Homeschool co-ops, classes & park days in Columbia
Co-ops, microschools, daytime classes and regular meetups for homeschool families. We checked each one on the group's or program's own page and show the ages, cost or tuition, faith stance and meeting days where they publish them.
How this list works. We only list groups and classes that have their own website, or a public Facebook group or page that is their official home. We copy the details from that page and show the date we last checked. "Faith" is how the group describes itself. "Not stated" means it doesn't say either way. Cards marked ⚠️ (0 right now) are ones we couldn't fully confirm, and each one says why. Co-ops often fill up or need you to join first, so contact the group before you show up. We are not affiliated with any group or venue here.
🤝 Co-ops & class communities (3)
Parent-run groups and nonprofit communities that meet weekly for classes. Most expect parents to help.
A resource center for homeschoolers with an academy for K4–3rd and 4th–8th, and a college-prep high school with honors options. Its classes are approved by the SC Association of Independent Home Schools. New families complete a pre-approval interview.
Ages: K4 through 12th grade
Cost: See site.
Faith: Christian.
When: One or two days a week, or a Wednesday-only fine arts option. High school classes meet once or twice a week.
A non-profit, parent-present community with classes in STEAM, arts, life skills, PE and nature, plus some high school credit classes, field trips and events. Parents can teach but do not have to. It is not drop-off. Families can set up a tour.
Ages: Babies through high school
Cost: A monthly membership fee, with no registration fee. The fee is the same however many classes you take.
Faith: Secular and inclusive.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Four class blocks each day, with a lunch break.
A parent-participation community with small-group academies that change each season (for example real estate, podcasting, storm chasers, juicing and nutrition, and gamers), plus field trips and park days. Parents stay with their children.
Ages: See site
Cost: $99 per family for a year of membership. Seasonal academy classes are free with membership, and some may have a small materials fee.
Faith: Not stated by the group
When: Seasonal academies and activities. Membership does not require attending everything.