FAQs
About Creation Explorers
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Who are we at Creation Explorers? |
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We are a group of Christian homeschooling families seeking to magnify and point our children to our awesome God as we learn about His amazing creation. |
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Do I have to sign a statement of faith to join Creation Explorers? |
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Yes, the full statement of faith can be found in our New Family documents section of the website. |
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Is this a drop off co-op? |
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No, Creation Explorers is not a drop off co-op. Our co-op is parent lead and run. We have a cooperative environment where we all are responsible for teaching and helping the classes run smoothly. Each family will have a parent placed on a teaching team where they will serve the entire year. We consider and try to accommodate preferences, gifts, interests, and capacities when considering which teaching team is the best fit. |
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Are background checks required of adults? |
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Yes, all parents attending are interviewed and background checked. |
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How are you handling COVID-19? |
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We follow the current recommended protocols given by our governor and the CDC. |
Classes
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What is the minimum age for my child to join? |
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Each family must have at least one school-aged child registered in a science class to join our co-op. Nursery and preschool are offered for younger siblings, but our focus is on school-aged kids and teens. |
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What curriculum does Creation Explorers use? |
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Apologia (plus Berean Builders for Chemistry) |
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What can my child expect to do there? |
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High school uses the entire window of time for an intense focus on science, with time for lunch after co-op is over. Students in K-8 will partake in science, physical education, and lunch. Preschoolers (ages 3-4, potty-trained) enjoy a range of age appropriate stories, music, play, and lunch. Nursery aged 8 weeks-toddlers can expect to play in a nursery room and eat an appropriate snack/lunch from home. |
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Is lunch available to purchase on site? |
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No, all lunches are brought from home. |
Cost
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What does Creation Explorers cost? |
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All families pay an annual registration fee. New families application fee is $25 to cover the cost of a background check and annual registration is $110. Returning families annual registration fee is $100. High school classes require an additional tuition and lab fee per child, which varies based on class. |
Location
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Where does Creation Explorers meet? |
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We meet at Colonial Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. |
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When does Creation Explorers meet? |
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We meet every other Monday September through May (from 10:00-12:30) with a break during the month of December. |
Other FAQs
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