Cobblestones is a unique blend of traditional and non-traditional learning methods offered to enhance and enrich your homeschool journey; just as cobblestones along a well worn path are all different, so are our children and their learning styles. As we strive to "come alongside" you on your homeschooling path, we want to be your homeschool helper no matter how you choose to "do school" - whether you choose "unschooling", "outschooling", or "inschooling"; as long as your goals are to teach your children to love the Lord God with all their heart and soul and strength, we encourage you to join us and our Cobblestones Community.

We are currently offering classes on Mondays and Thursdays in Powhatan. Our classes meet from September – May each year.

Our classes feature weekly lesson plans with coordinating weekly homework. All the planning is done for you. Classes offer the benefits and flexibility of multi-age classroom style learning. Students are taught in small group settings, with lots of hands-on learning and individual attention from caring teachers. Students are responsible for completing their work assignments at home, with parental help as needed.

James River Cobblestones is not a school, nor are we accredited by any state or national educational agency. Our classes are designed to enhance each participating student's home school experience, not replace it. Please note that our instructors do not have specific training for teaching students with learning disabilities or certifications for administering medical care.

So....How do I become a member and register for classes?

If you have checked out the list of classes offered (you can click the class to see all the class details, including the cost); then you can check out our Instructors here. If you are sure you want to enroll in one or more classes, you need to join our Cobblestones Community.   Family Membership Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now open.

Membership in this site is private for families currently attending or registering for Cobblestones classes. There is a one time *non-refundable membership fee of $70.00 per FAMILY per year, payable online to the James River Home School Foundation (JRHSF). Online payment is required with this application.  In addition there is a required student registration fee of $30 per student for the first 3 students. There is no additional registration fee for 4 or more students.

As this is a closed community, class registration can only take place after your membership to this group has been approved and membership fees are paid. Once you are logged into the secure site as a member you can sign-up for classes. All membership and student registration fees must be received prior signing up to a classs.

Membership fees are non-refundable UNLESS:

• the class you enrolled in is cancelled
• your application for membership is not approved.

Parents must be in compliance with the homeschool laws for the State of Virginia.

Please see our "FAQs" about membership, class registration, and other related questions. You can also contact our Academy Director at [email protected].

Thanks for your interest in James River Cobblestones.