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Following
is a list of support groups for homeschooling families. Some groups that
provide support are also resources. Click here
to see our local resources page.
A.C.E. Unschooling Co-op
(Meets Fridays 1-4 p.m. at Camas Community Center)
Contact: Lori Loranger (360) 837-3760
Email: lori@novah.org
Amboy Baptist
Meets for prayer, fellowship, and encouragement.
Contact: Becky Stoolfire (360) 247-5002
Email: livinonaprayer@tds.net
Christian Heritage Home Educators of Washington
A ministry organization serving the needs of Christian homeschoolers in
Washington State; encouraging families toward excellence in Biblical,
home-based education & discipleship; and helping parents pass a Godly
heritage on to future generations, for God’s glory. Annual conference,
events, newsletter, political watch, and many resources for families.
25 Geissler Road
Montesano, WA 98563
Website:
http://www.christianheritageonline.org/
Clark County Home Educators (CCHE) - You're on our website, of course!
Our meetings
vary to include events, guest speakers, family nights, and fellowship.
Please watch our website home page at http://www.cchomeed.org/
for current information on what's ahead. Or even better...consider becoming
a member of CCHE and get our print newsletter delivered to you 10 months
of the year!
If you have suggestions for an event, or other ways CCHe can assist homeschool
families, please e-mail us..
Clark County Homeschool Teens
For mature teens ages 12 through high school; no younger siblings permitted;
parents take turns supervising; events every other Saturday.
Contact: Debbie Crane
Email: stressdmum@comcast.net
ExCEL Academic League/ECHO Co-op (EXplore, Create, Enjoy, Learn)
Group activities; weekly Co-op; organize a variety of nationally sanctioned
academic competitions and teams such as Science Bowl, National Geographic
Bee, Word Power Challenge and Science Olympiad.
Contact: Karen Osborne (360) 834-3659
Email: karen.osborne@gmail.com
Contact: Leann Collins (360) 837-1162
Email: leann.collins@juno.com
Website: www.excelhomeschoolers.com
First
Class Homeschool Ministries (FCHM)
Charters First Class Homeschool Co-ops throughout the United States.
Current SW Washington Locations Include: Clark
County-West, Clark County-East, Cowlitz County, Battle Ground and a new
one starting in Ridgefield.
First
Class is a Christ-centered parachurch ministry outreach to homeschooling
families. Kindergarten through high school Classes offered one day a week;
nursery and early childhood program; encouragement for parents, help for
new homeschooling moms; new friendships and opportunities for students;
Affordable co-op classes are taught primarily by First Class parents.
Note: FCHM would like to start a Play Park (call to inquire).
Website: First
Class Homeschool Ministries: Jay & Heidi St. John (360) 326-8826,
Email: firstclassclarkco@comcast.net
Websites and Contacts for First Class Co-op Locations: http://www.firstclasshomeschool.org/pages/co-ops.html
Holy Rosary Catholic
Meets monthly in Portland. Activities, field trips, newsletter.
Contact: Jennifer Alles (360) 571-9037
Email: doug_alles@msn.com
Home
Grown
Christian group meets in various homes for prayer, fellowship and activities.
Contact: Marilyn VanOsdel (360) 687-3763
Email: tngrance@msn.com
Homeschool Harmony
Christian group encouraging and equipping homeschool families.
(Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Kalama, Rainier)
Contact: Regina Beer (360) 274-0539
Email: HomeschoolHarmony@msn.com
Website: www.homeschoolharmony.com
Liahona Home Educators
(Latter Day Saints Homeschool Group for Clark County/SW Washington)
Provides education, support, and opportunities for children to develop
friendships, explore new ideas, and enhance their educational experience.
Contact: Lisa Blanchard 896-4035
Web: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LHE/
St. Gregory the Great
(for homeschoolers throughout SW Washington)
Monthly meetings, activities, field trips for Catholic families. Meets
at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Contact: Kris Alexander (360) 254-8633
Smoothing the Way
A support group to mentor new homeschoolers through their first year.
Meets at Grace Baptist Church. Open to all new homeschoolers.
Free Parent Qualifying Course for Homeschooling
Contact: Becky Develle (360) 892-4212
Email: RUBIES31@comcast.net
Website: http://home.comcast.net/~swahninfo/smoothingtheway.html
Special
Homeschoolers of WA
(An email support/resource for homeschoolers facing various challenges
and special needs)
Contact: Patti Durovchic (360) 887-1664
Email: durovchic@comcast.net
Forum: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SpecialHSofWA
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