{"id":1348,"date":"2018-03-24T23:19:16","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T03:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/account.nche.com\/?page_id=1348"},"modified":"2026-03-17T23:16:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T03:16:00","slug":"eight","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nche.com\/es_pr\/community\/regions\/eight\/","title":{"rendered":"Regi\u00f3n 8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Region8.jpg&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Region8.jpg&#038;#8221<\/a>; title_text=&#8221;Region8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/regions-map-link-size.jpg&#038;#8221\">https:\/\/nche.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/regions-map-link-size.jpg&#038;#8221<\/a>; title_text=&#8221;regions map link size&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Region 8 Liaison<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:region8@nche.com\">region8@nche.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><span>North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) exists to help parents homeschool with confidence and joy by protecting your right to homeschool, equipping you with resources and encouragement, and connecting you with families and groups across the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><span>One of the best ways to find ongoing support is by joining a local homeschool group in your area. Below you\u2019ll find a list of groups in your region, which have chosen to be listed on this page. While we are so grateful for the support these groups provide, being listed on this page is not an endorsement by NCHE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><span>If you\u2019re a homeschool group leader, please take a moment to ensure your group\u2019s listing is accurate. If your group isn\u2019t listed, we encourage you to complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/group-info\/\">Homeschool Group Form<\/a>\u00a0so families in your area can find and connect with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><span>If you have questions or need guidance, your regional liaison is here to help. You can also take advantage of all the other ways NCHE supports homeschool families:<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/online-homeschool-mentoring\/\"><span>Online mentoring<\/span><\/a><br \/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/thrive\/\"><span><strong>Our annual Thrive! conference<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/join\/\">NCHE membership<\/a><\/strong>: magazine, graduation, scholarships, discounts, mentoring, monthly email<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/activities\/field-trips\/\"><span><strong>NCHE field trips<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/><span><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"581\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/nche.com\/activities\/sports\/\"><strong>NCHE Sports<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #60AF7F;\"><strong>Homeschool Groups in Region 8<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; min_height=&#8221;7687px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-4px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||2px||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 14px;\">African American Homeschoolers<br \/><\/b><b><\/b>African-American homeschoolers of Cumberland County is a group of families who have joined forces to strengthen and expand the black learning community. We promote truth in learning and unity amongst all people. We give to each other and our community. We support each other by sharing our knowledge, experiences, resources, successes, and failures for the children&#8217;s collective advancement.<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Contact:<\/em> Shekia Anthony\u00a0 <a href=\"aahofnc@gmail.com\">aahofnc@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Fayetteville<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bladen County Homeschoolers<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bladen Homeschoolers is an inclusive group that is here to support our local homeschool families<br \/>through regular meetings, field trips, social events, and general information on homeschool resources.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Closed<br \/><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact: <\/span><\/em><a href=\"mailto:bladenhomeschoolers@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bladenhomeschoolers@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bladenhomeschoolers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bladenhomeschoolers\/<\/span><\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Bladen and Scotland Counties<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CHECC (Christian Home Educators of Columbus County)<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christian Home Educators of Columbus County (CHECC) is a Christian based homeschooling group with parent-facilitated classes and activities. We operate on the basis of Biblical principles, welcoming members of all nationalities and faiths who ascribe to our ideals and bylaws. We gather for fellowship and to encourage and support homeschooling families through meetings, field trips, and events.<br \/><\/span><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><a href=\"mailto:http:\/\/checc28472@gmail\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"mailto:christianhomeschoolersofcoco@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span><u>christianhomeschoolersofcoco@<wbr \/>gmail.com<\/u><\/span><\/a><a href=\"mailto:http:\/\/checc28472@gmail\"><br \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Columbus County<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>CHES (Christian Home E<\/b><b>ducators of the Sandhills)<\/b><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CHES is operated on the basis of Biblical principles and living faith, created to support homeschoolers in<br \/>the Sandhills area.