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G.I.F.T. is a Christian co-op enrichment program that offers fine arts classes and music lessons to homeschoolers of all ages (pre-school through adult). Our mission is to come alongside homeschooling families, supporting the education they already provide, with a variety of enrichment classes. We consist of moms, dads, grandparents and educators who come together using our gifts and talents with a desire to serve our homeschool community.

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G.I.F.T. meets at Church on the Rock (17N230 Manning Road, Huntley, IL) on Thursdays. 

GIFT Homeschool co-op is not affiliated with the Church on the Rock.

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Classes are offered from 8:30am until 3:00pm.  Families have the freedom to set their own schedule and determine the length of their day at G.I.F.T.

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Classes are held for the entire year.

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Yes, a parent or guardian must remain on-site anytime your child is on-site. The only exception is for students that are 16 and older. In this case, you may sign a Permission and Release Form available on our website to allow them to remain on-site to take classes without a parent/guardian.

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Yes, there is a service requirement.  More details can be found on the 'Parental Involvement Page' and on page 4 of the G.I.F.T. Family Handbook.

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We have a variety of service/volunteer roles, many are suitable to be completed with little children.  More details can be found on the 'Volunteer Roles & Descriptions Page' which lists all the roles we have available and the ones with (*) would be suitable with children present. 

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No.  You may register anytime throughout the year.

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No. Tours are not required; however, they are available upon request.

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Please see page 7 of the G.I.F.T. Family Handbook

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• Read through the G.I.F.T. Family Handbook
   
• Complete the 'Request Membership' form
   
• Pay the $225.00 new family registration fee (non-refundable)
   
• Read and e-sign all required forms

Once these steps are completed, your account will be MANUALLY updated to enable you to register for classes.  Please allow 24 - 48 hours for your account to be updated and to receive your approval e-mail.

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• Complete the membership process
   
• Login your G.I.F.T. account then click on 'Class Registration' under the 'Classes' tab 
   
• Click the desired class/volunteer position and on the right-hand side, select who you would like to register then click 'Register'

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Statement of Faith:

Our Statement of Faith includes only those truths upon which all true Christians agree. It concerns the Person and Work of Jesus Christ (the Gospel) as revealed in Scripture. It is the faith once delivered to the saints (Jude 3, Eph 4:5) which distinguishes believers from non-believers. There are many other precious truths taught in the Bible over which godly men have differed in understanding. Therefore, this is not a statement of all that is important to believe, but of all that is essential to believe for Christian fellowship and unity (Rom. 15:7). This article many only be amended by unanimous vote of all Directors.

Additionally, to participate as a board, each board member signs a Board Participation Form which includes a Statement of Faith based on what is found here.

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No.  All homeschooling families are welcome regardless of beliefs.

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No. Please contact your individual teacher should you require receipt for payments.