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Other events and resources

NSCDA-NJ Field trips
Field trips to historic one room school house (circa 1759) suitable for 2nd - 8th grade students. Fee is $125.00 per group Maximum of 20 children. Year round by appointment.


 

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Classes & Co-ops

No co-op information found for NJ.


Christian Business Academy
Offering Business, Stock Market, and Entrepreneurship workshops to home school students on a national basis. Classes are designed in two and five day seminar/workshops which can be presented to home school students in your area. Summer programs are available. Contact Ted Schmidt1-800-972-1108 or info@christianbusinessacademy.com if you have any questions.
All Cities


The Hobby Quest
Aviation Club after school enrichment for kids who are interested in the FUN and EXCITING world of aviation, hobbies and model building. Each young aviator masters craftsmanship skills, learns about the physics and dynamics behind flight, gains respect for their creations and the goals that they will achieve as well as enhancing their intellectual and social abilities. Our entire program is written and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). We offer our aviators a wide variety of models to build. We also build various aviation related science experiments from scratch. The Hobby Quest Clubs are designed for children to take home great flying model airplanes and experiments. Most importantly each aviator will take home skills to last a lifetime through our gateway into the wonderful world of craftsmanship, hobbies and sciences.
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NJ Meadowlands Environment Center
Synthesizing Science and Dance
Lyndhurst


Art, Dance, Music, Acting Classes
Classes
Southern New Jersey, Moorestown and Collingswood




 

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Support

Cumberland
Homeschool Academy of South Jersey (HASJ)
Provides students with classes in academic subjects which parents feel they may not be proficient in. We also provide a Homeschool High School Diploma program, Homeschool Monitoring Program-to assist new homeschoolers in their organization and structure-and Tutoring Program to assist homeschoolers in being successful in their homeschooling adventures. This group includes any homeschool family, regardless of religious beliefs, ethnic background, or financial situation an alternative to schooling strictly at home.


Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties
FreedomQuest Alternative
FreedomQuest Alternative is a diverse secular support group whose members homeschool for many different reasons including academic, religious, philosophical and medical. Given the diversity in our membership, we respect each family's right to choose the homeschooling methods which work best for them as well as the right to discuss those choices openly while at the same time not imposing those methods upon others.


Bergen
Pascack Homeschoolers Organized To Enjoy Better Education (PHOEBE)
PHOEBE is currently a small support group with about 15 families. Our activities include bi-monthly \"Moms\' Nights Out\" at different homes, Family Dinner at the beginning of each new year, and other sporadic events including park days.


Bernardsville
Somerset Hills Homeschooling Group
This is the place where the Somerset Hills homeschooling parents meet. The purpose of this group is to provide a central communication vehicle where homeschooling parents can find the answers to frequently asked questions and share homeschooling news and information with each other.


Camden
Potters Hand Homeschoolers (PHH)
Potters Hand Homeschoolers exists under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Thus, we will be committed to being one in spirit, love. unity and purpose. Our activities will serve as support and encouragement of one another for the discipleship training and education of our children. (Philippians 2:1-4)


Camden
Sovereign Grace Church Homeschoolers (SGC)
We are a support group of about 25 home schooling families who attend Sovereign Grace Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. We sponsor cooperative weekly classes, joint field trips, etc. At this time our activities are limited to those attending Sovereign Grace Church. http://www.sovgracenj.org/


Central Area
Homeschoolers Central NJ
This group meets once a week to offer support to homeschooling families in Central New Jersey. We are not affilated with any religious denomination. We are open to all homeschoolers.


Central East: Metuchen
Believers' Home Education Co-operative
We seek to encourage all current and potential homeschoolers in their homeschooling endeavors and in strengthening them in their Christian walks.


Central East: Old Bridge
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Home Education Group
Calvary Chapel Old Bridge Home Education Group believes that God has given to parents the primary responsibility to raise and educate their children. Therefore, HEG seeks to encourage and assist the parent in this calling through the variety of ways that its individual members enable the group.


Central Jersey; New Egypt, Jackson, Millstone, Wrightstown, Hamilton, North Hanover, Columbus, Browns Mills
New Egypt Homeschooler Support Group
A support group for New Egypt, NJ and surrounding areas such as Jackson, Millstone, Wrightstown, Hamilton, North Hanover, Columbus, Browns Mills and other areas. This group is for all homeschool families and parents in our area who are currently homeschooling or are interested in homeschooling. We will discuss homeschooling issues and plan social and educational events for our homeschool children. All members are welcome to plan and post events for our group and other groups.


Central West: East Windsor, Mercer County
Twin Rivers Library Homeschool Group
Located at the Twin Rivers Library, this group was started in September 2002 by the children's librarian, Nancy Demme. She is very enthusiastic about helping homeschoolers. So far she has organized a Science Fair, an Art Opening, and an International Food Festival. She has also set aside some of her budget to buy materials homeschoolers may request. The group meets once a month and I will post the meeting dates and times on this website. There is never any charge for any activities, events or meetings at the library. All homeschooling families are always welcome.


