SCHEDULE –
PERIOD 1 – 10:00-10:55
Chemistry Concepts (13+)
Disaster Island by Challenge Island (5-11)
Hands-On Ancient Rome (5-8)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (9+)
History of the Ancient Roman Empire (9-13)
Nature Play Outdoors with Sarah (4-7)
Nerf Combat (9-18)
Spanish for Beginners (6-9)
Volleyball – come play and develop your skills (11-18)
PERIOD 2 – 11:05-12:00
Adventures with Albert and Arthur (2-6)
Board Games (7-11)
Dungeons and Dragons Class 1 (11+)
Energy, Matter, and Machines! (6-12)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (10+)
History Of Ancient Civilizations (6-9)
Join the Maker Movement! (13+)
Math in a Nutshell (13+)
Mixed Media Journaling (9+)
Mock Combat 1 (5-10)
Nature Crafting (7-13)
Soccer – learn skills and play (6-10)
Zombie Apocalypse Survival (11-18)
PERIOD 3 – 12:45-1:40
Acrylic Painting – Beginners & Intermediate – Canvas, Paper and Wood (8+)
Ballet and Tap Combo (5-10)
Breakout! Escape Room Challenges (8-11)
Calling All Entrepreneurs! (11+)
Dungeons and Dragons Class 2 (11+)
How It Works: Physics (7+)
K-5th group PE and games class (5-10)
Mock Combat 2 (11+)
Music Theory I (13+)
Nature Crafting (4-8)
Running Clinic (10-18)
Teen Social (13+)
PERIOD 4 – 1:50-2:45
Artsy Craftsy Funsy (3-6)
Creative Fashion Studio (8+)
Evolv’s Goal Getters for Girls (6-12)
Financial Peace University (11-adult)
Fun With Florida! (7-10)
Middle School Personal Training/Game Class (9-14)
How It Works: Human Body (7+)
Learning to Draw Through Art History (10+)
Musical Theater Jazz Dance (5-10)
Outdoor Field Games (9-18)
Survival Skills (7-18)
PERIOD 5 – 2:55-3:50
Conscious Kids 6-12 (6-12)
Elementary General Music (5-9)
Fine Art Oil Painting (10+)
Herbal Medicine 101 (7-18)
Introduction to Debate (13-19)
PT Academy’s Personal Training Class 7th-12th (12-18)
Pokemon V*3 – Crafting Craze (7+)
Teen Strategic Games (13+)
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Acrylic Painting Beginners & Intermediate – Canvas, Paper and Wood (Heather Smith-Levin)
Ages: 8+
Cost: $70 + $40 non-refundable material fee
“Come paint with us! Any skill level welcome.
(Note: due to a schedule conflict, I will have a substitute on March 11th or I will not have class that day. If there is no class, refund the money for that class.)
Each week we will be creating a new canvas masterpiece to take home.
We will learn basics about colors and mixing. Also valuable for any age.
Our paintings will vary from sunsets, beach scapes and mountains to flowers, hearts, butterflies, emojis, and more!
Some pieces will be created around the holidays (eg Valentine’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, Easter).
Parents and kids can also paint canvases that join together (just ask me about this).
I’m looking for a parent to be an assistant for the class. There would be a fee reduction for the class.”
Adventures with Albert and Arthur (Diana Bayless)
Ages: 2-6 (parents required to stay)
Cost: $30 + $30 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $10
Where in the world are Albert and Arthur off to now?! Join these adorable pups as they walk on the Great Wall of China, climb the Egyptian pyramids, dance with the Rio locals during Carnival, and more! We will learn about continents, animals, oceans and make crafts together!
Albert and Arthur may be stuffed animals, but boy do they know how to explore! Albert can’t see, but don’t worry, his faithful friend Arthur guides him everywhere! Maybe you have a special stuffed animal that you want to bring to join this fun adventure–the more the merrier!
Grab your passports, pack your bags and bring your favorite stuffed animal friend along on this adventure!
Artsy Craftsy Funsy (Diana Bayless)
Ages: 3-6 (younger with parent)
Cost: $30 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $5
Come make a mess with me! Each week we will craft our hearts out, play games (watch out the floor is lava!) and have spontaneous dance parties.
If you enjoy hearing stories, painting, dancing and playing with friends, this is the class for you!
Ballet and Tap Combo (Miranda Heitz)
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $90
Develop the fundamentals of dance through control, poise, precision, fluency and grace using the technique and style of ballet. This class aims to improve body alignment, vocabulary, and correct positions of the legs, feet and arms. Ballet is the fundamental technique for all styles of dance. Then we get to bring back tap! We will mix it up and work on rhythm, and performing with lots of personality with fun tap dance steps and combinations. Ms. Miranda has been teaching Dance for over 20 years and is the Artistic Director of MZ Dance Company in Clearwater FL.
