Allegan Area Homeschoolers contact: Ellen
Inclusive. Christian. Allegan County and surrounding areas. verified 9/03
HANDS (Hamilton/Allegan Nurturing, Development & Support for Homeschoolers) contact: Lori
KAHSA (Kalamazoo Area Homeschool Association) is an association of Christian families who recognize that the education of their children is the primary responsibility of the parents and who feel compelled to provide that education in the home setting. Support groups available for various needs and geographic locations. contact: Tami Webb
269-345-HOME, P.O. Box 2214, Portage, MI 49081-2214. Kalamazoo, Van Buren and Allegan counties. Christian. updated 04/06
West Michigan Eclectic Homeschoolers is an online discussion group for diverse homeschooling families in west Michigan who do not consider themselves “mainstream homeschoolers.” contact: Denise
Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Allegan counties. Inclusive.
Superior Home Educators is are a bible - based homeschooling group. They have field trips, open swim, open gym, a girls volleyball team, Keepers of the Faith, a newsletter with student writers, chocolate making classes, choir, Mom's Night Out. Contact Shelly Larson at
56230 Bear Lake Rd, Hancock, MI 49930. Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties. requested 11/07
Barry
LAMPS http://www.lampshomeschool.org Classes, gym, once a month field trips and more. contact: Donna
269-795-1019 Middleville, Hastings, Caledonia. updated 7/05
S.H.A.R.E., Inc. School Home Athletic Recreation & Enrichment (S.H.A.R.E., Inc) Christian Home School Support Group offering Enrichment & Academic Classes, Standford Testing, Graduation Ceremony, Spring Formal (High School), Mom's Night Out, Training Seminars. contact: Renee Hawes
269-979-3529, 3669 B Dr South, Battle Creek, MI 49015. Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. updated 04/06
Bay
Bay Area Christian Home Educators, Inc. contact:
989-686-5218 Bay City.
Bay City Homeschooling Support Group contact: 517-893-7608
FLASH (Families Learning And Schooling at Home) contact: 616-781-1069; 21671 B Drive N, Marshall, MI 45068
KEEP (Kalamazoo Eastside Enrichment Program) offers planned educational and recreational activities and is open to all methods of home education. Affiliated with KAHSA. contact: Debbie Greve
6107 N. Sprinkle Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. Christian. requested 09/06
S.H.A.R.E., Inc. School Home Athletic Recreation & Enrichment (S.H.A.R.E., Inc) Christian Home School Support Group offering Enrichment & Academic Classes, Standford Testing, Graduation Ceremony, Spring Formal (High School), Mom's Night Out, Training Seminars. contact: Renee Hawes
269-979-3529, 3669 B Dr South, Battle Creek, MI 49015. Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. updated 04/06
Sault Home Education Association contact: Celeste Bazinau
213-627-9647, 367 Young Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Up North Homeschoolers - Group not yet established. Connie would be willing to start a Christian based home school group for these counties. contact: Connie Jordan
231-539-7631, 1973 W. Van Road, Pellston, MI. Mackinac, Emmet and Cheboygan counties. Christian.
ECHO (Eaton County Homeschool Organization) Michigan homeschool volleyball for girls 5th grade and up. They are also the host team for Michigan homeschool state tournaments. For more information contact Mary Smith
or 517-543-4052 updated 07/05
Eaton Rapids Homeschoolers Field trips, events and monthly playdates. Inclusive. Eaton Rapids and all surrounding areas such as Olivet, Bellevue, Grand Ledge, Potterville, Charlotte, Springport, Lansing, and Jackson.
Emmet
Lighthouse Academy - Group not yet established. Annette would like to organize a Christian based home school co-op based in Harbor Springs. Contact: Annette Wixom
231-881-0885, 202 E Lake, Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Christian.
Up North Homeschoolers - Group not yet established. Connie would be willing to start a Christian based home school group for these counties. contact: Connie Jordan
231-539-7631, 1973 W. Van Road, Pellston, MI. Mackinac, Emmet and Cheboygan counties. Christian.
