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Looking for someone to teach physics to your teen? Need a way to avoid teaching algebra? Want to enroll your Kindergartener in a co-op for social time? Homeschool classes and co-ops are a great way to spend time with other homeschoolers and skill-share with other homeschool parents.
Our listing of Illinois co-ops and academic classes for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city, with co-ops in the first section and all other academic resources below. If you would like to submit a Illinois co-op or academic resource, you may do so using the red button above.
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Illinois Homeschooling Co-ops
Wellspring CommunityBloomington
A homeschooling cooperative that offers academic classes for K-12 students.
Joy in Learning Homeschool AcademyChampaign
Joy in Learning Homeschool Academy was founded in 2009 in order to create an academically-focused, college preparatory, and nonsectarian learning environment for homeschooling families in the Champ... [Read more...]
Young Explorers of Coles County HomeschoolersCharleston
Young Explorers is a non-profit, multi-denominational, community of Christian homeschool families in Coles County, Illinois. We meet once a week to give our children both educational and social ex... [Read more...]
Heartland Home School WorkshopsCrystal Lake
Heartland Home School Workshops of Crystal Lake is a Christian cooperative providing high-quality, academically challenging, and spiritually uplifting classes. Our workshops are faith-based and are... [Read more...]
Christian Workshops of the Fox ValleyElgin
CWF is a Christian home school co-op offering classes for homeschooled children pre-school through high school. Students meet Mondays from 9:45am - 2:30pm at Epworth United Methodist Church in Elg... [Read more...]
G.I.F.T. Homeschooling Co-opElgin
Godly Influenced Fine Arts Training (G.I.F.T.) is a Christian co-op enrichment program that offers fine arts classes to homeschoolers of all ages (pre-school through adult). G.I.F.T. meets on Tuesd... [Read more...]
Homeschool KingdomElmhurst
Homeschool Kingdom offers gym, art, science, acting, piano, guitar, voice, dance, karate, Spanish, programming/engineering/robotics to all ages including High School level classes. Connect Hour all... [Read more...]
Veritas ChristiHuntley
Veritas Christi (Latin for "Truth of Christ") is a homeschooling cooperative of Catholic families that meets in Huntley, Illinois. We gather once a week on Wednesdays for Mass, classes, and communi... [Read more...]
Horizon Home Educators Co-opMahomet
The Horizon Homeschool Cooperative provides an opportunity for Christian homeschooling families to partner together to create a cooperative teaching and learning environment for grades kindergarten... [Read more...]
Apple Tree Christian Homeschoolers Inc.McHenry
Apple Tree Christian Homeschoolers Inc. is a Christian homeschooling co-operative for children 1st-12th grade and their younger siblings. We desire to bring glory to God by providing activities, fe... [Read more...]
The Learning VineNaperville
The Learning Vine is a homeschool co-op that partners with parents to provide academic, elective, and enrichment classes. This co-op offers Kindergarten through 12th grade academic classes on Monda... [Read more...]
TEC (Tri Cities Enrichment Co-op)North Aurora
Tri Cities Enrichment Co-op is a Christian homeschool co-op designed to foster academic excellence through weekly selected classes taught by some member-parents and other qualified instructors. Cou... [Read more...]
Tri-Cities Enrichment Co-opNorth Aurora
Tri-Cities Enrichment Co-op is a Christian homeschool group of families who meet on Mondays in order to provide various classes to our children.
Schola Rosa: Abp. Fulton Sheen co-opPeoria
Schola Rosa is a group of Catholic families in Peoria, Illinois who work together to offer classes for their homeschooled students.
True North of RockfordRockford
True North of Rockford Homeschool is dedicated to providing educational and social opportunities for Rockford-area families. This is a secular group that welcomes the whole spectrum of belief syste... [Read more...]
Forest City Christian Co-opRockford
Rockford Homeschoolers’ HubRockford
Rockford Homeschoolers' Hub is a dynamic, democratically-run, family/student-led educational co-op.
GreenhouseWheaton
A weekly classical co-school campus supporting Christian homeschool families in their pursuit of servant leadership, thriving academics and a nurturing community. Greenhouse comes alongside homesch... [Read more...]
