Home School Support Groups

HOME EDUCATION

Support Groups Of Alberta Updated: March 2019

*Support Groups and Facebook Pages Updated March 28, 2024*

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WISDOM Home Schooling Facebook: (WISDOM families only) •

WISDOM Home Schooling

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WISDOM Home Schooling – High School & Beyond

(Open to all home schoolers)

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WISDOM Home Schooling Buy/ Sell / Swap

Alberta Associations Alberta Association of Home Educators of Special Needs (*Phone for support and to find resources) Sharon Kok (780) 668-5389 luvvws@telusplanet.net

Another option on Facebook: •

Calgary Special Needs Homeschoolers

Alberta Home Education Association (AHEA) officeadmin@aheaonline.com (403) 236-1173 aheaonline.com

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AHEA - Alberta Home Education Association

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AHEA – Events in Alberta

Alberta Homeschooling Association (AHA) albertahomeschooling@protonmail.com albertahomeschooling.ca

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Alberta Homeschooling (Group)

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Alberta Homeschooling Association (Page)

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Classical Conversations

Dawna Ferguson (403) 805-2265 dferguson@classicalconversations.com classicalconversations.com Canada-cc.ca Events: canada-cc.ca/events

Misc. Provincial Pages Facebook: •

1000 Hours Outside – Alberta

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Alberta Homeschool Classes and Events

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Alberta Homeschoolers group

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Alberta Home Schooling Support and Encouragement

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Alberta Muslim Homeschoolers

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Alberta Unschooling Families

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Homeschoolers of Alberta

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Homeschooling Autism (and alphabet soup) – Alberta Home School Mom moderates

(A support for families that choose unschooling and self-directed learning as their method of home education.)

(A place for parents to share ideas, special needs resources, and support for each other)

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Kindergarten (& Preschool) Homeschooling in Alberta

French Resources Facebook: •

Homeschooling in French (Resources, Tips, Help)

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Area Specific Groups AIRDRIE Facebook: •

Airdrie Homeschooling Families

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(NEW) Airdrie Homeschool Playgroup (ages 5-10)

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NW Calgary Homeschooling Families

(A weekly playgroup for Airdrie homeschoolers ages 5-10 (siblings always welcome). This group’s intention is to gather together and have weekly consistent meetups where our children can play together and build friendships. Events are easy, informal and relaxed. This is not a drop off group - parents must attend.)

ATHABASCA / BOYLE Facebook: •

(NEW) Athabasca / Boyle Homeschoolers

BARRHEAD Facebook: •

Barrhead & Area Homeschool Network

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(NEW) Barrhead Homeschool Club

(Meets every Friday in person. PE, Art, Science, Drama & Field Trips planned monthly. Goal of club is to create connections for homeschool families.)

Website: barrheadhomeschool.wixsite.com/barrhead-homeschool

BEAUMONT Facebook: •

Beaumont Homeschoolers

(We usually meet every Tuesday afternoon in warm weather at Four Seasons Park.)

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BEAVERLODGE Facebook: •

(NEW) Beaverlodge Homeschool Group

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Hythe Beaverlodge & Area Homeschoolers Alberta

(Meet in person every Tuesday 1-4pm at a local church. Open to all Home School families. Parents take turns with crafts / activities / field trips / playing outside. Summertime – outside meetups. Must be part of the local homeschool group to participate. Parents help with crafts / snacks / activities. Some activities have costs. Relaxed environment.)

BLACKFALDS Facebook: •

(NEW) Blackfalds Homeschoolers

BON ACCORD Facebook: •

(NEW) Bon Accord and area homeschoolers and unschoolers

BONNYVILLE

(and surrounding area)

Facebook: •

Bonnyville Homeschooling

(Group does skiing and swimming lessons. Occasional art or craft activity.

No official leader / organizer, so they aren’t as active right now.)

BROOKS Facebook: •

Brooks and Area Homeschoolers

(A way for homeschoolers to connect, share homeschool gathering information, asking questions, or selling homeschool items.

