We love ELCC this is the start of our 5th year. It has been a God send. We build community, learn, make friends, celebrate, socialize, all the things!
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This is our second year attending ELCC. We love it! We are able to make friends and learn so many new and different things. My kids take Karate, piano, music, art, math games, little house crafts, and young entrepreneurs to name a few. These are all very enriching and so very affordable. I could not provide all of these educational opportunities for my kids on my own and could not afford these classes if offered in a for profit model. I am so very thankful for this co-op. It has immensely enriched and blessed our family.
Excellence in Learning has been a blessing to our family! They welcomed our family with open arms when we started. The classes/field trips are top notch and well thought thru. The dedication of the teachers and staff is superb! I would recommend to any homeschool family!
This is our first year attending Excellence in Learning co-op and in just the few weeks we've been there, we've really fallen in love with the group and everything it has to offer - which is a lot! I went from dreading every Thursday at our previous Co-op to looking forward to Thursdays now and being sad when we have to miss.
I have highly recommended ELCC to my local Homeschooling friends.
I ventured into homeschooling alone and was really antisocial after my Army service. In an effort to find extra curriculars and socialization for my kids I reluctantly gave it a try...
IT CHANGED OUR LIVES!!
Everything I had anxiety about was quickly put to rest.... these people are truly loving, accepting, nurturing, and walking the walk of true Christianity. There are so many people of different backgrounds, everything from un-schoolers to regimented super-schoolers, and they all come together in true love and giving spirit to make a wonderful and safe school for our children to ALL grow in.
Excellence in Learning Community Co-Op is a wonderful place to learn and have a sense of community. Whether you are there all the time, just for one class, or even an associate member, they want to help you facilitate your goals as homeschoolers. The co-op offers a lot of great classes, some athletics, drama, some musical instrument instruction, and ranges from pre-school to seniors in high school. The prices are beyond affordable and the classes provide a good variety. The people teaching, running, and volunteering are really what make this place special. Our directors and leadership will help you around the clock and way outside of our standard running hours because they care about the co-op and care about you as individuals and members.
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How we met: We came to Excellence in Learning Community Co-op,first virtually after moving into central Ohio. We followed their FB page and website for the longest time. Then we joined in person (we have a 35 minute drive since we live in Columbus). Though we have always homeschooled, we had never been part of a co-op before and I was super nervous. Joining with a baby/toddler was very overwhelming, but the administration team explained to me in depth just how easy it could be to contribute and they answered every question I had. They're just so great at accommodating the best they can. Mothers can nurse babies, make bottles, and change diapers. These are just normal parts of life and any growing family shouldn't have to wonder how/where they'll be able to do that while at co-op. I'm just obsessed with how easy it was to have a nursing babe and volunteer at ELCC!! They also offer flexibility, patience, and compassion to special needs families and special situations. They literally become your family and show up in a time of need, even outside of co-op.
Regarding academics and extra curriculars: I love the range of classes and teachers. Teachers are required to have background checks and yearly follow up checks to maintain safety and professionalism in the classroom. There are rules and protocols for security and I really just appreciate them so much. The teachers are people with a heart for children and teaching. My one son really thrives on recognition for his actions and the praise and kindness he gets from his teachers have really improved his confidence.
ELCC offers drama and sports like basketball and volleyball and this year they are adding cheer. This is an amazing and super affordable opportunity for so many homeschool families. They also have a special set of teen coordinators who arrange teen nights like a corn maze or bonfire.
It's the little things: ELCC has all the little things that I want my kids to experience. It has theme days like crazy hair day or anything but a backpack day & spirit wear like hoodies and t-shirts. They have turkey trots, field trips, field days, recess, science fair, fundraisers, student showcase, and every parent's favorite: school pics and a year book!! It also has opportunities like a mom's night out or do-dads meet ups for the parents to have some kid free time (sometimes family events, too) to build up our relationships as friends outside of the co-op.
The facility: We are in an older building that reminds me much of my elementary buildings in the late 90s. To be honest, I find a little nostalgic charm with it. It is not top of the line, but its "home" and we make it work. Our facilities coordinator works VERY hard to keep it clean and maintained. Her and her volunteers put time into everything from mowing to wiping down railings between classes. She isn't just the facilities coordinator though, she is another mom and friend to many and she selflessly serves our co-op. When you come to the co op, you'll see that this servant heart is found in all of the members.
The co-op just got a playground makeover this last summer and now has a newer and bigger playset, a new gaga pit, and a fresh coat of paint on the climbing structures. It looks great & my little ones love playing there at recess.
Excellence in Learning Community Co-op is amazing. The directors, coordinators, admin team, board members, and coaches are deeply invested in homeschooling as well as in contributing to YOUR homeschool experience.
