York Education at Home

A place to learn, grow, and make lasting friendships.

Co-op Info

What is Co-op?

Members of York Education at Home (YEAH) work together to run a Friday morning enrichment Co-op program at First Assembly of God in Rock Hill, S.C. Our Co-op offers fun classes and the opportunity to build friendships and connections with other Christian homeschooling families. This program is designed to supplement what you are teaching at home. When registering children for Co-op, please be aware that the adult regularly bringing them to Co-op must be their legal parent or guardian. Members of YEAH may register for Co-op each spring AFTER successfully joining YEAH.

When and Where?

TIME: 9:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Doors open at 9:00 a.m.)
LOCATION: First Assembly of God, 1089 Edwards St., Rock Hill, SC 29732

2026-2027 DATES:


 

Friday, August 28 - Friday, November 20 (No Co-op October 9 for fall break).
Friday, January 15 - Friday, April 2 (No Co-op February 26 for winter break)
Friday, April 9 - Field Day (proposed)
Friday, April 16 - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (proposed)     

Co-op Schedule

9:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.		 CHECK-IN
ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
9:55 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. 1ST HOUR CLASS
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2ND HOUR CLASS
12:00 p.m. OPTIONAL PICNIC LUNCH @ A LOCAL PARK*

*Some families pack a lunch and gather at a local park after Co-op. The chosen park is mentioned each week during announcements, posted in our FB group, and can be found on our Calendar of Events.

Co-op Classes

Students registered for Co-op will participate in 2 classes each week. Each class will be taught by a team of teachers. Students will have the same team of teachers for a whole semester, and those teachers will determine the subject(s) taught. Grades may have a different team of teachers and different subjects each semester. Parents volunteer to teach and/or assist in each class. Classes are offered for children age 3 through 12th grade. We ask that preschoolers attending class be potty trained. Nursery is provided for children ages 2 and under.  

Parent Volunteers

We are a volunteer run Co-op. That means that we need lots of parent involvement to make Co-op happen. Every family that signs up for co-op is required to have at least one parent onsite volunteering during co-op. Students may not be brought weekly with another family. Each week you as a parent will be placed on a schedule to either teach or assist in a class. You will also be placed on one of our volunteer service teams. Husband and wife members are welcome to share these responsibilities. Please note that parents may have time slots when they are not volunteering. There is a designated parent room to gather in during free time.

Teaching / Assisting Teams:

Teams of 2-3 parent volunteers work together to plan and teach one 12 week class each semester. When a team member is not teaching, they will act as an assistant to the teacher(s). We give our Teaching Teams flexibility in how they plan and arrange their class. More information about these teams can be found on the Co-op section of the YEAH Registration Form. 

Volunteer Service Team:

Each family also serves on a Volunteer Service Team in addition to their Co-op Volunteer Roles in the classroom. We have divided the roles needed for co-op to run smoothly and created teams. You can be on more than one team if you would like, but you are only required to be on one. Most volunteer duties can be done within the hours of co-op. Some duties require people to come early, to stay late, or require outside planning. The Volunteer Service Teams are as follows:

    • Substitute Coordinator (is the point of contact for anyone who will miss Co-op, establishes a system for substitution management, checks attendance prior to announcements each week to be sure all classes and volunteer teams are covered, and finds subs to fill any vacant slots)

    • Supply Manager (knows which supplies we have and where they are, orders more as needed within the budget, keeps supply room organized)

    • Bookkeeper (works with the treasurer to keep records of spending and to issue reimbursements)

  • OPENING TEAM* arrives by 8:45 am to turn on the lights, adjust room temperatures, set up the welcome table, and assist with other opening tasks. 

  • CHECK IN TEAM* will begin check-in for Co-op members at 9:00 am and will remain until just before 10:00 am when the first hour safety team member arrives in the lobby (at the end of announcements). This is a team of two people who take turns running check-in and will fill in for each other as needed.

  • SAFETY TEAM each member is assigned a spot during their non-classroom hour. Lobby monitor involves sitting at the table, monitoring who is entering and exiting, and updating the attendance log of who is present in the building. Class Monitor checks each classroom at the start of every hour to make sure there are two adults present. Then stays in the upstairs walkway, where they can see the gym and classrooms below, keeping an eye on everything during class time. They’re available to step in and help wherever needed. The class monitor, lobby monitor, and co-op directors will have a walkie talkie to allow communication across the building when needed.

  • NURSERY TEAM takes care of our youngest kids during co-op so parents can focus on classes and other roles. Helps keep things safe, calm, and fun with simple play and supervision.

  • SUBSTITUTE/FLOATER will be the first pulled to fill in for anyone missing and needing a substitute. If a substitute is not needed, the floater will be available to help in classrooms as needed. 

  • CLEANING TEAM* begins during the last 5 minutes of 2nd hour and generally finishes around 12:15 pm. This crew follows the cleaning list (empty waste baskets in classrooms, wipe down bathrooms, clean up spills, check floors in classrooms and walkways, etc.)

  • CLOSING TEAM* members go through the building after everyone is out of the classrooms to reset the room temperatures, check for forgotten items, and make sure the rooms look as expected. They close all classrooms and turn off the lights. They will then check bathrooms, walkways, the gym floor, and the lobby to make sure nothing was missed before turning off lights and leaving around 12:30 pm. Closing team may need to do minimal cleaning.

  • EVENTS TEAM meets during 1st or 2nd hour to plan and coordinate YEAH events throughout the year. This team plays a key role in creating meaningful, fun, and well-organized experiences for our entire community.

    Events Team members collaborate to plan, prepare, promote, and help execute 4–5 major YEAH events, including:

    • Thanksgiving Feast (November)
    • Winter Event (February – theme/style determined by the team)
    • Field Day (April)
    • End-of-Year Membership Cookout (late April or early May)
    • Possible support for Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (April)
 
* Parents are responsible for their children prior to the 1st hour class and following the 2nd hour class. if your service team duty falls outside of those times, you will need to hand responsibility of your children over to someone else for that time frame.
** Events are available to all YEAH members, so these meeting times will be open to any interested adult YEAH members (not just co-op members). Team members are not required to attend all planned events, but they must have the necessary number of team members in attendance or recruit people to fill the needed volunteer slots. Some Events Team members must be present at each event.
 

Student Responsibilities

Students should engage in classes and show respect at Co-op. We ask that they limit talking and pay attention during announcements and classes. One key aspect of Co-op is socializing and building friendships. There is plenty of time to do so outside of these scheduled times. Our Co-op follows the YEAH Code of Conduct spelled out here. Please read the code of conduct to your children. It applies to both adults and children. Co-op should be an environment that lovingly admonishes one another in Christ to become more Christ-like, especially in the way that we interact with one another.

Unregistered Children

Participating families may have children that are not homeschooled. If a situation arises where a family has an unregistered child with them while at Co-op, they should inform the check-in table upon arrival. The unregistered child must remain with their parent/guardian at all times.

Co-op Registration 2026/2027 

Please Note -  If approved for YEAH, families that register for Co-op will either be 1) admitted based upon available space, OR 2) placed on a wait list once classes become full. If space becomes available, Co-op Directors may reach out to those waitlisted. If you remain waitlisted and do not get to join co-op, you will have access to member early registration in May.

Our Co-op is led by a team. Questions can be directed to co-op@yeahsc.com.

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