Co-Ops/ Groups
This is a list of Co-Ops, educational groups and social groups that get together statewide.
1000HoursOutsideSC
Midlands
Does meet ups in the Sumter area
3:17 Hybrid School of Blythewood
Midlands
About
"In the Fall of 2023 we are excited to offer a 6 hour, one-day or two-days a week drop-off, 30 week program for children K4-7th Grade. We will meet on Tuesdays from 9am-3pm and/or Thursdays from 9am-3pm at Sandy Level Baptist Church, 408 Blythewood Rd., Blythewood, SC. "
Aiken Homeschool Park Days
Midlands
Aiken Hybrid Homeschool
Midlands
Christian based, 2 day/week, hybrid homeschool.
Aiken Nature Club
Midlands
Located in Aiken. Meets every Thursday at a new outdoor location.
Akoma Homeschoolers
Midlands
Akoma Homeschoolers is a hybrid learning center located in Irmo, SC.
They offer a variety of in-person, virtual, and hybrid classes specifically designed for melanated homeschooling children of all ages and abilities residing in North and South Carolina.
In person classes are primarily held across the Columbia area and neighboring cities with fieldtrips spanning across the North and South Carolina region.
Arrows Academy
Midlands
Christian academic co-op for K-12
Arrows Homeschool Alliance
Midlands
Arrows Homeschool Alliance
Steele Creek Area
X2 days per week & x2 family field trip offerings per month (NC/SC)
Drop-off with optional parent involvement
Grades K-12
Maria Morris
www.arrowsalliance.com
Augusta-Aiken Unschooling
Midlands
This is a place for Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC-area unschooling parents and teens to share ideas and get support for unschooling. This is also a place for local folks who are interested in unschooling to learn more about it.
If the admins cannot easily tell you are local from your profile then you will not be approved. Please send a message to the admins in order to expedite the process if non-FB friends cannot readily determine your location.
Here are links to both the GA and SC state unschooling groups. Please join one of these instead of this one unless you are (now or soon to be) within easy driving distance of Augusta, GA or Aiken, SC.
SC Unschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/909874212732534/
GA Unschoolers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GeorgiaUnschoolers/
A few helpful links about unschooling:
http://zenhabits.net/unschool/
http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/earl_stevens.html
http://www.holtgws.com/whatisunschoolin.html
Quotes about unschooling:
"There is no difference between living and learning... it is impossible and misleading and harmful to think of them as being separate.” ~ John Holt
“When you teach a child something you take away forever his chance of discovering it for himself.” ~ Jean Piaget
"Self-education is the only possible education; the rest is mere veneer laid on the surface of a child's nature." ~ Charlotte Mason
“Children do not need to be made to learn about the world, or shown how. They want to, and they know how.” ~ John Holt
“Just as eating against one’s will is injurious to health, so studying without a liking for it spoils the memory, and it retains nothing it takes in.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ~ Pablo Picasso
“It is as true now as it was then that no matter what tests show, very little of what is taught in school is learned, very little of what is learned is remembered, and very little of what is remembered is used. The things we learn, remember, and use are the things we seek out or meet in the daily, serious, nonschool parts of our lives.” ~ John Holt
“If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” ~ Rachel Carson
"The pupil is ... 'schooled' to confuse teaching with learning, grade advancement with education, a diploma with competence, and fluency with the ability to say something new." ~ Ivan Illich
"Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners." ~ John Holt
For more quotes, check out: http://www.lifelearningmagazine.com/quotes-about-unschooling-life-learning.htm
BHC (Blythewood Homeschool Co-Op)
Midlands
A community of homeschool families sharing our knowledge in order to encourage our children to learn through their passions.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church Youth Building, 90 Boney Road, Blythewood, SC 29016
Breezy Hill homeschool Cooperative (Co-op)
Midlands
Breezy Hill homeschool Cooperative (Co-op) is a ministry of Breezy Hill Baptist Church. Our co-op members may be members of other churches of like faith. As homeschool families, we enjoy community through engaging, hands-on classes and activities. Every parent involved will need to sign our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct as well as complete a background check. A parent from each family will either teach or assist in a co-op class.
