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Central Florida Homeschool Support Groups

* Brevard County * Citrus County * Hernando County * Hillsborough County, Tampa * Indian River County * Lake County * Marion County * Orange & Seminole Counties, Orlando, Central Florida * Osceola & Polk Counties * Pasco County * Pinellas County * Volusia County

Brevard County

Brevard Alternative Homeschool
A support group for Brevard County, Florida Homeschoolers practicing or exploring alternative philosophies such as agnosticism, atheism, humanism, Paganism, Native American spiritualism or Wicca.

Brevard Homeschool
an active group of homeschooling parents in Brevard County, Florida, offers friendship; support and encouragement; field trips; and book club ordering. We welcome all homeschoolers in Brevard County, regardless of religious or other affiliation. Yahoo Group.

Citrus County

Nature Coast LIFE
An inclusive homeschooling group for Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus County, Florida (Nature Coast). All are welcome regardless of race, religion (or lack of), lifestyle, or educational philosophy.

Hernando County

Hernando Eclectic Home Schoolers Network
Currently, the only groups in the county that offer support are Christian groups, and while we support fully the faiths of all human beings, we feel that other faiths have value as well and here at Eclectic - We support diversity!

Hernando Florida Homeschool Resources
We are a community for homeschooling families in Hernando County, Florida. Take part in discussions with diverse people from all philosophies and levels of homeschooling experience. Join to receive homeschooling resources: websites, link and forms.

Hernando Homeschool Social Adventurers
Activity group for homeschooling families in Hernando County, Florida. This group is a forum to share information regarding new activities and updates on scheduled activities that our members are organizing.

Nature Coast LIFE
An inclusive homeschooling group for Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus County, Florida (Nature Coast). All are welcome regardless of race, religion (or lack of), lifestyle, or educational philosophy.

Hillsborough County, Tampa

Brandon Homeschool Cooperative
A fully inclusive group of families that shares resources, ideas, and support for all methods of homeschooling. There are currently over 50 member families. Yahoo Group

Christian Home Educated Tampa Teens
No membership dues or mandatory meetings. Costs will vary depending on event. For the safety of the kids, NO LURKERS! If you join, please post an intro and plan to participate. We hope to have an active group!

East Hillsborough Home Learning
An egroup for homeschooling families in east Hillsborough County, Florida.

Home School Adventurers 4H Club
East Hillsborough County: including (but not limited to) Bloomingdale, Brandon, Mango, Riverview, Seffner, and Valrico Florida.

Holistic Homeschoolers-Tampa Bay
A list for Tampa Bay area homeschoolers who want their children to have a natural childhood and seek healthy alternatives in play and in life.

Homeschool-TampaFl
This list is mainly for Christian Homeschoolers living in Tampa, Florida and the surrounding areas but we gladly welcome all Christian Homeschoolers in Florida.

JMJ Tampa Bay
This is a list for Catholic homeschoolers in the Tampa Bay Area. The list offers a way to keep up to date with events and news in our area.

LIFE of Tampa
An inclusive support and networking group for home and alternative learners in the Tampa area. We meet regularly for 4H, interactive science classes, and a variety of social and educational programs.

Lutz/Land O Lakes High School Home Schoolers
Anyone can join and get home school information and invitations to upcoming events and meetups.

New Port Richey Homeschoolers
NPR Homeschoolers are excited to announce the start of a new semester of Group Learning Opportunities, fondly referred to as "GLOs", otherwise known as classes.

New Tampa Secular Homeschoolers
We are an open-minded homeschool group in the New Tampa and East Pasco Florida area. We mostly discuss homeschooling but are open to other topics that you might discuss amongst friends. Members come from New Tampa, Land O Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, and Zephyrhills.

Tampa Area Homeschooled Teens
An inclusive group open to the families of homeschoolers age 10 and up in the Tampa Bay area of Florida (Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Manatee).

Indian River County

Indian River Homeschoolers Association
IRHSA is a Christian-based, but not an exclusively Christian organization. We invite you to join our group and enjoy the many activities & events we offer.

Lake County

Four Corners Homeschool Network
A group of Florida parent-teachers, in the Polk, Osceola, Lake & Orange county areas, that supports its members, their children and the growing community through classes and other educational activities.

Golden Triangle Homeschool Group
We are a group of homeschoolers in the Golden Triangle area of Lake County, Florida that meets regularly at the park on Fridays.

Lake County Florida Unschoolers
If you are an "Unschooler" or a really relaxed homeschooler and you live in or around Lake County Florida then this is the group for you.

Lake Winds Homeschool Band
A concert band for homeschooled children ages 9 through 18 residing in Lake County Florida. The LWHSB offers homeschooled children the valuable experience of learning about music, learning to play an instrument, and being part of a group working towards a common goal.

Lakeland Homeschool PE
A Christian based but not Christian exclusive PE Cooperative Group. Yahoo Group.

Secular Learning @ Home in LkCty Florida
A place where all Homeschoolers....(Unschooler, child-lead learning, school-at-homer, just learning about homeschooling), regardless of faith (or lack of), race, family status, or any other thing that can get into the way of support, can go to and feel as though they belong.

South Lake Home Educators
We are open to any home schooling family needing support, despite race, creed, or religion, though most of our members are born-again Christians. SLHE offers numerous activities for grades Pre-K-12. Attendance is not required, so families can participate as they choose.

Marion County

Christian Home Educators
Christian support to home schooling families in Marion County through information, assistance, encouragement, and fellowship by providing a variety of educational, social, character-developing, and extracurricular opportunities in and near Ocala.

Ocala Homeschooling
This group is for homeschoolers, or those interested in becoming one, who live in Ocala Florida and the surrounding areas. We welcome all homeschoolers, regardless of the method used or personal beliefs.

