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Click here to fill out an application to join!

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MMCHE stands for Mid-Missouri Co-op of Home Educators (sometimes you'll hear members shorten the acronym to just CHE). We are a homeschool co-op in Columbia, MO. We are a non-proft group ran entirely by volunteers, who also homeschool their children.

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Yes, we are a Christian homeschool co-op. We welcome families of all beliefs and education styles but do want to be upfront that we are a Christian group and many events begin in Christian prayer or are held at churches. Members are required to comply with a minimum code of conduct reflecting Christian values  such as respect and modesty.

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Yes, the current annual registration fee is $40 per family.

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No, membership fees are not pro-rated. Our membership year begins on August 30th. This means that regardless of when you join, your membership will reset on August 30th of each year.

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Your annual registration fee goes directly towards funding events and activities for the students throughout the year! We have so many fun parties, activities, and fellowship opportunities that we are able to offer to our members because of these funds. It also goes toward the cost of maintaining our website.

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We plan a variety of field trips throughout the year like apple picking in the fall, visits to the zoo, nature walks in the park, etc. There's a Homeschool Expo to kickoff the new school year, a Fall Festival, various holiday and themed parties, a formal dance, a yearbook committee, graduation ceremony, and so much more...this is just a sample of what we have going on. Did we mention there's a whole separate calendar of events just for our Teens!? Lots of fun and fellowship going on around here!

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As a co-op all events are planned, prepared, staffed, and cleaned by members. We do require that 1 member from each family serve on one committee each year. You can read the committee descriptions and signup after your membership application has been approved.

You do not need to attend a certain number of events to maintain membership. Just think of our calendar of events as a buffet of options to choose from. Choose what best fits your family's schedule and interests!

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You're in the right place! Joining MMCHE will provide you and your student(s) with a homeschool community. Community is so important when you choose to embark on this homeschooling adventure! With MMCHE you'll find both support and fellowship.

If you're just starting out it's important to familiarize yourself with Missouri's homeschool laws. HSLDA is the Homeschool Legal Defense Association and offers a wealth of information. (As an added MMCHE membership perk, we offer a discount on HSLDA annual memberships.)

Families for Home Education (FHE) is our local statewide homeschool organization whose purpose is to protect the inalienable rights of the parents of Missouri to teach their own children without state regulation or control. They always have a friendly face ready to help answer your homeschool questions.