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Contact: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1528257807403444\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1528257807403444\/<\/a><br \/><\/span><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Southern Pines, Cameron, Carthage, Aberdeen, Pinehurst,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lemon Springs, West End<br \/>Jackson Springs<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classical Conversations- Fayetteville &amp; East Fayetteville <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Classical Conversations partners with homeschooling parents who want a classical Christian education for their children. Our weekly programs for students in K4-12th grade are academically demanding and are for families interested in pursuing a challenging classical curriculum.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Foundations program is for elementary-aged children and their parents. One day a week for 24 weeks, families meet at a Foundations community where the students are placed in groups of 8 by age\/grade and taught to learn classically by a trained tutor. Students participate in art projects, science experiments, oral presentations, and follow a rigorous memorization program.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Challenge program is for middle and high school students. For 30 weeks, they study six challenging subjects at home. Within our Challenge communities, they practice dialectic and rhetorical skills in a weekly 6-hour program along with tutoring in math, foreign language, complete science labs, exposition and composition, and more.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><em>Type: Paid \u2013 Community Day Program<\/em><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><em>Membership: Rolling with each school year \u2013 Open slots may be available in different communities for the current school year.<\/em><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><em>Contact: Tannis Boswell <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalconversations.com\/community-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/classicalconversations.com\/community-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764952844180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1z8G7r-rCf7IkoSwwwqG8q\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/<wbr \/>classicalconversations.com\/<wbr \/>community-search\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><em>Area(s) Served: <\/em>Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>FAITH (Families Advancing in Teaching Homes)<\/strong> <\/span><span>A Christian support group, open to all. Faith homeschool co-op ministers to nearly 200 students each week. <\/span><span>Faith offers classes on Mondays on the Liberty church campus and offers other activities throughout the week. We serve students from preschool to high school. At Faith, our goal is to provide a loving environment where families can be encouraged both spiritually and educationally. Homeschoolers are provided opportunities to enrich their educational experience with classes, field trips, community service projects, and a competitive sports program. <\/span><span>If you are interested in joining, please fill out a Membership Application.\u00a0 <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16aMcjeS9h\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16aMcjeS9h\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769806095852000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3-AUz1UcysFGbrSe2h_2mV\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/<wbr \/>share\/p\/16aMcjeS9h\/<\/a> <\/span><span>Your membership form may be sent it to Liberty Baptist Church, 1625 Ray Road, <\/span><span>Spring Lake, NC 28390. Please visit Faith\u2019s website for more information. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Type: Co-op Membership: Open Contact:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:faith.hsgroup@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">faith.hsgroup@yahoo.<wbr \/>com<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.libertybaptistchurch.com\/#\/family\/faith-homeschool-co-op\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.libertybaptistchurch.com\/%23\/family\/faith-homeschool-co-op&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769806095852000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pTNQehy8WZ0q5PKEQwISN\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.<wbr \/>libertybaptistchurch.com\/#\/<wbr \/>family\/faith-homeschool-co-op <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Sanford, Ft. Bragg, Spring Lake, Fayetteville, and Lillington <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>HEART of Raeford<br \/><\/strong>HEART of Raeford Co-Op stands for Home Educators Advancing Relationships Together. We have weekly activities between the months of September-May. Our primary goal is building friendships while giving support and encouragement to one another. HEART&#8217;s activities are offered as a supplement to what is taught in the home, meant for enrichment and fun. We meet on Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm in Raeford.<em><br \/>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact:\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:heartofraefordcoop@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heartofraefordcoop@gmail.com<\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Raeford and surrounding areas<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.homenc.org\/home\">HOME Patriots<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">HOME Patriots is a cooperative support group for homeschooling families in Cumberland County and the surrounding counties. All families work<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">together to provide a variety of opportunities for our group.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">These include competitions, field trips, fellowship meetings, social events, a yearbook, graduation ceremonies, and a cooperative learning day called Enrichment Day.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All families are welcome to join HOME. Board Members and E-Day Facilitators are required to sign a statement of faith.