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UPPER ELEMENTARY
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
Beginning Crochet - $10 (6th-12th grades) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Kim Donovan - Assistant Skilled Teacher Needed
Come learn some basic stitches, you will be provided with yarn and a needle to make beginning projects.
Challenge Island (K-6th combined) - $60 – minimum of 12 students required to run! - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Michelle Peterson - Outside Teacher
Theme: Monsters & Myths Island
Description: In this special Challenge Island series, prepare to enter an enchanted island filled with mythological monsters, legendary creatures, and things that go bump in the night. You and your friends will take on engineering challenges from Godzilla to Dragons to Medusa to Mummies to and more! This is a STEAMtastic adventure that only Challenge Island could dream up; it's a perfect class for smart & curious kids who enjoy STEAM and creating cool stuff, with just a little bit of scariness thrown in for good measure!
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where kids 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 "STEAM Teams" to solve our challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Themes and Learnings for each week:
Week 1: Mythological Monster Fly Zone (Greek mythology, Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, teambuilding steps)
Week 2: Godzilla Golf (Japanese culture, computer-generated imagery, pagodas)
Week 3: Dragon Mountain Roller Coasters (dragons, potential energy, kinetic energy)
Week 4: Medusa's Pet Rock Playground (Medusa legend, simple machines)
Week 5: Mummy Pyramid (hieroglyphics, pyramids, mummies)
Week 6: Monster Truck Wreckin' Arena (monster trucks, velocity, wheel & axle)
Exploring Drama - $0 (4th-12th combined)
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Do you already enjoy acting and would love an opportunity to learn more skills? Maybe you have always wanted to be in a play but unsure how to play a part? In this class we are going to explore acting. We will experiment with different types of acting including; traditional from a script, pantomime (acting without words) improve (acting from a general outline). We will also investigate other forms of performance (such as having a ventriloquist teach us a bit of ventriloquism).
Escape Room - $10 - (3rd-6th only)
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
By creating an Escape Room in the classroom, you can offer them a new, innovative and challenging environment that will allow them to play as a team. By cooperating, they will be able to participate in their own way in solving the puzzles. Students will be able to use their skills and knowledge to help the group.
Geography Fair (3rd-12th grades combined) - $10
Teacher - Katy Guzek/Nicole Pringle
In this class we will be doing a geography fair of the national parks. We will research them and create a storyboard of the parks. We will present the information to Hometeam members at the end of the semester. These will also be able to be submitted into the Oakland County Fair summer 2024.
Think! Team Challenge (2nd-5th) - $10
Teacher - Kathy Ratliff
Each week students will receive building material and project specifications without any instructions on "how" to do it. They will have to use their brain muscles in order to "build" their assigned construction pieces.
2nd Hour Classes
**Girls of the Bible - $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Tiffany Main
**This class is being offered based on popularity against Astronaut Academy (K-2). Whichever class shows the most interest, will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, we will try to find a teacher to run both classes.
In a world that is screaming at our girls what they should be, let’s look at what the Bible says about who they are in God’s eyes! (Loved, chosen, purpose filled, brave, etc). The Bible is filled with lovely, real, and inspiring examples of ladies who teach us all about being girls for God. Each week, we will focus on a different topic (such a loyalty, courage, and wisdom) and a lady or ladies in the Bible whose life reflected that quality. You can also expect plenty of hands on activities and likely some snacks to go with the weekly theme.
Gym - $0 (K-5th only)
Teacher - Andrea Nelson/ Sean Donovan
Children will be using both small and large muscle groups, helping them to develop their gross motor skills. We will be playing different games, practicing balancing, stretching, running, hopping, skipping and jumping. Students will be learning to listen, follow directions, take turns, strengthen muscles and practice good sportsmanship. Please dress for indoor or outdoor gym and wear tennis shoes.
Polymer Clay - (K-4th grades) - $30
Teacher - Grace Kim
Polymer clay is a super fun medium that is easy to learn and very versatile in what you can create! We can make pins, magnets, earrings, keychains, and more! Let’s create awesome things together with polymer clay!
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.
Think! Team Challenge (6th-12th) - $10
Teacher - Kathy Ratliff
Each week students will receive building material and project specifications without any instructions on "how" to do it. They will have to use their brain muscles in order to "build" their assigned construction pieces.
