denominations. Religious
information and opportunities of any kind may be shared with the group in a non-judgmental and respectful manner.
All denominations are welcome. The mission of the group is to be a unified, organized influence in the Northern VA
area. We seek to assist and encourage other members and prospective homeschooling families in a Christ-like
manner. There are no membership requirements for CHEF.
Contact: Erin Scherger
| Reston | Herndon | Sterling | Ashburn | Leesburg |
Christian faith-based organization for 7-12th grade students and their families. We offer classes,
sports, graduation, school pictures (including senior pictures), yearbook, and social activities.
Contact: Linda Menke
| Reston | Herndon | Fairfax County |
This is a meeting place for homeschoolers of all ages, educational philosophies, religions, creeds, and
ethnicities in the Herndon/Reston area of Virginia. It serves as a place to connect, to plan activies,
classes, and field trips, and to support one another in our homeschooling journeys. This place is entirely
member run. There is no leader here to organize or limit activities, nor are there rules as to how those
activies should be run. Participation and the number of activities lie solely with the members.
Contact: Heather Peet
| Reston | Oakton |
Waldorf-inspired Riverbend Garden is a Waldorf-inspired homeschool group based in Oakton. We are a secular
group offering weekly meetings, adult enrichment evenings, and friendship and field trips for our members.
Children's ages range from babes in arms to about 11 years old. Annual activities include monthly themed
blocks such as watercolor painting, handcrafts, recorder lessons, and class plays; ice skating field trips;
and annual festivals based on the Waldorf calendar. We visit the Sunrise Assisted Living facility near our
meeting location to be in touch with elders in our community.
Contact: Rebecca Besbris
| Reston | Herndon | Sterling | Ashburn | Leesburg |
Christian faith-based organization for 7-12th grade students and their families. We offer classes,
sports, graduation, school pictures (including senior pictures), yearbook, and social activities.
Contact: Linda Menke
| Loudoun County |
A 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization serving home schoolers in Loudoun County and the
surrounding area. Services include information support through email newsletter (HSN), website,
seminars, and email and phone consultations; a co-op for pre-K through grade 12; an annual
used curriculum consignment sale; standardized testing service; extracurricular activities, and more.
Contact: Kathryn Stephens
| Loudoun County |
A free email newsletter serving homeschoolers in Loudoun County and the surrounding area. HSN comes out
on the 1st and 15th of each month, and includes information of interest to homechoolers including classes,
field trips, sports, recreation, social activities, homeschool updates, conventions, support group listings,
community events and classifieds.
Contact: HomeSchoolNet
| Loudoun County | Leesburg |
An inclusive homeschooling support group. Members are diverse in their approaches to
homeschooling, ranging from unschooling to use of prepared, traditional curricula, with the majority
following somewhere in the middle. Membership is free.
Contact: Ami Byers
| Loudoun County |
Christian oriented support group in Western Loudoun County that "hubs around a newsletter which serves to
connect homeschoolers for field trips, classes, soccer, moms-night-out, park days, etc." Send your snail
mail address for a free copy of the newsletter.
Contact: Joyce Guthrie
| Prince William | Fairfax |
Contact: Al and Linda Linder (703) 791-HOPE
| Prince William |
The PWC Homeschool Network is a support group network for homeschoolers in Prince William County and
surrounding areas. We are an eclectic and inclusive homeschool support list for homeschoolers and
those seeking information about homeschooling. We are a secular (not religiously affiliated) list
valuing diversity and tolerance. We appreciate and accept that everyone homeschools and parents in
accordance to their own methodologies, styles, philosophies and conscience and are united by our
common love of our children. Each individual family and child is unique and valued here. New members
are welcome!
| Fauquier County |
A clearing house of homeschooling information for families in and around
Fauquier County. This email list is to provide information and support
for homeschoolers including announcing activities. Since families homeschool
for many different reasons, please be respectful of those differences
and methods.
| Fauquier | Culpepper | Rappahannock |
A Christian home school support group.
| Fauquier County and surrounding areas |
Code of Conduct. Secular
| Fauquier | Prince William |
Christian group for sharing information, providing support for homeschooling, and enriching families spiritually,
academically and socially.
Contact: Grace Kaleda (703) 490-1231 | Jamie Peck, (703) 491-3114
| Stafford County | Fredericksburg |
Contact: Janet Skerry |
Pam Brooks (540) 752-0173
| Caroline |
If you would like to be involved in activities a little closer to home, come join Christian Home Schoolers of
Caroline County! We need support without having to drive to Fredericksburg or Richmond every week. This
support group includes: monthly get-togethers for families, play dates, field trips, yahoo group web ring,
prayer for one another, and Biblical support.
| Fredericksburg |
We are a secular, close-knit, like-minded group of eclectic homeschoolers who meet at least once
a week for projects, activities, field trips, and park days. We share the values of attachment
parenting, respectful parenting, and natural living.
| Stafford | Northern Virginia |
No Fee. Open to all walks of life regarding homeschooling and stay-at-home moms.
| Fredericksburg |
A non-profit, Christian-based home school group established to provide educational opportunities for our
home schooled children. We seek to encourage and support families interested in home education through
practical resources, activities and friendship. TOOL is open to all interested families. An application
can be found on our website.
