Frequently Asked Questions

Will you keep work records like an association?

We are strictly a homeschool cooperative designed to provide social opportunities for our members. While many of the opportunities we have put together are educational in nature, there will be no grading or certificates assigned. We are not a homeschool accountability group.

When are activities and events?

Most planned events and club meetings will occur on Tuesdays beginning at 10am during September, October, November, February, March, April, and May.

How are parents involved?

Parents may be asked to volunteer by assisting with set up, facilitation, and/or clean up after events and meet ups. Since the co-op is not a drop off program, parents will be helping to facilitate, as needed. It is important for all parents to understand they must be present and available during the activities and events their child(ren) are participating in. And finally, parents should refer to the “Health & Safety” guidelines to see how they are expected to handle the bodily discharges of their child(ren).

What if my child(ren) cries and does not want me to leave?

If a child feels uncomfortable staying on their own for any activity (where children may be divided into smaller groups), parents are free to stay and participate in that activity. We simply ask parents, who are present for activities, please participate and do not take on the role of “spectators.” If you are in an activity with your child(ren), please ask the group leader how you can help or join in right alongside your child. If your child(ren) needs any special accommodation to feel comfortable with their group, please speak to the co-op director and every reasonable effort will be made to assist - as long as it does not negatively affect the quality of experience other participants are able to have.

I am not a “practicing Christian,” so can my family still participate?

All families are welcome to participate, and no church membership is required. The co-op is in no way formatted like a traditional “Sunday-School” and the co-op will not specifically deliver content intended for proselytization. Leaders may pause to lead in prayer and incorporate a Biblical worldview in their guidance. However, children will not be made to pray publicly or receive rewards/consequences for displaying (or failure to display) Biblical knowledge. Further, the co-op is not designed to host conversations regarding apologetics or similar, and we ask that participants refrain from the discussion of faith topics that are controversial in nature.

How should my family prepare to attend events/meetings?

Please make sure children get lots of sleep the night prior and come having had a full breakfast. Clothing should be appropriate for time outside. Assume your child may come into contact with activities that may get them dirty, so “play clothes” are always good to have. Lastly, bring a fully stocked diaper bag for littles and lunch for everyone to eat, generally picnic style. Make sure your personal items are labeled and you have any pertinent medication your child may need (and you will be the one to administer it as needed).

What is the cost of this cooperative?

There is NO cost or FEE to become part of Root & Arrow. Additionally, all events/clubs will be free or at cost. There is never any "markup" for overhead.

That said, it should be clear there are certainly costs associated with running the program. If you are interested in helping to cover the costs of our operations (the website, form subscriptions, our google email upgrades, insurance etc.), you are welcome to do so. Please reach out to the director at admin@roothandarrow.org to make a donation of any size.

Can I attend only 1 event/club or just a few?

The co-op is designed for social connection, so we ask families to plan to be with us for the full “school-year.” so that children can generally expect to see the “same faces” at events/clubs. That said, we understand that life circumstances may change for families unexpectedly and we accept that naturally.

Are there any additional costs? The events taking place may have additional costs (i.e., entrance/tickets, supplies) associated depending on the location and separate sign up and payment processes will be provided for each event, as needed. That said, these additional events are generally extremely low cost and sometimes subsidized by donations and scholarships.

May I donate to the co-op? Yes! Donations are welcome and all funds and items will go towards improving the quality and offerings of the co-op. We are a recognized non-profit. If you are interested in supporting with a gift-in-kind or a monetary sum, please reach out to us on our contact form or send an email to admin@rootandarrow.org.

Are there unlimited spaces? We will have a waiting list after our maximum capacity has been reached for Homeschool Club, as well as specific events, at which point priority is given to co-op alumni and local families.

*If you have a question, that is not answered here, please reach out to us directly using the information in the “contact” section and we will be happy to communicate with you.