We have been a part of ELCC since 2021. It has been such a blessing to our family. We have a an amazing co-op family that comes together to support & encourage each other on a daily/weekly basis. We genuinely view our co-op as family and count ourselves abundantly blessed to be a part of this organization.
I was a first year home school mom when we joined ELCC and it was the best decision I have ever made. They have answered question, helped and guided me on my path of homeschooling my two girls. The families we have met while there will for sure be long life friends. Looking forward to more years with the ELCC family.
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This is my first year homeschooling and my fist quarter at Excellence In Learning Co-Op. My girls love it. Coming from public school it still gives my girls a public school feel to eat lunch with friends in the cafeteria, and attend classes, but gives them that hands on approach to learning. The staff and volunteers are amazing and I have learned so much about different home schooling styles it is truly helping me through my first year of being a homeschool mom.
Fantastic co-op! My kiddo loves his friends and teachers here. There is so much love and commitment in each of one of those who are here. The hospitality team is second to none! Love how my ASD2 kiddo is befriended and accepted by the other kids. We have found some life long friends through this co-op and are thankful for all their support, kindness, and vision for excellence in education and homeschooling.
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We love ELCC! My son who is ADHD, ASD2, and has other medical issues is welcomed and loved and making friends. He enjoys going to co-op which makes this momma happy! We have been very impressed with this organizations passion and purpose. I love it so much that this year I've volunteered more time and am getting more involved.
We joined ELCC about two years ago, and I wish we’d done it sooner! ELCC provides a wonderful variety of classes, lots of opportunities for fellowship, and amazing support for our homeschooling family. We are thrilled with the number of field trips and events as well. My son and I especially enjoyed participating in the spring play (him) and helping with the yearbook committee (me). We love ELCC!
The Co-op is great to attend and has a variety of classes available. Excellent trips. Wonderful hospitality.
We started our homeschool journey this year and found ELCC. We were immediately welcomed into this community of homeschool families and my kids are making wonderful friends. ELCC offers an amazing variety of classes. My kids have always wanted to learn sign language. ELCC offers it! My son has always wanted to do robotics. ELCC offers it! They are also enjoying multiple other classes from history, creative writing, science, and art. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful co-op in our community!
I pulled my son from his freshman year in high school last year with having no experience what-so-ever with homeschooling! I tried it all on my own for several months, and my son was starting to get bored with learning from home. I had to figure out what more I could do, so I attended an ELCC training conference. It was at this conference that I realized that there was a whole world of homeschoolers/parents out there for support and resources. Finding the Excellence in Learning Community Co-op was exactly what I needed to bring our homeschooling experience to life! I have now taken my second son out of public school and to this co-op!
We are truly blessed to be able to be a part of this Christian learning community.
My family and kids have benefited not only academically from Excellence in Learning Community Co-Op (ELCC) we’ve also benefited socially. It’s hard moving to a new area and not knowing anyone. ELCC offers a myriad of classes and activities for any budget and the volunteer staff have a heart to serve. The spring play is always a favorite for us. In this safe and nurturing environment our youngest, introverted daughter comes alive on the stage.
This organization and community give my family a place to explore education and grow with other independent learners. They do not just pour into my students, but our whole family!
A wonderful organization devoted to providing homeschoolers with amazing learning activities. Martial arts, lab-based sciences, writing programs, history and government classes, mathematics, music, art and sculpture, and much more!
Excellence In Learning has been a godsend to my children and myself. Not only are my children allowed to be themselves and grow as individuals there is so much opportunity for them here. I have made so many friends in the time I have been attending ELCC. I would recommend this place to anyone that would listen. All of the teachers are amazing and truly care for the students. They also give each child the time on the consideration that is needed. NO ONE IS LEFT OUT OR BEHIND. The directors even go out of their way to make you feel welcome and accepted. The moral of the story ELCC is truly an amazing godsend.
We started at Excellence in Learning Community Co-op with my 2 youngest children. My daughter is now 22 and looks fondly back on the days especially in dance class as I was the helper. So grateful for the added chance to connect with my teen and now that my youngest is a teen, I am so glad to have the opportunity to have great friends for him. I love the community we have and appreciate all the work that goes into it!
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I joined Excellence in Learning Community Co-op seven years ago. We are getting ready again for the first day back after the summer break. My son is so excited about getting started, learning, and connecting with his friends. I think my favorite part is walking in and seeing all the smiles on the faces of the children. Yes, there were tears when we had to cancel for weather last year! This organization provides resources to educate my child in a way that he thrives. The friendships that we have made are priceless. The cost remains low as many families live off of one income to home school. I am so thankful to be part of ELCC and hoping that it will be there for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
I have been homeschooled my whole life and started with ELCC when I was 6 years old. It was nice to have my own schedule and flexibility for co-op day to be able to learn with others without having to be in a public school environment. I'm a sophomore in high school now while participating in the college credit plus program at MVNU. I still enjoy co-op for more recreational classes like piano, a fun dance class, sports and just a chance to see friends and meet new ones. Homeschooling is the best when you have people to share it with! I highly recommend ELCC!!
