1st Period 9:00 – 9:50
Basketball Camp (10+)
French 1 (9+)
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse and Other Life Challenges (12+)
Introduction to Watercolors (9-14)
Mad Science – Energy, Matter & Machines! (6-12)
Musical Theater Dance (4-15)
Natural Healing (8-18)
Plushies 101 (10+, adults welcome)
Scottish Highland Dance (4-12)
Street Hockey Skills (6+)
Tot Social (0-5)
Warrior Cats Fan Club (7+)
2nd period 9:55 – 10:45
Archery Combat (10+)
Art Outside the Box (4-8, 3 with parent)
Ballroom and Beyond (9+, adults welcome)
Bottle Biology (12+)
Charcoal Drawing (9-14)
Cool Kids Book Club (6-10)
Curious Kids (4-8)
European History (12+)
Greek & Roman Gods Found in Percy Jackson (9-12)
Hope Spot Learning (7-12)
Improv & Scene Writing (10+)
Improv 101 (5-11)
Mathemagicians Math Games (6+)
Native American Traditions (9-12)
PE & Games K-5 (5-10)
Where in the World is Flat Stanley? (6-11)
3rd Period 10:50 – 11:40
Band Class (9-15)
Conversational Spanish (12+, adults welcome)
Fun With Photography (9+)
Home Economics & Manners 101 (9+)
How to Argue (& Debate) (13-18)
Kid Social (5-9)
Little Chefs (5-9)
Marine Science (11-17)
Mock Combat 2 (11+)
Music Makers (7-12)
Personal Training & Kickboxing (11+, adults welcome)
Super Duper STEM (6-13)
Teen/Tween Crafts (10+)
4th Period 12:10 – 1:00
ABCs of Chess (6+)
ASL – Learn Through Song (0-12, adults welcome)
Chef Jr. (10-13)
Creative Writing (10-13)
Home Economics and Manners Jr. (5-8)
Inside Anime (9+)
Intro to Spanish (6-11)
Making Make Believe – Let’s Tell a Story (5-9)
Mock Combat 1 (5-10)
Music Production for Teens (13+)
PE & Team Sports Middle & High School (11-18)
Science for Littles Cooperative (3-6)
Teen/Tween Yoga Flow (9+)
5th Period 1:05 – 1:50
Dungeons & Dragons (11+)
Games Around the World (6-14)
Kids’ Yoga (4-7)
Live Laugh LEGO (6+)
Sensory Story Time (2-4, with parent)
Soccer & Kickball (11-18)
Sociable Teens Learning Things (12+)
The Royale Game (11-18)
Unique Crafts 2 (9+)
Violin (9+)
Wild Discovery (EXTENDED) (7-10)
Wire Wrapping for Beginners (10+, adults welcome)
Class Descriptions
ABCs OF CHESS – LEARNING THE GAME (ERIC CLEMENSON)
Ages: 6+
Fee: $50
Email: ebchessfla@yahoo.com
A Chess Class for Novices and Absolute Beginners.
This class is for those who want to learn the basics of the game and for those who know the basics but want to learn just a bit more. The class will cover the basics: the rules, how the pieces move, the terminology, history and customs of the game.
Each class is composed of a lesson portion and a play portion. Chess is a game, LET’S PLAY!
ARCHERY COMBAT (Max Fahy)
Ages: 10+
Fee: $95 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: maxineffahy@gmail.com
Payment Instructions: Cash, Check, Paypal to payment@heroichealthgroup.com Heroic Health Group with teacher name, class, and student name on check or envelope/ transaction
Archery Combat class will be filled with games and archery lessons. The arrows are combat tested to ensure safety and keep it fun! This class is often led by students’ interests with games and some target practice available.
ART OUTSIDE THE BOX (Lisa Bilz)
Ages: 4-8 (3yr old can attend with parent)
Fee: $90 plus $40 non-refundable materials fee
Email: lsmillennium@me.com
Unbox what is art! Looking for a way to expand creative thinking? Young kids can come explore a new way of thinking of what we call art. There will be exciting projects and education through experience, experimentation and learning new concepts. The semester will include drawing, painting, color theory, and more. Students will enjoy working on projects that include their own house story book, wrapping paper, blob monsters, name your own silly color, giant and tiny art too! They will get to use materials such as an array of markers, colored pencils, pens, paints, and will get a sketchbook to take home at the end of the semester.
Parents are asked to drop off for this class.
ASL – LEARN THROUGH SONG (Alicia Prescott)
Ages: 0-12 (Parents should accompany children under 4)
Fee: $70 plus $5 non-refundable materials fee
Email: misslish@verizon.net
Join MISS LISH as we learn to American Sign Language!
In this 11 week class, we will use fun, familiar favorites to learn the signs for:
*Animals
*Food
*Weather
*Clothes
*Relatives/People
*Everyday activities
*Feelings
*Letters/Numbers
…and so much more!
We’ll also learn some new songs that are guaranteed to become instant favorites!
BALLROOM AND BEYOND (Fritzi Pesti)
Ages: 9+, parents welcome
Fee: $110
Email: Fritzi523@gmail.com
This is a beginner class of basic steps and techniques used in several different Ballroom dances, plus Salsa, Swing and country…
BAND CLASS (Hannah Flook)
Ages: 9-15
Fee: $120
Email: Musiclessonsbyhannah@gmail.com
Students will learn to play the instrument of their choice, as a band. They will be focused on playing together, learning the instrument, choosing a band name, and picking out songs they’ll be focused on learning. Bring a notebook and pencil to class!
Instruments offered: acoustic guitar, ukulele, piano, voice, and drums.
