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| Blue Ridge Home School Support Group |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Patrick County, Virginia |
| Description: We are an all inclusive group! We are neither religious or non! Our group is made up of a variety of families who have their children's best interests at heart. Our primary focus is home schooling and offering support to one another along the way. We have children of all ages.
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| Requirements: Our only requirements are that you contribute when and where you can, that you come with an open mind and a happy heart and that you accept people for who they are. : ) |
| Benefits: We meet weekly on Wednesdays for social time, planned activities, and an occasional field trip. We offer a variety of regular activities to enrich our children's educational and social lives, like Skate Days, Art Classes, teen gatherings, etc.
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| Cost: $10 yearly |
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| Chesapeake Support Group |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Great Bridge, Chesapeake, Virginia |
| Description: We attempt to help families get started, paperwork, community resources, testing etc. We do not have regular meetings or play groups. Most communication is via email or phone. We will visit or meet in convenient locations to help wade the paperwork if needed. We also offer help in computer software selection specific to homeschooling, purchase of computer hardware/software for family or business use.
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| Requirements: We will help anyone interested in home schooling.
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| Benefits: Free and we try to help as much as we can for what you may need.
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| Chesterfield Homeschooler: Lighting A Fire at Home (CHLAFH) |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Chesterfield/Richmond, Virginia |
| Description: Chesterfield Homeschoolers: Lighting a Fire at Home is a comprehensive homeschool support group for residents of Chesterfield County, VA and the surrounding areas. This is a non-sectarian group, welcoming those of any faith, race or educational style. |
| Requirements: We do ask that CHLAFH members refrain from any and all subjects of a political or religious nature on the yahoogroup. Also, spamming, marketing and/or selling of any kind (personal or business) is not tolerated. |
| Benefits: CHLAFH offers online support and discussion, face-to-face support group meetings, field trip opportunities, park days, learning co-ops, newsletter and much more. We also provide a printable membership card which allows for educator discounts at many area businesses.
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| Children of the King |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Chesterfield, Virginia |
| Description: We are primarily an elementary aged Christian group in Chesterfield with our focus on field trips in the surrounding areas. Our purpose is to provide a Christian environment while enhancing our children's homeschool opportunities.
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| Requirements: As we are a Christian group, new members are to fill out a questionaire which includes giving a small testimony.
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| Benefits: We provide a wide variety of field trips throughout the school year including formal trips as well as casual playdates and parties. We may travel between Virginia Beach, Charlottesville and D.C.
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| Christian Homeschoolers of Caroline County - CHSCC |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Caroline County, Virginia |
| Description: CHSCC is a Christian Organization devoted to Caroline County homeschoolers.
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| Requirements: We require that members have a genuine Christian walk and be involved in homeschooling. This support group is primarily for Caroline County, Virginia and its surrounding area. We do ask that this be group be supportive of one another. |
| Benefits: Monthly get-togethers for Families, Play dates, Field Trips, Yahoo group web ring, Prayer for one another, Biblical Support |
| Cost: None |
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| Christian Homeschoolers of Southwest Virginia |
| Bona Dresch |
| webeforhim@gmail.com |
| 276-523-5134 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Wise, Lee, Russell, and Dickenson counties |
| Description: We are a Christian homeschool support group. We offer gym day, field trips, and some annual events. |
| Requirements: Open to all Christian homeschooling families. |
| Benefits: Support and activities |
| Cost: $15 yearly/family |
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| Danville Area Christian Homeschoolers |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Danville, Virginia |
| Description: We are a Christian homeschool support group that provides activities for children and support for the parents.
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| Requirements: Belief in Christianity
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| Benefits: Meetings, field trips
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| FAMILIESnews |
| Barbi Shirvani |
| Shirvani@juno.com |
| 410-896-4127 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Delmarva/Eastern Shore of Maryland, Virginia & Delaware |
| Description: This is a group of homeschool families who want to encourage each other and share information, events, curriculum, fieldtrip, ideas and to be in service to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Anyone is welcome to join,(although most of us are from the Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia area) Come and participate as we pray for one another and help each other to be a Godly homeschooling family.
NO SPAMMING OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ASK FIRST.