There is a separate email platform for homeschool parents to sign up for if they don’t have Facebook. *Not for discussion or answers, but members use it to share meetup / field trip information.)

groups.io/g/brookshomeschool

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CALGARY Calgary Catholic Homeschoolers CalgaryCatholicHS.com

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Calgary Catholic Homeschooling

(This page was created for connection, specifically. So, people can use this to advertise for homeschooling events, sell/buy homeschooling material, meet other homeschooling families and seek/give advice. Members have to agree to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The conversation, materials sold, or events organized, cannot conflict with the teachings of the Catholic Church.)

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Alberta Grasslands Homeschool Connection

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Calgary & Area Preschool & Up Homeschoolers

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Calgary and Southern Alberta Homeschoolers

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Calgary Christian Homeschoolers

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Calgary Homeschool Band

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(NEW) Calgary Homeschool Baseball Coop

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Calgary Homeschool Events & Classes

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(NEW) Calgary Homeschool Hike Group

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Calgary Homeschoolers Association (CHSA)

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Calgary Homeschooling & Unschooling

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(NEW) Calgary Muslim Homeschool

(Christian families in Calgary and surrounding areas who seek to support each other in their homeschooling journey and get connected in the community. Share info and planning ideas for get togethers, field trips, workshops/conferences, and educational activities as well as general homeschooling/parenting tips. “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4)

(Director homeschooled through grade 9 and at least 4 students that having gone through this program went on to make music their career.)

(Homeschool hiking group is for anyone who wants to add a little adventure to their homeschool life. No hiking experience needed - just a good pair of shoes (or boots depending on the year). Hiking trips are planned on a biweekly basis and meet ups are planned prior to the hike.)

(A group for Muslim families residing in Calgary who actively homeschool their children from ages 4 and up - or who are planning to homeschool.

We offer programs, field trips and events throughout the year.)

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Calgary Special Needs Homeschoolers

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Calgary STEAM Homeschoolers

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N.W. Calgary Homeschooler Outdoor Meetup Group

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(NEW) NW Calgary Christian Homeschool Collective

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NW Calgary Homeschooling Families

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(NEW) NW Calgary Homeschool Soccer

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(NEW) SE Calgary Homeschooling Nature Group

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(NEW) South Calgary Homeschool Baseball Co-op

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South Calgary Homeschoolers

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Unschooling Calgary & Area

(Tries to meet up weekly, so far at public places like a library with play zones/ stations or playground. Parents visit and kids play together.)

(Outdoor soccer for homeschoolers from 5 years to teenagers.

Running in Fall & late Spring.)

(Fridays from 11-12. Parents need to help and it runs in the fall from September till we either can’t play or the weather is bad. *Posted on the Facebook page if canceled at all.* $5 per child or $10 per family. *Possibility of running it in the Spring depending on interest.)

CAMROSE

(Also Killam/Wetaskiwin /New Norway)

Camrose Christian Home Educators

(Large homeschool community. Only scheduled activity is Friday afternoon skating)

Edith Tabler emtabler@live.ca

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Camrose and Area Homeschoolers & Unschoolers

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Camrose Christian Home Educators

(There are more Park Meetups during the summer. More field trips are being planned. Homeschool swim lessons. This group is about creating a community for our kids to grow up with - as well as supporting fellow homeschoolers. *Looking for a free area to gather.)

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CARDSTON Facebook: •

(NEW) Cardston And Area Homeschooling Group

(Very supportive community. They mostly chat via a private message group, but the public group page is a great way to make connections. Great Mom’s Group that hosts clubs and classes. Lots of Park Dates and Field Trips.)

CARSTAIRS

(Crossfield, Didsbury & Cremona, too)

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(NEW) Carstairs Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Carstairs and Area Homeschool Recreation

(Basically, a bulletin board for activities. Sometimes homeschool events and sessions are put on by the town. Sometimes it’s people posting classes that they offer or parents posting classes they have found. Also a place for local homeschoolers to connect. The Carstairs town recreation department has developed a weekly homeschool gym class. Our Library also hosts us and provides programming 2 days / month.)

