Class Descriptions
*Classes with asterisk appear more than once because they cover more than one subject.
Once Upon A Snack Time - From Page to Plate
(Culinary - Family & Consumer Sciences)
*This class can also be found under 'Language'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters - Sowles
Children’s literature is so fun but what makes it even better is taking time to create the foods in our favorite stories. Each week we’ll read a new book and learn to make its corresponding food or dessert such as Stone Soup, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Dragons Love Tacos and many others, including a highlighted book written and illustrated by the instructor herself. Students will make their own recipe books, be introduced to grade-level vocabulary words, sight-word memorization and literature comprehension. This approach to reading creates cognitive synaptic connections by combining a tactile activity such as cooking with visual and audible instruction from the story-time.
This class promotes ELA State Standards which include comprehension collaboration, integration of knowledge ideas, and vocabulary acquisition use. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years without the literature repeating.
Pioneer Living - Frontier Inventions & Inventors
(Homesteading-Consumer & Family Studies)
*This class can also be found under 'Social & History'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (pre-pay)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
This class can be found as Pioneer Living or Frontier Fun. There are so many wonderful and interesting people who helped discover and establish settlements, customs and new ways of living in early America. To truly appreciate their stories, students will learn about their adventures and what life was like for them. We will not only read fun anecdotes but reenact some of those ways of living ourselves. Students will learn what it was like to be in a one-room schoolhouse setting. They will practice writing with chalk on slate boards just like Laura Ingalls, penning in cursive using a quill and hornbooks like George Washington, and writing secret Morse-Code messages using a real telegraph like Abraham Lincoln. They may also enjoy planting apple seeds like Johnny, panning for gold like James Marshall and constructing a fort like Daniel Boone. They will be introduced to land surveying, mock fishing and hunting with a “bow & arrow”, tracking, canning, cooking in a Dutch-oven, and traditional recess games. Students will learn about the origins of different pioneer holidays that we still celebrate today and the contrast of how they’ve changed over the years. Just as early settlers did, students will spend a large part of the semester learning about the different rules and chores children their own age had to follow like churning butter, fixing their own lunch, making wooden toys, collecting cow patties and fresh eggs, “chopping” firewood, milking Bessy the cow and much more.
This class promotes History-Social Science State Standards which include chronological & spatial thinking, research, evidence & point of view, and historical interpretation. Although some highly requested activities may be repeated it is done in such a way that the content will introduce either a new person in history or a new approach to the activity. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years. Fall 2026 semester will highlight frontier inventors & inventions.
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FRIDAY CLASS
Growing With Farm Science - Cultivating Curiosity
(Homesteading Skills - Environmental Principles & Concepts)
*This class can also be found under 'STEM'
Grades K-8
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Megan Sweeney
Dig into the science of sustainable living in this interactive, hands-on course! students will explore the foundations of agriculture by diving into soil health, mastering the basics of gardening, and learning how to grow their own food. We will also study farm anatomy, behavior, and essential husbandry practices. Perfect for curious minds eager to connect with nature and discover the vital science behind where our food comes from!
Young Citizens Academy - Leading with Character
(Health Education / Social Emotional Learning)
*This class can also be found under 'Social & History'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Amanda Collins
Great citizens have great character! In this class, students will explore what it means to be responsible, respectful, courageous, honest, compassionate, and wise citizens. Through discussions, role-playing, teamwork, and real-life scenarios, students will develop valuable life skills that strengthen relationships, encourage good decision-making, and prepare them to positively impact their families, communities, and the world around them.
Topics include:
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Responsibility & self-control
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Kindness, empathy & respect
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Honesty & integrity
-
Conflict resolution & communication
-
Leadership & teamwork
Art Around the World - Passport to Creativity
(Visual Arts)
*This class can also be found under 'Social & History'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Miriam Wickham
In this History Art class students will discover the rare beauty of several countries. We will learn about their culture and the role that art plays in History. The students will create a fun little passport as they "visit" each place. Students will make art projects using authentic materials and creating things such as Mosaic Tile Designs, Baskets, Painted Pottery and more.
This class promotes Visual Arts State Standards which include elaborating on an imaginative idea, creating personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials, making, explaining and justifying connections between artists or artwork and social, cultural and political history and analyzing how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources and cultural uses.
Becoming An Artist - Masterpiece Makers
(Visual Arts)
*This class can also be found under 'Social & History'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
In this creative art class the students will learn about 4 to 5 different artists per semester, their unique style of art, their mediums and how they approached art in a new way. Students will make projects that simulate these famous pieces, then create their own interpretation of that style. They will learn about the lives of these well-known (and some not-so-well-known) artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Franz Marc, Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Monet, Beatrix Potter and more. Students will be introduced to charcoal, modeling clay, oil paint, acrylic, pastels, watercolors and other materials.
Learning about these artists’ journeys which often started from a young age will encourage your student to explore their own distinctive art style without fear. They will be given a matted frame at the end of the semester to display their favorite completed piece.
This class promotes Visual Arts State Standards which include role development of visual arts, aesthetic valuing, and skills, processes, materials & tools demonstration. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years without a specific artist being repeated.