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op and support group<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><em>Contact:<\/em> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"mailto:homepatriots@gmail.com\">homepatriots@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/457941440890559\/\"><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homenc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.homenc.org\/\">https:\/\/www.homenc.org\/home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61582274525523\">ht<\/a><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61582274525523\">tps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61582274525523<\/a><br \/><\/span>Area(s) Served:\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Spring Lake, Hope Mills, Stedman,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parkton, Wade, Linden<br \/>Raeford, Saint Pauls, Sanford<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><strong>NC <\/strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;\">Nature Homeschool<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span>NC Nature Homeschool is a homeschool group with the mission of getting kids outdoors, healthy, and building relationships in local community without relying on electronics or hours of driving every week.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span>We\u2019re passionate about equipping children &amp; parents to thrive within their local communities by experiencing the physical &amp; emotional benefits of getting outdoors to learn through unconventional play.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span>You\u2019ll often find us doing nature walks, nature journaling, Storytime, nature games, family dinners, and more.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span>We are primarily homeschool families &amp; practice a Biblical worldview but all families are welcome! Our group is made in mind for ages 0-12yrs but siblings are welcome!<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span>We also provide online resources to help families get outdoors others days of the week, and resources to start up a group if you live in another county!<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Type: Co-op<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Membership: Open<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Contact:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ncnhomeschool@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ncnhomeschool@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncnaturehomeschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.ncnaturehomeschool.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1710966417311000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ODLQ8l5EVfHrSCDCauNiv\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ncnaturehomeschool.org<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Area(s) served: Columbus County, Bladen County, Brunswick County, Horry County, all of NC counties.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span>Region(s): Main Region 8<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Laurinburg Area Homeschooling Community<\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><em>Type:<\/em> Support Group<br \/><em>Membership: <\/em>Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/469848803348522\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/469848803348522<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Scotland County<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em>\u00a0Region 8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>LIFT (Learning in Faith Together)<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This group meets at Arran Lake Baptist Church.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Contact:<\/em> Samantha Cernock: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sfcernock@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sfcernock@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Fayetteville, Raeford<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Raising Disciples <span>Together Homeschool Alliance (RDT HSA)<\/span><\/b><br \/><span>Cohesive group of families supporting opportunity to learn, explore, and interact together in Christian belief. Meet once per month: field trips, local events, casual in-home teaching. A team effort, parents rotate hosting, whole family may attend. Monthly newsletter provided.<br \/><\/span><em>Type: Co-op Field trips<br \/>Contact:<\/em> Nesha Fesenmaier <a href=\"mailto:\trdt.hsa.nc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rdt.hsa@gmail.com <\/a>(850) 866-6878<br \/><em>Area Served:<\/em> Columbus County<br \/><a href=\" \thttps:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/308076691640789\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/facebook.com\/groups\/308076691640789\/<\/a><br \/><b><span><\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote type=\"cite\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b>Robeson County Christian Home Educators<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RCCHE is a Christian homeschool support group that strives to provide a unique level of encouragement and support to all homeschool families through many different in person events, including but not limited to, field trips, parties, teen nights, moms-day-out, weekly co-op, annual Talent Show, and Graduation Celebration. Membership is granted by submission of a form with a small membership fee per family.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op and support group<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Contact:<\/em><\/span>Nicole Blackburn (secretary)<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:nybanez@att.