Tri-State Homeschool Network is a support group that serves the northern Delaware, northeastern Maryland, southwestern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania region. Their purpose is to further the cause of homeschooling, with emphasis from the viewpoint of Christian families.

Exploring themes as diverse as spirituality, astronomy, science and depravity, Edgar Allan Poe’s writing is as powerful and arresting today as when he was first published. Poe’s 6 years in Philadelphia, 1838-1844, were his most productive. Not only did Poe edit and provide critical reviews for very successful magazines, but he also invented the modern detective story. While in Philadelphia, Poe penned such classics as “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Fall of the House of Usher” and poems like “The Ha...

ZOOAMERICA in Hershey is an 11-acre walk-through zoo home to animals and living plants native to five regions of North America, featuring over 200 animals, representing 75 species. ZOOAMERICA is open year-round, allowing guests to view and enjoy native wildlife throughout the seasons. The Zoo is located just across the walking bridge from HERSHEYPARK.

CHAP is an acronym for Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit corporation founded to encourage and support families interested in home education. CHAP assists parents in understanding and fulfilling the law's requirements and is affiliated with two national organizations: Home School Legal Defense Association and The National Center for Home Education. CHAP provides leadership and direction on issues facing Christian homeschoolers on a national and state wide basis.

This page is for those who want the simplest explanation possible of the legal requirements to home educate in Pennsylvania.

Summer camps at Woodcrest Retreat offers a week of non-stop fun, new friendships and creative learning in a wholesome safe and caring atmosphere. Summer camps run from June through August. Homeschool Camp offers day & resident options the same week. Resident campers get to prepare food over the fire, worship at evening firesides, sleep in shelters, and participate in Forest Follies while enjoying all the day activities with the day campers.

This is a list of school districts by county which reported that they allow (yes) or not allow (no)participation by students in home education programs in curricular or extracurricular programs offered by their school district of residence. Participation in curricular or extracurricular programs by home educationed students is determined by local school district policy.

Located 50 miles northwest of Baltimore, the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania was the site of the largest battle ever waged during the American Civil War. Fought in the first three days of July 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg resulted in a hallmark victory for the Union "Army of the Potomac" and successfully ended the second invasion of the North by General Robert E. Lee's "Army of Northern Virginia". Historians have referred to the battle as a major turning point in the war, the "High Wate...

Step back in time to the days of steam railroading at Steamtown National Historic Site. This park, created to preserve and interpret the history of steam railroading is located in the former Scranton Yards of the Delaware, Lackawann & Western Railroad. The site telling the story of railroading through living history and interpretive programs, a working machine shop and roundhouse, educational outreach programs, and seasonal excursions to destinations around Northeastern Pennsylvania. Steamtown N...

Lighthouse Learning Co-Op meets at Hillside Christian Church in Reinholds, PA. It is a parent cooperative, providing classes and other activities to member children.

On September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew of Flight 93 courageously gave their lives thwarting a planned attack on our Nation's Capital. Flight 93 National Memorial is a permanent memorial to the heroes on that plane. The Memorial is located outside of Shanksville.

The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement. Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site is located in southwestern Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles west of Altoona. Today's park covers 1249 acres. The main unit contains the Summit Le...

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. Primarily an area that is significant for its cultural resources, Hopewell Furnace consists of 14 restored structures in the core historic area, 52 features on the List of Classified Structures,...

Commonwealth Connections Academy (CCA) provides a new form of public school that students can attend from home. This is a unique program that combines strong parental involvement, the expertise and accountability of publicly funded education, and the flexibility of online classes. Connections Academy operates one school in Pennsylvania under contract to the Commonwealth Connections Academy Charter School. CCA is a public cyber charter school authorized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education...

Social Home Educators of York (SHEY) is an alternative support group in York County, PA, for homeschooling families. They offer activities, field trips, support, friendship and fun. All homeschool styles and religious or non-religious members are welcome.