CENTRAL ALBERTA Central Alberta Home Educators

(centered in Olds, we serve the area from Airdrie to Ponoka, Three Hills to Rocky Mountain House - including Airdrie, Carstairs, Didsbury, Innisfail, Olds, Penhold, Ponoka, Red Deer, Three Hills, and everywhere in-between. We also welcome members from Calgary)

Linda Toews (403) 224-2881

homeeducation4us@gmail.com caheinfo@gmail.com

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Catholic Homeschoolers of Central Alberta

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(NEW) Central Alberta Homeschoolers – Science

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Central Alberta (Canada) Used Homeschool Materials

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Homeschoolers Central Alberta!

(An online page for Alberta Catholic Homeschoolers to share Catholic homeschool related events, discussions, and resources.)

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(Homeschoolers Central Alberta is a Facebook page created and run by parents to help support and connect fellow homeschoolers. The group is a safe space that welcomes all. Veteran members provide guidance and advice. Members are welcome to organize and post field trips, hangouts, etc.)

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Springbrook Multiplex

(In Springbrook) (Has a manager with a homeschool background, offers drop in gym times, monthly afternoon Nerf and homeschool Hang-out.)

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Our Tribe! West Central/Rural Alberta Home Schoolers Socializing

(Wabamun west to Hinton, south to Drayton Valley, north to Whitecourt!)

(A home school group for connecting home schoolers in Central-Western Alberta. It can be challenging finding your ‘Tribe’ when you are not homeschooling out of a big city. It feels like you’re all alone some days! Your children can feel that occasionally also. Let’s unite! Rural homeschoolers!

Junior High and High schoolers! Little home schoolers and the ones in between. Everyone needs a Tribe, including our children. I would love to encourage new Co-ops, Meetups, etc. However you’d like to enrich your home school, let this group encourage and enable you. This group will be secular in that there will not be a faith-base to it, to respect all religions. If you are a faith based homeschool, you are of course welcomed with open arms, along with those who are not.)

CHESTERMERE Facebook: •

(NEW) Chestermere Homeschooling

(An informal group where members can ask for information, post gettogethers and post local workshops and classes. All boards welcome.)

COCHRANE Facebook: •

Cochrane and area homeschoolers

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Cochrane and area homeschool field trips

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(A place for local homeschoolers and those considering homeschooling to connect, share ideas, resources, and plan activities.)

Cochrane Home Educators

(CHE believes in education through connection and community.

In person meet ups, events, field trips and more!)

Cochrane Alberta Homeschool Nature Walks 9

COLD LAKE Facebook: •

Lakeland Home Learners / Cold Lake Homeschoolers

CROWSNEST PASS Facebook: •

Crowsnest Home Educators Network

DEVON Facebook: •

Devon, Alberta and Area Homeschoolers (Fun group with weekly activities.)

DIAMOND VALLEY

(Millarville, Priddis, Longview, and more)

Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschooling in the Foothills, Alberta

(A local pod, shared activities and ideas and group meetups. We have regular outdoor meetups, usually Thursdays, in Diamond Valley, for kids/ teens and all ages. Occasional field trips, events, and classes. We are also on Telegram.) t.me/+iTuPXyG1ccMxZjA5

DIDSBURY Facebook: •

(NEW) Mountain View Homeschool Mommas

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DRAYTON VALLEY Facebook: •

Drayton Valley Homeschool Discussion

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Drayton Valley Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Yeoford Homeschoolers

(For anyone interested in homeschooling that would like to ask questions.)

(For actively homeschooling families - lots of meetups and events.)

(A Homeschool Co-op that meets weekly.)

yeofordhomeschoolers@gmail.com

DRUMHELLER Facebook: •

(NEW) Drumheller & Area Homeschool Meetup

EDSON Facebook: •

(NEW) Edson & Area Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Our Village - Edson and Area Home Educators

(Very active group. Many homeschoolers also attend AWANA in Edson, as well.)

