Frequently Asked Questions

Will you keep work records like an association?

We are strictly a homeschool cooperative designed to provide social opportunities for our members. While many of the opportunities we have put together are educational in nature (i.e. STEM classes etc.), there will be no grading or certificates assigned. We are not a homeschool accountability group.

When are meetings and events?

Meetings are 10am-1pm on the first Tuesday of every month (except January, June, July, and August).

Events take place on the third Tuesday of every month (except January, June, July, August, and December).

How are parents involved?

Parents will be asked, by group leaders, to assist with helping to set up, facilitate, and/or clean up after events and meet ups. Since the co-op is not a drop off program, parents will be helping to facilitate, as needed. When parents are not needed, they can spend time together. It is important for all parents to understand they must be present and available during the meet ups and events their child(ren) are participating in. And finally, parents should refer to the “Health & Safety” guidelines to see how they are expected to handle the bodily discharges of their child(ren).

What if my child(ren) cries and does not want me to leave?

If a child feels uncomfortable staying on their own for any activity, parents are free to stay and participate in that activity. We simply ask parents, who are present for activities, please participate and do not take on the role of “spectators.” If you are in an activity with your child(ren), please ask the group leader how you can help or join in right alongside your child. If your child(ren) needs any special accommodation to feel comfortable with their group, please speak to the co-op director and every reasonable effort will be made to assist - as long as it does not negatively affect the quality of experience other participants are able to have.

I am not a “practicing Christian,” so can my family still participate?

All families are welcome to participate, and no church membership is required. The co-op is in no way formatted like a traditional “Sunday-School” and the co-op will not specifically deliver content intended for proselytization. Leaders may pause to lead in prayer and incorporate a Biblical worldview in their guidance. However, children will not be made to pray publicly or receive rewards/consequences for displaying (or failure to display) Biblical knowledge. Further, the co-op is not designed to host conversations regarding apologetics or similar, and we ask that participants refrain from the discussion of faith topics that are controversial in nature.

How should my family prepare to attend Co-op?

Please make sure children get lots of sleep the night prior and come having had a full breakfast. Clothing should be appropriate for time outside. Assume your child may come into contact with activities that may get them dirty, so “play clothes” are always good to have. Lastly, bring a fully stocked diaper bag for littles and lunch for everyone to eat towards the end. Make sure your personal items are labeled and you have any pertinent medication your child may need (and you will be the one to administer it as needed).

How are co-op fees/funds used?

The registration fees cover curriculum costs, materials and supplies for the meetings and events. The fees also cover costs associated with the website, marketing, and securing the meeting space venue. However, please note that as a non-profit, the programs Root & Arrow offers are heavily subsidized by generous sponsors and we truly believe the value of the content being delivered exceeds the registration fees submitted. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or donor for Root & Arrow, please speak directly with the director.

What is the cost of this cooperative?

Each family, regardless of how many participants, will contribute $20 for the use of the meeting space. This helps to cover a general insurance policy, which is required for the use of the venue.

All children who will be under 4 years of age on September 1st will be $50 for the full year. For children who will be 4 years of age and older on September 1st, registration for the full year will be $100 for the first child, $80 for the second child, and $60 for any additional children. The age groups are determined by the age of children on September 1st.

Can I register for just one semester?

At this time, as the co-op is designed for social connection, we ask families to plan to be with us for the full “school-year” so all children can expect to engage with the same families at each meeting and event.

Are there any additional costs? There are no additional costs for the meetings. However, the events taking place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month may have additional costs (i.e., entrance/tickets) associated depending on the location and separate sign up and payment processes will be provided for each event, as needed. That said, these additional events are generally extremely low cost and sometimes subsidized by donations and scholarships.

May I donate to the co-op? Yes! Donations are welcome and all funds and items will go towards improving the quality and offerings of the co-op. We are a recognized non-profit. If you are interested in supporting with a gift-in-kind or a monetary sum, please reach out to us on our contact form or send an email to admin@rootandarrow.org.

Are there unlimited spaces? We do have a waiting list after our maximum capacity has been reached. The children of group leaders are placed first, and then the remaining registrants will be confirmed. Priority is given to co-op alumni and local families. After a group is full, anyone who has registered for that group will be issued a refund and put on a waiting list.

I have children who are older than 15 years of age - Is there anything available for them?

At this time our homeschool cooperative does not have group programing designed specifically for children 16+ (we plan to in the future). However, all children (regardless of age) are welcome to participate in our co-op events. Additionally, children who are 16+ are welcome to do quiet work during meetings or parents may register for them to participate in the 12-15 group on a case-by-case basis. We are also happy to have older teens volunteer with us in the other classes (application and training required).

*If you have a question, that is not answered here, please reach out to us directly using the information in the “contact” section and we will be happy to communicate with you.