Homeschool Classes

At Challenge Island®, we understand that true STEAM Education does not take place in a vacuum – rather, it should touch every corner of the curriculum. We believe that inspiring kids to be CURIOUS and INQUISITIVE, while gearing them with GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE and 21ST CENTURY SKILLS, prepares them to thrive in today’s complex, interconnected world.

Challenge Island programs offer a dynamic way to enhance your homeschool curriculum with STEAM concepts. Students participate in interactive challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

We offer a range of themed programs that can be customized to fit your homeschool schedule and the interests of your children. We can bring the Island adventure to any Co-op that meets weekly, monthly, or every few months!

Get Your Homeschooler Moving at Spartanburg Athletic Club!

Looking for a way to keep your homeschooler active, healthy, and engaged? Spartanburg Athletic Club offers an exciting lineup of fitness programs designed specifically with young athletes in mind. Whether your child is just starting out or already training at a high level, SAC has something for every age and skill level.

From tennis and pickleball to speed and strength training, our expert coaches are here to help your child get fit, stay active, and build confidence. With a supportive environment and personalized instruction, SAC is the perfect place for homeschoolers to explore new sports, develop athletic skills, and make new friends.

Our programs are led by highly certified coaches who are passionate about helping young athletes succeed—on and off the court. Whether your child is chasing a future in sports or just looking for a fun way to stay active, SAC is here to cheer them on every step of the way.

Give your homeschooler the opportunity to grow stronger, faster, and more confident with SAC’s youth fitness options. Contact us today to learn more or schedule a visit!

Inspire your child’s creativity with our award-winning continued education art program! Designed for children ages 3 and up, our 9-month program offers once-a-week classes that nurture imagination, build skills, and develop a lifelong love for art in a fun, supportive environment. Enroll today!

The UCHU (United Community of Homeschoolers Unlimited) is an option 3 homeschool association.

They offer virtual classes in instrumentals, reading, mindfulness and yoga, drawing, high school courses, and more.

Offers a weekly 30-45 minute soccer skills lesson. Classes meet once per week for 4 weeks.
Meets at Long Creek Plantation neighborhood in Simpsonville.

Homeschool: Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University host Homeschool Days monthly for students ages 5-14 years old. Classes are at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Parents may check their child in and leave or stay for a discounted lesson. Classes are held in the Mack Building on the campus of Bob Jones University.

Field Trips: Tours are available for K-12 classes of selected collections on display on the campus of Bob Jones University including: a closer look at American artist Benjamin West during the Revolutionary War and experiencing ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Hebrew cultures as far back as 3200 BC! Learn more about tours!

Museum on the Move brings museum learning to your K-12 classroom by integrating art with the core subject areas and meeting SC state and national standards.

Though this is a complete school for students who are not homeschooled, 9th through 12th-grade homeschoolers are welcome to enroll to take individual classes through Greenville Classical Academy’s upper school university model classes. Homeschoolers also have the opportunity to join an athletic team.

These FREE, monthly events will help your child develop an appreciation of the arts, academic abilities and practical life skills, all while getting to know BJU faculty and students. These events are designed for students in 9th through 12th grades.

The Painted Palmetto offers kids’ art classes, adult art classes, open studio, and birthday parties for people of all ages.

This virtual classroom offers classes for kids of all ages in various subjects, including english, math, coding/tech, world languages, science, art, history, music, and more. There are even private tutors and private lessons available.

In-home chess lessons, taught by chess tutors through storytelling. Lessons are available for ages 3 and older.

Located at Converse College in Spartanburg, this academy offers many music and dance opportunities, including group lessons, private lessons and full ensemble opportunities throughout the school year, as well as summer camp.

Offers: Bi-weekly French courses and Monthly French club

French courses: children are grouped based on French-language skill level.
Ages: 1st grade through 5th grade

French Club: Saturdays, once per month

Children will enjoy activities, games, workshops, and more with instructor Claire Rouvery.

