We're glad you're here! 

ECCHO is a 501c3 support group for over 100 homeschooling families in and around Ellis County.  We offer many activities including, but not limited to, Mom's Night Out, field trips, a mentor program, a theater program, a high school baseball team, and a variety of classes.  All of these activities are available to any member of ECCHO.  

We offer many different class options for those who want to participate-- Enrichment Classes (EC), Classes at Camp Hoblitzelle, ECCHO Junior Prep and ECCHO Prep High School Classes. 

Enrichment Classes or EC (elementary/jr. high) meet bi-weekly on Fridays in Waxahachie. Enrichment Classes have a registration fee of $20 per semester, along with a small supply fee for each class,  determined by the teacher. EC is a true cooperative with everyone pitching in & participating in various ways. Parents must stay on campus. For additional information concerning our enrichment classes, click the link for Enrichment Classes information on the left sidebar or contact one of our co-directors: Rebecca Pettis at (214) 564-9633 or Clifton Phelps at (972) 268-5866.

ECCHO Camp Classes (ages 5+) meet weekly on Tuesday in Midlothian at Camp Hoblizelle.  Camp Classes have a monthly fee of $30 per class, plus a one time $5 supply fee per class, paid to The Salvation Army. Students may take as many or as few classes as they wish.  For additional information on ECCHO Camp Classes, click the link for ECCHO at Camp Hoblitzelle in the main menu or contact Wendy Johnsn at (469) 732-6586 or email [email protected]  

ECCHO Junior Prep Classes are for 6th, 7th and 8th graders. These classes meet weekly on Fridays in Waxahachie. Junior Prep classes have an $80 semester participation fee, plus monthly class fees determined by each teacher. There may also be a one-time class supply fee at the beginning of each semester. More information on ECCHO Junior Prep can be found at the link in the main menu, or contact Jade Clark via email [email protected] or Jacee Fink via email at [email protected]

ECCHO PREP high school classes (age 13+) meet weekly on Fridays in Waxahachie. High school classes have an $80 semester participation fee and monthly class fees determined by each teacher. There may be a one-time class supply fee at the beginning of each semester, also. Students may take as many or as few classes as they wish. For additional information on ECCHO PREP high school classes, click the link for ECCHO PREP High School Information in the Main Menu, or contact Stacey Bailey at (817) 602-8838 (text first, please) or email [email protected] 

We hope you choose to join us! We would love to bless your family! 

If you would like to join ECCHO please click 'Join' at the very top right of the screen.