Anybody in AZ?

[Mary H]

Just seeing if anybody here is living in AZ

Mary H.

[5wolfcubs]

I'm in East Mesa. I know there are at least 2 others in the Valley on the board.

[JenneinAZ]

We are in Arizona too. In Gilbert.

Jenne in AZ
(dd9, ds7, ds3)

[azmom]

I'm new here.

Kelly

[Cricket]

We live in Surprise.

[Elinor Everywhere]

I live in north Phoenix. We're living overseas right now, but will be home in March.

[PrincessBride]

I'm in the East Valley :)

[Wendi]

We're in the northwest valley.

Wendi

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

Hi Everyone! We moved to Buckeye (far West Valley) last May. How 'bout those green mountains? It looks like they're growing moss.

Barb

[Elinor Everywhere]

How 'bout those green mountains? It looks like their growing moss.

Barb

Ah, the best time of year in AZ. We've been gone 9 months, & I'm looking forward to getting home next week!

[Barb F. PA in AZ]

Ah, the best time of year in AZ. We've been gone 9 months, & I'm looking forward to getting home next week!

Welcome back!

[falwyn]

Hey all. I'm new here -- in Tucson as well. :)

[Ravin]

Hi, cool to see so many classical homeschoolers in the East Valley (and in other parts of the state, too!) We're in Tempe. There's a chance we might be moving out to Queen Creek some time this year.

Are any of you part of any homeschool groups? I'm about decided on enrolling DD at Eagleridge in the fall, but I'd like to get involved with a regular HS group, too. Right now we only know one other homeschool family IRL. They're unschoolers. Fun to be around, but limited common ground for HS'ing discussions.

[Elinor Everywhere]

Hi, cool to see so many classical homeschoolers in the East Valley (and in other parts of the state, too!) We're in Tempe. There's a chance we might be moving out to Queen Creek some time this year.

Are any of you part of any homeschool groups? I'm about decided on enrolling DD at Eagleridge in the fall, but I'd like to get involved with a regular HS group, too. Right now we only know one other homeschool family IRL. They're unschoolers. Fun to be around, but limited common ground for HS'ing discussions.

There are a ton of homeschool groups in the Phx area. How old are your kids? Do you have a religious affiliation? I might be able to help direct you toward a group or 2.

[Ravin]

Luthien is 4, starting K. Our religious affiliation is Pagan/Heathen.

[JenneinAZ]

You might try Summitview. It is a non-religious homeschool support group in the East Valley.

The link to the yahoo group that is used is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/summitview/

[ClassicMom]

We are seriously consdering a move to AZ. We are wondering what the homeschool climate is like in AZ? Any input would be helpful.

Thank you.
ClassicMom

[JenneinAZ]

Regulation wise AZ is very easy. You fill out one form (per child) that has things like birthdate and address, no curriculum or stuff like that. You mail it in with either the original birth certificate (Maricopa county) or a copy (most everywhere else). And then you are done, forever. Unless you move... then you need to fill out the form and mail it in again.

There are lots of homeschoolers in AZ. It seems that most are religious of some sort so there are many many groups.

The whole area shuts down in the summer. It is too hot to do anything outside. So summer is a hard time to meet people, but after the heat breaks in the fall it is wonderful.

Arizona is a great place to be. Except when it is 110!

[Elinor Everywhere]

We are seriously consdering a move to AZ. We are wondering what the homeschool climate is like in AZ? Any input would be helpful.

Thank you.
ClassicMom

Jenne pretty much summed it up; it is very easy to homeschool here because other than that one-time form, you do *nothing*.

There are so many homeschool groups in the Phoenix area--just depends on where you live and what you believe. There are groups that do NOT have anything to do with religion--they welcome anyone, religious or no. It works well--kind of a live and let live philosophy. On the other hand, if you are a Christian and want a group that centers around your beliefs, you'll find many groups to choose from.

Lots of field trip possibilities, lots of theaters and museums, lots of homeschool classes and support. Here is a website that might give you some ideas:

http://www.homeschoolresourcecenter.org/

Good luck with whatever you decide!