Central West: Flemington
Hunterdon County Christian Homeschoolers
HCCH exists to provide support and encouragement to Christian home education families. Member participation and contribution is essential to the ongoing success of HCCH. Member families receive copies of our annual directory and a monthly newsletter containing information about co-operative learning opportunities, field trips and other group activites. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month September to November and January to June at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Flemington, NJ at 7:30 PM. Visitors are welcome.


Central West: Somerset County
Somerset County Christian Homeschoolers (SCCH)
(SCCH) membership is open to families who are home educating children in the state of New Jersey and who are in agreement with the statement of faith, statement of purpose, and by-laws of this organization.


Central West: Trenton, Princeton metropolitan area
Homeschoolers Support Network
HSN-We are simply a group of people in the Trenton / Princeton metropolitan area who are teaching our children at home. We network together for field trips, ideas, support, activities, curriculum, and just for fun. In fact, we all love our children and enjoy our families enough to make this rather large commitment.


Cumberland
Loving Instruction in Godly Homes Fellowship (LIGHT)
Desires to provide information, prayer support, and encouragement to families committed to the Biblical principles of home education (Deut. 6:6-9). We seek to edify and strengthen each other in our efforts to build Christ-like character according to the philosophy of education stated in 11 Peter 1:5-8, and to develop spiritually mature families(Col. 1:28) who become salt and light in our communities (Matthew 5:13,14).


Cumberland County
The South Jersey Homeschoolers Support Group
We have no preference to religion, political or homeschooling style. Our meetings are the second Friday of each month (Sept. - June) at The Loyle Lanes Bowling Alley on Rt. 47 - Delsea Drive, Vineland (Cumberland County). The time is 12 noon till 2 p.m. Children bowl and there is a craft class for the under 6 age group.


East Windsor
KONOS Network Support Group (KNSG)
We are a KONOS support group for NJ and surrounding areas that meets for resource sharing, field trips and support. Our meetings, which are held in East Windsor, vary so call for current schedule. We are a Christian group but you don\'t have to be a Christian to participate.


Essex county
Special Angels Homeschool Support (SAHS)
This is a new group, based in suburban Essex county, but serving all of northern NJ. The group is for families who are homeschooling a child with special needs. Currently, we are forming a Girl Scout troop for girls with special needs, ages 5-12, in the suburban Essex county area.


Gloucester
Saint Gabriels Roman Catholic Home Schoolers (SGRCHS)
We are a support group of about 30 families. We hold various activities especially surrounding the liturgical calendar, boy and girl\' clubs, group classes,pilgrimages, field trips, and outings.


Gloucester County
Cornerstone Home Educators (CHE)
A Christian support group consisting of approximately 40 families.We are based in Gloucester County, NJ, but open to all of South Jersey homeschoolers.We offer monthly meetings (CCUMC),monthly newsletter,sports,young men\'s club,Homeschool Connection Classes on Fri.,mom\'s night out,community service


Gloucester County
PACT Homeschool Support Group
An inclusive homeschool group located in Southern New Jersey (Gloucester County area).


Hammonton
Hammonton Home Educators
We all want the best for our children. May Hammonton Home Educators help you and your children on the road to a better education.


McGuire and Ft. Dix.
Military Home School Group (MHSG)
We are a support network of home schooling families with ties to the military bases of McGuire and Ft. Dix. We meet at the McGuire Base Library on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. We host an information fair in August of each year, plan field trips, and have a Friday play day at the Ft. Dix park. Children range in ages from K - 12. Contact b.brown3@earthlink.net for more information.


Medford
Living Water Home Educators (LWHE)
A group of homeschool families from the Medford, NJ area who come together for the support of one another. Each family that homeschools is an independent private school where we have the freedom to instill the beliefs and values that we, the parents, feel are most important to our children.


Morris
Homeschoolers United Biblically (HUB)
HUB is a LSG (Local Support Group) of the North Jersey Home Schoolers Association. We are based in Denville and are comprised of families from towns as far away as Faifield and Lake Hopatcong. HUB is a Christian support group. We have monthly support meetings on the second Monday night of every month in Denville. We also have educational as well as fun field trips. We are a co-operative group, meaning all members work together to organize meetings, trips, and classes to benefit the group at large.


Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties
F.R.E.E. of Northwest NJ
F.R.E.E. (Families Reaching for an Eclectic Education) is an open, secular homeschooling network with members located in NW NJ, mostly Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties. Our members cover the range of homeschooling types & ages; whether you are a newbie or an old-timer, have pre-schoolers or teens, unschool or school at home, you will find the support you need! We currently offer regular playgroup meetings, outings, & an e-mail loop for keeping in contact. If you don't see what you are looking for, just ask! Want to plan a trip or start a class? We are open to all suggestions & will plan as the needs of the group change! Feel free to offer your own suggestions or plan a field trip/class/etc.!


North East
New Jersey Educational Excellence - School at Home (EE-SAH)
We are mainstream homeschooling families from Summit and surrounding NJ towns and counties. A fun group for well behaved kids. Email: HomeschoolSummit@aol.com


North East: Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Hudson Counties and other counties!
North Jersey Home Schoolers Association, Inc
NJHSA-is an open Christian support group of over 300 families. The group is currently organized into 8 Local Support Groups (LSGs). The LSGs are designated by geographic location, covering Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, and Hudson Counties and other counties!


