SC Homeschool Co-ops and Classes

Trusted Sources DO NOT indicate that the other sources are not trusted. If they are on this page, they are wonderful and of great value. We are beginning to build deeper relationships as time allows in order to give greater recommendations and insight.

Umbrella Skye Partners are those that we have vetted, reciprocate with, and feel positive in recommending to our families.

TRUSTED SOURCE! 4H — Various locations 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. The South Carolina 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach, the involvement of caring adults, and the knowledge and resources of Clemson University and the land grant university system to empower youth to become healthy, productive, and contributing members of society.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Academic Associates Reading and Learning Center, Rock Hill and surrounding areas — Call 803-328-9553 About Academic Associates Programs — Offering students of all ages the ability to build a strong phonetic-based reading foundation (comprehension and spelling) as well as individual tutoring in higher math and other basic subjects.

Anchor Oak Adventure Farm, Travelers Rest — Education rooted in faith, academics, and agriculture for graded K-12. Anchored Oak Microschool is a primarily outdoor educational program that bridges the freedom and flexibility of homeschool with the support of the full school experience in a like-minded campus community.

Arrows Academy Program, Columbia/Lexington — Arrows Academy Core program teaches a variety of subjects including core classes. Students are given assignments to complete at home the rest of the week under parental supervision but with a 3rd party taking the lead role off the parent’s shoulders.

Art Classes with Dianne Mahaffee, Lancaster, SC — Classes and workshops in glass painting, mosaic, drawing, painting, clay sculpture, potter’s wheel, and more.

Artios Academy Program, Greenville & Charlotte, NC — Artios Academy presents the greater story of God through the core classes of history, language arts, and fine arts; all classes are taught in an integrated and comprehensive format.

TRUSTED SOURCE! UMBRELLA SKYE PARTNER! Brook Ridge Preparatory Homeschool Co-Op, Fort Mill/Tega Cay — Founded for fellowship of homeschool families while pursuing academic instruction; we meet once a week to provide academic support along with the development of Christian character.

TRUSTED SOURCE! UMBRELLA SKYE PARTNER! Calculation Connect, On-Line — Online math courses and personalized instruction for middle and high school students. “I want to put your mind at ease. As a certified math teacher with over 20 years experience, I have helped students overcome the challenges of learning math online. I can help your child.”

TRUSTED SOURCE! Catholic Schoolhouse Program, Fort Mill/Other — A weekly Catholic-based academic program offering comprehensive core and religious education for grades K–12. Find or create a campus near you or simply use their materials.

Chalk Co-Op, Lancaster and Kershaw — Christian, homeschooling parents and children participating in weekly classes for kids, field trips, and monthly fellowship for parents.

Chapin Academy, Columbia/Chapin — We serve K4-8 offering twice weekly classes taught by like-minded, qualified Christian instructors leaving the other three days for home-based work as guided and provided by each class instructor.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Classical Conversations, various locations — The classical model divides the learning process into grammar, dialectic, and rhetoric using specified curriculum taught by trained tutors. Being part of a like-minded and committed community provides parents and students with encouragement, fellowship, and accountability.

Classical Liberal Arts Academy, Monroe NC/Online — A rich and rigorous academic study in the classical liberal arts core as well as a Common School and a Beatitudes Charity School.

Clemson Area Classical Academy, Clemson — Christ-centered education combining the best aspects of home and traditional education; our homeschool-hybrid model partners with parents to provide a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that is both classically and Biblically based.

Compass Prep Resource Center, Rock Hill

High school classes taught in an engaging and traditional College Prep/Honors model including fellowship activities, leadership/service opportunities, and technological practices one will experience in college.

Computer Class SC Codes, On-Line — sccodes.org is a solid organization; modules may be too advanced for a typical high school student, geared toward college or job skills.

Computer Class Goodwill, On-Line — Training courses for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. I often get the most comments from former students about how grateful they are for PowerPoint and Excel skills when they get to college. If students haven’t learned Office in middle school, they should include it in high school—more like a semester/half credit.

Computer Class Programming, On-Line — Intro programming courses on Code.org.

Computer Class Courses, On-Line — Khan Academy has HTML, CSS, and JavaScript courses that parents can do with their kids.