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| Requirements: To be a homeschooler. We also have our own Free cycle group called "FAMILIES-FREECYCLE." |
| Benefits: Because our group is so large with over 300+ families we have been afforded the opportunity to have the larger production companies and resources contact us. This has been a great help in sharing curriculum ideas fieldtrips and information.
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| GEMS Homeschool |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Middle Peninsula - Gloucester - Mathews, Virginia |
| Description: GEMS is a scrambled acronym for "Gloucester Mathews Eclectic Secular." We (mostly) homeschool our children for NON-religious reasons. Our members include families from Middlesex and the Northern Neck, as well as Yorktown, and Williamsburg, in the fine state of Virginia.
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| Requirements: Basic rules: Be considerate, Be Kind, Accept others' ways of teaching. Accept that others belief systems may be different from your own.
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| Benefits: Field trips, playdates, and conversation |
| Cost: None |
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| HEART of Williamsburg |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Williamsburg/James City County, Virginia |
| Description: HEART is local homeschool support group covering Williamsburg, James City County, parts of York County and Surry. HEART is not affiliated with any particular church, religion or political party. Our goal is to bring homeschool families together for activities, fellowship and support. |
| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: We have a weekly e-newsletter during the school months; organize field trips, park play dates, homeschool bowling league, homeschool PE classes, and play-dates at local parks.
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| Home Educators Association of Virginia |
| George Lansing |
| office@heav.org |
| 804-278-9200 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: State of Virginia |
| Description: We are a statewide organization providing information, resources, and representation at the state legislature. We have a full-time office staff and volunteers ready to answer questions and provide counseling. We also offer a FREE magazine and e-newsletter with up-to-date information and encouragement, one of the largest homeschool conventions in the country, a used-curriculum sale and statewide graduation, and an extensive website with support group listings and in-depth, Virginia-specific information on homeschooling, as well as the 1,000-page Virginia Homeschool Manual.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Members receive a teacher's card, discounts to school/office supply stores/our yearly convention, and many other benefits. |
| Cost: Free magazine/e-newsletter/support, $35 yearly membership |
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| Home Educators at Grove |
| Craig and Stephanie Konicki |
| HomeEducators@comcast.net |
| 804-901-0185 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: West End, Southside, Chester, Powhatan, Goochland, Richmond, Mechanicsville, and surrounding areas. |
| Description: Home Educators at Grove is a home school support group originating from but NOT exclusive to Grove Avenue Baptist Church members. Our support group is built on the truths of the Word of God, as we strive as parents, to live in a away that shines Christ. Ages of children vary from preschool to high school. Activities planned include field trips, cultural outings, school enrichment opportunities and social events. We offer a monthly meeting, where parents plan activities, share time, and listen to various topics and speakers. Within our group, we have families that have home schooled for many years and those that are just beginning. We are a diverse group with many ages, races, family sizes, curriculums, learning styles, interests and abilities represented. We have preschoolers through high schoolers, gifted and learning challenged. We hope you will find a place here where you can jump in, get involved and build friendships with others within the Home School community. |
| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Monthly Family Meeting: (moms and dads are both welcome), with a children's program.
Clubs for all ages (chess club, automotive club, sewing club, debate club, Young Readers Book Clubs, Book Clubs for older group, etc.)
Field Trips: On-going field trips throughout the year.
Family Events: Back to School and End of the Year Family Picnics, Holiday Parties, Park Days and Play Groups.
School Enrichment Events: Geography Fair and Science Fair, Variety Show, Field Day |
| Cost: $10 yearly |
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| Home Front Educators |
| Audrey Britt, President |
| president@HomeFrontEd.org |
| 434-846-3767 |
| Cindy Wright, Vice President |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Central Virginia |
| Description: Home Front Educators was formed in 1996 by 4 local homeschooling families. Since that time we have grown to over 150 families serving the Central Virginia area. We are not church-affiliated and are supported solely by membership dues and class fees. We offer weekly classes (Friday Arts & Fun), field trips, support group meetings, and other programs which you may read about on our website.
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| Requirements: There are no requirements of our members. Families who participate in classes (Friday Arts & Fun) are asked to have a parent remain on site with their children and give a minimum of 2 hours per month in volunteer service.