Contact: TOOL Homeschool
| Front Royal | Harrisonburg | Lexington | Winchester |
| Front Royal | Stephens City | Winchester |
This group is not intended to to reflect any type of religion. Any one is welcome regardless of any
type of beliefs or belief system. We sponser get togethers that are just for the purpose of networking
and connection within our communities. There is no structure at these events. It's just for the purpose
of meeting and connecting with new people who homeschool their children and to have a good time. Making a
new friend is highly encouraged. We welcome diversity!
Contact: Lisa Nagley, (703) 728-4800
| Shenandoah Valley |
The Valley's inclusive group of home educating families. Open to new members, regardless of family
size or structure, religious beliefs, or education style. This diverse group of friends meets weekly
for activities, both planned and spontaneous: PE classes, game days, hikes, field trips, movie
premiers, and more. Particularly popular are Mom's Nights Out, and any occasion for a celebration!
Contact Adesa Hafford
| Front Royal |
Provides encouragement to parents who teach their children at home. It's orientation is Christian, guided by
God's word, the Bible.
Contact: Kathy and Chris Davis (540) 636-3713
| Shenandoah |
A Christian home-schooling group. The capitals reflect our reverence and devotion to God. The letters
themselves are an acronym for our purpose.
Contact: Lisa Mikitarian
| Augusta County | Staunton | Waynesboro | Bath | Rockingham | Rockbridge | Highland | Nelson |
Inclusive Christian homeschool support group based in Augusta County (Staunton, Waynesboro) but with
members in surrounding areas.
Contact: PEACH
| Rockingham County |
Christian group with statement of faith.
Contact: VHE President
| Waynesboro | Staunton |
Make new friends, join or form playgroups, game days, or study groups, and have questions
about homeschooling in Virginia answered. Members may plan field trips and activities to
meet their needs and the needs of their children. Open to all homeschoolers and unschoolers
in Waynesboro, Staunton, Crozet, Afton and the surrounding areas.
| Rockbridge | Lexington |
Christian Home Educators Association of Rockbridge holds monthly moms' support meetings,
bimonthly Recess (free play and sports) times, field trips, annual science and history
fairs and talent show, plus other activities.
Contact: Debbie Short
| Alleghany | Bath | Covington |
We have weekly and monthly trips, activities and events. There are no membership fees; however, donations are
welcome. We currently have approximately fifty homeschooling families in our area.
Contact: Cheryl Worley
| Lexington | Rockbridge |
An all inclusive, non religiously based, eclectic homeschooling group with ties in the Lexington/
Rockbridge County area and surrounding localities. There is a monthy newsletter and weekly activities
based on drawing children and parents together for fun and educational experiences.
Contact: Rockbridge Area Homeschoolers
| Frederick | Clarke | City of Winchester |
There is a small fee and a registration form to fill out. A volunteer group, all moms are asked to help. Offers
field trips, activities, year books, parties, graduations, and co-ops. Ages 4 to highschool.
Contact: Deya Hamilton
| Clarke | Frederick |
An inclusive homeschoolers group for Clarke and Frederick counties in Virginia. It is for families who wish to
connect and share information with other homeschooling families in the area irrespective of educational
methods, belief systems, or political affiliation.
| Frederick | Clarke | Warren | Shenandoah |
Created for homeschooling families who wish to connect and share information with other homeschooling
families in the area regardless of educational styles, beliefs, or political affiliations. It is
intended for sharing information about local events (homeschooling or otherwise), educational
resources and personal homeschooling experiences. We are an inclusive homeschooling group for
activities, events and field trips for homeschool families in Clarke, Frederick, Warren and
Shenandoah Counties. Regardless of where you live, you are welcome to join or post activities.
This free site was set up for those who want to participate in different field trips, visit more
places, research new ideas and links for homeschooling or teaching.
Contact: Patricia Faccone or Gabriela Gueri-Segarra
| Clarke County | Frederick County | Winchester City |
The group has no official meetings. We are the contact point in the community for people interested in
information on homeschooling, for standardized testing of homeschoolers and we also provide a soccer
program in the Spring and Fall. There are many localized groups of homeschoolers in the area
and we can provide information on those.
Contact: Judith Taylor (540) 955-4678
| Warren | Clarke | Frederick |
Kids Day Out Club is an activities club for homeschool children. Currently we have classes in art, lego club, club
amigo, science, teddy bear club, craft club, worship sign language, cooking, PE, photography, scrapbooking and many
more! Kids Day Out Club will be held Thursdays from 10am - 2pm starting Sept 7, 2006 and going through May 2007.
