Support Groups/Co-ops

Support Groups, Co-ops, & Other Informational Links

~ Organizations listed here are not endorsements by Veritas Christian Co-op, and each family is encouraged to verify and investigate the groups that have been voluntarily posted to this website!

Christian Home Educators of Ohio (CHEO) ~ For information on Ohio law, links to local CHEC support groups and a list of homeschool events, visit www.cheohome.org

CHEC – Lebanon ~ Support group for the Lebanon, Ohio area. Contact Kellene Hennecke at gkh7890@go-concepts.com.

Double Digit ~ A fellowship of pre-teens and teenagers in an academic setting.

Date Organized: 2004

Location: Vineyard Church on Rt. 123 (Franklin)

Meeting Times: Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cost: $50 annual supply fee/family, plus $45 per class/student/semester

Grades: 7 - 12th grade

Director: Carla Leitner

Email: litenerr@aol.com

Website: None

Help

Date Organized: 2004/2005

Location: Trenton Christian Church, Middletown Ohio

Meeting Times: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 for the year (subject to change)

Grades: Pre-K - 12th grade

Director: Cherilu DuVal

Email: Duvals@ameritech.net

Website: None

Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) ~ A legal support group for eligible members. For complete membership information and the benefits of membership, please visit www.hslda.org.

Knowledge Quest

Date Organized:1998/1999

Location: Fairfield Church of Christ (Simms Road)

Cost: $50.00 per student

Director: Lori Farr

Grades: Preschool - 12th Grade

Email: Lorikay32@aol.com

The Learning Tree ~ A co-op with an extensive list of classes

Date Organized: 1997

Location: Vineyard Community Church in Springdale off of Kemper Road

Meeting Times: Mondays ~ 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (2 semesters of 15-16 weeks)

Cost: $70.00 per child per semester (3 child maximum per family) plus family membership fee of $50.00 per semester. Teachers and leaders get one child's tuition free.

Grades: Nursery - 12th grade

Director: Barb Drees (513)742-3203

Email: Drees6@aol.com

Website: www.learningtreeonline.org

Leaves of Learning

Date Organized: 1996

Location: 931 Obannonville Road, Loveland OH

Meeting Times: 4 Days/week

Grades: 1st - 12th grade

Cost: $150.00 deposit to hold your spot, plus monthly tuition fees

Director: Diana Osborn

Email: info@leavesoflearning.org or (513)673-9021

Website: www.leavesoflearning.org

Mason Ohio Educational Homeschool Co-op ~ AKA Koinonia Co-op

Date Organized: 2002

Location: Springdale, Ohio

Meeting Times: Fridays ~ 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (30 weeks each year)

Grades: K-12 (Nursery and preschool classes provided)

Cost: $150.00 per family per semester ($300.00 per year)

Director: Melissa Owens

Email: Wesnocs@aol.com

Website: www.CHECMason.org

PEACH ~ Parents Educating at Christian Homes offers support to homeschooling families in southern Ohio. See www.peachhomeschool.org for more information.

POINT (Parents Offering Inspiration, Nurturing, and Training)

Date Organized: 1999

Location: New Covenant Church, Middletown OH

Meeting Times: Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Cost: $164 per student for 28 weeks, $35 annual fee per family, and $15 annual supplies fee

Grades: Nursery - 12th grade

Director: Brad and Paula Sanders

Email: director@point-homeschool.org

Website: www.POINT-homeschool.org

Providence Extension Program (PEP) ~ This program is a broad-based tutoring program for junior high and high school students. Following a classical approach to education, the material is academically challenging with most classes meeting twice per week. See www.providenceextensionprogram.org.

West Branch Learning Tree WBLT Cheviot

Date Organized: 1999

Location: Whitewater Crossing Community Church

Meeting Times: Thursdays ~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $80.00 per child (3 child maximum)

Grades: Nursery - 12th grade

Director: Terry Seyferth

Email: Dougsw6@aol.com

Website: None

Wisdom's Way Co-op in Milford

Date Organized: 1999

Location: Faith Evangelical Free Church at 5910 Price Rd.