What Is Village Home?

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Village Home is a collective learning community in which families direct their children's education, and it is designed for homeschooling, unschooling, and online charter school families. Learners from preK through high school (ages 5 to 18) choose from over 130 classes and clubs, with no testing or grading, and enrollment stays open mid-year. It suits families who want a flexible, interest-led supplement or alternative to conventional schooling rather than a fixed, standardized curriculum.

Who Village Home Serves

The community describes itself as a "home-away-from-home" for more than 400 preK–high school learners. It explicitly welcomes families in three situations:

  • Homeschooling — families who teach at home and want group classes and social connection.
  • Unschooling — families who follow their children's interests without a set curriculum.
  • Online charter school enrollment — students enrolled in a virtual charter who need in-person community and enrichment.

The common thread is that the family, not the institution, guides the education. Village Home positions itself as support for that choice, not a replacement for it.

How the Programs Work

Classes and Clubs

  • Learners aged 5 to 18 customize their education with over 130 classes and clubs.
  • You can choose one class or many — there is no required bundle.
  • Classes are mixed-age, which the site presents as a way to build a collaborative, inclusive environment.
  • The approach is grade-free and test-free, intended to encourage learners to take ownership of their education.
  • Mid-year enrollment is available, so joining later in the year is possible.

Named Programs

Beyond the general class catalog, the site lists several distinct offerings:

Program What it is
Choices One of the program options listed under "Our Programs"
Weekly Offerings Recurring weekly classes
Rivers Day Program A day program
Theater Program Theater-focused classes and productions
Teen Leadership Experiences Leadership programming for teens

The site also maintains a calendar and schedule and an FAQ, which are the practical places to check before registering.

Registration and Timing

Registration for the 2026–2027 year opens:

  • Returning families: Thursday, July 16
  • New families: Monday, July 20

A grid schedule for 2026–27 is referenced on the site. If you are new, the published next step is to schedule a tour before registering.

What to Check Before Deciding

  • Confirm the fit for your child's age — programming spans preK through high school, but specific classes vary.
  • Look at the current class grid rather than assuming a subject is offered; the catalog changes by term.
  • Ask about cost and login requirements directly. The site shows family and faculty/staff login areas, but the available material does not state pricing, payment options, or whether any content is free, so treat those as open questions to confirm with Village Home.
  • Decide whether you want one class or a fuller schedule — the model is built for either, so start with the commitment level that matches your family.

In short: Village Home is a flexible, interest-led learning community for families who want to direct their own children's education, with a broad class catalog, mixed-age groups, no grades or tests, and rolling enrollment. The main things to verify for your situation are the specific classes available and the current cost and registration terms.