We have been blessed by ELCC for almost a decade now! We started attending when our 4 children were little and co-op day quickly became the favorite school day of the week! Now, our 2 oldest twins are graduating high school and we're about to have all teenagers. Co-op has grown with us and met our different needs along the way. From meeting friends (for the kids and myself), fun elective classes to round out our curriculum, recitals and field trips to Mom's nights, service projects, proms and sports teams, ELCC has helped make our homeschooling journey full and memorable! I have served in various leadership positions through the years and recently have helped with coaching girls volleyball and basketball. Last year I had the challenge and privilege to coach a team with my 3 daughters playing together. It's been pretty awesome!!
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We love this homeschooling community! Eight years ago, myself and our 4 children found ourselves isolated in our home education. We discovered ELCC and signed up for a couple of fun classes in hopes of establishing friendships. Co-op day quickly became the favorite school day of the week with each of us finding a place to belong. The more we connected and valued co-op, the more we have given back with our time. I became a teacher, then helped as a Facilities Coordinator, served as the Secretary and continue to give to ELCC now as a Doyenne board member. As an interdenominational Christian group, I have been so encouraged to see wonderful examples of faith, to see God's hand guiding our journey together, and to be part of a group that gives back to the surrounding community. I love seeing families find the support they need to be able to homeschool successfully! Through the years co-op has fulfilled the different needs of our family - sometimes through art, music and drama classes, and other times with core subjects like writing and science. Some families come for one class and others stay all day. This is the beauty of homeschooling and ELCC - the flexibility to make it fit to whatever the changing needs are in order to help our students thrive! The new curriculum library has saved our family hundreds of dollars already and makes it possible for other families to even consider homeschooling. And now with teenagers, these friendships are even more important and so much fun to share in milestone events like Proms, student showcases and graduations, not to mention all the other field trips and coordinated events. We love our ELCC family!!
My niece and I attend together. One of the most telling things was how she came home after a few weeks and said “everyone here is so nice” we have made close friends that seem like family. Highly recommend for a good educational and social experience.
Excellence in Learning Co-op has been a resource for my family since they first opened their doors. My children have benefited from science, art, writing classes. And from volunteering there. I'm thankful this non-profit is here to serve a very niche role for my community, serving families like no other could.
I'm a teacher at ELCC and I appreciate how the parents support and encourage each other and the staff. The students are eager to learn and participate. Listen, asking questions, and cooperation are skills that you can tell are being taught at home, as well as, in the classroom.
Excellence in Learning Community Co-op has many amazing opportunities not just for the students, but also for the parents. It is a safe haven from homeschoolers when they feel overwhelmed. It is a family.
This Co-op has been the most supportive community I have ever been a part of, they are always involving others to participate and value their opinions on how to improve. It is ever changing but as a parent my family feels supported and I am content knowing what the future holds for us. I’m so glad to be a part of ELCC
Excellence in Learning changed the trajectory- not just of our homeschool and academic life- but of our personal lives.
We came to this amazing co-op as fairly new to homeschooling. My two children and I were still in the process of figuring out what the best routes were for each subject, how best to involve electives, how to socialize more often while trying to make new friends, and where to turn without judgement when we had questions. Enter ELCC.
Not only have my children found their footing socially and academically, but I have encountered a tight-knit community of love, help, hope, and ideas. The energy at co-op is electric! There are open ears and eyes everywhere you turn. Children and adults alike are in a constant state or teaching, learning, and leading through compassion and togetherness.
We have made forever friends and family; we are part of a forever foundation of resourcefulness and success. The level of care and attention that goes into making this organization work is absolutely tremendous, and our lives and minds have been enriched beyond measure.
We joined for the activities and excellent fellowship. We have met so many new friends and been blessed by the many people and wonderful class offerings.
Such an amazing place to learn and be in community. My kid’s lives have been changed from simply joining this co-op and being in fellowship with these people. Each time we go it feels like coming home. It’s been the best decision we’ve made within our homeschooling journey.
ELCC (Excellence in Learning Community Cooperative) has been a huge resource for my family over the past 5 years. At first I just saw this group as a source for classes that I struggled with. Science classes, music, physical education all fell into this category. But as the years have passed, ELCC has become SO much more. It has become a community of support for almost every aspect of homeschooling. Our daughter plays volleyball on a team of kids that I know from classes I've taught. I'm friends with their mom's. I love that when one of us is rejoicing over a new baby or grieving a loss, the membership is there with meal trains, prayers, or other support. This group of families challenges me to be a better Christian and member of the community. Love you, ELCC!