The location is the Covenant Christian Church across the street from Dinosaurland. We are also looking for
parents who have an interest in teaching - so if you have an idea for a class, we would love you to teach it!
| Warren County | Rappahannock | Clarke | Frederick |
The purpose of this group is LOCAL support and to provide a means to plan homeschool outings/gatherings and
learning opportunities, as well as to form friendships with fellow homeschoolers.
Contact: Warren County Homeschoolers
| Winchester and surrounding areas |
Are you a Home Schooler or would you like to be? The Winchester Area Homeschoolers Association is
a voluntary support group for homeschooling families and those interested in homeschooling
in the Winchester Virginia and Northern Shenandoah Valley area. WAHA is here to provide a
support network for homeschoolers. The bond that holds members of WAHA together is their
collective dedication to homeschooling as an educational alternative. WAHA's primary mission is
to support members as they seek to live out this commitment on a daily basis. Assisting new
homeschoolers is one of our top priorities. The first year of homeschooling provides unique
challenges for families. WAHA will help to provide support and information to first-year
homeschoolers as they face these challenges. WAHA is also part of a support system for
the established homeschoolers. We strive to provide cooperative learning activities and
socialization opportunities for both children and parents. We focus a great deal on
field trips and group activities that provide both education and fun. We also make sure
our members are aware of educational and legislative information relative to
homeschooling. Much of this information is given through our groups private message
forum on The Apple Peelwebsite. Membership is open to any person regardless of age, race,
religious ideology, or gender.
| Charlottesville | Richmond | Lynchburg |
| Central Virginia | Lynchburg | Bedford | Appomatox | Amherst | Campbell |
We provide information, seminars and workshops, an annual read-a-thon, monthly moms night out, and website.
Contact: Sherry (434) 237-6031 on Tuesdays from 1-7pm
| Central Virginia |
Although all our children are special, some children truly have needs which greatly affect their physical,
social, emotional and intellectual life to the point where "normal" development is difficult.
This can be hard on the child and on the family. Is there interest in having a special list, or an
occasional parent meeting, for families of kids with special needs? We could arrange speakers, or just
share our own successes and challenges.
| Charlotte | Campbell | Prince Edward | Appomattox |
A non-denominational group. We aim to provide informal activities for homeschoolers to fellowship with
one another, such as park days, field trips, and Mom's Night Out. There are no membership fees or requirements.
Contact: Stephanie Sloper (434) 376-9268
| Orange | Culpeper | Madison | Greene | Charlottesville | Spotsylvania | Fredricksburg | King George |
Caroline | Prince William | Manassas | Haymarket | Sumerduck | Remington | Dumfries | Woodbridge |
Springfield | Richmond | Lady Smith | Henrico | Fairfax | Reston |
REACH is Christian led but is open to all regardless of religion, race or politics. REACH's goal is
to offer meaningful and educational opportunities for all homeschoolers in the Virginia area.
We are a very large and active group that participates in many fieldtrips and workshops for
children of all ages. We average anywhere from 30-50 fieldtrips a month. We travel all
over VA, MD and DC.
Contact: Wanda Sloper
| South Hill | Mecklenburg | Lunenburg | Brunswick |
Inclusive, open to all, regardless of religious or political affiliation, race, or homeschooling method. Will
operate as a "non-directed" network, with individuals or families planning activities for all members
Contact: Jeanne Faulconer
| Albemarle County |
A Christian educational organization designed to provide support and enrichment for home educating
families. Classes provide supplemental educational experiences on a weekly basis to enrich and
expand the educational plan the home-educating family has for their students.
| Albemarle |
Open to all homeschoolers in Albemarle County and the surrounding area,
regardless of whatever other groups they are involved with. The idea is to
have one central list that would allow members to invite people to join them
for park days and craft times, list local community activities, and announce
VaHomeschoolers (The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers) seminars or other
information important to homeschoolers. Hopefully, this will make it easier
for new homeschoolers (or those new to the area) to make friends, form playgroups
or study groups, and have questions about homeschooling in Virginia answered.
| Charlottesville |
CACHE is a support group that provides encouragement to parents who teach their children at home.
Its orientation is Christian, guided by God's Word, the Bible. In the Bible, we are commanded to
"provoke one another to love and good works" and to
"train up a child" according to God's Word.
Contact: CACHE
| Louisa County |
A homeschool co-op in Louisa County offering K-12 classes. The group is modeled after a successful co-op in
Pennsylvania, and the focus of the group will be what the name implies: mothers coming together to aid one
another in character and academic excellence for their children. Focusing on courses that are often difficult
to achieve on your own, this group seeks to bring your gifts and talents together to provide an encouraging
atmosphere of learning in a structured setting. Classes will meet once per week for three hours.
