North Carolina Support Groups

Anson and Richmond counties
CHEFS - Carolina Home Educators Family Support
Carolina Home Educators Family Support is a home school support group connecting homeschooling families in Chesterfield, Marlboro, Anson, and Richmond counties of NC and SC. All homeschooling families are welcome.

Asheboro
HARC
Support website for the county of Randolph County

Asheville
AGAPE-Asheville
AGAPE (Acting on God's Authority as Parent Educators) one of the largest homeschool groups in North Carolina. Based in beautiful Asheville, and encompassing the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, our group has a lot to offer.

Asheville
HOME - Asheville
A forum for secular homeschooling families in and around Asheville, NC, loosely associated with the H.O.M.E. (Homeschooling Opens Minds Everyday) group.

Asheville and Weaverville
Quest
A ministry of the Rock of Asheville. Open to all homeschoolers in the Asheville area. Quest meets the second Friday of each month in Weaverville. Come join the fun, but first email us about your homeschool experience, and we'll reply with the details. For more information email us at Tammymc6@yahoo.com.

Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford, Polk, and Yancey counties
NCHE Region 2 Connect
An inclusive, Christian-based, e-mail loop for ALL homeschoolers in the NCHE Region 2 area, which includes: Avery, Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Rutherford, Polk, and Yancey counties in NC.

Boone
HCCHS Student Newspaper
Homeschool student run online newspaper for High Country Christian Homeschool Association

Brunswick County, NC
Peaceful Harbor Homeschool Group Public Website
We are a support group for Brunswick County, NC. We offer co-op classes, field trips, a teen group, etc...

Cabarrus County
Cabarrus County Homeschoolers
A nondenominational Christian support group in North Carolina designed to provide information to families in the Cabarrus County area who are interested in homeschooling and to provide information to our support group members.

Cabarrus County/University City
ENRICH
ENRICH is an inclusive homeschool support group, founded in April, 2001. Our purpose is to support one another in our homeschooling efforts.

Caldwell County
Christian Homeschoolers Offering Information, Connections, Encouragement and Support
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. is a cooperative network of Christian homeschooling families that draws from the gifts and talents of its members to offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities.

Carteret County and surrounding areas
Carteret County, NC Homeschoolers
This is a group for people who homeschool in Carteret County, North Carolina or neighboring communities. Its main purpose is to allow homeschoolers to share information about activities and events of interest in Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Cape Carteret, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, and Havelock, North Carolina and the surrounding areas.

Cary
Cary Homeschoolers
An all-inclusive, secular homeschool support group based in Cary, NC. Membership is open to all homeschooling families in and around the Cary area. We do not require or endorse adherence to any particular belief system, educational method or philosophy.

Catawba County
Ace Homeschool Association
Ace Homeschool Association is a homeschool support group serving Catawba County, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. Our ideals - to represent the homeschool community; to provide a positive socialization environment for homeschooled children; to support and encourage parents in the homeschooling process while providing an atmosphere for exchange of teaching techniques and curriculum information; to keep the group informed of any homeschool current events and information through yahoo group emails; and to provide public awareness of home education; diligence in moral and ethical instruction, educational excellence; and responsible citizenship.

Catawba County, Unifour, and Hickory areas
Parents Advocating Teaching at Home
PATH membership is open to all homeschoolers in the Catawba County and Unifour Area of North Carolina.

Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Homeschoolers
A network of parents and children homeschooling in the Chapel Hill, North Carolina area. Our group was founded in 1990 to provide encouragement, support and enriching activities for our homeschooling community.

Charlotte
Crusaders Home School Group
The Crusaders is a Christian organization that has been established to serve our members through fellowship, educational opportunities, and activities.

Charlotte
Charlotte Mason eLEARN
CMeLEARN is a homeschool group serving families in the Greater Charlotte area. We are Christian families who welcome anyone interested in learning about the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education. CMeLEARN offers an ongoing study of Charlotte Mason for teachers using various resources. Currently, Charlotte Mason Study Guide "A Simplified Approach to a 'Living' Education" by Penny Gardener is being discussed at monthly meetings and through the CMeLEARN yahoo group. CMeLEARN also hosts park days, field trips, botanical garden visits, concert visits, parent's night out, and other activities that are conducive to a Charlotte Mason education. Join this free Yahoo group to start receiving our monthly newsletter via email.

