Maricopa 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. Groups are listed below alphabetically by group name within their county. Please contact individual groups for additional information about their philosophy, purpose, membership requirements, dues, etc.

BRANCHES HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
Multiple locations – Central, North Valley, Surprise, West Valley and Mesa
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
We will offer a weekly class day with a variety of classes for all age. See website for tentative class schedule.
CONTACT
Christine Stauffer, christine@brancheshomeschool.org
CENTRAL: Sara Tople, dezirt@aim.com
NORTH VALLEY: Claire Beeler, clairebeeler@gmail.com
SURPRISE: Chelsea Derkach, chelsea@branchessurprise.org
WEST VALLEY: Darlene Medeiros, darlene@brancheswestvalley.org
MESA: Michele Summers, michele@branchesmesa.org
WEBSITE
CENTRAL: branchescentral.org
NORTH VALLEY: branchesnorthvalley.org
SURPRISE: branchessurprise.org
WEST VALLEY: brancheswestvalley.org
MESA: branchesmesa.org

Buckeye Homeschool Community

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
Buckeye, Tonopah, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Avondale
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
We provide opportunities for homeschool families to build friendships through weekly park days, field trips, and other activities.
CONTACT
Katie Heuer, Kt_lyn89@yahoo.com

CHRIST’S FAMILY HOMESCHOOL MINISTRIES

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
West Valley – Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise, Avondale, and Goodyear
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
Field trips, park days, teen events, mom’s night out, dad/kid events, and a variety of family events
CONTACT
David & Christina Garretson, 480-648-3770, cfhmevents@gmail.com
WEBSITE
www.cfhministries.com
Social Media
Instagram link: @cfhm_homeschool
Facebook: www.facebook.com/cfhministries

CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOLERS OF FOUNTAIN HILLS

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
Fountain Hills, Mesa, Scottsdale
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
We are a Christian home school support group. The purpose of our group is to encourage each other to raise our kids in the Lord, according to the Bible. We meet weekly for play dates and field trips.
CONTACT
Melissa Atwood, melissa_atwood@hotmail.com, 480-734-7700

CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
NORTHERN AZ AND NORTHEAST VALLEY: Rachael Jensen, rjensen@classicalconversations.com
NORTHWEST VALLEY: Vanessa Friedman, vfriedman@classicalconversations.com
SOUTHWEST VALLEY AND SOUTHERN AZ – Crystal Knutson, cknutson@classicalconversations.com
EAST VALLEY: Victoria Swanson, vswanson@classicalconversations.com
SOUTHEAST VALLEY AND TUCSON: April Foltz – Afoltz@classicalconversations.com
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
Stephanie Lloyd, slloyd@classicalconversations.com
WEBSITE
https://www.classicalconversations.com

C.O.M.M.A.N.D. AZ SPEECH AND DEBATE

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Club/Association
AREA
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Maricopa, San Tan, Queen Creek, Casa Grande
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
Jing Lee, jingflee@yahoo.com
WEBSITE
https://commandaz.wordpress.com

COVENANT HOME SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Resource Center
AREA
Maricopa County and statewide
EMPHASIS
Resource Center
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
info@chsrc.org, 602-277-3497
WEBSITE
www.chsrc.org

COYOTE HOMESCHOOL CO-OP

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
Scottsdale and surrounding areas
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
Melanie Harris, coyotescottsdaleaz@gmail.com, (602) 690-7851
WEBSITE
https://www.homeschool-life.com/865/

DESERT MARIPOSA HOMESCHOOLERS

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
Central Phoenix, West Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
Weekly: park day. Monthly: field trips, moms' night out, holiday and birthday parties.
WEBSITE
https://desertmariposaaz.wixsite.com/home

EASTSIDE EXPLORERS

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
North Phoenix, Scottsdale
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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!
CONTACT
Rachael Porter, president@eastsideexplorers.org
WEBSITE
http://www.eastsideexplorers.org

FIT FOR SERVICE

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Club or Association
AREA
Meets at Freestone Park in Gilbert
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
ffsazinfo@gmail.com
WEBSITE
www.ffsaz.org

G.R.A.C.E. Homeschool Community 

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
East Valley
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
Michele Summers, michele@gatheratgrace.org
WEBSITE
gatheratgrace.org

HEARTS AZ - HOME EDUCATION & ARTS IN ARIZONA

TYPE OF GROUP
Web/Social Media-based Homeschool Group or Network
AREA
Maricopa County
EMPHASIS
Eclectic
FORMAT
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).
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsaz

HERO INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - THE HILL

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
West Valley – Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale, Tolleson
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
Weekly co-op class Friday mornings , monthly adult book club, activities every 6 weeks include training, Moms’ Night, Family Camp Out, etc.
CONTACT
Ashlee Mecham, ashleemecham@msn.com
WEBSITE
https://docs.google.com/forms

HIS 43:19 HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
North Scottsdale
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
We are a Christ-centered community of homeschooling families, focused on providing fellowship and support to each other on this incredible journey to grow and educate the hearts and minds of our families in HIS truth and beauty. Through family participation we enjoy wholesome adventures of learning and fun.
We welcome all ages, from preschool to high school, sharing experiences and encouragement, whilst connecting families and students to create lifelong friendships.
We currently meet every other week to play, laugh, learn, connect, and build community. We offer park days, field trips, moms events, age-group specific events, community service opportunities, whole family connections, and nature hikes.
CONTACT
his4319adventures@gmail.com
WEBSITE
https://his4319adventures.wixsite.com/his4319