Board Games (Roman Polce)
Ages: 7-11
Cost: $45
Join Roman for some fun and strategic board games! All levels welcome. This class is being taught by a 12 year old, but will be supervised by Kim Polce.
Breakout! Escape Room Challenges (Jaclyn Young)
Ages: 8-11
Cost: $60 + $25 non-refundable material fee
We will be using the system from Breakout EDU to set up escape room challenges. There is a series of re-programmable lock boxes with different types of locks (directional, numerical, alphabetical and key). Each week we will have a different set of clues for the students to work together and figure out in order to discover each lock’s combination, and if they get all of the locks open within the allotted time period, they WIN! Skills needed: Critical thinking and have the ability to work together with others. **No one will actually be locked in a room at any point. At the end of the semester I plan to schedule a field trip to a real escape room to test what you’ve learned ?
Calling All Entrepreneurs! (Allison Marshall)
Ages: 11+
Cost: $70 + $40 non-refundable material fee
Calling all creative tween/ teen entrepreneurs! Do you have an awesome business idea, you just don’t know how to get started? Have you always wanted to start a business? In this class, students will have the chance to develop a product or offer a service to the community as a teen entrepreneur. This class is designed to guide you through starting your own small business and encourage an entrepreneurial mindset. We will learn about business finance and budgeting, writing a business plan, setting personal and business goals, developing branding, creating a marketing plan, time management, setting ourselves up for success, and stress management. The material fee for this class includes a small budget for business start-up costs for each student. Some business ideas may require further support from parents/ caregivers. Students will have the chance to participate in fun Teen Market events throughout the semester. PLEASE NOTE: Due to an instructor scheduling conflict, this class will not meet on Wednesday, April 29th, 2020, and will be an 11 week class, as reflected in the class fee.
Chemistry Concepts (Shar Nunley)
Ages: 13+
Cost: $50 + $15 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discound: $10
We will look at the simple compounds and elements that rule our world. The class goal is to have some fun and become familiar with common chemistry concepts. I will use the MEL Chemistry series in class. Some experiments will be demonstration only.
The Periodic Table – Where did it come from? What is do special about it? What information does it hold?
Oxygen – It ain’t just for breathing ya know
Nitrogen – Nutrient and chemical hazard a study in duality
Copper – Where it all started and still the best conductor around
Sugar – how it burns and why we love it
Zinc-Carbon Batteries – The storage vault that keeps us running
Splitting water – the science of atom bonding
Salt (not just table salt) and its bonds. Why no one can “grow” a crystal.
How chemistry is used in Forensics
The Material Science of Chemistry – how everyday items are made using chemical engineering
Conscious Kids 6-12 (Sarah Gibbons)
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $85 + $15 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $25
Together we’ll dive in and practice conscious topics that can enrich any child’s life.
All children are welcome regardless of their reading/writing abilities and there is no previous experience necessary for this class. There are no homework assignments, but the students might actually want to keep doing the work at home and teaching others how to do it as well!
Weekly topics:
Meditation (which will be practiced at the beginning of every class to settle in). Kids will learn how to relax and check in with themselves while having fun doing it!
Chakras 101. We’ll learn a color-coded energy system on how different parts of our bodies relate to our lives, like creativity and fun. Kids will get to create their own abstract art piece with their favorite colors.
Crystals 101. In this class we’ll get to play with rocks and learn the science behind how they can benefit our lives. Each child will get to choose and take home their favorite crystal too!
Conscious Cultures across the World. Our classroom will turn into a portal to take us to places like India, Japan, and even to our own historically Native American backyards to explore different cultures and how our world has traditionally valued finding a deeper connection to our planet and all aspects of life.
Emotional Intelligence + Empathy. This class will teach us how to practice greater compassion and understanding for ourselves and each other through exercising examples of our different emotions. By the end of class we’ll be able to not only tell how someone else is feeling just by looking at them (through body language and facial expression) but also how we can support them too.
Earth Love. Together we get to explore various ways we can help the planet heal and love her more like keeping the oceans free of plastic, recycling, clean-ups, common planet-conscious household swaps, and more. The students will get to turn trash into treasure in an up-cycling project in this class too!
Keep Calm. We go beyond meditation in this class and learn more impactful coping mechanisms like breathwork, dancing to our own beat, tapping, and more. Kids will get a chance to play with a Tibetan singing bowl and begin to learn the greater power of vibration and sound.
Creative Therapy. While discussing different creative therapies such as music therapy, writing therapy, dance therapy, etc. the children will get to explore art therapy and create their own masterpiece through an acrylic pouring art project.
Mindful Reads. In this class we’ll explore and read together conscious books from some of the world’s leading children’s authors like Mallika Chopra, the daughter of Deepak Chopra. Kids will also have the opportunity to outline ideas for their own conscious book to continue creating at home if they wish.
