- Provincial Organizations
- Vancouver Island Support Groups
- Greater Vancouver Area Support Groups
- Fraser Valley Support Groups
- Groups Elsewhere in B.C.
- online support: email lists, message boards and chat rooms
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BCHLA is a non-profit organization that was registered in 1988 as an umbrella group to represent all home schooling families regardless of their philosophical or religious beliefs. Since inception, BCHLA has been a grassroots movement, involving individual home educators and families.
BCHLA was founded to protect the individual rights of parents to choose the home education option and to conduct their child's education according to their individual choices.
This organization has established and maintained credible dialogue with the Ministry of Education over the years, and stands firm in their commitment to protect the current Home school legislation in BC.
BCHLA also educates the public, lawyers, social workers, media etc. about home schooling and has provided support and advice to families facing legal action where home schooling is an issue, and much more.
(Jan 2005)
BCHSA is a registered society endeavouring to inform, support and encourage families choosing to provide their child with a home-based education.
BCHSA organizes the annual BC Home School Convention.
(Apr 2008)
A Christian Homeschool Support Group which meets the last Thursday of each month, with the exception of special days and holidays, when it is the third Thursday. The meeting is from 7:00 till 9:00 p.m. We also come together for field trips and shared activities. For more information and location contact normaof3@ (add yahoo.com to complete the email address) or 250-287-7919.
(April 2004)
Please feel free to call for more information in regards to home schooling, support groups, related activities and field trips. Contact: Norma Bomske email normaof3@ (add yahoo.com to complete the email address) 250-287-7919
(April 2004)
We meet the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and we publish a monthly network bulletin of family events. Contact: Dianne Mitchell 338-0507 or Sue 337-5537
(Sept 2003)
We meet the second Wednesday of each month. Contact: Michelle Henry 338-9895
(Sept 2003)
Monthly meetings, phone list, lending library, various weekly activities + field trips, sports days, Xmas family night, All ages welcome Feel free to contact Meg Belanger 250-748-5998 email: jmbelanger@ (add telus.net to complete the email address) for more information.
(Jan 2005)
Members of this group come together to share and support one another and take great care in respecting the privacy of each family. Contact: Juanita Haddad, 746-5129
(Sept 2003)
We meet the first Thursday of each month, from September through June. Meetings are held at the Nanaimo Alliance Church, 1609 Meredith Road. The doors open at 7:00, at which time one can sign up for field trips, browse through our lending library, purchase from vendors, pick up a newsletter, visit, and grab a coffee.
The meeting starts at 800. The first portion of the meeting covers business: announcements, upcoming events, information exchange, etc. After this, at about 8:15, we will explore the evening's topic, which might be discussion groups, or listening to a speaker. The meeting closes at 9:00. Visit our website at nchl.bc.ca
(Jan 2004)
We have a Yahoogroup which serves as online support for local homeschool
events such as soccer, and meets in the park etc.
Contact: Anita
Phone: 250 468 5400
Email:
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dist69hs/
(May 2005)
VHLN is comprised of home learning families who want to connect with other home learners in Victoria and the surrounding communities. For information on how to join the Network visit our website at www.vhln.org. If you still have questions, you are welcome to contact us through the form on our website.
(June 2007)
CHEAR is a Christian, parent led, history-based co-op that meets every Wed. morning from Sept. to June. As parents we take turns teaching history, science, art and gym classes to our 30-40 kids. We also have field trips and extra curricular activities. For more information visit the website or contact Suzanne Uher 604-241-5825.
(April 2008)
This group has been serving Homelearners for more than 16 years. Currently we meet Online on HS-Van mailing list http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HS-Van/ and in Real Life during the many activities we organize. We currently have two websites serving us: www.homelearners.ca and www.vancouverhomeleaners.ca
You are also welcome to phone Melissa Hodges at 604-874-7716 or email at melissa.hodges@ (add telus.net to complete the email address) if you want to get information about homeschooling/ homelearning in the Greater Vancouver Area.
