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Northern Light Learning Cooperative

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Northern Light Learning Center (NLLC) is a cooperative of homeschooling families in Tompkins County, NY. Our purpose is to inspire and support self-directed learning and community-based education, for children and their families by providing a place for the community to share educational resources and knowledge, and to organize and coordinate activities that further such sharing.

Our Mission

Northern Light Learning Center (NLLC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization. Our primary purpose is to build a cooperative learning community that expands the educational and social opportunities for homeschoolers and homeschooling families in the Tompkins County area. We coordinate a regular schedule of classes and events and organize shared homeschool resources. NLLC is a safe and supportive environment. Here, adults and children of all ages can share their lives and learn together in ways that are fun, engaging, and meaningful. 
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Here is a listing of our current classes.
Here is a listing of our upcoming events.

Our Program

Northern Light Learning Center (NLLC) offers classes for homeschooling students of all ages. We meet on Fridays between 9 am and 3 pm. The session dates for the 2025-2026 school year are:

Fall Session:
Orientation: Sep. 26th
Classes: Oct 3rd to Nov. 21st, 2025
Thanksgiving Break Nov 28
Session Culmination & Board Meeting Dec. 5th

Winter Session:
Orientation: Jan 9th
Classes: Jan 16th to March 6th, 2026
Session Culmination & Board Meeting March 13th

Spring Session:
Orientation: April 3rd
Classes:  April 10th to May 29th, 2026
Session Culmination & Board Meeting June 5th

Summer Session: Summer Day Camp and 4th Friday Monthly Meet Ups 

You must become a NLLC member prior to enrolling in classes. If the cost is a barrier to becoming a NLLC member or attending classes, please contact us. 

All are welcome to join for the Summer Monthly Meet Ups, even if you are not yet a NLLC Member.

Our Space

Northern Light Learning Center (NLLC) classes take place in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at the corner of Court St. and Aurora St. in downtown Ithaca. Our space includes classrooms, a social/waiting area, a lunch room/kitchen, a playground and a gymnasium. This range of spaces can accommodate many types of activities, small or large, focused or energetic. Some programs may be offered offsite if they have special requirements that cannot be met at our downtown location.

Come take a Tour of our community

Schedule a visit with us to see the classes and our space in person. 

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