Classically Catholic Memory Co-opWood Dale
We are a Classically Catholic Memory co-op. We meet every other Wednesday during the school year from 9-12:30. We offer CCM, Science with a professional science teacher and Gym class for K-6th grad... [Read more...]
Illinois Homeschooling Classes & Academic Enrichment
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Nature ProgramsBolingbrook
Hidden Oaks Conservation area ensures that visitors of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to connect with nature. Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, Hidden Oaks Nature C...
Champaign County Forest Preserve DistrictChampaign County
The Champaign County Forest Preserve District's Museum and Education Department is offering homeschool classes and educational resources for families looking to supplement their science and history...
Illini TutoringChampaign-Urbana
Illini Tutoring is a small group of tutors who specialize in middle school - college levels of math and science. Tutors are particularly interested in homeschool tutoring and helping older students...
Anita Purves Nature CenterChampaign-Urbana
Bring your students to the nature center, or have a traveling naturalist come to you! The Anita Purves Nature Center offers a variety of environmental education programs and services to area educat...
West Suburban French TutorChicago
Bonjour! West Suburban French Tutor is a company providing private French lessons, Group lessons, Preschool lessons, and Home School Group lessons in the western suburbs of Chicago. Home School gr...
Singapore Math Learning CenterChicago
Singapore Math Learning Center offers online 1-1 tutoring and classes using the Singapore Mathematics method. The Singapore Mathematics framework was developed on the basis that problem solving ...
Sticky Fingers CookingChicago
Sticky Fingers Cooking has taught in-person and online cooking classes to children ages 3-18 in schools, libraries, recreation centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA's for over 11 years. Given the rec...
Classical Conversations of Chicago West and Southwest SuburbsChicago Western Suburbs
Classical Conversations is a community of families drawn together by their desire to educate their children classically at home with a Biblical worldview. Classes are available for children ages 4-...
Snapology of ChicagoChicagoland
Snapology’s school enrichment programs focus on reinforcing age-appropriate concepts through creative play, with building and manipulation of various LEGO® models surrounding various themes. Our ac...
Cernal Earth and Science Center PlanetariumCook County
The Cernan Earth and Space Center welcomes homeschoolers to attend their programs within a group or as individual families. There are programs for all ages of students covering astronomy, geology, ...
Math PlaysDarien
Math Plays is a math enrichment program and offers classes to children 18 months - 4th grade. During a Math Plays class, children practice essential foundation skills and math concepts through fun ...
Des Plaines History CenterDes Plaines
The Des Plaines History Center offers two monthly "Hands On History" programs that explore historical and cultural topics with an interactive presentation and craft activity. These are FREE and cat...
Leslie Murphy Resourceful AcademicsDowners Grove
A private reading and writing tutor with over 10 years of experience providing individualized, multi-sensory instruction for children ages 5 - 18 serving students located in Naperville and Downers ...
Eagle’s Wing Learning CenterDowners Grove
We are a Charlotte Mason co-school offering an academic program 3 days per week for students in pre-k through grade 12.
S.T.R.E.A.M. Tutoring, Classes, Camps, and Parties for science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math.DuPage County
This group specializes in tutoring homeschool students K-12 in all areas and providing science lab classes, art and writing workshops, as well STEM training in the summer and throughout the school ...
Liberty Liberal Arts AcademyElgin/Fox Valley
"Educating Outside the Box and Inside the Church". Offering affordable, creative, and challenging core and fine arts Christian education classes for Homeschoolers in Fox Valley, IL. Meeting every ...
Homeschool KingdomElmhurst
Homeschool Kingdom offers gym, art, science, acting, piano, guitar, voice, dance, karate, Spanish, programming/engineering/robotics to all ages including High School level classes. Connect Hour all...
Heritage Christian SchoolFrankfort
Heritage Christian School offers home school families the opportunity to expand the children’s training in areas such as science, math, music, and physical education by allowing parents enroll stud...
It’s Sew Simple With SandyGlen Ellyn/Lombard
Sandy teaches small group sewing lessons from her sewing studio. You can bring your own sewing machine, but not necessary since machines can be provided Each month features a new theme of projects ...