Clio Area Homeschoolers contact: Janice 810-686-2296
FETCH (Family Education Through Christian Homes) is a Christian-based group. They meet weekly on Fridays for enrichment classes. They also take various field trips throughout the year. contact: Wendy Spencer at
989-725-8987. Christian requested 5/06
Hometeam II is a Christian based Homeschool Co-op designed to provide classes and activities to children kindergarten through high school. contact: Karen Aho
Phone: 248-627-9345. Oakland, Genesee and Lapeer counties. Christian. requested 04/06
LIFE is a christian homeschool co-op where children ages 0-18 meet every other week for 2 classes and gym. All parents (1 per family) are schedualed to work in a class at every meeting. They offer classes such as speech, debate, biology, painting, wood working & drama. Also have monthly field trips & mom's night out. contact: Shannon Hudson
Phone: 810-424-4287. Christian. requested 01/06
Meadows Homeschool Co-op meets every other week, usually in the morning for 3 hours with lunch/social time and optional family activity or field trip. Classes are age segregated and may consist of art, Lego Robotics, yearbook, newspaper, science labs, sewing -- any skills that people are willing to share. Students are all ages. The emphasis is on "stress free" and low cost homeschooling. They meet at the Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, on Maybee Road in Clarkston between Sashabaw and Clintonville Roads, south of the I-75/Pine Knob exit. contact: Laura Sias-Lee
Phone: 248-673-3469. Oakland and Genesee counties. Non-denominational Christian. requested 07/06
Michigan Kids Learn at Home This group is to service Michigan families in Genesee and surrounding counties, who homeschool special needs children or/and adopted children. Special needs and adoption add another layer to the aspect of homeschooling. This is a place to meet other families with similar issues that go beyond the normal issues with homeschooling.
NICHE (Networking and Information Connection for Home Educators) http://the.niche.home.att.net/ contact: Angella
and Ann
Flint. verified 9/03
Tina Cooper is willing to start a Christian support group in Clare County and Gladwin County. Please email her at
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Gladwin Community Homeschoolers is home to any Gladwin Area Homeschoolers. It is a place to meet, share tips, swap books, plan field trips, and share work. contact: Kirsten Fortier
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Gogebic
Northwoods Homeschool Group (see listing under 'Groups Serving More Than Michigan')
Grand Traverse
Live and Learn Co-op is a non-denominational, co-operative, homeschool group serving the needs of Northern Michigan families. There are no requirements to belong to the group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/live_and_learn/ contact: Wendy Barker
Phone: 231-941-2304. Grand Traverse and surrounding areas. Non-denominational. updated 09/07
Superior Home Educators is are a bible - based homeschooling group. They have field trips, open swim, open gym, a girls volleyball team, Keepers of the Faith, a newsletter with student writers, chocolate making classes, choir, Mom's Night Out. Contact Shelly Larson at
56230 Bear Lake Rd, Hancock, MI 49930. Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties. requested 11/07
HALI Home And Loving It support group currently has children ranging from K-5th grade, but welcome all age groups. Meets every other Monday, while parents discuss and plan upcoming trips, exchange websites, ideas and helpful advice, kids play. Once a month fieldtrips. contact: Cheryl Lehman
Ionia. Christian. updated 08/05
Ionia Area Home School Support Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ioniahomeschool/ serves Ionia County and the surrounding areas. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month for a playgroup. Crafts and more will be added to the schedule. contact: Jennifer Dugan
989-855-3070, 306 N. Higbee St, Lyons, MI Ionia. Inclusive. updated 02/05
KAHSA (Kalamazoo Area Homeschool Association) is an association of Christian families who recognize that the education of their children is the primary responsibility of the parents and who feel compelled to provide that education in the home setting. Support groups available for various needs and geographic locations. contact: Tami Webb
269-345-HOME, P.O. Box 2214, Portage, MI 49081-2214. Kalamazoo, Van Buren and Allegan counties. Christian. updated 04/06
KEEP (Kalamazoo Eastside Enrichment Program) offers planned educational and recreational activities and is open to all methods of home education. Affiliated with KAHSA. contact: Debbie Greve
6107 N. Sprinkle Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49004. Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. Christian. requested 09/06
Kalamazoo Homeschool Connection Mom's Night Out, monthly field trips, meetings, scouts, and other get togethers. contact: Kim Patrie
Kalamazoo area. Inclusive.
No Name Newsletter Southwest Michigan Independent Educators are a group of inclusive homeschoolers in the area around Kalamazoo. Their newsletter is edited by homeschooling teen and covers sports, 4H, events, and news in the area. verified 5/04
S.H.A.R.E., Inc. School Home Athletic Recreation & Enrichment (S.H.A.R.E., Inc) Christian Home School Support Group offering Enrichment & Academic Classes, Standford Testing, Graduation Ceremony, Spring Formal (High School), Mom's Night Out, Training Seminars. contact: Renee Hawes
269-979-3529, 3669 B Dr South, Battle Creek, MI 49015. Barry, Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties. updated 04/06
Kalkaska
Kalkaska Homeschool This is a new start-up group for families in the Kalkaska area that would like to collaberate on activities, exchange ideas, and support each other's endeavors. This is not a religion-based group and all homeschoolers in the Kalkaska area are welcome. Will have regular meetings as soon as enough people are involved. contact: Jaime
Northwest Connections contact: Connie Kline
616-458-1079 Meets at Westland CRC, Grand Rapids, MI. Christian. 947 Park SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Christian. Inclusive. verified 9/03
Resurrection Life Homeschool Support Group contact: Carrie
616-878-3641 Grand Rapids
West Michigan Eclectic Homeschoolers is an online discussion group for diverse homeschooling families in west Michigan who do not consider themselves “mainstream homeschoolers.” contact: Denise
Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Allegan counties. Inclusive.