**Instruments will be provided for this class**
BASKETBALL CAMP (Patrick Cooper)
Ages: 10+
Fee: $80
Email: drcooperlessons@gmail.com
Practice your basketball skills with fun, team-based games. We’ll work on dribbling, shooting technique, defensive skills, and learn how to execute plays. All genders and athletic abilities are welcome.
BOTTLE BIOLOGY (Shar Nunley)
Ages: 12+
Fee: $75 plus $50 non-refundable materials fee
Email: snunley@knology.net
This class will use the website https://www.bottlebiology.org/ to construct several ecosystems using 1 liter plastic bottles. We will build a Decomposition Column, a TerrAqua Column and a Fermentation Chamber. The kids will track their ecosystems over the course of the semester in a lab notebook. The ecosystems can be presented at the HOPs Got Talent by students that want to showcase their projects.
CHARCOAL DRAWING (Angel Mercado)
Ages: 9-14
Fee: $120
Email: angelcollito1959@gmail.com
Introduction to drawing through the use of lines, curves and geometrical shapes. Students will develop muscle memory to help draw straight lines and circles. Also will learn about values, light to dark. How to draw in perspective using a one and two point perspective. How to draw the human figure in proportion and learn to draw it in a landscape scene.
CHEF JR. (Kristin Dovbniak)
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $100 plus $50 non-refundable materials fee
Email: krisruggdov@gmail.com
Learn the basics (and beyond) of food and cooking in this interactive, kid-focused cooking class with trained Chef Kris! Kids will learn everything from basic knife skills (using safe, plastic serrated chef’s knives) and kitchen safety, to how flavors and seasoning works, measuring, mis en place, how to read and execute a recipe with help and create simple recipes- culminating in a team-based ‘Top Chef’-style competition at the end of the semester! Kids will be interacting with ingredients and sampling foods/bringing home samples of food, so please make sure to let us know of any food allergies (we can accommodate as much as we can). **This class is specially designed for older kids, ages 10-13. For younger kids, check out the Little Chefs class, designed for ages 5-9**
Please note kids will not be using heat of any sort during this class (oven, stove) though they will be sent home with optional ‘homework’ to work on what they learn in class with a parent’s help. All food (unless otherwise requested by parent) will be provided by Chef Kris, including end of the semester team recipes. Don’t be surprised if your kiddo comes home wanting to help with dinner!
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH (Gisela Morgado)
Ages: 12+
Fee: $90 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: giselamorgado@yahoo.com
This is a conversational Spanish class designed for students who already have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language. We will be practicing speaking skills (vocabulary, pronunciation) through role-playing and scripted conversations. Students will also be exposed to Latin culture through movie clips/magazines/books and even tasting some Latin cuisine.
COOL KIDS BOOK CLUB (Lisa Casey)
Ages: 6-10 (Or any age who would enjoy reading books from the list)
Fee: $85 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: lisacasey3333@gmail.com
I love talking about books with students– and I especially love urging you to dig deep and think about books beyond a simple “I liked it” or “I didn’t like it”. This is a cool class where I encourage readers to discover great books, share new stories, explore interesting topics, and have some “bookish” fun!
We will utilize modern books that are entertaining, engaging, and discussion worthy. We will use a variety of creative ways to read and respond to the books. We will also touch on literary devices like character, setting, context clues, plot development and more. This will help students see that reading “smart” and spotting literary devices can feel like cracking a secret code which helps them love and understand books on a deeper level. 🙂
For the first couple of weeks, I will read to the class, and then we will vote on a couple of books from the list below. We will use these books to learn about literary devices, and then your child can apply the same knowledge to any level book they are reading at home.
Note: There will be some additional reading and/or work at home (not every week). This is always optional, but will be helpful for class continuity.
Book List: https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/childrens-article/must-read-books-for-6-9-year-old
CREATIVE WRITING (Sarah Pearsall)
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $120 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee for art supplies and anthology materials
Email: sarahepearsall1994@gmail.com
Students will have the opportunity to participate in this interdisciplinary creative writing course, developed for the world-renown Interlochen Center for the Arts. The class teaches foundational concepts of creative writing with a focus on fiction and poetry. Visual art, music, and drama/performance are incorporated into the lessons to help students make connections between the different arts and see the many ways a story can be told. There will be a student reading on the final day of class where students can share their various forms of storytelling and a homemade student anthology of writing to keep. Students should be able to read and have some writing ability.
CURIOUS KIDS (Alicia Prescott)
Ages: 4-8
Fee: $75 plus $25 non-refundable materials fee
Email: misslish@verizon.net
Join MISS LISH for a mishmash of activities this semester. Every week will be something totally different!
Here are some of the fun we’ll get into in this 11 week class:
*Get familiar with tools in our take apart session
*Make/swap/use treasure maps
*Design a collaborative city ‘scape
*Kitchen prep and snacking
*Paint your own face (alternative available)
*Work together on locks in a Jr escape room challenge
…and so much more!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (Max Fahy)
Ages: 11+
Fee: $75 + $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: maxineffahy@gmail.com
Payment Instructions: Cash, Check, PayPal to payment@heroichealthgroup.com
Heroic Health Group with teacher name, class, and student name on check or envelope.
All materials provided.
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.
EUROPEAN HISTORY (Jessica Oker)
Ages: 12+
Fee: $100
Email: jessicaoker@gmail.com
A unique and fun history class, designed to cover some of the biggest moments in European History. My background includes studying, working and living in Europe where I pursued a degree in Political Science and a minor in History. In this class, we will cover interesting topics and discuss little known facts to connect students to these moments in time.
What led to these events? What was their impact? What can be learned from these moments?
