Arizona Resource Page
Welcome! Homeschooling is an exciting journey and Calvert School will be with you every step of the way.
These resources will help you navigate the state requirements, access local support groups, and plan for fun educational outings.
Regulatory Information
Networking with Calvert Families in Your State!
Homeschool Support Groups
Educational Excursions
Regulatory Information
The link and contact information below will provide you with answers to any legal question you may have about homeschooling in your state.
Contact information
Networking With Calvert Families in Your State!
The Calvert Networking Program allows us to connect families interested in homeschooling with Calvert families in their area currently using our courses. Networking is a great way for families considering the use of Calvert materials to discuss with a family how the program works and to possibly inspect course materials.
To learn more or to help prospective families learn more about Calvert, visit the Family Networking page.
Homeschool Support Groups
Homeschool support groups in your state are an excellent way to gain more assistance and guidance in your homeschooling endeavors. A regional support group fosters a wonderful sense on community among homeschooling families and allows for more opportunities to exchange ideas, plan group outings, and share in the overall experience of homeschooling! While Calvert supports the development of community between homeschool families, this list does not constitute affiliation between Calvert School and the groups represented below.
Arizona Families for Home Education
AFHE is a statewide organization that serves the needs and protects the rights of Arizona's homeschooling families. AFHE is a non-profit educational corporation directed by a Christian Board. AFHE membership is open to all homeschooling parents in Arizona.
Contact Information
Address: P.O. Box 2035, Chandler, AZ 85244-2035
Phone: (602) 235-2673
Email: questions@afhe.org
Web: www.afhe.org
Home Education Network of Arizona
HENA is an inclusive statewide organization that respects, values, and finds strength in diversity. We are neutral in matters of religion and partisan politics and we respect each other’s educational choices. HENA’s mission is to create an environment in which all home educating families in Arizona can share resources, find support, and build community.
Web: www.hena.us
Christian Home Educators of Cochise County
CHECC is a group of parents who love their children enough to educate them at home, and want to share ideas and collaborate on events with other home school families. We host group events such as field trips, spelling bees, enrichment classes, history, science fairs and sports teams. We help coordinate classes for people to share specific knowledge and talents such as gardening, cooking, art, and science.
Address: P.O. Box 2664, Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
Email: checc@checc.info
Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers
Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers, established in 1986, is one of the oldest homeschool support groups in Arizona. Serving the areas of New River, Desert Hills, Cave Creek, Black Canyon City, Anthem, Tramonto, and North Phoenix.
DHCH families consist of both new and experienced homeschoolers with children of all ages from babies to teens. The DHCH leadership consists of husband and wife teams, and fathers are encouraged to participate.
Web: www.dhch.org
Eastside Explorers
Eastside Explorers is a cooperative support group that lends support to homeschooling families within the Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, and Fountain Hills areas.
Eastside Explorers is led by a Christian board of directors that govern within a framework of Judeo-Christian values. All group activities are coordinated by group members. Each member is expected to offer time and individual gifts and experience in order to continually create a vibrant and growing group. The amount and scope of activities offered are completely dependent upon volunteer participation
Email: inform@eastsideexplorers.org
Web: www.eastsideexplorers.org
Indigo Home Learners
We welcome everyone to our group that is willing to be open-minded and allow others to be who they are without judgment. Within Indigo we welcome people of all religions, races, family makeup, sexual orientation, homeschooling methods and curricula. We do not like to say we are a secular group because for many homeschooling families their faith is a large reason for homeschooling. We as parents accept the opportunity and responsibility to teach our own children about differences and the appreciation of them.
Email: Tammy Ayers – tammybayers@msn.com or Heather Emery hpemery69@yahoo.com
Web: www.indigohomelearners.com
Summit View
Summit View was founded in October 1999. We are a secular parent-run homeschool cooperative that spans the entire Phoenix metropolitan area. We began in the East Valley, but are speading with groups all over the Valley. We have no religous affiilation whatsoever. The principles of character and integrity are emphasized and encouraged. The idea is that parents can pool their resources and talents to expose their children to fun and educational group activities and events. It's all about enjoying learning, networking with other parents, and giving our kids unique experiences that a larger group affords.
Email: Tracey Amino - traceyred@aol.com
Web: http://members.aol.com/traceyred
Educational Excursions
Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center, formerly the Arizona Museum of Science & Technology, was conceived in 1980 as a pilot science center by the Junior League of Phoenix. Incorporated as a private, non-profit corporation in 1982, the Science Center opened its doors to the public in 1984 as a small 10,000 square foot storefront exhibition space located in the parking garage level of the downtown Phoenix Hyatt. The museum saw more than 87,000 visitors during its first year of operations and reached more than 750,000 children and adults during its 13-year history. Some of the original hands-on exhibits are still found in the Center today.