THIRD HOUR
Ancient History - $10 (3rd-6th only)
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Ancient History Come explore the world of BC. Each week we will be studying a different civilization from long ago. Come explore the ancient world with maps, crafts, activities and more
**Arts & Crafts - $25 (4th-6th grades) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Andrea Nelson
**This class is being offered based on popularity against Down on the Farm (4th-6th). Whichever class shows the most interest, will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, we will try to find a teacher to run both classes.
Children will be developing their fine motor skills and taping into their creative side. We will be drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, beading, mixing different materials together to create their masterpiece and a couple of edible crafts too.
Basic Cooking Skills (3rd-6th) - $35
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 brings a great balance of well-loved recipes along with some cultural creations as well.
Crossfit - $5 - (K-12 combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Anna Campbell
This is an oldie that is making a comeback thanks to Miss Anna returning to Hometeam this year. She will make your children sweat and sleep well on Tuesday nights. She gained experience by helping with Dignified Crossfit classes before teaching the class herself. She does a great job, and we are excited to have her back! Children should wear workout appropriate gear including tennis shoes. They are given time to change before class!
**Down on the Farm - $15 (4th-6th grades)
Teacher - Andrea Nelson
**This class is being offered based on popularity against Down on the Farm (4th-6th). Whichever class shows the most interest, will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, we will try to find a teacher to run both classes.
Down on the farm teaches about each individual animal. What they are called, male, female and baby. Learning what it takes to properly take care of each animal. What is there physical characteristics that makes them unique. What is there nutritional needs and other farm related concerns. We will be doing some coloring pages, crafts, short stories and maybe even a surprise live animal visitors.
Escape Room - $10 - (6th-8th only)
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
By creating an Escape Room in the classroom, you can offer them a new, innovative and challenging environment that will allow them to play as a team. By cooperating, they will be able to participate in their own way in solving the puzzles. Students will be able to use their skills and knowledge to help the group.
Polymer Clay - (5th-12th grades) - $30- NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Grace Kim
Polymer clay is a super fun medium that is easy to learn and very versatile in what you can create! We can make pins, magnets, earrings, keychains, and more! Let’s create awesome things together with polymer clay!
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
Beginning Crochet - $10 (6th-12th grades) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Kim Donovan - Assistant Skilled Teacher Needed
Come learn some basic stitches, you will be provided with yarn and a needle to make beginning projects.
Challenge Island (K-6th combined) - $60 – minimum of 12 students required to run! - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Michelle Peterson - Outside Teacher
Theme: Monsters & Myths Island
Description: In this special Challenge Island series, prepare to enter an enchanted island filled with mythological monsters, legendary creatures, and things that go bump in the night. You and your friends will take on engineering challenges from Godzilla to Dragons to Medusa to Mummies to and more! This is a STEAMtastic adventure that only Challenge Island could dream up; it's a perfect class for smart & curious kids who enjoy STEAM and creating cool stuff, with just a little bit of scariness thrown in for good measure!
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where kids 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 "STEAM Teams" to solve our challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Themes and Learnings for each week:
Week 1: Mythological Monster Fly Zone (Greek mythology, Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, teambuilding steps)
Week 2: Godzilla Golf (Japanese culture, computer-generated imagery, pagodas)
Week 3: Dragon Mountain Roller Coasters (dragons, potential energy, kinetic energy)
Week 4: Medusa's Pet Rock Playground (Medusa legend, simple machines)
Week 5: Mummy Pyramid (hieroglyphics, pyramids, mummies)
Week 6: Monster Truck Wreckin' Arena (monster trucks, velocity, wheel & axle)
Exploring Drama - $0 (4th-12th combined)
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Do you already enjoy acting and would love an opportunity to learn more skills? Maybe you have always wanted to be in a play but unsure how to play a part? In this class we are going to explore acting. We will experiment with different types of acting including; traditional from a script, pantomime (acting without words) improve (acting from a general outline). We will also investigate other forms of performance (such as having a ventriloquist teach us a bit of ventriloquism).
Escape Room - $10 - (3rd-6th only)
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
By creating an Escape Room in the classroom, you can offer them a new, innovative and challenging environment that will allow them to play as a team. By cooperating, they will be able to participate in their own way in solving the puzzles. Students will be able to use their skills and knowledge to help the group.
