Homeschool + Community
The Hub's part-time online microschool is for families who want something more for their tween or teen—the flexibility of homeschooling, plus the social, emotional and intellectual benefits of learning in community.
What's Been Missing
Homeschoolers have access to all sorts of classes, activities and groups.
But because these are typically short and structured, with frequent turnover, they don't build the sense of community many tweens and teens crave. They also leave little room for diving into meaningful discussions, or honing inter-personal life skills. More informal groups can offer greater flexibility, but are challenging to organize and sustain.
That's where The Hub comes in.
What The Hub Offers
The Hub provides homeschooled tweens and teens with a vibrant, group-oriented "home base," where they can learn and grow—socially, emotionally and intellectually—with a consistent community of peers.
As one parent put it: "It was such an enrichment to his homeschooling, and filled the gap that we were missing: learning continuously with the same group of kids."
Small, facilitated cohorts meet two half-days a week to work together on collaborative, curiosity-led activities and projects that can touch on all sorts of topics, shaped by everyone's interests and input. (Read more about the structure here.) This leaves plenty of time for core academics and individual pursuits outside of sessions.
What sets The Hub apart is not only what we do, but how we do it. In the words of another parent: "I really like how the facilitators seem to take mental notes of how everyone is interacting, and then address them in a productive way at an opportune time, rather than shutting the kids down or embarrassing them."
The Hub's supportive culture encourages young people to step outside their comfort zone as they learn and grow, and to form meaningful connections with each other. It's also fun! The proof that it works is that many kids stay with us for years (each cohort ages up with the participants), and younger siblings often ask to join.
"It's a bright spot in our week, and my kids look forward to it every single time."
If this sounds like what you've been looking for, fill out our interest form to start the process and see if The Hub is right for your child. Or keep reading to learn more first.
What Your Tween or Teen Can Gain From The Hub
Peer Community
Consistent cohorts with socially healthy cultures and regular shared activities allow trust and friendships to form and deepen over time, with participants inspiring and supporting each other while enjoying a sense of belonging.
(A facilitator explains how a positive peer group can inspire growth in this short video.)
Intellectual Stimulation
Activities harness natural curiosity and the Socratic method to broaden horizons and deepen understanding of all sorts of subjects (e.g., language, science, social studies, math, art), in an organic, interdisciplinary and engaging way.
(Discover how curiosity can fuel learning in this short video.)
Life Skills
Facilitated collaboration builds vital skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, and communication.
Empowered Mindset
Young people build agency and confidence by contributing to decision making.
Fun, Fulfillment, and Future-Readiness
Regular peer engagement sparks joy and meets key developmental needs, while also preparing young people for adulthood.
What It Looks Like in Action
Tweens and teens are placed in cohorts of up to 10 peers, alongside one or two facilitators who actively guide as well as participate. Together, they shape each session around shared interests and curiosities.
Activities include discussions, storytelling, games, puzzles, collaborative artwork, and more, along with one or more longer-term group projects each term.
Families maintain full flexibility in their homeschooling outside of sessions.
Read more about the program's structure here.
How Families Experience The Hub
The above video shares family reflections on The Hub experience, with more feedback examples below:
"[My daughter] loves being part of The Hub. I already see some effects: she is much more assertive and willing to have discussions on deep topics." — A.L.
"[My son] has made great friends at The Hub, and it’s interesting to hear him discuss subjects he’s exposed to there. I also love how often I hear him laughing." — F.M.
“The Hub fulfills a really vital need in our homeschooling journey. We belong to other groups, but [my son] was really missing the constant contact it takes to create real true friendships. By seeing the same kids twice a week over longer periods of time, he’s been able to develop friendships that he enjoys. They’re respectful, and they’re having a lot of fun, and a lot of laughter. It’s really filled in that missing piece for homeschooling.” — S.L.
“You’ve created digital joy, which is very hard to find.” — C.C.
"Many threads woven together make a strong tapestry."
Leonardo da Vinci
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