Following are Co-Op and educational enrichment opportunities that are available in our community.  

Please contact each directly for additional information or to register.  

Upcountry Homeschool Association, LLC is not affiliated with any opportunity listed, this is for information purposes only.

• Artios of Greenville, Artios GREENVILLE – Artios Academies  

• Blended Learning Academy, We are a microschool that employs nature-based, holistic, self guided education. We offer full time, part time, and after school. Students (part time or full time) are either enrolled in option 3 homeschool or virtual. All students are welcome to take advantage of our after school.  Our website is a work in progress but contains the most up-to-date information, Home | Blended Learning LLC (wixsite.com)

• Bluebird Academy: Online Tutoring and Writing Help

Do you see yourself in any of the following situations?  

Need a breather from being the solo English teacher:  Sometimes, being your child's only English teacher can be overwhelming. Writing, in particular, can stir up emotions, and having an outside hand of support can work wonders for the parent-child dynamic.

Extra help for struggling students: Is your student grappling with challenges in their English class? Do they say despondent things like “I guess I’m just a terrible writer”? Does their confidence level need a boost when it comes to writing?

Focus troubles: Is it a task for your child to sit down and dedicate an hour to their writing assignments? Do they need someone to virtually sit with them, offering encouragement and keeping them focused?

College applications and SAT stress: Is your child in the throes of college application essays or stressing over SAT preparation?

Nurturing creativity: Do you have a creatively inclined child eager to explore English in a deeper way? Perhaps they're keen on crafting fiction or engaging in literary discussions for sheer enjoyment?

I'm here to help! I find joy in breaking down daunting tasks into manageable steps, and helping students conquer challenges step by step. Whether it's writing essays, tackling the intricacies of grammar, or plumbing the depths of Shakespeare, I'm in your corner.

Why Choose Bluebird Academy?

Personalized Approach: Tailored lessons to suit individual learning styles and address specific areas of improvement. Tell me what you need from the tutoring sessions!

Years of Experience: I’ve taught and tutored students ranging from 1st grade through college for over five years. English is my favorite, but tutored in other subjects as well.

Convenient Online Sessions: Learn from the comfort of your home through Zoom or get feedback on papers using google docs

Flexible Pricing: Choose from three pricing options to best suit your needs:

$35 per 1 hour session

$30 per 1 hour session when you book three sessions in advance

$25 per 1 hour session when you schedule five sessions in advance

Any Questions? Contact: 

Haley Schvaneveldt Haynes

haleycarolyne@gmail.com
(864) 238-5320
Sign up for a session here: https://calendly.com/haley schvaneveldt/tutoring

• English Tutor:  I am tutoring secondary students in English writing, grammar and literature.  For 2022-2023, the fee is $15 an hour per student in my home and $20 an hour per student in your home in Spartanburg county.

I have a BA in English and a Masters in Education.  I have taught five years in public schools and homeschooled over twenty years,  I would love to help your students learn and progress in English!  Contact Elizabeth Bulsa at 864-884-5707.

• Greenville Zoo, Our homeschool programs offer lively, hands-on classes that are sure to engage students as they learn. Classes often include experiments, animal encounters, and educational games.  This fall home school programs will be offered both in-person with small groups in our outdoor classroom, or virtual in the comfort of your home. Which ever way you participate, your student is sure to be engaged and enriched!  Register Now!  Call the Education Department to register by phone at (864) 467-4850 or register online. 

• Hanna's Driving School, Ken W. Hanna, 864.621.4723, www.thedrivecoach.net  Offers a $50 discount to your students for the Teen Driver course 

• Hearts of Clay Pottery Painting Studio, 660 Spartan Blvd, Ste 20, Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-576-2228 theteam@heartsofclay.com www.heartsofclay.com We are a paint your own pottery studio who also offers canvas painting, pottery wheel classes and clay hand building.  We offer home school art classes 2 Thursdays a month at 11am for $10 per student.   Fridays during the school year 11am to 2pm home school students receive 20% off a piece of pottery. 

• Lawson Academy of the Arts at Converse College, 

(864) 596-9022

janae.oshields@converse.edu

www.converse.edu/lawsonacademy

We offer family discounts for certain programs, like Lawson Band and Lawson String Ensembles (call to inquire)

Private music lessons, group music instruction, and dance classes. We also offer a summer program, the Fine Arts Day Camp, which provides daily instruction in art, creative writing, dance, music, and theatre.  

• Ripley’s Aquarium, Ripley’s Aquarium offers special pricing for homeschool families:

Child (3–5): $6 per person:   Child (6+): $15 per person:   Adults: $25 per person

You must provide either a letter of intent, attendance record, or homeschool ID card upon admission to receive this discount. This discount is only available at the ticket counter and cannot be purchased online.

• Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Families with homeschooled children ages 2–9 can participate in hands-on learning experiences during Riverbanks’ Homeschool Monday programs throughout the school year. Animal enthusiasts, budding gardeners, and knee-high naturalists can find a variety of experiences to catch their interest.  Please visit Homeschool Programs :: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden for more information or to register.

• Sandy Smith, Math Teaching and Tutoring (pre-algebra through pre-calc).  Sandy Smith 864-205-2672

If you feel inadequate as a parent to teach your child higher level math, let me ease your burden.

• South Carolina State Museum, The South Carolina State Museum offers the perfect destination for homeschools with four floors devoted to South Carolina history, art, natural history and science, plus planetarium shows and 4D theater films.  Click HERE for the current Homeschool Thursday schedule and registration information

• Studio Green:  Homeschool Piano Class and Homeschool Choir ... Instrument and Vocal Lessons

studiogreen@studiogreensc.com ... studiogreensc.com 

• Academy of  Arts, Co-op - The Academy of Arts Ministries 

• Bethlehem Homeschoolers, K-12 enrichment co-op,  bethlehemhomeschoolers@gmail.com  We are a homeschool co-op that meets at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Moore, SC. We meet every Tuesday, 10-12, and offer enrichment classes/activities for grades K5-12 (Nursery and pre-K are available for families with younger students, but we are not currently accepting families with only preschoolers.) All moms/parents are required to help teach a class. We also offer science classes and labs for high schoolers before and after the 10-12 classes 

• Blended Learning Academy, Home | Blended Learning LLC (wixsite.com)

• Classical Conversations, Contact:  Melissa McAllister - Support Representative, Spartanburg Communities

mMcallister@classicalconversations.com

www.classicalconversations.com

Classical Conversations is a classical Christian homeschooling curriculum that provides thriving communities for your students ages 4K-12th grade to learn and grow.  Within community, you will find structure, support, and accountability for your homeschooling journey.  

• Crestview Christian Homeschool Academy Cooperative ccha@crestviewcha.com/  located in Greenville/Greer SC / crestviewcha.com

• Great Awakening Academy, https://www.greatawakeningacademy.com 

• Grounding Roots Homeschool Co-Op, The Holistic Life Homeschooling Experience (groundingroots.org) 

• H.I.S. Co-op, contact Joy Conley, joydrives85@gmail.com

• Heritage Homeschool, Home | Heritage Lions 

• Ignite Homeschool Co-Op, Ignite Homeschool Co-op (ignitehomeschoolcoop.org) 

• Lighthouse Homeschool Co Op, @lighthousecoop • Milkshake Website Builder (msha.ke) 

• RCC Co-Op is a faith-based, parent-led enrichment program for families who homeschool under Option #3 for the state of SC. Children attend elective block scheduling classes, including, but not limited to: Husbandry, Book Club, Bible/History, and Science Lab. Parents remain on campus during the Co-Op schedule and serve as teachers, teachers' assistants, clean-up crew, etc. based on skills and interest levels. The co-op is every Friday starting September 1st, 2023. Semester ends December 29th, 2023. Facility fee of $75/semester/family. Please check out the website to learn more, or sign up to attend a "Coffee & Co-op" interest meeting to learn about homeschooling in SC under option #3 & the RCC Co-op resource for homeschool families. https://www.russellvillechristianchurch.com/rcc-home-school-co-op 

• Raising Arrows, raisingarrowshg@gmail.com, (864) 529-1878, https://www.facebook.com/raisingarrowshomeschoolgroup

• Roots and Wings Nature School, www. rootsandwingssc.com
  
  

Email: rootsandwingssouthcarolinal@gmail.com

Phone: (813)503-6811

Nature-based Homeschool classes for students 4-8 years for the following areas:

  Science, Math, Literature, Geography, and project-based learning.

• Stars Homeschool Co-op, 

Laura Lee, Director:  mnmsmom@hotmail.com

River Hills Baptist Church, 5762 Reidville Rd., Moore, SC  29369 www.starshomeschoolcoop.com

• Trinity Homeschool Academy 

We serve the homeschool community with both classes in a resource center and a co-op.

Contact Information/location/website: Director Michele Shearin 803.429.7394

Location: North Point Community Church

132 Beckett Lane, Columbia Sc 29223

We have a whole host of classes available in person and online.  Here is our website:

https://www.trinityhomeschoolsacademy.com

Early Bird Discount was until April 15th. I will extend it for any members in your group:) who are interested in taking any classes here in person and online. The discount is $150 per family per year. It is at $200 now and goes up to $250 by June 1st.  Student fees are $40 per student per year and science classes have a yearly $50 lab fee as well.