Conscious Chatting. This class will help us understand and practice conversation skills for the modern world in a compassionate and patient manner. The students will come together to talk about a spectrum of topics like what makes them happy as well as a time they felt not-so-happy so we can all understand and practice the full emotional depth that life gifts us with in healthy ways and feel the deeper relativity that exists between us all.
Gratitude. Together we’ll learn what it means to be thankful and explore different ways of practicing gratitude including mindset training. Children will get to begin their very own gratitude journal to take home and continue working with as well if they wish.
Power of Intention. This class teaches us the raw power of our thoughts and feelings and how we can use our hearts and minds to make the world a better place. This session will conclude an in-depth 12-week exploration of consciousness and each kid will get the chance to explore + expand deeper on their favorite topic from our course.
Creative Fashion Studio (Sara Norine James)
Ages: 8+
Cost: $105 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: 10%
In this class, we will explore the wide world of Fiber Arts. Learn yarn arts like knitting and crochet or choose to work on outfits that can be worn in a fashion show at the end of the semester. Clothes will be made out of recycled materials and other non traditional items. We will use tape, glue, weaving, braiding, sewing, and any other process to help us create wearable fiber art.
Disaster Island (by Challenge Island)
Ages: 5-11
Cost: $100 + $30 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $5
Inspired by the best-selling survival book series, Disaster Island© will take your tribe on a thrilling adventure through some of the most famous disasters in history! From the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the sinking of the Titanic to the Great San Francisco earthquake, you and your tribemates will work together to overcome epic challenges using only the materials in your treasure chest and the power of your imagination.
Dungeons and Dragons (Jose Fuentes)
Ages: 11+ (2 separate class periods will be on the schedule)
Cost: $65 + $10 non-refundable material fee
Hail brave adventurers! Enter the world of Educational Role Play! Have fun playing Dungeons and Dragons and learn at the same time. Explore treacherous and foreboding lands of simple math, history, social studies, combat tactics and political science.
Elementary General Music (Barbie Glenn)
Ages: 5-9
Cost: $85
In this class your student will experience music through a variety of methods including singing, playing, improvising, and creating. Your student will learn how to read and notate music, how to listen and evaluate what he/she has heard, and how to relate music and its principles to other disciplines and settings using age appropriate standards. Every class session will be active and will use a variety of methods to teach music and help your student have fun participating!
Energy, Matter, and Machines! (Mad Science)
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $105 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $10
In this hands-on FUN program children will have the opportunity to investigate the exciting properties of Matter & Energy and delve into the science behind inventing. Play alchemist by turning a nickel into gold (well, almost). Explore potential versus kinetic energy with cars, catapults and toys. Investigate states of matter with dry ice by creating bubbling potions and cool fog storms. Uncover the secrets of acids and bases and of polymers, with some slippery science. We will explore all five of our senses, and unravel the mysteries of electricity, light and LASERs.
Next we will turn to machines where Junior engineers will design and build bridges and skyscrapers using simple tools and their imaginations. Discover how many different machines, simple & complex, we use in our daily lives. Design simple machines using pulleys, wedges, screws and levers. Experience engineering at it’s best and build a catapult – a 3rd class lever – to take home!”
Evolv Goal Getters for Girls (Shawnee Sande)
Ages: 8-12
Cost: $96 + $5 non-refundable material fee
Come learn skills that will last your entire life!
Skills such as:
How to Gain Confidence, How to Stand Up for Yourself and Others, How to Make Friends with Anyone, How to Plan, How to Learn Anything Even if it Seems Too Difficult, Dreams vs. Goals, How to Achieve your Goals and more!
This class is taught out loud as a big group with a print-out of the day’s topic. Shortly after, kids go into smaller groups to be able to help each other out, and then each student will be able to work quietly on their own! At the end of each class, we do an obstacle course together to apply what we’ve learned in a super fun way!
Each class is extremely personalized to each student. For example, in our goal planning weeks, one student may have a goal of becoming an advanced ballet dancer at their studio, and another may have a goal of being a top hitter on their softball team! Both of these students will be able to sort out their goals in this same class and leave with a personalized plan they will be able to follow and complete!
Every-day life poses new problems, situations, new people and new obstacles! With that said, here is the purpose of this class: to empower girls by providing the tools to gain abilities regarding many areas of life.
No class on January 29th.” 8-12 $96 $5
Financial Peace University (Britt Beda)
Ages: 11-adult
Cost: $100 + $25 non-refundable material fee
This class is open to students and parents that want to learn how to manage money and transform way you approach money as a family. Learn how to pay cash for your first car, graduate from college debt-free and avoid the pitfalls of credit card debt. Knowledge is power!
