Homeschooling Organizations
in Licking County
See also: Statewide Organizations.
Christian Family Educators (CFE)
A long-standing support group of about 50 families. Well organized, providing annual events, field trips, mini-courses, phys ed activities, etc. Monthly newsletter; bi-weekly roller skating session. Website available for members.
Contact: Susan Long
Serving counties: Licking
Excellence and learning offers classes for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Classes range from fun PE a little kid specials to high school science labs. Classes run 14 weeks per semester and typically cost about $20. Membership in this group includes moms support, field trips, curriculums library, milestone events, and much more. Founded in 2009, Excellence in Learning is a 501c3 organization.
Contact: Amanda Sillin (740) 814-2211
PO BOX 4422, Newark, OH 43055
Serving counties: Licking
Homeschooling & More Support Group
This adult support group meets every second Thursday of the month from September - April at the Methodist Church of The Redeemer, 235 McNaughten Road (614-861-7160) just east of Mount Carmel East Hospital. We welcome all homeschoolers. Please join our email loop to learn more about us!
Contact: Jenny Oney 614-861-0030
Serving counties: Licking, Franklin, Fairfield
The Knox County Christian Home School Association (KCCHSA) is a support group and communication center for families homeschooling in Knox and surrounding Ohio counties. Join a network of Christian families for the purpose of student learning and socialization. Our parent-led activities include multiple learning co-ops, field trips, sewing, 4-H clubs, drama, speech and debate, Teen Pact, Scholastic book club, used curriculum sale, and service opportunities.
Contact: Dave & Andrea Jones
Serving counties: Richland, Morrow, Licking, Knox, Coshocton
Southwest Columbus Area Homeschool Group (SWCAH)
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene (GCCN) 4770 Hoover Road, Grove City, south of Columbus. Members are not only from the southwest Columbus/Grove City areas, but also other surrounding areas. This is an all-inclusive group and there are no requirements or fees...everyone is welcome. Additional information can be found at the group site.
Contact: Tyler Walker
Serving counties: Union, Pickaway, Madison, Licking, Franklin, Fairfield
Veritas Academy offers 2 day a week classes for 5th through 12th grade homeschoolers, providing a classical and Christian education. Serving greater Columbus, the academy's program stresses literary excellence and sound reasoning in the Biblical and Western tradition.
Contact: Peggy Junker 614-885-2810
Serving counties: Delaware, Franklin, Licking, Marion, Union
Focusing on Jr/Sr high students, WAHA supports and encourages parents committed to educating their children at home. Our goal is to help parents teach and train their children to lead the next generation. WAHA is open to like-minded homeschoolers, regardless of where they live. See website for more information.
Contact: Gary and Marilyn Lankford 614-470-3311
Serving counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway