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nybanez@att.net<\/a><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/258584670930165\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/258584670930165&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764952844180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3nXLkWZY5SfH1cBGzTrlGz\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/<wbr \/>groups\/258584670930165<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served<\/em>: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lumberton, Maxton, Buie, Pembroke, McDonald, Fairmont, Proctorville,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orrum<br \/>Bladenboro, Bellamy, Allton, Tar Heel,\u00a0Saint Pauls, Tobermory,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rennert, Clarkton, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elizabethtown,<br \/>White Oak, Rowland<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>SAFE (Sampson Association of Family Educators)<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAFE is an organization of families who are committed to maintaining educational freedoms and encouraging excellence in home\u00a0education. It is our purpose to promote and develop home education as a viable educational alternative and to provide\u00a0encouragement and support to those families.<br \/>SAFE is operated on the basis of Biblical principles and living faith, welcoming\u00a0members of all races,<br \/>nationalities, and religions who will ascribe to our ideals. SAFE is not affiliated with any church or denomination\u00a0so that it might be a support group for all Sampson area homeschoolers.<br \/><\/span><em>Type:<\/em> Co-op<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Contact:<\/em> A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ngela Neal \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"mailto:adtneal75@yahoo.com\">adtneal75@yahoo.com<\/a><a href=\"mailto:adtneal75@yahoo.com\"> \u00a0<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SampsonAssocationOfFamilyEducators\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SampsonAssocationOfFamilyEducators\/<br \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<em>Area(s) Served: <\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinton, Turkey, Roseboro<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 14px;\">VALOR<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">VALOR Homeschoolers is primarily a peer to peer support group, specifically created for\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">the local<\/span> military community. This includes\u00a0active, retired, guard, and DOD civilians. We\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">offer field trips, clubs,<br \/>special events, enrichment activities, and playdates.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Type:<\/em>\u00a0Primarily a Facebook group with some activities<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0Carmen Renee Blackmore\u00a0<a href=\"allthewayhomeschool@gmail.com\">allthewayhomeschool@gmail.com<\/a><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"selockerbie@gmail.com\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Elisha Pitman<\/span>\u00a0 pitmanfamily3@yahoo.com<br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sarah Warner Lockerbie<\/span>\u00a0 selockerbie@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1103672596355864\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1103672596355864\/<\/span><\/a><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Ft. Liberty (formally Bragg) and the surrounding area<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: large;\"><strong>Additional Area Facebook Groups &amp; Pages<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Carolina Speech &amp; Debate &#8211; Greater Fayetteville &amp; Online<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Club meetings on Tuesdays \u2014 August 19 through March 31 (No classes on Nov 24, Dec 16, 23, or 30)<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">12:00-1:00 PM \u2014 Parliamentary and Public Forum Debate<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">1:00-2:30 PM \u2014 Team Policy Debate<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">2:30-4:00 PM \u2014 Junior, JV, and Varsity Speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Event age requirements \u2014 Competitor age by October 1 of the tournament season<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Junior Speech &#8211; Ages 5 to 8<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">JV Speech &#8211; Ages 9 to 11<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Public Forum &#8211; Ages 10 to 13 (9 and 14 year olds allowed with coach approval)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Varsity Speech, Team Policy Debate &#8211; Ages 12 to 18<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\">Parli Debate &#8211; Ages 14 to 18 (Students should be at least 16 years old, have two years of Team Policy experience, or receive coach approval before competing.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Membership: Open<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Contact: Kelly Parsons<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"mailto:carolinadebatenc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carolinadebatenc@gmail.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinaspeechanddebate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.carolinaspeechanddebate.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1764952844180000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1TPHo3npAZdAeHG3XQdkUJ\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.<wbr \/>carolinaspeechanddebate.com\/<\/a><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Fayetteville Area Homeschoolers<br \/><\/b>This group exists to ask questions, share ideas &amp; local resources, and to plan field trips.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook group<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/729775357060018\/\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/729775357060018\/<\/a><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"> <em>Area(s) Served: <\/em>Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Fayetteville NC Homeschool Buy, Sell, &amp; Swap<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">This group is intended for homeschool families located in and around Fayetteville, North Carolina. This includes all of Cumberland County and the surrounding counties of Harnett, Sampson, Hoke, Bladen, Robeson, and Moore. Other nearby counties may be allowed to join and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\">This group is a place to both buy and sell items of interest to homeschool families.