Keweenaw
Superior Home Educators is are a bible - based homeschooling group. They have field trips, open swim, open gym, a girls volleyball team, Keepers of the Faith, a newsletter with student writers, chocolate making classes, choir, Mom's Night Out. Contact Shelly Larson at
56230 Bear Lake Rd, Hancock, MI 49930. Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties. requested 11/07
FAITH (Faithfully Assisting In Teaching Homeschoolers) This homeschool group provides classes, activities, field trips, commencement and sports for homeschool families. contact: Deanna
Phone: 810-664-8814 updated 04/06
GLANCE (Greater Lapeer Area Network of Christian Home Educators) contact: 810-664-8422
Hometeam II is a Christian based Homeschool Co-op designed to provide classes and activities to children kindergarten through high school. contact: Karen Aho
Phone: 248-627-9345. Oakland, Genesee and Lapeer counties. Christian. requested 04/06
Seeds of Faith offers a homeschool co-op, newsletter, children's activities, monthly support meetings and email list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SeedsFaith/. contact: Chris Schultz, 810-724-6016
, Pam Amell 248-628-4355, Doreen Haupt 810-798-8519, PO Box 179, Dryden, MI 48428 Christian. updated 05/05
L.I.F.E. (Lenawee Involved in Family Education) is a non-denominational Christian homeschool support group that exists to support Christian homeschooling families in matters of common interest, including legal information, educational resources, and motivation/training for both parents and their children. LIFE is the largest homeschool group in Lenawee county (125+ families) and has been serving homeschool families for over 10 years. contact: LIFE Board at 517-423-3196 or
, P. O. Box 1034, Adrian, MI 49221. Lenawee and the surrounding counties and Northern Ohio. Christian. requested 03/05
CHOICE - Wide age and experience range that meets regulary for educational, enrichment, social events and field trips. contact: Mary Beth Jackson at 810-231-1896 or
7545 Setters Pointe Drive, Brighton, 48116. Livingston and Oakland counties. Christian.
Howell Athletic Association of Christian Homeschoolers (HAACH) is an organization created to serve the athletic needs of homeschooled children in the greater Howell, Brighton, Pinckney area. A Christian, interfaith organization providing competitive sports in a Christian atmosphere. They are currently registering for Fall/Winter sports in boys basketball and girls volleyball. Look forward to Spring 2005 with baseball and softball for boys and girls. contact: Kathie Marshall at 734-878-0130 or
verified 11/04
LAUNCH (Livingston Area UNschoolers and eClectic Homeschoolers) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LAUNCH/. For unschoolers and eclectic homeschoolers in the Livingston County area. A group requiring active participation. All ages are welcome. verified 11/03
Learning in a Family Environment (LIFE) welcomes all homeschooling families in Livingston county in Lower Michigan. They have monthly field trips, Back-to-School picnic, Mom's Night Out, preschool program, kids clubs and junior high activities. contact: Amy Kennedy at 517-672-1712 or
http://lifehomeschooling.pbwiki.com Livingston County. Inclusive.
South Lyon Area Schoolers at Home (SLASH) offers a parent support network as well as recreational and educational opportunities for at-home learners. SLASH has field trips, playdates, craft days, parent coffee nights, co-op classes, family fun nights, bi-monthly newsletter, community service opportunities, and more. All ages and homeschooling styles are welcome. Members must reside in the South Lyon Community School District* and either be currently homeschooling or planning to homeschool within the next year. Participants must participate in at least 1 in-person activity every quarter and help facilitate at least 1 event each year in order to maintain active membership. Members are encouraged to set up activities, events and field trips that will enhance the group. Membership application and yearly membership dues ($12) are required. contact:
*The South Lyon Community School District is found in the southwestern corner of Oakland County, Michigan and covers approximately 88 square miles in parts of Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties. Inclusive. requested 12/05
Up North Homeschoolers - Group not yet established. Connie would be willing to start a Christian based home school group for these counties. contact: Connie Jordan
231-539-7631, 1973 W. Van Road, Pellston, MI. Mackinac, Emmet and Cheboygan counties. Christian.