If any of your members are interested in online classes only, I will gladly extend our early bird registration as well  for  $40 registration per family per year and $40 student fee per student per year.

We will be offering a co-op in the Fall on Wednesdays if any of your members are interested.  The spots are limited. Please feel free to call me. We will have a mixture of ages from k-12th grade.

• Upstate Homeschool Co-op, Upstate Homeschool Co-op

Mailing Address: 6806 Mountain View Road, Taylors, SC 29687

Location: Grace Church, 2701 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615

Service:  We are a homeschool co-op offering classes from K3 through 12th grade.

• Vanguard Homeschool Academy, For 15 years, Vanguard Homeschool Academy has dedicated itself to delivering quality education experiences to homeschool students aged 5 through grade 12 in the Greenville area. Our academy offers a diverse range of academic and enrichment opportunities tailored for homeschooling families.

With Vanguard, homeschooling families can enrich their children's learning experiences one day a week through engaging classes spanning a wide array of subjects. Our academy fosters an environment where students can build relationships with each other and their instructors while participating in group activities and discussions. VHA meets on Tuesdays in the Greer area, conveniently located at the intersection of Hwy 14 and S. Buncombe at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Greer.

In addition to our classes, we organize field trips, community service projects, and various social gatherings to provide students with well-rounded experiences. Highlights of our calendar include the Fall Festival in October, Valentine’s Party in February, and the end-of-semester Showcase, where we proudly celebrate our students’ achievements through performances and a reception. For older students, we offer opportunities for involvement in the Student Council and the National Beta Club, along with social events like the Teen Winter Social in January, a formal Prom, and a graduation ceremony for seniors.

Visit our website for more information about classes social events and registration: www.vanguardhomeschoolacademy.com

Mailing Address: Vanguard Homeschool Academy, PO BOX 188, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Services: Homeschool classes and additional events for students in K5 through 12th grade.

Email: vanguardsc@charter.net

• Velos Collective, Homeschool South Carolina - Homeschool Coop (veloscollective.com) 

• Willow Creek Gathers Homeschool Co-Op, About (willowcreekgathers.com) 

The American Red Cross offers a variety of virtual programs to help adults and children better prepare for emergencies, details about these programs are provided below. The American Red Cross team in SC has set a goal to train over 2,000 youth and adults to be better prepared for disaster by July 1st. Free virtual presentations are offered by the regional Red Cross Preparedness Team. There are two options to participate in the free disaster preparedness education, you can either join one of the community offerings scheduled monthly, or if you have a group of 10 or more we can set up a specific virtual training for your group (please email scdcsprepare@redcross.org if you would like to discuss setting up a virtual presentation specific to your group). Please see below and attached for more information, if you have any questions please email scdcsprepare@redcross.org.

https://www.redcross.org/local/south-carolina/about-us/our-work/virtual-emergency-preparedness-programs.html

Offerings:

Be Red Cross Ready: Be Red Cross Ready is a national, standardized preparedness education program for adults taught by a certified presenter. The curriculum is designed to help people understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to year-round disasters like home fires and local hazards like hurricanes. (Adults)

Prepare with Pedro: Prepare with Pedro is a 30- to 45-minute preparedness education program for grades K-2 that teaches students how to "be prepared" and "take action". (Youth Age 5-7)

The Pillowcase Project: The virtual Pillowcase Project is a free interactive preparedness program designed for children in grades 3 through 5. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards, teach safety and emotional coping skills, as well as the importance of personal preparedness. (Youth Age 8-12)

Virtual Home Made Safer Visit: The Red Cross and its partners are pleased to offer virtual education sessions on Home Fire Safety for residents of the South Carolina Region from the comfort of your home. 

Request an Appointment: Red Cross Free Home Fire Safety Education (wufoo.com)

Save a life with Hands Only CPR: All ages, It’s easy to learn. You can increase the chance of someone surviving a cardiac emergency by taking a FREE American Red Cross 30-minute class. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year. Learn how to deliver lifesaving CPR care without rescue breaths and be prepared. When you immediately provide Hands-Only CPR, you can increase the chance of survival. Completing a Hands-Only CPR course does not result in CPR certification. To register for full CPR classes, please visit www.redcross.org/take-a-class.

Homeschooling the Child with Special Needs

Susan Blackwell, Director, 803-429-3899

sblackwelltesting@gmail.com

www.homeschoolingthespecialneedschild.com

This service provides consultations and/or academic testing for families who homeschool their child(ren) with special needs.  We discuss curricular choices, as well as methods to navigate how to accommodate the student through the school day. We also talk about learning styles, as well as future plans for academics and adult life beyond graduation.

Registration is open, please complete the online application

Should you have any questions or require additional information, feel free to contact us.

upcountryhomeschoolassociation@gmail.com