Arizona Homeschool Support Groups
Participation in a local homeschool support group is a great way to build friendships, enrich the home education experience, and create a strong, healthy, thriving homeschool community.
AFHE maintains a list of homeschool support groups from across the state as a reference for Arizona homeschooling parents. Homeschool support groups can be a wonderful source of support and edification, and we strongly encourage families to participate in a local homeschool group. Participation in homeschool groups should be utilized as a support and encouragement, not as a replacement for teaching your children at home.
We list these homeschool groups as a service to Arizona’s homeschool community at large. We do not necessarily endorse groups listed on this site, nor do we have first-hand experience with or knowledge of all groups or their leaders. 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. Each group is run independently and has its own requirements for membership, emphasis (Christian, secular, etc.), format, membership dues, area that it serves, etc. We encourage you to research groups you are interested in to make sure they are a good fit for your family.
Arizona Teen And Tween Homeschoolers
Our group offers game nights, fun learn to bake events, water activies and swimming and the opportunities for our kids to make new lifelong friends.
County: Maricopa, Statewide/Web
Areas: Buckeye
Group Type: Web/Social Media-based Group/Network
Emphasis: Eclectic
Branches Homeschool Community: Central
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - Central
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Branches Homeschool Community: Gilbert
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Gilbert
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Branches Homeschool Community: North Valley
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - North
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Branches Homeschool Community: Southwest Valley
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - Southwest
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Branches Homeschool Community: Surprise
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Surprise
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Branches Homeschool Community: West Valley
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - West
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Buckeye Homeschool Community
We provide opportunities for homeschool families to build friendships through weekly park days, field trips, and other activities.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Buckeye, Tonopah, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Avondale
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
C.O.M.M.A.N.D. AZ Speech And Debate
We are a group of homeschool families that come together to learn the life skills of speech and debate. C.O.M.M.A.N.D. stands for Christ On My Mind And Never Departing: a goal for our club. We offer several classes, each with this goal in mind.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Maricopa, San Tan, Queen Creek, Casa Grande
Group Type: Club/Association
Emphasis: Christian, Speech & Debate
Christ’s Family Homeschool Ministries
Field trips, park days, teen events, mom’s night out, dad/kid events, and a variety of family events
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - West, Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Christian Heritage Homeschool Cooperative – Tucson SE
We are a co-op that meets at least weekly with parent-led instruction. Parents fellowship at least monthly to pray, plan, and have progress discussions. Additionally, field trips, park days, moms’/dads’ nights
County: Pima
Areas: Tucson - Southeast
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Christian Home Educators Of The Blythe Area – Cheba
Members enjoy park days, weekly clubs and classes, homeschool workshops for parents, Mom Meetups, field trips, and group events within a 40 mile radius from Blythe, CA.
County: La Paz
Areas: Ehrenberg, Quartzsite, Brenda, Salome
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Christian Home Educators Of Tucson Northwest – Chet NW
Park Days, PE, prayer group, mom’s night out, K-6 group, jr. high group, teen group, field trips, mentoring moms, co-ops between families, family potlucks/picnics, Book club, graduations, curriculum share and sale.
County: Pima
Areas: Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Catalina
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Christian Home Educators Of Tucson Southeast – Chet SE
Weekly park days, PE, “Sister to Sister” mentoring moms group, field trips, youth group, junior high girls club, junior high boys club, moms night out.
County: Pima
Areas: Tucson, Sahuarita, Vail, Wilcox, St. David
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Christian Homeschoolers Of Fountain Hills
Support, fellowship, social activities, field trips, and more.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Fountain Hills, Mesa, Scottsdale
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Classical Conversations: Cochise, Pima counties
Classical Conversations provides compelling, influential Christian leadership in the home-centered, classical education movement. We provide weekly classical, Christian communities that hone students’ academic and classical skills of recitation, logical thinking, and persuasive rhetoric. We offer Parent Practicums across the United States that empower parents to teach any academic subject classically. Our curriculum framework offers a Christ-centered worldview while engaging the current culture in which we live. We partner with like-minded businesses to provide quality products and services for families in the communities in which they live.
County: Cochise, Pima
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Classical Conversations: Coconino, Maricopa, Yavapai counties
Classical Conversations provides compelling, influential Christian leadership in the home-centered, classical education movement. We provide weekly classical, Christian communities that hone students’ academic and classical skills of recitation, logical thinking, and persuasive rhetoric. We offer Parent Practicums across the United States that empower parents to teach any academic subject classically. Our curriculum framework offers a Christ-centered worldview while engaging the current culture in which we live. We partner with like-minded businesses to provide quality products and services for families in the communities in which they live.
