Chapel Hill-Durham Homeschoolers

01/10/2026

Happy New Year everyone!

Chapel Hill Durham Homeschoolers Friday Enrichment registration is currently open. We have lots of great options for ages 4-18. Classes begin January 23rd. We also have classes that begin on March 13th.

To register check out the catalog of classes and fill out the registration form. You must also be a CHDH member to join. I'll send a confirmation email with more instructions one I receive your registration form.

Payment for classes that begin January 23rd will be due upon confirmation of registration and must be paid by the first day of classes. Payment for classes beginning March 13th is due February 27th.

Catalog of Classes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIkSENcccMhAOe7JbO3VsjW76b8wu7Sz7jHoVylfpY4/edit?usp=sharing
Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuNcDITrBvzcpIfxv0ObKUVmGFBcRJMS2xLsAE22uuOgUgZg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawPPuUxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvUG1sc3NmSVFVZTNaV0I3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsCB7fhuddR23DzPI1e0dicHvreL0yncvwRq3qJAdBcJDuvSJshpE4of5KO6_aem_gd0IbPm8Q7c6y2c9PK2UBg

If you have any questions you can email me at [email protected].

Kindly,

Rose

Please do not sign up for classes outside your child's age range unless you have specific permission from the teacher of the class. Instructor emails can be found in the Instructor Bios and Class Description sections of the FE Catalog. Email the FE coordinator ([email protected]) if you...

08/26/2025

Happy Not-Back-to-School season. Let’s get together to celebrate.

09/03/2024

Sewing learning options for the fall.

07/23/2024

Hello Everyone,
I hope you're having a great summer!

We are ready to accept registrations for the Fall 2024 session of Friday Enrichment. We have some amazing teachers and classes teaching this next session, so I hope you can find something that works for your family.

Scholarships are available! Part of the membership fee everyone pays supports scholarships for FE. There is a place on the registration form to request scholarship consideration. Scholarship requests must be submitted by the July 28th deadline even if we extend registration for classes. Scholarships are determined by the number of people who apply. Depending on the number of requests, we can usually offer 1/2 tuition for one class per child.

If you are interested in making a donation to our scholarship fund there is a line on the registration form where you can indicate that. Celia, the person who handles billing amongst many other things, will send you an invoice via email.

Please note: Masks are not required, but are optional. Please consider wearing a mask if you have been exposed to any respiratory illness or you are still recovering from illness. If you are sick, please stay home.

Some Important Details:

Registration is open until July 28th. After that, classes with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled and students will be assigned to second and third choices. At the discretion of individual teachers, additional registrations will be accepted until classes begin on September 6th.

Students are assigned to classes in the order in which they register. Registration priority is given to FE volunteers, teachers, and CHDH board members who sign up before July 28th. Volunteering and registering early give you a greater chance of getting your first choice classes.

Please make second and third class choices. We do not have space for all classes to run. If your first-class choice doesn't run or is too full, you will be placed in your back-up choices based on your time of registration. If you don't make back-up choices, you can only choose from what's left.

Registration is binding. Once you register, you are responsible for paying for the class if it runs. Finalized class lists are released on August 13th.The classes you're registered in on August 13th are the ones you are required to pay for. There is 1 week from when I release the class lists to when it is finalized. This week will allow me to correct any clerical errors, registration sign up errors, or make changes that come about for extenuating circumstances. Payment information will be emailed after 8/13 and will be due by the first day of class.

We need volunteers! Volunteers get priority registration. You can indicate your interest on your registration form. If you decide to volunteer, please sign up for 3 shifts on the sign up genius linked here prior to July 28th. If I need more shifts filled, I will reach out. The number of shifts is determined by the number of volunteers.

Link to the catalog: FE Catalog Fall 2024
Link to the registration form: FE Registration Form Fall 2024
Link to Planning Guide: FE Printable Planning Guide
Link to Volunteer Sign up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4DA9AC29A5F58-50309506-fevolunteers

Please email me with any questions at [email protected].

Kindly,

Rose

04/05/2024

Today is the Bake Sale and Clothing & Curriculum Swap 9:30am-12:30pm at ERUUF - 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham, NC 27707.
What can you bring to swap?
• Clothes: Gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories in good condition.
• Stuff: Textbooks, educational materials, school supplies, & more!
A few friendly reminders:
• Make sure your clothes are clean and in good shape.
• You don't need to make any donations to take things home.
• Anything left at the end of the event will be delivered to a donation center.

The bake sale will be a fundraiser for Piper's Players. All funds will support their upcoming show, The Addams Family! They will be accepting Venmo and cash. Prices will be in the $1-$5range.