Contact: Denise Dovel
| Charlottesville |
We are a group of families from Charlottesville and nearby counties interested in Waldorf inspired school
at home. Some of us meet weekly in various playgroup settings, handwork activities, festivals, co-ops
in the spring and fall, and support.
| Palmyra | Albemarle | Fluvanna | Louisa | Goochland | Orange |
We meet weekly or bi-weekly fall through spring at Camp Friendship in Palmyra, a residential summer camp just
north of Palmyra off of Rt. 15. We rent a heated lodge and have access to extensive recreational facilities
(tennis, volleyball, basketball, skating, ping-pong, foosball & more). We sometimes organize rec. classes through
Camp Friendship (archery, canoeing, fencing, pottery, dance, etc.). There's more info and an interest survey on
the website. The fee for the day (11:00am-4:00pm) is $4/child or $10/family. Also see our website for summer
events at various locations.
Contact: Brenda Callen |
(540) 894-5117
| Greene |
Greene HomeInsteaders is open to all people looking to homeschool and already homeschooling. This includes
areas in and around Greene County. This list allows members to invite people to join them for park
days and craft times, list local community activities, form co-operative learning groups, and announce
seminars or other information important to homeschoolers. Our hope is to make it easier for new homeschoolers
(or those new to the area) to make friends, form playgroups or study groups, and have questions about homeschooling
in Virginia answered.
| Greene |
Welcome to Greene County Virginia Area Homeschoolers! This group is for support and coordination of
activities for Greene County Virginia Area Homeschoolers and those considering homeschool. This
group is specifically for those who are homeschoolers in a more traditional sense, NOT UNSCHOOLERS.
If you are an unschooler, there are already wonderful groups to support you in Greene county. This
group is Christian led and allows all faiths (or no faith) to participate, but will not tolerate
unkind comments.
| Louisa |
An online group to facilitate homeschoolers in Louisa County and the surrounding area to meet each other,
organize group activities, etc.
Contact: Yvonne Taylor, group moderator, (540) 872-0584
| Orange | Town of Orange | Surrounding areas |
This is a group created to bring together homeschooling families in Orange County Virginia and
nearby surrounding areas. Although we are a small county, I'm sure there are many more like
myself who wish to connect for local activities and play dates, avoiding long commutes to
Fredricksburg and beyond. My hope is that this list will become an active place for discussion,
friendship, and eventually bringing more of the classes and activities that we all drive so far
for now, into our own community. This group has no religous affiliation, and all faiths and
homeschool styles are welcome!
Contact: Barbara Gentry
Subscribe: Orange VA Homeschoolers
| Scottsville | Albemarle |
A group for homeschooling families in and around Scottsville to share information about activities, field trips,
special events, etc.
Formerly Chesterfield Homeschoolers
| Chesterfield |
CHLAFH is a comprehensive homeschool support group for residents of Chesterfield County and the surrounding
areas. CHLAFH offers online support and discussion, face-to-face monthly support group meetings, field trip
opportunities, park days, learning co-ops, newsletter and much more. CHLAFH holds non-profit status, which
allows for many opportunities reserved exclusively for those with such status. This is a non-sectarian group,
welcoming those of any faith, race or educational style. We welcome all homeschoolers, regardless of the
level of support they seek, whether it be just a place to ask questions, a place to meet other homeschool
parents, a place to find learning and social opportunities for your children - or all of the above!
There are no membership fees or requirements to join.
| East Richmond | East Henrico | New Kent |
Anyone can join, but this group will be specifically geared to East Richmond, East
Henrico, New Kent etc. We will try to offer ideas, get togethers etc for our area.
Come on in, the water's warm.
| Glen Allen |
A Christ-centered support group devoted to meeting the spiritual, relational, emotional and informational needs
of the home school family.
| Hanover County | King William | Chesterfield | Goochland | Charles City | Richmond |
A loosely organized, inclusive support group of and for all homeschooling families. We welcome homeschoolers of
all faiths and homeschooling styles. Membership is free and activities are open to all. Members from all over
the region: King William to Chesterfield, Goochland to Charles City and beyond--12 counties and the City of
Richmond at present!
Contact: Parrish Mort (804) 346-8220
| Western Henrico |
This group is designed to provide support for homeschool families in the Western Henrico Area. Whether its
curriculum, playtime, activities, encouragement, homeschool ideas, all are welcome for sharing.
Contact: Henrico County Homeschool Support
| Tri-Cities (Petersburg, Hopewell, & Colonial Heights) | Dinwiddie | Prince George | Chesterfield |
We are an open and welcoming group offering support to any home educator that needs it. No requirements,
statements, or fees to join.
