STAR (Scholars Together Always Reaching) is a secular and inclusive group for the families of highly gifted children. Through classroom settings and the ever-important lunch and recess hour, highly gifted children interact with others who are closer to being both intellectual and social peers than they may find in settings geared solely to their age or academic level. STAR began over fifteen years ago when a handful of local homeschooling parents joined together to provide enrichment opportunities for their highly and profoundly gifted homeschooled children. Over the years, STAR has continued on that mission and grown into a wonderfully supportive community for families raising these unique children. Most STAR families today homeschool some or all of their children part- or full-time, and STAR parents find themselves connecting over the intricacies of their experiences. STAR meets on Wednesday days in the fall and spring for two thirteen-week semesters. Knowing that our parents are carefully curating their children’s dynamic and individualized core curriculum needs, STAR’s classes are instead inspired by topics that either are unique to the group’s interests or are enhanced when experienced in a group setting. The STAR community is self-selected, meaning that it does not require proof of giftedness. Classes are designed for children aged 5-18 (plus limited preschool activities) who tend to succeed when working 2-3 grade levels ahead and moving through material more quickly than traditional classes.

Planet Homeschool is a secular homeschool co-op in Minneapolis dedicated to serving families homeschooling through the teen years. The co-op meets on Fridays during the academic year and offers a wide range of classes for students aged 10 and up.

Wings Homeschool Group exists to provide an academic and social time for both parents and children in a Christian environment. We offer support and fellowship for parents while children engage in sharing and learning experiences.

F.I.C.H.E. - Fellowship in Christian Home Education is a Christian, extra-curricular homeschool coop of families who meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoons of the month. The first semester takes place from September through December; the second semester meets from February through April, taking breaks to observe the holidays. Class time is from 12:30-3:30pm. FICHE provides additional, supplemental homeschool curriculum to families that want their students to enjoy the school experience with other homeschool families. FICHE Kids! offers educational and cultural field trips, community service, and a variety of fun social gatherings for students, moms, and families are available to help develop the fellowship and friendship that is needed to “keep on swimming!”

We are a group of christian home-educators in the Chisago County area of eastern Minnesota. Our co-op meets in Lindstrom twice a month from September - May. Members teach classes based on the needs of the group each year, though our classes are primarily enrichment in nature.

If you are a homeschool family looking for a Christian Homeschool Cooperative to support your homeschool experience this co-op has a ton to offer. There are an abundance of class options available for grades Pre-k through 12.