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GRADES 4th-6th
Please pick three choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice, but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
1st Hour Choices
Bob Ross Inspired Acrylic Painting (6th grade - 12th grade) - $25 - No longer available
Teacher - Erin Brewster
This semester we will be exploring the great works of Bob Ross. Using Acrylic paints we will study some of Bobs works and recreate some of his beautiful landscape paintings. ***This class will be for those that have already taken an acrylics painting class with me and are comfortable with using the different techniques already learned. If you have not been in Miss Erin's classes before you must take the 2nd hour class not this class. Do not sign up for this class if you haven't taken the beginner class you will not be admitted.
Challenge Island (K-8th) together - $50 - No longer available
Teacher - Michelle Peterson
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 1: Disaster Island
In this Challenge Island course, we’ll take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most famous disasters in history! From the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to the sinking of the Titanic to the Great San Francisco Earthquake, you and your tribemates will work together to overcome epic STEAM challenges using only the materials in your treasure chest and the power of your imagination. Here's the locations and topics we plan to visit each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Boston Molasses Disaster
Week 2 (10/7): San Francisco Earthquake
Week 3 (10/21): Mount Vesuvius Eruption
Week 4 (11/11): The Sinking of the Titanic
Week 5 (11/18): Hurricane Harbor
Week 6 (12/2): The Great Chicago Fire
Debate (6th-8th grade only) - $0
Teacher - Kim Davis & Caroline Deloca
Come learn how to truly debate a subject you are passionate about. Learn how to present facts and defend your position with using logic and information. Please understand this class needs children who are mature and will be able to handle sensitive topic matter.
Engineer Academy (3rd-5th only) - $5
Teacher – Amanda Van DeVenter
This class will be based on this book, Engineer Academy. Come explore the career of being an Engineer. Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Book Description: There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Academy-Steve-Martin/dp/1782404465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503024370&sr=8-1&keywords=Engineer+Academy.
Gym - (K-5th) - $0 - No longer available
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
This class will be playing and learning all kinds of gym fundamentals. Come join us! Please bring clean gym shoes.
Intro to Design and Jewelry Making (4th grade - 12th) - $10
Teacher - Jennifer Shuffle
Intro to design & jewelry making (grades 4-12) - learn concepts of design and how to implement them in jewelry projects. Learn how to make basic jewelry.
OH NO! Poetry! (4th-6th grades) - $0 - No longer available
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Oh No, Poetry!!! Is that your attitude towards poetry? Poetry doesn't have to be boring or confusing. Come join us as we explore some different types of poetry, discover some famous ones, and learn some of the aspects of what makes a poem. We will even take a shot at writing some fun
Paracord & Stress Relief Crafts (3rd-7th) - $15
Teacher - Wendy Henn
Paracord Crafts & All types of fun stress relieving crafts. Come join us and learn some new rope tying and all kinds of sensory interesting stress crafts.
Tae Kwon Do (3rd-12th together) - $0
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
Tae Kwon Do will provide the introduction to TKD basics, class will consist of learning blocks, kicks and strikes and beginning forms.
Trick Geography - USA – $15 - No longer available
Teacher – Holly Cheyne
https://www.amazon.com/Trick-Geography-USA-Student-Making-remember/dp/0692670335/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Trick+Geography+USA+student&qid=1629294510&sr=8-2 - Book will be provided by the teacher
“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: USA Student Book is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of US states, capitals, and major bodies of water, mountains, deserts, and plains in just a few weeks. And all with ease and high retention! How does it work? New York looks like a stork, so we trace the dots of a stork drawn inside the state’s border. The capital is Albany, so we circle all the bunnies (Albany) that are running away from the stork (New York). It's THAT easy! Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The snake (Snake River) is coiled around Ida’s hoe (Idaho)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum.
2nd Hour Classes
Acrylic Painting - (6th-12th) - $25
Teacher - Erin Brewster
In this class we will be learning about the wonderful world of acrylics. This semester we will be exploring some of the different painting techniques such as dry brushing, blending, impasto, using a pallet knife along with exploring new acrylic mediums such as glazing mediums and modeling paste. This class is for those interested in learning different techniques to up your acrylic game.