01/25/2024

Hello Families!

Just in case you missed the emails, I'm linking our website so you can check out our FE offerings this term. Classes start this Friday 1/26, but there's still time to sign up! There are also classes that begin 3/22 if that's too soon. We are currently offering classes for students ages 3 and up.

https://www.chapelhillhomeschoolers.com/friday-enrichment

Email me at [email protected] with any questions.

-Rose

Chapel Hill-Durham Homeschoolers’ Friday Enrichment is an inclusive educational program to provide enrichment and socialization opportunities for homeschoolers of all ages. It provides both classroom experience and the chance to meet and form relationships with other homeschoolers. Friday

11/12/2023

Hello Everyone,

We are now accepting class proposals for Friday Enrichment Winter/Spring 2024.

Friday Enrichment meets on Fridays mornings from 9:30am-12:35pm at Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham, NC 27707.

Classes are offered by homeschooling parents and community members in a variety of topics. We welcome classes for children of all ages and in all subject areas. Classes can even be open to adult students! We encourage parents to consider teaching--you do not have to have teaching experience or certification to run a successful class. Parents have successfully hosted board game classes or shared a favorite hobby. Also, please consider sharing the class proposal information with teachers or community members that you think would be great FE teachers.

We are accepting proposals for 6-week and 12-week classes.

Teachers set their own fees for classes, and are paid directly by parents. Teachers pay a fee to CHDH to offset room and administrative costs (which are also subsidized by CHDH), not to exceed $180 for 6-week classes and $300 for 12-week classes. Here is a link to our last in-person catalog to get an idea of the typical price range and to see sample class descriptions.

If you are planning on proposing a class, I would encourage you to read our Friday Enrichment Teacher Handbook, which has much important information about proposing classes and serving as a Friday Enrichment teacher. I have made some changes recently, so please read carefully. There is also additional information on the class proposal form, linked below.

More details about the Spring/Winter 2024 session:

The session will run 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/15, 3/22, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 (no class 3/8 & 3/29).
If we have to cancel classes due to weather or other emergency, we will work with the church to try and provide a make-up day.

Proposals are due by MIDNIGHT, December 1st.

Classes meet from 9:30 am -12:35 PM, broken up into hour class periods, with a ten minute break between. You may offer 2 or 3 hour classes if you like, although they can be more difficult to fill.

Please follow this link to propose your class for the upcoming session:

Winter/Spring 2024 Class Proposal Form

Let me know if you have any questions!

Kindest Regards,

--
Rose Vandercapellen
Friday Enrichment Coordinator

09/29/2023

Friday Enrichment is halfway through its first 6 week session, and I just wanted to send a quick update!

1. The first 6 week session ends October 13th. There is no class on October 20th.

2. The 2nd 6-week session begins October 27th. 12 week classes will also continue October 27th.

3. Registration is open for 6 week classes that have space, and there are also some 12 week classes that have opened up for new students! There are also a few *NEW* classes, so check them out!

4. Registrations are due by October 13th.

Here is the Class Catalog where you can peruse the current selection of classes.

There is a link to the registration in the Class Catalog, but I will also include a link here for your convenience.

Fall Class Catalog 2.0: Class Catalog
Fall Class Registration Form 2.0:

Please do not sign up for classes outside your child's age range unless you have specific permission from the teacher of the class. Email the FE coordinator ([email protected]) if you need help contacting teachers. If you sign your child up for a class outside of their age range, you mu...

08/23/2023

Don't miss out on enrolling in Fall Friday Enrichment.

Chapel Hill-Durham Homeschoolers’ Friday Enrichment is an inclusive educational program to provide enrichment and socialization opportunities for homeschoolers of all ages. It provides both classroom experience and the chance to meet and form relationships with other homeschoolers. Friday

08/15/2023

Friday Enrichment is now enrolling for fall classes. Check out the catalog here and sign up. Remember that your CHDH membership must be current before classes begin.

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01/05/2023

Chapel Hill-Durham Homeschoolers’ Friday Enrichment is an inclusive educational program to provide enrichment and socialization opportunities for homeschoolers of all ages. It provides both classroom experience and the chance to meet and form relationships with other homeschoolers. Friday

01/05/2023

Registration for our Winter/Spring 2023 Friday Enrichment is happening now through January 10th. Please join us! Information about Friday Enrichment and links to the class catalog and registration form can be found at the link below. Questions? Email our FE coordinator at [email protected]

Chapel Hill-Durham Homeschoolers’ Friday Enrichment is an inclusive educational program to provide enrichment and socialization opportunities for homeschoolers of all ages. It provides both classroom experience and the chance to meet and form relationships with other homeschoolers. Friday