Co-ops in the Lowcountry

These co-ops require parents to be present during meetings and might require some level of parent involvement.

Root and Arrow - located in Holy Hill. This is a parent involved co-op that meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. They have activities for children under 15 years old and offer a variety of extracurricular classes.

The Village Co-op - located in Summerville. They meet on Wednesday’s at Wescott park. This is a parent led enrichment co-op for ages 6 and up.

Koinonia Christian Homeschool Co-op - located in North Charleston. This is a Christian co-op that meets once a week. They offer classical/Charlotte Mason style electives to enrich your homeschool.

Outdoor Homeschoolers of the Lowcountry - Group that meets in nature around the Lowcountry (Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties) twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are a secular, forest school inspired group.

James Island Learning Co-op Sea Islands Nature Explorers - located on James Island. They would love to have families with elementary age students (and younger siblings) join them on Tuesdays at PachaMama Preserve from 9:30 to 12:30 and Thursdays they attend field trips. Join them to be immersed in nature, field trips, and shared learning experiences! Drop off option available. Reach out to Laura Mohan with any questions at sea.islands.nature.explorers@gmail.com

Charleston H.I.N.T. - meeting locations rotate around the lowcountry every month. They meet on Tuesday mornings. Mixed ages (requires one child 5+ per family). Parents involved in facilitating activities. This is a secular group.

Cottageville Co-op - located in Cottageville at Cottageville Park. Meets on Tuesdays from 10-12pm. All ages welcome. Parent involved. This is a secular group.

Little GLOW and GLOWing up co-op - located at various parks around the area. Meets at 10am on Wednesdays. Fall session runs from Sept 10 - Nov 19. Little Glow is ages 3-7. Glowing up is ages 7-10. $5 per family.

Nature Realm Society - A homeschool collective that meets on Wednesdays from 10:30AM - 2:00PM at parks throughout Summerville and the Tri-County area. Centered on observing, exploring, and connecting with Earth’s natural realms — land, sky, water, and life. A parent volunteer-led, secular community for families with at least one child age 5+ registered with an Option 3 homeschool association.

PE & Explorations Co-Op - located in Summerville. Designed primarily for ages 5–12 ( all ages are welcome), this co-op brings families together to move, create, and explore at Doty Park. Thursdays from 10-1 starting 9/3/26. This is a christian group.

Drop off co-ops offer classes led by paid or volunteer teachers, usually in a class setting 1-2 days a week. They usually offer pay-per-class so you can pick and choose the best options for your child. Classes are typically electives but some offer core classes as well.

Sheep - located in Summerville and Goose Creek. This is a christian drop-off co-op that meets on Mondays, Tuesday, and Thursdays (class dependent) in Summerville and Fridays in Goose Creek. They offer a variety of classes from core classes to extracurricular. They also offer intermediate and high school musical theatre classes on Fridays at Northwoods Baptist Church. For more information contact info@sheep.education.

Kairos Christian Academy - located in West Ashley. Homeschool Co-op for grades 1-12. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays with classes ranging from core classes to extracurricular. This is a christian co-op.

Lowcountry Christian Co-op (LC3) - located in N. Charleston. This is a christian drop-off co-op that meets on Mondays. They offer a variety of classes from core classes to extracurricular.

Oak & Sparrow Learning Lab - located in Goose Creek. This co-op is affiliated with At Home in the Lowcountry homeschool association. They offer enrichment classes and clubs. Classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Heart Beatz Preschool Enrichment - locations on both James and Johns Island. Heart Beatz provides classes from 9am-1pm and 1 to 3 days a week (Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday) for ages 2-5 years old.

Carolina Kid’s Co-op - with locations in North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, and Johns Island (Growing Spirit). Each location meets on different days, multiple days a week. They offer a wide range of classes for pre K - high school. This is a secular, outdoor co-op.

GLOW Enrichment program - located in Downtown Charleston and Park Circle. Open to GLOW event members, $15/yr to join. They meet on Thursday’s from 10-1:30. Classes for ages 7-14. This is a secular co-op.

Outdoor Explorers @ The Ponds YMCA - located in Knightsville. 8 week drop off program that includes PE, gardening, animal study, exploring outdoors, animal tracking, storytelling, nature skills, crafts, and more. Meets on Monday and Wednesday from 10am-2pm. Contact for the program is molly.bryant@summervilleymca.org.

Homeschool Rec Program at YMCA - located in Downtown Summerville. Beginning August 12th for the fall session. Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am - 12pm. PE, Art, gardening, group exercise, STEM, and more. Ages 5+. Contact genym@summervilleymca.org for more info.

Seaside Kids Collective - located at various parks around Charleston. This is an outdoor social group that meets in nature to learn together. They meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month; Wednesday & Thursday weekly from 9:15am - 12:30pm. Ages 4-8. This is a drop off program.

LCHEA Enrichment Classes- located in Moncks Corner at Santee Circle Community Church. Meeting on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. Must be a LCHEA member to enroll.