All about Animals - $30
Teacher -Melissa Cleary
This class will go over 6 different animal groups. Reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds and amphibians. Each week a goodie bag will be given to each child filled with craft, a small toy of an animal being discussed in class and printouts/work sheets. In class we will read books do a fun activity and possibly have live animals to view.
Army Base (K-5th)- $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
Ready! Aim! Fire!!! Have fun battling with your army. This class is a creation of one of our former teachers. You are provided plastic army men, Styrofoam, Popsicle sticks, and Lincoln logs and build your base. You are then matched with an opponent and you shoot rubber bands at your opponent to knock down their men. Winner is the one with the most men standing at the end of the match. Scores are kept and a Army Base Champion is declared at the Championships the last day of the semester. Latex allergy students would be highly discouraged from participation.
Card Games & Board Games - $5
Teacher - Jessica Hemphill
Phase 10, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Uno, Scrabble, Bingo - Are these the favorite games in your house? Come join Mrs. Jessica, and play them with friends. Learn new games and have fun.
Charlie Brown Drama - (4th grade - 8th) - $0
Teacher - Amanda Bendixen
Are you feeling Curious? Confident? Somber? Romantic? Depressed? Exuberant? Nonchalant? Join us as we learn to express feelings dramatically like Charlie Brown and his friends, and we will put together a Peanuts skit to share at the end of the semester! We need at least 2 boys to sign up for this class in order for the class to run.
Challenge Island II (K-8th) together - $50
Teacher - Michelle Peterson
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 2: World Tour Island
In this Challenge Island course, students visit a different destination in the world each week, learn about its history and geography, and then build challenges which allow them to experiment with a variety of STEAM topics. Here’s the fun destinations we plan to travel to each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Paris France Eiffel Tower
Week 2 (10/7): Antarctic Iceberg Penguin Race
Week 3 (10/21): African Animal Safari
Week 4 (11/11): Rio de Janeiro Maracana Stadium
Week 5 (11/18): Tel Aviv Water Pipeline
Week 6 (12/2): Sydney Harbor Bridge
Crafts Class - $5
Teacher - Amy Bennington
Come make crafts of all types. Child must be able to cut, glue and willing to participate in messy art projects. Don't wear your Sunday best to this class as it may never look the same when you depart. We do our best to provide smocks but we can't guarantee you won't get messy. Limit of ten students.
**Hand Sewing - $0 - No Longer available
Teacher - Debra Saul
This class will be offered based on popularity against Geneology; whichever class gets the most interest will be the class to run. If both classes are showing equal interest we will do our best to have another teacher shift into one of the spots. Each student will need sewing needles, dual duty spool of thread, and a pair of scissors.
**Geneology (6th grade only) - $0
Teacher - Deb Saul
**This class is being offered based on popularity against hand sewing, whichever class gets the most interest will be the class to run. It both classes show equal interest we will do our best to recruit a new teacher. Learning your family tree by tracing your ancestors through history. Come enjoy learning about your past heritage and family. We will use computers to research and track some of our heritage.
Intro to Cooking (4th-6th) - $30 - No Longer available
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
Learn the basics of cooking, cutting, preparing a table. A recipe will be given to the class and they will prepare the recipe and EAT! This class is always a hit and our teacher bring a great balance of well-loved recipes along with some ethnic creations as well. Join us for Intro to Cooking.
Meet Caroline - American Girl - $5 - No Longer available
Teacher - Lisa Brown
American Girl History: Meet Caroline What was life like as the daughter of a Naval Captain during The War of 1812? We'll read Caroline's story, do crafts & other fun activities to find out!
Michigan History (3rd-5th) - $6 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Angela Hamilton
Michigan History is a class typically studied in the 4th grade in school. How did Michigan get its name? Who were the first settlers? What does our state flag look like? Come find out and explore all the amazing stuff our state has to offer. Snacks and hands on activities will accompany our class each week.
Stretching & HIIT Fitness (3rd-12th combined) - $0 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Meghan Kurdziel
Come and have fun with exercise and fitness! We will be focusing on learning HITT: High Intensity Interval Training and yoga/stretching moves. Each class will also incorporate a discussion on nutrition along with a yummy, (but healthy!) snack. A yoga mat will be required for floor work. They can be purchased at a wide variety of places including Five Below for $5.00. Please wear gym clothes and gym shoes each week. Gym clothes can be changed into before class and gym shoes are necessary. Be prepared to be sweatty!! Gym clothes must be changed out of before the next class.