EDMONTON Edmonton Home School Christian Fellowship hscfedmonton.ca hscfed@gmail.com

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Homeschool Coffee Hour

(This runs Wednesday afternoons, year round, from 1-3pm at Immanuel Canadian Reformed Church, 5280 Edgemont Boulevard NW, Edmonton) Contact: Lorelle - cell # is 780-240-3619

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SHINE - Society for the Homeschool Network of Edmonton & Area Facebook: •

Society for the Homeschool Network of Edmonton (Page)

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Edmonton and Area Homeschool Network with SHINE (Group) sites.google.com/site/shinedmonton/

Alberta Homeschool Sports GRASS AB CA

(Includes Beaumont, Devon, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Sherwood Park and Spruce Grove Pages.)

A homeschool and daytime hockey program operating in the Edmonton area. grassabca.wordpress.com

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(NEW) Forest Playgroup YEG

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(NEW) The Gathering Tree

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(NEW) GRASS Homeschool Sports Alberta Group Chat

(We are a collection of families that want to foster a love of being outdoors in nature and a sense of community when we come together. We coordinate meet ups at parks and playgrounds with general play and activities designed for all ages and abilities.)

(Located in Old Strathcona. Classes, Field trips, workshops and more for Homeschoolers. A place for homeschoolers to gather, learn and grow together!)

(Planned in person sports and activities through the school year. Most sports take place throughout the Edmonton area.)

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(NEW) Catholic Homeschoolers of Edmonton and Area

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Edmonton and Northern Alberta Homeschooling and Unschooling

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(NEW) Edmonton Christian Homeschoolers (Organized Events)

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Edmonton Homeschoolers

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Edmonton Unschoolers

(Meet in person. Warmer weather 2-3 meetups per week. Organized sport days, swimming, field trips and library games days.)

(Edmonton Unschoolers is an active and inclusive group for support and connection for those following or contemplating the unschooling lifestyle.

In-person events and activities are regularly scheduled throughout the year, and members are weekly encouraged to share and connect.)

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Edmonton Westend Homeschoolers

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(New) Fong Homeschool Adventures

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(NEW) Happy Homeschoolers Fieldtrips

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Home Learners Connect – Edmonton & Area Homeschool Families

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(NEW) Homeschool Events Edmonton & Area

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(NEW) Homeschooling with Special Needs Edmonton

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(NEW) North Edmonton & Surrounding Homeschool Connection

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(NEW) South Edmonton Homeschoolers

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(NEW) South Edmonton Homeschoolers Meet Ups

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(NEW) Southwest Edmonton Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Summit Edmonton Homeschoolers

(It’s an in-person meet up for homeschooling families to get together for casual meet ups. We do weekly park days in the spring, summer and fall and regular meetups in the colder months. Basically, just helping kids and parents meet others, make connections and develop meaningful friendships.)

(Happy Homeschoolers is a group for park days, field trips, and meet-ups.

Any homeschool family can host and create an event in the group. Great way to meet other homeschool families.)

(We are a homeschooling family who loves to go out and meet others! We also are a special needs family and know the challenges special needs kids can have meeting others and making friends.)

(A place for connection specifically for homeschooling families living in Southwest Edmonton. All in-person meetups will occur in this area of town.)

(Homeschoolers attending the Summit Church in Edmonton.)

SUPPORTIVE Home School Businesses in Edmonton Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschool Print and Prep

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FLAGSTAFF Facebook: •

(NEW) Flagstaff, Alberta and Area Homeschool Families

(Leader texts about 50 families with events. Many not on Facebook - word of mouth connecting with homeschoolers in real life and newcomers give permission to share cell numbers with Coordinator who sends out texts.

Monthly gym days, gymnastics, swim lessons, homeschool choir and more.

Everybody does their own homeschooling but comes together for events and socializing. Many homesteading, too. Christmas pageant. Book Club Wingfeather Saga - 7 or 8 families meet monthly / bimonthly - read 20 to 25 chapters a month before Book Club. (One meeting, the parents decorated the venue, and the kids were encouraged to do presentations, poems, etc.

Dragon themed games, decorations and more. The kids loved it.) One mom prepares and asks the questions. Oldest kids in the core group are grade 5 - lots of early elementary kids. Very active group. Some Second-Generation homeschoolers are now leaders. *Advice - Don’t be disappointed when an event doesn’t run. Sometimes life happens.

Pick field trips / events that are close and some farther away. A mixture works well. *Make sure to include the new families.)