Bubonic Plague – Did doctors have patients drink their own urine as a potential cure?
French Revolution – What was the “national razor?”
Napoleon – How short was Napoleon and was he afraid of cats?
World War I – How old was the youngest combatant? Why did women turn yellow in the war?
World War II – How many sheets of toilet paper were soldiers given per day? How many US cars were made before the war versus how many were made during the war?
The Cold War – What role did shoelaces play in The Cold War?
FRENCH 1 (Jessica Oker)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $85 plus $15 non-refundable materials fee
Email: jessicaoker@gmail.com
At the age of 14, I became an exchange student. I traveled to France and enrolled in 9th grade knowing only two words that I learned on the plane. Maison and Chat – House and Cat. Within 4 months, I had to show my passport to prove that I was an American and not French. Immersion, combined with youth make for a potent combination when studying language. In my opinion, wrote instruction is limited and individuals need to learn a second language as they learn their first – through conversation and experiences.
This class is designed to be an ongoing conversational French class that enables any level learner to participate. Each semester, we will expand our vocabulary and pronunciation. We will explore French culture, history, pop culture, art and snacks. The class will be taught mostly in French with English translation. It will be conversational and interactive. Grammar will be experienced and not taught. Students are encouraged to jump into the curriculum at any time!
FUN WITH PHOTOGRAPHY (Jaimee Ponce)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $125 plus $15 non-refundable materials fee
Email: Jaimeeponcephotography@yahoo.com
Dig into your creative side! Have fun learning about the world, people, and nature, through a lens. Only a phone or tablet is required to start, but you are welcome to use another camera. We will experiment with composition, color, style, posing, landscapes, and some basic editing and finishing techniques.See if you have a passion and skill that you can further develop!
GAMES AROUND THE WORLD (Lisa Casey)
Ages: 6-14
Fee: $85 plus $35 non-refundable materials fee
Email: lisacasey3333@gmail.com
This class gives students the opportunity to explore a variety of games that children are playing around the globe. It will be a combination of geography, history, learning the rules of the games, and ultimately having fun playing them. We will have lots of fun making our own creative versions of the games we learn about so you can play them at home as well. There will also be time for other matches such as checkers, chess, and fun board games on special days of the semester, so students can bring in their favorites and teach others how to play.
**Playing games offers a wide range of benefits. Games help develop skills including social, language, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They also provide opportunities for students to practice teamwork, sportsmanship, and perseverance.
Preferred payment methods: CASH OR VENMO
GREEK AND ROMAN GODS FOUND IN PERCY JACKSON (Andromeda Edison)
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $95 plus $40 non-refundable materials fee
Email: andromeda.edison@gmail.com
For readers of Percy Jackson (though not a requirement for the class). If you enjoy the mythologies of the Greeks and Romans we will have fun.
Each week we will learn about a different God or Goddess. For some of them I will read aloud the story using books like:
* Introduction to Greek Mythology for Kids: A Fun Collection of the Best Heroes, Monsters, and Gods in Greek Myth (Greek Myths) by Richard Marcus (Author), Natalie Buczynsky (Author)
* D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths by Ingri d’Aulaire and Edgar Parin d’Aulaire
I will bring projects of some kind related to the story or area of power we are discussing.
I will also encourage one or more of the learners each week to share what they know and what they remember from Percy Jackson if they have read these books.
As a big reader and with the name Andromeda I have read a lot about mythology over the years. When my kids recently read all the Percy Jackson books I got into the subject with them again and found how much I loved it all over again. I hope to have an enjoyable time with the learners.
HOME ECONOMICS & MANNERS 101 (Karey Whitfield)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $75 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: kareythenotary@gmail.com
Starting our lives with the understanding of basic manners, social experiences, and “how to” knowledge is critical! Table Manners, First Aid, Kitchen Safety, Basic Sewing, Cleaning, and Community Awareness are just some of our lessons!
HOME ECONOMICS & MANNERS JR (Karey Whitfield)
Ages: 5-8
Fee: $75 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: kareythenotary@gmail.com
Starting our lives with the understanding of basic manners, social experiences, and “how to” knowledge is critical! This version of the popular Home Ec. & Manners 101 is for our younger students
Table Manners, First Aid, Kitchen Safety, Basic Sewing, Cleaning, and Community Awareness are just some of our lessons!
HOPE SPOT LEARNING (Angelique and Ceara Riling)
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $30 plus $20 non-refundable materials fee
Email: Angelique@bluegreenconnections.org
Come join us and learn about the Hope Spot that we all live in, the Florida Gulf Coast Hope Spot! We will learn about what a Hope Spot is, what makes our Hope Spot unique, critters that call our Hope Spot home and different ecosystems in our Hope Spot! Our local non-profit Blue-Green Connections will be providing a short curriculum to use alongside their activity book! Hands-on activities and crafts will be completed. Opportunity to help create an additional activity book for Blue-Green Connections will be provided to students in this class.
Optional event to learn more about Hope Spots before the meet and greet: DIFF (Dunedin International Film Fest,) will be hosting a special screening of Mission Blue at the Blue Jay’s Stadium on Friday, Jan 13th, 7:30pm.
HOW TO ARGUE (AND DEBATE) (Andromeda Edison)
Ages: 13-18
Fee: $110 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: andromeda.edison@gmail.com
Debates are a great way to gain knowledge, develop critical thinking, and improve communication skills, among other things. We will learn how to behave during a formal debate, but also a real life discussion with another person when you have different views than the other person.
Be aware, we do talk about serious subjects in this class and if this would make your learner uncomfortable please do not sign them up for the class.
