South Branch Cooperative (SBC) is a secular homeschool co-op that seeks to create a safe, supportive, respectful, and inclusive space for homeschool families. SBC meets year-round for outings, support, clubs, and more, and offers classes seasonally. SBC is a registered New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation.
What is SBC all about?
SBC seeks to create a safe, supportive, and open space for homeschool families of all backgrounds. We are committed to the principles of inclusion while offering a much-needed supportive community for the duration of the homeschooling journey. SBC is a secular homeschool cooperative and was created in 2024 to aim to be a safe place for religious and non-religious families alike.
SBC is expressly open to and welcoming of individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion/faith tradition, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin or genetic information. In this Co-Op, we believe that Black Lives Matter and that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We pledge to see and honor each other’s differences while taking the time to learn the world outside of our own, realizing that the experiences of others are valid and real.
What does SBC offer?
SBC is a homeschool cooperative that meets year round with a variety of offerings, including classes and specials (electives and clubs) each season, camp in the summer, Sprouts program (age 2-4), sensory zone, enrichment adventures, community-building days for play and friendship, homeschooler/parent support, and an all-inclusive app for members. While SBC meets year-round for enrichment adventures, community-building, homeschooler support, special events, and more, the class and specials schedule changes season by season.
How much does SBC cost?
Base membership is $50 per family per season and includes enrichment adventures, community-building, homeschooler/parent support, and access to the BAND app. Class and specials membership has an additional materials fee.
Where does SBC meet?
SBC meets in the general area around Round Valley Reservoir, Clinton and Raritan Townships, and the surrounding areas. Enrichment adventures, community-building days, and other outings will spread outwards from this central area.
When does SBC meet?
While we schedule events on any day of the week and at any time of the year, classes are scheduled for Thursdays, specials are on Wednesdays, and enrichment adventures are usually scheduled for Tuesdays. Social, community-building days may be scheduled for any day of the week, to be as flexible as possible to be inclusive of each family's unique schedule needs.
How can I join?
First, pay the membership fee and join the BAND app. Students who attend classes will pay a class fee per enrolled child (age 2+). Specials can be attended a la carte and paid per student per visit, for members only.
Where can I get more information?