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/729775357060018\/\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/192591477560575<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served: <\/em>Cumberland,\u00a0Harnett, Sampson, Hoke, Bladen, Robeson, and Moore.<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Fayetteville Area Unschoolers<br \/><\/b>A group for support of Fayetteville (and surrounding area) unschoolers and a place for those who want to learn how to unschool.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/729775357060018\/\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1389903827752846<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served: <\/em>Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Fayetteville NC &amp; Surrounding Areas Homeschool Field Trips<br \/><\/strong>Fayetteville NC &amp; Surrounding Areas Homeschool field trips&#8217; goal is to provide a network and support structure for individual local homeschoolers to set up homeschool events and to keep area homeschoolers informed about local homeschool opportunities offered by area organizations.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/729775357060018\/\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/195118860669717<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served: <\/em>Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Fayetteville Homeschool Adventurers<br \/><\/strong>Homeschool field trip group for Fayetteville, NC<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/729775357060018\/\">\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/741130892948087<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served: <\/em>Fayetteville<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Fayetteville Homeschool Community Connection<br \/><\/b>A central page to share event information, plan meet-ups, promote existing\u00a0co-ops\/groups\/businesses<br \/>for homeschool families in\u00a0Fayetteville, NC.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook page<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FHCC.NC\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FHCC.NC<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Fayetteville\/Ft. Bragg Homeschoolers<br \/><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>Type: <\/em>Facebook group<em><br \/>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/454390054631074\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/45439005463107<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/454390054631074\">4<br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Cumberland (including Fort Bragg), Hoke, Robeson, Bladen, Harnett, Sampson<br \/>and Moore counties<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><a id=\"js_1xk\" class=\"profileLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/238029470352734\/?ref=gs&amp;fref=gs&amp;dti=1103672596355864&amp;hc_location=group\" data-hovercard=\"\/ajax\/hovercard\/group.php?id=238029470352734&amp;extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22gs%22%2C%22directed_target_id%22%3A1103672596355864%2C%22dti%22%3A1103672596355864%2C%22hc_location%22%3A%22group%22%7D&amp;ref=gs\" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=\"1\" aria-describedby=\"u_1k_1\" aria-owns=\"js_1t0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fayetteville Homeschooling in Spanish<\/span><\/a><br \/><\/strong>Fayetteville Homeschooling in Spanish was established to start a community of like-minded homeschoolers. I share tips, resources, and local events to help in the cause of giving our children Spanish fluency for all levels.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> FaceBook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/238029470352734\/?hc_location=group\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/238029470352734\/?hc_location=group<\/a><br \/>Email: Eleonore Surles <a href=\"mailto:eleonoresurles@gmail.com\">eleonoresurles@gmail.com<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Spring Lake<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fort Bragg Homeschool Support<br \/><\/strong>This Facebook page is run by the Ft. Bragg military School Liaison Officers (SLOs) and highlights programs offered on Ft. Bragg for homeschoolers.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fortbragghomeschool\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fortbragghomeschool<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Cumberland (including Fort Bragg), Hoke, Robeson, Bladen, Harnett, Sampson<br \/>and Moore counties<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6<br \/>Region 8<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>H.E.L.L.O. (Help Enrich and Lift the Lives of Others)<br \/><\/b>A place for local homeschoolers to stay in touch with one another. The city of Fayetteville, NC will be considered the center and it will\u00a0be considered the group home.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em>\u00a0Ask for membership; must currently be homeschooling.<br \/><em>Contact:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em>Nancy McKee<em><br \/><\/em><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Cumberland (including Fort Bragg), Hoke, Robeson, Bladen, Harnett, Sampson<br \/>and Moore counties<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Homeschoolers of Columbus County NC<br \/><\/b>A place to connect with fellow homeschoolers in the Columbus County area. Get-togethers, field trips, and maybe eventually a weekly co-op. Swap and sell curriculum and books. We welcome those in Columbus County and nearby surrounding areas.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><em>Contact:\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/510406063904312\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/510406063904312\/<\/a><em><br \/><\/em><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em> Columbus county and Surrounding areas<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8, Region 9 (southern)<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Legacy of Learning<br \/><\/strong>Homeschool ideas, connections, tools, and other helpful things. Ok, I&#8217;ll admit it. I want to surround myself with homeschool parents who are smarter than me so I can be a better one.