Support Groups
If you would like to be added to this list, please contact OC Homeschooling.
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Cub Scouts – Grades 1-4
I am the Cub Master for a pack based with boys from Dana Point and Laguna Niguel presently. We would like to be added for Home School support for any boys interested in joining.
District contact
Jim Peterson 714-496-6802 JimP@ocbsa.org or
Susan Chotkevys Cubmaster Pack, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel area rockndaisy@cox.net
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OCHomeschool
We are a diverse group that welcomes all kinds of homeschooling methods and styles. We meet every Wednesday at Balearic park in Costa Mesa from 11-2:30 or so. (1975 Balearic Dr Costa Mesa) We are member directed so many field trips, moms night outs and other meet ups are planned throughout the month. Hope to meet you soon!
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HSLifestyle
You probably found us because you were directed here by a friend or were lucky enough to find us in a search. WELCOME! We are homeschoolers and proud of it. Most all our homeschoolers are from the Southern California region. We welcome participation from families across the diverse spectrum of homeschooling styles and philosophies, and we have no official political, philosophical, or religious orientation. This group exists primarily for homeschoolers to connect with other homeschooling families across our great state for support, discussion, meetings, field trips, and other networking opportunities. Meetup.com link.
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Ladera Ranch Homeschool Network
Our goals are to inform, connect, and inspire! There is no fee to join. Contact Betsy for more information at monties_ca@yahoo.com.
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Liahona
Started by LDS Christian families in Orange County, but everyone is welcome. Liahona meets every week for field trips, park days, and other activities.
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Rainbow Kids
A group of approximately 35 families, living primarily in Orange County, California. This group was formed more than 20 years ago by a few families interested in homeschooling their children. It has since grown to include many families with a wide variety of approaches to homeschooling and life.
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Dragon Tree Home Learners
Dragon Tree Home Learners meets weekly for play and conversation. Our primary goal, as a group, is to provide plenty of freedom for our children to have time to develop their own games, make complex creations, explore new relationships, and develop close friendships. We believe strongly in the value of free play and we try not to schedule too many activities for the children on park days so that they can have long uninterrupted hours with their friends. We meet every Wednesday on the border of Long Beach and Los Alamitos. We generally meet from around 1p until dark during the winter and we often stay late and have an evening cookout and campfire during the summer. For further information please go to the DT website: www.DragonTree.org.
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West Orange County Homeschooling Group
Contact: Allison
714-594-WEST
ochomeschool@yahoo.com
Over 260 homeschool families that share curriculum ideas, weekly park days, field trips, support, and friendship. We are diverse in our methods of homeschooling and always happy to help new homeschool families. We have been offering support to homeschoolers since 2003. All age groups represented.
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Christian Home Educators Association of California
There are several Christian support groups throughout the county that, for privacy reasons, choose not to be listed to the public. To get a referral to a Christian group in your area, go to the Christian Home Educators Association of California Web site.
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South Coast Christian Home Educators
A support group of over 100 families, located primarily in the southern Orange County area. We aim to provide support and encouragement to each other through various social, spiritual and educational events. Members can access a private website where field trips, ideas, events, advice and so on are freely discussed. We promote homeschooling as an excellent educational and family lifestyle choice and do hope you’ll join us.
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South Orange County Home Schooling Group (SOCHS)
A member directed, inclusive, non-religious support group. Tuesday Parkdays. Teens are present every Tuesday usually from 1pm onward.
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Homeschooling in Central Orange County (HCOC)
HCOC is an inclusive, member directed support group of families who are unique and diverse in their methods and styles of home education. Everyone is welcome. As a group, HCOC’s emphasis is to coordinate activities for homeshcooling families convenient to Central Orange County. Opportunities for multi-aged children (and adults) to play, learn and grow together forming lasting friendships and bonds. Weekly park days and lots of information for field trips and other activities. Support and help among members to find resources and support to accomplish your chosen tasks. Active participation at activities and on the email list is encouraged to build a thriving membership where newcomers will always find something “going on” to meet their needs.
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Secular Home Educators
We are an eclectic group of homeschoolers in the Northern Orange County / L.A. County area. This is an inclusive all ages group . During the school year we try to meet at least once a month for a park day. We also try to regularly schedule field trips.
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HOMESCHOOL GIRLSCOUT TROOP
Make great friends and have lots of fun while learning important life long values when you join the Girl Scouts. This mixed age troop out of Irvine is for girls grades K-highschool, focusing on the values of kindness and service to others. Support each other in becoming the best people we can be. Learn more about the importance of honesty, fairness, caring, helpfulness and respect for ourselves, others and the world around us. To make the world a better place. Arts and crafts, fun games, sharing time and work on projects and badges about things of interest, things that are of service to others and some that are just plain fun! For more information call Elizabeth Balow at 949-857-6394 or e-mail mommabear32@earthlink.net
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OC Homeschool Events
This is a list for events and activities that may be of interest to homeschooling families in and around Orange County, California. Field trips will be announced on this list, along with contact information for the planner. This is a group effort, so, everyone is permitted to post their findings or start a group to attend an event. There are so many great things to do here and this is a great group to get together enough people for a group discount. Looking forward to lots of great trips!
