We started this group originally in the North County area of San Diego and want to grow it to all of SD plus South Orange County as well to change the stigma of homeschooling just a little bit.  I have met many parents who feel they have to fit into the typical mold of what society thinks a homeschooler is.  Times have changed and a lot of people are finding out just how cool homeschooling their kids can be and have fun doing it.  Some of the amazing families who wanted this group started are tr …

We are the OC Homeschool Group - living proof that learning outside of school isn't scary, sheltered or difficult. Homeschooling is actually easy; always engaging, sometimes hilarious (and it guarantees you'll never live the same day twice.) We meet every Thursday at Balearic Park in Costa Mesa from 11:30am until 4:30pm. People come from all over Southern California to soak up the sunshine and play with us! All families are welcome here. (Yes, that means you, too!) We are totally diverse: homesc …

No matter where you are in your homeschooling journey (thinking about it, and old pro, or just starting out,) we would love to have you join us! It is my hope that we will have a regular park day, as well as maybe some events that are centered around a specific topic of interest (like butterflies, or the solar system, etc...) Field Trips of all sorts too. This group is open to any and all types of homeschoolers! **When in a group setting, I ask that parents and children use gentle hand when deal …

This group is being formed by staff at the Greater San Diego Academy Charter Homeschool. We want to encourage homeschooling families in the San Diego area to get together to collaborate in many ways: social events, educational activities, field trips, park days, and maybe even by creating co-op groups to share curriculum and learning opportunities. If you homeschool through GSDA, you can get the sign up code from your site admin or by contacting the organizer (a step in the joining process).  If …

This group is intended for moms who are planning to homeschool or who currently homeschool their children ages 0-8 years. The purpose is to provide fun & safe playdates for the kids and fellowship & support for the moms. This homeschooling journey seems challenging! It would be awesome to belong to a fun group of believers where kiddos and mamas can make solid friendships and find support. We can meet at local parks and venues (Oceanside, Vista, and Carlsbad area) for playdates like: storytime, …

Meet other local homeschooling families and work to build a strong support system for each other! (Our members span San Diego and surrounding counties.) We are an active group that provides a variety of ways for homeschooling families to connect, build friendships and create a true community for our member families. We offer weekly park dates, a bookclub for the moms, discussion board, various field trips and events throughout the month.

Are you planning on or thinking about homeschooling your child? Is your child near school age or in the lower grades? Would you like to join a group of families for support, friendship, and fun? This is the group for you! We are families with young kids who are interested in homeschooling/relaxed or unschooling and want to develop a support network for both the kids and parents!

“Life learning is about trusting kids to learn what they need to know and about helping them to learn and grow in their own ways. It is about respecting the everyday experiences that enable children to understand and interact with the world and their culture.” ~ Wendy Priesnitz We are an inclusive group of homeschooling/unschooling families who embrace "child-led" learning. Some of our activities would include: park playdates, home playdates, museum visits, educational tours, beach days, nature …

We're a  Christian home school group & co-op, but most importantly we are a community! Whether you home school independently, or with a charter school , we are here for each other. We do monthly field trips, weekly park days, bible studies, family potlucks, moms night out & co-op classes at a local church. Membership of the group  is maintained by participating in events and contributing to the calendar at least once a month.  Members decide their level of involvement.  You may enjoy all the soc …

"Let's get together, get out and socialize! We welcome all local families near Temecula who are currently home schooling/independently educating their kids. This group will be a great opportunity to plan field trips, playdates and special events so that parents and kids can explore, experience and meet new friends. We avoid drama and no one is left out.

Welcome home schooled teen families! We are a group of families interested in providing fun social opportunities for our teenagers. We plan to let the kids determine what is fun. Ideas include laser tag, Boomers!, beach days, water parks, movies, video game tournaments, hiking, parties, K1 Speed, bowling, maybe even a prom, you name it! We foster a community of inclusiveness, friendliness, respect, and fun. Activities will take place wherever there is fun to be had! We welcome your input and col …

Got nature? It's everywhere, in child-led learning in garden classes at The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle/Harper Branch Boys and Girls Club in Solana Beach. Students K-6 explore, experiment and care for the world around them in our organic garden. Homeschoolers, school groups, scout troops (and everyone else) are welcome. Zero waste crafts and organic snacks. Scholarships available. Teacher Andi MacLeod is an experienced educator and loves to share her love of learning. What people are saying …

We are a group of parents of gifted children and teens in Orange County who come together to offer support, resources, and encouragement. In addition to speakers at our monthly in person support group meetings for parents we will offer opportunities for social interaction with their peers for our gifted kids through activities, field trips, classes and park days. Our Children attend school in a variety of ways and all are welcome whether homeschooled, public, private or unschooled. Parents of Gi …