Charlotte
Home-based Educators Charlotte
We are a secular support group for homeschoolers and unschoolers in Charlotte, NC and surrounding areas.

Charlotte
Home Instructors Need Team Support
HINTS (Home Instructors Need Team Support) is a homeschool support group that serves the geographical area of south Charlotte and has been in existence since 1985. HINTS’ goals are to support, educate and encourage homeschoolers. Activities include an annual book fair, an informational tea, library, standardized testing, and choirs. Many other activities are organized annually by members to meet the needs of our students.

Charlotte
Home Instructors Need Team Support
HINTS - Online! If you are new to home schooling or need information on getting started.

Charlotte
Pathways for Learning
Offers Homeschool Group Activities: Academic & Enrichment. Website coming soon!!!

Charlotte/Lake Norman
WINGS
Welcome to the WINGS website! WINGS is a homeschooling support group serving the north Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson areas of North Carolina, both online and off.

Cheraw, Chesterfield, Bennettsville, Rockingham, Hamlet, Wadesboro
Carolina Home Educators Family Support
We are a local support group providing educational opportunities & support for homeschooling families in our area.

Coastal
The Eastern Association of Christian Homeschools
TEACH is first and foremost to meet the needs of Christian Homeschool families by way of information, inspiration, and support in all areas of homeschooling.

Craven, Jones, and Pamlico counties
Heart and Home Educators
A homeschool support group in the Craven, Jones, and Pamlico county area of eastern NC. As a group, our goals are to provide information, encouragement, and support to families who are interested in the alternative of home education. Parental support meetings, a monthly newsletter, workshops, a curriculum advice and support network, new homeschooler's packet, information on local educational opportunities, park days, and occasional field trips are some of the ways we attempt to achieve these goals.

Davie County
T.E.A.C.H. Homeschool Support Group
T.E.A.C.H. Homeschool Support Group of Davie County North Carolina - We are Teaching Excellence, Achievement, and Character at Home! This is a group of Christian Home Educators who have decided to work together to provide information for Home Educators in Davie County NC and the surrounding areas. Our focus is on parent education, organizing enrichment and educational activities, field trips and fellowship opportunities for our Membership. We provide a Newsletter, Directory and a Yahoo Group as well as regular Monthly meetings for fellowship and learning!

Durham
Christian Home Educators Association of Greater Durham
CHEAGD is a Christian homeschool support group serving the Greater Durham area of North Carolina. CHEAGD is an ethnically diverse group, welcoming members of all races. CHEAGD is a Christian group that is open to all homeschool families, regardless of denomination, who agree to honor the Christian principles in the Statement of Faith.

Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem
Triad Homeschoolers
We have field trips, park days, parties and other gatherings A support group for homeschoolers from all walks of life in the Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem area. We require active participation from members. Our activities are geared mainly for elementary-middle school age.

Henderson County
Greater Henderson County Home School Chess
A USCF-affiliated Club, Meets Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:00 pm at East Flat Rock Park, North Carolina. Membership in Henderson County Homeschool Association optional

Hickory
Ace Homeschool Association
Largest group in the area. Lots of activities and events for homeschoolers

Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune/MCAS New River area
East Coast Homeschool Organization (ECHO)
ECHO is a christian-based homeschool group that offers activities, information and support for families. We also have an online support group option for all homeschoolers in eastern North Carolina where members can post events, other information or questions about homeschooling in NC that may be of interest. To join go to www.region11hsers@yahoogroups.com.

Johnston County
Johnston County Home Eduators of NC
JCHE of NC is a Christian homeschool organization formed to strengthen and encourage homeschool families in Johnston County, NC. Membership is available to all area Johnston County homeschooling families who are willing to uphold the ideals of JCHE of NC and comply with the NC homeschool law.