Offers a variety of youth sports programs, including baseball, cheerleading, football, rugby, soccer, softball, and wrestling

This gym in Greer offers gymnastics and tumbling classes for homeschool students age 3 to 16 years old.

Interactive classes in art and PE are currently offered each semester to homeschoolers ages 6-13 years old, with two hour time blocks. Sibling discounts are available.

Offers gymnastics classes for boys and girls beginning with classes for children 16 months old (with parental involvement).
They also offer homeschool gymnastics classes.

Ignite Learning Center offers unique hands-on activities and programs for students exploring STEAM. Programs include problem-solving challenges, engineering, arts and more.

Offers monthly homeschool art classes for ages 5-12. Classes begin in September.
Located near Welcome Elementary off of White Horse Road, Greenville

These groups offer an ensemble opportunity for student musicians both homeschooled and traditionally schooled. Auditions are required.

Classes and workshops for adults and kids. Classes are by semester and focus on several art mediums.

Learn more about owner Brandi Grover and the unique SC coloring book she created!

The Path Farms is a family-centered homestead where kids ages 5–18 explore nature, journaling, Bible study, and homesteading through hands-on classes and camps. Families can enjoy nature walks, herbal learning, and shop seasonal handicrafts and body care in our farm store—rooted in faith, learning, and simple living.

This piano studio offers private and group music lessons in piano, guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele.

Offers professional ballet lessons for ages 2 and older. They offer a homeschool class for ages 9 and older.

At the Sigal Music Museum, explore the exciting world of music through exhibitions, concerts, and music classes for both children & adults.

Offers private lessons and small group workshops for students wanting to learn to work with clay.

Teaches Archery to children and adults, with classes throughout the week. They also offer open range time and private instruction.

🎯 Check out our Kidding Around Review of Upstate Archery.

Offers homeschool theatre classes.

Additionally, homeschool students can attend school performance shows (which run during the school day).

Include Collective is an inclusive homeschool community where students interact and grow with a consistent group of peers throughout their K-12 years.

The South Carolina State Museum offers free admission for homeschoolers to explore its 4 floors of Carolina history, art, natural history, and science.
Homeschoolers receive discounted admission for planetarium shows and 4D theater films.

Studio Green is a music studio located in Spartanburg, SC that provides lessons for musical instruments and choir. Hours are by appointment only.
They also offer a Homeschool Choir for ages K5-12th grade and Homeschool Piano that meets weekly.

In-studio and virtual homeschool classes are available for elementary and middle school students. Topics include poetry, math, topography and more all in a hands on maker environment. Read class descriptions and register on-line.

Faith Christian Co-op offers academic and elective classes for K5-12th graders, a la carte style on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Offers: Recreational and competitive fencing class for a variety of ages and skill levels covering footwork, blade work, tactics and rules of fencing to develop coordination, speed, discipline, balance and endurance. Private lessons are available.

Offers weekly in-person and virtual programs for homeschool students K5-8th grade.
Topics covered in each class change monthly. Offered September through May.
Contact the Education Department to register by phone at 864.467.4850

Homeschool groups can book a field trip full of learning, engagement, and play–at both museum locations in Greenville and Spartanburg.  TCMU-Spartanburg field trips are available for kids grades 3K, 4K and 5K and TCMU-Greenville field trips are available for kids grades K4-Grade 5. Children can explore museum exhibits and participate in additional STEAM based programming led by TCMU staff and educators.

TCMU Greenville– 864.233.7755
Must include 15 or more students to qualify for educator pricing, with 1 adult per 5 children.

TCMU Spartanburg– 864.553.7952 or email at Spartanburg@tcmupstate.org for more information

Offers nature-based educational classes in math, literature, project learning, geography, and additional homeschool support.

Classes are typically once per week in a given subject.
Classes are available for ages 4 – 8. Drop-off classes and parent participation classes are available.

Hollowed Earth Pottery, located in Hampton Station, offers classes during the day for kids in hand building and in using the pottery wheel. They also offer adults classes and workshops in clay building and throwing.

Lake Conestee Nature Preserve offers a wide variety of science and nature field trips and programs.