Contact: John H. Stawarz II
| Richmond |
If you are homeschooling your children in Richmond, Virginia, or are merely looking into homeschooling, then
this website is designed to give you information, support and encouragement. It includes a list of support
groups as well as homeschool classes and events in Richmond.
| Richmond |
Contact: (804) 515-1980, P.O. Box 28325 Richmond VA 23222
| Richmond |
This is an inclusive group of Richmond area homeschoolers to share ideas, organize get togethers, and for
general support.
| Richmond |
For Metro Richmond (Virginia) homeschool parents to share information about curriculum, books, homeschool
events, and ask questions for suggestions.
| Richmond |
The Richmond Enrichment Studio (RES), otherwise known as the Richmond Homeschool Center, offers classes,
co-op space, a teen club, meeting and activity space, special interest clubs, has a lending library of
homeschooling books and materials, and is open to whatever else members of the local homeschooling
community might want to see. Families can become members or simply pick and choose classes to take.
| Richmond |
Support Group information, news, events, classes, field trips and other ideas helpful for homeschoolers in
Richmond. Also serves metro-Richmond and Virginia families/groups coming to Richmond for activities.
All-inclusive, volunteer-coordinated by Richmond homeschoolers, free, and open to all HS Styles. Web site
updates & newsletter via secure e-mail. Help plan local HS events, assist in co-ops, new HS community
programs. Network with others, and Kids-Connect venues.
| Richmond |
This is an inclusive group of Richmond area homeschoolers of preschool aged children to share ideas,
organize get togethers, and for general support.
| Richmond |
A Christian-oriented regional support group for the Richmond area. Our mission is to equip and support
families interested in beginning, or already educating their children at home. We also seek to aid
in the establishment of local support groups in the Richmond area and assist in coordinating the efforts
of those groups in providing educational opportunities for their members.
| Richmond |
This is a group of Richmond area unschoolers to share ideas, organize get togethers, and for general support.
| Richmond | Chesterfield |
An open and all-inclusive group of homeschooling families from Chesterfield and surrounding areas, who
are homeschooling primarily for educational reasons. Membership is free and open to homeschoolers of all
faiths, philosophies and styles. Parent led and teacher led classes, field trips, Theatre IV plays and more.
Contact: Kimmy
| Richmond | Chesterfield | Powhatan |
South of the James Homeschoolers is a circle of families who have chosen to homeschool for primarily
educational reasons. We offer a network of support while providing educational and social opportunities
for children and their parents. Our group is composed of families with diverse backgrounds, experiences,
beliefs and educational approaches. We recognize the importance of having a consistent group of fellow
homeschoolers with whom to form long-lasting relationships and friendships. Although most of our activities
occur in and around Chesterfield County, SOTJ has members from all over the Richmond area.
Contact: Nancy
| Chesterfield | Powhatan | Western Henrico |
Christian and Biblical principles form the foundation of our homeschool cooperative; however, we
include students and parents from diverse social, economic, and religious backgrounds. SSHSC
offers a variety of classes to supplement parent directed home education for grades 5 through 12.
Our co-op is open to homeschoolers in Chesterfield, Powhatan, Western Henrico and surrounding
counties. The co-op is located just minutes from route 288 in Powhatan.
Contact: SSHSC
| Richmond |
Christian
Contact: David and Deb Pegram (804) 323-1786
| Colonial Heights | Hopewell | Petersburg | Ft. Lee | Surrounding Counties |
Informing and supporting homeschool families from a biblical worldview. We offer a monthly meeting,
yearly curriculum sale, many activities, sports and a private forum for group communication. Guests
are welcome at our monthly meetings.
Contact: Ann Hoopsick (804) 520-5018.
| Amherst County | Bedford County | Campbell County | Lynchburg | Madison Heights ( in Amherst County) | Nelson County |
We are a local support group designed to meet the desire to socialize with other families who are
taking responsibility for educating their children through homeschooling. We share tips,
discuss problems, curriculum's and offer information/ resources on homeschooling . Above all,
we offer support both in person and on the Internet. We have playdates, field trips,
guest speakers and and all around good time!
Contact: Marylou
| Lynchburg | Amherst | Appomattox | Bedford | Campbell |
The mission of LA NICHE is to be the central service providing news and information, pertinent to
home education and related activities, directly to the Lynchburg (Virginia) Christian homeschool
community at large. LA NICHE seeks to provide an outlet for connecting families to each other...
and to groups, organization and activities for enhancing their children's Christian education. LA NICHE
is designed to offer parents a venue that will assist them in bringing their family the experiences and
lessons the Lord has laid on their hearts to share with their children... before they leave their nest.
Most importantly, LA NICHE is YOURS: your news, your information, your venue to share ideas, make
inquiries, ask questions, and find (or offer) encouragement and fellowship.
