Co-op/Community/Activity Groups

This page lists co-ops and groups which meet regularly. They range from informal (a small pod of families) to formal (larger group with an administrative structure and specialized teachers), specific (e.g. meeting for nature hikes) to general.

Some groups do not have an official web presence - you may be able to find these by checking with a larger homeschool group such as HEART, or inquiring online at San Mateo/Peninsula Homeschoolers Facebook Group and SF Bay Area Homeschoolers Facebook

Academics/Classes

A T.E.A.M Homeschool Community	Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, San Jose, San Mateo	Various subjects for Pre-K to 12th. Secular. Classes offered three days a week.
Bean In Nature - Marissa Bean Nature Programs	San Mateo and San Jose	Explore subjects like science, math, poetry, art, geography, history and environmental stewardship through nature. Different programs for 3 to 18 years. Secular. Meets weekly.
Classical Conversations	Redwood City, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Francisco. Use their Community Search to find a location.	Nationwide network with their own curriculum framework. Meets once a week, day varies by location.
Emmaus Road	San Jose	Various subjects, focused on high school. Christian, but does not require statement of faith of students. Meets once to twice a week, depending on the class, usually Tuesdays and Fridays.
Environmental Volunteers - Homeschool Fridays	Palo Alto and adjacent parks	Environmental exploration for 6-11 years old, mostly in Palo Alto or South Bay. Secular. Monthly on Friday.
HEART Academy	San Jose	Various subjects offered for 3rd-12th grade, including special needs. Some extracurriculars open to all families. Meets weekly on Fridays.
Live Oak Academy	Santa Clara	Various subjects for K-12, classical focus. Christian. Meets twice a week for elementary, three times a week for middle and high. Families may also sign up for specific classes rather than the full day.
PETRA	Cupertino	Bible study for mothers with unit studies (history-intensive) for students. Meets every Thursday during school year.
Pioneer Family Academy	San Jose, Campbell	Classes from preschool to high school. Meets every Thursday during school year.
Promises Online Academy	All California	Online classes, independent study, dual enrollment.
Quantum Camp - Homeschool	Online/as arranged	Math and Science classes from elementary to high school. Constructivist, secular. Formerly met in Palo Alto, but now online - families can gather a cohort and schedule synchronous learning sessions together, lab kits will be mailed.
True Roots Nature - Homeschool Program	San Jose and other South Bay nature parks	Homeschool supplemental program for preschool to 5th grade. Multi-subject, project-based learning. Secular.

Clubs

American Heritage Girls (AHG)	Redwood City and several South Bay locations	Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. Troop meets weekly, although groups may meet on specific days for activities.
Calvary San Mateo - Study Hall	San Mateo	Supports Christian families currently or interested in homeschooling. Hosts a study hall which is open to all. Study Hall meets once a week, other activities vary.
CHARM - A Charlotte Mason group	San Francisco	A Charlotte Mason homeschool community that aims to connect with the wonder of God in creation and culture. Meets weekly on Fridays.
Children's Choir/Handbell Choir - CCMIW	Daly City	Children's and Handbell Choir for K5-6th grades. Meets weekly on Thursdays.
Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior (GEMS)	Palo Alto	Club for K-8th girls to grow to love and serve Jesus, as well as develop friendships with other girls and counselors. Meets weekly on Sunday afternoons.
Main Street Scholars - Clubs	Half Moon Bay	Main Street Scholars offers micro-school for grades 7-12, but its clubs are open to all (with fee). Secular. Meeting frequency varies by activity, usually weekly.
Trinity Presbyterian - Worship Arts	San Carlos	Chancel Bells - High school and up. In previous years, they also offered a children's choir for K-3rd grades.

Private School Satellite Programs (PSPs)

Some PSPs can help members find community. The following PSPs are local and have experienced directors who can organize or suggest additional opportunities to meet.

Kings Academy PSP	Sunnyvale	Support for grades K-12. Linked to The Kings Academy (TKA) in Sunnyvale. PSP students in good standing may participate in TKA extracurricular activities and enroll in TKA courses on campus (space permitting). To participate in high school athletics, PSP students must be enrolled in 20-semester credits of TKA courses.
Ocean View PSP	Half Moon Bay	Suggestions for classes and resources, especially coastside. K-8th students. Oceanview PSP is directed by a HEART member, Hannah, who has years of experiencing homeschooling her own family and mentoring others. Her philosophy is that anyone can homeschool, and she looks forward to helping families explore the freedom of homeschooling.
Peach Blossom PSP	South Bay	Field trips, suggestions for classes. Supports K-12th students. Stephanie has a wealth of experience both in homeschooling her own children (now graduated) and helping other families navigate the homeschooling landscape. er website has valuable information on homeschooling in the teen years.