Lancaster County Support Groups Support groups are organizations which may provide parent support meetings, family programs, field trips, kids clubs, and/or social activities- CHALC suggests that you join a support group that will enhance your homeschooling experience. Use this page to find a support group closest to you or email us at mail@chalc.org to contact a CHALC board member.  Click on an area of the map for more information on the school districts in that area.    Is your support group part of CHALC? Use this page to add or change Support Group information   Elizabethtown Area Including Donegal and Elizabethtown School Districts Christian Homeschoolers Educating Together [CHET] - Andrea Hershey CHET’s purpose is to provide educational support and enrichment experiences to homeschooling families. We meet on Monday afternoons in Marietta and offer fall and spring eight-week sessions of co-op classes. CHASE Academy: See Lancaster and Surrounding Areas. Life Enrichment Center [LEC] - Leslie Emrick Co-op meets Friday morning, 9-12 , with optional afternoon classes for upper level students. Commitment from September – May. Meets at Hope Community Church, 1806 Harrisburg Ave., Mount Joy. Back to the map Lititz Area Including Manheim Central and Warwick School Districts Lititz Home Educators [LHE] - Vicki Wilson, Chris Freeman LHE is a group of homeschooling families in the Lititz area. We are predominately Christians, who have joined together to support one another and coordinate a wide variety of activities as we educate our children at home. We do not require a signed statement of faith for membership, yet our group is founded on Jesus’ example of servant hood. We are not a co-op, and therefore we do not have a central facility or regularly scheduled meeting times. We do not guarantee classes, activities, or services. Rather, each year we accomplish what our moms/families are willing to initiate and do, to serve everyone. Every member is required to lead or assist in at least one activity per year. In addition, every member is required to participate in or attend at least one activity each year. (Naturally exceptions will be made for extreme or unforeseen circumstances.) You will be expected to commit to your volunteer service at the time of your registration, and you will be networked with others who have similar interests. We are loosely organized under a volunteer board, which anyone may gladly join. New ideas are highly coveted as well! Registration deadline is May 21st for returning members. New families are always welcome. Manheim Area Christian Homeschoolers [MACH] - Teresa Nolt, Beverly Rogers We are a Christian group providing classes for nursery through high school. An optional afternoon program of classes ends at 3 pm. Classes include academic and elective courses. Members are required to participate by teaching and helping in classes. Natural Learners - Kay Byrnes Natural Learners is a nonsectarian support group for home educators and self-directed learners. We trust our children and their natural abilities and strive to provide educational opportunities that will promote the joy of learning. We are a nonprofit organization that offers support through family cooperative group activities, fieldtrips, clubs, summer park days, Spring-Living and Learning Fair, Fall-Not-Back-To-School Picnic, and The Natural Reader – online. All events organized by membership and may have additional fee. Back to the map Ephrata/New Holland Area Including Ephrata, Cocalico, and Eastern Lancaster County (ELANCO) School Districts Lititz Home Educators:  See Lititz Area. The Educators Association of Christian Homeschoolers [TEACH] - Dave & Jan King TEACH exists to support homeschool families in the northeast quadrant of Lancaster County and Southern Berks county. Membership is open. We ask all members to volunteer effort to benefit the group. We offer two co-op locations, soccer and basketball for all ages. Other activities include: fieldtrips, track & field day, moms’ prayer time and a used book sale. Tapestry of Friends - Jill Geoghan Tapestry of Friends Christian Homeschool Network Meets 10 weeks in the fall and winter at Blainsport Mennonite Church. Classes for K4 – 12th grade. Guests are welcome as space permits.   Back to the map   Paradise Area Including Octorara (Chester County) and Pequea Valley School Districts   Back to the map         Lancaster and Surrounding Areas Including Columbia, Conestoga Valley, Hempfield, Lampeter Strasburg, Manheim Township, Penn Manor, and Lancaster School Districts Christian Homeschool Academy of Scholastic Excellence [CHASE] - Melissa Martin, director A Christian co-op offering weekly classes. Meets on Mondays from 8:30 – 2:00 in Manheim. Classes are a 30 week commitment. Opportunities include academic and elective courses, music, sports, and fieldtrips. Our mission is to equip and encourage parents who have chosen to homeschool their children by providing educational classroom opportunities in a Christ-Centered environment. Members must commit to participate by volunteering to teach or help in classes for the benefit of the group. For membership information or to learn more about the CHASE Academy visit our website at www.chaseacademy.org. Conestoga Valley Homeschoolers [CVH] - Deanna Rabe Our co-op offers classes from preschool to high school. We are a supplement to your homeschool day. Offering field trips, moms’ nights, sports, and much more. We meet Thursdays from 12:45 - 3:45pm in the Lancaster Area; all school districts are welcome. Waiting List. Hempfield Homeschoolers - Suzanne Ritchey, Lisa Nyguist We are a Christian homeschool support group which meets on Thursday from 12:30 – 3:40 PM at Grace Baptist Church in Lancaster. We offer gym, choir, and elective classes for grades K- 6th as well as some class time for preschoolers. We offer 3 periods of elective classes for 7th – 9th grade. We also offer field trips, sports activities, Track and Field Day, and annual Learning Fair, achievement testing, and a monthly parents’ meeting. Our mission is to provide wholesome opportunities for our children to socialize, learn, and be active in group settings with other homeschooled children. We also desire to provide encouragement for parents in their homeschooling endeavors. Homeschool Academic Teaching Support [HATS] - Dawn Brandt HATS is a 30-week educational program held for students in 7th – 12th grades. Classes are taught by professionals in the areas of science, literature, writing, art, foreign language, and social studies. Tuition is required. Sign-up April through August. No waiting list. Information can be obtained by visiting the HATS website at www.hatsonline.wordpress.com or by emailing Dawn Brandt. Dawn Brandt, or visit the HATS website at www.hatsonline.wordpress.com. Lancaster Area Catholic Home Educators [LACHE] - Tina Regan, Sally Morgan LACHE is an association of lay faithful established to promote and support home education among Catholic families in the greater Lancaster County Area. LACHE has as the foundation and guiding principle of all its functions and activities, fidelity, and obedience to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church in union with the Holy Father the Pope and the bishops in communion with him. We meet every first Friday (September through May) for Mass and confession and every first Saturday for rosary and fellowship. We have weekly art and gym classes on Fridays at St. Joseph’s Church in Lancaster. Other activities include field trips, girls and boys clubs, family and parent socials, and parent support meetings. Online newsletter at lache-online@yahoogroups.com. New members are always welcome. Lititz Home Educators: See Lititz Area. Manheim Area Christian Homeschoolers: See Lititiz Area. Natural Learners: See Lititz Area. Westminster Home Educators Exchange [WHEE] - Sue Jones We are a Christian support group for the whole family. We meet at Westminster Presbyterian Church [2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster] and offer a co-op, field trips, etc. Email Sue Jones at t4s4jones@dejazzd.com for more information. Back to the map Quarryville Area Including Solanco School District Solid Foundations Homeschool Group - Oleta Roland Terri McMullen We are located in Southern Lancaster County and offer co-op classes on Tuesdays for PreK – 12th. PreK – 5th grade classes are eight-week sessions every other week. 6th – 12th grade classes are weekly for 30 weeks. Back to the map