We will take a SECULAR approach to learning Dave Ramsey’s popular Financial Peace University strategy for Foundations in Personal Finance. Each student will receive a 144-page textbook with activities, journal questions, math and word problems and case studies. Class topics will include:
Saving & Budgeting
Credit & Debt
Education, Careers & Entrepreneurship
Income, Taxes and Giving
Global Economics
Marketing & Consumerism
- Please note that I will be out of town one week in March
Fine Art Oil Painting (Faith (Mei Mei) McLaughlin)
Ages: 10+
Cost: $95 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Students will learn how to use oil painting techniques and create at least one finished painting during the semester. They will gain knowledge on composition, perspective, and proportions. Various methods such as blocking in, relief, and scaling will be taught and utilized. These concepts will all be used to create a realistically rendered piece. This class is being offered two different hours. Students are welcome to paint for 2 hours for an additional supply fee of $15. No previous experience required.
Required supplies to purchase:
- 1-2 16×20 stretched canvas
- 1 package of various brushes (large, small, flat, round, detail)
- An apron or shirt to protect clothing
Fun With Florida! (Rebekah Cay)
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $55 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $15
Come explore everything Florida! We’ll learn about what makes your state special while doing fun activities that cover many different topics with some guest speakers, followed by a field trip at the end of the semester. Examples of topics covered are as followed;
Understanding hurricanes and MAKING one
Looking into the past of the Timicuan people that lived here before us, learning their language, and excavating for REAL fossils
Seeing and TASTING Florida’s Spanish influence
Discovering our ecosystems and the unique animals that live in them, with a chance to meet some up close!
Tasting all of the fruits that our state is known for with a chance of MAKING fresh squeezed orange juice
Hands-On Ancient Rome (Diana Bayless)
Ages: 5-8
Cost: $65 + $35 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $10
When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Build a chariot! Construct an aqueduct! Prepare for battle by making catapults and shields! Build a road, but remember “”All roads lead to Rome!””. Be awed by the power of Mount Vesuvius. Craft your own oil lamp and create your own mosaic masterpiece!
We will craft our way thru Rome as we explore the many amazing inventions that were born in Ancient Rome. Our main focus each week will be on a specific Roman invention or aspect of Roman life . I like to say “”craft heavy, information light””! No reading or writing required. Every week the students will take home a creation (or two).
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Hogwarts Year 2 (Sandi Lefebvre)
Ages: 9+
Cost: $75 + $35 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $5
Prerequisite: This class is for students who have already taken Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone and who are Harry Potter Fans. Students need to have already seen the 2nd movie and/or read or listened to the book, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets. * Space available for new students
Welcome back, 2nd year Hogwarts students! This year will will, again, begin in Diagon Alley where students will make and “”purchase”” some of the supplies they’ll need for the upcoming term. On week 3, students will arrive at Hogwarts to begin their magical coursework. They’ll make swelling solutions in Potions, test a reversing spell in Transfiguration, learn about bothersome creatures with Professor Lockhart in Defense against the Dark Arts, plant mandrakes in Herbology, complete severing charms in Charms, and more. But beware, the Chamber of Secrets has been opened and students will need to help discover where it is, why it has been opened and save those who have been petrified before the semester ends! The year wouldn’t be complete without a game of quidditch, tasty wizarding treats, interesting characters, fun wizarding crafts, and a final exam challenge relay with houses competing for the finish. Again, class pricing has been reduced from original semesters. Parents will be asked, at some point during the semester, to help with a few easy tasks to help prep for class. (These can be done at home, in advance). Please let the teacher know if you have limitations or concerns, in this regard.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Hogwarts Year 3 (Sandi Lefebvre)
Ages: 10+
Cost: $75 + $38 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $5
Prerequisites: This class is for students who have already taken Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets and who are still Harry Potter Fans! Students need to have already seen the 3rd movie and/or read or listened to the book, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. IF there are any additional spots for new students, priority will be given to those who have read/listened to the book.
Welcome back, returning 3rd year Hogwarts students! This year will will, again, begin in Diagon Alley where students will make and “”purchase”” some of the supplies they’ll need for the upcoming term. On week 3, students will arrive at Hogwarts to begin their magical coursework. New subjects for 3rd Years will include Divination, where students will learn the art of learning tea leaf reading and palmistry, Ancient Runes, where students will decipher and create messages, and Muggle Studies where students will discover many interesting artifacts from the muggle world. New skills will be learned in our favorite returning classes such as Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Herbology, and Charms. The year wouldn’t be complete without a game of quidditch, tasty wizarding treats, interesting characters, fun wizarding crafts, and a final exam challenge.
Again, class pricing has been reduced from original semesters. Parents will be asked, at some point during the semester, to help with a few easy tasks to help prep for class. (These can be done at home, in advance). Please let the teacher know if you have limitations or concerns, in this regard.
Herbal Medicine 101 (Sarah Palm)
Ages: 7-18
Cost: $75 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Learn the basics of herbal medicine with local wild plants. We will go on nature walks, harvest and prepare medicines, and make a Materia Medica reference book to record info about the plants and medicines.
