Local Resources Directory

• Akoma Cares: Homeschool & Community Resource Organization dedicated to supporting families of the  African diaspora on their homeschool journeys. Provides resources, opportunities for enrichment, education, and socialization for melanated families in the Carolina region.
• HERO Irmo Co-op: Home Education Resource Organization offers social and educational activities in Irmo; inclusive/non-religious
• Southeast Columbia Co-op: An inclusive learning cooperative that meets weekly with something fun and educational for every age.

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• Arrows Academy: Two day per week program that partners with families to give their children instruction in the main content areas with qualified teachers and excellent curriculum from a Christian perspective.
• Chapin Academy: Offers classes two days a week with qualified, Christian instructors.
• Christian Home Educators of Camden: Informal homeschool support group in the greater Camden, SC area.
• Community Literacy Lab: Game-based and multi-sensory online learning
• Dutch Fork Resource Center: Serving the high school needs of homeschooling students throughout the Chapin/Irmo area and beyond.
• Excelsior Academy:  Academy classes, ages 4-13, develop an effective Christian worldview as we study literature, history, and the fine arts based on various time periods. High School offerings are college-preparatory classes with honors options.
• Garnet Squadron: 4H club for grades 9-12 participating in FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics.
• Grace Community Academy: Private school offering part-time enrollment for high schoolers. Band and Drama, too.
• Harvest Collaborators United Co-op & Hybrid Academy: A la carte classes, in-person and online, ranging from preschool to High School and ACE College Credit Classes.
• HERALD 5: A support group for home schooling families in the St. Andrews/Irmo/Chapin area; however, residence in Lexington/Richland District 5 is not required for membership
• Lexington Homeschool Co-op: A Christian Homeschool Group offering classes taught by the parents of children who attend co-op, rather than paid teachers.
• Life Ready Learners: Critical thinking and hands-on class experiences to aid students in developing vital life skills.
• Midlands Resource Center: Offers middle school preparatory classes and the upper level mathematics, science, foreign language, and/or English courses required to graduate from high school and to prepare their child for college with a Christian perspective.
• Nelson's Bright Minds Academy: a SC K12 Certified Literacy Teacher, we’re offering home school support for subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies for students in 3rd - 12th grade.
• Peaceful Gatherings Nature School: An agile learning center where tender hearts and adventurous spirits play to learn.
• Principia Center: Provides weekly instruction for students in grades 7-12, from a Christian perspective.
• Rooted in Learning: Virtual preschool sessions to help 3-5 year old children prepare for Kindergarten, while having fun and making friends. Also offers specialized Math and ELA tutoring services for K-8th grade students.
• Royal Scholars Academy: Afro-centered learning co-operative, with field trips and social activities too.
• Trinity Homeschool Academy: Equipping the next generation of homeschooling families to love God, love others and reach the world.
• USC Strings Project: offering instruction on the bowed stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass). Group classes and orchestra from 3rd grade thru high school and beyond.
• World Changers Leadership Academy: Offers weekly co-op as well as field trips and social activities. A complete support community.
• YMCA Homeschool Swim & Gym: Incorporate physical activity, healthy living, socialization and play into your homeschool curriculum.