The goal of this group is to form a homeschooling community that supports, encourages, and provides an opportunity for friendship for our children. This group is open to all local homeschoolers. Meet ups include playdates, holiday events, picnics, trips to local museums and aquariums, etc.

This group is for homeschoolers/home educators, unschoolers, and those who are *seriously* considering these paths for educating their young children in Hudson County, NJ. The hope is that enough families join to have playdates, field trips, and co-op classes for children between the ages of 3 and 7. Also looking forward to homeschooling support, sharing of curriculum/program ideas and approaches, and community building. All creeds, backgrounds, and homeschool philosophies welcome.  Please be r …

This is a group open to all homeschooling families interested in getting our kids together to socialize and learn. We can meet at parks, the library, picnic lunches, field trips, group lessons and also monthly moms night- out get togethers. All types of homeschooling families are welcome.  All stay at home mom's with younger ones are welcome too, after all, we are our little ones first teachers.

This group is for homeschooling families in Sussex County NJ. Let's pool our resources together to teach our children God's way and not the world's way. Teaching, socialization, field trips, etc.

Looking to build friendships and memories with other homeschooling families in Central Jersey, especially Middlesex and Union Counties. Join us field trips, social events and fun.

Hubby and I recently moved to an apartment in Hasbrouck Heights but attend a Baptist Church in Queens. We're looking for Christ-centered families with children in our daughter's age group (Born September 2010) to form friendships with. We plan to homeschool her and hope to meet up for playdates and outings with Christian families endeavoring to raise children for the Lord, especially those who also plan to homeschool. We do a plethora of educational activities with her as it is and would love co …

This is a group for primarily unschooling families however homeschoolers and those that are interested in learning more about alternative education for their children are all welcome! The goal of this group is to offer parent and child activities that foster learning, creativity and fun while being a network of support and information for each other. I have struggled to find a community in Northern NJ and hope this fulfills a need in our area.

This is a group for parents looking for a friendly and gentle preschool community. The group will take place once a month in the organizer's house and will also rotate "learning share sessions" in members' homes. The group follows the Montessori experiential based learning model for the preschool aged child. The more hands-on the activity the better. This group also promotes shared leadership, students as leaders, diversity, open dialog and the Quaker philosophy that we are all teachers and lear …

This group is being started to seek out families who are looking for fun, Christ-centered activities for their children, while learning the necessary life values. Members will be encouraged to suggest a favorite activity or field trip. Children who attend regular schools may join along with their families, as long as they're looking to share similar interests and values.

This is a secular group for people looking for alternative education. We'll take advantage of living in New York metropolitan area such as going to world-class museums and meeting with variety of cultures. Let's respect children's interest and enjoy life-long learning together!

A virtual homeschooling cooperative for families with kids K-12 to connect and share interests through workshops, park days, community service, trips, tours and more. HOW TO POST: Please note that when you post a new event, it may take up to 24 hours for your event to be announced to other members with you designated as the event "host." Once you are designated the host and your Meetup event is official, you can add an RSVP limit to your post. (Meetup sets up the site this way, so that the site …

Why join NYC RHP? Is your child at home most days with a nanny or babysitter, and you wish they could get some quality, academic & social instruction? IF YOUR ANSWER IS "YES", PLEASE JOIN NYC RHP! Does your child attend a preschool or daycare program already, but you would like them to get a little extra help with social behaviors or academics? IF YOUR ANSWER IS "YES", PLEASE JOIN NYC RHP! Is your child currently homeschooled, but you would like them to be a part of a more social setting? IF YO …

I am an ordained High Priestess and In this group we talk about what it is like to be a pagan parent, problems, issues, homeschooling, crafts, and events happening on Long Island in Nassau County NY and surrounding Counties. This group is open to anyone with an open mind of course and all earth based religions. People from other locations will still find interest in this group, but to meet up with would be a challenge! I would like to start meeting up at the local venues where here in Nassau Cou …

This group is for Parents of home schoolers of elementary aged children in lower Fairfield County and Westchester County looking to engage our children in field trips, weekly meet up groups, picnics, hikes, educational ideas, academic help, and just support each other. Anyone with suggestions and ideas would benefit this group. There will be an annual membership fee of $ 20.