Survival Skills - $15
Teacher - Cliff & Jeannie Marriott
We will be exploring all the fun stuff that comes with the wilderness. This class will be based on the fun schooling journal Adventure Handbook Survival Guide and Science Journal. We will discuss poisonous plants, how to build a shelter, different emergency scenarious, how to make a fire and just have some fun. We will be outside as much as possible so please dress accordingly.
THIRD HOUR
Art Hub for Kids - $15
Teacher - Aurora Bendixen
We will be learning with this website. https://www.artforkidshub.com/. Learn to draw, shading, using markers, pencils etc. If you are looking for a little creative outlet and some art lessons this will be the class for you.
Advanced Knitting (4th grade and up) - $0 - No Longer Available
(supplies to be purchased ahead of time and items brought the first week)
**class is limited to eight.
Teacher - Theresa Berg
You must have a knitting experience or taken last years class for this particular semester. We will be building on the basics that we learned last time. You will need to obtain or borrow these materials before hometeam to be ready to go the first week. A size 7 Knitting needle (wood, metal or plastic - your preferance) purchase from Amazon, Jo Ann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby or Michaels, I have included a link for convenience. Also will need to obtain a skein of 100% cotton knitting yarn. Link also provided for convenience.
https://www.amazon.com/Boye-3216328007WA-Anodized-Aluminum-Knitting/dp/B07KH1GT26/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=knitting+needle+size+7&qid=1609959579&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/Lily-Sugar-Cream-Original-Ombre/dp/B000QHGVMS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2L0WMU6AYI9HR&dchild=1&keywords=100%25+cotton+knitting+yarn&qid=1609959698&sprefix=100%25+cotton+knitting+%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNVNNRVRFQ01BWElNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAzNDE4QTA1SlBSOU1SVTNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNTE5MjExREowNktUODFXT1g1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Christmas Workshop (3rd-6th only) - $25 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
Dodgeball (6th-12th grade together) - $5
Teacher - Jonathan Wagner
Who doesn't love Dodgeball? Come join your friends to make up a team and have a tournament each week. Can you be the champs for all six weeks? You must be willing to play each week and you must have gym shoes no street shoes on the gym floor. Sixth graders must be very athletic as to not be taken out by the older kids. Please remember maturity matters too. Sitting out is not an option so you must be willing to participate.
Essential Oils (3rd-6th) - $30 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Linda McKinney
In this fun class we will be exploring the beautiful world of essential oils and how we can use them in our everyday life. Some projects on the list this semester include, roller balls, dryer balls, diffuser bracelet or necklace, chapstick and a homemade PooPourri and rice neck warmers. Along with these projects we will look at each oil used and some of the benefits each oil offers.
Historical Conquest (5th grade and up - students must be fluent readers and good with strategy) – $15/$4
*returning students with no cards needed will only be charged $4 but must be noted on the registration form
Teacher – Tammy Foster
Historical Conquest™ is a unique and exciting card game in which players create personalized societies of heroes, villains, leaders, assassins, disasters, armies, and more from history and battle them against one another. Each card is complete with fantastic illustrations and intriguing summaries of people, places, and events from history. The abilities of each card used in the game relate to the abilities these individuals had during their lives. Due to the diversity of the cards, the possibilities are endless!
With the onslaught of video games and television, many young people have lost interest in learning. The words and lessons of the heroes of the past have lost their flavor for our youth. Historical Conquest™ was created with the mission to bring history back into the lives of children through exciting gameplay. The game entices youth to learn more through fascinating descriptions of historical events, peoples, and places as they engage in epic battles and heroic adventures. ***Class cost includes a starter pack for each player, if this is not needed the cost will be $4 but must be noted on the registration packet.
Make Your Tumbler (6th-12th) - $35
Teacher - Erin Brewster
We will be making a beautiful stained glass style glitter tumbler. Kids will be able to choose from a few different Designs. You will be contacted before co-op begins with your options. We will be utilizing a "paint by number" technique. Everyone will receive a 22oz prepped double walled stainless steel tumbler. We will use high quality polyester glitter and other supplies needed. We will work on completing the cup over the course of 5 weeks. The cups will be epoxied off site and returned on the 6th week.
