Many families want to educate their children at home, but would like to have opportunities for expanding curriculum choices or participating in activities normally done as a group. Other families need a place for their children to be constructively engaged while the parents work part time, or simply like the idea of being part of an umbrella group for socialization, fellowship and encouragement.
If any of those describes you or someone you know, Veritas Enrichment may be just the right fit. Veritas has been operating as a group in the Branson area since 2012, and achieved official nonprofit status in 2018, but the capacity for programs, classes and events took a big leap forward when the organization was able to acquire their own building in May of 2024.
Located on Lakeshore Drive just off St. Hwy. 13 in Kimberling City, the building formerly housed the First Baptist Church of Kimberling City which has now moved to a new facility. The large former sanctuary now easily accommodates special group events and more active group classes; when this writer visited, a group was engaged in and obviously enjoying a flags class. Different wings of the building include a variety of classroom sizes, kitchen facilities, plenty of restrooms and space for a library.
Families can opt for a hybrid homeschool program, with the student studying at home two days per week and in group class settings two days per week, a great option for working parents who want to remain in charge of curriculum choices and direct their children’s education. Families can also choose to participate in “Veritas Fridays,” an enrichment and extracurricular day, with selections for pre-primary (3-4, 5-6 years old), primary (7-8, 9-10 years old), and secondary (ages 11 and up). Friday mornings typically follow a schedule of PE, art, and Bible classes; afternoons offer a wealth of opportunities via games, fine arts, practical/applied arts, flags, cheer, debate, biology, comedy writing/improv and much more. A string orchestra was started in 2024, offering beginner and intermediate levels of violin, viola and cello.
The library serves as a wonderful resource and can be a cost savings as parents and students can check out a variety of curriculum and reading enrichment materials. Donations are welcomed as area families complete a course or grade level.
Currently under development is the Learning Center, a five-day daycare which recently underwent a full approvals process for safety and sanitation in order to start accepting ages 2-5 in November, with the goal of being prepared to accept infants in the near future. Katrina Cramer of the Veritas leadership team said the group looks forward to helping meet a real need for childcare facilities in the community. The facility’s location on 3 ½ acres will also allow for planned expansion of outdoor game options.
For many Stone County and Taney County families, Veritas Enrichment might be just what your family needs to round out their homeschooling, adding valuable socialization and group experiences to the biblical concept of parents being the primary persons responsible for their children’s education. Visit https://www.veritasenrichment.com to learn more about schedules, classes, and costs or to request additional information.
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