ARTemisia Exploratorium - located in North Charleston. Offering rigorous, content-based education full of art, hands-on activities, and active learning. At ARTemisia Exploratorium, they follow the Classical history cycle, using history as a springboard board to explore art, math, science, literature and writing. We are currently registering for the 2026-2027 school year.

Faith Builders - located in Santee. This is a co-op offered by Homeschool Revival Village. Classes meet on Thursdays from 9-1pm. Enrichment for preschool through high school.

Hybrid options allow your child to be taught 2+ days week in a school like setting and then assigned work is sent home for the child to complete. These include core subjects and some electives.

Highlands Latin Cottage School - Located in Summerville. This is a christian drop-off cottage school that meets on Tuesdays for 4K - 9th grades. They teach using the classical method and Memoria Press Curriculum.

Highlands Latin School Charleston - This is a christian drop-off cottage school that meets on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. K - 12th grades. They teach using the classical method and Memoria Press Curriculum.

Veritas - located in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley. This is a christian drop-off co-op that meets one day a week as a compliment to your homeschool.

Hart Academy - located on James Island. This is a christian cottage school for kindergarten - 5th grade. They offer one to four day options that meet from 9am-3pm.

Classical Conversations - multiple locations throughout the lowcountry. They offer a christian classical approach to learning among like minded families. Parents are required to stay and participate with students.

Lowcountry Christian Community School (LCCS) - located in N. Charleston. They provide biblically based Kindergarten - 8th grade education using a hybrid, community model. Students attend school in person Tuesday - Thursday and learn at home on Fridays and Mondays. For at home learning, classroom teachers provide lesson plans and all curriculum needed.

Holy City Academy - located in North Charleston. HCA is a hybrid school, homeschool co-op. They offer instruction in the core subjects of language arts, math, science, and history for grades pre K - 5th grade. HCA uses The Good and Beautiful as their core curriculum. They meet Tues-Thurs from 8:45-11:45. This is a christian based program.

Discipled Youth Academy - located in Summerville. They offer classes for 1st-12th grade. Classes held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They offer core classes as well as electives. Christian based program.

Classical Christian Collaborative - located on Sullivan’s Island. Classes are offered Tuesday - Thursday from 9-2pm for middle and high school students. This is a christian program. Contact Amber Beets (elementary) at beet.amber@icloud.com or Sherri Clark (upper school) at 615-400-5437 (clark.sherri1966@gmail.com) for more information.

Murray Meadow Academy - located in Summerville. For grades prek - 2nd. Starts in August. Perfect for busy families who don’t have the ability to homeschool full time.

Heart 2 Homeschool Cooperative - located in North Mt. Pleasant. They meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-2pm. Teaching elementary ages with a classical/Charlotte Mason style. This is a christian co-op.

Picking Up The Pieces Enrichment Center - located on James Island. Homeschool enrichment program for ages 4+. Monday - Thursday from 8am - 1pm.

Wildlings Cottage School - located in Summerville. This is a Charlotte Mason style, christian cottage school. They meet Tuesday & Thursdays from 9:30a-1:30p.

Hummingbird Learning Collective - located in West Ashley. This is a small learning program for elementary aged students.

Rooted Nature Academy - located on Johns Island. This is a christian and outdoor based co-op. They offer 1-3 days a week depending on your needs. Ages 2-5, limited space for older siblings. Drop off and stay parent options available.

Tidal Roots Academy - located on Johns Island and Wadmalow Island. This is a christian nature-based learning environment where children thrive through outdoor exploration, meaningful community, and hands-on discovery. They meet at Full Circle Farm on Johns Island on Mondays and Thursdays and on Wadmalaw Island on Tuesdays. Classes start in August.

Lilies and Cedars Homeschool Coalition - located in Summerville. This is a christian hybrid option for high school females. Students will meet on Tues (optional), Weds, and Thurs from 9:30-1:30, while completing assigned work at home the rest of the week.

Micro-schools offer full instruction for students in small classroom settings. Usually multiple grade levels are taught together.

A Home For School - located in Moncks Corner. This is a half day learning pod that meets 3 days a week as well as STEM classes on Wednesday. They offer classes for K - 7th grade. Mrs. Spann also offers other educational resources on her website, including learning kits and homeschool consultations/lesson planning..

The Success Center - located in Goose Creek. The Success Center offers tutoring services, as well as a micro-school for pre-k through 12th grade. The Success Center is christian based.

Nurturing Wonders - located in Cane Bay. This is a nature based early-childhood program. They offer multiple half-day schedule options. Nurturing Wonders is a one room school house for ages 3-12 years old.

Greater Things Learning Center - located in Summerville (Old Fort Baptist Chruch). This is a christian based homeschool hub. 1st - 6th grade students homeschool curriculum will be reinforced while they participate in project-based learning for science and math, take daily field trips, and rigorously work on reading, writing, and math. 3, 4, or 5 days a week from 7:30-2:30.

Rambling Roots Academy - located in Moncks Corner. This is a half-day kindergarten program focused on Montessori, farm, and play based learning. Ages 3-7.