Current Classes
Create. Learn. Grow.
Art
Woven Histories:
Fiber and Textile Art
In this class, students will explore the intricate world of fiber and textile art. Through hands-on projects students will learn the techniques of weaving, stitching, dyeing, and embellishing textiles. They will also discover the rich histories of different fibers, patterns, and motifs, and how they reflect the communities that make them. In addition to these engaging projects, students will have the opportunity to visit local felting artist Stephanie Metz at her exhibit at the Triton Museum of Art. This field trip will allow students to interact with Stephanie , ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the world of fiber art.
Coming in 2025-2026
🏗️ The Architecture Lab
Think It. Tinker It. Sketch it. Build It.
In The Architecture Lab, students dive into hands-on projects that blend creativity with real-world architectural thinking. From designing merry-go-rounds and emergency shelters to building treehouses and tiny worlds, each project introduces key concepts like scale, symmetry, structure, and design thinking. Students learn to sketch, plan, and build like architects—while exploring how buildings shape the world around us.
Middle Grade Science
Zoology
In the "Zoology" life science class, students will explore the fascinating world of animals, learning about their habitats, behaviors, and life cycles through fun hands-on activities. Students will get up close with various critters from insects to fish, discovering the amazing diversity of life around them.
Grades 3-5
Upper Grade Science
Exploring Electricity
Semester 1: In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of electricity and circuits. Through hands-on experiments, students will examine the roles of conductors and insulators, and uncover the impact of electricity in everyday life. Students will also develop practical skills in circuit troubleshooting, selecting the right connectors for wiring, and using scientific sketches and schematic symbols to document and communicate their designs. This class will equip students with both foundational knowledge and real-world application of electrical principles.
CSI Expert
Semester 2: Search for evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a crime. Students will observe carefully, think critically, conduct lab tests, document results and try to meet the burden of proof to solve crimes ranging from forgery to murder!
Grades 6-8
Coming in 2025-26
Light and Lenses
Exploring the Science of Seeing
From solar ovens to kaleidoscopes, this hands-on science course brings the invisible to life! Students explore the nature of light—how it travels, bends, reflects, and transforms energy—through engaging experiments, demonstrations, and STEAM projects. They'll build pinhole viewers, decode secret messages, experiment with color filters and mirrors, and model how light creates shadows and images. Along the way, we’ll uncover the mysteries of auroras, learn why things glow in the dark, and compare how we use sound and light to communicate. With a mix of creativity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry, students will discover just how illuminating science can be.
Lower Grade Writing
Igniting Creativity Through Writer’s Workshop
A writing workshop for our youngest writers.
“If you are a dreamer, come in.” -Shel Silverstein
As in a professional writer’s workshop, each student in this class will be a working author. Creativity will emerge through the workshop method which provides an environment to cultivate young writers . Throughout the year students will explore different styles of writing, learn a variety of revision techniques and become highly engaged in their own creative writing projects.
Middle Grade Writing
Narrative Adventures!
We will take an exciting approach to learning narrative and descriptive writing techniques that will stimulate and foster the students’ creativity and imagination. Through lessons, exercises, reading projects, and hands-on writing activities, this class will teach, step-by-step, the “magic” of creating complete stories in narrative fiction genres
Upper Grade Writing
Writing for Podcasts
In this class, students will learn how to tell a good story, pick interesting topics, gather good sound, and conduct smart interviews.Written, directed, and produced by the upper grade students, each episode will take listeners on a journey of exploration and learning across a myriad of topics. So, whether you're a lifelong learner or simply love to ponder the mysteries of the world, come along with us when we launch our new podcast class in the 2024-25 school year!
Grades 6-8
Podcast Recording
Sessions
From Script to Sound
Got something to say? Put on your headphones and get ready to hit record! In this class, you’ll master the art of recording and sound mixing.Your finished podcasts will be showcased on our dedicated podcast webpage, ready to share with the world.
Grades 6-8