Contact: Laura Young
| Chincoteague Island |
Contact: Deborah Blair (757) 336-0667
| Eastern Shore |
Home schoolers from the region known as DELMARVA, (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia), can network via email
announcements of family and home school events in their area. Inclusive.
Contact: Delmarva Homeschoolers |
Subscribe
| King George County |
If you live in King George, please join so we can meet other local homeschoolers and share happenings
of interest. A few families interested in an eclectic inclusive group have gotten together once and we
hope to continue meeting throughout the year. We would love to have other interested families join us.
| Hampton Roads |
Where Fun and Friendship Live. Preteens (ages 9-12) come to share their hobbies, games, and interests
while creating friendships.
Contact: Asia Sharif-Clark (757) 338-0315
| Tidewater |
Announcement email list for homeschooling families in the Tidewater Virginia area.
| Hampton Roads |
Homeschool Plus provides enrichment classes and support services to Christian homeschooling
families in the Hampton Roads area. In existence for 17 years we currently have about 200
families with almost 400 students Pre- K- 12th grade. Creative, hands-on classes meet
Tuesdays or Thursdays with field trips and special events throughout the year.
Director: Margaret McLewin (757) 466-3477
| Hampton Roads |
We exist to build up and equip one another in our calling as Homeschool mothers through the study of God’s Word, encouragement, mentoring, and fellowship.
Contact:
Deanna Kabler
| Tidewater | Norfolk |
Welcome to Homeschool Out of the Box (HSoBX), a homeschooling co-op serving all of Tidewater. Our members come from all over the seven cities, and we meet at the Unitarian Church in downtown Norfolk, right on the Hague and next to the Chrysler Museum. We welcome children and parents of all religions (or lack thereof) to come and learn with us in a loving, nurturing environment. All of our teachers are degreed and all of our classes are fun!
Contact:
Melina Winterton
or (757) 934-2517
| Norfolk | Chesapeake | Hampton | Newport News | Portsmouth | Suffolk | Virginia Beach | York County |
Williamsburg | Gloucester | Poquoson | Smithfield | Isle of Wight |
A meeting place for residents of the Hampton Roads area to find companionship and camaraderie for themselves and
their children through homeschooling. It is a list to suggest field trip ideas or even just friendly homeschool
get-togethers. It is welcoming of all people and encourages questions and suggestions.
| Hampton Roads | Virginia Beach |
This 10-year-old group has "approximately 50 years of home schooling experience including
children who are learning challenged." It meets "primarily to encourage the
educator, because we live in an area where there are many, many activities, so we don't feel as
a group that we need to plan them." This year the group is meeting alternately in a home and
a restaurant every month. A $5 membership fee for the year offsets any needed mailings. The group
has built a small library over the years, with "how to home school" books, and shares
Sonlight curricula collectively. "We are not specifically a faith based group, but our monthly
devotionals come from the Bible. This year we are working through a peacemaker series from
Peacemakers.org.
Contact: Sarah Olbris (757) 456-9659 |
Kathy Carbaugh (757) 460-1855
| Hampton Roads |
MCHS meets every 3rd Wed from 1-3 at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base Chapel Annex. Our
group consists of all ages and live in various parts of the Hampton Roads area. We seek to
support and encourage homeschooling families in their godly calling of homeschooling.
Contact: Natalie Mack
| Chesapeake |
We are a group of Christian homeschooling families residing in and around the Chesapeake, VA area. We
meet for a monthly meeting, crafts & art, holiday activities, park days, field trips, and have a youth group.
Contact: Karen Rozzell (757) 288-4148
| Virginia Beach |
Contact: Marie Kennedy (757) 631-0320.
| Chesapeake |
Christian based, annual science fair, weekly park day at City Park, field trips, etc.
Contact: BettyJo Ross
| Isle of Wight |
Our focus is not on promoting any one particular faith; only in promoting our children's interests,
health, and education.
Contact: 26204 Walters Highway, Windsor, Va 23487.
| Chesapeake | Hampton |
A diverse homeschool support group in the Tidewater area of Virginia. We have banded together to offer fun,
high-quality, educational opportunities and support to our members. Together, we will make available field
trips and events that will promote knowledge in all our members, children and parents a like. Come learn and
grow with us!
Contact: Jill Friestad (757) 588-5859
| Norfolk | Tidewater |
We are a group of homeschoolers with mainly elementary-aged children who meet regularly for workshops
and social gatherings. Although most of our members life in Norfolk, which is where our activities take
place, we do have members from throughout the Tidewater area. We are non-denominational, although
religious issues are important to most of our group. Our current membership includes Christian and
Jewish families. We also have several special needs children within our group. We welcome any inquiries
into our group.