County: Coconino, Maricopa, Yavapai
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Classical Conversations: Mohave, Yuma counties
Classical Conversations provides compelling, influential Christian leadership in the home-centered, classical education movement. We provide weekly classical, Christian communities that hone students’ academic and classical skills of recitation, logical thinking, and persuasive rhetoric. We offer Parent Practicums across the United States that empower parents to teach any academic subject classically. Our curriculum framework offers a Christ-centered worldview while engaging the current culture in which we live. We partner with like-minded businesses to provide quality products and services for families in the communities in which they live.
County: Mohave, Yuma
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Coram Deo Lyceum
To support homeschool parents in educating, discipling, and preparing their children to live lives of intentional service to God and others. Coram Deo Lyceum is steadfastly a Christian homeschool support group. In addition, we teach in the Classical method following the Trivium. We support parents with tutoring, classes, grade reports, and transcripts.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Apache Junction
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Covenant Home School Resource Center
Covenant Home School Resource Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ministry working to equip and encourage Arizona families for a successful homeschool Journey. Located in Central Phoenix, our unique bookstore carries many popular new and used homeschool materials, and offers curriculum consultations, getting-started information, transcript advice, and classes to enhance your homeschool education.
County: Maricopa, Statewide/Web
Group Type: Resource Center
Emphasis: Resource Center
Coyote Homeschool Co-Op
We are a parent-led and taught co-op with a strong commitment to home education. We are all present during co-op hours to assist and serve in any and all capacities. We collectively decide on the curriculum and courses each year. Keeping in mind that our co-op is designed to support your home education not become a primary source for your educational needs. Each year's schedule and offerings are different but our constant is God and His will for our co-op.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Scottsdale
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Desert Mariposa Homeschoolers
Weekly: park day. Monthly: field trips, moms' night out, holiday and birthday parties.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - Central, Phoenix - West, Glendale, Peoria
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Disciples Of The East Valley
We are a support and learning group to help our teens navigate this world. We believe that following God is #1. Education is important and we will make sure to incorporate subjects that our teens struggle with and help encourage them through the process. Subjects are picked together and all voices will be heard. Our education style is geared towards more of a relaxed envoirnment to give our children more freedom. We will make learning interactive and take trips to various places to show our kids different views. This will help educate them so they can be equiped to engage with others who many not believe the same as them.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Eastside Explorers
We are a nonprofit group that provides educational, social, networking, and support opportunities for homeschooling families. We are completely volunteer-led and offer many incredible activities such as field trips, park days, small groups, Geography Fair, Wax Museum, Market Day, holiday parties, and optional classes! We welcome you to attend a Park Day or meet up with one of our leaders for coffee to find out if we're the right group for you!
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - North, Scottsdale
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Encouragers Cooperative
We are a Christ-centered parent-led co-op that meets every Thursday during the spring and fall school semesters. We offer a variety of enrichment classes for all ages and fun social opportunities to encourage and support homeschooling children and parents.
County: Pima
Areas: Oro Valley, Northwest Tucson
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Excelsior Classical Homeschool Academy
Excelsior is a one day a week academic co-op that assists parents in their goals of Classical Christian education providing support, accountability, and community. We are Kindergarten-12th grades, and we also have a nursery and preschool class. During our time together we cover the standard academic and classical courses, as well as Bible, and Latin (starting in 2nd grade), Greek (starting in 7th grade), music, and art. We do many extracurricular events such as field trips, park days, nature trips, PE, Art Class, Science Fair, and Mom’s Day Out.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Faith Homeschool Co-Op
Kindergarten thru High School classes, Nursery and Preschool Education Program, Extra curricular activities outside of co-op, New friendships and opportunities for students, Encouragement for parents & help for new homeschooling families.
County: Pima
Areas: Tucson
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Ashley Campbell or Jessica Kibler
520-390-0140 or 520-331-8047
Fit For Service
Parents share in the teaching responsibility. Different sports each month, a mile run, mom’s chats, and seasonal parties. We provide encouragement, directions, and all equipment needed. Meets weekly Tuesday and Thursday October through April, off in December.
Meets at Freestone Park in Gilbert.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Gilbert
Group Type: Club/Association
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Flagstaff Home Educators
Monthly gatherings, educational bees and activities, field trips, workshops, and help for newbies.
