Parent-run groups and nonprofit communities that meet weekly for classes. Most expect parents to help.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Boise New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 8585 W Overland Rd, Boise
A volunteer co-op with three 50-minute class periods each Friday morning, taught by parents in pairs. Every student takes a class each period. Classes are voted on by members twice a year.
- Ages: Classes by age, including 11–13 and 14+ groups
- Cost: Membership dues per session cover the whole family. The dollar amount is on the co-op's dues page, not the FAQ. Some classes charge extra for supplies.
- Faith: Not stated on the FAQ. The co-op opens each day with a prayer and the pledge.
- When: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Not a drop-off program: parents teach two of three periods.
⚠️ The FAQ mentions an enrollment cap of 41 families, says the co-op is usually full, and refers to Fall 2024 numbers. Join the waiting list and ask about openings.
Price listedFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Meridian
A not-for-profit co-op where parents teach once-weekly classes chosen by member vote each spring. All adults pass a background check.
- Ages: Preschool through high school
- Cost: A family fee at the start of each year covers the whole family. The amount is not posted. Families also pay class fees and supplies (preschool and pre-K supply fee is $5).
- Faith: Not stated on the FAQ.
- When: Once a week. The day and time are not on the FAQ page. Not a drop-off program: a parent must stay and serve.
⚠️ The family fee is "TBD" and discussed at a membership interview. The co-op does not accept new members after the school year starts, so ask about the waitlist for next year.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Boise and the Treasure Valley
A family-style "commonwealth" for home educators, run by a nonprofit with parent volunteers teaching. Past classes include astronomy, Greek mythology, geology, music, baking and Lego building.
- Ages: Baby to graduate. Students 12 and up join the Scholar program.
- Cost: Not listed on the site.
- Faith: Not stated on the site.
- When: The site gives no meeting day or time.
⚠️ The site does not list the meeting day, place, cost or whether spots are open. Ask the group before you plan around it.
Price: see siteFaith-based⚠️ Not fully confirmed
Area: Boise
A Christian homeschool co-op, formerly The Journey Co-op, that says it brings families together to encourage, educate and equip children in a Christ-centered community.
- Ages: Not listed
- Cost: Not listed on the page.
- Faith: Christian
- When: Not listed on the page.
⚠️ The page says the co-op is taking applications for 2026–2027 through a waitlist request. It does not list days, ages or cost.