[Kimberly in Sedona]

...anyone else in northern Arizona??? :-)

[sixlilmonkeys]

Here's one for the Mohave County area (Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu)!

Northern Az is beautiful - used to live there too! And miss it lots!

Michelle

[Kimberly in Sedona]

Michelle,

You live in a nice area, too!

[janainaz]

I don't post very often, but I do read. I'm in Avondale, AZ (west valley). I have an 8yr old son and 3.5yr old son. Anyone know of any good groups over here? It seems all the fun stuff is happening over in the east valley.

[Sara in AZ]

We're in Tempe. The Arizona Families for Home Education website lists info on many support groups, although I haven't joined any yet...I don't like driving too far away and haven't found anything central to me. Anyone else in Tempe?

http://www.afhe.org/support_groups_maricopa.htm

[falwyn]

Hey all. I'm new here -- in Tucson as well. :)

Still in Arizona, but we moved to Cochise County, near Benson. Anyone else down here? I need some encouragement, I think... :)

[prim*rose]

Hi everyone!
I know this is an old thread, but hopefully some of you are still around :)

We'll be moving to Phoenix in August and I have a ton of questions. If anyone has realtor or mortgage lender recommendations, we'd greatly appreciate them.

We're going to be in the area at some point in July for a few weeks to do house-hunting. Any suggestions on areas would be great. We need some great homeschool groups, too.

And if anyone in the metro area has a daughter around the age of 8, my 8 yr old is very scared and nervous about the move and would love to correspond with someone before we move, and possibly meet up when we are out there.

Please feel free to PM me.

Thanks!
Amy

[janainaz]

I live in Avondale, AZ (west-side) and I have an excellent realtor. We bought a house last year and live around the corner from him. Not sure what area you are interested in, but there are a lot more homeschool groups/activities on the east side of town. There are still groups on the west-side, it just depends what type of group you are looking for. There are also a lot of nice, new areas around Phoenix -it's a great place to live. Are you considering either side of town? What are your needs?

[LuvnMySvn]

5WolfCubs lives in the East Valley and is by far the most wonderful person I know in the Valley. Her dd's are precious! If you can connect with her she is quite far out east yet it will be worth getting to know her. :)

[prim*rose]

I live in Avondale, AZ (west-side) and I have an excellent realtor. We bought a house last year and live around the corner from him. Not sure what area you are interested in, but there are a lot more homeschool groups/activities on the east side of town. There are still groups on the west-side, it just depends what type of group you are looking for. There are also a lot of nice, new areas around Phoenix -it's a great place to live. Are you considering either side of town? What are your needs?

Hi Jana, thanks for the reply! I honestly don't know where to live (one of the great stresses I'm dealing with!). My dh can telecommute, but we want to be within a somewhat reasonable distance for commuting in case he ever loses his job or decides to move on. We were thinking East valley, but I'm not sure if we can find nice houses in our price range (under $200k, around 2000 sqft). We just want a quiet area not on a busy street. Oh, and dd wants a pool :)

As far as hs groups, we are secular and classical. Just as long as there is a welcoming group with some girls dd's age, we'll be ecstatic. There's just tons of boys here in the Milwaukee area :)

Thank you!

[prim*rose]

5WolfCubs lives in the East Valley and is by far the most wonderful person I know in the Valley. Her dd's are precious! If you can connect with her she is quite far out east yet it will be worth getting to know her. :)

Thank you! If you don't think she'll mind, I will PM her.

[prim*rose]

Ok, it's definite, we're moving to the Phoenix area in 2 weeks! We'll actually be in Laveen, so if anyone wants to share any great groups in the Phoenix area (we're willing to travel) or any resources like doctors, piano lessons, etc. please pm me.

Hope to meet some of you soon!

Amy

[inglinfamily5]

I am in Waddell, AZ (NW, between Litchfield Park and Surprise) Anyone in that area? :) We are always looking for new HS friends. I have one 100% HS-er and one AS-er...in charter K right now.
Thanks!

[coralloyd]

I'm in the AZ mountains.

