Elementary (PreK-6^th) 

Elementary students meet for regularly scheduled classes on Wednesdays from 9 AM to noon.  We have two 10 week semesters.  The fall semester typically begins after Labor Day and the spring semester begins late January or early February.

Middle/High School (7^th-12^th)

Classes for middle and high school students begin at 9:00 AM and run through 4:00 PM* on Wednesday.  Individual classes may run for 10 or 15 weeks per semester.    For specific start and end dates, see the calendar (link on homepage). (Theater Arts sometimes meets past 4 p.m.)

We meet on Wednesdays at Lancaster Evangelical Free Church (LEFC), 419 Pierson Road, Lititz, PA 17543.

To become a co-op track member, two fees are required.

Annual Registration Fee

$95 per family w/1 child in co-op
$105 per family w/2 children in co-op
$115 per family w/3 children in co-op
$125 per family w/4 or more children in co-op

CHALC membership Fee** 

$30 per family (updated 2/2024)

(**CHALC (Coalition of Homeschoolers Across Lancaster County) is an organization that provides support to co-ops in the county.  They provide insurance, access to homeschool-life, discounted graduation,  a monthly newsletter, and more.   Families of more than one CHALC member group will receive a partial rebate in March or April from CHALC on additional membership fees paid. )            

There may be additional expenses associated with a particular class.  For example, some of the high school classes require the purchase of a textbook. Theater Arts may have additional expenses for scripts and costumes.  Elementary students may occasionally be asked to have various supplies.  If you choose to participate in some other things we provide, there are, of course, the appropriate fees connected with these activities.

In addition, if your student wishes to take upper level classes taught by an independent contractor (ULA classes), you would be responsible for the tuition for that class.  Upper level classes (ULB) taught by co-op members are included in the registration fee (up to 5 classes per UL student).

Upper level only track families pay a registration fee of $10 per upper level class per semester if they choose to fulfill their monitoring duties.  If they choose to opt-out of monitoring, they pay $30 per upper level class per semester.  They must also submit $30 for the CHALC membership fee and pay the class fee for both ULA & ULB classes.  Fees for each class will be published on the class registration grid.

We cover all ages from infant-12^th grade.  Elementary classes are broken in the following age groups:  infants, toddlers,0-1 year olds, 2-3 year old, 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year old, 8-9 year olds, 10-11 year olds.  Placement for elementary students is determined by the students age on September 15.   Upper level classes cover 7th through 12th grades.

Your commitment as a co-op track member should be seen as a year-long commitment.  While there will be exceptions made for unexpected hardships, dropping out mid-year should be the rare exception. Because we are a co-op and all have our roles to fill, it creates extreme difficulties when someone isn't there to fulfill their responsibilities.  

When a person first joins Learning Station, she/he will be asked to attend a one-time meeting held in the summer with the New Member Coordinator before the start of classes.

Every year there is one mandatory orientation meeting that we request a parent attend which is held in late-August.

In addition, Learning Station generally hosts a talent show in the fall, a closing program in the spring as well as Track and Field day in the spring.  We also offer one to three co-op track family field trips per year that typically do not occur on Wednesdays and are optional. Attendance at these special events is not mandatory unless your extra-curricular assignment requires it.  

Elementary classes vary.  Our member's interests and talents dictate the subjects and topics taught.  We typically have a PE class each semester for each age group of Pre-k and up.    We try to encourage art, science, literature, music, and history in a way that takes advantage of the group setting.  Classes are designed to be interactive and hands-on.   

Our elementary classes are designed to supplement your home curriculum, not replace it. Therefore, most of the work will be done in class.  Our upper level classes include "academic" and "enrichment" options. (The schedule of Jr./Sr. high classes (ULA & ULB) will be posted on the public page when available.)

While Learning Station wants to serve all families and their students, Learning Station is not equipped to meet every individual need of every student and every family. While the steering committee will work with families, we ask that you understand that some needs may be beyond the expertise of our member-teachers.   

Contact us at [email protected]  to schedule a tour/meeting with our new member coordinator.   After your tour/meeting, you may request that a link to our member application.