Local Homeschool Index- What our area has to offer homeschool families.

Home School Associations

(Please note these associations listed have all been recommended by a family in our area.)

Visit https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/homeschooling/home-school-option-3/ for more information on Homeschool Associations.

1. Hometown Homeschool Association of South Carolina Website: https://www.hometownhasc.com/
2. SC TOP Homeschool Association Website: https://sc-top.org/
3. Palmetto Independent Educators Website: https://palmettoindependenteducators.com/
4. Carolina Homeschooler Website: https://www.carolinahomeschooler.com/
5. South Carolina Homeschool Accountability Association Website: https://www.tschaa.com/
6. At Home in the Low Country Website: https://www.athomeinthelowcountry.com/
7. Palmetto Homeschool Association Website: Home – PHA (palmettoha.org)
8. South Carolina Association of Independent Homeschools Website: Homeschooling in SC Since 1990 | SCAIHS (schomeschooling.com)

Home School Co-op

1. Grace Co-op (Aiken) 49 Varden Drive Aiken, SC 29803 Cynthia George/ Facebook page: (2) Facebook
2. Mission possible Co-op (Aiken) Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/missionpossible/
3. Aiken Christian Co-op Facebook: (2) Aiken Christian Co-op | Facebook
4. Fiat Homeschooling Co-op (Aiken) Website: Fiat Homeschooling Co-op – St. Mary Help of Christians, Aiken, SC (stmarys-aiken.org)
5. Pine Forest Explorers- Pine Forest Explorers | Facebook
6. Classical Conversations (Aiken & North Augusta) Website: https://classicalconversations.com/
7. Holy Resurrection Homeschool Co-op (North Augusta) Katie Wilder Marshall @ Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church Website: Home | Holy Resurrection Orthodox Mission – North Augusta, South Carolina (holyresurrectionsc.org)
8. Breezy Hill Co-op (Graniteville) Website: Homeschool Co-op | Ministries | Breezy Hill Baptist Church
9. Cornerstone Homeschool Co-Op (Edgefield) Website: Cornerstone Co-op | Cornerstone Homeschool Co-op  (cornerstonehomeschoolcoop.com)
10. Koinonia Co-op (Graniteville) Website: Home – Koinonia Co-op
11. Independent Cottage Classes- (Augusta/ Evans, GA) Website: G.U.I.L.D. Collaborative Homeschool Co-Op- Augusta, Georgia (guildcollaborative.wixsite.com) Contact Jennifer Llamas
12. Westside Home School Co-op of (Augusta) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestsidecoopMartinezGA/
13. Veritas (Augusta) Veritas Christian Academy Website: Veritas Christian Academy (homeschool-life.com)
14. Impact Augusta Homeschool Cooperative (Augusta) Website: Home | Impact Augusta Homes
15. Fort Steam (Augusta) Facebook: (2) Facebook
16. Dekel mPact Services Website: DeKel mPact Services (dekelacademics.com)
17. Soar Academy (Augusta) Home – SOAR Academy Website: Home – SOAR Academy
18. Just Add Sprinkles Homeschool Enrichment Facebook: (1) Just Add Sprinkles Homeschool Enrichment Families | Facebook
19. O.W.L Christian Homeschool Co-Op First Baptist Church of Wagener Facebook: (2) O.W.L Homeschool Co-op | Facebook
20. Plumfield House of Education- An Alvery Hybrid Tutorial Facebook: Facebook
21. Southern Scholars of Barnwell County Co-op (Barnwell/Bamberg) Facebook: (2) Southern Scholars of Barnwell County | Facebook