Great group of parents making homeschooling fun and a place for kids to enjoy community with each other. We traveled 50 mins to be with these great individuals and enjoy all the available classes and activities provided.
I started attending here in 2009 with my family. We were so impressed with the variety of classes and the warm and encouraging atmosphere of this co-op. In 2010, I began serving here as a registration helper, and in 2011, myself and another mom were asked to continue the vision of this group as directors. In 2014 we transitioned from a loose association of families to a 501c3 serving the greater homeschooling community. In 2015 we moved to a 30,000 sq ft building to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend. This group is still a great support for me in homeschooling my children. I can’t imagine homeschooling without their help and encouragement!
This was our first year joining a homeschool co-op. Excellence in Learning Community Co-op has welcomed us with opened arms. You’ll definitely want to join this co-op. They are so helpful and friendly. The last 6 weeks have made our homeschool year more fun.
This will only be our third week. So far, we absolutely love it. My kids love it and they are really enjoying their time spent there. The people are amazing! There is a good selection of classes to take. We look forward to our Thursday’s And to our future at Elcc.
Excellence in Learning Community Co-op is a wonderful community of homeschooling families who come together to share life. What I love most about our group is the sharing of experience; whether it's curriculum choices, how to homeschool with a baby, or how to prepare for college. Our leadership spend selfless hours communicating ways to help us on our journey and I am so appreciative of them and the members of our community.
Whether you are looking for science classes with laboratory experiments, music lessons, physical education, music lessons, foreign languages, plumbing, sewing, art, takwando, preschool, history, business, writing, kindergarten, or field trips and social gatherings, ELCC has it ALL! You and your child (ren) can stay an hour or the whole day. Join the co-op that remembers why you started homeschooling in the first place: So you could tailor educational opportunities to best meet your child's specific needs and interests.
I attended here from 2009 - 2018 and it was a great experience. I highly recommend this organization. I now teach and volunteer here. It is very rewarding.
Our family has been involved with Excellence in Learning Community Co-Op for more than 6 years. Two of our children attended class at ELCC and participated in extra curricular activities that have helped to prepare them for a well balanced future. I could provide a mile long list of reasons why our family returned to ELCC with each new school year and how ELCC has benefited many families in many different ways, but I will focus on just a few. ELCC is God honoring and in return, God has blessed ELCC. The leadership and parents involved in ELCC are passionate about children and highly capable of providing academic education and training in the ways of Christian virtue. The atmosphere at ELCC is one of inclusion where children are widely accepted and not left to be alone. From my vantage point, children are excited about going to ELCC to learn. Also, ELCC offers children many opportunities for social development across all age groups.
This is such a great organization, I've never seen children love to be in school so much! The best part about this environment is that you see older kids looking after the younger ones and getting along as if they were a family! No dizting other age groups like you see in the public school system.
The entire Leadership Team and the Teachers of E.L.C.C. help in promoting this atmosphere while the children gain top notch learning and have fun doing it!
*****5 STARS FOR SURE!!! *****
We joined Excellence In Learning last fall. We love it! ELCC is very welcoming and open to all types of homeschoolers. This was so great since we don't do traditional homeschooling, we do online public school. They offer a great variety of classes at a very affordable price. I would recommend Excellence In Learning to anyone that is looking for a Co-op.
My daughter found this co-op five years ago. They are the first in our family to homeschool and I am so thankful that she found ELCC. I know they have made lots of friends and she has a wonderful support system.
I found this community 5 years ago. It has been such a blessing to our family. My kids have had so many social windows open to them and myself and the amount of friends is mind blowing. We love ELCC and hope to be with them till the end of our homeschooling days.
Excellence in Learning Community Co-op has helped hundreds of children, and their families, educate and be educated in a manner that best suits them. They have planted three other local co-ops. And I know personally we could not have gotten all three of our children not only through high school, but through part of college as well, without the love, support, and community the co-op has offered. If you were thinking of homeschooling you should definitely connect with ELCC.
On a social note....my son has made a lot of friends at Excellence in Learning Co-Op. He absolutely loves to go once a week. He really looks forward seeing all his friends. On an academic level he loves the classes he takes. He gets to brush up on his math skills, he gets to do a lot of fun science experiments, absolutely loves the art class, gets plenty of exercise in gym class. We choose to be there all day but if someone's schedule doesn't allow that you can always just take 1 or 2 classes. The teachers there are really awesome and very knowledgeable on the subjects they are teaching. It really is like one big family. I would strongly recommend Excellence in Learning Community Co-Op.