County: Coconino
Areas: Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Williams, Winslow
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
G.R.A.C.E. Homeschool Community
We are a Christ-centered co-op rooted in grace, community, and a shared love for learning, following God's lead as we raise, teach, and disciple our children. We provide a welcoming space, offering a variety of enrichment and academic classes, engaging activities, and meaningful fellowship opportunities, where homeschooling families can grow together in purpose and connection.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - East
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Growing Together AZ
This co-op has weekly meetups on Wednesdays, in addition to hosting various events and field trips throughout the valley. We appreciate a diversity and encourage community building.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix, Anthem, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Eclectic
Contact Info:
Havasu Christian Home Educators
Monthly family activities, P.E. classes, field trips, holiday parties, and graduation
County: Mohave
Areas: Lake Havasu City, Parker
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Hearts AZ – Home Education & Arts in Arizona
HEArtsAZ is for Arizona homeschool families who wish to connect and share information regarding opportunities in the arts or any creative area (especially anything outside of normal academic subjects).
County: Statewide/Web, Maricopa
Group Type: Web/Social Media-based Group/Network
Emphasis: Eclectic
His 43:19 Homeschool Adventures
We are a Christ-centered community of homeschooling families, providing fellowship and offering encouragement and support to each other on this incredible journey to grow and educate the minds of our families in HIS truth and beauty, as we play, laugh, share, connect and build community. We currently offer bi-weekly park days, seasonal hikes and celebrations, and occasional field trips.
County: Maricopa
Areas: North Scottsdale
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Holy Family Home Educators
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.
County: Pima
Areas: Tucson, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, Oro Valley
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Catholic
Contact Info:
Home Educators For Christ
We offer monthly fellowship – inservice gatherings with parent-planned activities.
County: Apache, Navajo
Areas: Pinetop, Vernon, Show Low, St. Johns, Heber, Snowflake, Springerville
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Home Educators Of Surprise
Weekly park day with optional P.E. September-May. We provide many field trips, history/science fairs, spelling bee, teen events, holiday parties, talent shows, made markets, outreaches, camping trips, moms night outs, a yearbook, and much more.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - West, Surprise
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Home Educators Of Yuma – HEY
Park day meetings, PE classes, field trips, newsletter, fellowship teens group, resource library, workshops, science fair, spelling bee, whole family activities, dads’ small group, field and fun day, annual kick-off event, invitation to private members-only Facebook group, and IOWA testing by BJU.
County: Yuma
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Homeschoolers 4 Him
Friday park days, field trips, mom get-togethers, couples and family get-togethers, co-ops, yearbook and more
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - West, Goodyear, Avondale, Surprise, Buckeye, Litchfield Park
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Homeschooling Families Of Maricopa (HFM)
The mission of Homeschooling Families of Maricopa is to encourage and involved the entire family in the homeschooling journey by creating a Christ-centered community whose members offer support, information, enrichment opportunities, positive socialization, and encouragement by organizing park days, field trips, and activities that foster connections among members.
County: Pinal
Areas: Maricopa
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Homeschooling High School in Arizona
Facebook group for discussing high school curriculum, college prep, academic options.
County: Statewide/Web
Group Type: Web/Social Media-based Group/Network
Emphasis: Secular/Non-Religious
Contact Info:
Homeschooling Special (Needs) Kids
We offer advice and support to parents who are homeschooling a child with exceptional needs (gifted, 2e, and special needs).
County: Statewide/Web
Group Type: Web/Social Media-based Group/Network
Emphasis: Eclectic
Hualapai Hills Home Schoolers
Monthly meetings to help you gain new teaching tools and ideas to keep your child’s education on the right track. Members participate by holding an office or planning an activity (i.e. literary club, chess club, Lego league, service club, field trips, sports club, spelling bee, geography bee, science fair, playgroup, science workshops, etc.)
County: Mohave
Areas: Kingman, Golden Valley, Bullhead City
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Hugaz “Homeschool Underground Arizona”
HUG is a collective group of homeschool families who hope to provide for our children the support and inspiration they need throughout their education by focusing on the value in God, Freedom, Choice, and Community. Together we wish to teach our children to stand up for and lead a life Jesus would be proud of. We aim at upholding our God-given rights, the freedoms our Constitution provides, and the power of choice!