Creative Minds Preschool, Mt. Pleasant/Charleston — An art and nature-infused part-time program for 3–5-year-olds; play-based, with crafts, science activities, hands-on math, sensory exploration, and language arts readiness.

Dorchester County Homeschool Co-op, Dorchester — A secular group focused on child-centered education, well-being, and socialization.

Easy Peasy All-in-One, On-Line — Recommended as supplemental; enables families to homeschool who lacked finances, time, or know-how.

Excelsior Academy, Irmo — Classes for K4-12 that develop a Christian worldview through history, literature, foreign language, art, and electives; high school offerings are college-preparatory with honors options.

Foothills Christian Co-op, Greer/Greenville/Spartanburg — A mom-led co-op offering classes for K–12 and a nursery for preschoolers; academic and supplemental courses taught interactively with parental involvement expected.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Fun Friday, Rock Hill — A Christian-based enrichment co-op focused on building friendships and learning creatively.

Hartsville Homes Educator’s Co-op, PeeDee/Hartsville/Florence — Parent-taught classes and enrichment from a Biblical worldview with semester course options.

Heritage Homeschool Co-op, Easley — A full-service K–12 organization with co-op and credit courses and social activities.

Highlands Latin Cottage School Program, Summerville — A one-day-a-week tutorial service offering rigorous traditional academics to enrich the homeschool experience.

Home Educators Learning Partnership (HELP), Summerville/Charleston — A Christian Non-Profit offering tutorial and corporate learning experiences for homeschooling families.

Ignite Academy Co-op, Piedmont/Greenville — Weekly opportunities from core academics to fine arts within a Christian environment.

Inspire Christian Co-Op, Waxaw, NC — A mom-run enrichment co-op anchoring topics in Science and History with electives.

Lancaster Christian Homeschool Co-Op, Lancaster — Meets Thursdays during the school year; academic classes, field trips, moms nights, and a 4H club; parent participation required.

Lake Pointe Academy, Lake Wylie — A discipling and teaching community for families seeking a traditional approach with scheduling flexibility.

Learn Together Lowcountry Co-Op, Beaufort/Okatie — Volunteer families create a hands-on learning environment; classes, workshops, nursery, playtime, and bible instruction for all ages.

Legacy Christian Co-op, Waxhaw, NC — Provides quality, parent-led group-learning experience and supportive Christian homeschool community on Tuesday mornings.

Lexington Homeschool Co-op, Lexington/Columbia — No tuition, only small class and family fees; a Christian organization with required family participation.

TRUSTED SOURCE! UMBRELLA SKYE PARTNER! L.I.F.E Co-Op, Fort Mill — Learning Inspired Fellowship and Education supports parents in Charlotte Mason method serving preschool–12.

Living Oaks Academy, Moncks Corner — A small private Christian school welcoming homeschool students part-time.

Lowcountry Christian Co-op (LC3), North Charleston — A private school offering once-a-week classes for homeschoolers and charter/virtual school students.

Low Country Gifted Minds Program, Mt. Pleasant/Charleston — A drop-off program focusing on STEM and test prep with class scheduling options and a minimum participant requirement.

Low Country Homeschool Coop, Moncks Corner — Currently looking for interested participants and instructors.

Low Country Language Academy, Charleston — A Spanish immersion program serving homeschool and private preschooles; staff of native speakers promote language fluency through meaningful activities.

Math and Science Courses and Tutoring by (Professor) Wendy Parker — On-Line, Hybrid, & In Person (York); regularly scheduled classes taught by a professional homeschool mom with a master’s in science/biology.

Math Tutoring with Tamara, Fort Mill/Tega Cay area — Live virtual tutoring for middle school, high school, or college-level math.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Mary J Andrews Fine Art, Rock Hill — Arts workshops and enrichment for young artists.

Midlands Homeschool Resource Center, Lexington/Columbia — Assistance in teaching upper-level math, science, foreign language, and English for college prep with qualified teachers integrating Christian elements.

Milton Academy (formerly The Home School Resource Center), Greenville — Courses for middle and high school students to help with college prep classes.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Mother of Divine Grace — On-Line and downloadable/printable lesson plans for a Catholic long-distance K–12 classical approach to education.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Mr. D Math, On-Line — Math from pre-Algebra through Calculus, test prep, and office hours; helps students who struggled to finally “GET IT”.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Noah’s Art Studio, Fort Mill/Tega Cay, SC — Preschool and elementary age art curriculum.

