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Updated For Fall 2025 - 

Mondays @ Camp McCormick - 

• 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - Whole family Co-op
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Teen Co-op (This is a special time reserved for our older kiddos!)

Tuesdays @ Nature at the Confluence - 

• 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Littles Co-op (This is a special time reserved for our pre and early homeschoolers!)
• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Whole Family Co-op

Families are welcome to register their kids for separate co-op times to accommodate their children's different age levels and learning styles, but each child can only be registered for one co-op time.

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We do not have a traditional class structure. We've chosen to create a self-directed learning environment using resources and activities and allow our kids the freedom to explore, collaborate, and problem-solve. That being said, we do offer a weekly study and discussion on a nature-focused topic presented in a learning station style. Parents and students are also welcome to offer classes, activities, or field trips that they feel would enrich our group.

Update for Fall Session 2025: 

Join us this fall as we explore Life in the Dark. From under the ground to the tree tops at night, we'll explore the who, what, where, when, and why of creatures that prefer the dark.

Each registered child will receive a nature journal to be kept at co-op. If your child still has room in their journal from the last session, they may use that.

While it's not necessary to have your own supplies, many kids prefer not to wait for them during their creative endeavors. If this is your kid, here's a list of suggested supplies that'll come in handy!

• pen/pencil
• scissors
• colored pencils
• pencil sharpener
• glue stick

All of these can be acquired at our upcoming Back to Homeschool event! Learn more and register here!

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 No, we are a secular group that welcomes diversity in belief systems!

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For us it means creating an environment where kids and parents have equal contribution to shaping the evolution of our group. It also means that agreed upon rules are compassionately enforced by the group, rather than by one authority figure. While applying the concept to a homeschool co-op is a bit different than to a school, this quick video should help clarify!

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Update for Fall Session 2025 - We're transitioning back to our beloved station learning! 

Each week, we'll start by gathering to go over any group announcements and have a discussion about the day's nature study topic. From there, kids will be welcome to explore our learning stations at their own pace and as their interest suits them.

Families often come early or stay late to play and explore the beautiful grounds of Camp McCormick (Monday) or Nature at the Confluence (Tuesday)!

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We're not a drop-off group, however we understand that schedules don't always mesh, and things come up. We just ask that if you can't make it to the meet-up, that you have made arrangements with another adult to be responsible for your kids while you're gone. 

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Nope! Any and all homeschoolers are welcome - pre-homeschoolers, too!

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*Update for Fall Session 2025 -  $100 RHH Knowledge Nook membership fee per family + $25 per child supply fee

$100 RHH Knowledge Nook membership fee per family  - This covers rent, insurance, and website fees and gives your family access to RHH nature co-op, field trips, and our resource library. It also gives your family discounts on all events, community classes, and clubs.

$25 per child supply fee - This covers weekly co-op activity costs for the session and breaks down to about $2.50 per kid, per class.

If you find that our group is not a good fit for your family, you can receive a 50% refund within the first two weeks of the paid session.

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If you're not ready to join but would like to keep an eye on what we're up to, you can follow us on our Facebook page or continue to check in at RockfordHomeschoolersHub.com!

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If you're ready to join us for fall co-op, you can start by requesting membership on the homepage - it's the "join" button in the upper right!

Once approved, you'll be sent an email with your next step!