Homeschool of the Arts Co-op
Homeschool of the Arts is a family-run co-op built around creativity. Once a week our kids, from kindergarten through high school, spend a full day learning art, music, herbalism, fitness, cooking and more, together with other homeschool families.
Homeschool of the Arts was founded in 2023 by a small group of homeschooling moms who wanted a place where their children could learn, build friendships and grow up in community. After COVID, more and more local families chose to homeschool, but there were few resources and little support for them. So we built it.
The co-op was founded by Lindsey Churchill and Liz Rockwell, together with our founding board, and it is still run entirely by a volunteer board of homeschooling parents. No one is paid. We do it because we believe in this community.
What began with a handful of families has grown to more than 40, from kindergarten through high school, across Sussex County, NJ and Orange County, NY.
Parents and local instructors lead hands-on classes for every age, K through 12, and every family plays a part. Kids rotate through the day, try new things and share what they make.
We head out together to museums, farms, performances, nature centers and more, so learning keeps going beyond co-op day.
Artists, performers, scientists and local experts visit during co-op day to bring hands-on experiences right to our kids.
We're not a drop-off program. Our co-op works because every family shows up and pitches in.
No. A parent or guardian stays on site for the whole co-op day and takes part with us.
Yes. Every family has a role, like leading or assisting a class, helping with setup and cleanup, or supporting events and field trips.
Regular attendance and a real commitment to the co-op. The kids, the classes and the other families all count on each other.
Read our full FAQ and request to join through our member site. We'll reach out with next steps.
We're run by volunteer parents and funded by families and our community. Your donation keeps classes affordable and our days full of real, hands-on learning.
Online giving is coming soon. For now, tap any button to email us and we'll send you a simple way to give.
Paint, clay, instruments, herbs, cooking ingredients and sports gear.
$25 fills a supply binGive to suppliesTrips out and in-house visits from artists, performers and experts, so cost never keeps a child home.
$20 sends one child on a field tripGive to field tripsArt shows, performances and family celebrations where kids share what they've learned.
$50 sponsors a showcaseGive to eventsLets our board put your gift wherever it helps the most families right now.
Any amount helpsGive any amountOnce a month, one local business or family provides lunch for our co-op day, so parents get a break from packing and kids share a meal together. We'll thank our sponsors on our website, to our families on Facebook, and at our end-of-year art show, where we welcome well over 100 guests.
We just ask that food be labeled with ingredients so families can check for allergies.
Homeschool of the Arts Co-op is a program of Sussex County Learning Enrichment, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN available on request. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and you'll get a receipt by email.
Give to our supplies fund and our team will order what's needed most, like:
Are you an artist, musician, chef, herbalist or coach who would love to lead a class or workshop? Or a local business that wants to support homeschool families? We'd love to hear from you.
Get in touchFollow along on Facebook, or log in to your family account.
Log in to your family account for schedules, sign-ups, payments and our members group.
Read our FAQ, request to join, and follow our page to see what we're up to.