(Feb 2008)
All homeschooling styles are welcome although the focus will be on a child-led approach. If you would like to join, please call Christine, 604-266-2201.
(July 2004)
This group will meet the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. This support group is open to all homelearning families but hopes to focus on the sharing of resources. This is a parent only group with nursing infants welcome and asks that members make a commitment to attend regularly. We're looking forward to socializing, discussing our favourite resources, and helping each other through the ups and downs of homelearning and parenting in general. There is still room for one or two more people in this group. Anyone interested should call Heather at 604/879-9233.
(Sept 2004)
We are a Christian homeschool group (though open to anyone) that meets weekly (Monday afternoons) for gym, fieldtrips and group activities in Vancouver or Richmond. The kids' ages range from kindergarten to grade 10. For more information please email Terri at bullertaylor@ (add pacificcoast.net to complete the email address)
(October 2005)
We meet on the first Monday of each month (2nd Monday in September and January). We are a Christian group (though open to anyone) with monthly meetings for parents with information, discussions, and fellowship. We also offer family field trips each month and an extensive library. Contact Sue at 604-941-0542 or email newlifehs@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address) or check out our website: members.shaw.ca/newlifehs
(current as of January 2005)
Families in the group (currently over 35 members) come from all over the North Shore, as well as Burnaby and Vancouver. Kids' ages range from newborn up to late teen. Group is run by volunteers. Regular get-togethers which allow both the children and the parents to build relationships with each other. Group activities and monthly field trips. Monthly meetings are held on the third Monday of every month.
Website:www.geocities.com/nshomelearners/
Contacts: Pam Dougan t9848188@
(add telus.net to complete the email address)
Monique McCordic macsou@
(add wwdb.org to complete the email address)
and Erin Newbery enewbery@
(add wwdb.org to complete the email address)
(Feb 2006)
Contact Anne Iacovone maiacovone@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address) or 604-892-9300
(Jan 2005)
We meet the third Thursday of each month. Contact Wendy Livingstone at abbychristianhomeschool@ (add hotmail.com to complete the email address) Web site coming soon!
(Oct 2004)
This is an all-inclusive group holding monthly meetings; lots of outings; special meetings for new homeschoolers and people considering home schooling. Contact: Kimberley-Ann Jandl (604) 852-9663 or email: kajandl@ (add yahoo.ca to complete the email address). Check out their web site: www.fraservalleyhomerun.ca/
(Jan 2005)
Contact: Glen & Therese McDonald - 855-5961. Covers Langley east to Chilliwack.
(Sept 2003)
We meet monthly with a variety of topics throughout the year. Our membership is involved in a wide variety of field trips, get togethers, and sports. Operating a Listserv it is easy to connect/plan with other families. Contact chwkchssg@ (add yahoo.ca to complete the email address)
(March 2008)
New families welcome. We are a non-sectarian group that is very informal. Kids are always welcome at our meetings. We have regular outings. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chilliwack-homeschoolers/
(Apr 2008)
This is a one-day-a-week Homeschool Cooperative with a solid Christian foundation. We have 2 sessions each year, one in the fall and one in spring. Sessions generally run 8 to 10 weeks. We offer 3 Blocks of activities in which the families come together to share the learning experience. This co-op depends on each member's active participation, whether teaching, assisting or helping where needed. Our activities are held at First Avenue Christian Assembly in Chilliwack BC. For more information, contact Claudine Arce at FCCH@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address) or visit the website at www.firstclasshomeschool.org/co-ops/canada/bc/chilliwack/
(Apr 2008)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FVCH/
"The Fraser Valley Christian Home Educators in British Columbia, Canada share ideas, recipes, encouragement, support and resources. Questions/Answers are posted as well as items for sale, rent, wanted, etc. Group play dates or field trips are organized and new friendships are made. Support group meeting time and dates are posted for local homeschool support."
