Our Mission Statement
The purpose of HBTS is to provide a Christian-based support group, open to all homeschoolers regardless of race, creed, religion, or national origin.
Looking for a New Homeschool Group?
Homeschoolers by the Sea was founded in 1994 to support Christian homeschool families in the St. Johns area. We have two membership plans to provide more options for your family. Whether your family is looking for organized weekly classes or a more relaxed atmosphere only to socialize, we hope HBTS will be the perfect fit!
HBTS is not an umbrella shool and all families are responsible for fulfilling their district's homeschool requirements. Families can choose the curriculum that works best for their children to complete at home and then join our co-op for enrichment. We can't wait to meet you!
Our group includes two types of members: co-op members and general members.
Co-Op Member Benefits
-Weekly classes
-Holiday parties
-Special events like Science Fair, Field Day, Talent Show, Completion Ceremony
-Monthly field trips
-Park meet ups
*Parents are required to fulfill two service commitments.
General Member Benefits
-Monthly field trips
-Park meet ups
*Parents are NOT required to fulfill a service commitment.
Spring 2026 Classes
| Class | Guppies | Jellyfish | Dolphins | Sharks | Hurricanes |
| Ages | 3-4 Year Olds | 5-6 Year Olds | 7-9 Year Olds | 10-11 Year Olds | 12 and up |
| Class 1 | PreK Program | Elements of Art | Survival School | Lego Landmarks | The History and Science of Stories |
| Class 2 | PreK Program | Lego Talk | Geology | Life Science | Career Conversations |
*Children are placed in classes based on their age as of August 31, 2025. We do not move children up midyear.
2024-2025 Year in Review
We had such a wonderful year! Here are a few classes, field trips, and events that we enjoyed to give you a glimpse into our wonderful homeschool group!
CLASSES
The 3-4 year olds learned the alphabet and numbers while doing crafts and enjoying playtime with friends.
The 5-6 year olds had classes in Anatomy, Space, PE, and STEM.
The 7-9 year olds studied Earth Science, Music Appreication, Storytelling, and PE.
The 10-12 year olds studied Creative Writing, Geography Through Art, Astronomy and Chemistry.
The 13 and up class worked on Life Skills, Geography Through Art, and Photography.
FIELD TRIPS
Our homeschoolers love exploring the Jacksonville area! We loved visiting Wesley Wells Farm, Disease Vector Muesum, Jacksonville Zoo, Mandarin Museum, Cummer Muesum, Poppin Box, NAS Jax, Fort Mose, and the Station 2 Firehouse.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Co-Op members get a little extra fun with their membership with Special Event days like a Christmas Party, Science Day, Valentine's Day Party, Book Character Day, Talent & Art Shows, Field Day, and a Completion Ceremony!