Orange & Seminole Counties, Orlando, Central Florida

Central Florida HomeSchoolers
This group is for homeschoolers ages 10-18 in Central Florida. Group offers a place to discuss classes and curriculum as well as fun field trips, sports activities, community service activities, clubs, study groups and more.

Central Florida Pre Teen/Teen Homeschoolers
Central Florida's original and only teen homeschool group! This group is for homeschooling families with children age 11 and up living mostly in Seminole and Orange counties, but all are welcome.

Disney Schooling Orlando
What is this? A homeschool group who meets at the theme park! List members can post details about when they will be attending the parks and invite others to join them. Out-of-state homeschoolers who may be making a trip to Walt Disney World are welcome, join us to learn about the parks and make arrangements to meet up with fellow homeschoolers during your visit.

HCECF-H.E.A.R.T.S.
The Central Florida chapter of H.E.A.R.T.S. is uniting ALL local home educator volunteers for the good of our community.

HomeEducators Network of Central Florida
Central Florida (Orlando area). We provide mentors to new homeschoolers. We hold classes and co-ops including art, book club, history, science and foreign language. We also meet for social interaction, playdates and fun.

Homeschool Cooperative Educating in Central Florida
An inclusive and eclectic group of home educating families with young children - early elementary age (Kindergarten or first grade level, approximately ages 6 or 7) AND YOUNGER (Preschool or below) in the Orlando area (basically Orange county and Seminole county). Yahoo Group.

Mid-Florida Homeschoolers
A support group for parents of homeschooled children in the Orlando-area. We accept all residents who currently homeschool, or are considering homeschooling, regardless of religious persuasion or beliefs. Yahoo Group.

Orlando Area Unschoolers
All members of this group are required to plan at least one event per year. It could be as basic as meeting at the park or something more complex such as a guided tour and hands on experience at a museum of history.

Orlando Home Educators
Greater Orlando, FL area. A secular and eclectic group of homeschooling families. Offers weekly co-ops, fieldtrips, clubs, and recreational activities. Activities geared toward elementary aged children. Yahoo Group.

Orlando Liberal Homeschoolers
This is a secular homeschool support group for families with liberal political values; we believe in equality for all, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation.

Parkland Homeschool Group
A cooperative group of home educating families. Parkland offers support and assistance to families who are primarily responsible for the education of their children.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Home Educators
SHJHE is a group of Catholic homeschool families in central Florida (greater Orlando).

Seminole Learning Community
This is a group for homeschooling families IN or NEAR Seminole County, Florida. This group is open to families from all faiths and walks of life. All styles of homeschooling are welcome. All ages are welcome.

South Orlando Homeschool Christian Group
South Orlando and Kissimee area. We have kids ranging from ages 1-15. We offer classes, field trips, clubs,testing resources and homeschool guidance.

Volusia Homeschoolers
This is a secular homeschool group for Volusia and Seminole county homeschoolers to get to know each other, share ideas and information and form friendships. The group will include park days, field trips and activities.

West Orange Home Educators of Florida
We are an average size group of Christ-filled families, serving several local cities in the West Orlando area.

Osceola County

Four Corners Homeschool Network
A group of Florida parent-teachers, in the Polk, Osceola, Lake & Orange county areas, that supports its members, their children and the growing community through classes and other educational activities.

LIFE of Osceola
A homeschool support group in the St.Cloud/Kissimmee area. As a group, we hope to promote diversity and tolerance- families of all faiths and lifestyles are welcome.

Pasco County

Pasco, Florida, Homeschoolers Fun in the Sun
Connect with other Pasco, Florida, homeschoolers. Take part in fun and lively discussions while making new friends with diverse people from all philosophies and levels of homeschooling experience. We welcome anyone with an interest in homeschooling.

Pasco Florida Homeschooling Resources
We are a community for homeschooling families in Pasco County, Florida. Take part in discussions with diverse people from all philosophies and levels of homeschooling experience. Join to receive homeschooling resources: websites, link and forms.

Pasco Fun in the Sun Adventurers
Activity group for homeschooling families in Pasco County, Florida. This group is a forum to share information regarding new activities and updates on scheduled activities our members are organizing.

Nature Coast LIFE
An inclusive homeschooling group for Hernando, Pasco, and Citrus County, Florida (Nature Coast). All are welcome regardless of race, religion (or lack of), lifestyle, or educational philosophy.

Trinity Area Homeschoolers of Florida
Anyone living in the Trinity, New Port Richey, Holiday, Odessa, or surrounding areas may join. Thanks and we look forward to meeting you. After joining please check the calendar for local homeschool events.

Pinellas County

Home's Cool Co-op
A small, family oriented, Christian co-op that offers low cost, quality classes for children in grades K-12. Main contact is in Dunedin.

Homeschool Alternatives
We are an ever-growing group of families who come together for socialization, ideas and support. We offer opportunities for homeschooling families, regardless of political, religious or educational beliefs. Our common goal is our children's educational future.

St. Petersburg Co-operative Homeschoolers
A secular, open-minded community of homeschooling families in the Tampa Bay Area. We strive for tolerance, respect and friendship for our children and ourselves. We are supportive of AP parenting and natural family living, and welcome families of all faiths and cultures.

Volusia County

4 Townes Home Schoolers
A homeschool support network for families in the Volusia Co., Florida area. This is a Christian group, however; all are welcome.

PACE Home
Parents Advancing Christian Education is a non-legalistic christian homeschool support group in the central Florida area.

Volusia Homeschoolers
This is a secular homeschool group for Volusia and Seminole county homeschoolers to get to know each other, share ideas and information and form friendships. Yahoo Group.

Volusia Teens
This is a secular group for homeschool teens, living in the West Volusia/Seminole counties, to meet and join in activities both fun and educational.

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