History Of Ancient Civilizations (Melissa Hanna)
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $60 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: 10%
Do you have an early elementary student that loves history? Perhaps you have a child that has not liked boring history classes in the past? Has your child never taken a history class before and you think it’s time to give it a try? All of these kids will enjoy this History of Ancient Civilizations class. This class provides a great foundation for learning and loving history. We begin the class by learning what history is and how/why we study it. We will explore multiple ancient civilizations and how they each impact our lives today. We will explore ancient China, Egypt, Greece, Rome and more. We will use crafts, activities and group learning to reinforce each lesson. I follow the Evan-Moor History Pockets curriculum as a foundation for this course. If your child has taken this class in the past- no fear- I will be focusing on different aspects of each civilization this time around. We focused on pyramids and daily life last time in Egypt, we will focus on Gods and hieroglyphs this time! We focused on alphabet and sports in Greece last time, we will focus on architecture and mythology this time.
The target age for this class is 6-9 but please email or message me to discuss if this is the right fit for your child outside of this age range.
I have a BA degree in History and also teach elementary-aged students online daily. This is my 5th year homeschooling my children and really enjoy being around kids. I love to keep learning fun and engaging…this class will show your student that history NEVER has to be boring or difficult.
History of the Ancient Roman Empire (Melissa Hanna)
Ages: 9-13
Cost: $60 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: 10%
Welcome to the History of the Ancient Roman Empire. In this class, you will explore government, architecture, mythology and religion, daily life, clothes, food, rulers and more. I will take the students back to the days of Caesars and Roman legions, Pompeii and the Pantheon. They will get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections.
History of the Ancient Roman Empire is a hands-on history course that will teach you interesting facts about history while keeping your interest and curiosity alive!! Every class we will read about, discuss out loud and explore a new aspect of this ancient civilization. You will practice speaking in front of the class and working as a group as you engineer your own arches and learn about epic battles.
No child will be forced to present or speak if not comfortable (although I create an encouraging and accepting classroom setting so children feel confident to practice public speaking and make presentations together). We will use the same curriculum and classroom setting as my previous Ancient History courses. This course is based on the History Pockets- Ancient Rome Curriculum. This class is designed for 9-13 year olds but please see me if you feel your child would enjoy this class but is older.
I have a BA in History and have been homeschooling for many years. I also teach children online and through that experience believe that children learn best when they are happy. I keep a very lively classroom and encourage debate and discussion.
How It Works: Human Body (Alicia Prescott)
Ages: 7+ (younger w/parental help)
Cost: $80 + $25 non-refundable material fee
In this class, we’ll play interactive games, use hands-on experiments, and craft functional DIY models to learn all sorts of bizarre trivia facts and examine how the human body works. Throughout the semester, kids will be encouraged to participate in researching additional “never did I know facts” on fun topics for an EPIC gameshow showdown to finish out the semester.
How It Works: Physics (Alicia Prescott)
Ages: 7+ (younger w/parental help)
Cost: $80 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Kids will build a working knowledge about simple machines and the basic laws of physics through fun, interactive crafts and engaging experiments. We’ll include a bit of history as we share weird-but-true stories of famous faces that helped to shape our modern world. For our semester finale, we will put to use what we’ve learned in a free-build session, constructing our own chain-reaction “mousetrap” creations!
Crafts include: Lifting Platforms, Water Fountains, Balloon Pinwheels, Newton’s Cradles, Wishing Wells, and SO MUCH MORE!
Introduction to Debate for Teens (Holly Willette)
Ages: 13-19
Cost: $50 + $15 non-refundable material fee
In this class we will be developing our critical thinking, public speaking, writing and teamwork skills in a safe and respectful learning environment. Students will learn the basic components of debate: opposition, argument, development and rebuttal. We will cover a wide variety of real world topics chosen by myself and the students. The first few classes will be used to develop our public speaking and research skills as well as how to prepare for a debate by writing essays/outlines that contain clear facts with ethical and logical arguments for the debate process. We will start off with easy topics to help get comfortable in public speaking and move to more involved tougher issues in our world. Students will learn how: to share their difference of opinion, develop their position, respond to an argument, make points and answer questions in a clear and confident manner. So come with me on this journey through debate and lets have some fun learning how to argue properly and intelligently.
Icompanied by an adult)
Cost: Donation
Join the Maker Movement! (Tracey Birch and John Hildebrand)
Ages: 13+ (10-12 with parent assist)
Cost: $80 + $40 non-refundable material fee
Get ready to bling your world with electronics, coding, computer-aided design, 3D printing, LEDs, wearables / cosplay, household hacking, and more!
The Maker Movement is about producing rather than consuming. It is hobby and community. Making involves technology, art, craft, engineering, active learning, and tinkering — all combined in creations as unique as their inventors.
During this class you will learn the basics of different “maker” techniques and create several projects based on the Circuit Playground Express from Adafruit (kit you keep is included in materials fee). There will be a field trip to Tampa Hackerspace (our local community makerspace) near the end of the semester.