Geography Fair (3rd-12th grades combined) - $10
Teacher - Katy Guzek/Nicole Pringle
In this class we will be doing a geography fair of the national parks. We will research them and create a storyboard of the parks. We will present the information to Hometeam members at the end of the semester. These will also be able to be submitted into the Oakland County Fair summer 2024.
Think! Team Challenge (2nd-5th) - $10
Teacher - Kathy Ratliff
Each week students will receive building material and project specifications without any instructions on "how" to do it. They will have to use their brain muscles in order to "build" their assigned construction pieces.
2nd Hour Classes
**Girls of the Bible - $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Tiffany Main
**This class is being offered based on popularity against Astronaut Academy (K-2). Whichever class shows the most interest, will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, we will try to find a teacher to run both classes.
In a world that is screaming at our girls what they should be, let’s look at what the Bible says about who they are in God’s eyes! (Loved, chosen, purpose filled, brave, etc). The Bible is filled with lovely, real, and inspiring examples of ladies who teach us all about being girls for God. Each week, we will focus on a different topic (such a loyalty, courage, and wisdom) and a lady or ladies in the Bible whose life reflected that quality. You can also expect plenty of hands on activities and likely some snacks to go with the weekly theme.
Gym - $0 (K-5th only)
Teacher - Andrea Nelson/ Sean Donovan
Children will be using both small and large muscle groups, helping them to develop their gross motor skills. We will be playing different games, practicing balancing, stretching, running, hopping, skipping and jumping. Students will be learning to listen, follow directions, take turns, strengthen muscles and practice good sportsmanship. Please dress for indoor or outdoor gym and wear tennis shoes.
Polymer Clay - (K-4th grades) - $30
Teacher - Grace Kim
Polymer clay is a super fun medium that is easy to learn and very versatile in what you can create! We can make pins, magnets, earrings, keychains, and more! Let’s create awesome things together with polymer clay!
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.
Think! Team Challenge (6th-12th) - $10
Teacher - Kathy Ratliff
Each week students will receive building material and project specifications without any instructions on "how" to do it. They will have to use their brain muscles in order to "build" their assigned construction pieces.
THIRD HOUR
Ancient History - $10 (3rd-6th only)
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Ancient History Come explore the world of BC. Each week we will be studying a different civilization from long ago. Come explore the ancient world with maps, crafts, activities and more
**Arts & Crafts - $25 (4th-6th grades) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Andrea Nelson
**This class is being offered based on popularity against Down on the Farm (4th-6th). Whichever class shows the most interest, will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, we will try to find a teacher to run both classes.
Children will be developing their fine motor skills and taping into their creative side. We will be drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, beading, mixing different materials together to create their masterpiece and a couple of edible crafts too.
Basic Cooking Skills (3rd-6th) - $35
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 brings a great balance of well-loved recipes along with some cultural creations as well.
Crossfit - $5 - (K-12 combined) - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Anna Campbell
This is an oldie that is making a comeback thanks to Miss Anna returning to Hometeam this year. She will make your children sweat and sleep well on Tuesday nights. She gained experience by helping with Dignified Crossfit classes before teaching the class herself. She does a great job, and we are excited to have her back! Children should wear workout appropriate gear including tennis shoes. They are given time to change before class!
**Down on the Farm - $15 (4th-6th grades)
Teacher - Andrea Nelson
**This class is being offered based on popularity against Down on the Farm (4th-6th). Whichever class shows the most interest, will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, we will try to find a teacher to run both classes.
Down on the farm teaches about each individual animal. What they are called, male, female and baby. Learning what it takes to properly take care of each animal. What is there physical characteristics that makes them unique. What is there nutritional needs and other farm related concerns. We will be doing some coloring pages, crafts, short stories and maybe even a surprise live animal visitors.
Escape Room - $10 - (6th-8th only)
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
By creating an Escape Room in the classroom, you can offer them a new, innovative and challenging environment that will allow them to play as a team. By cooperating, they will be able to participate in their own way in solving the puzzles. Students will be able to use their skills and knowledge to help the group.
Polymer Clay - (5th-12th grades) - $30- NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Grace Kim
Polymer clay is a super fun medium that is easy to learn and very versatile in what you can create! We can make pins, magnets, earrings, keychains, and more! Let’s create awesome things together with polymer clay!