Join a homeschool group for support and encouragement

October 13, 1:10 AMPhiladelphia Homeschooling ExaminerDenise Henry

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The expression “there is strength in numbers” is powerfully true. Being a part of a group often fosters a sense of belonging and community. You gain a certain degree of confidence and encouragement when you connect with others who share your experiences and struggles.  It is refreshing to know you can walk together with hundreds of Philadelphia homeschoolers who are on the same journey as you are.  Your children can develop friendships with other homeschool families and enrich their learning experiences through classes and field trips.

There are a myriad of homeschool groups in Philadelphia and the surrounding area to help provide support and encouragement for families. This is not an exhaustive list, but will give you a head start in your search for social and educational opportunities for your family:

Philadelphia County

Philly Homeschoolers of Young Kids is a homeschool co-op that meets at the Bushrod branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. You can set up play dates, field trips, etc.
Center City Homeschoolers have a Yahoo discussion group as well as weekly meetings for fun and play on Mondays from 11a.m.-1 p.m. at Weccacoe Playground located on the 400 block of Catherine Street in Queen Village. On cold days, they meet inside the playground building.
Northwest Philadelphia Homeschoolers is an inclusive Yahoo group provides information about classes, field trip and activities.
Philadelphia Area Christian Homeschoolers (PACH) is a Christian homeschool support group based in Northwest Philadelphia where parents coordinate field trips, activities and classes for Philadelphia area homeschoolers.  PACH also has a Yahoo group to share information and resources.

Montgomery County

Eastern Montgomery County PA Homeschoolers is a Yahoo group that provides information about activities, classes, testing, resources, links etc.
Norristown Area Homeschoolers is a homeschool group that is based in central Montgomery County. They welcome all homeschooling styles and meet for activities, play dates, classes and field trips.

Bucks County

Moriah Homeschooling Co-op is an inclusive group that provides support and encouragement for homeschoolers of all styles. Each family plans one class, field trip or get together. In addition, there are regular Parents Night Out meetings throughout the year to relax, chat and plan activities.

Delaware County

SKILL-CDC is a Yahoo group this is biblically based and provides countywide academic and social events group based in Delaware County.
Delco-Homeschool E-mail Group is a Yahoo group where homeschoolers share information about local classes, events, field trips or to seek homeschooling advice.
Christian Homeschool Enrichment Education Program (C.H.E.E.R.) is a ministry of Crossroads Community Church in Upper Darby that provides various homeschooling classes, including Spanish, art, music and phys. Ed. for ages 4 through high school. Contact Jackie Serafim at 610-352-3130.
TEACH is a ministry of Bethany Collegiate Church in Havertown that offers weekly art, music and phys ed classes for homeschoolers in grades K-8. Contact Cheryl Schmolz at 610-521-5523.

Tri-State Area

Jr. Explorers Club for Homeschoolers is a parent-sponsored field trip club for families in the tri-state area. The group is also a homeschool support group that offers free sharing of homeschooling information and events.

Homeschool groups provide an enriching experience for both parents and children alike. The friendships, activities and field trips can be an invaluable part of your homeschooling journey.

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