Is Carolina Homeschooler a Third Option association?
We provide support, community, trips, and information to homeschoolers in South Carolina. (Homeschoolers in other states also join us on our trips and participate in our online communities.) We are not an accountability association that legally registers homeschoolers in South Carolina. You'll need to register your homeschool with an association as the law specifies (see our SC Homeschool Law page), and the beginning homeschooling section of these FAQs for more information).

How can I join Carolina Homeschooler? How much does it cost?
Homeschoolers who register with associations that partner with us (see our About Us page) are automatically members. Other homeschoolers can join us on our trips and in our online communities, but may not be able to participate in members-only events and courses. Any restrictions will be noted in the event description.

Can I join if my association doesn't participate or if I live in another state?
Our primary goal is to support South Carolina's 3rd Option homeschoolers. However, we also enjoy helping other homeschoolers. Families in non-participating associations and in other states (and countries) often participate in our trips, events, courses, and community. We may offer members-only courses and events from time to time. If so, it will be clearly noted in the event description.

Why do you have ads on your website?
Our ads provide fundraising money for our trips. All of the proceeds from advertising, Amazon purchases, and Box Tops go toward making our trips more affordable for homeschooling families and have helped tremendously in expanding our trip roster. We are very appreciative of your efforts to help us with our fundraising projects.

I email you (about homeschooling, your trips, etc), but you never answer. Why?
I reply to every email I receive (unless it's spam). If you're not getting my replies, your ISP is blocking my emails or they're in your spam folder. Please talk to your ISP if I'm being blocked, or add my domain (carolinahomeschooler.com) to your "accepted mail" roster if my emails are landing in your spam folder.

If you email me and my reply bounces back to me by your Spam Blocker software, requiring me to "request permission" to reply, I won't. Make certain that my email address will not be blocked by your software, or you will not receive a reply.