Macomb
FAITH Homeschoolers of Macomb is an online homeschool support group for Christian families in Macomb County. It is a place for planned, informal playdates, local educational event information, scheduled fieldtrips & Christlike support. contact: Laura
Macomb. Christian. updated 09/06
LIFE Support Network contact:
14560 Hillsdale Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Macomb and Oakland
Macomb County Christian Homeschoolers contact: Shelly Mabe
A relaxed Christian group of parents and children who get together to socialize, commiserate and collaborate for and about homeschooling. They have regular park days, outings and field trips, a monthly parent's night out and also share information and chat. Christian
SE Michigan Well Trained Mind http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SEMI-WTM/ This discussion group serves homeschooling parents in SE Michigan, providing online communication and connections with other WTM/Classical families or those interested in implementing WTM/Classical ideas. They offer a forum for discussion of classical education as well as notice, discussion and planning of events in the SE Michigan area. Homeschoolers are invited to exchange information, ideas and resources. Activities are currently centered in Macomb County.
Marquette Independant Learner's Cooperative (M.I.L.C.) is a new support group for homeschool families offering a variety of activities such as mom's night out, fieldtrips, play and learn groups and fellowship with fellow homeschoolers. Marquette and surrounding areas. contact: Christy Oliver
Phone: 906-226-4519 newly forming group 04/06
Marquette Pagan Homeschoolers is a new support group accepting homeschoolers of all types, whether you are using the Charlotte Mason Method, Unschooling, School-at-home, etc. Marquette and surrounding areas. contact: Jamie
Pagan. newly forming group 04/06
CACHE Cadillac Area Christian Home Educators - Field trips, educational enrichment classes, Bible study, newsletter, mentors for new homeschooling families and more! Contact: Yolonda Wiers
8358 W Whispering Pines Circle, Lake City, MI 49651
Phone: (231)394-0159 Wexford and Missaukee. Christian. requested 03/06
Homeschooling Opportunities for Parent Educators (HOPE) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wexareahope is a strictly Christian group of homeschoolers who get together regularly for field trips, studies and support. contact: Heather Strom
Phone: 231-779-1219. Missaukee and Wexford counties. Christian. requested 09/05
Covenant LIFE (Leading Individuals For Eternity) contact: Gary & Doriann
231-893-8050 Muskegon. Christian.
Lake Michigan Home School Connection, Inc. offers homeschool support (field trips, moms nights, teen nights, social events, etc.), weekly classes, and a band and orchestra program. They are distinctly Christian in nature, but are open to anyone who will respect that distinction. contact: Brenda Hoffman
PO Box 433, Grand Haven, MI 49417, Phone: 231-343-8647. Muskegon, Ottawa and Newago counties. Christian. requested 02/06
THEO (see listing under Ottawa County)
West Michigan Eclectic Homeschoolers is an online discussion group for diverse homeschooling families in west Michigan who do not consider themselves “mainstream homeschoolers.” contact: Denise
Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Allegan counties. Inclusive.
Lake Michigan Home School Connection, Inc. offers homeschool support (field trips, moms nights, teen nights, social events, etc.), weekly classes, and a band and orchestra program. They are distinctly Christian in nature, but are open to anyone who will respect that distinction. contact: Brenda Hoffman
PO Box 433, Grand Haven, MI 49417, Phone: 231-343-8647. Muskegon, Ottawa and Newago counties. Christian. requested 02/06
CHOICE - Wide age and experience range that meets regulary for educational, enrichment, social events and field trips. contact: Mary Beth Jackson at 810-231-1896 or