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| Benefits: We have a website where most of our information is posted. We communicate with our members through the website and via email. We offer weekly classes, monthly field trips, play activities for younger children, a resource library, support group meetings, scholastic book orders, recitation/performance opportunities, and other events described on our website. |
| Cost: $25 yearly |
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| Homeschooling in Hampton Roads |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Hampton Roads and surrounding area, Virginia |
| Description: This e-list is a meeting place for residents of the Hampton Roads, Virginia & surrounding area to find companionship and camaraderie for themselves and their children through homeschooling. It is a list to talk about field trip ideas, friendly get-togethers, co-op information, sports, curriculum, learning styles, homeschooling laws, family views of homeschooling, etc. We welcome people of all races, religions and creeds and encourage questions and suggestions on anything homeschooling-related. We have a smaller off-topic list, a sales list, Christian list (prayer requests, church searches, etc.) and leads to specific geographic and interest lists for this large and diverse area. |
| Requirements: The group owner and most moderators are Christians, but this is not a requirement. All viewpoints are allowed in respectful discussions. This is not a physical group - just an e-bulletin board, however many folks use the list as a way to coordinate park days, co-ops, field trips, etc.
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| Benefits: There are many, many years of experience, both in Virginia and elsewhere, especially with all the military in the area. If someone doesn't have an answer, we can probably figure out where you could look for it! We welcome newcomers. Everyone can toss in their experience and opinions in a cheerful discussion. Helpful files have answers to many FAQ's.
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| Homeschooling-Delmarva |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Delmarva, Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia |
| Description: Homeschooling-Delmarva, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia homeschool information, events, resources, support, and yahoo news group.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Information, events, resources, support, and yahoo news group |
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| HomeschoolRichmond.com |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Richmond, Virginia |
| Description: HomeschoolRichmond.com includes up-to-date information about homeschooling classes and events, links to Richmond homeschooling support groups, as well as a calender of fun things to do in Richmond. If you have questions about how to go about homeschooling in Richmond, then this website will point you in the right direction. This is an inclusive website to support all homeschooling groups and families in the Richmond area.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Up-to-date information about homeschooling classes and events, links to Richmond homeschooling support groups, as well as a calender of fun things to do in Richmond.
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| Lynchburg Area News and Information for Christian Home Educators (LA NICHE) |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Lynchburg Area, virginia |
| Description: The mission of LA NICHE is to be the central service providing news and information, pertinent to home education and related activities, directly to the Lynchburg (VA) Christian homeschool community at large.LA NICHE seeks to provide an outlet for connecting families to each other... and to groups, organizations and activities for enhancing their children's Christian education.LA NICHE is designed to offer parents a venue that will assist them in bringing their family the experiences and lessons the Lord has laid on their hearts to share with their children... before they leave their nest.Most importantly, LA NICHE is YOURS: your news, your information, your venue to share ideas, make inquiries, ask questions, and find (or offer) encouragement and fellowship.
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| Requirements: You are encouraged to be active in LA NICHE to make it fit your fancy and fill a niche in our homeschool community. Yahoo! ID and password necessary to join our private Yahoo! Group.
