The Gathering meets weekly on Fridays in Goodyear, AZ. We are located off of Sarival and Van Buren.

We offer a 4 class offering for our families of quality instruction with a blend of academic and enrichment options.

For safety and security purposes we will not publicly disclose the address of our location.

The Gathering is a Volunteer Collaborative Cooperative for Ages 0–18

The Gathering is a family-centered, volunteer collaborative cooperative designed to support children and students ages 0–18 through meaningful learning, community connection, and shared responsibility.

At its core, The Gathering exists because families choose to build something together—contributing time, talents, and heart to create a rich environment where children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

How our Cooperative Model Works:
The Gathering operates through a shared-service model. Families participate not only as members, but as contributors, helping sustain the programs, events, and learning environments that serve our students.

Families commit to service hours as part of membership a total of 10 credit hours.

Volunteers support classrooms, events, operations, and community needs

Leadership provides structure, oversight, and continuity

Instructors guide learning, enrichment, and age-appropriate programming

This collaborative model allows us to keep offerings robust while remaining accessible to families.

Leadership & Instructor Stipends
While The Gathering is volunteer-driven, we recognize that consistent leadership and skilled instruction require reliability, preparation, and accountability.

To support this, stipends are provided to leadership and instructors to help cover:

Planning and curriculum preparation

Classroom leadership and instruction

Program coordination and oversight

Administrative and operational responsibilities

These stipends are not salaries, but support roles that require a higher level of commitment and responsibility, ensuring stability and excellence for our students and families.

Our Heart Behind the Model:
This structure allows us to:

Honor the time and expertise of those leading and teaching

Preserve a strong volunteer culture

Maintain affordable membership and program costs

Foster ownership, unity, and shared mission among families

Every role—whether serving, leading, teaching, or supporting—matters deeply.

What Families Can Expect
Families joining The Gathering can expect:

A nurturing, values-centered environment

Clear communication and transparency

Opportunities to serve in meaningful ways

A community that grows stronger through participation