7545 Setters Pointe Drive, Brighton, 48116. Livingston and Oakland counties. Christian.
Faith Homeschool Hometeam provides Co-op classes bi-weekly as a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Waterford, Michigan. All are welcome. contact: Natalie Darden
Waterford. Christian. requested 12/05
Heritage Home Schoolers is a homeschool support group co-op for Woodside Bible Church members and/or regular attendees. contact: Woodside Bible Church office for more information 248-689-2015 or
Holy Spirit Home School Group Meetings and activities are open to any local home schooling families, or to those considering home schooling. Non-Catholics are welcome, though some of their activities specifically involve the Catholic faith. contact: Church of the Holy Spirit office for more information 248-887-5364
Hometeam II is a Christian based Homeschool Co-op designed to provide classes and activities to children kindergarten through high school. contact: Karen Aho
Phone: 248-627-9345. Oakland, Genesee and Lapeer counties. Christian. requested 04/06
Lake Orion Christian Homeschoolers contact: Jessica Ureel
verified 11/03
LIFE Support Network (see listing under Macomb County)
Meadows Homeschool Co-op meets every other week, usually in the morning for 3 hours with lunch/social time and optional family activity or field trip. Classes are age segregated and may consist of art, Lego Robotics, yearbook, newspaper, science labs, sewing -- any skills that people are willing to share. Students are all ages. The emphasis is on "stress free" and low cost homeschooling. They meet at the Sashabaw Presbyterian Church, on Maybee Road in Clarkston between Sashabaw and Clintonville Roads, south of the I-75/Pine Knob exit. contact: Laura Sias-Lee
Phone: 248-673-3469. Oakland and Genesee counties. Non-denominational Christian. requested 07/06
OCHS (Oakland County Homeschool Group) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ochs All in the area are welcome to join and participate, activities are centered in the southern half of Oakland county. For activities in Northern Oakland County, check out the "sister" group REACH Homeschool. Contact: Joy
Secular. verified 04/04
Pontiac Homeschool Group Connecting Pontiac homeschoolers to make friends, share ideas, have discussions, organize field trips, etc. Pontiac area. Christian principles.
Queen of the Family Homeschool Group is a Catholic homeschool group offering opportunities for families to meet and participate in Holy Mass, service projects, classes, field trips, feast day celebrations, and mothers' support meetings. They meet in and around Oxford. Contact: Andrea Skinner at 248-693-1378. requested 08/07
REACH Homeschool (Restoring Education And Cherishing Home) We are an inclusive group open to anyone homeschooling for any reason with any method. This forum will be used to share events, information and support. Discussions regarding methods and philosophies are welcome but because we value and respect the different educational philosophies and diverse religious views of our members, we require acceptance and toleration of all members.
While REACH has members from all over Oakland County, it seems most activities are centered in the mid to northern part of the county. For activities in Southern Oakland County, check out our "sister" group OCHS. Contact: April Morris
. http://groups.yahoo/group/reachoakland/ Inclusive. verified current
Rochester Homeschool Connections contact: Tarla 248-693-9223 or
or
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RHSC/ Rochester and surrounding communities. verified 7/03
South Lyon Area Schoolers at Home (SLASH) offers a parent support network as well as recreational and educational opportunities for at-home learners. SLASH has field trips, playdates, craft days, parent coffee nights, co-op classes, family fun nights, bi-monthly newsletter, community service opportunities, and more. All ages and homeschooling styles are welcome. Members must reside in the South Lyon Community School District* and either be currently homeschooling or planning to homeschool within the next year. Participants must participate in at least 1 in-person activity every quarter and help facilitate at least 1 event each year in order to maintain active membership. Members are encouraged to set up activities, events and field trips that will enhance the group. Membership application and yearly membership dues ($12) are required. contact:
*The South Lyon Community School District is found in the southwestern corner of Oakland County, Michigan and covers approximately 88 square miles in parts of Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties. Inclusive. requested 12/05
C.H.E.E.R. contact: Stacy Rosin at 989-344-0622, Linda Gall at 989-732-7998 or Sherry Castle at 989-732-6016 Meetings are held at Gaylord Evangelical Free Church. Gaylord and the surrounding areas. Christian verified 4/04
Ottawa
Christian PATH, Inc. (Parents As Teachers At Home) Allendale, Grandville, Hudsonville, Jamestown, Jenison and Zeeland. contact:
verified 8/05
Lake Michigan Home School Connection, Inc. offers homeschool support (field trips, moms nights, teen nights, social events, etc.), weekly classes, and a band and orchestra program. They are distinctly Christian in nature, but are open to anyone who will respect that distinction. contact: Brenda Hoffman
PO Box 433, Grand Haven, MI 49417, Phone: 231-343-8647. Muskegon, Ottawa and Newago counties. Christian. requested 02/06
THEO (Tri-Cities Home Education Organization, Inc.) contact: Sandy Cott
616-846-0905 Ferrysberg, Grand Haven, Muskegon, Nunica, Spring Lake, Twin Lake, West Olive, and surrounding areas.
Group based on Biblical principals. verified 8/05
West Michigan Eclectic Homeschoolers is an online discussion group for diverse homeschooling families in west Michigan who do not consider themselves “mainstream homeschoolers.” contact: Denise
Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Allegan counties. Inclusive.
