Better together

The Co-op

Homeschool, but not alone. Once a week for three hours, families gather for lunch, recess, special subjects, and specialized trainings — sports, vocational skills, the arts, and outdoor skills. Kindergarten through High School.

Families learning together at co-op
What is a co-op?

Homeschooling, shared

"Co-op" is short for cooperative — a community where homeschool families come together for the parts of education that are richer done side by side.

It's a drop-off program: you bring your learners and our guides lead the afternoon — special subjects, specialized trainings, lunch, and recess in small, mixed-age groups where children make real friends and get experiences that are hard to build at the kitchen table.

You stay the primary teacher and keep the freedom of home learning. The co-op simply comes alongside — one afternoon a week of community and enrichment.

How it works

One day together, the rest at home

Once a week, 3 hours

The co-op gathers for a single three-hour session each week — enough to build friendships and rhythm without crowding your family's calendar.

K through High School

Open to learners from Kindergarten through High School, grouped so every child finds their people and their pace.

The rest at home

You stay your child's primary teacher and keep the freedom of home learning every other day of the week.

What a co-op day includes

Three hours, packed with more than academics

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Lunch & recess

Shared meals and play — the unstructured time where real friendships are made.

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Special subjects

Group learning in the subjects that shine brightest together rather than solo at home.

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Specialized trainings

Sports, vocational skills, the arts, and outdoor skills — hands-on tracks led by people who love them.

On a co-op day

What families gain

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Enrichment & electives

Science labs, art, music, drama, and hands-on projects — the kind of group learning that's expensive or tricky to pull off at home.

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Real friendships

Mixed-age groups where older Lions mentor younger ones and every child finds their people.

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Accountability & rhythm

A weekly anchor that keeps everyone — parents included — encouraged and on track.

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A tribe for parents

Veteran and new homeschool families swapping ideas, resources, and support you can't get going it alone.

"A co-op is a cooperative way for families to work together for the education and socialization of their children — a tribe you build together."

— The spirit of the Co-op
Good to know

Co-op questions

How often does the co-op meet?
The co-op gathers on Thursday afternoons, 11:45 to 3:15, during the school year — with lunch, recess, special subjects, and specialized trainings. Families homeschool as usual the other days.
Do parents stay during the co-op?
No — this is a drop-off co-op. Bring your learners, and our guides take it from there for the afternoon. You're free to run errands, work, or head home until pickup.
Does the co-op replace homeschooling?
No. The co-op is designed to complement your homeschool, not replace it. You stay your child's primary teacher; the co-op adds community and enrichment on top.
What ages can join?
The co-op welcomes learners from Kindergarten through High School, grouped by interest and stage. We'll help you find the right fit for your child.
What does it cost?
Co-op is $150 per learner for each six-week session. We run six sessions a year, or you can enroll for the full year at $850 per learner. Have more than one child? Reach out to ask about sibling discounts.
How do we join?
Every family starts with an audition — a relaxed way to get to know each other. Begin your audition →

Could the Co-op be your family's fit?

Come to an Open House, meet the families, and see the community for yourself — no pressure, just an honest look.