VISION

We believe in an optimistic approach to learning by providing opportunities to engage the minds of learners and make them feel one with their world.

We believe in providing community, which makes learners feel connected while promoting peace and good will toward others.

We believe in giving our learners the courage and strength for their daily tasks as well as encouraging positive thinking, cheer, and contentment with their own educational goals.

VLC offers various opportunities to engage the homeschooling community. Check our list of activities!

  • Valley Learning is a democratic homeschool community that services families who are looking for a non traditional learning opportunity. Weekly classes are held in 12-week sessions 2 times year.

  • VLC has been able to offer significantly discounted field trips for members of the community.

  • VLC in conjunction with Lycoming & Clinton Counties Homeschool Community offers a high school graduation the 4th Saturday in May.

  • VLC offers a high school prom for all area high school homeschooling families.

  • Summer meet ups at local parks

    Quarterly Roller skating social engagement

    Kaos Fun Zone

    Annual Art Show

    Science Fair

  • A social event for 5th -9th graders!

Who We Are

 
Fall hike at Ryder Park

Fall hike at Ryder Park

Not-for-Profit

We are a registered 501(c)(3) organization in the state of PA. All funding received by participants will go directly back into the organization to support the Mission of VLC. We can supply a letter of donations received for tax purposes to any individual or entity that makes a donation to VLC.

Pumpkin Patch Day

Pumpkin Patch Day

Non-Discrimination

Valley Learning Community (VLC) is a non-discriminating group of homeschooling families who meet together and work cooperatively to achieve common goals. Our intention is to organize around common interests such as academics, social time, the arts, activities, crafts, service work, and projects to support each other on the journey of home education.

Artists for our 1st published book!

Artists for our 1st published book!

Diversity

VLC strives to create a diverse community in which all members are safe, respected and valued. We believe that in actively promoting a diverse learning environment, we are fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all. Furthermore, we seek to transcend mere tolerance of differences and aspire to a celebration of the varied appearances, abilities, perspectives, and values that characterize our community.

VLC takes an opt-in approach to education, meaning that all participants choose to engage. No student will be required to participate in a class or activity, and students have the freedom to remove themselves from a class or activity should they so choose.

With this freedom comes the understanding that students who opt-out cannot distract others who choose to continue in the activity. Furthermore, we ask that students not “pop” in and out of a class. If a student opts out, s/he will need to wait for the next class before rejoining, unless other arrangements have been made with the instructor (e.g. a student needs a break to regulate his/her emotions but will rejoin the class after the break).

For group games (especially in gym class & gameology), we ask that students who opt-in to do their best to stick with the commitment to see the game through. This helps to ensure fair play. Obviously, physical injuries that prohibit continuation of play are understandable. This is a general guideline to help students remember that their decision to participate affects others, particularly in group games.

— Educational Philosophy

VLC Learning Opportunities !

Yearly Schedule

Tuesdays 9am-12pm

(doors open at 8:30am; arrive no later than 8:45am)

Pine Street Methodist Church, Williamsport

We offer two (Fall & Spring) 12-week sessions

 

  • Fall Session: 6 weeks of field trips; 6 weeks of classes ending before Thanksgiving (now closed for the fall 2024)

  •  Spring Session: 6 weeks of classes starting in the 2nd week of January (Week off) 6 weeks of classes ending in the first week of April

 

Valley Learning Community is located in Williamsport, PA

Adjustments are made for snow and other unforeseen issues.

VELA Grantee 2020 & 2021

VELA Grantee 2020 & 2021

2023, 2024 Raise the Region Participant

2023, 2024 HSLDA Group Grantee

Wegmans Community Grant 2023

Gift Card Donations 2024

Donation Recipient 2024

OM 2024 Regional Winners!

Contact Us

valleylearningcoop@gmail.com
Director: Dr. Carolyn McKeon

(570) 916-1376

Assistant Director: Jaretta Barker

(724) 372-4604

VLC Leadership Team

  • Educational Director/Founder

    Dr. Carolyn McKeon

    28 Year Homeschool Veteran; 30+ years in education; Full-time Professor at Purdue University Global & Part-time adjunct instructor at Rasmussen University. Mother of 4 men (3 daughter-in-laws) and 1 grandson.

  • Assistant Educational Director

    Jaretta Barker

  • Founding Board Member

    Sarah Pinckney

  • Leadership Member

    Audrey Comerford

  • Leadership Member

    Kristin Burkholder

  • Leadership Member

    Meredith Hayes