Support Groups - Pima County
AFHE lists these homeschool groups as a service to Arizona's homeschool community at large. We do not necessarily have first-hand knowledge of all groups listed nor do we necessarily endorse all groups listed on this site. We have done a level of review to try to ensure that all groups listed on the AFHE website exist to support and promote homeschooling as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes §15-802(G)(2).
Groups are listed below alphabetically by group name. Please contact individual groups for additional information about group size, philosophy, purpose, membership requirements and dues, etc.
CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS OF SAHUARITA - CHES
We are a non-denominational Christian homeschool group dedicated to support, encourage and guide one another through our homeschool experience.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Sahuarita, Green Valley, Amado, Rio Rico, South Tucson |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | We meet monthly for group meeting and throughout the month for PE, field trips, activities, and learning. Monthly park day and homeschool meeting; monthly field trip or activity for the kids. |
| CONTACT | Janice Gay, 520-648-0814, sg85629@aol.com |
| WEBSITE | By invitation only. |
CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS OF TUCSON NORTHWEST - CHET NW
A Christian support group comprised of parent-directed homeschooling families in the northwest Tucson area who seek to provide encouragement, fellowship, information, etc. via email and activities led by our parent volunteers.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | Community service clubs, PE, game days, teen groups, field trips, various co-ops between member families, and sharing information on curriculum, etc. |
| CONTACT | Shawn and Cindy Duell, chet_nw@yahoo.com |
| WEBSITE | www.homeschool-life.com/az/chetnw |
CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS OF TUCSON SOUTHEAST - CHET SE
Encouraging Christian families in homeschooling and providing children with wholesome socialization.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Tucson, Sahuarita, Vail, Wilcox, St. David |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | “Sister to Sister” Moms’ Group, Youth Group, Jr. High Girls Club, Jr. High Boys Club, and Junior Kids Club. |
| CONTACT | Cathy Letkeman, chetseprez@gmail.com |
| WEBSITE | homeschool-life.com/az/chetse |
FAITH HOME EDUCATORS
This is a support group for homeschooling families who regularly attend Faith Community Church in Tucson.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Faith Community Church, Tucson |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | Field trips, Mom’s Night Out, fellowship, ministering to others in the community, PE once a week, and an event or activity every month. |
| CONTACT | Caroleen Young, 520-575-0094, contact@faithtucson.org |
| WEBSITE | www.faithtucson.org |
HOLY FAMILY HOME EDUCATORS
A gathering of Catholic families assisting each other in training and teaching our children at home to animate them with love for God and others. Our model is the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Tucson and surrounding area |
| EMPHASIS | Catholic |
| FORMAT | Co-op classes for grades 3-12, field trips, PE, teen activities, fine arts performances, celebrations of the liturgical year, Mom’s Night Out, annual curriculum seminar, and preschool play group. |
| CONTACT | Shannon Federoff, 520-762-0469, info@hfhetucson.org |
| WEBSITE | www.hfhetucson.org |
NORTHWEST TUCSON HOMESCHOOLERS - NTH
NTH is an independent support group serving to foster community to home educators and their children in Tucson. We are an inclusive group, welcoming those of all races, religions, abilities and disabilities, and learning methodologies.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina, surrounding areas |
| EMPHASIS | Secular |
| FORMAT | A year-round park day; opportunity to participate in AZ Sports Kidz; a monthly “building” club; an online, private web discussion forum; information about clubs and events in Tucson. |
| CONTACT | L. Clifton, 520-575-2701 (email through website) |
| WEBSITE | http://nwths.webs.com |
SONORAN DESERT HOMESCHOOLERS - SDH
SDH provides social and creative outlets for homeschooling families. SDH is not devoted to any homeschooling approach, political platform, religious outlook or philosophical ideal, and it supports all families in the area of home education, regardless of their personal lifestyles or educational choices
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Tucson, Southern Arizona |
| EMPHASIS | Secular |
| FORMAT | Newcomer packets, monthly newsletter, annual group event like a medieval festival. |
| CONTACT | Deborah Gubernick, 520-791-9942, sdhtucson@yahoo.com |
| WEBSITE | www.tucsonhomeschoolers.org |
WE MAKE HISTORY
We Make History is an educational enterprise devoted to bringing history and the arts to life in the context of a creative, inspirational, family-friendly environment. As homeschoolers ourselves, our primary focus is serving the homeschool community.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Homeschool Club or Association |
| AREA | Statewide - Events held in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Anthem, Litchfield Park, Prescott, Flagstaff, Tucson, and more. |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | Historic Balls, Portrayals, Reenactments, Socials, Educational Workshops, and more. We also organize the American Heritage Festival and an annual Arizona State Homeschool Picnic and Park Day. Numerous historic balls per year, plus socials, picnics, workshops, and demonstrations. Several thousand homeschoolers are involved in the course of a typical year. |
| CONTACT | We Make History, wemakehistory@aol.com |
| WEBSITE | www.wemakehistory.com |