Occasionally, we will do in class fun spontaneous debates. We will pick a question at random and then each learner will pick a side at random, prepare their arguments in 5-10 minutes and then present their arguments in 5-10 minutes.
Sample silly questions:
* Which shape is more beautiful, the triangle or the square?
* Would you rather see a sunset or a sunrise?
* Which color is the best?
Sample serious questions:
* What rules should be in place for abortion?
* Should there be more restrictions on the use of guns?
* Is Global Warming a real problem?
* Should more recreational drugs be made legal?
* Other current event type questions…
The classes are learner lead and I do let them decide what questions and type of discussions we will be doing. There will be occasional games with prizes for the learners as well.
I have 13+ years experience educating on two very similar documents, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights written by the United Nations in 1948 and the United States Constitution. I received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award in 2018 in Washington D.C. for my work in these areas. I work with middle and high school students to discuss every day issues and the more serious subjects as well.
I will be traveling the end of March so if I am unable to get the class covered by another teacher when gone I will refund for the class missed.
Note: If there is a subject you feel strongly about us avoiding please let me know.
HOW TO SURVIVE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE AND OTHER DAILY LIFE CHALLENGES (Shar Nunley)
Ages: 12+
Fee: $75 plus $50 non-refundable materials fee
Email: snunley@knology.net
The class will be separated into teams. The first 6 weeks the kids will learn about everyday life. They will pick a career, a place to live, a mode of transportation. All the things they can dream of having in their future. We’ll look at the logistics of making their dream future happen. THEN BAM – the Zombie Apocalypse hits. And from here on out it’s a race between the teams to see who will survive. Every week will be different challenges the teams must do. At the end of class, the teams with the most points wins! What do you win? hhhmmmmmm survive and find out.
IMPROV 101 (Skye Stockard)
Ages: 5-11
Fee: $55 plus $5 non-refundable materials fee
Email: skyesthelimityt@gmail.com
Learn the basics of Improv, from people, places, and things, to movement and usage of props. Students can learn and play in this fun and challenging class!
This is a student led class.
IMPROV AND SCENE WRITING (Patrick Cooper)
Ages: 10+
Fee: $80 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: drcooperlessons@gmail.com
Calling all young actors and writers. We’ll have fun and get comfortable performing on stage by learning how to play improv games. We’ll also learn how to create plots and characters to write our own scenes. No experience needed.
INSIDE ANIME (‘Raine Chepren)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $50
Email: midoriyaizuku1307@gmail.com
The focus of this class will be to learn about Japanese anime/manga and to meet other anime fans. Participants will discuss the history of anime, a look behind the scenes at the creation, artists and voice actors, and how anime is important in pop culture. The class will include discussion of Japanese culture and traditions and introduction to some Japanese words, but no knowledge of Japanese is required. In addition to the learning objectives, this class will allow for social time to make friends with peers with similar interests.
This is a student led class.
INTRO TO SPANISH (Gisela Morgado)
Ages: 6-11
Fee: $90 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: giselamorgado@yahoo.com
This is a fun and engaging introduction to Spanish class for young students. We will play games, sing songs, make crafts/participate in hands-on activities as we learn. Students will leave this class with Spanish alphabet knowledge, vocabulary knowledge, and basic conversation skills.
INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLORS (Angel Mercado)
Ages: 9-14
Fee: $120
Email: angelcollito1959@gmail.com
I designed this class for HOP students. They will be introduced to the color wheel through simple exercises. They will learn about color values, contrast, warm and cool colors, how to create gray colors and how to create different texture effects . Learn what different brushes do and their applications. The importance of how much water to use in the brush and on the paper. Also, how to use compositions to create a balance in a painting.
KID SOCIAL (Savannah Stockard)
Ages: 5-9
Fee: $30 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: savannahbananavideo@Gmail.com
Join us for a fun-filled class for 5-9 year olds with Brain Games, Escape Rooms, Crafts, and more!
We will engage in fun, stimulating activities to foster interaction while using your brain. Kids will get to be creative, artistic, and social!
This is a student led class with parent supervision.
KIDS YOGA (Lisa Dryden)
Ages: 4-7
Fee: $80
Email: ljdryden@hotmail.com
Let’s learn Yoga through PLAY! Join, Lisa Dryden, Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, for a FUN-filled Kids Yoga Class! We will play our favorite childhood games like-the floor is lava, freeze dance, red light green light, and simon says. We will dance to lively music with bubbles, hula hoops, balls, color/craft, using our imaginations, etc. all while learning our yoga poses and breathing techniques. This class is designed to be active, & letting kids be kids! We will build strength, flexibility, and learn breathing techniques all through play! Each week will focus on a different area of the body incorporating health concepts- like immune system functions, muscular system, heart/lung/ brain functions, etc.
LITTLE CHEFS (Kristin Dovbniak)
Ages: 5-9
Fee: $100 plus $50 non-refundable materials fee
Email: krisruggdov@gmail.com
Learn the basics (and beyond) of food and cooking in this interactive, kid-focused cooking class with trained Chef Kris! Kids will learn everything from basic knife skills (using safe, plastic serrated chef’s knives) and kitchen safety, to how flavors and seasoning works, measuring, mis en place, how to read and execute a recipe with help and create simple recipes- culminating in a team-based ‘Top Chef’-style competition at the end of the semester! Kids will be interacting with ingredients and sampling foods/bringing home samples of food, so please make sure to let us know of any food allergies (we can accommodate as much as we can). **This class is specially designed for younger kids, ages 5-9. For a slightly more advanced class, check out the Chef Jr. class, designed for ages 10-13**
Please note kids will not be using heat of any sort during this class (oven, stove) though they will be sent home with optional ‘homework’ to work on what they learn in class with a parent’s help. All food (unless otherwise requested by parent) will be provided by Chef Kris, including end of the semester team recipes. Don’t be surprised if your kiddo comes home wanting to help with dinner!