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| Benefits: LA NICHE is designed to offer parents a venue that will assist them in bringing their family the experiences and lessons the Lord has laid on their hearts to share with their children... before they leave their nest. |
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| MD_DC_VA_Educators |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Washington, D.C. metro area including Maryland and Virginia suburbs |
| Description: Teachers, Family and Homeschooling Activities is a clearinghouse for activities, events and field trips for homeschool families in the Washington, D.C., metro area including Maryland and Virginia suburbs. There are lists of links and places to visit with your own family. Please be respectful of differences in homeschooling methods, political and religious beliefs. This site hopefully will help those especially in the military who are moving into Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), Washington DC (DC) and are consider homeschooling for the first time or have been homeschooling for years. Please share your vast knowledge of information with others about activities and educational links.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Resources for the classroom |
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| NoVaCHILD |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Northern Virginia - Vienna |
| Description: "Learning and Serving" - NoVaCHILD (Northern Virginia Community of Home-educators Inspiring Learning and Development) is a co-op in Vienna, VA focusing on monthly unit studies which includes twice a month in-class meetings; one field trip and one community service. We are an all-inclusive group of Home Educators that meets on Thursdays at Vienna Presbyterian Church from 9am until 12 noon with one Tuesday a month reserved for a field trip away from the classroom. |
| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Some of our field trips include: apple picking with guided orchard tour, wagon ride and petting zoo; tour of the Vienna Arts Society and guest speakers from the Red Cross and Peace Corp. A few examples of our upcoming community service projects include: baking an "apple" dessert and delivering it to Sunrise Assisted Living; Lunch for Habitat Humanity (includes tour of building site); and decorating boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
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| Piedmont Area Christian Educators |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Culpeper, Fauquier, Orange, Madison and Rappahannock Counties |
| Description: PACE is a Christian organization which provides support and encouragement to parents who are teaching their children at home and those considering homeschooling. The Word of God, the Bible, guides this organization. In God’s Word we are commanded to “stimulate one another to love and good works” (Hebrews 10:24), “to train up a child according to God’s Word” (Proverbs 22:6) and “encourage one another daily” (Hebrews 3:13). |
| Requirements: All Members must read and agree to the Statement of Faith, PACE Policies, PACE Group Permission Slip, and satisfy your member volunteer opportunities of four PACE Connects points per year.
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| Benefits: PACE offers a variety of activities including monthly meetings, monthly roller skates, teen collectives, beginning and end of the year picnics, International Dinner, Science Fair, graduation, holiday parties, field trips, yearbook team, Swap and Shop and Used Curriculum sale. All activities are dependent on volunteers and based on current membership interest. |
| Cost: $20 yearly |
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| REACH Homeschool Group |
| Wanda Sloper |
| reachwanda1@yahoo.com |
| 540-423-9502 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Orange, Culpeper, Madison, Greene Co, Charlottesville, Spotsy, Fredburg, King George, Caroline Co, PWC, Manassas, Haymarket, Sumerduck, Remington, Dumfries, Woodbridge, Springfield, Fairfax and more, Virginia |
| Description: REACH is Christian led but is open to all regardless of religion, race or politics. REACH's goal is to offer meaningful and educational opportunities for all homeschoolers in the Virginia area. We are a very active group that participates in many field trips and workshops for children of all ages. |
| Requirements: You must be a member of REACH to participate in our fieldtrips and activities. |
| Benefits: We offer many events like the Used Book Sale, Art and Craft fairs, Reading Club, monthly newsletter, yearbook, class rings, Story Fair, Entrepreneur Night, Math-a-thon, Rock Hounds Contest, Book-it, Scholastic Book Club orders, Six Flags program, homeschool Bowling leagues, YMCA PE Program, Playgroup, numerous fieldtrips, teacher workshops, speakers, Homecoming and Formal for the teens, teen club, Graduation, end of year ceremony, back to school and end of school parties, Christmas, Valentines and Easter parties, contests, Girls club, Homeschool Happenings Newspaper, 4-H Club, History Fair, new for 2006 Homeschool Convention and more
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| Richmond Area Homeschoolers |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Richmond, Virginia |
| Description: This is an active inclusive group of Richmond area homeschoolers who share ideas, organize get togethers, and provide general support.
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| Requirements: Commercial announcements (SPAM) are not permitted. Participation is encouraged but not required :)
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| Benefits: We get together in parks and have regular field trips. We have middle school and teen groups as well as clubs (for example, chess). We have annual events including a "Not Back to School Party" in September and a Spring Picnic in March. |
| Cost: None |
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| Richmond Preschool Homeschoolers |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Richmond, Virginia |
| Description: This is an inclusive group of Richmond area homeschoolers of preschool aged children that share ideas, organize get togethers, and provide general support.
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| Requirements: Commercial announcements (SPAM) are not permitted. Participation is encouraged but not required :) |
| Benefits: We have play dates in the park and field trips suited to preschool aged children.
