Co-op Registration
2025–2026 School Year New Family Application Process
Complete the Wildwood Co-op application form. Before applying to Wildwood Co-op, please understand our Philosophy of Education and our Co-op Structure and Schedule. Filling out this form does not mean that you are enrolled. We will contact you regarding acceptance & enrollment once we have reviewed your application. Please note that applications are not approved on a first-come-first-serve basis. All applications received will be assessed based on current co-op composition and openings, class teacher needs, alignment with philosophy, and personality fit.
Arrange an in-person meetup with at least one member of our Leadership Team, so we can get to know you and your kids better. Please email wildwoodhomeschoolcollective@gmail.com to schedule your in-person meetup.
Mandatory Dates for Participating Parents 2025–2026:
Co-op meets weekly on Tuesdays* for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Terms:
Fall Term: September 9 – November 25
Spring Term: March 3 – May 19
*Please note: Beginning September 2025, Wildwood Co-op will meet weekly on Tuesdays. This is a change from our 2024-2025 schedule.
June 24, 2025: Fall Term Planning Meeting
August 26, 2025: Fall Term Curriculum Night
December 2, 2025: Combined Fall Term Evaluation and Spring Term Planning Meeting
February 24, 2026: Spring Term Curriculum Night
May 19, 2026: End-of-Year Celebration Night
June 2, 2026: Spring Term Evaluation Night
Attendance Commitment Policy
Wildwood Co-op relies on the active participation of its adult members to function effectively. By joining Wildwood Co-op, parents commit to attending co-op sessions for the entire school year, as well as all planning and evaluation meetings. Except in cases of illness, emergency, or a rare scheduling conflict, parents are expected to attend all mandatory dates. Please refer to the list above under Mandatory Dates for Participating Parents 2025–2026.
Definitions:
Term Planning Meetings: The planning meeting is where we plan out the next term’s classes and teacher assignments, and discuss any housekeeping items.
Evaluation Meeting: The evaluation meeting is where we take time to discuss the previous term and evaluate what went well, what did not go well, and what should added or changed.
Term Curriculum Nights: Curriculum night is when each teacher shares their plans for the upcoming term.
End-of-Year Celebration Night: The end-of-year party is an opportunity for us to celebrate how our children have learned and grown over the past two terms. This is a celebration for the full family.
Cost
We prioritize keeping costs low for co-op participants. One way we do this is by operating as a parent-led program; Parents volunteer to share the responsibilities of teaching, organizing, and nursery care. Term fees are collected at the beginning of each term and typically include Liability Insurance, class supplies, and facility rental. The final cost is estimated between $400-$500 per family but will depend on the final number of families enrolled and supplies needed for classes taught.
You must apply to join Wildwood Co-op. Before proceeding, please be sure you understand our Philosophy of Education and our Co-op Structure and Schedule.