Every other Friday includes a variety of enrichment and academic classes on a rotational basis which bring book learning to life.
Elementary Classes are hands-on, group learning in a fun environment. Classes include Music, Science, Community Helpers, History/Art, SC State study, and Habitats/Ecosystems.
Our Middle school group studies History/Art, Science classes focusing on lab projects, Lego Challenge, and Introduction to Writing. Some classes may have extra work in addition to the bi-weekly classes.
High School students study Computer, Speech, Writing, Finance, SAT prep, Piano Keyboard, Spanish, Photography, and Drama with a Dinner Theater production. Students will have extra work to complete at home in order to earn Highschool Credit.
Throughout the months there are opportunities for field trips and play dates. We visit various museums, dramatic productions, farms, manufacturing facilities, restaurant/entertainment behind the scene tours, and labs.
If interested in discussing joining Breezy Hill Homeschool Co-op, please contact Heather Hughes, 803-640-6748 or email: [email protected].
Bridge Builders Faith Based Homeschool Co-op
Midlands
Faith based co-op in Dalzell/Sumter
Brook Ridge Preparatory
Midlands
Christian co-op that meets in Tega Cay
Brook Ridge Preparatory Homeschool Cooperative
Midlands
Brook Ridge Preparatory is a homeschool cooperative that meets once a week to provide academic support along with the development of Christian Character. Brook Ridge utilizes Classical Education based methods to deliver instruction in core subjects from Preschool to High school.
CHALK Homeschool Information Page
Midlands
Christian homeschool group that offers meet up, classes, and field trips in the Lancaster/Kershaw County area
Chapin Academy
Midlands
University model, Christian co-op located in Chapin
Christ's Community Homeschool Group
Midlands
CCHG exists to encourage & support other Christian homeschool families as a unified body of believers
Christian Home Educators of Camden
Midlands
CHEC (Christian Home Educators of Camden) is an informal homeschool support group in the greater Camden, SC area. Our purpose is to provide local homeschooling families with opportunities to support one another in the day-to-day challenges of homeschooling through our meetings and activities.
Classical Conversations of Chester County
Midlands
Classical Conversations of Chester County
Wednesdays
Foundations/Essentials - parents are required to stay
K-6th currently
Katy Morton Larson (director)
Classical Conversations of Lake Wylie
Midlands
-Mondays
-parents stay on campus for grades pre-K through 6th. Grades 7th and higher are drop off. On site Nursery.
-parental involvement: parents are not required to be classroom tutors, but tutors are parents. Tutor “teaches” for the entire day and the entire year.
-year 24/25 offering pre-K through 8th. (Levels are called Foundations, Essentials, Challenge A, ChallengeB )
-We also do extra things together: holiday parties, yearbook, field day, field trips, moms night out, book club, etc. So lots of ways for involvement outside of Mondays.
-https://classicalconversations.com/community-search/?cid=DlK
Classical Conversations of North Rock Hill
Midlands
Classical Conversations of North Rock Hill
* Tuesdays
* Foundations (4-12) and Essentials (9-12): Parents participate on campus with their students.
* Challenge A-IV (12+): Drop off program (but parents are welcome!).
* https://classicalconversations.com/community-search/
Clemson Classical Academy
Midlands
Christian Classical Academy for K-12th
Cola City Homeschool Group
Midlands
Columbia Homeschoolers Elementary/Middle Book Club
Midlands
Compass Prep
Midlands
Meeting on Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Rock Hill, we facilitate classes being offered by experienced teachers and tutors for home-schooled, high school students. We offer fellowship opportunities for the students through social and service activities and promote independence in their academics. Compass Prep meets at Hope Fellowship Church in Rock Hill. Our registration opens April 1 for new families and runs until July 1.