(Julian and Surrounding Areas) Meet Our Co-op Lead Pilar Bewley Hi backcountry families! I’m Pilar Bewley, and I’ve been homeschooling my 7- and 10-year old for four years. I also host a small learning pod in my home in Julian. I grew up between San Diego and Mexico and I’m fully bilingual (hablo español)! I’m passionate about supporting and encouraging homeschool families, and love to share resources. My husband, kids and I enjoy exploring the outdoors and connecting with new friends. I look forward to meeting you and supporting all of our backcountry homeschool families! CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT YOUR INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

meet our co-op leads Christy Dunham Hello homeschool families! My name is Christy and I am a mama to five beautiful humans. I’ve been at this homeschooling thing for awhile now and I love it! My oldest two are homeschool graduates and I’m currently learning with my 14, 6, and 3 year old. My favorite thing about homeschooling is getting to see my children grow their love of learning and experience the wonder of the world through their eyes. CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP! SUBMIT YOUR INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP! Sara Connor Hi! My name is Sara Conner. I have 2 boys and this is our second year doing a homeschool/co-op program and we love it! I joined Homeschool Collective in hopes of finding our tribe and I am so excited we have found families we can grow and learn with in the community of Oceanside. I have created a list of some fun parks and trails in and near Oceanside and can't wait to explore them with everyone! Ashley Flahive Hi! I’m Ashley, mom of 3 kiddos and we are in our 7th year of homeschooling, and each year teaches and stretches us in so many ways. I’m thankful for the flexibility of this journey, and I’m excited to find encouragement, support, and friendship in this community with you all! Please let me know how I can help support you in your homeschooling journey. CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD meet our Tween co-op leads SUBMIT YOUR INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

meet our co-op lead Raquel Cusi Hi all! My name is Raquel Cusi and I’m a mom of 5 and have been homeschooling my kids for 8 years now. Born and raised in San Diego, I love being able to see my own kids group up here in this beautiful community. My childhood neighborhood was in North County but I currently reside in Point Loma which we have found is an amazing community rich in culture and history! My goal for my children is to find their purposes and passions and to serve others with what they love to do. I grew up having an entrepreneurial spirit and several of my kids have been following similar endeavors. Looking forward to connecting with everyone! CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT YOUR INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