Address: 600 East Washington St, Pheonix, AZ, 85004
Phone: 602-716-2000
Email: reservations@azscience.org
Web: http://www.azscience.org/index.php
Flandrau: The UA Science Center
The University of Arizona Science Center brings together the University and regional communities to inspire the teaching and learning of science and technology, create pathways to lifelong learning, and promote the area's social, economic and environmental sustainability.
Address: The University of Arizona, 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-626-STAR (7827)
Email: fsc@email.arizona.edu
Web: http://www.gotuasciencecenter.org/
Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum (Flagstaff)
The Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff is located in the historic Coconino County Hospital for the Indigent. Exhibits reflect Flagstaff and northern Arizona history, as well as ranching, logging, and transportation.
Address: 2340 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 928-774-6272
Email: AHSflagstaff@azhs.gov
Web: http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/visitor_info.asp#flag
Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park (Tempe)
The Museum at Papago Park interprets central Arizona's history with special emphasis on the 20th Century. Exhibits include desert water use and Arizona's World War II Home Front.
Address: 1300 N. College Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: 480-929-9499
Email: AHStempe@azhs.gov
Web: http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/visitor_info.asp#flag
Arizona History Museum (Tucson)
The Arizona History Museum's focus is southern Arizona history from Spanish colonial to territorial eras. Exhibit topics include mining and transportation. The Arizona's Treasures exhibit features Geronimo's rifle and 18th-century Spanish silver sculptured artifacts.
Address: 949 E. 2ns Street, Ticson, AZ 85719
Phone: 520-628-5774
Email: AHSTucson@azhs.gov
Web: http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/visitor_info.asp#flag
Arizona Historical Society Downtown Museum (Tucson)
The AHS Downtown Museum exhibits depict early Tucson businesses and homes, including drugstores, police and fire departments, and the Romero barbershop.
Address: 140 N. Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-770-1473
Email: AHSTucson@azhs.gov
Web: http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/visitor_info.asp#flag
Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House Museum (Tucson)
The historic adobe Sosa-Carrillo-Frémont House, built in the 1870s, features exhibits about Tucson's Hispanic pioneer families, period room settings, a museum shop and special exhibits.
Address: 151 S. Granada Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-622-0956
Email: AHSTucson@azhs.gov
Web: http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/visitor_info.asp#flag
Arizona Historical Society Sanguinetti House Museum (Yuma)
The Sanguinetti House Museum, located in an 1870s adobe home, focuses on the history of the Lower Colorado River from the 1540s to the present.
Address: 240 S. Madison Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364
Phone: 928-782-1841
Email: AHSYuma@azhs.gov
Web: http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/visitor_info.asp#flag
Challenger Space Center
Educational programs are the backbone of the Challenger Center. All of our programs are designed to meet or exceed Arizona state educational standards. All programs are specially designed to meet educational standards set for Math, Science, Technology and Workplace Skills.
Address: 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Phone: 623-322-2001
Web: http://www.azchallenger.org/index.htm
Children's Museum of Phoenix
The Children's Museum of Phoenix: Provides engaging projects, exhibits and programming for young children and their families, educates parents and caregivers about child development and parenting techniques, builds cultural understanding, positive social interaction, and celebrates diversity, and acts as a gateway to other cultural institutions and community programs.
Address: 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034
Phone: 602-253-0501
Email: information@childmuseuphx.org
Web: http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/default.aspx
Phoenix Art Museum
The largest in the Southwest, the museum features about 16,000 art works in its collection of American, European, Asian, Latin American, Contemporary and Western American art. Not to be missed are the Thorne Miniature Rooms of historic interiors and the interactive ArtWorks Gallery for children. Take advantage of the audio guide to create your own tour, visit the Museum Store for unique gifts, and attend art classes, gallery talks and family programs.
Address: 1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685
Phone: 602-257-1222
Web: http://phxart.org/index.aspx
Are we missing something? Calvert is always excited to hear of groups and establishments that may benefit the educational experience of our homeschool families. Calvert is also open to suggestions on added topics to provide our families with the most useful information possible. Please e-mail mwilmeth@calvertservices.org if you have information or ideas to add to the content of this site, or if you have a criticism or concern regarding the information featured above.
