• BIG Teen annual events, including dances, theme (costume) dinner, beach trips, and regular hangouts.
• Multiple monthly field trips, including museums, Alpaca Ranch, Pioneer Days, Snake Farm, DoSeum, and lots more!
• Monthly activities for all ages from K-12. Teens, pre-teens (9-12), and Young Shiners (5-8) each have their own planned activities.
• Nine week sessions of co-op classes, each spring and fall (more below)
• Monthly activities just for parents, including dinners out, workshops and more!
• FLL competitive Robotics teams for ages 9-14.
• Annual Field Day, holiday parties and so much more!
  

• SHINE Annual year runs from June 1-May 31.
• Current members renew in June, and we open to new members July 1.
• We cap at 100 families... so don't wait to join us!
• To join, click the button and complete the form. We'll send you more details and get you connected to an information meeting.

• Membership fees are $75/annually, plus add $5 per ​child.
• Co-op fees are $45/family/semester, plus varying fees ​for specific classes.
• Many events have no additional fees, but some will ​have per-person or family fees.
  

• Co-op runs for 9 weeks every spring and fall.
• You do not have to attend co-op to be an active SHINE family.
• About 50-60 families participate in co-op.
• Classes vary every semester, and are based on what parents sign up to teach!
• One parent must participate, either by teaching or assisting in the classrooms.
• Classes include subjects like PE, drama, math facts, Texas snakes, cooking, science experiments, creative writing, fitness dance and more!

Q. I have a 3-4 year old that needs social activities! Can I join SHINE?

A. To join SHINE, you must have at least one child 5 or older, and in Kindergarten. However, you are welcome to join us on Friday for Park Day before you are eligible to join! Check the calendar on our website for times and locations.

Q. My child is graduating this year. Can they participate in your graduation ceremony?

A. There are several requirements for participation in SHINE graduation. 1) You must be a member of SHINE by August of their senior year, 2) Attend parent meetings and meet all payment deadlines, and 3) Be active in SHINE throughout the year, attending at least one activity 7 out of 12 months.

Q. When does your co-op start, and what are the fees? When can I see the class lists?

A. Co-op runs for 9 weeks each fall (starting in September) and spring (starting in January). The fee is $45/family for the semester. There may be additional class fees, depending on your child's class choices. All classes are parent led and class rosters are published the week prior to registration.

Q. What type of classes can I expect at co-op?

Classes include subjects like PE, drama, math facts, Texas snakes, cooking, science experiments, creative writing, fitness dance and more! It depends on what the parents decide to teach each semester, but we always end up with a fun variety for all ages!

Q. Is there a specific curriculum that you use or recommend?

A. SHINE does not endorse or recommend any curriculum choices. There are many families in SHINE ​and the curriculum choices are wide and varied. Since we are not an academic co-op, our role is to ​support you in finding the best curriculum for your family.

Q. What are the fees to join SHINE?

A. SHINE fees for new members are $75/annually, PLUS $5 per child. A family with 3 children will pay ​$90 for the entire year. Some events, like co-op and field trips may have additional fees.