We host FUN Summer Camps! Check out our Camps page for options on getting your kid out having some friends with Homeschool Collective kids! Upcoming Camps Learn D&D @ The Library - Ages 8+ Recommended (CENTRAL, Thursday) Jul 02, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Mission Hills - Hillcrest/Knox Branch Li, 215 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA Join us for D&D at the Mission Hills Knox Branch of the library! Parking is validated for the below ground parking garage. This event happens EVERY Thursday. You do need to be there the entire time to play. Younger kids can bring board games and play or hang in the kids area of the library. GET MORE INFO Open Rehearsal @ Rady's Shell Jul 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101, USA It's the San Diego symphony free open rehearsal for the Blockbuster Broadway show! Meet in the back fake grass area. Bring sun umbrellas and blankets. We'll hang out after rehearsal ends down below. Seaport village is right there too. 619-567-4779 GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates West Phoenix - Slick City Meet-up (ALL AGES) Jul 03, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Slick City Action Park, 15305 W McDowell Rd #101, Goodyear, AZ 85395, USA Join us at Slick City Action Park Kids can play indoors while parents can talk (or play) GET MORE INFO Teen/Tween Hangout *Hike and Fireworks* (Younger Siblings Welcome) Jul 03, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Lake Calavera Preserve, Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA This is a phone free group This is NOT a drop off group GET MORE INFO Teen/Tween Hangout *Hike and Fireworks* (Younger Siblings Welcome) Jul 03, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Lake Calavera Preserve, Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92010, USA This is a phone free group This is NOT a drop off group GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates Play + Power Jul 06, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM San Diego, 1344 E Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109, USA Meet at Tecolote North Playground every Monday, 9:30 AM. Kids play while moms get a little movement in - easy, fun, and a great way to start the week. 💙 GET MORE INFO Beach Day with Thrive & La Mesa! (Monday) (CENTRAL) Jul 06, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Mission Point Park, 2600 Bayside Ln, San Diego, CA 92109, USA Bring your lunches, sand toys, beach gear and sunscreen as we spend the day with Thrive Homeschoolers Group & La Mesa Collective at the Bay! Contact: Shay 619-942-3663 or Amber 619-567-4779 GET MORE INFO Beach Day with Thrive! (Monday) Jul 06, 2026, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Mission Point Park, 2600 Bayside Ln, San Diego, CA 92109, USA Bring your lunches, sand toys, beach gear and sunscreen as we spend the day with Thrive Group at the Bay! Contact: Shay 619-942-3663 GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates 🔬 Science in the Park Jul 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Kate Sessions Memorial Park, 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109, USA My boys have been really into science this year, so I thought it would be fun to keep that curiosity going and share it with friends! We'll do a simple hands-on science experiment each time, followed by plenty of free play, exploring, and hanging out. GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates Park Day at Collier (Tuesday) Jul 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Collier Park, 4401 Palm Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941, USA Come hang out and play! Bring scooters, chalk, games etc. This park has a playground, grassy areas, small nature trail, and lots of side walk for wheels. Pack a lunch and bring a picnic blank and let's meet under the big tree! Time: 11am-whenever Point of Contact: Shay 619-942-3663 GET MORE INFO A Bad Case of Stripes Theater Feild Trip Jul 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM San Diego Junior Theatre, 1650 El Prado #208, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Join us for a special discount homeschool rate field trip to A Bad Case of Stripes! $7 for kids, $15 for adults. Venmo ars143dac and please tell me how many kids & adults in the notes! Payment is due BY JUNE 8th. If we get 50+ We will have chaperone tickets and the first 4 people who pay me will GET MORE INFO Nature Art & Play! Carson's Crossing @ PQ Creek Jul 07, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM PQ Creek Falls Trailhead, 7101 Park Village Rd, San Diego, CA 92129, USA Let's head down to Carson's Crossing at Penasquitos Creek to explore, observe, and create nature inspired artwork. GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates FREE Bowling @ Main Event West PHX - Avondale Jul 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – Oct 28, 2026, 12:30 PM Main Event Avondale, 10315 W McDowell Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392, USA Join us and bowl for FREE GET MORE INFO Lets Ride! @ Discovery Lake Jul 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Discovery Lake Park, 650 Foxhall Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA Join us on a short "hike" around the lake. Bring your wheels of all sorts ***pending weather***. New Family Day GET MORE INFO Lets Ride! @ Discovery Lake Jul 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM Discovery Lake Park, 650 Foxhall Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078, USA Join us on a short "hike" around the lake. Bring your wheels of all sorts ***pending weather***. New Family Day GET MORE INFO Teen/Tween Hangout Explore San Diego *Younger Siblings Welcome* Jul 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Arcade Monsters San Diego, 704 J St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA This is a phone free group This is NOT a drop off group GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates $1 Summer Movies: How to Train Your Dragon (Wednesday) Jul 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego, 2951 Jamacha Rd, El Cajon, CA 92019, USA Let's meet and watch a movie together! Tickets to see the movie are $1 at the kiosk or $2 if you buy online ahead of time. Bring snack and a drink for a cheap and fun summer experience! Regal Edwards in Rancho San Diego GET MORE INFO Multiple Dates 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 Meet-up - 7/8 - Jul 08, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Rohr Park, 4548 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902, USA We would love to meet our new members of the South County Homeschool Collective group and hopefully reconnect with members that we haven't seen in a bit. 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meet our co-op leads Suzette Loy Hi my name is Suzette and I'm a mom to my 4 incredible children. I have a 25 yr old UCSD graduate, a 22 year old in the Airforce, an 11 yr old and 8 yr old. My oldest 2 were in the public school system. I never considered homeschool as an option until SB277 passed. It was scary, especially since this wasn't part of my plan. I shut my business down to homeschool & I've been homeschooling now since 2020 without looking back! Having older kids, I understand how incredibly fast their childhood goes by. I've been able to embrace each moment and create amazing memories. My goal is to make sure my kids don't feel left out by not being allowed to go to public school. My mission is to make homeschooling an amazing experience and connect with all of you amazing families! I'm genuinely excited to work with all of you guys to make this the best experience for our children. Monet Holschlag I'm Monet. I've been homeschooling since 2012. I feel it's my responsibility to educate my kids, not the state's! I have 2 boys, Rhees (2011) and Terje (2007). Rhees is a master at Minecraft and enjoys playing soccer and chess. Terje is a mechanic and fabricator and likes all things off-road. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, yoga, reading, and all things fringe. We have been in Vista about 9 years. Looking forward to being in community with you. CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT YOUR INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

