# Types of Learning Groups Opportunities To see a summary of our LG opportunities including Learning Camps, [Year at a Glance](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vCqja1Gu_FSBoRDBaddrgkWYyRUn2bz0ZunPtWMq0JU/edit?pref=2&pli=1#gid=1470151211) has tabs across the bottom for virtual and all the areas, in which events are organized by city. We invite you to review below the particulars for each type of opportunity we offer location information, as well as information on how using the [waiting pool link and how to apply CC and CC+](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/link/5479#bkmrk-cc-and-cc%2B-waiting-p).
**Learning Groups** **Opportunity** | **Description** | **Family Role** |
[**Learning Camps (LC)**](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/link/5479#bkmrk-learning-camps) (often 1 day short term events) | - Short term group event - Typically single-day learning experiences i.e. Aquarium, Science World Field Trip - Short-term weekly class i.e. writing - Workshops - Camp Bob, or Rocketry - Virtual (usually via Zoom) or Face to Face | - Share learning experiences i.e. pictures, poster, outline, handout, pre and post activities in weekly communication and/or teacher portfolio visit. - Parent accompaniment usually preferred |
[**Community Connection (CC)**](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/link/5479#bkmrk-community-connection) (Significant offering, but NOT full courses) | - Times and duration may vary, but typically a half or full day once a week - 12 -24 weeks - Blend of homeschool and campus flavours - Teacher led classes - Primarily certified teachers with some community/ parent instructors - Homework is sometimes or often assigned depending on the location | - Although primarily drop-off, some parental involvement - Share learning experiences i.e. pictures, poster, outline, handout, pre and post activities in weekly communication and/or portfolio visit to support teacher - Provide CC teacher’s class summaries to support teacher |
[**Community Connection Plus (CC+)**](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/link/5479#bkmrk-community-connection-0) Offers Complete courses | - One full day a week - 30 weeks - Hybrid and face to face classes - HCOS instructors wholly responsible for subject areas taught - Teacher on record and listed in Encom as course teacher (like Online course) - Often 3-4 courses (eg. perhaps S.S., Science, PE, Fine Arts) | - Parent drop off - Parent volunteers are welcome - HCOS teachers cover entire courses, teaching, evaluating and reporting on students - Homework is often assigned and required to fully complete the course |