Tutors/Educational Classes and Resources

1. Diane Burchett: Dual Enrollment Coordinator Email: burchettd@atc.edu
2. College Board – SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools standardized test locations
3. Home School Books for Less- Used bookstore, Curriculum consultations and Standardized testing services: Stephanie Poole: Website: www.homeschoolbooksforless.com
4. HHASC- SC Discus is a free resource available to all SC residents. Password must be requested: www.hometownhasc.com/services/scdiscus-access/
5. Varsity Tutors, Skooli: Website: https://www.varsitytutors.com/
6. Aiken Technical College dual enrollment Website: High School Programs: Early Start (atc.edu)
7. Hillsdale College Online Courses: Website: https://online.hillsdale.edu/
8. Amanda Williamson Math tutoring: Contact: https://www.facebook.com/mathgeek83
9. Hollinger’s Literacy Learning- tutoring: Focus subjects are Reading and Writing. Website: Facebook
10. FUNdamental Minds- Online Tutoring Website: www.fundamentalminds.com
11. Aiken Learning Lab – tutoring Ann Whitten: Website: https://www.facebook.com/AikenLearningLab
12. Beryl Morgan- Teaching individual or small group classes: Website: www.BERYLMORGAN.com
13. Logos Classical Academy- Offers individual upper classes: Website: https://logosclassicalacademy.org/tuition- and-fees/
14. Adonai Academy @ Crossbridge- 3-day nontraditional school Website: Adonai Academy @Crossbridge (AAC) (adonai-academy.com)
15. Town Creek Christian Academy- For individual classes: Website: https://towncreekchristianacademy.com/
16. American Government and Constitutional Law from a Biblical Worldview. Email: enlightenedcitizenscsra@gmail.com
17. IEW writing classes Facebook: Cynthia George
18. American Red Cross Babysitter Training class Website: https://www.redcross.org
19. English Credit class: A year in middle earth Bonny Harper Dixon Email: bonnydixonclasses@gmail.com
20. United Community of Homeschoolers unlimited is partnering with Genii To offer virtual Unschooling connection for Learners ages 5-17 Facebook: Facebook
21. Jowers Technology Solutions in Aiken JTS Homeschool Computer Class (google.com)
22. Jeremy Rinder- Tutoring Facebook
23. Chrissie Kelley Mcllvoy- Tutoring Facebook
24. Beta Club, the best way to get any questions answered is to email the Beta Club Sponsors at csrabetaclubsponsors@gmail.com. CSRA Home Education Association – Providing Christian resources to the homeschool community of the Central Savannah River Area (csrahea.org)

Home School Gatherings and Clubs

1. Aiken Nature Club Facebook: (7) Aiken Nature Club | Facebook All Ages
2. Edgefield County Homeschool Nature Club Facebook: (7) Edgefield county homeschool nature club | Facebook
3. Augusta Homeschool Nature Group Facebook: (7) Augusta, GA Homeschool Nature Group | Facebook
4. Aiken Homeschool Park Days Facebook: (7) Aiken Homeschool Park Days | Facebook
5. Summer Lowe/ Odell Weeks Aiken- Park Days Wednesday (Still to be determined)
6. Mary K Coleman/ Riverview Park North Augusta- Park Day Monday (Still to be determined)
7. CSRA Homeschool Homesteading Club Facebook: CSRA Homeschool Homesteading Club | Facebook
8. CSRA Pokemon Homeschool Group Facebook: CSRA Pokemon Homeschool Group |  Facebook
9. CSRA Gameschool Facebook: CSRA Gameschool | Facebook
10. NCFCA Christian Speech and Debate club- Ages 12+ Website: (www.ncfca.org) Kobayashi Maru Speech & Debate Club Kobayashi Maru Speech & Debate Club | NCFCA
11. Aiken Homeschool Archery Club- contact Kristy Arlene for more information Email: kristykerlin@gmail.com Phone: (803) 221-1939
12. Aiken/Edgefield County 4-H Email: julia7@clemson.edu Facebook: (2) Facebook
13. Homeschool Girl Squad- A social group for homeschool girls in the CSRA. Ages 7+ Facebook: (7) Homeschool Girl Squad | Facebook
14. CSRA Homeschool Girls Club- Ages 8-12 Facebook: (7) CSRA Homeschool Girls Club | Facebook
15. Aiken Girls United- Socialization and making lasting friendships. Ages 11 to 16 Facebook: (7) Aiken Girls United | Facebook
16. American Heritage Girls- Ages 5-18 Website: American Heritage Girls – Town Creek Baptist Church – Aiken, SC
17. Cub Scouts- Group for Boys and Girls Grades K-5 Aiken Scouting registration event | Facebook
18. Girls in Action (GAs)- 1^st through 5^th grade girls Royal Ambassadors (RAs)- 1^st through 5^th grade boys Sweetwater Baptist Church | Children (sweetwaterbc.church)
19. Awana- This Awana group meets on Wednesday morning at 9:30- @ Heights Church, more info email c.canipe.freeman@gmail.com
20. Tween 2 Teen Facebook: Tween 2 Teen | Facebook– Ages 11-18
21. Aiken Teen/Pre-teen Homeschoolers Aiken Teen/Pre-teen Homeschoolers |  Facebook
22. CSRA Homeschool Teen Meet Ups & More Facebook: CSRA Homeschool Teen Meet Ups &  More | Facebook
23. Third Place Facebook

