Who: SOAR is for homeschool families in Lake Stevens, Snohomish, and surrounding areas. This year we are open to kids ages 6-14 and their younger siblings.

What: SOAR is a core community that offers elective classes, enrichment activities, and adventures for homeschoolers. We hope to build a lasting community of friends that develop new skills and increase knowledge along the way.

Where: SOAR will be meeting in south Marysville starting in the Fall of 2024.

When: We meet every Tuesday 9-12 and Thursday 10-12 September – May with December off and a week off in April for spring break.

Why: We want to give our kids diverse experiences, enhance their learning, and let them be kids. We want them to have a core group of friends they can count on and experience life’s milestones with.

How: SOAR is 100% parent volunteer run co-op. We have a board that handles the logistics and operations and all parents take on a responsibility at SOAR. Parents teach our classes, coach our clubs, and lead our adventures. We work together to create amazing experiences for our kids.

FAQs

This year we are only accepting families with kids ages 6-14 (and their younger siblings) with a priority given kids 11-14.

Our minimum age is 6 years old, 1st grade equivalent. Our tot-kindergarten class is reserved for younger siblings only.

SOAR meets every Tuesday morning from 9am-12pm for school. Our current routine is:

  • Morning Meeting
  • Classes
  • Recess
  • Clubs

We meet every Thursday morning for an adventure! These events typically take place from 10-12 and within 45 minute drive of Lake Stevens.

 No. A parent must stay on site with their children. Each parent has a role and responsibility at SOAR.

There is a non-refundable registration fee of $150 due when you sign up. Family tuition fee due at the beginning of the semester.

  • Family of 1 = $350/year 
  • Family of 2 = $500/year 
  • Family of 3 = $650/year 
  • Family of 4 = $800/year
  • Family of 5 = $950/year
  • Family of 6 = $1,100/year

(kids ages 2 and under do not count towards you family number)

When you join SOAR, your family is committing to attend the entire school year September-May

Each attending parent is required to co-teach at least one class and organize one club a year. There are also several other roles that you can do to help SOAR operate.

We understand teaching can be intimidating but we encourage you to bring us any concerns you may have and we will support and encourage you along the way. We are a 100% cooperative group and depend on everyone bringing their gifts, talents, and interests.