Classes/Co-ops/PSPs

Classes/Tutors

Adventures for Young Explorers - Jan Cadell	Online	Jan teaches Singapore Math classes as well as tutors in other subjects. A HEART member recommends her classes for being interactive and fun, plus Jan is experienced with homeschooling and uses teachable moments effectively. She is also an Ocean Grove approved vendor. Non-sectarian
Debbie Dueck, Reading Tutor (Dyslexia specialist)	Online and in-person	Former homeschooling mom and a certified dyslexia tutor using Barton Reading and Spelling Program. Non-sectarian
The Denim Beret - Cheri Blomquist	Online	Correspondence-style, mastery writing program suitable for teens. Recommended by HEART families. Christian
Lab Rat Academy	Online and in-person	Supplemental science labs including middle and a-g high school options. Families can group together to host a lab if there are at least 10 students. Ocean Grove approved. Non-sectarian/secular.
Mrs Chow Science	Online and in-person (Gilroy)	Honors Biology and Chemistry class for high school. Instruction online with weekly labs in person at Gilroy. Online tutoring also available.
MTJ Studios - Jonathan Holowaty	Online and in-person	Piano, guitar, ukulele, and music appreciation lessons online or in person at student's home. Jonathan has taught for years and is recommended by several HEART families. Non-sectarian/secular.
Nellie Wong Piano Lessons	In-person (San Bruno)	HEART member who has been teaching piano since 2013 from her home in San Bruno. She uses the Piano Adventures books and does a yearly recital in the springtime. All ages and levels welcome
Quantum Camp Science	Online and in-person (family hosted)	Science classes for 7th-9th grade. For the online version, lab kits are mailed and students watch the videos plus submit their observations. For in-person classes, families of 8 or more students can request a year long class where Quantum brings the materials and students work for an hour together every week. Secular.
Rock-It Science	In-person (Cupertino)	Science classes for 5-14 years. As of 2024, they also have a Physics class for high school. They share a campus with A-Team Cupertino so families can co-ordinate classes between the two. Secular.
Scandinavian School	Online and in-person (Menlo Park. San Francisco)	Finnish and Swedish classes for children and teens, ages 5–20. Non-sectarian/secular.
Socratic Scholars - Dr. Katya	Hybrid - online and in-person (San Jose)	Math classes combine Art of Problem Solving (AOPS) curriculum with the Russian approach to mathematics. Advanced biology and biochemistry classes also available. Non-sectarian/secular.

Clubs

American Heritage Girls (AHG)	South Bay	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.
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.
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.
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.
Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior (GEMS) and Brothers	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	Their Worship Arts group has various programs such as Chancel Bells which are open to youth (middle school and up).

Co-ops/Pods

By co-ops or pods we mean groups which meet regularly, usually to do multiple activities together. They range from small (e.g. a few families meeting to do science and PE together) to large (some have an administrative structure and specialized teachers).

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. New (as of 2025): our "local" series features some of these groups.  

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.
Equip 2:22	Campbell/San Jose	Co-op following principle and classical (Claritas) approaches - details on classes here. Schedule varies by year
HEART Academy	San Jose	Enrichment activities, as of 2025 their focus is on Countywide Youth Theater Homeschool support ministry and PSP available.
LCOS Homeschool Together Day	Cupertino	Christian co-op with various subjects including writing, science, history, literature, and electives. Focused on pre-k through middle school, with some class opportunities and a study hall for high schoolers. Meets weekly on Wednesdays. Parent participation is mandatory.
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.
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.
River of Life Homeschool Co-op	Meets at River of Life Church, Santa Clara	Christian homeschool co-op that meets weekly. Multi-subject, K-12 with early/preschool options.

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.

HEART Academy PSP	San Jose	Support for grades K-12. Option to enroll in HEART Academy micro-school classes.
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-8th students. Stephanie has a wealth of experience both in homeschooling her own children (now graduated) and helping other families navigate the homeschooling landscape. Her website has valuable information on homeschooling in the teen years (though as of 2025-2026, her PSP will support only K-8th).
Rivendell Academy Fremont PSP	Fremont	Support for grades K-12. Catherine is active in the homeschool community locally and online, and has deep knowledge of high school requirements for homeschoolers applying to UCs and CSUs. Rivendell is also authorized to offer external tests such as Stanford and Iowa.