Colorado Springs has a large homeschooling population, with many options for co-ops, support groups, field trips, and cottage schools. Below, you’ll find a list of these resources with links to their websites for more information, as well as some additional helps and contacts at the bottom.
Home School
ACADEMY FOR ADVANCED AND CREATIVE LEARNING
- Programs for K-8
- Through Colorado Springs District 11 charter school
- Open to any homeschooler
ACTS HOMESCHOOL CO-OP
- Homeschool co-op with enrichment classes for K-12th and community activities
- Christian
- Meets at Rocky Mountain Calvary
Website: ACTS
ADVENTURE ME FOREST SCHOOL
- Outdoor education-based programs for preschool and kindergarten
- Homeschool enrichment and kids clubs
Website: AdventureMe
ASCEND MICRO SCHOOL
- Hybrid school (1-5 days in class) in north Colorado Springs
- Faith-based
- Mixed-age classes rather than grade-level
Website: Ascend Micro School
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN ZOO HANDS-ON HOMESCHOOL
- Prescheduled or customized programs for homeschoolers
- Cost includes zoo admission
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY COLLEGE PATHWAYS
- Full- to part-time classes for grades 7-12
- College-level, credit earning classes for high schoolers through Pikes Peak Community College
- Open to any homeschooler - does not have to live in D20; however, priority is given to those living in D20.
Website: TCA College Pathways
THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY COTTAGE SCHOOL PROGRAM (TCA CSP)
- Language arts program for grades K-8
- Curriculum lending library
- Through Academy School District 20
Website: TCA Cottage School Program
CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS
- Core classes for grades K-12
- Classical
- Christian
- Six groups in the Colorado Springs area
Website: Classical Conversations
COLORADO EARLY COLLEGES
- College-level, credit-earning classes for high schoolers
COLORADO LEGACY SPORTS
- Does not appear to be active anymore
- Sports league for homeschooled athletes
- Middle-high school
- Volleyball and basketball currently offered
Website: Colorado Legacy Sports
COLORADO SPRINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LIONS ONLINE PROGRAM
- Online classes for K-12
- Full program or individual classes available
- Participation in sports, homecoming, theater, graduation, etc.
COLLEGIUM STUDY CENTER
- Core and enrichment classes for grades K-12
- Classical style
- Christian
Website: Collegium Study Center
CORNERSTONE COTTAGE SCHOOL
- Does not appear to be active anymore.
- Full- to part-time core and enrichment classes for grades K-12
Website: None
CS FOREST EXPLORERS
- Informal forest school group
- Outdoor enrichment group
Website: CS Forest Explorers
EDISON PREP
- College-level, credit earning classes for high schoolers
- Through Edison School District 54
Website: Edison Academy/Edison Prep
EXPLORERS CREATIVITY CLUB AND ANGELARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
- Live Action Role Play (LARP) and other types of enrichment programs for homeschoolers
- Christian
Website: Explorers Creativity Club
FALCON AEROLAB
- STEM program for ages 12-19
- Emphasis in aerospace and aviation industries
- Through Falcon District 49
Website: Falcon Aerolab
FALCON HOMESCHOOL ACADEMY
- Core and enrichment classes for K-12
- Options for 1-2 days/week
- Through Falcon School District 49
Website: Falcon Homeschool Academy
FACEBOOK GROUP
COLORADO SPRINGS HOMESCHOOLERS:
- Facebook group
- Buy, sell, and trade
- General local homeschooling information
Website: Colorado Springs Homeschoolers Facebook Group
COLORADO HOMESCHOOL SUPPORT:
Website: Colorado Homeschool Support Facebook Group
WOODLAND PARK HOMESCHOOL CO-OP:
Website: Woodland Park Homeschool Co-Op
FULL ARMOUR SWIM TEAM
- Homeschool swim team
Website: Full Armour Swim Team
GLOBAL VILLAGE ACADEMY WORLD LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
- Language enrichment classes for K-8
- Classes in ASL, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish (as enrollment allows)
HAVEN CLASSICAL SCHOOL AND HAVEN FOREST SCHOOL
- Weekly forest school program for K-6th
- Enrichment program for science and art (7th-12th)
- Also offers liberal arts through a private program
- Classical method
Website: Haven School
HIGH COUNTRY HOME EDUCATORS
- Homeschool support group
- Enrichment classes for K-12
- Independent school
- Field trips & other activities
Website: High Country Home Educators
HOME SCHOOL ACADEMY (ACADEMY DISTRICT 20)
- Enrichment programs for grades K-8 (arts & performing arts, outdoor eduction, STEM)
- Testing
- Field trips
- Curriculum lending library
- Through Academy School District 20
- Open to any homeschooler. Does not have to live in D20; however, priority is given to those living in D20.
Website: Home School Academy District 20
LEARNING ADVENTURES CHRISTIAN CO-OP
- Enrichment classes for grades K-12
- Christian
Website: Learning Adventures Christian Co-op
LEWIS-PALMER HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACADEMY
- Enrichment classes for grades K-8
- Through Lewis-Palmer School District 38
- Open to any homeschooler
MOUNTAIN SONG COMMUNITY SCHOOL
- Waldorf method
- Enrichment classes for grades K-8
Website: Mountain Song Community School
MOUNTAIN VISTA HOME SCHOOL ACADEMY
- Core and enrichment classes for grades K-12
- Curriculum lending library
- Through Harrison School District 2
- Open to any homeschooler
Website: Mountain Vista Home School Academy
PIKES PEAK HOME SCHOOL BAND
- Band program for ages 9 through 12th grade
Website: Pikes Peak Home School Band
REAL RED RIDING HOOD FOREST SCHOOL
- Nature-based education for preschool through age 11
Website: Real Red Riding Hood Forest School
ROCKY MOUNTAIN STOA
- Speech and debate league
- Christian
- Multiple groups in Colorado Springs
Website: Rocky Mountain Stoa
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLASSICAL ACADEMY
- Core and enrichment classes for grades K-High School
- Through Falcon School District 49 charter school
- Open to any homeschooler in any district
Website: Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Homeschool Support Program
TWELVE STONES
- Core and enrichment classes for grades K-12
- Classical
- Christian
Website: Twelve Stones
WONDERS OF NATURE FOREST SCHOOL
- Nature-based enrichment program
Website: Wonders of Nature Forest School
OTHER RESOURCES
Pikes Peak Library District Homeschool Hub: a variety of resources and events for homeschoolers. Click on Newsletters to sign up for their email updates, which is the best way to get ongoing information. Homeschool Treasury: a website of homeschool resources for the Colorado Front Range Amanda Bench: Colorado Springs homeschool consultant and evaluator For general information on homeschooling in Colorado, please explore the Colorado Department of Education's website.