HOME EDUCATORS OF SURPRISE

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
West Valley – Located in Surprise, but open to all
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
info@homeeducatorsofSurprise.com
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/Home-Educators-of-Surprise-HEofS-564548667240672
homeeducatorsofsurprise.com

HOMESCHOOLERS 4 HIM

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
West Valley – Goodyear, Avondale, Surprise, Buckeye, Litchfield Park
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT

Friday park days, field trips, mom get-togethers, couples and family get-togethers, co-ops, yearbook and more

CONTACT
homeschoolers4himaz@gmail.com
WEBSITE
http://www.facebook.com/groups/h4haz/

HOMESCHOOLING HIGH SCHOOL IN ARIZONA

TYPE OF GROUP
Web/Social Media-based Homeschool Group or Network
AREA
Arizona
EMPHASIS
Secular
FORMAT
Homeschooling High School in Arizona is a Facebook group for current Arizona homeschooling parents/guardians to discuss high school academics. Our purpose is to provide a private, inclusive place to discuss the different options for high school courses (curriculum, classes, etc) as well as college-prep topics like admission requirements and testing. We want to build an encouraging, supportive environment where parents of all personal beliefs and homeschool philosophies can freely share what has worked for us. Membership is limited to traditional homeschoolers with a valid affidavit already filed and ESA parents schooling at home independently.
CONTACT
HomeschoolingHighSchoolAZ@gmail.com
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomeschoolingHighSchoolArizona/

HOMESCHOOLING SPECIAL (NEEDS) KIDS

TYPE OF GROUP
Web/Social Media-based Homeschool Group or Network
AREA
Maricopa County and Arizona
EMPHASIS
Eclectic
FORMAT
We offer advice and support to parents who are homeschooling a child with exceptional needs (gifted, 2e, and special needs).
CONTACT
Michelle Harris, azexceptionalstudents@yahoo.com 480.569.7505
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HomescoolingSpecialKids/

J.O.Y. (Jesus Over our Youth)

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
Peoria, Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise, Avondale, and Goodyear
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
joyhomeschool2023@gmail.com

NOAH’S ARK HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
Phoenix
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
We are a homeschool co-op building a Christian community in the Phoenix area. We host Bible class (non denominational), Science, History, Lego, and Spanish classes. We are hands-on learners and can’t wait to meet you!
CONTACT
Denise Bahena, Yourhomeschoolcommunity@gmail.com, 602-632-2934
WEBSITE
http://www.instagram.com/noahsark_homeschool_community

PHOENIX WEST VALLEY HOMESCHOOLERS

TYPE OF GROUP
Web/Social Media-based Homeschool Group or Network
AREA
Avondale, West Phoenix, and Glendale
EMPHASIS
Eclectic
FORMAT
Facebook Group
CONTACT
Michelle Harris, azexceptionalstudents@yahoo.com 
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/537834819566090/

RAISING HEARTS TOWARDS HEAVEN

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
East Valley, Casa Grande, Queen Creek
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
Park days, holiday parties, and field trips.
CONTACT
Karly Green, karlenemgreen@gmail.com
WEB
https://groups.io/g/raisinghearts

SCOTTSDALE HOMESCHOOLERS

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
Scottsdale and other surrounding areas
EMPHASIS
Eclectic
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
Betty Boiron, scottsdalehomeschoolers@gmail.com
WEBSITE
https://www.scottsdalehomeschoolers.com
Social
https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottsdalehomeschoolers

STEADFAST HOMESCHOOL COMMUNITY

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Maricopa
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
Formerly Branches Chandler, we're a Christ-centered homeschool co-op built on grace, community, and a love for learning. Our heart is to follow God's lead as we raise, teach, and train our kids together. We offer enrichment and academic classes, fun activities, and a place to come together in fellowship and community with other homeschool families.
CONTACT
Jill Knight, jill@steadfastaz.org
WEBSITE
http://www.steadfasthomeschoolcommunity.org

VERITAS HOMESCHOOLERS SUPPORT GROUP

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
East Valley
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
Veritas Homeschoolers Support Group provides opportunities to meet and network with like-minded homeschool families across the East Valley.
CONTACT
info@veritashomeschoolers.org
WEBSITE
www.veritashomeschoolers.org

WEST VALLEY CRUSADERS CO-OP

TYPE OF GROUP
Homeschool Co-op
AREA
West Valley and Phoenix
EMPHASIS
Christian
FORMAT
We have weekly, classes focusing on S.T.E.A.M, history, Spanish, ASL, Bible studies, art, P.E including specialty classes, parties, fieldtrips and events for all ages.
CONTACT
Summer Varela, (602) 540-3388, WVCrusaderscoop@gmail.com
WEBSITE
https://westvalleycrusadersco-op.godaddysites.com/

WEST VALLEY HOMESCHOOL FOUNDATION

TYPE OF GROUP
Independent Support Group
AREA
Any community west of I-17
EMPHASIS
Eclectic
FORMAT
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.
CONTACT
Melissa Lee, melissa.wvhf@gmail.com
WEBSITE
www.westvalleyhomeschool.org