Home schooling a child does not have to be a singular effort here in Fountain Hills.

For parents seeking an education outside traditional institutions, the area is home to a group of like-minded families united as a community of learning known as the Fountain Hills Christian Home Educators.

FHCHE is a support system formed by local home school families. Though the group is a Christian-rooted organization, families need not be Christian to participate in activities throughout the year.

The mission of FHCHE is to provide fellowship, educational activities, information, inspiration and support to home schooling families.

The students come together several times each month for learning and social opportunities including geography and science fairs, biography night, field trips throughout the Valley, fine arts experiences and graduation.

Members of the group are able to network for lesson and extracurricular ideas and group discounts are also available for field trips.

For more information, check out the group’s website at fhche.com.