meet our co-op lead Allison Buenviaje I’m Allison and have been homeschooling my four children since 2016. I was born and raised in the south county of San Diego and am so blessed to be a part of growing the homeschool community down here! My family and I look forward to meeting you and being a part of your homeschool journey! CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

Meet Our Co-Op Lead Desiree Escalona Hi, I’m Desiree! I have two boys and this is our second year homeschooling. I’ve been involved with the North County Homeschool Co-op for a while and have enjoyed the relationships my children and I have formed. I’m building a group in Escondido so we can find our tribe closer to home! I look forward to connecting and joining forces with other like minded families in Escondido CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT YOUR INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

Meet Our Co-op Lead Elizabeth Griswold Hello fellow homeschool parent! My name is Elizabeth, and I live in Encinitas with my hubby and three kids. Wow, what an incredible journey it has been homeschooling so far! I felt led to take the leap and homeschool 3 years ago, ironically while in the thick of touring preschools for my oldest child. The spark was lit, we went on faith, and haven't looked back! I believe we moms (and Dads) deserve the connection and friendships WE need to thrive on this journey. I'm so looking forward to connecting with you! CONTACT A CO-OP LEAD SUBMIT INFO TO JOIN THIS CO-OP!

Having community can be a vital part of any homeschoolers journey, whether it be simple meet-ups or special events. Let us help guide you to finding the perfect fit. Our website is full of homeschooling resources for you! ABOUT US Our dream is to build a community that can grow with each family and their needs. To support our members each step of the way through their homeschool journey. To share thoughts, ideas, experiences, struggles, and triumphs. To walk together on this collective homeschooling path. Hello, Welcome! Hi! My name is Sara. I am a wife and mother. I have three children whom we have homeschooled since 2014. It was always my intention to educate my children at home and we are each blessed to have the opportunity to do just that. Our family moved to North County San Diego in the Fall of 2020. Shortly after that time I connected with another homeschool mother who invited me into her home for a gathering with local homeschool mothers. She introduced me to an amazing group of local homeschooling families and from that day forward not only have my children had the opportunity of creating friendships, but I too have found myself building many personal connections. This journey has truly been amazing in so many ways. I realized while sharing with others about homeschooling that this was bigger than just myself or my family. I knew more people needed what our group had to offer which is access to a supportive community. This is exactly what you will find here with Homeschool Collective. As a community we have seen the needs changing around us and so many of us wanted to provide more for not only our group, but for any family considering this path or are already on it. Please have a look around and know that each person you find here supporting the Collective has done so from their heart. Our community has grown because of the time and energy each of us have poured into it. It is our hope that this community and page will aid in the gaps that we have each come across. You will see many changes and additions in the coming year so please stick around. We can not wait to share it all with you. Thank you for being here and I truly hope this journey and time in your life is blessed beyond all measuring! Sara Shields