(Oct 2007)
We have a monthly meeting in the daytime and some evening meetings according to attendance. We have members mainly from Surrey, Langley and Delta. Our meetings are are informal and non-religious. Everyone is welcome. The group also offers a newsletter and a variety of activities. For information browse www.members.shaw.ca/homelearners-sf or e-mail Cynthia Waiz at waiz@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address)
(Jan 2005)
Contact Wendy Van Den Berg at eandw@ (add netscape.ca to complete the email address), or 604-826-4698.
(Feb 2006)
We are a support group with a Christian Perspective that meets the third Wednesday of the month, September - November, January - May (4th week if the third is a holiday). Meetings are for adults and are at 7:30 with time to peruse our library before moving on to business, then a speaker, activity or discussion. In December members' children can participate in a talent night of dance, drama, music, poetry or what have you. In May or June we host a sports day and potluck lunch, free to members but open to all. Members also organize field trips. Join us, no matter what your homeschool style, at the Canadian Reformed Church, 21804 52 Ave or e-mail lhea@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address) for more information.
(Sept 2005)
The monthly support group has closed at this time. Contact deanna@ (add brookfieldfarm.net to complete the email address)
(Jun 2007)
http://rmhomelearners.blogspot.com/
"Our members are diversified in beliefs, experiences and backgrounds.
The group is open to all homeschoolers to join us in the community of homelearning."
Contact Eva Kwong eva.kwong@ (add shaw.ca to complete the email address)
(Oct 2007)
Our group has an annual membership fee of $10. Communication within our group about events etc is through a Yahoo group email for members. Adult support meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 hosted at varying locations (a member's home). The SDHL supports over 50 families and is very active with field trips and other organized events (swimming lessons, science fair, biography fair, international dinner, gymnastics, art class, etc.) Please contact Sabrina at 604-940-5510 or Lillah at sdhl_contact@ (add telus.net to complete the email address)
(Apr 2008)
We meet on the first Monday of each month at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, on 103a Ave, in Surrey. Our group provides weekly activities for member families, including sports, fieldtrips, and bible studies.
Contact:
Sherri
sherribirkett@
(add shaw.ca to complete the email address)
604-597-7927
(Apr 2007)
Contact: Pat & Maureen Krump - 521-1020 covers Cloverdale west to Vancouver including N.Van and West Van and Richmond.
(Sept 2003)
We meet on the last Monday of the month for the purposes of support, encouragement and exchanging ideas. For more information, contact us at sanmutsch@ (add hotmail.com to complete the email address)
(Jan 2006)
Contact Nicola for information on this Kelowna-based support group. Telephone (250) 769 8019 or email her at beans@ (add silk.net to complete the email address). Check out their website at: www.freewebs.com/learnersunlimited
(Jan 2005)
Newsletter (quarterly), monthly get-togethers, various organized activities and sports, lots of love and support Contact: Brooke Campbell 250-229-5404 Jen Lehmann, 250-352-6705.
NEW!Visit the Kootenay Home Educators' Web site: www.netidea.com/~mirhughe/khe
(Sept 2003)
9416 - 105th Avenue
Fort St. John BC V1J 4V7 www.northpeacehomeeducators.com
Email: nphea@
(add shaw.ca to complete the email address)
We are a group of approximately 60 families, providing support through field trips, workshops, sporting activities, family outing and much more.
We welcome all homeschoolers. Monthly email and activities
Contact: Teri at 747-3879 or quesnel2@
(add hotmail.com to complete the email address)
(Jan 2005)
Krista White 250-837-2077 or email carnegie@ (add telus.net to complete the email address)
(Jan 2005)
Contact: Claire
Phone: 250-675-5179
Email: claire@
(add schoolathome.ca to complete the email address)
South Shuswap home learners is a group of homeschool parents and children who meet for activities and field trips. Each of us homeschools according to our preferred approach; school at home, unschooling, or something in between. Our goal is to have fun and to make friends. Parents considering homeschooling for their children are welcome.
(March 2007)
Please WRITE to Jane Eagle, Box 70, Riske Creek,B.C. V0L 1T0 - giving a phone number and address and she will contact you. Jane lives in a rural setting with complicated phone arrangements :-)
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