Jonesville
T.E.A.C.H.E
Homeschool support group

Lake Norman and Mooresville
LIFE at Lake Norman
LIFE (Learning In Family Environments) at Lake Norman is a homeschool support group dedicated to serving homeschool families in the Lake Norman region around Mooresville, NC.

Onslow and Western Carteret County area
Carolina Christian Educators
Active homeschool support group for Christian families, serving the areas of Onslow and Western Carteret Counties.

Piedmont
Piedmont Homeschoolers
This group is offered as a means of disseminating news and information of interest among homeschool families residing in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Please feel free to post notices of support group events, curriculum for sale, yard sales, classes, activities, park days, library information etc.

Raleigh
ARCH Assoc of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers
Social, Academic, and Spiritual Support for Catholic Homeschoolers in Raleigh and the Triangle area.

Raleigh
North Raleigh Classical/Charlotte Mason Homeschoolers
Our secular homeschooling group is for those that are interested in, influenced by or are practicing their homeschool with a Classical, Charlotte Mason, Ambleside or a Thomas Jefferson Education philosophy. Our members are in North Raleigh or surrounding areas. Our intention is to help our children develop and maintain social connections and provide a home of support, advice and companionship for our member families. We have park days, field trips, pot lucks, holiday celebrations, book clubs, etc.

Raleigh Area
Generations Homeschool Group
Homeschool Support Group

Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill
Trianglemommies
Welcome to TriangleMommies! As part of The Mommies Network, TriangleMommies.com is a free community for moms in Durham, Wake and Eastern Orange counties, North Carolina. We realize that all moms need local support -- and who can't use another friend? TriangleMommies.com offers a simple way to connect with local moms for friendship, support and fun. Members meet on our private discussion forums to share information on everything from where to get the best haircut to tips on transitioning to a "big kid" bed. Each month, we also offer many face-to-face events for our members, their children and their families. Register today to access our discussion forums, events calendar and more!

Rockingham
Western Rockingham Home Educators
Purpose is to promote home education in all its diverse applications, and to provide support for home educators.

Rockingham County
Reidsville Home Educators
Homeschool group

Snow Camp
Snow Camp Outdoor Drama
Historical Dramas (The Sword of Peace & Pathway to Freedom), Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Little Mermaid and Jungle Book. Call 1/800-726-5115 for dates, times and cost. Special family pricing for historical dramas!

Southeast Triangle Area
Southeast Triangle Area Resources and Support for Homeschoolers
STARS was founded in April, 2000 by homeschooling mothers who saw the need for a group that would provide regular activities and opportunities for homeschooled children in their area of east central NC. The group will function as a loosely structured provider of playdates, activities and field trips that will promote an atmosphere of kindness, respect and tolerance. There are no minimum participation requirements or fees. This YahooGroups list serves as a communication tool for planning activities and discussing homeschooling related topics among its members.

Statewide
NCHE
Regional Support Groups

Statewide
Giving and Getting Information for Teaching Special Needs Children
GIFTSNC, Inc is a non-profit organization. Our goal is to support, empower, guide and educate families home schooling children with special needs through conferences, workshops and family to family support.

Statewide
K12NC Discussion Group
This group is for North Carolina families using or thinking about using the K12 curriculum. We can discuss advantages and challenges of using the curriculum, as well as general homeschool related issues. This board is intended to be positive and encouraging. This is a great place to find other families in your area that are using the K12 curriculum. Personal attacks are not welcome.

Statewide
Carolina Homeschooling
This list is for those that are homeschooling in North Carolina or those that may be moving here and homeschooling. It is for us to get together and encourage each other, talk about homeschooling in NC, meet others near us, etc.

Sylva/ Jackson County
Great Smokies Christian Home Educators
Association for home educators in Western North Carolina

Transylvania County / Brevard area
Homeschooling With Purpose
Our purpose is to provide quality support and classes to families. While our families have chosen to home educate our children we recognize the value in bonding with like-minded families and pooling our resources and backgrounds to provide the necessary bonuses to our schedules. We offer prayer support, Bible study, fellowship, group discipleship, fine arts, PE, and special classes/events.

