Local Educational Groups
Here in the Spring Hill area, we are blessed with such a large homeschooling community and many great resources and groups are available to help us as we homeschool. You will find a list of the resources below:
A “Co-op” is typically a once-per-week event where families come together and offer classes and a parent stays onsite to help teach the classes. It is not a drop-off, and the costs are usually minimal.
Below are co-ops that have requested to be listed and are currently accepting new families!
- Classical Conversations / Ages 4+ / Classical, Christian community – we have 3 locations in Columbia and many more in Spring Hill and the surrounding area / Contact Rachel Newton at (859) 229-4237 & rnewton@classicalconversations.com
Detail
We have several locations around the area. Anyone interested can do a general search on the website or contact Rachel (the director for Columbia locations) and she can help get them in touch with a local director. All the groups meet on different days of the week. - Common Ground, Nashville / PreK-12 / Crystal Bowron CommonGroundTN@gmail.com
- Nativity Homeschool Enrichment Coop (NHEC), Thompson Station / PreK-5 / Heather Leak nativityhomeschool@gmail.com
A “Tutorial” hires tutors to teach certain classes to your children. It is a drop-off and tutorials are usually once or twice per week.
- Concordia Arts Academy, / Age 3-Grade 12 / Science, History, Literature and, of course, the Arts. Kate Butler office@concordiaartsacademy.com
- Discipleship Tutorial / Grade 5-12 / Renee Sproles info@discipleshiptutorial.com
- Enrichment Academy / K-12 /Katie Horky enrichmentacademyoftn@gmail.com
- Heritage Homeschool Tutorial, Thompson Station Church / K-12 / Terry Campbell HHGpresident@gmail.com
- Inspiring Minds Learning Center / Grades K-12 / Tutoring/Homeschool Tutorial, Teachers trained in dyslexia / Columbia / Contact Jennifer Fleming at (931) 374-7250 & inspiringmindstn@gmail.com
Detail
Address: 1412 TROTWOOD AVE SUITE 19, Columbia, TN 38401 - Murfreesboro Homeschoolers / K4-12 / Alexine Fink. murfreesborohomeschoolers@yahoo.com
- New Song Christian Academy, New Song Christian Fellowship, Franklin / PreK-10 / Danielle Caveny dcaveny@newsongnashville.com
- Overture Music Academy / Grades 2-12 / Concert Bands, Choirs, General Music, Music Theory / Thompson’s Station / Contact Mirandi Herrenbruck at info@overturema.org
- SHARE, Northside Baptist Church, Columbia / K-6 / Christy Ross rossfive@att.net
- SHINE Tutorial / Grades 7-12 / College prep classes serving 7th through 12th grade Christian homeschool families. / Columbia / Contact Sally Longacre at slongacreshine@yahoo.com
- The Building Block School for the Arts – Primary and High School programs/Columbia/ https://www.buildingblockarts.com/homeschool / Email: Sherry@buildingblockarts.com /Phone: 931-442-5007
- Veritas Classical School, Nolensville First Baptist Church/K-8 drop off offering core curriculum + electives (Spanish, Science, Art)/ Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
- West Harpeth Christian Tutorial, Conduit Church / 6-12 / Jennifer Shand director@westharpeth.org
An “Enrichment Class” supplements your at-home curriculum. They can include but are not limited to music lessons, academics, arts and STEM classes.
