About Us

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As a homeschool group, the Encounter Homeschoolers Co-op desires to come alongside students, helping them grow in mind, body, and spirit through relationships, caring and safe mentors, and fun activities and learning environments. The Homeschool Co-op is formed from principles found in the Christian faith, starting with a belief in Jesus. Regardless of your faith or non-faith background, we welcome students to participate because every child is important and deserves an environment that provides respect, safety, and value.

There will be five age groupings for the 2024-2025 program year:

• Grade Preschool-Kindergarten
• Grade 1-2
• Grade 3-4
• Grade 5-6
• Grade 7-12

Adjustments to these groups will be based on enrolment. We are currently waitlisting all groups. To join the waitlist, click on the "Register for 2024-2025" link.

The co-op will meet weekly on Friday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, starting in September 2024 and continuing until June 2025.

The Encounter Homeschoolers Co-op seeks to provide a supportive and engaging community for homeschooling families, guided by principles found in the Christian faith. We aim to foster excellence, character development, and spiritual growth in a caring, welcoming, and safe environment.

Our mission is to empower homeschooling families by offering a wide range of resources, opportunities for a caring community, and opportunities for personal growth. Through collaboration and mentorship, we aim to equip kids with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in a group and personally.

The Encounter Homeschoolers Co-op would operate in alignment with:

• Heartland’s vision and values (click here).
• Christian and Missionary Alliance statement of faith and core values (click here).

The cost per child will be $350 for the year.

The cost will include:

• Supplies and materials needed for Friday morning co-op activities (i.e., pens, pencils, paper, photocopying, laminating, art and craft supplies, garden project, etc.). 
• Staff costs.
• Guest speaker honorarium and certificate programs (Telus World of Science presenter, Babysitter Course, Home Alone Course, etc.).
• Group snacks.
• Events (i.e. Parent orientation, Christmas event, year-end, etc.).

The cost does not include:

• Larger items that might be required for some group activities, like instruments for a music activity.
• Field trips. Depending on the field trip, families who choose to attend might have to pay an additional fee to attend.

At Encounter Homeschoolers, we understand that circumstances can change, and we aim to provide a fair refund policy while ensuring the sustainability of our program. Below is our refund policy for the 2024-2025 program year:

1. Full Refund Deadline:
   • If a participant withdraws from the program on or before September 30, a full refund of any payments made will be issued.

1. Partial Refund Deadlines:
   • If a participant withdraws after September 30 but before November 30, we will retain $100 of the program fee and refund the remaining balance.
   • If a participant withdraws after November 30 but prior to January 31, we will retain $200 of the program fee and refund $150.

1. No Refund Deadline:
   • If a participant withdraws after January 31, no refunds will be issued.

1. Payment Plan Adjustments:
   • For those on the installment payment plan, refunds will reflect the amounts paid to date, based on the above schedule. Any unpaid installments forfeit eligibility for refunds.

1. Processing Time:
   • Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving a formal withdrawal request.

If you have any questions about this policy or need to discuss your circumstances, please contact the Encounter Homeschoolers administration. We appreciate your understanding and support of our program.