[forevergrace]

We live in beautiful Tucson. As we are celebrating spring, we went rock climbing today at Gates-Pass. Beautiful day, temperature was about 70. Dd and her friend had a blast. Days like today make me remember why I moved here. We also had an invitation to go skiing up Mt. Lemmon, just about ninety minutes away. Standing in our t-shirts and shorts, we can look up and see the snow cap mountains. However, summers are brutal.
Forevergrace

[violinmom]

SE Chandler here. There are quite a few in this area that use TWTM.

[hsm6kids]

Tucson here :D

[FrogMom5]

Dh is from Flagstaff and I'm from Phoenix. We live in Florida now, which we really like, but we miss AZ.

The summers here are brutal too. We're sweating it out with you!

Denise

[Mom2Tess&Gus]

I'm new to Homeschooling this year and live in Ahwatukee. We are secular and will be using a variety of curriculum classical/Charlotte Mason driven. My children are Dd9 and Ds6. The kids will attend Eagleridge on Wednesdays, but I am searching for a co-op or group. The Summitview link and email do not work...can anyone help me connect with someone in that group?

Thank you,
Val

[violinmom]

http://www.summitviewhomeschoolers.com/

The original one is in the East Valley, but I think there are 2 other smaller groups: West Valley, and North Valley as well.

We were one of the original families in the group back in 1999, but dropped out a few years ago.

Have fun!

[prim*rose]

I'm new to Homeschooling this year and live in Ahwatukee. We are secular and will be using a variety of curriculum classical/Charlotte Mason driven. My children are Dd9 and Ds6. The kids will attend Eagleridge on Wednesdays, but I am searching for a co-op or group. The Summitview link and email do not work...can anyone help me connect with someone in that group?

Thank you,
Val

Hi Val,
We're just over the mountain in Laveen :) I also have a 9 yr old dd. We don't belong to Summitview, but we do have go to Learning Expedition's park days occasionally.

Feel free to DM me if you'd like to meet up sometime or want more info on LE.

[Mom2Tess&Gus]

http://www.summitviewhomeschoolers.com/

The original one is in the East Valley, but I think there are 2 other smaller groups: West Valley, and North Valley as well.

We were one of the original families in the group back in 1999, but dropped out a few years ago.

Have fun!

Thank you! I will look into this...but do you mind if I ask why you dropped out? I am currently focused on eliminating drama from my life, so any warnings are greatly appreciated!

[Mom2Tess&Gus]

Ok, it's definite, we're moving to the Phoenix area in 2 weeks! We'll actually be in Laveen, so if anyone wants to share any great groups in the Phoenix area (we're willing to travel) or any resources like doctors, piano lessons, etc. please pm me.

Hope to meet some of you soon!

Amy

I will contact you! I'd love to meet sometime.

[violinmom]

In the past, there were a lot of field trips, etc. It just seemed like there weren't many activities happening that my kids were interested in attending. No drama :)

[Mom2Tess&Gus]

In the past, there were a lot of field trips, etc. It just seemed like there weren't many activities happening that my kids were interested in attending. No drama :)

I cannot seem to find a contact...I've tried to go through their "join" feature, but it will not allow me to do so. Also, the one contact I DID find doesn't have a working email address, bounces back. Do you know anyone personally that I could call/email?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Val

[Ravin]

I'm new to Homeschooling this year and live in Ahwatukee. We are secular and will be using a variety of curriculum classical/Charlotte Mason driven. My children are Dd9 and Ds6. The kids will attend Eagleridge on Wednesdays, but I am searching for a co-op or group. The Summitview link and email do not work...can anyone help me connect with someone in that group?

Thank you,
Val

Just thought I'd wave "hi." DD's in Fridays at Eagleridge this year, in the 2nd grade class. We might have actually seen each other at Meet the Teacher.

We never did get involved with any organized homeschool groups. I work, and honestly just don't see a way to juggle it into the schedule. We've made the Culture Pass program at the library our friend, though--been using them for field trips as often as we can snag a good one.

[violinmom]

Tracey was the one in charge. It's been so long, I am sorry the info isn't current. Did you find the listing at AFHE.org as well? Maybe that listing is more current.

