Learning As We Grow

In order to remain an active member, you must attend at least one event every three months. (*new members see end of this paragraph) There is usually a waiting list, for others who would like to join, so the co-op is open to active members only. If you do not remain active, your spot will be forfeited to the next member on the waiting list. (*As a new member, you will need to attend at least one event within 6 weeks of joining. After you attend your first event, the requirement will then be at least one event every three months.)

Upcoming events will be listed under the events tab. Please only reply to the event if you are sure you will be able to attend. RSVP’s MUST be updated, to “going” or “not going”, NO LATER than 6:00 p.m. the evening prior to the event. Changing your RSVP, after the 6:00 p.m. deadline, will count as a no-show. No-shows WILL NOT be tolerated. If you have 3 no-shows, within a 12 months period, you will be removed from the group. I realize most of the events are just “park days”, however, the rules of the co-op still stand, if for no other reason than respect and consistency. We want our children to know that commitment is very important. If you commit to an event, it’s your responsibility to attend. We do realize that life happens, so an occasional change of RSVP is fine, but when it happens constantly, it becomes a problem.

Some events, such as holiday parties or organized field trips, will have a much earlier RSVP deadline, usually 3-4 days prior to the event. This is so we can give a headcount for field trips, or to allow time for members to purchase and prep food and supplies for parties. If you change your RSVP after the deadline on these events, you will be responsible for a cancellation fee, $5 for the first child and $2 for each additional child, to compensate for unused supplies. This fee must be paid to a co-op admin prior to attending any future events.

Holiday parties DO NOT COUNT toward attendance requirements. In order to attend holiday parties (Valentine, Easter, Halloween, Christmas), you must first reach your attendance requirement of one event per three month period.

Attendance requirements will be broken up into 4 three month periods. These periods will fall as follows: September-November, December-February, March-May and June-August.

Be respectful of event settings. Events may be held in members homes, parks, private businesses or other public settings. During events we all represent the co-op. Please respect the rules of the co-op, as well as the rules of any establishment we are visiting. Also be respectful of others that may also be at the establishment that are not part of our co-op. It is your responsibility to watch your child, and you are responsible for any damage your child may cause.

No sharing our co-op events on other pages or with non-members.

No weapons of any kid allowed during events. When you are attending a group event, co-op rules will supersede the rules of the establishment. This means if the establishment allows concealed weapons, you will still not be allowed to bring them, because the co-op does not allow them.

In any co-op setting, we expect the parent to supervise their child(ren) at all times and ensure their child(ren) is/are being respectful of other children. If your child is having consistent behavior problems, that you are not addressing, you may be asked to leave the co-op.

If a family withdraws from the co-op, and desires to return, they will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. Our co-op is small, and will remain so, to ensure a cohesive environment. We limit the number of participating members but will have a waiting list available to those who wish to join after capacity has already been reached. We will try to keep the cap at 30-35 families.

We make every effort to provide a safe, comfortable environment for our children to learn, play and grow. We also have the highest hopes that all parents feel comfortable and enjoy all events within our co-op. Even with our best efforts, sometimes our co-op may not be the best fit for you or your children. Members are allowed to leave the group for any reason, at any time, without any hard feelings. The administration also reserves the right to terminate your membership at any time if there is a threat to the group dynamic.

This co-op is made up entirely of parents and their desire for their children to grow, learn and socialize with other homeschool families. It’s a co-op, not a playgroup, and should be treated as such. All supplies, costs, time, etc. is done entirely by parents who have graciously volunteered. We ask everyone to follow these rules and guidelines, as you would in any co-op, to ensure a cohesive group that will be successful for children and parents alike. I have done a lot of research, and almost all co-ops charge a yearly fee, as well as a registration fee, and we don’t. Therefore, this co-op is unique in the fact that we try and cater to everyone, but we need you to respect and follow the rules in return. What you put into the group is exactly what you’ll get out of it. It is highly recommended, that for you to reap the full benefits of this co-op, you be an active member and attend as often as possible.