North East: Essex County
Greater Essex County Homeschoolers--NJ
We are a diverse group of homeschooling families who live in or near Essex County New Jersey. Our aim is to provide a way for homeschoolers to connect with other local families; and to share resources, information and ideas specific to Northern New Jersey (and beyond).


North East: Hackettstown
Northern New Jersey Home Schoolers Support Network
NJHSN-This page and the group are set up by a homeschooling teen in Hackettstown, NJ.


North East: Pompton Plains
Homeschoolers in Touch
HIT- We are a ministry of the Pompton Plains Reformed Bible Church in Pompton Plains. You must be a member of the church to be a part of this support group


Northern NJ
Teens, Tweens, and Company of Northern NJ
Several of us were looking for older activities aimed at middle/high schoolers. We have now started a network aimed at teens and their siblings. We try to engage all of the children, but are particularly focused on the older ones, who, many times, get lost in the shuffle. Everyone is encouraged to meet up whenever, not just on meeting days. Teenagers are a social breed & we are hoping to fill this need, as well as get them involved in more formal activities. Members are also encouraged to plan their own activities & events. Plan on hanging out at least a little while after the structured part is done so that the kids can relax with their friends & we can get some downtime with each other, too!


Ocean
Kids for Christ (KFC)
We are a small Christian group of families (~15) and offer some field trips and swimming. We meet at Ocean County Baptist Church and in members homes.


Ocean County
Ocean County Christian Home School Association (OCCHSA)
We are a large Christian support group that encompasses all of Ocean County. We offer many activities including swim and gym programs, talent shows, spelling bees, and science fairs. We meet at Barnegat Assembly of God in Waretown.


Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
Mothers and Fathers Instructing Children at Home (MICAH)
We are a support group that offers a musical emphasis. We have an orchestra and a choir (that competes with Christian schools and wins). We also take field trips and other activities. We are located in northern Ocean County, but also have members from Monmouth and Middlesex counties.


Passiac
Parents As Teachers at Home (PATH-23)
PATH-23 is a homeschooling support group, formed by parents for parents, to support and encourage each other, not just in educating their children, but also raising them with a Christian worldview, and enabling them to go into the world prepared to defend their faith.


Salem
Salem County Christian Home Educators (SCCHE)
We are a Christian support group of about 50 families. We have field trips, Moms Night Out, used curriculum sales, family fun day and picnic, Book-it program, bowling, swimming, roller skating. We meet at churches, diners, or in member homes.


South East: Ocean and Monmouth counties
Fellowship of Christian Unified Homeschoolers (FOCUS)
We provide homeschool families in Ocean and Monmouth counties with Swim/Gym, track-n-field, field trips, promotional ceremony, International/State Fair, Geography and Spelling Bees, Discovery Day, teen activities, drama class, choir, Spanish class, etc. Our Support Group meets the 1st Monday of each month at Immanuel Bible Church, West Farms Rd. Howell at 7:00pm.


South West: Camden and Burlington counties
Catholic Homeschool Association with Papal Loyalty Educating Together
CHAPLET is a Roman Catholic support group for homeschoolers in Camden and Burlington counties in New Jersey. We are open to any family currently homeschooling or intending to homeschool.


statewide
ENOCH of NJ
Education Network of Christian Home-schoolers of New Jersey is dedicated to individual homeschoolers and the local support groups throughout the State of New Jersey.


statewide
New Jersey Homeschool Association
NJHA - A fully inclusive advocacy group dedicated to preserving our freedom to home educate our children.


Statewide
ENOCH of NJ Support Groups


Sussex County
Sussex County Christian Home Schoolers, Inc.
We are a non-profit group of Christian Home Schoolers who live in Sussex County, New Jersey and surrounding areas. We are parents and guardians who are committed to educating our own children in a Christian environment. We meet regularly for our mutual support in that endeavor. While respecting the autonomy of each family school, our purpose is to share ideas, materials, experiences, information, to offer social and comprehensive learning opportunities for our children, and support member families. Collectively, we represent many denominations, but we intend that all of our activities and interactions be clearly consistent with Biblical principles.


Union County
Christian Homeschoolers of Union County
CHUC - We provide support to homeschooling families who are living in (or around) Union County New Jersey.


Warren
Penn-Jersey Christian Homeschoolers (PJCH)
We have about 30 member families from the Warren Cty/Mt.Bethel, PA area. We meet weekly for a gym class for the children with a paid instructor. (nominal fee for member families) Moms meet during gym class for support and fellowship.


Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex counties
Skylands Homeschooling Community (SHC)
SHC is a support/play/early-learning group for parents and homeschoolers in the NJ Skylands area (Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex counties). Children are primarily preschool through 1st grade age, although all ages are welcome. Our mission is to share teaching ideas, help one another with concerns, and encourage friendships for our children. We meet once a week and organize field trips and educational activities.


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