[charlotteb]

I'm glad this thread was recently resurrected, or I may not have seen it :) We just moved here in June and live near Winslow. I tried out a hs group last week in Flagstaff, but it was very small so I'm not sure if it's a good fit for us. I'm looking forward to joining FHE soon though!

[MistyJ]

There is a Catholic Group, valleywide, Sacred Heart Home Educators. They have a co-op in Mesa, and various activities throughout the year.

I'm in Scottsdale. Most activities are East Valley, so we lay pretty low.

There is a Covenant Homeschool "School" in central Phoenix. I just enrolled my son in a science class there.

[ChandlerMom]

Anyone have any success recently contacting Summitview?

I'm new to SE Chandler and looking for some other homeschooling families. We are a family of faith, but don't like creationism in our science, which tends to push us secular. Any suggestions?

[JenneinAZ]

Have you gone to the yahoo group and tried from there?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/summitview/

If that doesn't work, post again and I will try to find my connections from when I was involved. We moved from AZ to CA about two years ago, but before we left we were in Summit View.

[MistyJ]

We're in the Covenant Homeschool Resource Center in Phoenix, and it is unfortunately, for us, Creationist/Young Earth. The teacher is reasonable, however, and has given my son permission to anwer questions according to our (accepted mainstream science) beliefs.

You aren't too far from Eagleridge, in Mesa. They teach secular science there, and you can take as little as 1 day of classes there.

If you have a 10-year-old (ish) girl, pm me. My daughter's best friend just moved away. :crying: We're in s. Scottsdale.

[MistyJ]

Also, Netflix has great science documentaries.

[ChandlerMom]

Have you gone to the yahoo group and tried from there?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/summitview/

If that doesn't work, post again and I will try to find my connections from when I was involved. We moved from AZ to CA about two years ago, but before we left we were in Summit View.

Thank you, but the official word from the listmaster is that Summitview is defunct.

Any other groups covering SE Chandler anyone can suggest? As I mentioned, we're a family of faith using secular curriculum, new to the area and homeschooling (used VA before), 3 kids ages 3-7. Or ideas on finding like-minded folks? DH works Sundays (one car), so missing out on church (for now).

Thanks!

[scrapbookbuzz]

Hello, all!

What's the status of everyone these days? We were able to bring our kids back home this semester and my plan is to keep them here, unless God makes it absolutely, window pane clear :^) that we should do otherwise!

We are in the north valley, North Phoenix, near 7th St and Union Hills. What about you?

[prim*rose]

We're just a little south of Phoenix, but we travel all over the Valley for activities. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey!

[savmom]

WOW! How did I miss this thread?

We are in the Verde Valley, a few minutes south of Sedona.

We moved here from Prescott about 6 years ago. DH & I are both AZ natives (DH-Tucson, me-Phoenix).

With dh & dd's heath we do not have much time for groups. Actually, even if we had time, no one would feel well enough to attend :tongue_smilie:

Hopefully (prayerfully) someday that will change!

Cindy

[carrie_irene]

We are homeschooling newbies in Ahwatukee!

Cindy...I love your quote...one of my favs from Mr. Baucham!

[msk]

I'm in Chandler. My oldest is barely 5 and we're planning on supplementing/afterschooling, so I mostly lurk around borrowing people's lists of read-alouds.

[Penny_P]

We're in the Covenant Homeschool Resource Center in Phoenix, and it is unfortunately, for us, Creationist/Young Earth. The teacher is reasonable, however, and has given my son permission to anwer questions according to our (accepted mainstream science) beliefs.

You aren't too far from Eagleridge, in Mesa. They teach secular science there, and you can take as little as 1 day of classes there.

If you have a 10-year-old (ish) girl, pm me. My daughter's best friend just moved away. :crying: We're in s. Scottsdale.

Hi, Misty! :seeya:

I think we may actually attend the same church, but I've never had the pleasure!

We're also in Scottsdale. It's been a learning experience this first year!

[MistyJ]

Penny,
Where do you live? Do you attend SMG? We should get together.

PM me.