Mock Trial (6th-8th) - $0
Teacher - Kim Davis & Caroline Deloca
Mock trial: students learn about the judicial system by acting out certain roles. Please understand this class needs children who are mature and will be able to handle sensitive topic matter. This class needs 12 students to run to fill all the positions in a mock trial. Will you be part of the jury, or the judge, or the defendant?
Spelling w/ a side of Grammar (5th-7th only) - $7 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Melissa Smith
This class is designed for students who struggle with spelling and grammar to better understand basic spelling concepts and grammatical rules and apply them to their writing. This class is based on the Orton-Gilligham / Barton Tutoring method which is a sequential, rule based approach to teaching reading and writing. Each week we will learn a new spelling rule, a few sight words, and put those skills to use. We will also occasionally learn a grammatical rule. Once the rule is taught in class, we will practice using that rule in a game or activity and then use that rule in writing. Techniques to master sight words will be taught as well as how to break words into syllables and identify prefixes and suffixes. We will also identify nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, contractions, synonyms, and homophones. Students will be expected to come to class prepared with the class notebook and a pencil. Students will be expected to review what has been covered at home and complete the weekly homework.
Square Dancing (6th grade only) - $0
Teacher - Amanda Bendixen
Swing your partner round and round! Join us for exercise and fun as we learn some of the fundamentals of square dancing. No experience necessary.
Tuttle Twin - $10 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Shannon Dove
This class will cover a few of the Tuttle Twin adventures books. These books cover all sorts of American ideals and values. Freedom principles are needed in this tumultuous time and starting the kids off young is essential. Check the books out here. www.Tuttletwins.com. We are hoping to cover one book each week. We will read the book in class and do some fun activities to cement the information into the kiddos.
You Are Beautiful - $20
Teacher - Jessica Strathres
This class will teach young girls how to style their hair and to learn about their inner beauty from God. This class will offer insight from the Bible on inner beauty. The goal will be to encourage self-esteem and kindness while learning simple and fun hair styling techniques.
GRADES 4th-6th
Please pick three choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice, but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
1st Hour Choices
Bob Ross Inspired Acrylic Painting (6th grade - 12th grade) - $25 - No longer available
Teacher - Erin Brewster
This semester we will be exploring the great works of Bob Ross. Using Acrylic paints we will study some of Bobs works and recreate some of his beautiful landscape paintings. ***This class will be for those that have already taken an acrylics painting class with me and are comfortable with using the different techniques already learned. If you have not been in Miss Erin's classes before you must take the 2nd hour class not this class. Do not sign up for this class if you haven't taken the beginner class you will not be admitted.
Challenge Island (K-8th) together - $50 - No longer available
Teacher - Michelle Peterson
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 1: Disaster Island
In this Challenge Island course, we’ll take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most famous disasters in history! From the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to the sinking of the Titanic to the Great San Francisco Earthquake, you and your tribemates will work together to overcome epic STEAM challenges using only the materials in your treasure chest and the power of your imagination. Here's the locations and topics we plan to visit each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Boston Molasses Disaster
Week 2 (10/7): San Francisco Earthquake
Week 3 (10/21): Mount Vesuvius Eruption
Week 4 (11/11): The Sinking of the Titanic
Week 5 (11/18): Hurricane Harbor
Week 6 (12/2): The Great Chicago Fire
Debate (6th-8th grade only) - $0
Teacher - Kim Davis & Caroline Deloca
Come learn how to truly debate a subject you are passionate about. Learn how to present facts and defend your position with using logic and information. Please understand this class needs children who are mature and will be able to handle sensitive topic matter.
Engineer Academy (3rd-5th only) - $5
Teacher – Amanda Van DeVenter
This class will be based on this book, Engineer Academy. Come explore the career of being an Engineer. Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Book Description: There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Academy-Steve-Martin/dp/1782404465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503024370&sr=8-1&keywords=Engineer+Academy.
Gym - (K-5th) - $0 - No longer available
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
This class will be playing and learning all kinds of gym fundamentals. Come join us! Please bring clean gym shoes.
