Maryland Approved Umbrellas

Barefoot University follows the forest school educational philosophy that takes a holistic approach to learning while incorporating STEM, community service, field trips, and nature-based activities. Their communities meet each week and offer nature-based sciences and outdoor skills. Their get togethers are child—directed and play-based risk that build self awareness and confidence which include practical nature activities that are hands-on and also branch off into other subjects of learning to align it all under our yearly rhythm. Their leaders help facilitate the meet-ups, but parents are their child‘s teachers!​

Open houses are typically held the week of March 30th which will be listed when and where on our public Facebook group.

Classical Christian Community using the timeless tools of learning together. For more information contact Megan Forsee mforsee@classicalconversations.com.​​

Applications are currently being accepted for all levels for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Four Seasons Secular Co-op (FSSC) is a secular (non-religious), pro-science, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, anti-racist, anti-ableism homeschool cooperative in Frederick, MD. To be a member of Four Seasons Secular Co-Op you must authentically share and respect their values and principles. FSSC is a parent-run non-profit. Their goal is to encourage lifelong learning and cultivate curiosity, empathy, respect, leadership and communication skills in their students and member families. FSSC seeks to provide a safe and respectful family-centered community and support structure that celebrates diversity. They hope to empower families to work collectively to inspire children to become meaningful contributors to the global community. FSSC believes in experiential learning, creativity and exploration.

FCHC has a wide range of offerings, including Umbrella services, co-op programs, field trips, social events, and educational webinars. They have 2 campuses - One in Frederick operating out of Trinity United Methodist Church and the other campus is located in Howard County, MD. FCHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit that has been serving the homeschool community since 2013.

Registration for the fall semester is now open.

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Two days a week hybrid co-op. Visit the website to find out more about upcoming open houses and registration. ​

Registration for 2025-2026 opens March 1st.

For more information about the upcoming 2025-2026 school year please visit the website.

Shadow days are held once in April and once in November. Sign up information is posted in the Facebook group.

Registration for fall 2025 will open early June.

Potomac Valley Homeschoolers is a Christian extra-curricular mom-taught co-op. Each mom teaches a class each semester. They meet every other Thursday morning for classes, with some free play in the afternoon. Email Shyra at shyrahock@yahoo.com for more information!

Now accepting applications and visits for fall.

TRIBE offers elective classes that are held on Thursday and Friday. Tours are offered year round - sign up for these can be found pinned to the top of the Facebook page.

Registration for 2025-2026 will open in July. 

The Wild + Free Southern Frederick group is a bi-weekly hiking group that offers a children's book club and field trips. This is a group for homeschooling children and their mothers. Hikes will be scheduled mainly in Frederick and Montgomery counties but will occasionally be scheduled for surrounding areas. 

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Wild Sprouts offers homeschool classes for ages 5 through 9 that are taught by a certified elementary school teacher. They offer homeschool co-op classes (including math and reading instruction) as well as homeschool nature enrichment classes.

Their homeschool classes for Fall 2025 are almost completely full or have a waitlist, but they also offer occasional homeschool events.