Class topics:
- Fabrication methods: tools & materials, CNC (Computer Numeric Control)
- Vector art & laser cutting
- Coding
- Electronic circuits
- Microcontrollers
- CAD (Computer-Aided Design) & 3D printing
- Soldering
- Wearable electronics & cosplay
- Hacking household items
Tracey Birch has over three decades IT experience including software development, system architecture, and project management. She is currently a Geospatial Standards Engineer supporting USSOCOM. John Hildebrand holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from USF and is a design engineer for Protosmiths, a Tampa-based rapid prototyping shop.
Laptop (preferred) or Android tablet is required — limited loaners will be available for In-class use.
K-5th group PE and games class (Jump for Kids – Mike Collier)
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $80
Sibling Discount: $20
PE and games class for elementary school age students. Taught by a certified and professional personal trainer, Mike Collier. We will focus on games (Pending on location) such as basketball, soccer, relay races, foam ball games, jump rope games, Protect the Penguin, Triangle Tag, Card Cardio, Wall Ball, Partner Balloon Dash, Giants, Elves and Wizards, Toilet Tag, Dog Catcher Tag, Caterpillar Races, Line Tag (Pac Man Tag), Captain’s Coming, Hideout, Pin Ball Knock Out, and any other fun game we can think of.
This class welcomes all fitness levels. Everyone starts somewhere and we would love to help you start or continue your fitness journey.
Learning to Draw Through Art History (Faith “Mei Mei” McLaughlin)
Ages: 10+
Cost: $95
Students will learn various drawing techniques by creating artwork and studying famous artists throughout history. They will practice drawing from life as well as from photo references. The concepts of composition, perspective, line, and color will be taught. Art history will be incorporated as a means to educate and inspire students. No previous experience required.
Required materials to purchase
- An 11″x14″ drawing pad
- Graphite pencils (2H, HB, 2B, 6B, 8B)
- An eraser and sharpener
Math in a Nutshell (Shar Nunley)
Ages: 13+
Cost: $50 + $10 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: $10
Math is the universal language. Everyone can speak it. Numbers are as natural to us as words. We are just more comfortable with words cuz well we use them more… like right now ?. Over the semester we are going to take a walk through the basic language of Math and talk about Mathematical concepts in the world around us. No homework is required and each class is a stand-alone concept. Topics included are: Pi, The Golden Ratio & Fibonacci patterns, Pythagorean’s Theorem, Euclid’s Elements, The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Trigonometry, Mobius Strips, Wallpaper Patterns, Chaos Theory, and the Prisoners Dilemma (aka Game Theory).
Math prerequisite is a working knowing of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and an idea how fractions work and you’ll be good to go. Ages 13 and above would be best for this class.
Middle School Personal Training/Game Class (Jump for Kids – Mike Collier)
Ages: 9-14
Cost: $70
Sibling Discount: $25
Personal Training mixed with games. This class is an intro class and lighter version of the older students personal training class but centered around team sports and games. Taught by a certified and professional personal trainer, Mike Collier. Jump for Kids program will teach the students and parents proper form on a variety of exercises and equipment while playing games to keep their young minds entertained.
This class welcomes all fitness levels. Everyone starts somewhere and we would love to help you start or continue your fitness journey. 5th-9th grade 9-14
Sponsored by Jump for Kids 501(c)(3)
Mixed Media Journaling (Sara Norine James)
Ages: 9+
Cost: $105 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: 10%
If you like to spend time with paper, pens, markers, paints, glue and other 2-d medium, this is the class for you! In this supported studio environment, students will layer various techniques like drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, creative lettering and bullet journaling. We will also learn about book binding and zine structures with the goal of creating artful books from the inside out.
Mock Combat 1 (Matt Fahy)
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $85 + $10 non-refundable material fee
Are you ready for some MOCK COMBAT? Arm yourself with foam weapons and defense gear, including swords, shields, bows, spears, and more—then pick up skills and enjoy some excellent medieval and Norse-inspired games! Some history of warfare, weapons, civilization and a lot of fun! All weapons will be provided. Cups and helmets encouraged but not required. Matt Fahy LMHC, will facilitate sessions where your child will have the opportunity to boost creativity, build confidence, and engage in teamwork sports.
Mock Combat 2 (Matt Fahy)
Ages: 11+
Cost: $105 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Are you ready for some MOCK COMBAT? Arm yourself with foam weapons and defense gear, including swords, shields, bows, spears, and more—then pick up skills and enjoy some excellent medieval and Norse-inspired games! Some history of warfare, weapons, civilization and a lot of fun! All weapons will be provided. Cups and helmets encouraged but not required. Matt Fahy LMHC of Heroic Health Group, will facilitate sessions where your child will have the opportunity to boost creativity, build confidence, and engage in teamwork sports.
