*** Due to the Coronavirus, AHC will not be meeting for the Spring 2021 semester. We have stopped all park meet ups and field trips at this time. Feel free to use the Join Us form to get on our waiting list ***
ABOUT ASHEVILLE HOMESCHOOL CO-OP
WHO CAN JOIN CO-OP?
Any Asheville-area homeschooling family whose oldest child is at least 5 years old by August 31st, and who has attended a social event and talked with a current member, is welcome to join the waiting list for the next Co-op session. Admission to the co-op depends on availability of a space within our maximum membership.
WHEN AND WHERE DOES CO-OP MEET?
AHC meets on Mondays from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in Asheville. Each co-op session lasts 9 weeks, and we offer a spring and fall session each year.
HOW MUCH DOES CO-OP COST?
Starting Fall 2019 fees will be set by number of children (First child is covered by the $100, then add $10 for each additional child. For Example: 2 kids is $110, 3 kids is $120 and so on) Limited, partial scholarships may be available.
WHAT DOES A NORMAL DAY LOOK LIKE AT CO-OP?
Each session includes a morning class, an hour lunch/play break, and an afternoon class.
WHO TEACHES CLASSES?
Classes are taught by the parents, who come up with the ideas, create a class description, and enter it into our online class management system.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO TEACH THIS SESSION?
Parents who aren’t teaching a class are class assistants and work as clean-up crew, lunch monitors, and other needed jobs.
HOW DO KIDS SIGN UP FOR CLASSES?
After all class offerings are in place, the kids can sign up for their choice of morning and afternoon class using our online registration system.
WHAT CLASSES DO YOU OFFER?
Each session, we can offer several classes per time slot. The class offerings are limited only by imagination and parent willingness, and are typically a mixture of academic, craft, and fun offerings. Some past classes include: Order in the Court, Paper Crafts, Jewelry Making, Mindfulness, Engineering, Board Games, Books and Baking, Outdoor Math, Rocks and Minerals and Art History.
HOW DO WE JOIN?
Each family who joins co-op must attend a social event and have talked about joining co-op with a current member. We have found this to be the best way for new members to have a successful first session of co-op. To get to know current members, join us at any of our schedules events or talk to our membership coordinator about setting up a park day. Then, just fill out the new member form on this page or contact our membership coordinator.