TRUSTED SOURCE! National Honor Society of SC, Statewide — ETA Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society recognizes and encourages scholarship among homeschool students and provides leadership and service opportunities.

The Nearly Free HomeSchool Coaching, On-Line & Charlotte area — Walking with families through every homeschool planning decision and matching curricula and schedules to family needs.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Pathways Homeschool Co-op, Fort Mill — A Christ-centered community providing a variety of classes.

Pathways for Scholars Co-Op, Myrtle Beach — A Christ-centered co-op partnering with families to provide a challenging curriculum and social peer group.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Piedmont Music Academy, Rock Hill — Includes Strings, Band, and Choir ensembles with private lessons.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Petra Classical Christian Community, S Rock Hill — An affordable classical academic co-op cultivating virtue through time-tested methods.

Potters School, On-Line — Integrates academic scholarship and biblical worldview and offers College Board certified AP courses.

Principia, Columbia — A resource center to impart knowledge and equip students to live confidently as Christians; weekly instruction for grades 7–12.

REACH Co-Op, Newberry / Northeast Columbia / Blythewood / West Columbia — Parent-led classes, clubs, and social opportunities; older kids learn time management and responsibility.

School of the Minds Co-Op, Irmo/Columbia — A STEM-oriented secular community focused on planning, discussing, and promoting student learning.

SC Learning Solutions Hybrid Homeschool, Saluda — Provides all core classes for 6–8 and high school math classes, expanding offerings throughout the year.

Seaside Cottage School Program, Mt. Pleasant/Charleston — Tutor-style program using the Charlotte Mason Method with one, two, or three-day-a-week instruction.

S.H.E.E.P Co-Op, Summerville/Charleston — Facilitates homeschooling through parents sharing their expertise and assists Christian home educators.

South Carolina Virtual School Program, On-Line — Free online learning program for students in grades 7–12 in South Carolina.

Spelling Made Simple — the Maloney Method, On-Line — An alternative method for spelling mastery using decision-based spelling techniques.

Stars Co-op, Moore/Spartanburg — Christ-centered academic education in a safe environment with parent involvement.

Thrive HomeSchool Co-op, Mount Gallant — Core and elective classes K–12 with a focus on relationships and fellowship.

Trinity Homeschool Academy Co-Op and Resource Center, Kershaw/Elgin — A place for parent-led instruction and community, serving K–12.

UCHU- STEAM Co-op of the Upstate, Landrum — Provides varied learning opportunities for typical and special needs learners.

University School of the Lowcountry, Mt. Pleasant/Charleston — An independent co-educational non-sectarian school offering individualized curriculum and balanced growth.

Upstate Homeschool Co-op/Program, Taylors/Greenville — Provides spiritual, social, emotional, and academic enrichment to homeschool families.

Vanguard Homeschool Academy, Greer/Greenville — Weekly opportunities to extend learning experiences in diverse subjects.

Veritas Preparatory School, Greenville — An education ministry aimed at graduating well-rounded students through a Christ-centered curriculum.

Veritas SC: A Homeschool Resource Center, W Ashley/Mt Pleasant — Assists parents in academic and spiritual nurturing using a Christian viewpoint.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Voices of the Carolinas, Rock Hill — Now part of Piedmont Music Academy: three levels of choir teaching proper technique and theory, including a hand bell choir.

Wolfram|Alpha, On Line — Expert-curated data serving as a trustworthy tutor for all academic subjects.

TRUSTED SOURCE! UMBRELLA SKYE PARTNER! Highschool-Writer’s Circle with Mia, Fort Mill — A historical exploration of literature, art, and world culture for high schoolers grades 8–12, offering 3 high school credits.

TRUSTED SOURCE! Woodcock Johnson Achievement Test and Consulting — Monroe, NC – Lancaster/York Counties, SC – Union County, SC — An individually administered achievement assessment meeting most state standards.

Writing Classes by Kyra, Rock Hill/Steele Creek/Charlotte/Matthews and surrounding areas — Writing classes for middle and high schoolers.