Homeschooling: Bay Area Support Groups And Resources

Ronnie’s Awesome List presents a guest article by Julie Schiffman, M.Ed, President of Marin Homeschoolers and a member of the board of directors at Homeschool Association of California. She now runs Ten Toad providing families with information and supporting resources to help them confidently transition to a school-free life. 

When heading out for guided hikes by Park Rangers in the beautiful hillside of Marin County, or spending the day at any of the Bay Area's fabulous museums, or possibly joining one of the many classes offered to homeschoolers, parents who choose to educate their children at home will often joke about how little time they actually spend in their homes.  Every day of the week in the Bay Area, families can attend Homeschool Park Days and organized field trips from Petaluma farms to tidepooling in the South Bay.  To find out more about homeschooling in your area, join a local homeschool network--ask questions, attend events, and get involved.  Discover the joys of living life without school.

North Bay:

• Marin Homeschoolers

• Sonoma County Homeschool

• Sonoma Co. Christian Homeschool Moms

San Francisco:

• San Francisco Bay Area Unschoolers

• San Francisco Homeschoolers

• SF Bay Area Homeschool Network

East Bay:

• DaVinci

• Contra Costa County Homeschool Meetup Group

• Diablo Valley Unschooling Co-op

• SAGE Homeschoolers

• Trackers Earth

Peninsula & South Bay:

• Environmental Volunteers

• Peninsula Life Learners

• South Bay Free Scholars

• Academic Antics

• South Bay Homeschool Network

General Bay Area & Additional Resources:

• Bay Area Homeschool Network

• Cresconova

• Outschool

• HUGS | SF

Outdoor Programs:

• Wild Child Free School

• Trackers

• Vilda

For More Information:

• Homeschool Association of California County Contact 

• A2Z Homeschooling

With over 20 years experience throughout the fields of public, private, and alternative education, Julie Schiffman, M.Ed, helps families discover the joys of living life without school.  She currently serves as President of Marin Homeschoolers and a member of the board of directors at Homeschool Association of California.  Julie hosts regular homeschool information nights in San Anselmo and Mill Valley.  Join Marin Homeschoolers for details on upcoming events.

Updated: May 2023