An Education Resource Center for Homeschoolers
and Others in the Shenandoah Valley

Discover the core curriculum, extracurricular activities,
and trades training your student needs to thrive.

Discover Hands-On Education and Training for Students

Foundations is an education resource center primarily serving students in the center of the Shenandoah Valley (Augusta and Rockingham County). Foundations offers academic and extracurricular courses on a wide variety of subjects and topics, with a special focus on high school courses and trades education and training.

How to Get Involved

There are many ways to connect with Foundations and make the most of what we offer! The best way to stay in the loop about new courses, upcoming events, and important announcements is to sign up for our email updates. You can find the sign-up form directly below on this page. Feel free to reach out if you have questions or want to learn more about other opportunities to get involved. We can't wait to connect with you!

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Location

Valley Pike Farm Market
3494 Lee Hwy
Weyers Cave, VA 24486

Orientation | Spring 2026

We’re excited to welcome new members to Foundations! To help you get started, we have an upcoming orientation session. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about our center and ask any questions. Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 PM. The session will be held at the official location for Foundations: Valley Pike Farm Market in Weyers Cave, VA.

There is a $50 refundable application fee that will go towards class registration costs if accepted. Upon submission, our admissions team will review and reach out to let you know next steps.

Foundations Calendar 2025-2026

Fall Semester (2025)

Orientation: August 1, 4

August: 20, 27
September: 3, 10, 17, 24
October: 1, 15, 22, 29
November: 5, 12, 19
December: 3, 10, 17

No class:
October 8-10 (Fall Break)
November 26-28 (Thanksgiving Break)

Spring Semester (2026)

Orientation: January 6

January: 14, 21, 28
February: 4, 11, 18, 25
March: 4, 18, 25
April: 1, 15, 22, 29
May: 6, 13

No class:
March 11-13 (Spring Break)
April 6-8 (Easter Break)


Winter A Mini-Course: 

January 14, 21, 28 & February 4


Winter B Mini-Course:

 February 11, 18, 25 & March 4

FAQs:

Foundations Resource Center is located at Valley Pike Farm Market in Mt. Sidney, VA.

Resource Centers are designed to be central locations where families and students can come to find in-person courses, hands-on, trades-focused training opportunities, and connections to exceptional instructors through varying levels of membership. At the Foundations Resource Center, all teachers and instructors are independent contractors, evaluated and approved by the Foundations Leadership Team. Families who are Foundations members are able to register for as many courses as needed for their specific situation. That could range from one course per semester to a comprehensive curriculum build out over several years.

Foundations classes are open to any students who are interested, but the classes and programs are designed and optimized for homeschooled students and families.

Yes. All Foundations teachers and instructors accept and agree to Foundations’ Faith Statement and, understanding that education never occurs in a “neutral” frame, endeavor to teach their subjects from a Christian Worldview. While member families are not required to agree to Foundations’ faith statement, they review such documents and are expected to support the organization’s mission and values.

Families can apply to join the Foundations Resource Center. Foundations members get access to veteran homeschool coaches who can help your family register to homeschool, define your needs and goals, select curriculum, and navigate special needs or challenges.

Foundation members can enroll in classes and programs offered through the Center. In the future members will have access to additional benefits at the center. Future plans include a library, multi-use and co-working space, and access to workshop and work out spaces.

The Foundations Leadership Team is always looking for teachers and instructors who are able to teach the subjects our members are looking for, and are always open to anyone who is interested in teaching subjects that they think Foundations members will be interested in.

Foundations Teachers and Instructors must apply to the Foundations Leadership Team to teach and to have their subject and course approved. Teachers and Instructors are independent contractors, and are not employees of Foundations.

Applications for the fall along with course registration will be opening soon!

FOUNDATIONS

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Past Explore Student Projects

  • 75 Hard (A mental and physical resilience challenge)
  • Write an Adventure Novel
  • Create a Video Game
  • Write a Fantasy Short Story
  • Learn for Read Piano Sheet Music
  • Meal Planning
  • Prepare and Host an Unbound Bible Study
  • Plan Missionary Travel/Gap Year
  • Write a British Comedy Story
  • Nature Videography
  • Shadow a Public School Teacher
  • Dessert Fundraiser for Theatre
  • Design Plans for Future Pool House
  • Training a Dog
  • Reach Holistic Health Goals
  • SAT Test Improvement
  • Automobile Basics 101 with Dad
  • Daily Running Challenge
  • Baked Goods Auction
  • Missions Conference Children’s Track
  • Learn to Play Guitar
  • Missions Trip T-shirt Design, Fundraising, Journaling, and Experience
  • Personal Trainer for Mom
  • Restoring Motor Bike with Dad
  • Writing a Novel
  • Mind, Body, Soul Improvement (Involved learning a language, working out, and reading Scripture)
  • Learning to Code 
  • Design Verse Cards and Initiate Conversations/Witness with Strangers
  • Learn for Play Drums
  • Animal Education for Kids
  • Film Project with Ascend Students
  • Fivver Account for Editing Gigs
  • Improvements for Pick-Up Truck
  • Revitalization of Childhood Piano Skills