- 1 Train 1 / Ages 13+ / Creator Training, Digital and Fine Arts Tutor / Franklin / Contact Daniel Crandall at (615) 807-0088 & daniel@1train1.com
Detail
Teaching online and in-person creative technology, art and design since 2013. Book Design & Publishing, Photography 12-week Homeschool Class, plus available for 1-on-1 tutoring and small groups. Includes group speaking, online presenting, and teaching creativity through Biblical study. - Art Dual Enrollment / Grade 11-12 / The Art Institute Nashville
- Aviation Science / Ellington Airport / Cheri Adams. Cheri@chrisadamsflight.org
- Bold Springs Stable / Ages 10+ / Private customizable horseback riding lessons / West of Spring Hill (McEwen, TN) / Contact Catherine Heinemann at (763) 203-2425 & catherinegheinemann@gmail.com
- Chef Class / Ages 7+ / Carla Harper chefclassenrichment@gmail.com
- Chewning School of Music / Ages 3-90 / Private instrument instruction, acting, voice, and vocal ensemble / Spring Hill / Contact Michelle Chewning at (615) 330-2800 legatomom@att.net
Detail
Address: 3015 Belshire Village Drive, Suite 106, Spring Hill, TN 37174= - Concordia Arts Academy /Music, Theatre, Dance, Academics / Ages 3 to Grade 12 / office@concordiaartsacademy.com
- Creekside Riding Stables / Franklin / horseback riding
- Daniel Crandall Photographer / Ages 13+ / Photography Training, in person classes small groups / Thompson’s Station / Contact Daniel Crandall at (615) 807-0088 & daniel@danielcrandallphotographer.com
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Photography class – 12 weeks of 90-minute photography classes on Wednesdays 2023 fall season. (Alternate class in Smyrna TN on Friday Mornings) Deer Run Camp is allowing us to use an inside space AND outdoor areas for photography this fall! Creator class teaching students to be like our Creator! Address: Deer Run Camp, 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179 - Elementary Tutoring / K-6 / Kristen Rinehart. knarinehart@gmail.com
- Empathy Theatre Company / Theatre/Acting Classes & Private audition prep lessons / Ages 8-18 (grouped into age range) / Bethany Sammons / Bethany@empathytheatre.com
- Hawaii Fluid Art Franklin / Ages 4-100 / Unique acrylic fluid art classes for a fun exciting art experiences. / Contact Jennifer Weaver at (800) 463-3793 & jen@hawaiifluidart.com
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We offer an exciting and entertaining art experience like no other. Great for all ages. We help you create a gorgeous one of a kind masterpiece. Address: 3252 Aspen Grove Drive Ste 10, Franklin, TN 37067 - I Cre8 Art Classes / Ages 4-94 / Spring Hill Library
- Impact Speech & Debate / Ages 12-18 / Columbia / Kimberly Farley / impactdebatetn@gmail.com
- Inspiring Minds Learning Center / K-12 / Columbia / Jennifer Fleming C.A.L.T., C-SLDT / inspiringmindstn@gmail.com
- Jillian Kohr / Private Instructor / Ages 3+ / Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Mandolin, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Flute, Recorder, Violin, Drums, music theory, songwriting, acting, voiceover, and public speaking / (717) 817-7010 / kohrtalent@gmail.com
- Language Arts / Grade 10-11 / Spring Hill / Luke Littrell / llittrell@fbctn.org
- Math Classes & Tutoring / all grades / Tara Ebert / tfebert@gmail.com
- MS/HS Math Tutoring / Spring Hill / Bonnie Wood / springhilltutor@gmail.com
- MS/HS Tutoring / Spring Hill / Alicia Meese / aliciameese@gmail.com
- MS/HS Math Tutoring / Columbia / Kim McSorley / mcsorleyfam@gmail.com
- Midsouth Youth Theatre & Arts / Ages 4-18 / Spring Hill / Sarah Kennedy
- Nashville Notes / Ages 4-18 / Classroom music lessons for ages 4-9, choir for ages 6 and up, guitar lessons, and a full band and string program for beginners and advanced musicians! / Thompson’s Station / Contact RaeAnna Goss at (615) 241-0595 & director@nashvillenotes.org
- OldSchool / Ages 5-18 / Gym & Day Enrichment Classes / Spring Hill / Contact Casey & Amber Porter at (717) 343-3898 & oldschoolsportstn@gmail.com
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OldSchool hosts a Gym Class for 5-12 year olds and teens held at Fischer Park in Spring Hill. We also offer a drop-off enrichment class (for ages 5-12) from 9-1:30 on Tuesdays or Thursdays at the Theta Community Center West of Spring Hill. - Pastor Bob’s Music Classes / Ages 4-12+ / Winchester Building, Spring Hill / Bob Gerstenberger / pastorbob@crossgenerations.org
- Piano, Voice & German / Ages 3+ / Spring Hill / Doris Driggers / doris@driggers.com
- Sewing / Ages 6+ / Franklin / Abby / primrosesewing@gmail.com
- Spanish Academy USA / Grades 2-12 / Rod & Jessica Frias / spanishacademyusa@gmail.com
- Spots Drum Hub / Jeremy McCormick / Grades K-12 / spotsdrumhub@gmail.com / drum lessons
- Teen Ink Guild / ages 12-18 / Spring Hill Library
- TechTime/Wood Shop & Metal Shop classes/ Ages 6-18/Contact John at 937-206-7930/TechTimeShop.com
“Sports and Recreation” are opportunities for students in the Spring Hill area to get involved in organized athletics. Some are open to the public, and some are specifically for homeschoolers.
