Program Details

Weekly Elementary Art & Science Enrichment and Pre-K story times & activities

Activities throughout the year to nurture community and provide fellowship and support among homeschooling families in Douglas County

FALL 2021
Our weekly co-op meets on Thursday mornings at St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock. For the 2021-2022 Academic year we will offer Art & Science enrichment classes for Elementary Students and a mommy-and-me style Pre-K program. 
2021-2022 Academic Calendar

Elementary Fall Co-op
This fall we are offering an 8-week semester in Art and Science for Kindergarten-5th Grade (ages 5-11 by Oct. 1, 2021). Courses will be divided into "lower elementary" and "upper elementary" sections: the age cutoff between classes will depend on final enrollment. Passionate, Catholic teachers will lead the classes rather than co-op moms, which means higher fees than previous year, but less volunteering (and more time for fellowship between moms). Classes are $48 per student per course ($96 to take both science and art per student) plus a $10 enrollment fee per family.

Preschool
Preschoolers can participate in story time and activities, free for any families with older children enrolled in classes. (If you do NOT have elementary-age children, but have a 3-, 4-, or young 5-year old who would like to participate in Pre-K activities, please contact us regarding a pre-K-only option.)

Parent Commitment
Our co-op is not a drop-off program, and we will to take turns being the second adult helpers to the teachers in the science and art classrooms. However, each mom will not be needed every week. We just ask that moms stay on the St. Francis campus; moms are welcome to spend time in prayer in the sanctuary and/or utilize extra space for homeschool planning. In order to follow Diocesan policy, all adult participants - teachers and moms - are required to have Safe Environment Training. This is an online "module" that can be completed at home when convenient. 

Calendar
Our fall semester runs September into November; Spring Semester March-May. Between semesters we will have a long Christmas break, followed by our "Learning Lunch" series: educational demonstrations followed by lunch & fellowship. Download Academic Calendar.

Pre-Enrollment
If you are interested in joining us, please fill out this Pre-Enrollment Form by August 12th so we can keep you informed and our teachers can estimate class sizes.

Homeschool Community
We also provide opportunities for homeschool families to connect during the year outside of the weekly co-op. These activities are open to all families. In the past we have offered field trips, student presentation days, and Mom’s Night Out events. This is a great option for families who are not able to make the weekly commitment of the co-op. Please contact us to learn more.