Homeschool co-ops, classes & park days in Phoenix

A parent-led co-op with a short opening meeting and three 50-minute class sessions each week. Past classes include choir, acting, art, public speaking, sewing, chess, nature, ASL, cooking, PE and STEM. A parent stays on campus and teaches or helps in at least 2 of the 3 sessions. New families apply, meet the leadership team, then register.

• Ages: Open to families whose oldest child is at least 5 by the semester start. Preschool classes and a nursery for younger siblings.
• Cost: $35 per family per semester. Some classes have extra fees.
• Faith: Christian. Members agree to its statement of faith and code of conduct.
• When: Thursdays, 12:30–4 p.m. (café opens 11:45 a.m. for lunch). Fall 2026 ran Aug. 20 to Nov. 21. Next sign-ups are not posted.

A co-op with academic and enrichment classes, sports activities and clubs, mostly taught by parents. It takes ClassWallet payments for ESA families. The membership page says new requests go on a waitlist and are called if a spot opens before classes start.

• Ages: Preschool (ages 3+) through age 18
• Cost: Membership is $100 per child per year (ages 6+) or $50 per child (ages 3–5), plus class fees. Class fees include a $10 facilities fee per class.
• Faith: Christ-centered. Members agree to its statement of faith.
• When: Fridays, classes 9 a.m.–noon with lunch 12–1 p.m. Two 13-week semesters (September–May).

⚠️ Its membership page says new families are put on a waitlist.

A Christ-centered co-op serving metro Phoenix families with academic and enrichment classes taught mostly by parents. Parents volunteer or teach to keep costs low. One of several Branches campuses.

• Ages: Children of all ages
• Cost: See site
• Faith: Christ-centered
• When: Thursdays, once a week

⚠️ The group's page gives little detail and no 2026-27 schedule, so check with it before planning.

A true cooperative where members teach academic and enrichment classes and every family earns at least six job credits. It is not a drop-off program. It is not a ClassWallet vendor, but it says many parents have been able to submit class supply fees for ESA reimbursement.

• Ages: Mini's program for ages 6 and under (usually siblings of students), then school-age classes
• Cost: $100 per family per year, plus $95 per child per semester (ages 5+) or $70 (ages 4 and under). Each class has its own supply fee.
• Faith: Christ-centered. Members agree to its statement of faith.
• When: Mondays, 9 a.m.–2:10 p.m., 13 weeks each semester. New families attend full time (5 class periods).

A co-op (formerly Branches Mesa) with parent-taught classes such as STEM, science labs, art, creative writing, history, cooking, robotics and life skills. It is not a drop-off program. It is an approved ClassWallet vendor, and families are responsible for following the ESA handbook.

• Ages: Preschool through high school. GRACE Littles for ages 0–6.
• Cost: $150 per family per year, plus $7 per class and each class's supply fee.
• Faith: Christ-centered
• When: Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., 12 class days each semester

A nonprofit offering group tutoring classes in core subjects (math, English, science, history) and electives (art, sewing, drama, Bible and more), plus a youth group, high school dances and a student leadership team. The group says "this is not your average co-op."

• Ages: Grades K–12
• Cost: See site (the 2026-27 course catalog is on its site)
• Faith: Christian (its tutors are described as "Jesus-loving")
• When: See site for the class schedule

A nonprofit weekly enrichment program with small classes, specialist teachers, lunch clubs and field trips. It accepts payment through ClassWallet for ESA families. Parents who stay on campus need a background check.

• Ages: Grades K–8
• Tuition: $3,150 per year ($315 a month for 10 months). Plus an $80 enrollment fee and a $100 materials fee each semester. A few add-on classes cost extra.
• Faith: Secular and "proudly progressive." It says families from across the religious spectrum are welcome.
• When: Fridays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Four 8-week quarters. 2026-27 enrollment is listed on its site.

A drop-off enrichment program with paid teachers for history, science, literature and art. No parent volunteering is needed. It is an approved ClassWallet vendor for ESA families. Groups cap at around 20, then it waitlists. Enrollment is open year-round.

• Ages: Grades K–8 and high school
• Tuition: One day a week: $2,300 per year, plus a $100 supply fee each semester. Two days: $4,600 per year, plus $200 each semester. Plus a $75 registration fee per year.
• Faith: Open to students of any faith (it describes itself as faith-neutral)
• When: 9 a.m.–2 p.m., one or two days a week (Mon–Wed or Wed–Fri tracks)

A brand-new "Founding Fall Pod": a small hands-on class with science investigations, creative projects, writing and a community service project. Its page says ESA vendor approval is pending.

• Ages: Grades 4–8
• Tuition: $895 per semester (or three payments of $300). A $100 non-refundable deposit holds a spot.
• When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–noon. Fall 2026 ran Sept. 2–Dec. 9. Limited to 10 students.

⚠️ This is a new first-semester program, and its page says ESA vendor approval is pending.

A volunteer-led support group of 50+ families with park days, picnics, member-organized field trips, a service project and a members-only discussion group. Volunteering is a requirement of membership.

• Ages: All ages
• Cost: $30 per family per year (may be waived for pastor families)
• Faith: Christian organization with Christian leadership. Membership is open to all Arizona homeschool families who meet its definition of homeschooling.
• When: Park days usually on the first Friday of the month, picnics mid-month, and field trips at least once a month. Visitors can attend one park day before joining.