• Age: Preschool through high school
• Subject: Science and Nature
• Programs include a variety of topics depending on age. Topics include plants, bees, ecology, water quality, and more!
• Programs available include Field Trips, Nature Discovery After School Program (1st and 3rd Thursdays, September – November), Knee-High Naturalists (Ages 2-5 with a parent), and more.
• Home school days are offered throughout the year.

The Willis Road, Thomas E. Hannah, and Middle Tyger YMCA campuses offer homeschool PE and homeschool swim/gym.

Learner-driven, faith-infused education three days a week, serving K-8 with hybrid options, where children grow in confidence, creativity, and resilience through real-world problem-solving, art, and character.

A forest/farm school for 3-11-year-olds focused on teaching personal and environmental wellness through mindfulness lessons & reviving old-fashioned homesteading skills.

Offers a Christ-centered Co-op for K4-12th grade in a variety of subjects. They offer classes in academics, sports, arts, and more including instrumental ensembles, choir, musical theater, and more.
Classes meet at the Eastside Worship Center.

Monthly homeschool classes. Grade levels may fluctuate based on the exhibit. Topics vary from month to month. Registration is online only.

Additionally, the Upcountry History Museum offers tours for school-age children that immerse the kids in a period of history through exhibits, discussion, and hands-on activities.

Email info@upcountryhistory.org for more information.

Eden farms offers English riding lessons for ages 6 through adult with private or group lesson options. They also offer birthdays, field trips, summer camps and more.

Homeschool at the Barn- Includes an hour long riding lesson or trail ride, learning about life on a working horse farm (grooming, saddling, equine anatomy, feeding and more), horse themed crafts, bible study, snack, and time to play on the new playground.

Field Trips: Eden Farms has offered educational field trips for all ages and sizes including church groups, Scout troops, and schools. Groups rotate through their 40-stall barn to different hands-on horse stations to learn about grooming, saddling, healthcare, horse breeds, feeding, healthcare, and more! Horseback riding, playground, and time for a picnic are also available.

Crestview Christian Homeschool Academy offers full day to à la carte academic & enrichment classes on Thursdays.  Classes are for students in Elementary – High school. The group meets at Riverside Baptist. Parents may drop off children or stay and be a part of the community.

Field Trips & School Programs: The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson offers 45-60 minute school programs intended to support your curriculum and grade level. Homeschool groups can visit as well. Fee is $5 per student. They also offer classes that are perfect for homeschooling families.

Summer Camp Offers: The SC Botanical Garden at Clemson offers week-long summer camps in June and July for kids aged 6 – 12 (8:30 – 3)
2025 Summer Camps in June and July
CircleUp! STEM Camp: Show Soils Some Love
Garden Discovery Camp
Potentially more to be announced.

Offers after school programs, theatre programs, private lessons, and songwriting classes that homeschool students can participate in.

1 hour gymnastics classes are offered to homeschool students ages 6 – 18 years old. They offer two locations, one on Miller Road and one in Mauldin.

A range of dance classes are offered throughout the year and include ballet, musical theater, and a ballet/tap combo class.

PurrPoseful Art Studio is a Humane Education Art Studio. We offer weekday, weeknight and summer camp classes for children ages 7-13 that have a love for animals and a passion for art.

The theater offers camps and classes after school and during breaks. They also offer programs and classes during the day for homeschool students and others.
Classes are available starting at age three through high school.

Learn more things to do in our Kidding Around® guide to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

Offers a wide variety of art classes.

EspritGVL is a co-op that meets in the North Greenville area on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes are offered to 1st through 12th-grade students. The co-op is a drop-off co-op with some volunteer requirements. A wide spectrum of classes are offered as well as park days, meetups, field trips, and support.

Offers: Offers classes in German as a foreign language and as a heritage language. Ages 5 and up. Locations are at Simpsonville’s Holland Park Church and Spartanburg Day School.
They also offer a homeschool program for 4th-6th grade that meets on Thursday for 1.5 hours.