County: Cochise, Pima
Areas: Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Benson, St. David, Sanoita
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
J.O.Y. (Jesus Over Our Youth)
Weekly Friday park days, optional PE, parent-led field trips, father/child events, holiday parties, mom’s events, birthday celebrations, family BBQs, teen groups, promotion ceremonies, and more. The group is limited to 40 families.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
Latter-Day Homeschoolers
Monthly history-based family parties, advice and support for new homeschoolers, and encouragement for seasoned homeschoolers.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - Southeast
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: LDS
Making Friends AZ Homeschool Teens
This group is for Arizona homeschool teens (13-18) and their parents to make friends and communicate with each other for events, outings and get togethers. We are eclectic and inclusive. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to embrace their uniqueness.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Eclectic
Parker Area Homeschool Support Group
A local resource for homeschoolingfamilies to find encouragement and mentorship
County: La Paz
Areas: Parker, Poston, Parker Dam, Big River, Bouse, Ehrenberg
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Paulden Country Church
Offering homeschool and home educating families an opportunity to fellowship. We begin with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance and end with a devotional for encouragement. Kids and parents enjoy crafts, puzzles, and/or indoor games. Bring something you want to do, or just come and join the fun. The group is free. We meet Thursdays from 1- 3pm.
County: Yavapai
Areas: Paulden, Chino Valley, Ash Fork
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
County: Maricopa
Areas: Avondale, Phoenix - West, Glendale
Group Type: Web/Social Media-based Group/Network
Emphasis: Eclectic
Raising Hearts Towards Heaven
Park days, holiday parties, and field trips.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - East, Casa Grande, Queen Creek
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Scottsdale Homeschoolers
We aspire to connect homeschooling families around the Scottsdale area to form lasting friendships! We offer weekly park dates, field trips, and other fun events throughout the year.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Scottsdale
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Eclectic
STEM Opportunities For Arizona Homeschoolers (SOAH)
Facebook group where Arizona homeschool families can share information and learn about STEM resources, activities, and competitions.
County: Statewide/Web
Group Type: Web/Social Media-based Group/Network
Emphasis: Secular/Non-Religious
Contact Info:
Tucson Area Charlotte Mason Homeschoolers
We are homeschooling families that desire to implement Charlotte Mason’s methods. Our focus is primarily on being in nature with our kids and developing an interest and a love for it. We hope to be a small piece of your family’s homeschool life by encouraging a love for Mason’s view of education as an atmosphere, a discipline, and a life. We are moms who believe in the methods we use in our homes, and we desire opportunities for our families to be around others with similar goals.
County: Pima
Areas: Tucson, Vail, Sahuarita, Marana
Group Type: Meet-Up Group
Emphasis: Eclectic
Valley Of The Sun Homeschool Cooperative
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. Fundamental to our beliefs is the notion that our homeschooling community benefits from and is enriched by the diversity of our membership, and we seek to create a welcoming atmosphere for all who wish to attend.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Secular/Non-Religious
Veritas Homeschoolers Support Group
Veritas Homeschoolers Support Group provides opportunities to meet and network with like-minded homeschool families across the East Valley.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - East
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Christian
Contact Info:
We Make History
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.
Events held in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, Anthem, Litchfield Park, Prescott, Flagstaff, Tucson, and more.
County: Statewide/Web
Areas: Statewide
Group Type: Club/Association
Emphasis: Christian
West Valley Crusaders Farm Academy Co-Op
We have weekly, classes focusing on S.T.E.A.M, history, Spanish, ASL, Bible studies, art, P.E including specialty classes, parties, field trips and events for all ages.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - West, Phoenix
Group Type: Co-op
Emphasis: Christian
West Valley Homeschool Foundation
WVHF equips parents in the West Valley to confidently provide their children with a rich homeschool experience by providing an environment that has plentiful friendships, activities, and resources. We plan educational events, field trips, weekly park days, holiday celebrations, etc.
County: Maricopa
Areas: Phoenix - West, West of I-17
Group Type: Independent Support Group
Emphasis: Eclectic
Group Listing Application
Groups that exist specifically to serve and support parent-directed home-based education may apply to have your group included in the AFHE support group listing and on our mobile app.
Need To Update Your Group Information?
If you have any changes in your group format, contact, website, leadership, etc., please fill out the Group Update Form. We will update your listing on the website, app and in our database. It is our goal to provide accurate information to help the Arizona homeschool community connect with groups in their area. We appreciate your help in keeping our information current.
Resources for Group Leaders
The following resources have been shared by support groups as helpful tools for others. Please note that this information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Each group should evaluate whether these resources meet their specific needs. Please feel free to make edits to tailor them to your group, and consult with qualified legal counsel regarding protection and liability.
Forms:
HSLDA Group Services:
- Darren Jones, Esq. & Director of Group Services offers general legal help for support group leaders.
- Leading a Group
Facebook group:
- Secrets to a Thriving Homeschool Group – information regarding the structuring of a homeschool group and general questions homeschool leaders have.