LIVE, LAUGH, LEGO (Alicia Prescott and Max Prescott)
Ages: 6+
Fee: $80 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: misslish@verizon.net
Join MISS LISH and her son, Max, as we pave the way to Lego success, one brick at a time.
Our goal is to help you learn how to build with the bricks you already have… without the need to buy more new boxed sets!
In this 11 week class, we will share build techniques and trade secrets to help take your Lego builds to the next level!
Every class will have a different structure as we take in Lego life… and consider all of its amazing possibilities.
Activities include movie time to learn the history of Lego, Bingo (with prizes!) to familiarize ourselves with Lego terminology, Tips/Tricks/Techniques/Trade Secrets, “Illegal” build ideas, Build Challenges, Minifig Mania!, Hero Factory/Bionicles free build, Lighting Kits, Mosaics …and so much more!
Students will receive some Lego pieces (minifigs, specialty pieces, mosaics, etc) throughout the semester (but not a whole set… which is kinda the point!)
**Please note MISS LISH & Max will be hosting a field trip to LEGOLAND on Tuesday, March 7th.
Reserve your spot to take advantage of the special discounted pricing! See event post for details.
MAD SCIENCE – ENERGY, MATTER & MACHINES (Georges Lefevre)
Ages: 6-12
Fee: $160 plus $35 non-refundable materials fee
Email: madSciencegreatertampabay@gmail.com
Students will have the opportunity to explore the exciting topics of matter, energy & engineering. They will investigate the different states of matter, learn all about chemical reactions and make a functioning catapult! Students will unravel how electricity is produced and investigate light and lasers. All sessions include exciting hands-on experiments and cool take homes.
Matter of Fact
Investigate the ingredients of the universe! Build molecule models! Play Alchemist by turning a nickel into gold (well, almost) and use our secret formula to make your very own Mad Science Putty!
Energy Burst!
Explore the energy of motion (potential versus kinetic energy) with cars and catapults. Check out our Spring Things™ and build rubber band-powered rattlesnake eggs to scare your friends.
Dry Ice
Explore the 3 states of matter. Turn water to ice in seconds and build a giant bubbling potion! Create some dry ice bubbles and end with a spooky fog effect. Students take home a Thermochromatic Cup™!
Acids & Bases
Uncover the secrets of chemistry and the effects acids and bases have on our daily lives. Learn to test for acid rain, make your own fire extinguisher, and watch as a film canister pop using an acid and a base!
Playing With Polymers
This session demystifies a most beneficial molecule – Polymers! Investigate this slippery kind of science making various reactions including snow, magic mud and Polymer Bouncy Balls to take home!
Seeking Our Senses
Explore all five senses. Test your vision with optical illusions, find your blind spot. Discover how hearing works and put your taste buds to the test!
Electricity & Lasers
Test various materials for conductivity with space-age plasma balls. Discover light, colors, with Laser special effects & create illusions, Compete in a friendly game of Laser Limbo and end with a dance party!
Super Power Sources
Explore electricity; learn what it is, where it comes from and how we produce it. Discover the differences between renewable and non-renewable energy resources, and what it all means for the future of electricity in our ever modernizing civilization.
Machine Mania 1 & 2 – Investigate the world of simple machines as you learn that machines are helpful for work AND play! Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults and micro-pinchers! Use the machines you create to feed yourself and launch ping-pong balls! Operating your simple machines will make work seem like play.
Jr. Engineers 1 & 2 – Structures are all around you, everywhere you look and everywhere you go! Inspect the elements of structures as you build and test. Build a Soma cube puzzle that may even stump your parents!
MAKING MAKE BELIEVE: LET’S TELL A STORY (Lisa Casey)
Ages: 5-9
Fee: $85 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: lisacasey3333@gmail.com
Come join Sammy and his friends for all new stories and activities. We will enjoy award winning picture books. Then, find creative ways to express ourselves and enrich our love of literature. We will explore the world of storytelling using super creative activities to help retell or inspire a story. This class offers Storytime with rich literature and a focus on story elements. We will participate in creative writing, interactive games, art projects, costumes, puppets, and more!
Research shows that being able to retell stories increases comprehension skills and understanding of topics presented.
Note: If you took this class in the FALL, there will be all new stories and activities this session. Activities will be modified as needed for the age range and abilities in the class.
Preferred payment methods: CASH OR VENMO
MARINE SCIENCE (Damon Chepren)
Ages: 11-17
Fee: $90 plus $20 non-refundable materials fee
Email: damon@wildworldexp.com
Join this class to explore the true final frontier on Earth! Our planet is more than 2/3 ocean and less than 5% of that has been explored. We will dive into discoveries of the Seven Seas as we investigate the many sciences of the marine world, including biology, chemistry, taxonomy, anatomy, botany, geology, and more. This is an in-depth class with hands-on learning and will include real marine biofacts and fossils, water testing, squid and shark dissections, and a field trip to a nearby estuary (location TBD)
MATHEMAGICIANS MATH GAMES (Britt Beda)
Ages: 6+
Fee: $50
Email: Brittbeda@verizon.net
Become a mathemagician by playing a fun assortment of K-5 math games! Students will play an assortment of math board and card games in small groups each week, having fun together while practicing elementary math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), counting money, fractions, logic and problem solving. Expect games like Money Bags, Fraction War, Math Stacks, Uno, SmartGames IQ Fit and more. Students will read game instructions and work together to learn the rules and mechanics of each game.
