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All families are welcome!  Visit our Membership Tiers tab to decide which level of membership would best serve you.  Co-op members must commit to weekly, face-to-face attendance every Monday from 9:05 am to 12:50 pm during the typical school year.  Academy members must commit to weekly, face-to-face attendance every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:05 am to 12:50 pm during the typical school year.

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Co-op and Academy members meet at 255 Center Church Rd, McMurray, PA  15317.  Club and Event members will have various meeting locations depending on the scheduled event/activity.  Co-op members meet on Mondays from 9:05-12:50.  Academy members meet on Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:05 - 12:50.

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All classes will be in alignment with our mission and faith statements.

Co-op Members

Our class offerings are split into grade bands. At the elementary level, students gather in the following grade bands: nursery (1-2 year olds), preschoolers (3-4 year olds), Kindergarten, 1/2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Grades 6-12 will have class offerings together when appropriate for the skills needed. Students have classes determined and designed by the families who attend. The year is divided into two semesters. Classes can be set up as a semester class or year-long class. This membership level has an all-hands-on-deck approach. Parents will either teach or help with classes.

Academy Membership

Academy serves students in grades 7-12 and meets twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays with core classes designed to support PA diploma requirements.

Club & Event Membership

We go on outings and field trips together. We have dances, events, career exploration visits, college visit opportunities.

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Co-op

A parent/guardian must stay on site for co-op and participate by either teaching or helping in classes.  Students have four class periods each day and two semesters of classes available.  Grades 3-12 have class options from which to choose.  Students stay for the duration of the co-op day.

Academy

Academy is a drop-off program for students.  Four class periods are available during Academy.  Students can sign up for only the classes they prefer.  For example, a student can choose to sign up for only one class if that is what serves the student best.

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Every family is required to pay the yearly registration fee.

• Co-op yearly registration is $250.
• Academy yearly registration is $250.
• Club & Event yearly registration is $100.

Co-op classes will also have a class/supply fee for each class period. Fees vary per class and are used to pay for materials for the class.

Academy classes will have a tuition fee along with a supply fee associated with each class.

Clubs & Events will have fees as needed per event to cover the cost of having the club or event. For example, students participating in an ice skating opportunity will pay admission to ice skating. Because of Love First’s nonprofit status, we often have access to admission discounts that are passed onto members.

Families who choose to be both co-op and academy members pay one family registration fee of $250; they do not pay a registration fee for both memberships. Both co-op members and academy members have access to all benefits of the club & event level membership.

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Every participant should attend every week.  As an organization created to build community, we count on the presence of each family to be a successful group.  This organization is for the entire family which includes the children and at least one adult, and, as such, every family member has a role in its success each week.  Of course, we understand that illnesses and unexpected life events happen and make exceptions for those scenarios.

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Co-op

No. We strive to build community within our group. As such, every family member has an active role in the organization and must remain in the building throughout the duration of day.

Academy

Yes. This is a drop-off program. Parents/guardians should plan for safe transportation for their student(s).