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Liahona
http://ochomeschooling.com/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.
 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.
Informational Email List: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOCHS-INFO/
Bay Shore Homelearners
http://www.bayshoreeducational.com/homeschoolers.html
BayShore Homeschoolers is a support group open to all homeschoolers (or
those interested), regardless of faith, ethnicity, lifestyle and/or philosophy
of education. The homeschoolers involved in this group follow various
paths from families who file the R-4 to those enrolled in public programs
and other private ISPs.
South County Kids
South Orange County, CA
Contact: Clare Collins
Email: kennethacollins1@cox.net
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthCountyKids/
Inclusive homeschool support group. We embrace diversity within our membership
including cultural, religious, ethnic and homeschooling technique. South
County Kids meets weekly at public parks, museums and community centers.
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.
http://www.freewebs.com/rainbowkidshomeschoolers/index.htm
Dragon Tree Home Learners
http://members.aol.com/psoroosh/dragontree/
http://vilter.us/dragontree/
Dragon Tree Home Learners meets weekly for play and conversation. Most
members are from Orange County. 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. However, some of the activities that have been
offered, at the urging of the children, are: candlemaking, papermaking,
bubble shapes, origami, woodworking , electronics, and soldering. We meet
every Wednesday at El Dorado Park in Long Beach (605 freeway, Willow Street
offramp, left on Studebaker, left into park, near playground/stage area).
We generally meet from around noon until dark during the winter and we
often stay late and have an evening cookout and campfire during the summer.
For further information, contact Pam Sorooshian at
pamsoroosh@mac.com or Jocelyn Vilter at jocelyn@vilter.us.
West Orange County Homeschooling Group
This is an inclusive, member directed group of home schooling families.
Our families are diverse in their methods and styles of home education
and all are welcome to participate. We meet weekly for park days and field
trips. The West Orange County Homeschooling Group is located in Southern
California. The majority of our members reside in Huntington Beach, Fountain
Valley, Garden Grove, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Santa Ana
and surrounding cities. To join, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/westoc-hs/
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. http://www.cheaofca.org
Orange County Homeschool Playgroup
Open to homeschoolers who wish to meet other families in coastal Southern
California. See: www.freewebs.com/chepplaygroup
SOCCO
South Orange County Christian hOmerschoolers
A Christian homeschool support group that gathers for fellowship in the
Lord Jesus Christ. SOCCO has a heart for encouraging families doing independent,
Biblically based home education. SOCCO endeavors to meet each other's
needs through as many various programs as our members make possible, for
all the homeschool years, pre-k through high school. See Website for more
information: http://www.ochomeeducation.com/socco/
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. For more information, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolingCOC/.
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. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SecularHomeEducators/
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
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! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCHomeschoolEvents/
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. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GiftedOC/
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.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LivetoLearn/
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
Orange County Home Schooled Teens
Group of homeschooled kids in Orange County looking to get together and
hang out. Meet at Disneyland, the Beach, the Movies, whatever... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hsOCteens/
Disney Schooling
Got passes? Wanna go? Let's have a park day at the park - the theme park
that is! Go to : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disneyschooling/
to sign up!
Lego Blocks Club
Mondays at 2 – 4pm – Dinosaur Park, Laguna Hills
A club for homeschoolers to get together and play with Lego blocks. Meet
at the picnic tables. Lego blocks are provided, and you are also free
to bring your own as well! Snacks are provided! Please call Kim Phillips
for more info: (949) 349-9233
Serene Living
South Orange County
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sereneliving
Homeschool and parenting support group. Serene Living is a community of
homeschool families looking for a place to support their parenting goals.
We provide an atmosphere where children/teens treat other children with
respect and kindness, a place where everyone feels welcome. Because friendship
is year round, we meet throughout the year at parks that have sports facilities
for older children/teens and a playground for their younger siblings.
Parents are encouraged to sponsor field trips, workshops, etc. This group
is based and meets in San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente,
and Dana Point but all are welcome to join us.