<strong><br \/><\/strong><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership: <\/em>Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/371096649732617\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/371096649732617<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em>\u00a0Cumberland County<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em>\u00a0Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Our Perfectly Imperfect Homeschool<br \/><\/strong>We began our adventure in August 2013, and it has been an interesting learning process. I am by no means a super scheduler, planner, have all my lessons completed BEFORE school starts, kind of gal. I wanted to start a group that maybe other homeschoolers could find, and know that it&#8217;s ok if you&#8217;re a little more of a seat-of-the-pants schooler. It all evens out, and at the end of the year, you will see that yes, your kids did actually learn something. So stop striving for everyone else&#8217;s &#8220;perfect&#8221; homeschool, and just find yours. And hopefully, we can support each other and share ideas and tips, and vent if we need to. Because we ALL understand here. And bring your coffee. You&#8217;re gonna need it.<br \/><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership: <\/em>Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/584584991652784\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/584584991652784<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em>\u00a0Cumberland, Harnett<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em>\u00a0Region 6, Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 13px;\">Raeford Homeschoolers<br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: small;\">This group is to help you connect to other homeschoolers in our area. Playdates, field trips, meet and greets to exchange ideas and experiences.<strong><br \/><\/strong><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership: <\/em>Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/RaefordHomeschoolers\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/RaefordHomeschoolers<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em>\u00a0 Raeford area<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Rockfish Homeschoolers<br \/><\/strong>This group is to help you connect to other homeschoolers in the Rockfish area. Field trips and other educational activities.<strong><br \/><\/strong><em>Type:<\/em> Facebook group<br \/><em>Membership: <\/em>Private<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/663270017939399\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/663270017939399\/<\/a><br \/><em>Area(s) Served:<\/em>\u00a0 Rockfish area<br \/><em>Region(s):<\/em> Region 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: large;\"><strong>Clubs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carolina Speech &amp; Debate &#8211; Greater Fayetteville &amp; Online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Club meetings on Tuesdays \u2014 August 19 through March 31<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>(No classes on Nov 24, Dec 16, 23, or 30)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>12:00-1:00 PM \u2014 Parliamentary and Public Forum Debate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>1:00-2:30 PM \u2014 Team Policy Debate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>2:30-4:00 PM \u2014 Junior, JV, and Varsity Speech<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Event age requirements \u2014 Competitor age by October 1 of the tournament season<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u25cf Junior Speech &#8211; Ages 5 to 8<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u25cf JV Speech &#8211; Ages 9 to 11<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u25cf Public Forum &#8211; Ages 10 to 13 (9 and 14 year olds allowed with coach approval)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u25cf Varsity Speech, Team Policy Debate &#8211; Ages 12 to 18<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u25cf Parli Debate &#8211; Ages 14 to 18 (Students should be at least 16 years old, have two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>years of Team Policy experience, or receive coach approval before competing.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Membership: Open<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Contact: Kelly Parsons<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"mailto:carolinadebatenc@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carolinadebatenc@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolinaspeechanddebate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.carolinaspeechanddebate.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1769806095852000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0mNCayo7u1oPmBFrwL1gHi\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.<wbr \/>carolinaspeechanddebate.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Fayetteville Homeschool Chess Club Community<br \/><\/strong><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2527498480799730\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/2527498480799730<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><strong>Hoke County 4-H Homeschool Rockets Club<br \/><\/strong><em>Membership:<\/em> Open<br \/><em>Contact:<\/em> Wendy Locklear\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:wlocklear7@gmail.com\">wlocklear7@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; 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One of the best ways to find ongoing support is by joining a local homeschool group in your area. Below you\u2019ll find a list of groups in your region, which have chosen to be listed on this page. While we are so grateful for the support these groups provide, being listed on this page is not an endorsement by NCHE. If you\u2019re a homeschool group leader, please take a moment to ensure your group\u2019s listing is accurate. If your group isn\u2019t listed, we encourage you to complete the\u00a0Homeschool Group Form\u00a0so families in your area can find and connect with you. If you have questions or need guidance, your regional liaison is here to help. You can also take advantage of all