Music Theory I (Barbie Glenn)
Ages: 13+
Cost: $100
Every day music is played and sung around the world. Learning to decode written music gives every aspiring musician understanding and confidence as they become better musical players, singers and composers. Music theory is the basis of how to make sense of what has been written down, and the way one has the understanding to turn those musical directions back into the sounds they were created to be.
In this class, we will start at the beginning as we learn how to read, write and understand written music. We will begin with the staff and expand our knowledge to include reading notes on the staff, rhythm, musical vocabulary and terms, intervals, and the circle of fifths with key signatures. This is a great class for anyone who wants to begin learning the language of written music and for those who already study an instrument but would like more focused help on the theory aspect of learning music.
I have taught music and music theory for over 20 years and I have found that helping musicians understand theory helps them become better musicians every time! I hope you’ll join me for an adventure as we study music theory together!
Musical Theater Jazz Dance (Miranda Heitz)
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $90
In this class students will focus on coordination, confidence and acting skills! Using fun, upbeat, energetic music from Broadway Musicals, students will learn the fundamentals of this musical theater style of dance using kicks, turns, leaps and across the floor jazz progressions. They will also play Improv acting games to learn about how to convey emotion with their movements onstage. They will learn a musical number to perform for parents on the last day! Ms. Miranda is the Artistic Director at MZ Dance Company in Clearwater Florida and has been teaching jazz for over 20 years.
Nature Crafting (Elasa Tiernan)
Ages: 7-13
Cost: $70 + $30 non-refundable material fee
Join us for crafting with materials from nature such as shells, feathers, sticks, wool yarn, vines, copper, crystals, wooden beads, bamboo, and anything gift from the earth able. Each week will be a different project for 7 years old and above. These projects will produce gifts for a loved one, or self. Once complete with your project you will be encouraged to make another of same project for another gift or make a new creation provided supplies available.
Will begin our time together with a sharing of the craft instructions and a moment to tune into the gifts with thanksgiving for them sharing with us to create with.
Nature Crafting (Holli Webb)
Ages: 4-8
Cost: $75 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: 10%
Get creative and have fun with nature crafts! We will combine earthy elements with craft materials to make something new each week.
Nature Play Outdoors with Sarah (Sarah Palm)
Ages: 4-7
Cost: $80 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Explore and discover nature with Sarah. Activities include: natural shelter building, making tea and medicine with wild plants, discovering animals and insects, making mud pies, stick carving, crafts, journaling, and more. This is an outdoor, movement based class.
Nerf Combat (Jose Fuentes)
Ages: 9-18
Cost: $85 + $10 non-refundable material fee
Nerf combat class will be filled with games and scenarios from history and Imagination. We will play Capture the Flag and have black powder pistol duels. We will have Modern Combat games and black powder musket formations. Nerf weapons and bullets will be provided. Feel free to bring your Nerf guns to class too!
Outdoor Field Games (Beth Pensky)
Ages: 9-18
Cost: $75
Sibling Discount: 5%
Join us as we enjoy the beautiful outdoors competing in Field Games like Kickball, Tug-O-War, Potato Sack Races, Hula Hoop Ring Toss, and so much more. We will have friendly & fun competition, both boys & girls competing with each other, learning how to work together and be part of a team and partnership. Team Spirit will be GREATLY enforced so that everyone, win or lose, will enjoy each activity.
Pokemon V*3 – Crafting Craze (Alicia Prescott)
Ages: 7+ (younger w/parental help)
Cost: $65 + $25 non-refundable material fee
“BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
This semester’s screen-free line up will include lots of brand new crafts, plus we’re adding some exciting DIY GAMES!! Of course, we will bring back a couple of our all-time-favorites, like the ever-popular Environment Globes! Come join us so together, we can CATCH ‘EM ALL!!”
PT Academy’s Personal Training Class 7th-12th (Jump for Kids – Mike Collier)
Ages: 12-18
Cost: $70
Sibling Discount: $25
Personal Training for learning and practicing exercise. The foundation of your fitness program is: resistance training, cardio, core and stretching. Taught by a certified and professional personal trainer, Mike Collier. PT Academy’s program will teach the students and parents proper form on a variety of exercises and equipment. Some of the equipment you will learn about are battle ropes, agility ladders, proper running form, dumbbells, medicine balls, cardio cone work, sprinting, mile run time, body weight exercises, resistance training exercises, core exercises, Olympic ring stabilization movements, slam balls, pushing and pulling sleds etc… you will learn everything over time.
This class welcomes all fitness levels. Everyone starts somewhere and we would love to help you start or continue your fitness journey.
