About
Our Story
Most homeschooling parents want the same thing.
We want our children to enjoy the freedom that homeschooling gives them.
But as time goes by, many of us start asking the same question: where do our children find their friends?
That was our question too.
Our daughter was learning well, but she didn't have a regular group of friends to grow up with.
At first, we didn't think much of it. We assumed we'd figure it out eventually. That friendships would come with time.
But as the years passed, we realized we weren't just looking for activities. We were looking for our people.
Childhood happens only once.
We thought it was just our family. But the more parents we met, the more we realized we weren't alone.
Almost every family had their own version of the same story.
Some couldn't find other homeschoolers nearby. Some only met a few times a year. Everyone was so used to counting months till the next hangout. And nobody ever says, “see you tomorrow”. That’s sad. 🥺💔
Parents felt like they had to organize everything themselves. But who has the time to keep doing that, week after week? HELP
So over the next year, we spent our days meeting families, talking with teens, hosting activities, and learning from every conversation we could.
Little by little, something became clear.
The problem wasn't homeschooling. It was something we now call Social Poverty.
It’s when children don't have enough chances to build healthy relationships, and isolation becomes normal.
The Problem:
Social Poverty
The World We’re Building
Social Poverty isn't solved by a single playdate or a yearly meetup.
Children need repeated time together. That's how strangers become familiar faces, and familiar faces become lifelong friends.
Belonging doesn't happen by accident either.
It grows when children have enough opportunities to live, learn, and laugh together. Every parent would give the world to their children.
So we asked ourselves...
What if we built that world together? What if each family shared a little of their time, so no child has to grow up alone?
Not just a place to learn, but a place to belong. A world filled with adventures, and friendships that grow stronger over time.
Because childhood isn't made of one big moment. It's made of thousands of little ones.
That's the world we're building at Sunnyside.
We hope you’ll be part of it. 🥹
To explore the philosophy behind Sunnyside, read more at sunnyside.ph/soul
Welcome to the Village.
Homeschooling is about so much more than education.
It's about shared values, and growing up surrounded by people who know your name. It’s about joining the same clubs together, and singing birthday songs face-to-face.
We believe every homeschool family deserves one connected journey, and the kind of childhood they'll remember forever.
One Connected System
📅 Calendar
A year-round calendar of meetups, events, trips, and experiences, planned ahead so families can simply show up.
👼🏻 Guardian
Safer online and real-world spaces, thoughtfully designed so families can connect with confidence.
❤️🩹 Lifeline
Confidential support and trusted guidance for families going through difficult seasons.
🛝 Playdate
Simple, parent-led gatherings that make it easier for young homeschoolers to play, explore, and grow up together.
🏡 TinyVill
A digital village where young homeschoolers can explore, and make friends through shared experiences.
💬 Circle
A private space where homeschool families can connect, ask questions, and support one another.
🧊 Superchill
A healthier online culture where homeschoolers can be themselves, without the pressure to perform.
🌏 Atlas
A family support system that helps parents carry less, and enjoy homeschooling with confidence.
🎭 Programs
Chess, theater, music, sports, leadership, and more—helping children discover new and lifelong passions.
🌱 Social Nutrition®
A science-backed framework that helps every child build healthy friendships and meaningful social lives.
🦖 Gigzilla
Real projects, meaningful work, and opportunities that help teens build confidence, skills, and experience.
📚 StudyBuddy
In-person study sessions where teens can learn alongside friends, making schoolwork feel less alone.
This is just the beginning. A whole new world is waiting.
Every Piece Has a Purpose
Social Poverty isn't solved by one event or one activity. It changes when children have enough opportunities to see the same people again and again.
That's why Sunnyside isn't built around a single feature. It's one connected world where every experience helps friendships grow a little stronger.
Hiiii! Welcome to Sunnyside (^︶^)ノ
It's not weird to want more friends ✨
Homeschooling ≠ Lonely 👎 〰️
You Belong Here 🥰❤️🔥
〰️ Let's Hang Out Some More 😭 〰️
Post-Hangout Depression 😫😵💫
3 Hours Is Sooo Shooort 😩🥀💔
Mom, Can I Go? 🥺
But it's Not Thaaaat Far! 🫤
I Wanna Be With My Friends! 😭😤
But My Cousins Are Differeeent 😞
It was so bitiiiin! 😭😖
Is There Anyone Available ?! 😔👀😥
You Don't Get it Dad 😭😫
Meetup Next Next Next Month Yay 🫠😻
What!?? The Meetup Was Cancelled!! Noooooooo!! 😩📉💀
I'll Eat Fish If I have Toooo 😵🐟
Why Do We Always Have to Bring Food? 😑😤
We played UNO for 2 hours. 😒
Weird is Wonderful. 👽🤡🎃🤖🫥
From Loneschool 🧟 to Yourschool 🎢
Sunnyside® is Like School, But Super 🔓🔥
Hiiii! Welcome to Sunnyside (^︶^)ノ It's not weird to want more friends ✨ Homeschooling ≠ Lonely 👎 〰️ You Belong Here 🥰❤️🔥 〰️ Let's Hang Out Some More 😭 〰️ Post-Hangout Depression 😫😵💫 3 Hours Is Sooo Shooort 😩🥀💔 Mom, Can I Go? 🥺 But it's Not Thaaaat Far! 🫤 I Wanna Be With My Friends! 😭😤 But My Cousins Are Differeeent 😞 It was so bitiiiin! 😭😖 Is There Anyone Available ?! 😔👀😥 You Don't Get it Dad 😭😫 Meetup Next Next Next Month Yay 🫠😻 What!?? The Meetup Was Cancelled!! Noooooooo!! 😩📉💀 I'll Eat Fish If I have Toooo 😵🐟 Why Do We Always Have to Bring Food? 😑😤 We played UNO for 2 hours. 😒 Weird is Wonderful. 👽🤡🎃🤖🫥 From Loneschool 🧟 to Yourschool 🎢 Sunnyside® is Like School, But Super 🔓🔥
Hear from our Families 🥰
FAQs
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It started with our own family's homeschooling journey. Along the way, we realized many families were asking the same questions we were. Sunnyside grew from that shared experience.
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Yes. Sunnyside was created by a homeschooling family and continues to be shaped by the families who are part of our community.
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Both. We're building the tools, spaces, and experiences that help homeschoolers find one another—but it's the families themselves who make Sunnyside what it is.
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Homeschooling families who want their children to build real friendships, enjoy meaningful experiences, and grow up as part of a supportive community.
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Absolutely. Whether you host a meetup, volunteer, start a club, share an idea, or simply show up, every family helps make the village stronger.
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The best place to begin is by joining the village. From there, we'll help you discover meetups, programs, events, and other families near you.
Give your kids the childhood they deserve.
✔️ Trusted families | ✔️ Real friendships | ✔️ A place to belong
Access begins with Family Verification
Ways to Unlonely Your Journey
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Circle
The calmer way to connect online
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Meetups
Low-effort, high-connection gatherings
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Events
Seasonal parties, and celebrations.