Renaissance Experiences. 21st Century Skills. Life Mastery. Think Renaissance learning experience.  Imagine apprentice opportunities and programs that develop not only the mind but the heart, body and spirit as well. Picture a proactive community of parents, educators, organizers, mentors, and youth advocates who are enthusiastic about creating valuable learning opportunities and meaningful life experiences to tweens and teens. Sounds like what you're looking for? Let's join forces and togethe …

Looking for a connection to moms practicing attachment parenting? Do you practice gentle discipline and would like to be with other moms that do the same?  Meet others with a desire to parent in harmony with their child's nature and spirit.  Attachment parenting and gentle discipline goes beyond babies and toddlers. The principles of unconditional love and support stay with us and our children as they grow and continue to experiment with the world.  We believe in parenting joyfully, nonviolently …

If you are looking for other Attachment Parenting families in South Orange County, look no further. Whether supporters of breastfeeding and child-led weaning, cloth diapering, baby wearing, or co-sleeping, and continually enriching the all important bond between parent and child, all are welcome here. Our group, founded in 2008, now includes 300 plus families. We have created a special community spirit amongst us as we have shared each other’s company. We meet primarily in South OC cities (Aliso …

This group is dedicated to helping families that are, currently, home educating their school-aged  child(ren) independently.  Families that do not utilize public charter schools/public funds or other "schools" (including but not limited to ISPs, PSPs, Umbrella that require the family to signup under them and follow the school's rules and not necessarily do what is best for the family) are welcome in this group. The primary goal of WR4HE is to help private, independent home educating families bui …

The purpose of this group is to meet other local mommies and their kiddos. A place where we can all have fun, learn and make really good friends.

Give yourself a reason to get out, have your kids meet other kids, play, laugh, and have fun! We are seeking ACTIVE, INVOLVED members who want to get out and spend time together at least once a month. We plan events all month long at different places and different times, so everyone should be able to make it to something. Events include Moms Night Out, picnics, playground trips, library story times, craft days, classes, the zoo, Sea World, the beach, and so much more! Our goal is to come togethe …

We set up this group so that parents and their kids could together discover and explore some of the best natural places in and around Southwest Riverside County. We meet monthly, on the second Friday, at a selected location, and our guide is a ranger or scientist who teaches us about the plants and animals that live there. Our parent organization is the Santa Margarita Sierra Club, and our goal is to give kids a chance to learn about nature and come to love it as we do. We welcome all families b …

Have you ever searched for kid activities in Southern Orange County outside of athletic competitions? In this group we believe in developing the mind along with the body of a younger generation. These activities include story time, yoga, and qigong specifically tailored to the needs and attention span of children and young teenagers. Come and participate in a class with your children as we have fun and learn at the same time

THE ORANGE COUNTY HIKING CLUB for kids, dogs, & family A 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit serving our community "Reconnecting our community with nature!" Welcome hiking kids, dogs, & family, From SUKI REED, OC Hiking Club president & OC Register columnist, www.OC-Hiking.com. Reconnect with nature: Outdoor discovery and urban exploration for toddlers to teens including; walks, hiking, backpacking, camping, picnics, play days, museum days, dog walks, kayaking, and more... Trips, Travel, & Hikes …

I am looking to meet a group of North County families with children ages one to five with an interest in forming a Waldorf play group eventually developing into a small Waldorf early childhood program located in the Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S, Rancho Santa Fe or Escondido area.

"Since we can’t know what knowledge will be most needed in the future, it is senseless to try to teach it in advance. Instead, we should try to turn out people who love learning so much and learn so well that they will be able to learn whatever needs to be learned." -John Holt This is a group of free thinking unschooling families. I encourage all ages to join. We have a wide range of activities including (but certainly not limited to) in house playdates, park playdates, hikes, museum trips, book …

Miss the days of John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Bonanza and The Big Valley? Even the movie Tombstone? All those great westerns. Enjoy the feel of the old west when days were simple. You can even play cowboy and cowgirl for the day. Oak Meadows Ranch is a western style horse rescue and horse sanctuary. Blue Pearl Project is a non profit corporation here to save the unwanted, starving horses and share them with the community and for those who want a horse but can't afford horseboarding and fe …

Join us at The Science Cafe for the latest science served fresh with a side of coffee or other beverage. We meet at venues throughout the SoCal region, doing everything from daytrips to lectures. There's something for everybody! Whether it's attending an exhibit on Mummies in Santa Ana with homeschoolers, hearing an astronaut speak in San Diego, singles going on a daytrip to a MCAS Miramar Air Sh...ow, or science hobbyists learning about what happened to poor Pluto up in Altadena, there's somet …

Providing a forum to bring together parents, professionals and those with special needs to share information, resources, hope and support in order to support and enrich those with special needs and their families. We will also offer trainings and seminars by advocates, doctors, lawyers and other organizations to assist families in navigating the challenges which special needs families face.