Peaceful Isle Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 We are moving to the LA area in September, and leaving our sweet homeschool friends behind in AZ. :( We are very excited, but my kids thrive on activities and friends. :) I would love to get help with finding any homeschool groups nearby, or activities we could be involved in. We wont have tons of money, because we are going there to start a new church plant in that area. Any help or kind words would be so appreciated. Leaving friends and family is very hard for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 It depends on what area of L.A. you are moving too. Do you mind sharing what area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 We will be moving to West Covina. Its in LA county. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 You will be in the San Gabriel Valley. I live in the San Fernando Valley. I'm sorry I won't be of any help. I would start with a good google search for co-ops etc... Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 You will be in the San Gabriel Valley. I live in the San Fernando Valley. I'm sorry I won't be of any help. I would start with a good google search for co-ops etc... Good Luck!Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Small world! I grew up in West Covina; my Mom still lives there. I can't tell you a lot about the homeschooling scene there, but I'll look into it for you. It is centrally located. 45 minutes/hour to the mountains, beach. LA is about 35 minutes. Pasadena is close by which has lots of things to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running the race Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I live in northern Orange County, so I can't help you with groups. You can try cheaofca.org. CHEA has a list of PSP's and support groups. Feel free to contact me if I can help. Welcome to California! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I'm in the LA area near Pasadena. There's a great co-op there on Tuesdays. Also on Tuesdays is a homeschool group that meets at a Pasadena park. It is not a co-op, just a nice time to socialize. There's also a hs Girl Scout troop that meets there twice a month. We used to attend the co-op but now attend the park day instead (just easier with a baby). Feel free to message me for details. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Azbunch Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 It was really weird to read your post i live in az and will be living in West Covina ,where my husband and grew up, starting this coming January. We will live there January through April each year for his work. I have a friend that said there is a homeschool group near by and she is going to get me the information. I have children around the same ages as yours. Do you already know where exactly you will be living? Are you familiar with the area at all. My husband will be working 12 hour days while we are there so i will be looking for ways to entertain the kids. So far i know they have a trampoline place with homeschool days i thought i might be able to meet people there and they have a nice library im hoping to utilize. Message me if you want to chat more :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I haven't lived in SoCal since my kids were younger, but we found that Orange County had far more homeschool activities than LA County. There were some and I believe it was growing, but it wasn't thriving. I hope things are better now. Our church in Pasadena had a group starting, a co-op, but I haven't heard if it has continued or not. This has some groups to check out: http://lahomeschool.50megs.com I am very jealous! I would move back in a hot minute if my family would agree to it. Unfortunately, my husband and children have decided that NC is now "home" and they don't want to go back to what I consider home. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Contact Carolyn Forte and EIE.- they are in Monrovia (San Gabriel valley) She is a wealth of info and can get you connected there- we started homeschooling in Pasadena 23 yrs ago.. time flies, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Azbunch Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Eie is the one my friend was telling me about:) but i couldn't remeber the name. Many people mentioned pasedena but unless its a Weekend morning it can be an hour or more drive there from West Covina. My friend where will be living in WC is the manager of the rite aid in pasenda and is always stuck in traffic. Im in a small city in az so im not comfortable with driving to far in ca in my 15 passenger van i was hoping for something like Glendora, Azusa, Covina i could drive there:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 There is a church in Glendora that hosts homeschooling coop classes, both daytime and evening. I'll send you the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siebelink6 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 We are moving to Corona, CA next week with our 4 kids ages 13, 11, 7, and 5. I've yet to look intensely into groups, classes, etc, but would like to know if anyone hears of something closer to Corona. I've found groups south of us in Temecula, but would really like to find any WTM or classical groups in the area, even if it is a drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siebelink6 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 We are moving to Corona, CA next week with our 4 kids ages 13, 11, 7, and 5. I've yet to look intensely into groups, classes, etc, but would like to know if anyone hears of something closer to Corona. I've found groups south of us in Temecula, but would really like to find any WTM or classical groups in the area, even if it is a drive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 We are moving to Corona, CA next week with our 4 kids ages 13, 11, 7, and 5. I've yet to look intensely into groups, classes, etc, but would like to know if anyone hears of something closer to Corona. I've found groups south of us in Temecula, but would really like to find any WTM or classical groups in the area, even if it is a drive! Hi, I'm in Corona and replied to your post in the CA thread. I don't know of any IN Corona. Most I meet are not "classical" minded. Many are virtual or belong to "umbrella" schools so are more PS like if that makes sense. I have also seen a few unschoolers. I would love a field trip group, but haven't found one yet. There is a yahoo group, but many seem to have older kids (like HS). Some on there do set up field trips but most seem to be for older kids (no littles allowed, so doesn't work for me). I personally don't have time for weekly things, but would love 1x a month field trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAmom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I am in LA, near Eagle Rock/Glendale not too far from Pasadena. I am will PM you a response to your email but nice to see just a few others around here. :) I have had a hard time connecting with other homeschoolers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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