Local Meet-ups for families

We are parents dedicated to giving our children rich and real childhood in a way that fits us as individuals. Secular families, and families of any faith are welcome. This group is for homeschooling families living in Yulee and Fernandina Beach, FL.

We are Charlotte Mason inspired, but open to all. We will hold group nature study gatherings, hikes, outdoor study halls, kickball and volleyball games and beach and park days with laid-back, open-minded families. This is a participation required group.  Parents are encouraged to offer lessons or host group gatherings in any type of academic or enrichment activity they fell would be a good fit for the group. 

Sunshine Homeschoolers is the premier Greater Jacksonville Homeschool group… Nah, we’re just kidding. We are an eclectic group of parents trying to prepare our children for their futures. We are unschooled, chill-schoolers, and traditional homeschoolers. We always try to remember, it’s about the kids. The great parental relationships are bonus. We embrace our differences and always try to make everyone feel welcome. 

A group for Wilds homeschoolers in the Jacksonville Florida area-homeschoolers who love to be outside and explore with others. Everyone is welcome regardless of any religion, any spirituality or beliefs but religion and politics aren't part of the group itself.

GROUP DETAILS

Location: All around Jax! We meet at different locations around the area including hiking trails beaches, Parks playgrounds and much more.

Cost: zero! Only time there is a cost is for certain field trips or admission to some place(such as talbot islands) which doesn't happen very often.

Time/day: Most meetups are Thursdays starting at around 10:00 a.m lasting untill 12:00pm-noon. Sometimes they are other days such as a Friday for National Ice Cream Cone Day because that is the day it is on.

Ages: All ages welcome but mainly for school age kids with a focus on Elementary to Middle. Obviously little siblings are welcome! But may not be able to actually participate in many activities. There are a few teens as well but for the most part they are the big siblings.

Extra Info: It's advised on weekly meet up reminder posts that parents check the details on the event page for that to be sure it's a fit for their kids and to prepare (General reminders like water and bug spray plus anything else like proper shoes for a trail) if needed.

We'll do a hike,nature exploring,beach day,park or nature based activity outdoors each time we meet. Along with field trips, seasonal celebrations and more. Kids get to have fun with other homeschool kids outside and parents can meet others. 

Flow & Grow is a meet up for like-minded families who embrace the flow of early childhood and all of the opportunities to grow and learn outside in nature. The activities are best suited for preschool/kindergarten range but siblings of all ages are welcome. We follow a seasonal calendar and focus on different themes each week such as: Fungus, Moss, Lichen, Weather, Christmas plants, Bird study, Winter solstice and so on. In keeping with the theme of the week, we take nature walks, include activities, crafts, books, possibly themed snacks and have plenty of time for free play at the end. Most days cost nothing, but some have a very small supply fee. Starting in January 2024, we will also be limiting the group to active members. It’s okay if you can’t come every week, but we do want to foster deep connections within the group, which is really only possible with consistency.

Our group vibe is pretty crunchy, gentle parenting, a mix of Christian and non-religious, supportive families.

Group Details

Location: For the remainder of the 2023, the meetups are all around town and open to everyone. However, starting in January 2024, the meetups will alternate between the Arlington and Mandarin areas, with occasional field trips such as a beach day, museum, playground, guided tour, or some other sort of outing. 

Time: Every Monday at 10:30 AM.

For more information contact us on Facebook or call/text Jasmine Dvorak at 313-207-4916.

904 Kids at Play is a Homeschool Group in St. Johns county. We host weekly Meetups, Bi-weekly Art Classes and Theater Club, Monthly Bookclub, Field Trips, Enrichment Classes, Holiday Events and More!! Our group ranges in age from 4 to 16 and there is sure to be something exciting for everyone to do. The goal is to meet up on a regular basis to create lifelong connections between homeschooling families. In the future, we hope to host Proms, Spring Formals, and Graduations. 

As always, we are commitment free but encourage you to participate as much as possible to create consistency. Doing so will help form and solidify bonds between the kiddos.  All fees are pay-as-you-go and completely depend on what activities you choose. 

Group Details

Continuous Schedule:  

• Every Friday (Except Major Holidays) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in Treaty Park for Playgroup  
• Weekly Homeschool Art and Clay Classes on Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00 pm @ Creative Me (WGV Location)  
• Monthly Bookclub meets at Southeast Branch Library in St. Augustine (usually Last Friday of every Month; can vary depending on Holidays)  
• Bi-Weekly Theater Club meets on Tuesdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm (Must Join Group for Location)
• Field Trips are in St. Johns County and Surrounding Areas (up to 2 hrs any direction)

For more information contact the Admin Porscha Stroman at 904kids@gmail.com.

 Mom Heart Groups were first created by the author, Sally Clarkson. These groups were designed to be a gathering of women committed to restoring mothers’ hearts to God’s heart for motherhood.  In the hopes of finding like-minded friends, we gather regularly to read and discuss a Sally Clarkson book together (just us moms!). We also will meet with our children for playdates. You need not share our religious beliefs to join! 

Group Details

Location: Northside of Jacksonville (32218)

Time: One Monday night per month (just moms) at 6:00 PM and playdates throughout the month.

Price: free (except for planned, optional events)

For more information find our group on Facebook or reach out to Lauren Juenger 561-568-0557

TGATB Meetup Mandarin was  started for families who use The Good and the Beautiful curriculum. We currently have about 7 students and 7 parents helping out. We meet up at the library to do lessons together, occasionally there is a craft all students can participate in. So far there is no fee to join.