Triad Area
Tri-County Area Home Educators
Here you will find informational resources to help you with your day to day homeschooling needs. Everything from Art classes to the Zoo can be found on our website. Our objective is to provide the best Support and Information for you the homeschooler in the Triad Area of NC. We are a Christian based organization and because of that we do not exclude anyone based on age, race or religion.

Triangle area
East North Carolina Early Homeschoolers
ENCEH is an inclusive homeschool support group for families in the Triangle area and surrounding communities. We strive to serve homeschool families with young children, who have at least one child under the age of 7. While we cater to the younger set, we are inclusive of older siblings. ENCEH's mission is to offer ideas, social activities and support!

Union County
H.O.P.E. Homeschool Group
This site and e-group exists solely for members to communicate with each other about curriculum, character building, field trips, or anything one is looking for input on. Also posted are schedule changes.

Wake County
Triangle Teens Homeschool Network
Triangle Teens Homeschool Network is a social group for families of homeschooled teens in the Cary/Apex/Raleigh NC area. Our focus is to provide teens with opportunities to meet, interact and build friendships. We have regularly occurring activities and are always on the look out for new and interesting things to do.

Wake county
Spice-line
Spice-line is a christian based loop which provides information and encouragement to homeschooling families. If you have services that can benefit homeschoolers in the Wake county area of NC, please feel free to post them. This list is for established, finished, and new homeschoolers or even those considering homeschooling.

Wake County / Triangle area
NWTeens
Secular Teen homeschool group. This group is a secular homeschool support group for homeschoolers in the North Raleigh and N. Wake County area. We will have weekly get-togethers, and occasional field trips and Mom's night out that will promote an atmosphere of respect and tolerance. This group is for Teens and their families. Siblings are welcome to join some activities, but not all. It's free to join.

Wake Forest/Youngsville
Lighthouse Christian Homeschool Association
Lighthouse is a Christian homeschool support group made up of close to 200 families in the Wake Forest, Youngsville and N.Raleigh area of North Carolina. Through Lighthouse, homeschooling families support and encourage one another, and work together to provide activities and events that enrich the education of our children.

Wake, Johnston, and Harnett Counties
Oasis Homeschool Group
We are a homeschool support group located in Wake County, North Carolina, USA. We are basically in Southern Wake County and have members from Johnston County as well as Harnett County. Our desire is to have a Christ centered environment for our children and be Christ lead in all that we do.

Waxhaw/Weddington
Waxhaw/Weddington Home Educator are Teaching
WWHEAT exists to provide access to helpful information and to offer support and encouragement to those who have chosen the responsibility of educating their children at home. While WWHEAT welcomes all homeschoolers, we approach issues from an explicitly Christian worldview

Wilkes County
Wilkes County Homeschooling Parents
We're more than just a group of homeschooling parents in Wilkes County, North Carolina. We're a family and we share information and experiences on homeschooling, tips and educational plans. As a family, we're there for each other during the good times and the bad times. We support each other through all the experiences and trials that come with homeschooling and raising our kids. We also get together for field trips, family outings, picnics, and more!

Winston Salem
Cultural Sensations Multicultural Learning Center
Our mission is to enlighten the mind and enrich the spirit of your child by providing cultural immersion experiences that will help them to develop new perspectives on life and gain a greater understanding of our global community. Cultural Sensations is not a DAY CARE...it is a multi-cultural learning academy that will allow your child to experiences different cultures and communities of distant lands without leaving the comfort of your own city. Through sight, touch, taste, smell and sound your child will experience distant cultures like China, Africa, Spain and Mexico! They will have the opportunity to learn cultural dances, taste different candies from around the world and even learn how to greet each other in the several languages. For homeschool groups we can have classes during the weekdays!

Winston-Salem
Triad Loving Learning
Triad Loving Learning is an alternative home-schooling co-op for families in the Winston-Salem/Triad area of NC. We are a non-religious, non-political, diverse group of parents that enjoys teaching our children at home. Many of us create our own curricula, which vary in style and methodology, but are usually art-based. Join us!