Number recognition and familiarity with skip counting and math facts concepts is recommended for this class.
MOCK COMBAT 1 (Max Fahy)
Ages: 5-10
Fee: $85 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: maxineffahy@gmail.com
Paypal email: payment@heroichealthgroup.com
Payment Instructions: Cash, Check, Paypal to payment@heroichealthgroup.com Heroic Health Group with teacher name, class, and student name on check or envelope/ transaction
Are you ready for some MOCK COMBAT? We’re all about the exciting & challenging contact sport of foam fighting! 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. An instructor will facilitate sessions where your child will have the opportunity to boost creativity, build confidence, and engage in teamwork sports.
MOCK COMBAT 2 (Max Fahy)
Ages: 11+
Fee: $85 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: maxineffahy@gmail.com
Paypal email: payment@heroichealthgroup.com
Payment Instructions: Cash, Check, Paypal to payment@heroichealthgroup.com Heroic Health Group with teacher name, class, and student name on check or envelope/ transaction
Are you ready for some MOCK COMBAT? We’re all about the exciting & challenging contact sport of foam fighting! 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. An instructor will facilitate sessions where your child will have the opportunity to boost creativity, build confidence, and engage in teamwork sports.
MUSIC MAKERS (Patrick Cooper)
Ages: 7-12
Fee: $80
Email: drcooperlessons@gmail.com
Learn how to make music with your iPad, tablet, or laptop. We’ll learn how to create songs that can be used for video games, your own movies, or are just fun to listen to. No experience needed.
MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR TEENS (Patrick Cooper)
Ages: 13+
Fee: $80
Email: drcooperlessons@gmail.com
Learn how to create music in nearly any style with your iPad, tablet, or laptop. We’ll learn how to make beats, use virtual instruments, balance and mix, and other skills used by the pros. No experience needed.
MUSICAL THEATER DANCE (Skye Stockard)
Ages: 4-15
Fee: $50 plus $45 non-refundable materials fee
Email: skyesthelimityt@gmail.com
This class will allow beginners and pros alike to learn about the art of Musical Theater Dance! Students will get to dance in an ensemble and create show!
Songs from Frozen 2, Beauty and the Beast, and Anastasia will be included in the showcase.
This is a student led class.
NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS (Damon Chepren)
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $80 plus $15 non-refundable materials fee
Email: damon@wildworldexp.com
Join us as we learn about the amazing people who called “America” home long before European settlers arrived. The goal of this hands-on class will be to discover some of the stories of these diverse civilizations throughout time, from the Paleo to today, as we explore the skills, crafts, traditions, and folktales of these cultures. All activities will be conducted with the utmost respect for the people and their history. We will investigate the indigenous people throughout the Americas, but will pay special attention to the nations and tribes of Florida. Damon does not claim any indigenous blood, but rather a deep passion and respect for these people and their ways.
NATURAL HEALING (Adrienne Martinez)
Ages: 8-18
Fee: $55 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: aleahmar17@gmail.com
This class will briefly cover how humans are anatomically designed as frugivores, the energetics of fruit, the body’s sewer system (lymphatic system), true nature of dis-ease and how to cure it, and the simplicity of health and vitality by eating a mucus free or mucus less diet.
NATURE STUDY (Cricket Borajkiewicz)
Ages: 3-6
Fee: $80 plus $15 non-refundable materials fee
Email: cricketbork@gmail.com
Join us for an outdoor nature study. Each week we will discuss a different nature theme. Read a stories & poems and do fun hand on activies. Class will end with students adding pages to their nature journals, which will go home at the end of the semester.
Sample activies sprouting seeds, making mini compost bottles, diy rain sticks, squirrel feeders, mushroom stamps
We will have fun learning about the outside world around us!
PE AND GAMES K-5 (Ethan Young and Jeff Pope)
Ages: 5-10
Fee: $80
Email: JEFF@JFKFL.org
Jump for Kids will offer a PE class for elementary school age students. Taught by a certified and professional personal trainer, Jeff Pope and Highschool Teenager Coach Ethan Young. We will focus on games Hop scotch, relay races, tap, running laps, red light green light, knocker-ball, cone/agility courses, running with parachutes, tire pulling, soccer, dodgeball, squats, caterpillar running, freeze dance, shadow tag, cart wheels, back-to-back, do-the-hop, don’t drop the ball and a free play day.
Teachers kids are 50% off
PE AND TEAM SPORTS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL (Jeff Pope)
Ages: 11-18
Fee: $80
Email: JEFF@JFKFL.org
Jump for Kids-“PT Academy” program will offer a PE class for Middle and High school age students. We will focus on team sports games such as basketball, soccer, dodge-ball, capture the flag, ultimate freebee, flag football, volleyball, basketball, volleyball, kickball, badminton & Bocce Ball.
PERSONAL TRAINING (EXERCISE AND KICKBOXING CLASS) (Jeff Pope)
Ages: 11-18
Fee: $80 for students, $45 for parents plus $20 non-refundable materials fee
Email: JEFF@JFKFL.org
Students and Parents class. The fitness program will be custom written for the class. I have 23 years of being a professional personal trainer. We will warm up, do resistance training/cross-training (cross-fit) End with abs and light cardio (elevate your heart rate to kick in fat loss). During the class coach will hold pads for kicks and punches. We have professional Kickboxing equipment and pads. I will teach proper form for Kickboxing. PS in my professional experience ladies love to punch and kick pads.
PLUSHIES 101 (Dawn Marie Miller)
Ages: 10-adult
Fee: $75 plus $25 non-refundable materials fee
Email: kbm4d@yahoo.com
This is a beginner sewing class. We will learn the art of design, pattern making, and hand sewing skills as we create one of a kind plushies.