This group will be for parents in upper Manhattan who are currently home schooling or wish to home school. I currently home school my two boys and feel that they would benefit from having more children around them. Our oldest is 3 years old and youngest was born in October. We are willing to share our home schooling space with you if you share your home schooling space with us. I have developed a preschool program that will put your child on the path to success. The lessons can be easily adapte …

We are opening Alpha One Labs, a makerspace in Brooklyn, to children and their parents to come and build, create, and do something together.

Teach to Excel Foundation, Ltd. (TTE) is a non-profit organization formed to improve professional capability of teachers/educators and to improve student education and career goals. The Teach to Excel Foundation, Ltd. (TTE) mission is to build teacher and leader capacity through high quality professional development and promotion of positive youth development in low-income communities to improve student outcomes. The TTE vision is that every student in high need, low-income, poverty schools and …

Are you parenting a Jewish child but, just like me, would rather have him or her receive Jewish education in the home instead of at a synagogue? I started organizing Jewish home-study circles for kids when my son was little and I was a Hebrew School director at a Conservative synagogue. In a moment of professional honest self-reflection I realized that, a new approach to Jewish education would be required if kids, my son included, were to love their Jewish education. Educating at home, on a week …

This page is intended for the NSPP Co-op Camp serving members of the Not-So-Preppy Playgroup. If you are not already a member of NSPP, please join us here: http://www.meetup.com/NSPPlaygroup

Welcome area natural mama's to our official meetup group! This group is just growing by the day so I wanted to start an official meetup so it would be easier to send invites and rsvp's for our play dates as well create a forum for communicating....

Are you already an expert teaching the Common Core for your grade, or are you just getting started? Do you feel you have all the resources needed, or are you struggling to figure things out? This group intends to connect teachers and hopefully everyone else in K-12 education to share best practice and resources, seek advice, and give advice. As Common Core implementation is moving forward across the nation, we hope to address some of the hot topics we go through as a teacher, an administrator, a …

Are you having trouble meeting educators, inviting then into your development process, finding beta-testers for your teacher-focused technology innovation? This meetup group's purpose is to brainstorm how to overcome these challenges, and the main activity will be a series of a focus groups in which we'll invite teachers and technologists to provide feedback on new ideas and products developed by entrepreneurs that are designed to support educators engaged in e-learning.

Look to find out what new, fun and free programs and projects are being hosted by the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park. The park has an historian and naturalist on staff to offer weekend programs to the public and private programs to scout groups and school groups. The D&R Canal State Park has over 70 miles of trail through central New Jersey. The historic towpath and rail trail provide a flat trail perfect for biking, walking and running, while the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site in Frankli …

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for modern Olympic fencing both for competitive and recreational purposes. Our club is open to anyone with an interest in fencing and is located in Plainview, NY on Long Island. Fencing is a highly competitive individual sport derived from the duel and is a most exciting and safe modern combat sport. At the same time fencing can be an excellent recreational activity for those who are bored with ordinary gym exercises or jogging. Island Fencing Academy is …

Whether you strive for an sustainable life-style, home school or unschool, practice Waldorf philosophies, covet organic food or just feel a tad bit more crunchy than the usual parents out there, than join this group. I hope to meet like-minded Moms & Dads for play dates, city adventuring, nature stuff and whatever else tickles our fancy.

This is a group for dialogue, inspiration and action to protect our children from school related tragedies. The immediate focus is on safety. I started this group because in discussing the shooting in Connecticut, there were so many people who said "but what are we going to do?". I don't know the answer to that question at this moment, but I do know that there are people who care, who are inspired and who can share ideas with one another and with government to protect our children. Hoping to spa …

Welcome! The New York Mamas Playgroup is for families residing in NYC and Long Island, with children ranging from 0 - 7yrs old. If you're an expecting mom, you're also welcome to join. I'm Sandra, my husband and I have 3 children; a 5yo boy, a 3yo girl, and a newborn baby boy. We recently relocated back home to NY after living 8 years in FL and NC.  I'm a newbie to Long Island with kids, so my children and I look forward to making new friends. We frequent the NYC boroughs, and plan on schedulin …