Sports

1. Aiken Futbol Club (soccer club) Website: Aiken Futbol Club > Home  (bluesombrero.com)
2. MVCN Sports Website: https://mvcommunity.com/sports
3. City of Aiken, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism Website: Website: Athletics | City of Aiken, SC Government (cityofaikensc.gov)
4. City of North Augusta Parks & Recreation > Home (recdesk.com)
5. Columbia Country Parks Recreation and Events Website: Columbia County Parks, Recreation and Events
6. The Family Y Augusta Website: Become A Member – Family YMCA of Greater Augusta (thefamilyy.org)
7. Kroc Center of Augusta Website: Kroc Augusta (salvationarmy.org)
8. Harrison- Caver Park Website: https://www.aikencountyprt.com/parks
9. Gregg Park Civic Center Website: https://greggparkonline.com/
10. Eagle Sports Website: eaglesportsathletics.com/home
11. Palmetto Track & Field Website: https://camckeel.wixsite.com/palmetto
12. First Tee- Aiken Website: https://firsttee.org
13. Aiken High School Wrestling Website: https://aikenhighhornets.com/
14. Aiken County cornhole- Wagner Website: https://www.wagenersc.com/article/aiken-county- cornhole
15. Esports Website: Gnomegamers.com
16. Aiken Saber Academy Facebook: Facebook
17. Dixie Youth Baseball and softball in Wagner Website: https://www.wagenersc.com/article/dixie- youth-baseball-softball-registration-0

Homeschool high school students can try-out and participate in public school teams in SC for the school they are zoned for.

Swim Lessons

1. Hammond Hill Suburban Club Website: https://www.thehammondhillpool.com/
2. Dolphin Academy Swim School Website: https://iswimdolphin.com/
3. YMCA Swim Lessons – Parent w/Toddler (Ages 6 mos.-3 years) – Family YMCA of Greater Augusta (thefamilyy.org)
4. Kroc Center Aquatics – Kroc Augusta (augustakroc.org)

Swim Teams

1. Aiken YMCA swim team goes through October. Website: https://thefamilyy.org/programs/3754/swim- team/?locations=-1
2. The Aiken-Augusta Swim League (ASL) Website: Aiken-Augusta Swim League Home (gomotionapp.com)
3. Southern Tide Swim Team Website: Southern Tide Swim Club Home (gomotionapp.com)
4. Hammond Hill Swim Team Website: Swim Team | Hammond Hill Suburban Club (thehammondhillpool.com)
5. Fermata Hurricanes Swim Team Website: Home – Fermata Swim Team (swimtopia.com)

Karate/ Martial Arts

1. Synergy Karate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kemtaedokenpo
2. Karate Classes @ Gregg Park Website: https://greggparkonline.com/fitness/karate/
3. South Aiken Jiu Jitsu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/South-Aiken-Jiu- Jitsu-1594233397512032
4. Aiken Taekwondo Academy Website: https://aikentkd.com/
5. North Augusta Martial Arts Website: North Augusta Location  (northaugustamartialarts.com)