Contact: Jane Forehand
| Tidewater | Virginia Beach | Norfolk | Suffolk | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
SEARCHVA is a loosely organized group of families in the Southside area
of Tidewater, Virginia, who have homeschooling in common. We exist as
a framework for networking, communicating and supporting each other. We
are a very diverse group of people.
| Virginia Beach | Norfolk | Portsmouth | Chesapeake | Suffolk |
Free, online bulletin board and discussion group for Christian homeschoolers in the southside
Hampton Roads area. Find support and learn about local activities in an environment that
encourages Christian discussion. Membership required.
| Chesapeake | Norfolk | Suffolk |
Enrichment classes meet in Chesapeake, VA. Social meetings and field trips throughout Hampton Roads.
We are an inclusive co-op where all members' beliefs, racial and cultural backgrounds are respected.
Our group is a great place to meet and make friends through the park days, field trips and enrichment
classes. We offer extracurriculars such as a monthly bookclub, Junior First Lego League teams, local
Roots and Shoots chapter, Yoga for Kids and much more...
Contact: Pascale White, Director
| Southside Hampton Roads | Virginia Beach | Norfolk | Suffolk | Portsmouth | Chesapeake |
Tidewater Teen Homeschool Group is a secular association designed for teen homeschoolers and families to
socialize. Activities are bi-weekly, occur at locations throughout the area, and are planned by members
through our e-mail group. Membership is open to families with homeschoolers ages 12 and up.
Contact: Cynthia Murrell
| Chesapeake | Virginia Beach |
Aids parents with sports, graduation, prom, curriculum fair and more.
Contact: TEACH ((757) 248-9760 |
P. O. Box 64516, Virginia Beach, VA. 23464
| Newport News | Hampton | Yorktown | Williamsburg | Grafton |
This is a refreshingly acronym-free group for homeschoolers in the Hampton Roads/Peninsula area of Virginia,
focusing specifically on events and happenings in the local area that homeschoolers may be interested in.
This is events list group, not a discussion list.
Contact: Brandy Bergenstock
| Gloucester | Mathews | Middlesex |
We educate at home to improve our children's education, foster a love of learning, and be able to
move at the speed our children intuitively prefer. While we may discuss religions, we do not
incorporate religion into our daily educational processes.
Contact: Sara Troxel
| Newport News |
Currently meeting in Newport News. All are welcome. Support for the parents and children! Children bring
their favorite game. NEW to home schooling packets are available for pick up.
| Hampton Roads | Newport News |
Currently meeting in Newport News. Casual and legaue bowling. ALL are welcome.
| Williamsburg | James City County |Parts of York County | Surry |
HEART is not affiliated with any particular church, religion or political party. Our goal is to
bring homeschool families together for activities, fellowship and support. We have a weekly e-newsletter during
the school months; organize field trips, park play dates, PE programs, bowling leagues and Moms night outs.
Contact: Mary Blunt, coordinator
| Peninsula Region | Langley AFB | Fort Eustis | Fort Monroe | Naval Weapons Stations | Yorktown Coast Guard |
To support one another as we home educate our children with respect toward each other's individual
beliefs and the many facets of the military lifestyle.
Contact: MHSG
| Suffolk |
A one day a week homeschool co-op.
Contact: Donna Harris
| Virginia/North Carolina |
If you live in the VA/NC areas, this list is for you! This is where we
can keep up to date with scheduled activities, last minute plans, buy
and sell used books and CDs, share organization tips, give encouragement
and whatever else is needed!
| West Point | New Kent County | King William County | King & Queen | Gloucester | Northern Neck |
Matthews |
This group is a meeting place for residents of West Point Va. and the surrounding area to collaberate
on homeschooling. It is a place to talk about co-op info, field trip ideas, curriculum, learning styles,
homeschooling laws, etc.
Contact: HSinWestPointVa
| Williamsburg |
No curiculm required! If you live in the Williamsburg, VA area and are life learners; radial unschoolers;
a big fan of John Holt and marvel in your child/dren's natural learning; practice attacted and joyfull
parenting: and you want to find others that parent/live like you....then this is the group for you!
Contact: Williamsburg Unschoolers
| Roanoke |
| Amherst | Bedford | Big Island | Botetourt | Campbell County | Floyd | Forest | Franklin County | Lynchburg
| Patrick | Rocky Mount | Rustburg | Salem | Smith Mountain Lake | Roanoke |
Blue Ridge FUN is an inclusive support group of homeschooling families. All homeschoolers are welcome,
without bias to style of homeschooling, choice of curriculum, or personal beliefs.
Contact: Blue Ridge FUN | Voice Mail (434) 665-6508
| Patrick | Henry |
We are an inclusive group based in Patrick County, with most of our members from Patrick County and Henry County.
Everyone is welcome who homeschools their children without regard to homeschooling style, choice of curriculum or
personal beliefs. We meet weekly on Wednesdays for social time, planned activities and occasional field trips.
We also offer enrichment activities like Art Classes, Science days, skating, drama club, teen activities, and more!