(Shelby 780-385-8072. People can text or call! And my email is js.boyd@outlook.com - used with permission)

FORT MCMURRAY Facebook: •

Fort McMurray Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Fort McMurray Homeschool Co-op

(A Facebook group that is run for parents, by parents. The primary purpose of the group is to provide peer support (mostly online, though there is the odd meet up), a place to plan gatherings and events, and to share relevant homeschooling programs and information.)

(This co-op offers weekly, in person classes, activities, groups, and hangouts for homeschoolers in Fort McMurray. Our group is organized and run by local homeschool parents, for local homeschool families. Collaboration is warmly welcomed, so if there’s a type of group you want to have, or a class you want to teach, we can work together to find other interested families and get it on the co-op calendar!)

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FORT SASKATCHEWAN Facebook: •

Fort Saskatchewan Homeschool Group (Page)

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Fort Saskatchewan Homeschool Support Chat

(A parent community with monthly support group meetings - in person - with events / field trips as parents plan them.)

(A parent community that has monthly support meetings (in person) and there are events/field trips as parents have interest in planning them.)

GRANDE PRAIRIE

(also Sexsmith /Clairmont /Woking/Grovedale/ Beaverlodge/DeBolt/ Bezanson)

gphomeschoolfieldtripgroup@gmail.com

Facebook: •

GP Homeschool Book Swap

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GP Christian Homeschoolers

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GP Homeschool Group

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(NEW) Grande Prairie Homeschool Hockey

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(NEW) Grande prairie schooling at home ideas

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(NEW) P.O.P Homeschool Group (People of Peace)

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(NEW) South Peace Homeschoolers

(A place for Christian Homeschoolers from the Grande Prairie, AB area to connect and encourage one another!)

(We are a Faith Based group that welcomes anyone who is actively homeschooling their child(ren). We meet bi-weekly at The Reach Centre.

We have free play time on the playcenter, then games and sports activities for all ages. We also do potlucks throughout the year.)

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HANNA Facebook: •

(NEW) Hanna & Area Homeschool Group

(A place for homeschooling families in and around Hanna to chat, get together, and share our ideas and so much more. We do meet in person. I find over winter it is tougher to get everyone together. We do plan a few field trips a year - it’s usually when some say they want to do something or plan something and know where the interest is. Every season looks different. Our most popular is a board games afternoon at the library.)

HASTINGS LAKE (Strathcona)

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(NEW) Hastings Lake (Strathcona) Wildcrafting and Learning Pod

(Hastings Lake Learning Pod is a community group, located in Strathcona County, designed to support both individuals and families in personal growth.

It is a place to network, learn, and teach new skills to one another.

Our goals are to provide the following: •

Designated Meet up and Play times for families 2- 3 times a week

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Wild-craft and Harvest processing group for youth and adults

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Learning Pods for different ages - STEM / Art / Projects

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Mentoring, Tutoring, and Study groups

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Group and Physical Activities - specific age groups

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Power of group sign up for outings or class bookings hastingslakepod@gmail.com for more info )

HIGH LEVEL Facebook: •

(NEW) High Level & Area Homeschoolers (Looking for a new admin)

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HIGH PRAIRIE Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschool High Prairie and Area

(Organized homeschool swimming, bowling, knitting, field trips, and more.)

HIGH RIVER Facebook: •

*(NEW) High River Homeschoolers

HINTON Facebook: •

Hinton Home Educators

(Occasional In Person Events and Field Trips.)

HYTHE Facebook: •

Hythe Beaverlodge & Area Homeschoolers Alberta

INNISFAIL

(Penhold, Bowden, Spruce View)

Facebook: •

(NEW) Innisfail And Area Homeschoolers’ Learning Pod

(Trying to find a place to meet every other week for a semi structured gathering. A group of homeschooling parents, who know it requires a village.

To lean on each other to teach things we may individually struggle with and build social connections and friendships in a nonjudgmental setting.)

LA CRETE Facebook: •

La Crete & Area Home/Schooling

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LaCrete & Area Homeschool Swap and Shop 17

LAC LA BICHE Facebook: •

Lac La Biche Homeschoolers (Mostly a bulletin board of what events are happening.)

