What's the difference?
Generally non-secular communities are ones whose vision is focused around a religious foundation. Often this is a community who shares common religious view and values and incorportate that in their programs.
Secular programs do not follow a specific religious view as a whole, but this does not mean that members are not religious. Often times secular communities represent a diverse number of families who focus on a common educational goal for the group.
Hand in hand we build a better future together
We are a secular, parent-led community that works together to educate young minds through organized fun and educational experiences related to topics in their homeschooling.
Location: Mount Airy, MD
Contact: learnwithmecomm@gmail.com
A Christian-ethos inspired cooperative.
Location: Mount Airy, MD
Contact: illumination.co.op@gmail.com
Simply Seeded Learning Program is a full drop-off, mixed-age learning program for students ages 4–16, designed to foster independence, responsibility, and real-world skill development. Students learn alongside peers of different ages through hands-on classes, farm-based experiences, and collaborative learning that encourages leadership, mentorship, and growth.
Location: Mount Airy, MD
Website: https://www.simplyseeded.org/simply-seeded-learning-program
Barefoot University follows the forest school educational philosophy that takes a holistic approach to learning while incorporating STEM, community service, field trips, and nature-based activities. Their communities meet each week and offer nature-based sciences and outdoor skills. Their get togethers are child—directed and play-based risk that build self awareness and confidence which include practical nature activities that are hands-on and also branch off into other subjects of learning to align it all under our yearly rhythm. Their leaders help facilitate the meet-ups, but parents are their child‘s teachers!
Location: Frederick, MD
Website: https://barefootuniversity.org/
Nature's Way Co Op is a 100% outdoor homeschool co op in Frederick County.
Child and play oriented
Neurodivergent affirming
Inclusive, diverse and anti-racist
Location: Frederick County MD
Classical Conversations is so much more than a homeschooling program. Everything centers around community. Working with like-minded families, parents are supported as they learn alongside their children. Whether studying math, science, English, or just how to think critically, you will find yourself redeeming your own education as you are equipped with resources and training to teach your children not what to learn, but how to learn. With engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for all ages, students broaden their minds and develop a Christian worldview with every passing year.
Location: Damascus, MD
Contact: Wendy Moody https://classicalconversations.com/community-search/?cid=kYqB#contact