📚🎒December Homeschool Events! 

Whether you’re brand‑new to homeschooling or a seasoned parent‑teacher, finding a supportive co‑op can turn your year from “just fine” to fantastic. These groups give your kids the social buzz  they crave, open doors to hands‑on learning, and help you find your tribe of like‑minded families.

In our little corner of Colorado—Monument, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Teller County, and Douglas County—you’ll find a blend of tuition‑free hybrid programs, parent‑run co‑ops, nature schools, and faith‑based communities ready to welcome you.

Think of this as your bee‑line map to local homeschooling magic .

 Welcome to the Colorado Homeschool Adventure

Whether you’re just starting or are a seasoned veteran, this guide gives you the foundation to thrive. Discover how to:

Navigate Colorado’s homeschool laws and calendar

Connect with groups, co‑ops & support across the state

Access curriculum help, social opportunities & field trips

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 Key Homeschool Resources in Colorado

CHEC (Christian Home Educators of Colorado)

The cornerstone resource for statewide homeschoolers since 1990, offering:

Intro seminars, conferences (e.g., Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference), curriculum fairs, speller bees, civics days

A searchable directory of 80+ local groups, co‑ops & enrichment programs (EC, Parker, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Teller & Douglas Counties included) research.ppld.org+12Christian Home Educators of Colorado+12Christian Home Educators of Colorado+12TheHomeSchoolMom+1homeschoolingincolorado.com+1Christian Home Educators of Colorado

Helpful online materials, a magazine, podcasts, and legal support Christian Home Educators of ColoradoChristian Home Educators of Colorado

Rocky Mountain Education Connection (RMEC)

Provides a comprehensive look at Colorado homeschool law via the “Rookie Workshop” plus secular and Christian educational options for new families dmns.org+4TheHomeSchoolMom+4Christian Home Educators of Colorado+4.

Colorado Department of Education

Maintains a vetted list of co‑ops, umbrella schools, enrichment programs like Alpine International Prep Academy and APEX Homeschool Program options.cherrycreekschools.org+4Colorado Department of Education+4research.ppld.org+4.

Local Enrichment Centers

Catamount Institute runs outdoor education, OWL programs, and group field trips fourmilepark.org+3research.ppld.org+3research.ppld.org+3

Legacy Academy, AIPA, APEX, and Thrive Home School Academy offer tuition‑free enrichment weekly and supporting parents across Colorado Springs, Elizabeth, Longmont and beyond thesummitacademysouth.org+8legacyk8.org+8apexhomeschool.org+8

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1️⃣ Homeschool Days: Mars Geology – Space Foundation Discovery Center

Location: Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Dr, Colorado Springs (El Paso County) Space Foundation Discovery Center+1

• Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  Ages: K–12 homeschoolers & families
  
  

  • Non-member: $15 for first child, $12 each additional child
    1 free adult per family; extra adults $13
    Passport Members: free admission
    
    

• Website / RSVP:
  https://discoverspace.org/event/homeschool-days-mars-geology/
  
  

Hands-on Mars geology labs, workshops by grade level, and Science on a Sphere presentations. Full-day museum access is included.

2️⃣ True North Homeschool Day – Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO True North Homeschool

• Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
  Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
  Ages: All ages / family homeschool field trip
  Members: Free
  Non-members: $5 per person
  
  

• Website / RSVP:
  https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com/field-trips
  Self-guided museum day just for homeschool families (True North Homeschool Days are separate from the “free zoo/museum days,” so crowds are lighter).

3️⃣ True North Homeschool Day – Denver Zoo

Location: Denver Zoo, Denver, CO True North Homeschool

• Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm (families can stay longer)
  Ages: All ages / family
  Members: Free
  Non-members: $5 per person
  
  

• Website / RSVP:
  https://www.truenorthhomeschoolcolorado.com/field-trips
  Zoo visit designed as a homeschool day with lighter crowds and flexible, self-paced exploring.

4️⃣ Homeschool Book Blast – Pikes Peak Library District

Location: East Library, PPLD, 5550 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs (El Paso County) Pikes Peak Library District+1

• Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
  Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  Ages: Grades K–12 homeschoolers
  No fee listed; PPLD events are typically free (families should confirm on the event page).
  Website / RSVP:
  https://ppld.org/homeschool-book-blast

Fast notes (so you’re not left buzzing 🐝)

• The Space Foundation listing includes pricing, K–12 scope, and full-day admission details right on the page—super handy for planning. Space Foundation Discovery Center
  WMMI gives you the exact time window and a direct register link; topic rotates each month. Western Museum of Mining and Industry
  CMZoo shows the homeschool session plus other teen/outdoor options the same weekend if your hive wants to stack learning. CMZoo