[lapsetmom]

I have a job interview at a Classical Charter school in Phoenix next month. If I get the job, and we decide to move, I may have to look some of you up since we have no family or friends in the area!

[Dina in Oklahoma]

No, but I wish! I grew up in Lake Havasu and Arizona will always be home! :001_rolleyes:


Dina :seeya:

[Penny_P]

I have a job interview at a Classical Charter school in Phoenix next month. If I get the job, and we decide to move, I may have to look some of you up since we have no family or friends in the area!


Hey, I actually applied to a classical charter school for next year for my kiddos, but they are 91st and 87th in line on the wait list. It may be the same company opening several new schools in the valley. Good luck!

[scrapbookbuzz]

Any of you AZers in the Valley of the Sun (Greater Phoenix Area)? If there are enough of us, I think we should plan a book sale/swap! :)

[scrapbookbuzz]

Okay, Valley-dwellers, who ordered the HOT weather? :p

[ChandlerMom]

Ahhhh, but the swimming pool felt sooo gooood tonight! The burst of hot weather warmed it up enough to enjoy, kids were ecstatic, so bring it on! :D

[violinmom]

I just went to the AFHE website to check out the convention and was surprised (well maybe not really) that Ken Ham is one of the speakers. In light of recent events, it makes me not want to attend this year. I wish we had other options here in AZ!

[CTown]

I just went to the AFHE website to check out the convention and was surprised (well maybe not really) that Ken Ham is one of the speakers. In light of recent events, it makes me not want to attend this year. I wish we had other options here in AZ!

:iagree:

[mamachanse]

I just went to the AFHE website to check out the convention and was surprised (well maybe not really) that Ken Ham is one of the speakers. In light of recent events, it makes me not want to attend this year. I wish we had other options here in AZ!

I'm not going. I just can't. :glare:

[violinmom]

I did decide to not attend this year. I know lots of people that won't be going as well. Not just because of him - that was just the last straw.

[aprilleigh]

Ok, it's definite, we're moving to the Phoenix area in 2 weeks! We'll actually be in Laveen, so if anyone wants to share any great groups in the Phoenix area (we're willing to travel) or any resources like doctors, piano lessons, etc. please pm me.

Hope to meet some of you soon!

Amy

I live in Laveen as well, although I have a son (5) - probably not your daughter's first choice of friend. :)

[aprilleigh]

Anyone have any success recently contacting Summitview?

I'm new to SE Chandler and looking for some other homeschooling families. We are a family of faith, but don't like creationism in our science, which tends to push us secular. Any suggestions?

Sounds like you and I have at least some of the same issues with typical Homeschool science curricula. I had almost reached the point of just writing my own when I accidentally ran into Bernie Nebel's program (my ecology professor from Gordon College was his co-author for an Environmental Science text). We're starting it this year. I love his approach, the books are inexpensive ($30 each, and they cover approximately 3 years on average), and he provides free and ongoing support via Yahoo! Groups.

I live in Laveen, but we used to live in Chandler - many of our family's care providers are still there.

[aprilleigh]

We're in the Covenant Homeschool Resource Center in Phoenix, and it is unfortunately, for us, Creationist/Young Earth. The teacher is reasonable, however, and has given my son permission to anwer questions according to our (accepted mainstream science) beliefs.

I noticed that too, but wasn't willing to work around it when my background already makes me a much better math and science resource than the teachers at Covenant. I was hoping to find activities for DS5 there, but ended up deciding the offerings just didn't suit us. Perhaps when he's older we'll be able to take advantage of the programs they offer. I'm very impressed that they're so reasonable - I wouldn't have expected that.

[aprilleigh]

I've been homeschooling for a year but haven't otherwise been part of the HS community, so I have no idea who Ken Ham is. Can someone fill me in? DH and I are planning to attend the AFHE convention this year, so I'm wondering what's up.

[aprilleigh]

I just did a quick Google search. I had heard of him, but didn't remember the name. Oddly enough we're using Peter Enn's bible curriculum. Interesting. We'll probably still go, but I will not be attending any of his sessions.

Is the creationist/young-earth viewpoint predominant with AFHE?