Sara Shields Samantha Sarsilmaz Hello! My name is Samantha! I am a mom of two girls, wife and business owner and have been homeschooling since 2019. I knew I wanted to homeschool, but started much sooner then I thought. I took 1 year prior to educate myself as much as possible at all of the different options out there for homeschooling. I was scared and excited all wrapped into one! Each year has grown and evolved as we find our way on this amazing journey of homeschooling. The one thing that I learned quickly is how important creating your community is. I first started with hosting moms in my home to talk about all things homeschooling. From those gatherings it was expressed from many of the moms that co-ops were needed, a gathering of kids and their parent to have fun outings, learning opportunities and community. North County Homeschool Collective was born and has grown with the collaboration of this amazing lady to my right, Sara Shields and is where we are today! Welcome! We are happy you have landed here! Hello, welcome! My name is Sara. I am a wife and mother. We have three children whom we have homeschooled since 2014. It was always my intention to educate my children at home and we are each blessed to have the opportunity to do just that. We moved to Oceanside in the Fall of 2020 where shortly after I connected with Samantha and North County Homeschool Collective. She invited me into her home for a gathering where she introduced me to an amazing group of local homeschooling families. From that day forward I have seen the Collective grow in an amazing way. Samantha and I have seen the needs changing around us and we both wanted to provide more for our group. We came to realize this website was needed so it is our hope that this will aid in the gaps that we have come across. Anya Wietholter Raquel Cusi Michelle Landau ABOUT US OUR TEAM Our dream is to build a community that can grow with each family and their needs. To support our members each step of the way through their homeschool journey. To share thoughts, ideas, experiences, struggles, and triumphs. To walk together on this collective homeschooling path. Sara Shields Samantha Sarsilmaz Hello! My name is Samantha! I am a mom of two girls, wife and business owner and have been homeschooling since 2019. I knew I wanted to homeschool, but started much sooner then I thought. I took 1 year prior to educate myself as much as possible at all of the different options out there for homeschooling. I was scared and excited all wrapped into one! Each year has grown and evolved as we find our way on this amazing journey of homeschooling. The one thing that I learned quickly is how important creating your community is. I first started with hosting moms in my home to talk about all things homeschooling. From those gatherings it was expressed from many of the moms that co-ops were needed, a gathering of kids and their parent to have fun outings, learning opportunities and community. North County Homeschool Collective was born and has grown with the collaboration of this amazing lady to my right, Sara Shields and is where we are today! Welcome! We are happy you have landed here! Hello, welcome! My name is Sara. I am a wife and mother. We have three children whom we have homeschooled since 2014. It was always my intention to educate my children at home and we are each blessed to have the opportunity to do just that. We moved to Oceanside in the Fall of 2020 where shortly after I connected with Samantha and North County Homeschool Collective. She invited me into her home for a gathering where she introduced me to an amazing group of local homeschooling families. From that day forward I have seen the Collective grow in an amazing way. Samantha and I have seen the needs changing around us and we both wanted to provide more for our group. We came to realize this website was needed so it is our hope that this will aid in the gaps that we have come across. Stefanie Servin April Mendiola Desiree Tiffany Nava Kandice Judson Samantha Sarsilmaz Anya Wietholter Raquel Cusi Michelle Landau Christy Dunham Elizabeth Griswold Michelle Landau

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Connect to community by visiting our APP! Look for the HSC logo icon on the top of our page to get connected! Gatherings Anytime there are events of any kind that will benefit our homeschool families we want to share them with you. Whether it is a simple Meet-Up, Field Trips, Camps or Workshops this is the place to find them. Special Events Workshops Meet-Ups We try and provide events like vendor expos, maker's markets, camps and more! We usually have a great mix of Homeschool Collective run events as well as third-party events that we sponsor to provide an array of activities for homeschool families. Want to know more about homeschooling? We have created workshops to provide support for homeschooling parents no matter what phase of the process you are currently in. Our goal is to provide support to create a sustainable homeschool journey. Building community is key! Most of our meet-ups can be found within each of our Community Collectives near you. So if you haven't found your Collective yet go to JOIN A COLLECTIVE now. But sometimes there are meet-ups that we like to share with everyone to help you connect with new families. Find Your Next Event Coming Soon Find a Meet-Up