Below are some opportunities for students in the Spring Hill area to get involved in organized athletics. Some are open to the public, and some are specifically for homeschoolers. Also listed are recreational venues. When there is an admission charge, always ask if they offer a homeschool rate.
Organized Athletics
- Above All / Homeschool hours / Brentwood
- Climbing Obstacle Course / SOAR / Franklin / Homeschool hours Tuesdays during the school year.
- Columbia Soccer Association / Ages 3+ / CSA provides year-round recreational and competitive soccer opportunities in Maury County. / registrar@columbiasoccer.org
Detail
We host recreational soccer leagues in the Fall and Spring with games on Saturdays and practices for the upper age groups during the week, along with indoor soccer in the Winter and a 3v3 league in the Summer. Our Arsenal teams provide a higher level of competition for players looking for the opportunity to travel and be coached by professional, top-notch coaches. - D1 Training Spring Hill / Ages 7-18 / Homeschool exclusive classes for athletic-based performance training in a fun environment / Gary Fischer / (615) 570-4507 / d1springhill@d1training.com
Detail
Give your child the gift of fitness. We offer homeschool exclusive classes, designed for 7-18 year olds to introduce them to athletic-based performance training in a fun environment. Our programs is designed to improve speed, agility, and strength utilizing age appropriate techniques. We also focus on character development while informing our athletes about healthy lifestyles. Address: 1006 Crossings Boulevard, Spring Hill, TN 37174 - Excel Aquatics /K-12 / Spring Hill.
- Franklin Classical School / Football Program / Contact: Traci Harlow (Director) (615) 594-0766 tharlow@franklinclassical.com – Steve Adams (Head Football Coach) (615) 330-4936 sadams@franklinclassical.com
- Mid TN Cross Country Team / K-5th, 6-8 grade / Maury County Park, Columbia / FB: Middle TN Homeschool Cross Country / Contact Ashley Blackburn
- Middle Tennessee FIRE soccer / Grades 5-12 / MS & HS boys soccer teams practicing in Williamson County, competing from Columbia to Hendersonville / North of Franklin / Contact Daniel Crandall at (615) 856-0274 & middletnfiread@gmail.com
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FIRE Soccer teams for boys in Middle School & High School. Professional coaching staff with practice in Williamson County. We compete from Columbia to Hendersonville. - Middle Tennessee Monarchs / baseball team
- Nashville Central Christian (NCC) Warriors / basketball program
- Rock Climbing / The Crag / Franklin
- Shining Light / Spring Hill / gymnastics
- Spring Hill Hawks – flag football, tackle football, soccer & cheerleading.
- Spring Hill Little League – baseball
- Spring Hill Shooting Team / Maury County Gun Club / Michael Park at michaelpark1971@gmail.com
- Storytime / Spring Hill Library
- Williamson County Mountain Bike Team / Kim O’Neil at kimgo@aatt.net
“Clubs” are an additional opportunity to enhance your homeschool experience, i.e. Chess, Beta, etc.
- Chess Club / Ages 12-18 / Tara Ebert / tfebert@gmail.com
- Homeschool Lego Club / Heather Adams / adams.heathert@gmail.com
- Saplings Student Garden
- Spring Hill Homeschool Beta Club / Grades 4-8, 9-12 / Tara Ebert / tfebert@gmail.com
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