Learn Together Lowcountry: A Thriving Homeschool Hub in Bluffton

Learn Together Lowcountry (LTL) is a homeschool hub and co-op serving Bluffton and the Lowcountry. What began in 2018 with a few Bluffton families has grown into a thriving community with over 250 co-op students, 120+ families, and 1,500+ annual participants. LTL operates through the not-for-profit Grace Coastal Church. LTL is more than just a Friday co-op, offering a variety of programs and events to support homeschooling families.

A True Homeschool Cooperative

Learn Together Lowcountry is a true homeschool cooperative where parents work together to offer homeschool classes with a hands-on learning environment in order to provide options that are group or expertise-oriented. Parents work together to offer homeschool classes with a hands-on learning environment in order to provide expertise-oriented group instruction but remain privately responsible for their children’s education.

Programs and Classes

LTL offers a variety of programs and classes to meet the needs of homeschooling families, including:

Friday Co-op: Elective classes are offered on Fridays at Grace Coastal Church. The Friday co-op runs for 24 weeks from August to May.
LTL Plus: Thursday core classes through LTL Plus offer a well-rounded curriculum in History, Science, and Literature/Composition, giving families a structured yet flexible foundation for homeschooling. LTL Plus classes are on 34 Thursday mornings. Unlike Friday LTL days, LTL Plus is only partially an à la carte program; each student participates in all three subjects of science, history, and English (high school includes math). Families may add-on fitness for grades 2nd-7th and add math for 8th grade. Math can also be taken al la carte if a student doesn’t take the regular program. Classrooms are grouped into three age levels spanning ages 7-9, 10-11, and 12-14.
Legacies Homeschool Association: LTL provides support through Legacies Homeschool Association.
Tutoring: LTL offers group instruction and private tutoring for homeschoolers on twelve Fridays each fall and spring (September - December and January - April). Middle and high school teachers offer assistance with class credits. LTL is excited to offer tutoring at nearly every level, with sessions available throughout the day. Additional tutoring subjects may be available upon request and subject to availability. Private lessons allow your student to receive one-on-one instruction, which is vital to improving their skill level quickly. The teacher can closely observe hand positions, fingerings, specific patterns, and learning styles. The first lesson will assess what books are needed.

Events and Activities

LTL hosts 50+ annual events, from academic showcases to field trips. Homeschool classes, workshops, nursery, playtime opportunities, bible instruction, and special events are offered for local homeschooled children, ages 0-19. LTL also offers private tutoring and music lessons.

Examples of events and activities include:

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Field Trips: LTL organizes field trips to various locations, such as Savannah Christian Prep Academy to see Shrek the Musical, the Bluffton Fire Department Headquarters (Station 35), and Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm.
Special Events: LTL hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, such as a Senior Graduation ceremony, Winter Dance, Teen Night, Christmas Cookie Decorating Class, and Christmas Camp.
Reading Challenge: LTL organizes a March Reading Challenge where students track their reading for a chance to win prizes.

Class Examples

LTL offers a diverse range of classes catering to various age groups and interests. Here are some examples of the classes offered:

Classes for Younger Students (Ages 4-7)

Art Exploration: This hands-on class introduces young artists to the basics of art using materials like paint, clay, and pencils. Students learn about colors, shapes, lines, and textures while being inspired by storybooks and famous artists.
Edible Art: Kids create art they can actually eat, using fresh, healthy ingredients to explore colors, shapes, and patterns.
Insect Adventures: Young learners explore the world of insects through interactive games, crafts, stories, and real-life bug observation.
Little Learners' Tea Party: This charming class invites young tea enthusiasts to explore the traditions of tea time, learning table etiquette and good manners.
Magic School Bus Science Adventures: Inspired by the Magic School Bus, this class explores science concepts through hands-on experiments and engaging group discussions.
Play-Doh Creations: This creative class centers around Play-Doh, incorporating fun add-ins to build fine motor skills and spark imagination.
Spanish for Little Ones: This class introduces young children to the Spanish language through fun vocabulary themes, Bible verses, songs, and an introduction to a Spanish-speaking country.

Classes for Older Students (Ages 11+)

Babysitting 101: This class prepares students for the real world of babysitting, covering safety, first aid, diapering, feeding, games, and crafts.
Chess Club: This class welcomes players of all levels to learn the fundamentals or sharpen their skills with advanced strategies.
Coastal History: Students explore the maritime history of South Carolina’s coast through storytelling, maps, artifacts, and hands-on projects.
Drama and Media: This hands-on class offers students the chance to explore every part of bringing a story to life, from acting and directing to filming and scriptwriting.
Homesteading: This class teaches teens and parents traditional homesteading skills, creating healthy, natural whole foods from scratch.
Sketchbooking: This class explores the art of keeping a personal sketchbook, using various techniques and materials like collage and mixed media.
The Energy Bus: Inspired by The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon, this class helps students take control of their mindset, build confidence, and become positive leaders.
Teen Bible Study: This class helps teens explore what it means to live with purpose, integrity, and confidence in their faith.
Confection Connection: Students will learn essential decorating techniques-from frosting basics to intricate piping, fondant work, and creative design ideas.

Other Programs and Classes

LTL Worship Band: Students perform, sing, and play instruments, fostering their musical abilities and forging friendships.
Campus Crew: Students assist with various jobs on campus in exchange for time in the canteen and volunteer hours.
Tutoring Partnership: LTL partners with the Boys and Girls Club to offer off-campus tutoring for grades 1st - 6th grade in Reading fluency/comprehension, Writing, Projects- including Science/Social Studies and Math.
Sensory and ME: This specialized program offers an alternative space for students to continue learning at their own pace until they can return to mainstream classroom programming.

Abide and Belong

Abide and Belong is a comprehensive support initiative based on the belief that children are created uniquely by God with a specific purpose. LTL aims to support each learner by providing individualized strategies, flexible environments, and one-on-one assistance. Sensory experiences will be geared toward the student’s needs. As an added effort to help students continue to attend their regularly scheduled classes, sensory bags filled with items to appropriately focus and comfort students while they are feeling overwhelmed are provided to each classroom every week.

Getting Started

Families join LTL from Hilton Head, Beaufort, Savannah, and surrounding Lowcountry areas. To get started, you have two options: register for upcoming sessions or visit for a free trial Friday. LTL encourages prospective members to try a day, meet the families, and experience the community firsthand.

Parents are assigned a homeschool co-op mentor. Parents act as leadership facilitators and must be on site when their child is in a class unless approved for the drop-off program. Parents are assigned a job each week.

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