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WCH stands for Waco Catholic Homeschoolers. We are a support group for Catholic homeschooling families in the greater Waco area of Texas. We are not a co-op which means that we do not offer classes.

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We have families in and around Waco, Texas and as far as College Station. Any family is welcome to join WCH regardless of where they live; however, most of our activities are in and around Waco,  given its central location.

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WCH offers support to families who are homeschooling. There are numerous activities that can occur during the year. For example:

Activities for Teens and Tweens –

All Saint’s Day Party each November for the whole family

Back to School Mass

End of Year gathering

Epiphany Party

Field Trips

Mom’s Night Out

Park days

Prayer Requests

St. Valentine's Day Party

If you are looking for a way to meet other families, and find out more about homeschooling, WCH is a great opportunity for you. There are many different families in WCH who follow different styles of homeschooling (Classical, Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, etc). Each family does what is best for them, and we provide a community of support for all involved.

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Dues are $9 a year per family and they cover the cost of the website.

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There is no time commitment! You get to be as involved as your family desires. We hope to have a planning meeting for parents in the fall, but attendance is not mandatory. Your family can join the activities that appeal to you and fit your schedule.

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You will have an instant connection with other homeschooling families. One of our best features is the online forums. There are constantly threads which provide information and connection with other families. Some examples of forum threads are:

Asking how to write a transcript for a high school student

Buying, selling, or borrowing curriculum

Catholic Events

Catholic Prayers and Novena

Curriculum

Encouragement for when you are struggling

First Friday

General

Park Days

Planning field trips

Pro Life Activities

Recommendations for plumbers, etc.

Troops of St. George

Tween and Teen Activities

Anytime you have a question, or need a recommendation, you can just post it to the forum, and people will respond.

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Click on JOIN at the top of the homepage. Fill out the form and click continue to submit your request. A Coordinator will then call you to verify your information and answer any questions you may have. Once your membership is approved, you will be able to log in to the website and join our family of families! We look forward to meeting you and your family!