the other ways NCHE supports homeschool families: Online mentoring Our annual Thrive! conference NCHE membership: magazine, graduation, scholarships, discounts, mentoring, monthly email NCHE field trips NCHE Sports Homeschool Groups in Region 8African American HomeschoolersAfrican-American homeschoolers of Cumberland County is a group of families who have joined forces to strengthen and expand the black learning community. We promote truth in learning and unity amongst all people. We give to each other and our community. We support each other by sharing our knowledge, experiences, resources, successes, and failures for the children&#8217;s collective advancement.Type: Co-opMembership: OpenContact: Shekia Anthony\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:aahofnc@gmail.comArea\">aahofnc@gmail.comArea<\/a>(s) Served: FayettevilleRegion(s): Region 8 Bladen County HomeschoolersBladen Homeschoolers is an inclusive group that is here to support our local homeschool familiesthrough regular meetings, field trips, social events, and general information on homeschool resources.\u00a0Type: Co-opMembership: ClosedContact: \u00a0bladenhomeschoolers@gmail.com\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bladenhomeschoolers\/Area(s)\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/bladenhomeschoolers\/Area(s)<\/a> Served: Bladen and Scotland CountiesRegion(s): Region 8 CHECC (Christian Home Educators of Columbus County)Christian Home Educators of Columbus County (CHECC) is a Christian based homeschooling group with parent-facilitated classes and activities. We operate on the basis of Biblical principles, welcoming members of all nationalities and faiths who ascribe to our ideals and bylaws. We gather for fellowship and to encourage and support homeschooling families through meetings, field trips, and events.Type: Co-opMembership: OpenContact:\u00a0\u00a0christianhomeschoolersofcoco@gmail.comArea(s) Served: Columbus CountyRegion(s): Region 8 CHES (Christian Home Educators of the Sandhills)CHES is operated on the basis of Biblical principles and living faith, created to support homeschoolers inthe Sandhills area.Type: Co-opMembership: OpenContact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1528257807403444\/Area(s)\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1528257807403444\/Area(s)<\/a> Served: Southern Pines, Cameron, Carthage, Aberdeen, Pinehurst,\u00a0Lemon Springs, West EndJackson SpringsRegion(s): Region 6, Region 8 &nbsp; Classical Conversations- Fayetteville &amp; East Fayetteville Classical Conversations partners with homeschooling parents who want a classical Christian education for their children. Our weekly programs for students in K4-12th grade are academically demanding and are for families interested in pursuing a challenging classical curriculum. The Foundations program is for elementary-aged children and their parents. One day a week for 24 weeks, families meet at a Foundations community where the students are placed in groups of 8 by age\/grade and taught to learn classically by a trained tutor. Students participate in art projects, science experiments, oral presentations, and follow a rigorous memorization program. The Challenge program is for middle and high school students. For 30 weeks, they study six challenging subjects at home. Within our Challenge communities, they practice dialectic and rhetorical skills in a weekly 6-hour program along with tutoring in math, foreign language, complete science labs, exposition and composition, and more. Type: Paid \u2013 Community Day Program Membership: Rolling with each school year \u2013 Open slots may be available in different communities for the current school year. Contact: Tannis Boswell <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalconversations.com\/community-search\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/classicalconversations.com\/community-search\/<\/a> Area(s) Served: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford FAITH (Families Advancing in Teaching Homes) A Christian support group, open to all. Faith homeschool co-op ministers to nearly 200 students each week. Faith offers classes on Mondays on the Liberty church campus and offers other activities throughout the week. We serve students from preschool to high school. At Faith, our goal is to provide a loving environment where families can be encouraged both spiritually and educationally. Homeschoolers are provided opportunities to enrich their educational experience with classes, field trips, community service projects, and a competitive sports program. If you are interested in joining, please fill out a Membership Application.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16aMcjeS9h\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/16aMcjeS9h\/<\/a> Your membership form may be sent it to Liberty Baptist Church, 1625 Ray Road, Spring Lake, NC 28390. Please visit Faith\u2019s website for more information. Type: Co-op Membership: Open Contact:\u00a0\u00a0faith.hsgroup@yahoo.com\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.libertybaptistchurch.com\/#\/family\/faith-homeschool-co-op Area(s) Served: Sanford, Ft. Bragg, Spring Lake, Fayetteville, and Lillington Region(s): Region 6, Region 8 HEART of RaefordHEART of Raeford Co-Op stands for Home Educators Advancing Relationships Together. We have weekly activities between the months of September-May. Our primary goal is building friendships while giving support and encouragement to one another. HEART&#8217;s activities are offered as a supplement to what is taught in the home, meant for enrichment and fun. We meet on Thursdays from 10:00am-12:00pm in Raeford.Type: Co-opMembership: OpenContact:\u00a0Email:\u00a0heartofraefordcoop@gmail.comArea(s) Served: Raeford and surrounding areasRegion(s): Region 8 HOME PatriotsHOME Patriots is a cooperative support group for homeschooling families in Cumberland County and the surrounding counties. All families work\u00a0together to provide a variety of opportunities for our group. These include competitions, field trips, fellowship meetings, social events, a yearbook, graduation ceremonies, and a cooperative learning day called Enrichment Day. All families are welcome to join HOME. 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