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| Richmond Regional Home Educators |
| Kathleen Lansing |
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| 804-469-4918 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: The Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area (including all surrounding counties) |
| Description: RRHE Mission: To strengthen the Richmond area homeschool community through services and communications that facilitate homeschool families as they teach and train the next generation in the light of Scripture. |
| Requirements: Membership is open to all homeschooling families in Richmond, Virginia and its surrounding counties. While it is not necessary to ascribe to a particular religious faith to be a member of RRHE, it is necessary for all members to recognize and respect that RRHE's mission, perspective, and public gatherings will reflect a Christian worldview. |
| Benefits: - Communication: An online discussion board for RRHE members to communicate issues that benefit home school families.
- Community: Homeschoolers are able to easily network, communicate, and participate in a community facilitated by Richmond homeschool events and the RRHE Forum. An online member directory is also available on the members-only side of the website (members can opt-out their contact information from this directory if they choose).
- Support: Receive and give advice on our forum, share discussions with other members, and learn the latest about your local homeschool support groups.
- Scheduling: Access and contribute to the RRHE calendar, a listing of Richmond homeschool activities and notifications.
- Promotion: The RRHE forum and RRHE calendar are excellent ways to get the word out about your club, activity, sport, class, co-op, and family business.
Sharing: Create your own family homeschool page and photo albums for other RRHE members to view. Let the RRHE community know about your homeschooling experience and learn more about the other homeschooling families in your community.
- Commerce: Buy and sell used curriculum and other items through the RRHE classified section. |
| Cost: $15 per school year |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Midlothian, Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Louisa, Amelia, Mechanicsville, Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Description: RichmondGIFTSNC is a local support group for parents who are homeschooling their child(ren) with physical, emotional, developmental, medical, communication or learning challenges. This support group will meet monthly to offer support, share ideas, and just be there to listen to one another. We have monthly social activity/field trip on the 1st Monday of the month, support group meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, Playgroup on the 3rd Friday of the month, and a workshop/speaker on the 4th Thursday of the month.
We are families living in the Richmond, VA area and surrounding counties. We have boys and girls from infant to middle school ages.
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| Requirements: brief family bio is required to join our yahoo group and will be requested on all pending memberships. This bio will also be used as an introduction to the group.
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| Benefits: We have planned monthly field trips and monthly playgroups. We offer support and encouragement to each other.
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| Right at Home |
| Joyce Guthrie |
| RightAtHome7@aol.com |
| 540-882-3310 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Northern Virginia -- mainly Loudoun County |
| Description: Right at Home has been a support group in Western Loudoun County (Virginia) since 1990. We serve to connect home schoolers through many activities and, we also offer adjunct classes in support of your home education efforts.
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| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Newsletter which serves to connect home schoolers for field trips, classes, soccer, Moms' Night Out, Park Days, etc. |
| Cost: $15 yearly for newsletter subscription |
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| Ronoake Valley Assoc of Christian Home Schools |
| Tanya Reese |
| rvachs@gmail.com |
| 434 636 3062 home |
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| Geographic Area Serving: We service counties on the border of North Carolina and Virginia surrounding Lake Gaston. We are located between Interstates 85 and 95. We meet in Littleton NC. |
| Description: We are home school group that meets weekly on Fridays from Sept to May. We enjoy field trips, workshops, various "Bees", fellowship, Bible Study, and Graduation/Awards Ceremony. We offer Standardized Testing in April. We have a newsletter and email loop. |
| Requirements: There is a membership dues of $15. A Statement of Faith and Liability Waiver to be signed. We do like our members to head up various activities as they feel led. |
| Benefits: Fellowship for the parents and the kids. A time of release and play, laughter and fun. Working out the kinks and finding new solutions for getting the work done. Sharing our lessons learned with each other to lift us up and keep us motivated. |
| Cost: $15 yearly |
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| SHARENET |
| Melissa Riemer |
| SHARENET@att.net |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Northern Virginia |
| Description: SHARENET is the information network of the Northern Virginia homeschooling community. SHARENET issues are emailed twice monthly to subscribers.
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| Requirements: No meetings, no commitments, no fees |
| Benefits: SHARENET also provides information to the homeschooling community through the Homeschool Information Packet, First Friday Fellowship, Curriculum Share, Homeschool Information Exhibit and Support Directory.