Wildlife Prairie ParkHanna City
Monthly Homeschool Classes at Wildlife Prairie Park 3826 N. Taylor Rd. Hanna City, IL 61536 Topic: Eyes on Eagles; Learn about our Nation's Bird! See wedsite for date of each monthly class
C2 Education DeerfieldHighland Park, Deerfield, Lake Forest, Northbrook, Bannockburn, Riverwoods
My name is Michelle Michelson and I am the Center Director at C2 Education Deerfield. We are a learning center that specializes in customized curriculum for tutoring programs for students from Kind...
Illinois Classical ConversationsIllinois Statewide
CC is a national homeschooling program that uses a Bible based curriculum taught in a christian, classical tradition. Classes are geared for age 4 through high school.
Pilcher Park Nature CenterJoliet
Pilcher Park Nature Center offers 18 field trips based on science and history. The goal of the park is to bring science and history alive in through hikes and hands-on activities. Programs cover to...
AFA – Academics, Fitness and the ArtsLake and surrounding Counties
An innovative format that focuses on Academics, Fitness and the Arts. Children participate in a variety of fun skills and techniques which enhances their knowledge, health and creative abilities. ...
Lincoln Heritage Museum – Home School DaysLincoln
Every second Tuesday of the month the Lincoln Heritage Museum offers discounted admission ($4) and a mini field trip experience to homeschool families. The field trip experience consists of an inte...
After the PeanutLockport
This company teaches students to think and solve real world problems through active STEM quests. Through these innovative and exploratory quests, students delve into their creative side while colla...
Long Grove Country SchoolLong Grove
LGCS is excited to be partnering with the University of Illinois Extension to offer 4H Programs for our Elementary Clubhouse starting in September. Programs will be offered for elementary age child...
Daniela BiseniusNaperville
Professional violinist, performer and teacher has openings for students during the week, mornings, for violin and viola lessons. Cntact Daniela at 630) 504-9221.
The Learning VineNaperville
The Learning Vine is a homeschool co-op that partners with parents to provide academic, elective, and enrichment classes. This co-op offers Kindergarten through 12th grade academic classes on Monda...
STEM For Kids – StatelineNorthern Illinois
STEM for Kids Stateline (SFK) provides face to face STEM programs to children K-8. SFK offers curricula in robotics, engineering, computer programming, Minecraft Education, app design, game making,...
Lorado Taft Field CampusOregon
Lorado Taft has over a 60-year history of providing outdoor education to elementary and middle school students. Offering options for schools or homeschool groups to come and enjoy a day of learning...
Severson Dells Nature Center- Homeschool Class Outdoor Skills IRockford
We are offering two sessions per day for the 2020-2021 school year: the morning session for 6-9-year-olds, and the afternoon session for 10-13-year-olds. Each month we have a new topic, with the mo...
Severson Dells Nature CenterRockford
Homeschool students/families are invited to join Severson Dells Nature Center for a variety of lessons throughout the school year. This is a great opportunity to get your homeschooler(s) involved i...
Classical Conversations in Rolling MeadowsRolling Meadows
A Classical Christian community that meets on Thursdays for 12 weeks in fall and 12 weeks in the spring in order to equip and encourage parents and students as they homeschool. Classical Conversat...
All On The TableSaint Charles
Sara Rose is a Nutritional Lifestyle Consultant offering custom culinary and nutrition programs for students all ages.
Homelink Learning CenterSt. Louis/South Area
Homelink is a homeschool learning center (not a co-op) that is an arm of the support group called S.H.A.R.E. in St. Louis, Missouri. Homelink offers once-a-week classes that provide guided indepen...
IL Poison Center’s Poison Prevention Education CourseStatewide in Illinois
The IL Poison Center's (IPC) free online Poison Prevention Education Course (PPEC) is available in both English and Spanish. Anyone age 13 or older, living and/or working in Illinois is welcome to ...
Home School Animal Explorers at DuPage County Animal Care and ControlWheaton
Home School Animal Explorers is a six-week program held during the day for home schooled students ages 7-10 and 11-15. Each six week session is designed to not only allow home-educated children to ...
Classically Catholic Memory Co-opWood Dale
We are a Classically Catholic Memory co-op. We meet every other Wednesday during the school year from 9-12:30. We offer CCM, Science with a professional science teacher and Gym class for K-6th grad...
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