SCIENCE FOR LITTLES (HOP Admins)
Ages: 3-6
Fee: $5
Email: homeschoolersofpinellas@gmail.com
Science for Littles will be run as a cooperative class. Each family will be in charge of teaching for one week (or more if we get less than 12 students). We just ask that something “science-y” be a part of your class. There are tons of great ideas on Pinterest! The parent who is teaching the class on any given week will shoulder any costs in supplies for that week. All of the families who sign up for this class will be invited to a private facebook group so that we can schedule which week each of the families will teach and limit duplicate activities!
SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DANCE (Margaret Morrison Howard)
Ages: 4-12
Fee: $100
Email: howardhighland@earthlink.net
Learn traditional Scottish highland dance as well as history of Scotland and their dances
SENSORY STORY TIME (Cricket Borajkiewicz)
Ages: 2-4 (with parent)
Fee: $75 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: cricketbork@gmail.com
Kids listen to books so much better when they’re hands are busy!
Each week we will explore a fun topic. We will have a different sensory free play experience, as well as hand rhymes, folk songs, and of course lots of reading!
Some of the fun themes you can look forward to are
-Gardening
-Trucks & Cars
-Forest Friends
-Colors
-Fairy Tales
SOCCER & KICKBALL (Jeff Pope)
Ages: 11-18
Fee: $80 for students
Email: JEFF@JFKFL.org
We will rotate soccer and kickball every other week.
Teachers pay 50% off
SOCIABLE TEENS LEARNING THINGS (Karey Whitfield)
Ages: 12+
Fee: $80
Email: kareythenotary@gmail.com
This teen social time will break down the understanding of social differences, talk about self image, learn how to handle conflict and so much more. Through discussions, games, and discoveries this is a social participation class for our youngsters. They will learn where they stand in their lives and will show them how important every choice they make in their lives, actually affects their lives. Not to mention, make some new friends and have some fun!
STREET HOCKEY SKILLS (Ethan Young)
Ages: 6+
Fee: $55
Email: Ethanryoung8@gmail.com
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Street Hockey!!! During this class we will play various games and work on skills!!! All equipment is included, Sticks, Balls, Nets. However, feel free to bring your own equipment!!!
This is a student led class.
SUPER DUPER STEM (Lisa Casey)
Ages: 6-13
Fee: $85 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: lisacasey3333@gmail.com
Do you love to build? Are you good at creating new masterpieces? Have you ever wondered how something works? Do you like inventing? As critical thinking and creative pursuits become more and more important, STEM activities provide a safe and fun way for you to explore the concepts of science, math, engineering, and technology in a kid-friendly, exciting class.
These fabulously fun STEM classes combine creative invention with the excitement of friendly contests. Each week students will work independently, with partners, or in groups on projects that promote thinking “outside of the box”. There will be thought-provoking activities, combined with having fun and learning something new! Hope you will join my STEM class to become the greatest critical thinker you can be!
PLEASE NOTE: If you took this class in the past, there will be all new activities and lots of fun!.
TEEN/TWEEN CRAFTS (Alicia Prescott)
Ages: 10+
Fee: $65 plus $55 non-refundable materials fee
Email: misslish@verizon.net
Join MISS LISH for another semester of new and exciting crafts. In this 11 week class, we’ll focus on fun fashions and cool creations to decorate your personal space. Some of the creations we’ll make include:
*Moon Lamps
*Fancied-up Tie Dye Wall Art
*Personalized Pillowcases
*Hanging Star-Flakes
*Faux Stained Glass
*You’re the Designer Take-Along Pouches
*Customized Sunglasses
*Wishing Bracelets
…and so much more!
TEEN/TWEEN YOGA FLOW (Lisa Dryden)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $90
Email: ljdryden@hotmail.com
Let’s get our Yoga on! Join Lisa Dryden, Certified 200 Hour Yoga Instructor, for these AWESOME Educational themed Yoga Classes. Each week we will focus on new topics, including: PARTNER YOGA: Participants will work in pairs/groups to explore yoga postures, learning to balance and support each other; YOGA FOR SPORTS & ATHLETICS: A focus will be on the physical benefits of yoga for sports, esp. to prevent injury; SHOULDER YOGA: focusing on shoulders, releasing tension, building strength, and opening the chest for better posture; BUILDING BALANCE: Explore balance, and practice staying centered when faced with challenges on and off the mat; YOGRAPHY: we will travel the world using yoga postures to learn about nature, geography, & cultures across the continents.
A great level of detail will be given describing the postures presented in class insuring adequate knowledge of alignment. This class is designed for those new to yoga, as well as seasoned Yogis!
THE ROYALE GAME (ERIC CLEMENSON)
Ages: 8-16
Fee: $75 plus $5 non-refundable materials fee
Email: ebchessfla@yahoo.com
This class is for students who already have some experience playing chess and are familiar with the rules. If the prospective student is a beginner or has a limited knowledge of chess, please consider enrolling in The ABCs of Chess.
Students will be introduced to the ancient game of chess and discover strategies like zugzwang and the “Greek Gift”.
Each class will be composed of a learning portion (lesson) and a free play period where students get to put to use what they’ve learned, after all, chess is a game and should be enjoyed!
If enough students are enrolled, for those interested, an unrated chess tournament will be conducted, and trophies awarded.
In addition, for ambitious players, information will be supplied on resources they can use to make additional progress in their game. Chess is an open-ended learning experience, there’s always something more to learn!
Chess is suitable for all ages. I have taught students aged 5 to 70.
