Homeschool Services
What are the needs of your homeschooled children?
Are you new to Homeschooling because of unforeseen circumstances, like Covid-19? Or an experienced Homeschool family with a grasp on your needs? Either scenario can benefit from our mentoring and classes.
Our Homeschool program offers (1) Learning Groups, where we offer teacher assistance with the curriculum you and/or your co-op have chosen for your child(ren) and (2) Content Classes, such as Science, which serve to extend your homeschool curriculum.
Classes and Learning Groups are typically 6 - 10 students, depending on student needs and focus.
Homeschool students can also participate in a wide variety of classes and clubs, depending on availability, such as those below.
Literature Clubs
Literature Clubs will utilize high quality literature with fun, engaging activities that support language arts skills. Literature Club Components:
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Meet once a week for 6 weeks
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Focus on comprehension skills, literary analysis, and key vocabulary
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Utilize books in a variety of genres
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Facilitated by a certified teacher
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Include discussions, lessons, fun activities!
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Divided into Primary (Grades 1 - 3) and Intermediate (Grades 4 - 6), with appropriate reading level books for each group
STEM
Clubs
Can you play a piano....with bananas and wires? In our STEM Clubs, kids utilize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills to design and build amazing creations! Components:
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Meet once a week for 6 weeks
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Sessions can include MakerSpace, 3D Printing, Design Engineering, Rocketry, and more!
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Incorporate physics, chemistry, force and motion, energy, and more!
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Include science process skills across all disciplines
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Allow for reflection on learning, as well as "free" time for creative exploring
Robotics Clubs
Robotics Clubs create an amazing opportunity for kids to fold their creative skills into building and programming! Whether forming teams for competing or just having fun solving problems, our Robotics Clubs keep your kids engaged and excited. Components:
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Meet once a week for 6 weeks.
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Include Lego, Wonder, Sphero, and other bots
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Include both basic and intermediate options.
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Include programming skills, as well as critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills.
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Cost vary depending on type of club, see schedule
Science Classes
Not sure which Science Curriculum suits your child? Instead of purchasing a curriculum, jump into our HomeSchool Science Class! Each unit is built around a science topic and provides comprehensive coverage of all concepts! Components:
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Covers 3 major domains: Life, Physical, and Earth Science, and subdomains
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Incorporates vocabulary, instruction, and most importantly, ACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS!
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Integrates Science and Engineering concepts
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Includes science notebooks, assessments, and outdoor education when possible.
Coding Clubs
Coding clubs are more than just learning programming languages; kids are developing skills to create games, animations, and websites, and incorporating critical thinking and problem solving skills into their projects. And....having fun!! Components include:
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Variety of coding programs, including Scratch, Kodable, Code.org, and more.
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Include both beginner and intermediate levels of instruction.
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Enable kids to not only build their programming skills, but to incorporate creativity into projects.
Outdoor Education
Nature is one of our greatest educators, and getting kids outside to learn is critical for their brains and their bodies! Our Outdoor Education program helps kids not only understand our local ecosystems, but gives them hands on experiences in the wild. Components:
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Meet once a week for 6 weeks, although some units can include extra days.
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Include classroom studies as well as outdoor experiences.
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Include field studies to local areas of study, sometimes while paddling
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Include experts in environmental education