Fitness Classes

1. Augusta Kroc Center Website: https://augustakroc.org/
2. Family Y Website: Classes – Family YMCA of Greater Augusta (thefamilyy.org)
3. CSRA Homeschool Midweek Motion CSRA Homeschool Midweek Motion (PE & Movement) | Facebook

Arts and Crafts

1. Art Nook Website: https://www.artnookaiken.com/
2. The Painted Lady Studio/ Ms. Steph’s Homeschool Art Classes Website: Home | The Painted Lady Studio (thepaintedladystudiocsra.com)
3. Rainbow Factory of Augusta is in North Augusta South Carolina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RainbowFactoryAugust a/
4. Bisquecuts and Glazy Website: https://bglazy.com/
5. Aiken Center for the Arts Website: https://aikencenterforthearts.org/
6. AR Workshop North Augusta Website: https://www.arworkshop.com/northaugusta/
7. Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta Website: Home – Arts & Heritage Center of North Augusta (artsandheritagecenter.com)
8. Gregg Park Program: Homeschool Art Class August (recdesk.com)
9. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art | Facebook
10. Jessye Norman School of the Arts Jessye Norman School of the Arts | Facebook

Music

1. AAA Homeschool Band Contact: Barb Rollin AAA/SABCS Home School  Band is a band for  homeschooled in the  CSRA. (aaaband.org)
2. Sarah’s recorder classes Email: bigsismusician126@yahoo.com
3. Camille Rosier- Piano Lesson (Aiken) Contact: (803) 640-1064
4. Burgess Piano Academy (North Augusta) Website: Burgess Music Academy |  Teaching Music in the CSRA Contact: (803)341-9450
5. Christa Beaufort- Piano Lesson (North Augusta) Email: Mrs.b.pianokeys@gmail.com Christa Beaufort | Facebook
6. Suzuki Strings of Augusta Inc Contact: (706) 739-0284
7. 440 Instruments Website: Lessons at 440 (440instruments.com)
8. Grace Baptist Music Academy (Evans) Website: https://www.gbcemusicacademy.net/
9. Guitar Center (Augusta) Contact: (706) 731-2620
10. Carolina Academy of Music (Aiken) Contact: (803) 648-5150 Website: Carolina Academy of Music – Music School – Aiken, South Carolina
11. Jane Catherine Voyles Piano Lessons Website: Facebook
12. VOCE Studios Website: VOCE Studios, Augusta Ga  (singaugusta.com)
13. Aiken Center for the Art Free Violin lessons Website: Orchestra & Music – Aiken  Center for the Arts
14. Mark Luongo Mark Luongo Music Lessons | Facebook
15. John Phillips Online guitar lessons | GuitarlessonsUSA
16. Stephanie Threlkeld Music w/ Stephanie Threlkeld (threlkeldmusic.com)
17. Fred Williams Fred Williams | Facebook

Theater Groups

1. Aiken Community Theatre Youth Wing Website: https://aikencommu nitytheatre.org/
2. Inspire Studios Facebook: (1) Facebook
3. Augusta JR Players Website: https://www.augustaplayers.org/youth-theatre-and- childrens-wing/
4. Enopion Theatre Company Website: https://www.enopion.com/
5. Musical Theatre Workshop Facebook: Facebook
6. Uplift Performing Arts of Augusta, GA Facebook: (1) Facebook

Dance studios/ Gymnastics

1. Burns Dance Studio Website: https://www.burnsdancestudio.com/
2. Crosby Miller Dance Studio Website: https://www.crosbymillerdance.com/
3. Carolina Dance Studio Website: (1) Facebook
4. Dream Dance Academy Website: https://www.dreamdanceacad.com/
5. Tip Toes and Taps Website: https://tiptoesandtaps.net/
6. Aiken Gymnastics Website: https://aikengymnastics.com/
7. Southern Elite Cloggers (Formerly Southern Thunder Cloggers) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southerneliteclogger s/
8. Aiken Civic Ballet Website: https://aikenballet.org/
9. The North Augusta School of Dance Website: https://www.northaugustadance.com/
10. Gregg Park Gymnastics Website: https://greggparkonline.com/fitness/gymnastics/
11. Social Inc (youth ballroom dancing) Website: https://socialinc.com/
12. Gymnastics Gold Website: https://gymnasticsgold.com/gymnastics-programs/
13. Hayden’s Gym (Gymnastics) Website: https://www.haydensgym.com/

