C3 Classes

We homeschool. Have done since day one. So finding classes the kids love, that are educational and affordable, are not major time commitments, and are local is a priority.
Unfortunately, a lot of what is out there misses out on one or more of those. Part of it is that homeschoolers are not used to the same organised structure public and private schools use and so classes that run along those lines don’t work well. Our kids are used to a more organic structure with not only open discussion, movement, and few if any worksheets, but also multi-​age participants and small class sizes.
C3 offers this. There’s usually 8 – 15 students in a class from a number of grades. There is a lot of student participation and few worksheets. Experiments abound and discussion is normal. I love that there are a variety of «experts» teaching — teachers, graduates, and experts all offer their knowledge and love of the topic. And what is being taught is not only high level, but also interesting and not driven by testing needs.
It started small but has grown with classes in debate, various sciences, maths, geography, art history and art itself, literature, creative writing, various history topics, and even at times things like LEGO robotics! Catapults have been built, ice cream made, Latin spoken, and poetry crafted.
The founders are wonderful, down to earth, and approachable. If you homeschool through a charter school and they aren’t yet approved venders, speak with them and they’ll get it done.
The only area it is lacking IMO is for the lower and higher grades. The vast majority of what they offer falls squarely in the grades 4 – 9 area. I’d love to see more classes for the younger grades because it is such a wonderful resource. I’d also love to see some older grade classes. Maybe some independent study classes with a supervising/​facilitating instructor? But that aside, C3 is brilliant.

My kids love taking classes at C3. The two founders have a great way with all the kids. Helping them learn and achieve in a supportive and fun environment. Classes vary from art, to science, speech and debate, geography, literature, latin, leadership… it’s wonderful. Good group of families, lots of fun and lots of learning.