Support Groups - Yavapai 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.
DESERT HILLS CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS
Providing opportunities for Christian homeschool families to get together for friendship and fellowship. We believe that community outreach and service to God’s people can be an important part of a child’s learning experience.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | New River, Black Canyon City, Desert Hills, Anthem, Tramonto, North Phoenix, Cave Creek |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | In addition to other educational activities, we seek to be an effective witness to the local communities in our area through hands-on service projects. Field trips, hikes, special events, workshops, enrichment classes, lending library, and e-group. |
| CONTACT | Rich & Teri Olsen, 623-465-7561, dhch@dhch.org |
| WEBSITE | www.dhch.org |
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN HOME EDUCATORS
Encouraging one another in our Christian walk, in homeschooling, and in the raising of godly children
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Prescott and surrounding communities |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | One to two field trips per month, other weekly and monthly activities including sports days, playgroup, and mom’s night out. Geography bee, spelling bee, Valentine’s ice skating party, and graduation ceremony each year. |
| CONTACT | Richard and Jennifer Covey, 928-445-3677, hche@cableone.net |
KNOWLEDGE HOUSE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
Multi-purpose homeschool resource center offering a lending library, supplementary classes, play room, standardized testing, honor society, kids and teens chat groups, plus on-line resources including website, blog, and email support.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Homeschool Resource Center |
| AREA | Online resource serving families statewide - Located in New River |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| CONTACT | Rich & Teri Olsen, 623-465-7561, info@knowledgehouse.info |
| WEBSITE | www.knowledgehouse.info |
PROVIDENCE HOME EDUCATORS
Christian-led group, open to all homeschoolers. Offering support, information, and activities to enhance the home teaching of its members in various areas.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Greater Prescott area - Cordes Jct, Mayer, Dewey, Humboldt, Prescott Valley, Prescott, Chino Valley, Paulden |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | Monthly newsletter and weekly e-mail updates as needed. Monthly field trips, monthly group meetings for parents, special activities for preschool-2nd grade and teens, and monthly Moms’ Night Out. |
| CONTACT | Suzanne Clark, 928-925-0375, providencehomeeducators@hotmail.com |
VERDE VALLEY HOME EDUCATORS
Providing encouragement and support for the homeschool families of the Verde Valley area through networking activities, information, socializing, and opportunities for educational enrichment. The Leadership Committee is made up of Christian homeschool moms who strive to promote and protect home education. Open to all homeschooling families.
| TYPE OF GROUP | Independent Support Group |
| AREA | Verde Valley - Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Camp Verde, and Sedona |
| EMPHASIS | Christian |
| FORMAT | Small groups, history fair, science fair, spelling bee, fall social, spring social, field day, etc. |
| CONTACT | Tammy Yoakum, 928-821-1455, momonbates@cableone.net |