Intro to Design and Jewelry Making (4th grade - 12th) - $10
Teacher - Jennifer Shuffle
Intro to design & jewelry making (grades 4-12) - learn concepts of design and how to implement them in jewelry projects. Learn how to make basic jewelry.
OH NO! Poetry! (4th-6th grades) - $0 - No longer available
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Oh No, Poetry!!! Is that your attitude towards poetry? Poetry doesn't have to be boring or confusing. Come join us as we explore some different types of poetry, discover some famous ones, and learn some of the aspects of what makes a poem. We will even take a shot at writing some fun
Paracord & Stress Relief Crafts (3rd-7th) - $15
Teacher - Wendy Henn
Paracord Crafts & All types of fun stress relieving crafts. Come join us and learn some new rope tying and all kinds of sensory interesting stress crafts.
Tae Kwon Do (3rd-12th together) - $0
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
Tae Kwon Do will provide the introduction to TKD basics, class will consist of learning blocks, kicks and strikes and beginning forms.
Trick Geography - USA – $15 - No longer available
Teacher – Holly Cheyne
https://www.amazon.com/Trick-Geography-USA-Student-Making-remember/dp/0692670335/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Trick+Geography+USA+student&qid=1629294510&sr=8-2 - Book will be provided by the teacher
“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: USA Student Book is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of US states, capitals, and major bodies of water, mountains, deserts, and plains in just a few weeks. And all with ease and high retention! How does it work? New York looks like a stork, so we trace the dots of a stork drawn inside the state’s border. The capital is Albany, so we circle all the bunnies (Albany) that are running away from the stork (New York). It's THAT easy! Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The snake (Snake River) is coiled around Ida’s hoe (Idaho)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum.
2nd Hour Classes
Acrylic Painting - (6th-12th) - $25
Teacher - Erin Brewster
In this class we will be learning about the wonderful world of acrylics. This semester we will be exploring some of the different painting techniques such as dry brushing, blending, impasto, using a pallet knife along with exploring new acrylic mediums such as glazing mediums and modeling paste. This class is for those interested in learning different techniques to up your acrylic game.
All about Animals - $30
Teacher -Melissa Cleary
This class will go over 6 different animal groups. Reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds and amphibians. Each week a goodie bag will be given to each child filled with craft, a small toy of an animal being discussed in class and printouts/work sheets. In class we will read books do a fun activity and possibly have live animals to view.
Army Base (K-5th)- $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
Ready! Aim! Fire!!! Have fun battling with your army. This class is a creation of one of our former teachers. You are provided plastic army men, Styrofoam, Popsicle sticks, and Lincoln logs and build your base. You are then matched with an opponent and you shoot rubber bands at your opponent to knock down their men. Winner is the one with the most men standing at the end of the match. Scores are kept and a Army Base Champion is declared at the Championships the last day of the semester. Latex allergy students would be highly discouraged from participation.
Card Games & Board Games - $5
Teacher - Jessica Hemphill
Phase 10, Catan, Ticket to Ride, Uno, Scrabble, Bingo - Are these the favorite games in your house? Come join Mrs. Jessica, and play them with friends. Learn new games and have fun.
Charlie Brown Drama - (4th grade - 8th) - $0
Teacher - Amanda Bendixen
Are you feeling Curious? Confident? Somber? Romantic? Depressed? Exuberant? Nonchalant? Join us as we learn to express feelings dramatically like Charlie Brown and his friends, and we will put together a Peanuts skit to share at the end of the semester! We need at least 2 boys to sign up for this class in order for the class to run.
Challenge Island II (K-8th) together - $50
Teacher - Michelle Peterson
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 2: World Tour Island
In this Challenge Island course, students visit a different destination in the world each week, learn about its history and geography, and then build challenges which allow them to experiment with a variety of STEAM topics. Here’s the fun destinations we plan to travel to each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Paris France Eiffel Tower
Week 2 (10/7): Antarctic Iceberg Penguin Race
Week 3 (10/21): African Animal Safari
Week 4 (11/11): Rio de Janeiro Maracana Stadium
Week 5 (11/18): Tel Aviv Water Pipeline
Week 6 (12/2): Sydney Harbor Bridge
Crafts Class - $5
Teacher - Amy Bennington
Come make crafts of all types. Child must be able to cut, glue and willing to participate in messy art projects. Don't wear your Sunday best to this class as it may never look the same when you depart. We do our best to provide smocks but we can't guarantee you won't get messy. Limit of ten students.