Group Details

Location: Jacksonville Public Library Mandarin Branch

Time: 12pm on Tuesdays and 10am of Fridays

Price: No fee to join

Adventures of a Homeschooler is a group that was created to do adventures near and far. We tend to keep a lot local to our Jacksonville area, but sometimes we may venture further! We welcome anyone, and everyone. All ages welcome.

Group Details

Location: various locations around town (and sometimes further)

Time: Varies

Price: No fee to join

First Coast Military Homeschoolers is an active Facebook group designed for homeschooling military families in the Jacksonville / Mayport Base area. To ensure the safety of our children and privacy of our service members, you must have a military ID to join.

We plan weekly events to help military families connect. Members are welcome to join as many or as few events as they would like. Whether you are looking for advice or interested in meeting other military homeschooling families, we provide a forum for your homeschooling needs.

Connect with your local community here. Are you looking for fun, educational events, or activities to do with your homeschooling students? Do you want to connect with like-minded homeschooling parents, educators, or children? Would you like support or advice from others in the homeschool community? Are you looking for a homeschool co-op? Regardless of what brought you here, pop it into the search bar above. We appreciate your visit. We hope you find what you’re looking for at Homeschool Adventure League.

“We don't all homeschool the same way. That's what makes Wild + Free so unique. We are knit together by our love for nature and committed to preserving childhood for the little ones in our care.

We are mothers of many children and mothers of an only child. We are stay-at-home moms and working mothers who homeschool whenever we can. We love Charlotte Mason, Waldorf, Montessori and Unschooling. And if you take an eclectic approach by doing a little of everything, that's fine by us.

We make the world our classroom and follow our curiosities wherever they lead. We make time for our children to wander and wonder, and we believe that boredom is the best fuel for creativity. We are Wild + Free AND you are welcome here!”
The Saint Augustine chapter is active year round and open to any mother in the greater northeast region of Florida who is actively homeschooling. Our chapter is focused on those children ages 7 and up!  Younger children are welcome to join in but may not be able to always participate and a once a month minimum attendance policy as well as participation on a committee is in place to be a member.

The main weekly activity is nature exploration through hiking with additional opportunities for nature study, book club, enrichment programs, handicrafts and mother culture events offered periodically.

Weekly events are held on Thursdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM mainly within a two hour drive of Saint Augustine and we explore the beautiful state of Florida in all weather conditions except those that are severe so plan accordingly.

We are not a CO-OP but rather a community of like-minded mothers working together to help our children wander within nature and looking forward to having you come join us on our weekly adventures.

Group Details

Location: Saint Augustine, Florida and Surrounding
Time: Thursdays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Price: Free; Plus the occasional event fee
Register Online with the link below.

We’re located on the Westside of Jacksonville and dedicated to enjoy this homeschooling journey as Christ leads us to all wisdom pertaining to life. We currently are only hosting meetups, which are posted on the Facebook group page. We are however looking to turn into a full on Co-Op in the near future, Lord willing. There is no membership fee. Our friendships will always be free, because you’re friendship is invaluable. Depending on the activities we do, they may require a fee, otherwise, we’re just building good memories and learning and growing together! All homeschool ages and awesome ideas are welcome!


Group Details

Location: Westside of Jacksonville
Price: Free
For additional information please see our Facebook (link below). I can be reached via cell:(347)764-9988 

 A secular (everyone is welcome regardless of faith! Just religion will not be part of events),wild + free group for outdoor loving homeschooling women and kids.
Following the basics of the book
Call of the Wild + Free.
Meeting on a regular basis to encourage connections with each other and with nature.  
Some will be at the same location to built a sense of familiarity with the location and to see the changes throughout the year others will be around the Jacksonville area as we explore the unique beauty in the area. This is not a co-op so only official wild + free meet ups will posted.
Open to all ages! Preschool to high school.

Meeting Thursdays 10am-12pm

*With the exception of field trips that may be at different days or times based on location requirements.  

 Vilano Beach Homeschoolers Run Climb and Play” is a homeschool group in Vilano Beach. We have families who join us from all over St. Augustine and surrounding areas.

The name of the title describes our group. If you’re a family that likes to take care of school at home, and then go out to be active with a consistent, tight-knit group of homeschool families, this is a great group to be part of! 

Our group meets twice a week on Tuesdays (North Beach Park) and Thursdays (Treaty Park) so kids can get together and “run, climb, and play”. 

Tuesday Meet Ups involve tree climbing, playing freeze tag, hide-and-seek, playing on the playground, and then heading across the street to the beach. This meet up can last up to 5 hours! And kids ages 3-15 play the entire time!

Thursday Meet Ups involve hiking in the woods, playing with the ducks, playing soccer, riding bikes and scooters, playing tag games on the big playground, and riding scooters at the Skate Park.
Requirements for “Vilano Beach Homeschoolers Run Climb and Play” include coming to at least one meet up per week at the scheduled time. And group members must organize at least one field trip per year for the group.
If you have more questions, we have your answers on our “Vilano Beach Homeschoolers Run Climb and Play” Facebook page. Scroll through and check it out! We would love to meet you! 

Facebook group for Spanish speaking homeschooling families: Facebook group en Español para familias que educan en Casa: 

Jacksonville Fl. Homeschoolers Cristianos. Un grupo con valores Cristianos para familias que hablan español y han decidido educar sus hijos en casa. Es un espacio seguro para compartir, recursos, crear comunidad y apoyo unidos por la fe en Jesús.   

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jacksonvilleflhomeschoolerscristianos