NOTE: For students who are interested but have a schedule conflict, I am available for individual or group lessons (if there is more than one student) outside of class times.
TOT SOCIAL (Mackenzie Riling and Emily Young)
Ages: 0-5yrs
Fee: $50 for semester $5 drop in
Email: Mmriling@protonmail.com and emilyayoung10@gmail.com
This is a babysitting period with non structured curriculum and possible crafts. Age appropriate toys will be available. All diaper changes will be done by parent/guardian. We are two certified babysitters ages 12 and 14 and we are excited to babysit your child/children for you during this period! Drop in’s welcome!
This is a student led class.
UNIQUE CRAFTS 2 (Kerry Dalto)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $90 plus $35 non-refundable materials fee
Email: kerrydasilva@gmail.com
We are going to learn some really beautiful and interesting new crafts this semester! Some of the projects we have planned are:
* basket weaving
* macrame wall hanging
* string art on wooden boards
* safety pin bracelets
* batik dyed t-shirts
* paper marbling and collage
Please bring 1 pre-washed white cotton t-shirt to dye on our batik dyeing day. The string art project will involve hammering nails into wood. Students are encouraged to do their own hammering and assistance will be provided as needed. Most of the projects will span 2 classes. Therefore, students are encouraged to attend all classes so they can participate fully.
Come dressed for mess, and let’s have some fun!
VIOLIN CLASS (Patrick Cooper)
Ages: 9+
Fee: $90 plus $10 non-refundable materials fee
Email: drcooperlessons@gmail.com
Learning to play with others is a great way to get started. Learn the fundamentals of how to play and sound good, take care of the instrument, read music, and be creative with your new instrument. For brand new learners or up to one year of experience on the violin.
WARRIOR CATS FAN CLUB (Britt Beda)
Ages: 7+
Fee: $100 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: Brittbeda@verizon.net
Back by popular demand! This class is for fans of the Warrior Cats series of books by Erin Hunter. With over 30 books in the collection, students should have read the very first book Into the Wild and ideally the first series. Some students will have read 20+ books, so there’s always a risk of spoilers. Each class session will include a variety of book discussion, crafts, science and role play. And we will definitely be revisiting the medicine cat training, which was a class favorite last time! This is a very craft-y class with a lot of fun take-home projects.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS FLAT STANLEY? (Lisa Casey)
Ages: 6-11
Fee: $85 plus $30 non-refundable materials fee
Email: lisacasey3333@gmail.com
This super fun class will incorporate, reading, writing, math, science, geography, and creativity. The book is about a young boy named Stanley who is accidentally squished “as flat as a pancake” when a bulletin board falls on him. The story goes on to tell how Stanley discovers some real advantages to being flat—ESPECIALLY SINCE HE CAN FIT INTO AN ENVELOPE AND BE MAILED ANY PLACE IN THE WORLD.
We will read the book in class over a period of a few weeks, then make plans to send out our FLAT STANLEYS to locations all over the World. We will track travels on a map and learn about the geography of the location Flat Stanley travels to. The person who gets a FLAT STANLEY “decorates” him in clothes he might wear to reflect the climate and / or activities FLAT STANLEY might see or do there. We will also send out a questionnaire so that we can find out what FLAT STANLEY saw or did in that faraway city, what the climate is like, the distance between that city and ours, and some interesting facts about that city. Then that lucky person sends those facts back to us with the newly dressed FLAT STANLEY!
Note: This class will have some homework, (especially if your child needs help writing), and it will be a part of what we are learning in class. You will need to purchase the Flat Stanley book, but I will send you a link once you sign up for the class. We will also be making a lap journal to incorporate what we have will be learning about. Hope you will come and enjoy the JOURNEYS OF FLAT STANLEY with me!
Preferred payment methods: CASH OR VENMO
WILD DISCOVERY EXTENDED EDITION (Damon Chepren)
Ages: 7-10
Fee: $130
Email: damon@wildworldexp.com
In this double length class, have fun exploring the natural world as we seek out the flora and fauna of Florida, from megafauna to microscopic, and use our discoveries to learn about ecosystems, classification, adaptation, life cycles, symbiotic relationships, and conservation through inquiry-based learning. For the sake of environmental studies, this class will meet at nearby Hammock Park 3 minutes away, rather than at the church. To allow for travel time to the park, class will begin at 1:05 with 10 minutes of free exploration before instruction starts and will continue until 2:45. Plan to get your feet wet and your hands dirty as this class is all about getting out and immersing ourselves in nature. Activities will include dip netting, water testing, hiking, catch and release sampling, animal encounters, and just plain nature discovery. Each week will have a theme, but our learning will be driven by what we find along the way.
WIRE WRAPPING FOR BEGINNERS (Nicole Silvers)
Ages: 10 to adult
Fees: $85 plus $35 non-refundable materials fee
Email: Munkee111@yahoo.com
Wire wrapping is a fun and versatile method for creating beautiful jewelry! This class will focus on pendants. We will start with the basics of one wire simple wraps and progress from there; the beauty of wire wrapping is that your design can be as simple or as intricate as you want it to be. We will learn about the material, shape and size of wire and the tools used and techniques for using them. For the first half of the semester we will focus on learning a new technique or two per class and then we will use the rest of the semester to learn how to put them together to create original, one of a kind designs. Students are encouraged to source and wrap their own special gems and stones or I will have sea glass available to choose from. Material costs include a multi tool that will belong to the student and wire to be used in class that will become a part of each student’s finished project of which there will be at least three. If you have a student younger than 10 who would like to take the class please contact me to discuss. Also, if you are an adult interested in taking the class and it’s full please email me for possible availability.