San Joaquin County Homeschool Support Group & Private ISP or PSP Directory

San Joaquin County Homeschool Support Groups

The most important thing for homeschool success is to surround yourself with like-minded people who share information and resources, answer your questions, and ease your concerns. Your local Homeschool Support Group is where you can get connected with other homeschooling families. To find a Homeschool Support Group near you, simply click on the county where you reside from the list below.

IMPORTANT:  Both Homeschool Support Groups as well as Private Independent Study Programs (ISPs), which are now being called Private School Satellite Programs (PSPs) to differentiate them from public school programs, are listed in this California Support Group Directory.

What's the difference? In general, Homeschool Support Groups are gatherings of homeschool families who get together for park days and may also organize some field trips and co-op classes. (Some of these groups require a small membership fee, most do not.) Private ISPs or PSPs are small private schools. Homeschool families may enroll (paying a tuition fee) to receive administrative support and attend support meetings, park days, and events. To help you distinguish Homeschool Support Groups from Private ISPs or PSSPs, the letters (ISP) or (PSP) have been designated in ITALIC BLACK BOLD CAPS next to the name of the group.

San Joaquin County Directory
of Homeschool Support Groups with Home Study Programs

Manteca Homeschool - A network of Manteca area homeschoolers. Feel free to plan a field trip, co-op, park day, workshop or mom's day out and use this site as a place to get the word out and connect with other homeschoolers in Manteca. We are inclusive of private and charter school homeschoolers. Residents of surrounding areas are also invited to join.

Oakdale Christian Homeschool Support Group - Christian perspective, open to all. Field trips, activities, park days, newsletter, e-mail loop, support & encouragement. $25/year/family. Contact: JulieBeth Lamb at 209-838-6062.

Saints and Angels Catholic Home Educators of the Central Valley (SACHECV) - Provides support and fellowship for Catholic homeschool families in the central valley. Private membership, no fees. Free activities. Contact: Suzan at 209-669-0777.

San Joaquin Homeschoolers - Centered in Stockton but with members from Tracy/Lodi/Valley Springs/Modesto/Galt etc. Inclusive of Faith, homeschool style, lifestyle, etc. Contact: Annette MacKay

Shooting Stars 4-H Club - Daytime co-op 4-H Club that meets in Modesto. All parents help lead a full day of 4-H projects for members ages 3 to 19. Sign-Ups in July/August. Meets on selected Fridays between Aug and May. Members serve as club officers. 4-H strives to help youth grow in the areas of life skills, citizenship/community service, and leadership. Contact: Cheryl Westberg for more info.

TracyHomeschoolers - All-inclusive group for homeschoolers in Tracy, California and nearby areas. This group is designed to allow us to meet each other, discuss any ideas, inspirations, successes, or concerns we may have as we homeschool our children. We meet every Tuesday, from 1 - 3 PM, at Lincoln Park in Tracy (near the Library). E-mail Carolyn Navarra or call 209-629-0121.