Announcements
ENROLLMENT FOR THE FALL SEMESTER IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE EMAIL US TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST FOR SPRING SEMESTER.
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
-Teen and tween meet ups
-Newspaper Club
-Drama Club
-Lego Club
*Parents are required to fulfill two service commitments and stay on campus.
General Member Benefits
-Monthly field trips
-Park meet ups
*Parents are NOT required to fulfill a service commitment.
Fall 2026 Classes
| Class | Guppies | Jellyfish Starfish | Dolphins | Sharks | Orcas |
| Ages | 3-4 | 5-6 | 7-8 | 9-11 | 12+ |
| Class 1 | PreK Program | Nature Explorers | Geography | Around the World Through Art | Notetaker's Toolbox |
| Class 2 | PreK Program | Storytime | STEM Club | Marine Biology | Foundations of Community Service |
*Children are placed in classes based on their age as of August 31, 2026.
*We do not move children up midyear.
2025-2026 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 learned about animal habitats, math, the seven elements of art and learned about public speaking using their own lego creations.
The 7-9 year olds studied survival skills, karate, American Sign Language, and geology.
The 10-11 year olds studied life science and created famous world landmarks using Legos. They also completed a book study and learned about famous spies.
The 12 and up class worked on creative writing, literature, physical science, and learned about many different careers through special guest speakers.
FIELD TRIPS
Our homeschoolers love exploring the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas! We loved visiting Fort Matanzas, Eden Gardens, Ring Power, Chick-Fil-A, Jacksonville's Top-to-Bottom Tour, Tree Hill Nature Center, Publix, Sally Dark Rides, Military Museum of North Florida, and the First Coast Nutcracker.
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!
TEEN MEET-UPS
Our teens (Co-op and General Members) enjoyed our NEW TEEN MEET-UPS! Last year, they participated in Capture the Flag, an IKEA scavenger hunt, and a day at the movie theater!