Our meeting place rotates monthly during the school year and during the summer months we meet at Fairystone Park.
Everyone is welcome and there are no membership dues.
Contact: AnnMarie Bryant 276-930-1102 |
Treva Robertson 276-694-2139 |
Cindy White 276-930-4109.
| Southwest Virginia | Upper East Tennessee |
We meet monthly (2nd Monday of each month, August-May; 6:30 p.m. at the Bristol Public Library).
This is an inclusive group serving southwest Virginia and upper east Tennessee. Our goal is to
support and encourage all homeschoolers in whatever path best serves their family. We also
plan regular field trips and work with the Bristol Homeschool Co-op to offer classes for middle
and high school age students.
Contact: Zanna Blankenbeckler
Formerly Southwest Virgina Area Home School Association
| Wise | Lee | Scott | Dickinson |
We are a Christian homeschool support group that primarily serves Wise, Lee, Scott, and Dickinson counties.
During the school year we meet regularly for gym days, skate days, co-op, and various field trips. We
have a Christmas dinner, Science/Exhibit Night, Spelling Bee, Field Day, and Graduation annually. We
also have a homeschool basketball team.
Contact: Bona Dresch (276) 523-5134
| Bedford County |
Contact: Laurie Lawrence 540-890-1755 |
Laura Mallory 540-297-0942
| New River Valley |
A Christian Faith based group open to all New River Valley Families, Please visit our website to view
upcoming fieldtrips and to be added to our e-mail loop!
Contact: Robin Lancaster (540) 382-0846.
| Blacksburg | Christiansburg | Radford | Giles County | Craig County | Montgomery County | Floyd County |
We welcome all families that are educating their children at home.
Contact: Carrie Kroehler (540) 951-8815 | Debbie Brumback
| Southwest Virginia |
This is a group dedicated to the homeschooling community in Southwestern
Virginia. We believe that our children are deserving of the best education
that we can offer them and recognize the value of teaching them ourselves.
We welcome people from all ethnic backgrounds and all religions. We celebrate
diversity in our communities and our world and see this as a form of infinite
knowledge for our children.
| Southwest Virginia | Tri-cities Area | Greeneville | Northwest North Carolina|
This group is all about helping our children, and sometimes ourselves, make life long friends as well
as memories. We now have fun activities like cooking classes, arts and crafts day, gym class and more.
These will be spread out on Fridays through out the month starting in April.
Contact: Kelly
| Patrick County |Henry County |
Patrick County Home Educators'(PCHE) purpose is to support and encourage home educators. It is a non-profit
Christian organization which seeks to nurture education that is Christian, and supports education that is in
harmony with Judeo-Christian principles. Our goals are to keep home educators informed of any pertinent
homeschool current events such as seminars, conferences and legal issues. We desire to strengthen and
equip home educators in their homeschooling needs. PCHE's organized activites are designed to offer information,
fellowship, and encouragement to teaching parents as well as learning opportunities for home schooled children.
Although we are a Christian group our membership is open to everybody.
Contact: PCHE
| Roanoke |
Contact: Tom and Deb Girotti (540) 389-4043
| Roanoke |
GRHE exists to support and encourage those who are home educating and to act as a source of information to
those considering educating their children at home. GRHE is a Christian organization and we seek to bring
glory to God in all that we do.
Contact: GRHE
| Botetourt County | Roanoke | Salem | Bedford | Franklin |
Support Meetings, educational and recreational activities, Membership Directory, HERF Library,
HSLDA Discount. The group seeks to encourage and support other home education families through
Christian fellowship, prayer, and activities for socialization. Located in Botetourt County
but includes Roanoke, Salem, Bedford, and Franklin Counties.
| Roanoke |
We are an inclusive group dedicated to supporting all homeschooling families. This is a new network which provides
support and an e-mail loop for upcoming events such as park day, field trips,etc.
Contact: Missy
| Roanoke | Southwest Virginia |
This group is for any Homeschoolers in the Southwest Virginia (Roanoke & surrounding) area. We are here to support
each other in our day to day lives regarding homeschooling and making it easier and fun for us all.
From Personal Tips to Curriculum to Internet Sites, Things that make us laugh, Forms, Field Trips,
Encouragement, Quick Recipes, Books for Sale or that you want to give away...Anything that can help
Homeschooling Families is open for discussion.
| Lake Gaston | Mecklenburg | Brunswick |
We are located on Lake Gaston the eastern end on the borders of North Carolina and Virginia. Our group has a
membership fee of $15. We also have a statement of faith that needs to be signed. We offer meetings almost
every Friday from Sept to May. We also offer CAT Testing, Workshops, Physical activity, field trips,
Graduation/Awards Ceremony, along with fellowship of like minded families, prayer support,
bi-monthly newsletter.
Contact: RVACHS
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