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| Special Needs Scout Unit #2250 |
| Teresa Julian |
| jtjulian2003@yahoo.com |
| 434-825-3425 |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Lynchburg, Virginia |
| Description: We have a special needs scout unit for both boys and girls with special needs of any type including but not limited to : developmental, physical, mental, learning, ADHD, Autism, Downs, Cp, FAS and more. We take any child ages 5 and up and we are part of the boyscouts of America. We do everything that typical scouts do we just do it in a way that all can participate regardless of ability or inability .
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| Requirements: Parent or caring adult must stay with child. This is not a drop off. |
| Benefits: The group gives you and your child a safe protecting environment to advance, earn badges, patches, make friends and most importantly have fun. Also gives parents a network of others that understand the hardships of parenting a special needs child.
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| Teaching Our Own Legacy (TOOL) |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Description: TOOL is a non-profit, Christ-centered homeschool group established to provide educational opportunities for our homeschooled children and to encourage and support families interested in home education through practical resources, activities and friendship.
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| Requirements: We encourage you to attend our monthly meetings, so that you are informed of events going on. We also encourage members to plan fieldtrips.
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| Benefits: We provide a newsletter, yahoo email group, and planned field trips. We have speakers come to our meetings on a regular basis, and we have a lending library of resources.
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| The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers |
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| Geographic Area Serving: State of Virginia |
| Description: VaHomeschoolers appreciates that homeschoolers are diverse in their beliefs and backgrounds, but united in loving our children, valuing their education, and treasuring our freedom to homeschool. For this reason, VaHomeschoolers is an inclusive organization and is neutral in matters of politics and religion. VaHomeschoolers enables parents to come together to promote and protect our homeschool freedoms. |
| Requirements: None |
| Benefits: Free benefits include: our comprehensive website including explanation of state law and homeschool resources; the Homeschool Helpline and Helpdesk; Homeschool Group Listings; low-volume announcements email list; information on statewide homeschool conferences and local seminars.
A paid membership comes with many additional benefits including: VaHomeschoolers Voice Subscription- Our bimonthly journal featuring practical information, helpful advice and encouragement from fellow homeschoolers across Virginia; a free online subscription to the Happy Scientist (Robert Krampf) science video and experiment website (a $20 value); a VaHomeschoolers Membership Card useful for obtaining homeschool discounts with bookstores and other retailers; Discounts to our statewide conferences and seminars; a voice in how VaHomeschoolers is run through the annual Member Survey.
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| Touchstones Discussion Group - Alexandria |
| Tom Dabney |
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| Geographic Area Serving: Alexandria, Virginia |
| Description: Discussion group for 5th-6th graders, meeting once a week for 45 minutes on Fridays. Discussion leader uses materials developed by Touchstone Discussion Project (a nonprofit organization founded by faculty of St. John's College of Annapolis(SJC), a "great books" program). Students actively discuss with their peers short, engaging readings. The discussion lead assists students in developing skills, including discussion, critical reading, and critical thinking. Leader completed the SJC Graduate Insititute and Touchstones training for discussion leaders. He has successfully led discussions for 4th and 5th graders at an area private elementary school, including his two children who participate in this group. Hope to see your children there.
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| Requirements: Regular attendance at weekly meetings, held in English at Alexandria residence of my children's tutor. Materials are furnished at no charge. Questions? Call Tom Dabney (703 836 9214 and see also www.touchstones.org). Limit: 6-8 students (currently three).
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| Benefits: Introduction to engaging, short readings of 1 - 1 1/2 pages and the acquisition of fundamental discussion, critical reading and critical thinking skills. The short texts allow the participant to bring her or his experience and perspective to the text, and short individual and small group exercises help the participants develop their thoughts and responses. The favorite ground rules are "No interrupting" and "No raising hands".
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| VA Eclectic Homeschool |
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| Geographic Area Serving: State of Virginia |
| Description: VaEclecticHS is a large, active, fully inclusive list for in-depth discussion of issues affecting homeschooling, and for news about media articles and programs, proposed legislation, research, conferences and other information of interest to Virginia homeschoolers.
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| Requirements: No: spamming, flaming, proselytizing, or partisan politics, and no advertising or selling of anything whether homeschool related or not.
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| Benefits: Discussion, news, and information with like-minded individuals |
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