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We are a Christian fellowship group for homeschoolers located in and around Caldwell County North Carolina.

Fellowship Together

Every other week, we meet at local parks for relaxed play time and a picnic lunch. This fall, we are adding an option for crafts or games the hour before park days.

Explore Together

Once a month, we hike in the fall and spring, and take walks in the winter, and explore or water play in the summer. This fall, we are adding an option for scouting and nature activities.

    Learn Together

    Once a month, we do an educational activity, or go on a field trip.

    Celebrate Together


    Once a month, we have a special event like a Fall Festival, Mom's Night, or a Cookout.

    About Us

    We are a homeschool social group with the goal of building lifelong friendships for our children and parents. We meet year-round on Tuesdays from 11am to 2pm at various locations. The majority of our outings are in or near Caldwell County (specifically the Lenoir, Hudson, and Granite Falls areas), Morganton, Valdese, Blowing Rock, and the Forest Hills area of Hickory. Our weekly meetups involve a mixture of exploring and hiking together, picnics at the park, open-ended free play, tours, games, and crafts. We also plan special events like parties, competitions, game days, talent shows, and mom’s nights.

    Eligibility: Families must be Christians and follow a Christian lifestyle in their home, we welcome all Christian denominations and branches. Families must be currently homeschooling at least one child age 6-15 and live in one of the following NC counties: Caldwell, Burke, Alexander, or Catawba

    Requirements: Attend at least 50% of the main Tuesday outings for the majority of the time. $25 a family for school year terms, $10 for summer term. We use fees to cover our website and various operating expenses, and to purchase equipment and games for our group.

    Join Us!

    To join our group:

    1. Read the Handbook. This is the foundation of our group, and covers our rules and expectations of members.
    2. Read the Visitors Guide. This is a more detailed overview of how we incorporate new families. 
    3. If our group sounds like a good fit for your family, sign up on our Waiting List
    4. Look ahead at your calendar and move any Tuesday appointments or conflicts for the next term. 
    5. Attend the interest meeting, which is held twice a year at the start of the fall and spring terms. Attending this meeting is mandatory to join our group. 
    6. Submit an Application and $10 registration fee. 
    7. Attend your scheduled park visit. 
    8. Join our group website and pay the remainder of the term fee - $15.

    Fall 2024

    Fall Festival
    Fall Festival
    Pumpkin Patch
    Pumpkin Patch
    Fishing
    Fishing
    Nature Walk
    Nature Walk
    Mom's Night Out
    Mom's Night Out
    Park Ranger Program
    Park Ranger Program
    Tour of Pet Shelter
    Tour of Pet Shelter
    Scouting Skills
    Scouting Skills
    Yard Games
    Yard Games
    Baker's Mountain
    Baker's Mountain
    Crafts
    Crafts
    Riverbend
    Riverbend
    Panning for Gold
    Panning for Gold
    Mom's Game Night
    Mom's Game Night
    Price Park
    Price Park
    Campfire
    Campfire
    Mulberry Park
    Mulberry Park
    Redwood Park
    Redwood Park
    Mulberry Park
    Mulberry Park
    Freedom Park
    Freedom Park
    Catawba Meadows Park
    Catawba Meadows Park