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Gifted of Orange County
An Orange County, California group for supporting families of gifted children. The group is designed to provide our gifted children in OC (toddler thru high school) opportunities for social, fun and educational interests as well as providing parents-of-the-gifted with opportunities to discuss issues faced with raising a gifted child. Discussions may be held on-line and/or in person at gatherings. Fieldtrips, social gatherings and other events for our OC gifted children to be proposed. Topics of interests may be initiated by all members.
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Live to Learn
A space for students, both parents and adults who are learning together on a homeschooling journey, to meet, discuss, debate, share, and learn from one another. All those who have chosen this path on the road to education are welcome here, and others who are contemplating heading down the road but would first like to consult a travel guide. No matter if you are a novice or a veteran in home education, homeschooling, unschooling, etcetera, you are welcome to join in conversation.
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Homeschool Girl Scout Troop in So Orange County
This fun and friendly troop is girl-run, with well-trained adult advisors with more than 13yrs Girl Scout experience. They emphasize Community Service, Leadership and Adventurous Fun (getting out and seeing/experiencing/exploring the world). They schedule several events each month, including service projects, field trips and badge workshops. There is no expectation that scouts will attend all scheduled events, they are happy to see you when your schedule permits. Troop Meetings are held twice a month on Fridays, based on age/level: Juniors (4th-6th) 10:30a-12:30p, Cadettes (7th-9th) 11:30a-1:30p, Seniors (9th-12th) 11:30a-2:30p. This schedule allows each level time to pursue their appropriate activities, while ensuring all levels will be together to conduct troop business. If you are interested in learning more about this troop, join them for a meeting or event. For more information, contact Karen Hall at: Luv2hsmy3@yahoo.com
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Disney Schooling
Got passes? Wanna go? Let’s have a park day at the park – the theme park that is!
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South Coast Christian Home Educators Ministry
A support group located in southern Orange County, with a current membership of over 225 families.
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4 A Little Extra Help
This site is geered toward helping homeschool families find one another. Finding new friends for both the kids and ourselves. No strings attached. Concentrating on the areas of Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente and Aliso Viejo. ferlinam@yahoo.com
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Orange County Radical Unschoolers
To connect with other unschooling families in Orange County, CA and surrounding areas. This group is intended to support other unschooling families and build community also to provide a place where local unschoolers can meet and get to know one another and arrange get-togethers.
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Village Bible Academy
A ministry of Village Bible Church in Garden Grove. Specialized classes for elementary-aged students, record-keeping, field trips and good old-fashioned fellowship. Homeschooling is made much easier when we have support, and that’s what VBA offers. Small groups introduce you to other homeschoolers in your neighborhood. Also, enrich your children’s education with connections to music, theatre and Biola STAR program.
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Newport-Mesa Homeschool Group
Newport-Mesa Homeschool Group is a diverse collection of families who strive to be considerate and inclusive, representing a variety of homeschooling methods and philosophies. We meet weekly for Park Day at Heller Park in Costa Mesa, with no regular schedule outside of Park Day. Homeschoolers from everywhere are welcome. Please join for more information!
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Classical Education Enrichment for Story of the World
CEE offers a 1 day per week elementary school aged classical education “drop off” class. Students will do activities in history, art, geography, and art history in class while having fun with other students. This class is intended to enrich what you are already doing at home, and allowing students to experience regular community with a group of friends. There is meaningful memory work, art instruction, readers theater and just plain old fun! The classes are multi-age and range in class size of 5-10 students. Please email with ANY questions and ANY level of interest.
714.881.9263
classicalenrichmenteducation@gmail.com
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RK SoCal Teens
A group of homeschooled and unschooled teens who meet every Thursday afternoon in parks in and around Orange County. They also get together for other stuff like beach parties, local anime events, homeschool dances, Disneyland trips, video game nights, campouts, and whatever else.
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South Orange County Homeschoolers (SOC Homeschoolers)
Diane Crayne Gardner
diane@poohsweb.com
We are an inclusive and eclectic group of homeschoolers who live primarily in South Orange County, CA. Our group sponsors member hosted weekly park days, member hosted field trips, and member hosted special events/activities (i.e. book clubs, Discovery Days, science fairs, MNOs). Formerly “Irvinehomeschoolers.”
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Field Trips SOCAL
For those who like to take their children on field trips. This group is to help build a sense of community, respect, and compassion for those who are setting up field trips and for those who like to go on field trips in the Southern California area.