LACOMBE Facebook: •

Lacombe Home Educators

(We mostly plan meetups in the warm seasons. Park meet-ups, occasional field trips, a new weekly chess club, and I’m hoping to re-ignite a monthly mom’s coffee. We’re member driven, so we try to encourage the community to create opportunities.)

LEDUC Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschool Like-Minded Mamas

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Leduc & Area Homeschoolers

(Meet every Wednesday at 1pm from Sept-May. We host affordable events and plan field trips for children ages 4-13.)

(Meet every 2nd Tuesday at the Library - free venue - for lunch and an activity - 12:00 to 2pm. Parents can chat while the kids play together. *Poster with all dates & activities listed.)

LETHBRIDGE Facebook: •

Lethbridge Homeschool Coop

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Lethbridge Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Lethbridge Homeschoolers + Band

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(NEW) Lethbridge Teen Homeschoolers

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Playground Pals for Lethbridge Homeschoolers

(A concert band outside the public school system for young musicians ages 10 & up living in the Lethbridge area. Rehearsals every Friday from 10:00 11:30 am until the end of May.)

(Playground Pals is an opportunity for homeschooling families to get together (mostly outdoors) to meet, connect, network, build friendships

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and relationships…and play, play, play!! The goal is to build a stronger homeschooling community by simply just attending, having conversations, getting to know other homeschooled families, while children play with other homeschooled children. This is a casual weekly meet up and all that is required is attendance and a smile!!! *And warm clothing during those winter months!!)

LLOYDMINSTER Facebook: •

Lloydminster Homeschool Connection

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(NEW) Lloydminster Homeschooling for Free Thinkers

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Lloydminster Homeschool Resources Buy / Sell

(Our goal is to connect families to develop friendships and a support system.

We have a monthly parent meeting to provide information and support as well as plan meet-ups, activities, & lessons.)

(HFFT is a Lloydminster Homeschool Co-op (an organized parent-run program, requiring registration and weekly commitment). We meet Fridays with our children, for social and educational opportunities. This group is about building lasting friendships, not just for our children but also for ourselves as parents. Each family plans 2 co-op days a year as part of their registration.)

(Limited to local homeschoolers, so no postage / shipping costs.)

MAGRATH Facebook: •

(New) Magrath Homeschoolers

(Magrath Homeschoolers is a parent-led group. We regularly meet in person for classes, activities, field trips, playgroups, and Mom nights. We have a community calendar available that anyone can plan events for or attend.

Online, we have a chat and a Facebook group for homeschool specific posts and information.)

MANNING Facebook: •

(NEW) Manning, Alberta and Area Homeschoolers

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MEDICINE HAT Facebook: •

Medicine Hat Homeschoolers

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Medicine Hat Homeschoolers Playgroup

(People are always welcome to plan gatherings and field trips. It’s mostly a place to connect with other homeschoolers in the community and ask / answer questions, etc.)

MILLET Facebook: •

(NEW) Millet Homeschoolers

MILL WOODS Facebook: •

(NEW) Mill Woods Homeschoolers

MORINVILLE Facebook: •

(NEW) Morinville Homeschoolers

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(NEW) New Beginnings Homeschool Activities & Events

(It’s not a super active group, but is a great resource and several are quick to respond when someone posts a question.)

OKOTOKS Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschooling in the Foothills, Alberta

(A local pod, shared activities and ideas and group meetups.

We have regular outdoor meetups, usually Thursdays, in Diamond Valley, for kids/teens all ages. And occasional field trips, events and classes. We are also on Telegram.)

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(NEW) Okotoks And Area Homeschool Social Club

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(NEW) Okotoks Catholic Homeschool Group 20

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(NEW) Okotoks Home School (no contact info)

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(NEW) Okotoks Homeschoolers

(This site is meant for homeschool parents in the Okotoks community who are searching for homeschool resources and who seek to build a sense of community. This group is for supporting one another with information, resources, and homeschool opportunities, as well as for those who are hosting activities and events. This is a non-partisan group that focuses on our kids (and having fun!), and not on politics, economics, or religion, so threads/comments that include religion, politics, or direct sales will be deleted. I’m happy to include families of any affiliation and am seeking people who are also accepting of others. I look forward to my kids having other homeschool friends, and I’d like to build a network of parents that can support one another. Please be courteous, respectful, and kind.)