Sponsored by Jump for Kids 501(c)(3)
Running Clinic (Beth Pensky)
Ages: 10-18
Cost: $75
Sibling Discount: 5%
Join us this semester for a Running Clinic where instructor Beth Pensky will teach students tips on breathing techniques, gaining strides and distance in competitive racing. Beth has been a competitor in half-marathons, 5Ks & 10Ks, and triathlons for over 20 years. A college athlete in Track & Field, Beth will teach the students how to push themselves forward when they will want to quit, a valuable lesson in not just running. We will have weekly run outdoors, with an increase of a 1/4mi 1/2mi each week ending running a 5k run at the end of the semester. Rain days will be done indoors with lessons & videos on marathon & olympic running tips. Students that always wanted to run a race, but didn’t think they could, this is the clinic for them. There are hundreds of races in our area, year-round, & it’s a great personal achievement to complete one, no matter how small a distance.
Soccer (Heather Smith-Levin)
Ages: 6-10
Cost: $60
Soccer – learn skills and play “(I will be unavailable for class on March 11. I will try to get a substitute, if I can’t, no class that day. Class price reflects 11 weeks of classes.)
Come play soccer this semester.
We will not only play soccer but also spend time each class practicing cardio and ball skills. We will learn basic rules of the game, basic strategies for the game and more.
I spent years as a teenager either playing co-ed soccer or co-coaching soccer teams and classes. Two coaches I trained/studied under were both semi-professional soccer players.
I encourage you to bring your soccer balls. I will have some, but not enough for everyone.
You are encouraged to wear shin guards. If you have soccer cleats, you can bring them. We may or may not use them.
I’m looking for a parent to be an assistant for the class. There would be a fee reduction for the class.”
Spanish for Beginners (Heather Mostardi)
Ages: 6-9
Cost: $65 + $25 non-refundable material fee
Sibling Discount: 10%
Vamanos! Let’s learn Spanish! This class is a basic introduction. We will learn a few phrases, greetings, numbers, colors, animals, days of the week and more. There will be games, songs and crafts to reinforce what we learn along with stories to tie it all together. We will explore the cultures of different Spanish speaking countries along the way!
Survival Skills (Sarah Palm)
Ages: 7-18
Cost: $80 + $20 non-refundable material fee
Do you have what it takes to survive in the Florida wilderness for 3 days? In survival skills you will learn the basic human needs and simple, lightweight, and inexpensive ways to meet those needs in the wild. Topics covered are: how to have a real survivor attitude, natural movement, simple ways to get physically strong, knots, temperature regulation, shelter building, making fire, finding safe water, signaling, hunting/fishing, foraging/poisonous plants, navigation, wildlife safety and dangerous wildlife, and hurricane prep.
Teen Strategic Games (Kim Polce)
Ages: 13+
Cost: $45
Do you enjoy fun, strategic style games? If so, this class is for you! We will be playing group games such as Werewolf, Coup, Avalon and more. We will also have a class or two of ”speed gaming” where we break-off into teams of 2-4 players and play a short 15-min game and then rotate to the next game. The games will be decided with student input. While this class will focus on fun, the student should be interested in and familiar with games with a strategic focus.
Teen Social (Kamila Fix)
Ages: 13+
Cost: $20
This class is for teens to socialize and discuss topics that are important to them. If they do not have a topic of conversation for any particular week, I will help guide them to a theme such as current events, relationships, the importance of being mindful, and many more. I will encourage debate and challenges to the topic while guiding the student(s) in accepting another person’s point of view without hostility and judgement. There will be no requirement to participate in the conversation.
*If you have a pre-teen please reach out to me at the Meet & Greet or at kamila.fix@gmail.com
Volleyball (Heather Smith-Levin)
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $60
Come play volleyball with us.
We will have fun playing the game while learning the basic skills of bumping, setting and spiking – We will work on cardio and agility.
Please bring a volleyball and knee pads if you have them.
(Note: I will not be available for a class on March 11. I will try to have a substitute but if I can’t then there will be no class that day pricing for the class reflects the missed day.)
Zombie Apocalypse Survival (Britt Beda)
Ages: 11-18
Cost: $80
We will learn about real-world threats and survival strategies with a tongue-in-cheek focus on surviving a potential zombie apocalypse. Students will discuss real-world scenarios including extended power outages caused by EMPs (electro-magnetic pulses), global pandemics and natural disasters such as hurricanes. This class is an excellent fit for fans of the Mock Combat and Survival Skills classes, but focuses on urban survival in real socio-economic disasters. Students will brainstorm potential survival strategies around realistic scenarios. Where will you poop when the sewer system goes down? How long would the food in your fridge last without power? Should you shelter in place or bug out? Students will be asked to conduct online research and contribute their own ideas in this class. At the end of the course, students will be valuable contributors to family emergency planning in the case of a hurricane strike, or a less likely zombie apocalypse.
Weekly topics will include:
1) Real life threats, pandemics, natural disasters
2) Bug out bags
3) Hydration
4) Personal safety & security (non-violent)
5) Sanitation and pooping
6) Cooking and heat
7) Long-term food preparation & storage
8) Scavenging 101& bartering
9) Getting around
10) Body & mind
11) Pandemic board game
I will be out of town one week in March