Whether youāre brandānew to homeschooling or a seasoned parentāteacher, finding a supportive coāop can turn your year from ājust fineā to fantastic. These groups give your kids the social buzzĀ they crave, open doors to handsāon learning, and help you find your tribe of likeāminded families.
In our little corner of ColoradoāMonument, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Teller County, and Douglas Countyāyouāll find a blend of tuitionāfree hybrid programs, parentārun coāops, nature schools, and faithābased communities ready to welcome you.
Think of this as your beeāline map to local homeschooling magic .
Ā Welcome to the Colorado Homeschool Adventure
Whether youāre just starting or are a seasoned veteran, this guide gives you the foundation to thrive. Discover how to:
Navigate Coloradoās homeschool laws and calendar
Connect with groups, coāops & support across the state
Access curriculum help, social opportunities & field trips
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Ā 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, coāops & 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 āRookie Workshopā 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 coāops, 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 tuitionāfree enrichment weekly and supporting parents across Colorado Springs, Elizabeth, Longmont and beyond thesummitacademysouth.org+8legacyk8.org+8apexhomeschool.org+8
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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 ā 4:00 pm
Ages: Kā12 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.
Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO True North Homeschool
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 am ā 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 āfree zoo/museum days,ā so crowds are lighter).
Location: Denver Zoo, Denver, CO True North Homeschool
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 11:00 am ā 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.
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 ā 2:00 pm
Ages: Grades Kā12 homeschoolers
No fee listed; PPLD events are typically free (families should confirm on the event page).
Website / RSVP:
https://ppld.org/homeschool-book-blast
The Space Foundation listing includes pricing, Kā12 scope, and full-day admission details right on the pageāsuper 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