OLDS Facebook: •

(NEW) Mountain View Homeschool Mommas

PEACE RIVER Facebook: •

Peace Home Educators Network

(Occasional meetups plus shared events and programs that might be of interest to other homeschool families.)

PENHOLD Facebook: •

(NEW) Penhold Homeschoolers

(Quiet group - Looking for a new admin.)

PONOKA Facebook: •

(NEW) Ponoka and Area Homeschoolers

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(NEW) Ponoka & Area Homeschool Group

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(NEW) Ponoka and Area Christian Homeschoolers

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PINCHER CREEK Facebook: •

(NEW) Pincher Creek Home Educators’ Network

RAYMOND Facebook: •

(NEW) Raymond and Area Home Education

(Ask to join the private chat for more event information.)

RED DEER Facebook: •

Homeschoolers Outdoor Activities Red Deer

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Red Deer Homeschoolers

RIMBEY Facebook: •

Rimbey Homeschool Coop

(Classical Conversations Group - quite academic focused. Not a drop-in group.)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE Facebook: •

Rocky Mountain House Homeschool Group

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(NEW) Rocky Mountain Homeschool Collective

SEXSMITH Facebook: •

(NEW) Sexsmith Homeschoolers

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SHERWOOD PARK

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(NEW) Encounter Homeschoolers

(A Homeschool Coop affiliated with Sherwood Park Heartland Alliance Church. encounterhomeschoolers.ca 4 age categories meeting weekly on Friday mornings. $350 for the year.)

Facebook: •

(NEW) Little Schoolers

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Sherwood Park and Area Christian Homeschooling Group

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Sherwood Park Homeschool Buy and Sell

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Sherwood Park and Area Homeschoolers

(For families with children aged 3-5) (This is a group to help Sherwood Park and Area Christian Homeschool families that have a faith-based community to find encouragement and create friendships while engaging in planned activities and field trips.)

SLAVE LAKE Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschooling Mommas Slave Lake

(No meeting, no events. We share appropriate (educational) Facebook content, events, resources looking, or buying.)

SPRUCE GROVE

(Stony Plain / Parkland County areas)

Parkland Home Educators Association homeschool-life.com/ab/phea/ Rosanne Frazer (250-859-7806) pheasports@gmail.com pheacontactus@gmail.com

(A Christian homeschool group in Parkland County. We have monthly meetups and field trips. We also run a weekly sports program during the school year.)

Facebook: •

About Homeschooling – Spruce Grove/Stony Plain & Area

(We want to be there for you!! We want you to feel supported and be there for you!!! We started this group to be there and walk through what we, Homeschooling Momma’s/Parents need!!!

We have a great personal connection in the Tri-region! This includes Homeschool Park Days, Swimming Lessons, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lego

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Club, Create Club, Field Trips, Moms Paint Nights & Momma’s Coffee Nights!) abouthomeschooling@gmail.com

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Homeschoolers of Parkland County (Group)

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(NEW) Homeschool Meetups

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Parkland Home Educators Association (Page)

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Parkland Home Educators Association (PHEA) Public Support Group

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Homeschool Driven Moms Club

(Founded by Jocelyn Husch and Vanessa Diehl. Jocelyn and Vanessa’s vision for HDM is to create an environment (a club) that provides opportunities for moms to meet other moms as well as to be a resource for those in the homeschool trenches.)

vanessadiehl.com/jocelynhusch-hdmclub

SPRUCE VIEW Facebook: •

(NEW) Spruce View and Area Homeschoolers

(We are incredibly fortunate that the county was willing to help us with a space, so we meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons for a multi age, play based, learner led “program”. Each week has a bit of a theme from science fair to game school. We also welcome guests to facilitate classes, and that has ranged from moms right in our group sharing expertise or bringing in members of the larger community. Planned field trips.)