Home Economics

1. My best friend’s sewing room Website: https://www.mybestfriendssewingroom.com/
2. Kris Shea- private or small group sewing lessons in North Augusta or in home within the Aiken and Augusta areas. Email: Ks.fabriccreations@gmail.com
3. Very Vera Cooking Camp Website: https://www.veryveracamp.com/
4. Kroger Chef Junior Website: https://krogerchefjunior.com/
5. The CSRA Homeschool Homesteading Club CSRA Homeschool Homesteading Club | Facebook
6. ABECA Naturals ABĒCA Naturals | Facebook
7. Aiken Wellness Spa & Boutique Facebook

Science Programs

1. Ruth Patrick science education center Website: https://www.usca.edu/rpsec/
2. Phinizy swamp nature park Website: Homeschool – Phinizy Center for Water Sciences
3. Reed Creek Nature Park Facebook: Reed Creek Nature Park | Facebook
4. Audubon Center Website: https://sc.audubon.org/visit/silver- bluff
5. Civil Air Patrol Website: Join As An AEM | Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters (gocivilairpatrol.com)
6. Fort Stem Facebook: Facebook
7. M’Aiken Magic Robotics Team Facebook: (1) Facebook
8. Riverbank zoo Website: Homeschool Programs ::  Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
9. CSRA Homeschool Science Fair CSRA Homeschool Science Fair | Facebook

Horseback Riding/ Farm

1. JM Cowyote Run- Mary Harris Murphy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/j m.cowyoterun.1
2. Twin Chestnuts Farm Website: https://www.twinchestnutsfar m.com/

Fieldtrip Spotlight

Two Great Facebook pages to follow for field trips:

Facebook: CSRA Homeschooler Field Trips / Augusta, Aiken, and Surrounding Areas | Facebook

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelinghomeschoolers

Facebook: Field Trips and Fun! | Facebook

Facebook: (1) Field Trip Frenzy ™ | Facebook

1. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Website: https://www.dnr.sc.gov/
2. Augusta Museum of History Home | Augusta Museum of History
3. Morris Museum of Art Morris Museum of Art – Devoted to the art and artists of the American South (themorris.org)
4. Aiken County Historical Museum Area Aiken County Historical Museum (aikencountymuseum.org)
5. Living History Park Home – Living History Park (colonialtimes.us)
6. Augusta Canal National Heritage Augusta Canal – About – Discovery Center
7. South Carolina State Museum offer free admission to homeschoolers Website: Home | South Carolina State Museum (scmuseum.org)
8. Savannah River Site Museum HOME | SRS Museum (srsheritagemuseum.org)
9. South Carolina State Parks Website: www.DiscoverCarolina.com
10. City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism page Facebook
11. CSRA Homeschooler field trips Website: CSRA Homeschooler Field Trips / Augusta, Aiken, and Surrounding Areas | Facebook
12. CSRA Homeschool Events Website: CSRA Homeschool Events | Facebook
13. South Caroline Field Trips for Homeschoolers Website: https://www.time4learning.com/blog/field-trips/south-carolina-field-trips-for- homeschoolers/#curriculum-sub-nav
14. South Carolina Field Trips Website: South Carolina Field Trips – Statewide | Field Trip Directory
15. Homeschool Days Deals and Specials Events Website: Homeschool Days Deals and Special Events (homeschoolingsc.org)
16. South Carolina Field Trips Website: South Carolina Field Trips – TheHomeSchoolMom

Other Great Facebook Pages for Homeschool Families

• Homeschooling In Aiken
• Homeschooling in North Augusta
• Augusta Homeschool Group | Facebook
• Homeschoolers of Wagener/Salley/Springfield | Facebook
• CSRA Charlotte Mason Homeschoolers | Facebook
• 2025 CSRA Homeschool Prom | Facebook