**Hand Sewing - $0 - No Longer available
Teacher - Debra Saul
This class will be offered based on popularity against Geneology; whichever class gets the most interest will be the class to run. If both classes are showing equal interest we will do our best to have another teacher shift into one of the spots. Each student will need sewing needles, dual duty spool of thread, and a pair of scissors.
**Geneology (6th grade only) - $0
Teacher - Deb Saul
**This class is being offered based on popularity against hand sewing, whichever class gets the most interest will be the class to run. It both classes show equal interest we will do our best to recruit a new teacher. Learning your family tree by tracing your ancestors through history. Come enjoy learning about your past heritage and family. We will use computers to research and track some of our heritage.
Intro to Cooking (4th-6th) - $30 - No Longer available
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
Learn the basics of cooking, cutting, preparing a table. A recipe will be given to the class and they will prepare the recipe and EAT! This class is always a hit and our teacher bring a great balance of well-loved recipes along with some ethnic creations as well. Join us for Intro to Cooking.
Meet Caroline - American Girl - $5 - No Longer available
Teacher - Lisa Brown
American Girl History: Meet Caroline What was life like as the daughter of a Naval Captain during The War of 1812? We'll read Caroline's story, do crafts & other fun activities to find out!
Michigan History (3rd-5th) - $6 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Angela Hamilton
Michigan History is a class typically studied in the 4th grade in school. How did Michigan get its name? Who were the first settlers? What does our state flag look like? Come find out and explore all the amazing stuff our state has to offer. Snacks and hands on activities will accompany our class each week.
Stretching & HIIT Fitness (3rd-12th combined) - $0 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Meghan Kurdziel
Come and have fun with exercise and fitness! We will be focusing on learning HITT: High Intensity Interval Training and yoga/stretching moves. Each class will also incorporate a discussion on nutrition along with a yummy, (but healthy!) snack. A yoga mat will be required for floor work. They can be purchased at a wide variety of places including Five Below for $5.00. Please wear gym clothes and gym shoes each week. Gym clothes can be changed into before class and gym shoes are necessary. Be prepared to be sweatty!! Gym clothes must be changed out of before the next class.
Survival Skills - $15
Teacher - Cliff & Jeannie Marriott
We will be exploring all the fun stuff that comes with the wilderness. This class will be based on the fun schooling journal Adventure Handbook Survival Guide and Science Journal. We will discuss poisonous plants, how to build a shelter, different emergency scenarious, how to make a fire and just have some fun. We will be outside as much as possible so please dress accordingly.
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Art Hub for Kids - $15
Teacher - Aurora Bendixen
We will be learning with this website. https://www.artforkidshub.com/. Learn to draw, shading, using markers, pencils etc. If you are looking for a little creative outlet and some art lessons this will be the class for you.
Advanced Knitting (4th grade and up) - $0 - No Longer Available
(supplies to be purchased ahead of time and items brought the first week)
**class is limited to eight.
Teacher - Theresa Berg
You must have a knitting experience or taken last years class for this particular semester. We will be building on the basics that we learned last time. You will need to obtain or borrow these materials before hometeam to be ready to go the first week. A size 7 Knitting needle (wood, metal or plastic - your preferance) purchase from Amazon, Jo Ann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby or Michaels, I have included a link for convenience. Also will need to obtain a skein of 100% cotton knitting yarn. Link also provided for convenience.
https://www.amazon.com/Boye-3216328007WA-Anodized-Aluminum-Knitting/dp/B07KH1GT26/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=knitting+needle+size+7&qid=1609959579&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/Lily-Sugar-Cream-Original-Ombre/dp/B000QHGVMS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2L0WMU6AYI9HR&dchild=1&keywords=100%25+cotton+knitting+yarn&qid=1609959698&sprefix=100%25+cotton+knitting+%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNVNNRVRFQ01BWElNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAzNDE4QTA1SlBSOU1SVTNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNTE5MjExREowNktUODFXT1g1JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Christmas Workshop (3rd-6th only) - $25 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
Dodgeball (6th-12th grade together) - $5
Teacher - Jonathan Wagner
Who doesn't love Dodgeball? Come join your friends to make up a team and have a tournament each week. Can you be the champs for all six weeks? You must be willing to play each week and you must have gym shoes no street shoes on the gym floor. Sixth graders must be very athletic as to not be taken out by the older kids. Please remember maturity matters too. Sitting out is not an option so you must be willing to participate.