STETTLER Facebook: •

Stettler and Area Home Educators

ST. ALBERT Facebook: •

St. Albert and Area Homeschoolers

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St Albert and Area Homeschoolers Buy and Sell

(The group is open to all homeschoolers. Everyone is welcome to create events/field trips. St. Albert has a lot of great homeschool activities.)

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ST. PAUL Facebook: •

St. Paul Alberta Homeschool Group

(The Facebook group is open to anyone who is registered with a homeschool board and is local. We use it to network with each other. We also have an email group that is for those who register. It’s $20 a year and that includes a pizza party and whatever other activities the group wants to do. We also run swimming lessons out of this group.)

stpaulhomeschoolgroup@gmail.com

STRATHMORE Facebook: •

(NEW) Homeschool Curiosity Cultivators

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(NEW) Parents of Strathmore and Area Homeschoolers (PAGE)

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(NEW) Strathmore Christian Homeschool (SCH)

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(New) Strathmore Homeschool Teen Group

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(NEW) StrathmoreHSFams

(A casual homeschool group that meets socially on Fridays for the kids and parents to make friends. Occasional group activities / field trips.)

SUNDRE Facebook: •

Sundre Homeschoolers

SYLVAN LAKE Facebook: •

Homeschooling from the Lake

(Homeschooling from the Lake is a Central Alberta based “Homeschool Enhancement group.” Designed to support parent directed homeschoolers, we offer a monthly themed calendar of extracurricular activity choices; Social meetups, field trips, WILD Forest/Farm school, experiential learning classes, Mom’s nights AND MUCH more. Check out our website to see how we can help enhance your family’s learning today - it takes a village!)

homeschoolingfromthelake.com •

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THORHILD Facebook: •

(NEW) Thorhild & Area Homeschoolers

THREE HILLS Facebook: •

KneeHill Homeschoolers

VEGREVILLE Facebook: •

Vegreville & Area Homeschool Support Group

(A place where people can connect with other Home Schoolers, plan their events and make new friends. We do not meet in person unless someone wants to plan something.)

VERMILION Facebook: •

Vermilion Home School Support Group

(Quiet Facebook page, but homeschool moms meet in person monthly during Sept - June. Homeschool swim and park walks regularly.)

WAINWRIGHT Facebook: •

Wainwright homeschoolers

WESTLOCK Facebook: •

(NEW) Westlock and Area Homeschool Group

(We have regular group swimming lessons, gym time, local skiing, field trips, local events, and meetups.)

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WETASKIWIN Facebook: •

Wetaskiwin and Area Homeschool Group

WHITECOURT

(Sangudo / Mayerthorpe)

Facebook: •

Whitecourt Homeschool Community Discussion and Support

(A place for local homeschoolers and those interested in homeschooling (Whitecourt, Sangudo and surrounding area) to connect, support, share and plan. Past homeschoolers and facilitators are welcome to join as well as we believe that they have insight to offer to those in the beginning stages. There are occasional meetups planned by parents.

Organized homeschool swimming lessons.)

HOME SCHOOLING HIGH SCHOOL Facebook: •

Alberta Homeschooling Teens

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Homeschooling the High School Years - Alberta, Canada

North Calgary Homeschool/ Unschooling teens (Group)

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WISDOM Home Schooling – High School & Beyond

Buy & Sell Home School Curriculum Facebook Pages Alberta Homeschool Resource

(A homeschool outlet, selling new homeschool books at discount prices. All these books are brand new and range from K to 12.)

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Central Alberta (Canada) Used Homeschool Materials

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The Homeschool Trader Buy, Sell, Parkland, Spruce, Stony, Alberta

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Edmonton & Area Buy/Sell/Trade Homeschool Resources

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Lloydminster Homeschool Resources Buy/Sell

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Fort Saskatchewan Book Swap

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GP Homeschool Book Swap

Secular Homeschooling Alberta Easy Curriculum Sale

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Homeschool Books for Sale (Calgary & Area)

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Sherwood Park Homeschool Buy and Sell

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Homeschooling Sales (Calgary & Area)

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St Albert and Area Homeschoolers Buy and Sell

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WISDOM Home Schooling Buy/ Sell / Swap

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