Harry Potter Kids Club
http://groups.yahoo.com:80/group/HarryPotterKidsClub/
A fan club primarily for homeschooled Kids in Orange County, CA (though
everyone is welcome!), to discuss and engage in all things related to
Harry Potter.
Homeschool Tennis Match Up of Orange County
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tennismatchup/
Have a tennis buff but can't find a suitable partner? Or just want to
expand your tennis contacts? This group was established to assist homeschoolers
of Orange County California find tennis partners. Information is shared
about instructors, classes, leagues, facilities, and clubs. All members
can post messages, events on the calendar, and update group database,
links and files. You're sure to expand your tennis contacts for both recreational
and competitive tennis connections. This is a fun and casual community
setting to enjoy the game of tennis. All skill levels from first time
beginners to experts are encouraged to join. No need to be game ready.
There are many fun games for first time beginners to play.
HBHS Parkday
Huntington Beach Homeschool Christian Parkday Support Group enjoys monthly
parkdays and other special events like Moms night out, and field trips,
Dads day out, as well as restaurant outings throughout the school year
and into the summer months as well! Their desire is to come together with
prayer and Christian fellowship to build each other up with our faith
in Jesus Christ. Anyone interested can join by emailing their complete
email address to: mkhakbaz@verizon.net
 South Coast
Christian Home Educators Ministry
A support group located in southern Orange County, with a current membership
of over 225 families. Find out more by visiting www.scchomeeducators.org.
South Orange County Unschool Park Day
When: First meeting, Monday October 29th at noon-ish 'til whenever...at
least 5pm, and every Monday thereafter Where: San Gorgonio Park, 2900
via San Gorgonio, San Clemente, 92672 - Use Google Maps, just "google"
"Via San Gorgonio, 92672" and it'll come up Who: Orange County, South,
Organic Learners, or "OCSOL" Organic: developing in a manner analogous
to the natural growth and evolution characteristic of living organisms;
arising as a natural outgrowth OCSOL is a group organized to help suport
unschooling families in South Orange County, California. We endeavor to
be an inclusive group. We hope to have diversity of beliefs in most areas
(political, religious, etc.), while having in common our belief in unschooling
or other very relaxed styles of homeschooling. More traditional homeschooling
families, or parents of young children, interested in experiencing and
exploring unschooling will also be welcome. This group will not likely
be a place where more overtly school-ish things (forced learning) are
endorsed, or indulged.
Orange County Classic Literature Colloquium
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OCCA_CLC/
Want to read some great books and discuss what you've learned? Want to
share your discoveries with others? Join this reading group! This group
meets the first Monday of the month in Anaheim. They are open to anyone
that wants to read great books for the pure joy of it. All ages are welcome.
Life Long Learning
Once a week Park day in Irvine. (attendance is NOT required) If you are
considering (or currently) homeschooling and looking for some local playmates
and pals in OC- please join. Share ideas on different styles of developing
lifelong learners- ourselves and our children! Secular (non-religious,
but not lacking spirit; rather open to all beliefs and faiths).
http://groups.yahoo.com:80/group/lifelonglearninginOC
Irvine Home Schoolers
A group of homeschoolers who live in or near Irvine, CA. Park days on
Tuesdays mid-afternoon in Irvine and on Fridays early-afternoon in Lake
Forest. Discuss curriculum, testing, and anything else that comes up related
to homeschooling.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Irvinehomeschoolers/
Practically Homeschooling
For Christian families who have decided to home school, but their children
are still quite young. www.practicallyhomeschooling.com
Homeschooling for Toddlers Group
Once a month meetingsin Irvine to discuss ideas on creating a learning
environment for our young kids. For more information visit www.homeschoolingorangecounty.blogspot.com
Little Way Catholic Homeschool Group
For families with elementary-school-aged kids, Little Way Catholic Homeschool Group meets every Friday at a local park to share tips, advice, curriculum reviews and more, while the kids play. As Catholics, they also help one another with ideas for keeping your home in harmony with the liturgical year and celebrating special holy days. Plus, they enjoy field trips and other educational opportunities together. http://littlewaycatholichomeschoolers.blogspot.com
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