Essential Oils (3rd-6th) - $30 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Linda McKinney
In this fun class we will be exploring the beautiful world of essential oils and how we can use them in our everyday life. Some projects on the list this semester include, roller balls, dryer balls, diffuser bracelet or necklace, chapstick and a homemade PooPourri and rice neck warmers. Along with these projects we will look at each oil used and some of the benefits each oil offers.
Historical Conquest (5th grade and up - students must be fluent readers and good with strategy) – $15/$4
*returning students with no cards needed will only be charged $4 but must be noted on the registration form
Teacher – Tammy Foster
Historical Conquest™ is a unique and exciting card game in which players create personalized societies of heroes, villains, leaders, assassins, disasters, armies, and more from history and battle them against one another. Each card is complete with fantastic illustrations and intriguing summaries of people, places, and events from history. The abilities of each card used in the game relate to the abilities these individuals had during their lives. Due to the diversity of the cards, the possibilities are endless!
With the onslaught of video games and television, many young people have lost interest in learning. The words and lessons of the heroes of the past have lost their flavor for our youth. Historical Conquest™ was created with the mission to bring history back into the lives of children through exciting gameplay. The game entices youth to learn more through fascinating descriptions of historical events, peoples, and places as they engage in epic battles and heroic adventures. ***Class cost includes a starter pack for each player, if this is not needed the cost will be $4 but must be noted on the registration packet.
Make Your Tumbler (6th-12th) - $35
Teacher - Erin Brewster
We will be making a beautiful stained glass style glitter tumbler. Kids will be able to choose from a few different Designs. You will be contacted before co-op begins with your options. We will be utilizing a "paint by number" technique. Everyone will receive a 22oz prepped double walled stainless steel tumbler. We will use high quality polyester glitter and other supplies needed. We will work on completing the cup over the course of 5 weeks. The cups will be epoxied off site and returned on the 6th week.
Mock Trial (6th-8th) - $0
Teacher - Kim Davis & Caroline Deloca
Mock trial: students learn about the judicial system by acting out certain roles. Please understand this class needs children who are mature and will be able to handle sensitive topic matter. This class needs 12 students to run to fill all the positions in a mock trial. Will you be part of the jury, or the judge, or the defendant?
Spelling w/ a side of Grammar (5th-7th only) - $7 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Melissa Smith
This class is designed for students who struggle with spelling and grammar to better understand basic spelling concepts and grammatical rules and apply them to their writing. This class is based on the Orton-Gilligham / Barton Tutoring method which is a sequential, rule based approach to teaching reading and writing. Each week we will learn a new spelling rule, a few sight words, and put those skills to use. We will also occasionally learn a grammatical rule. Once the rule is taught in class, we will practice using that rule in a game or activity and then use that rule in writing. Techniques to master sight words will be taught as well as how to break words into syllables and identify prefixes and suffixes. We will also identify nouns, adjectives, pronouns, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, contractions, synonyms, and homophones. Students will be expected to come to class prepared with the class notebook and a pencil. Students will be expected to review what has been covered at home and complete the weekly homework.
Square Dancing (6th grade only) - $0
Teacher - Amanda Bendixen
Swing your partner round and round! Join us for exercise and fun as we learn some of the fundamentals of square dancing. No experience necessary.
Tuttle Twin - $10 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Shannon Dove
This class will cover a few of the Tuttle Twin adventures books. These books cover all sorts of American ideals and values. Freedom principles are needed in this tumultuous time and starting the kids off young is essential. Check the books out here. www.Tuttletwins.com. We are hoping to cover one book each week. We will read the book in class and do some fun activities to cement the information into the kiddos.
You Are Beautiful - $20
Teacher - Jessica Strathres
This class will teach young girls how to style their hair and to learn about their inner beauty from God. This class will offer insight from the Bible on inner beauty. The goal will be to encourage self-esteem and kindness while learning simple and fun hair styling techniques.