Illustration Station - Drawing Stories to Life
(Visual Arts)
*This class can also be found under 'Language'
Grades 4-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Lyndsey Thiessen
In this class, students will discover the fun of bringing their ideas to life through drawing! We'll start by learning how to draw what we see through observation and a variety of drawing exercises. Some of which include quick gesture sketches and contour drawing.
We'll balance these foundational skills with creative projects that encourage students to use their imagination and create original compositions. Along the way, they'll learn what makes a good illustration by exploring how artists use storytelling, composition, and other visual elements to bring ideas to life. By the end of the class, each student will create a finished illustration inspired by a favorite story or one from their own imagination, bringing together everything they've learned to create a piece that's uniquely their own.
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FRIDAY CLASS
Mad Science Lab - Exploring the Extraordinary!
(Physical Science: Sound & Light / Electricity & Magnetism for Fall)
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
An introductory course to all aspects of the Physical Science where students will learn how fun, rewarding, and science can be! Your child will explore chemistry, physics, earth science and astronomy through kinesthetic experiments designed to captivate their curiosity. In each class, your child will learn how to demonstrate a new branch of science using real-world models and prototypes, while also encouraging their imagination and problem-solving skills. Not only are these experiments exciting but give students the foundational knowledge to pursue and understand science in the future. At the end of the semester during our Student Showcase, your child will create a presentation of one of their favorite science experiments, and win prizes based on different categories. This class is designed to grow with your student and can be taken multiple semesters for up to 3 years without repeating an experiment. This class previously taught by Mr. Gideon and is being revamped by Mrs S!!!
This class promotes Science State Standards including planning investigations, asking questions about data, talking about models, and developing a successful solution to a design problem.
Growing With Farm Science - Cultivating Curiosity
(Agricultural Education & Life Science)
*This class can also be found under 'Life Skills'
Grades K-8
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Megan Sweeney
Dig into the science of sustainable living in this interactive, hands-on course! students will explore the foundations of agriculture by diving into soil health, mastering the basics of gardening, and learning how to grow their own food. We will also study farm anatomy, behavior, and essential husbandry practices. Perfect for curious minds eager to connect with nature and discover the vital science behind where our food comes from!
Time Travelers & Money Makers - Daily Adventures!
(Mathematics / Economics)
Grades K-4
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
Time and money are part of everyday—and this hands-on class brings both to life! Through interactive games, real-world challenges, creative projects, and teamwork, students will practice essential math skills while learning to read clocks and calendars, manage schedules, plan ahead, budget wisely, save for goals, and make thoughtful financial decisions. Each semester features new adventures and practical life scenarios, such as grocery shopping, saving for a special toy, planning time sensitive activities, giving students fresh opportunities to explore how time and money shape the world around them. The semester concludes with a collaborative planning challenge where students use both budgeting and scheduling skills to design and enjoy their own class celebration.
This class is aligned with California Mathematics Standards, including telling and measuring time, working with money, solving real-world word problems, using the four mathematical operations, estimating and measuring quantities, and applying mathematical reasoning to everyday situations. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 2 years.
Amazing Anatomy - Bones, Brains & Beyond
(Biology & Life Science)
*This class can also be found under 'Physical Education'
Grades K-8
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Amanda Collins
Discover the incredible design of the human body! From the amazing brain to the smallest bones, students will explore how our bodies are designed to function. Through hands-on activities, models, experiments, and interactive lessons, we'll investigate the body's major systems and discover how they work together to keep us alive and thriving. My goal is not only to teach anatomy, but also to inspire students to care for their bodies by understanding what they need to grow, stay healthy, and flourish.
Students will explore:
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Skeletal system
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Brain & nervous system
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Muscular system
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Heart & circulatory system
-
Human health and wellness
Creation Explorers - A Journey in Genesis
(Light & Water Science for Fall Semester)
*This class can also be found under 'Friday Busy Bee-Liever'
Grades K-8
$100 per semester (private pay)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Catie Ammons
Creation Explorers invites students on an unforgettable journey through the incredible world God created. Using the book of Genesis as our guide, we'll explore different portions of the seven days of Creation each semester, discovering how God's design is revealed through hands-on science experiments, investigations, and exciting real-world activities. We'll dive into the wonders of light and water, plants, animals, the human body, the sun, moon and stars, and more.
From experimenting with light and color to discovering the amazing properties of water and the incredible order found throughout creation, every lesson is designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and awe for our Creator. Students will investigate the beauty, complexity, and divine purpose woven throughout God's world while building a strong foundation in science through engaging, interactive learning. Come discover why every new adventure points back to the wisdom, creativity, and power of the One who made it all.
THIS BUSY BEE-LIEVER CLASS CANNOT USE CHARTER FUNDING
Once Upon A Snack Time - From Page to Plate
(English Language Arts)
*This class can also be found under 'Life Skills'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters - Sowles
Children’s literature is so fun but what makes it even better is taking time to create the foods in our favorite stories. Each week we’ll read a new book and learn to make its corresponding food or dessert such as Stone Soup, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Dragons Love Tacos and many others, including a highlighted book written and illustrated by the instructor herself. Students will make their own recipe books, be introduced to grade-level vocabulary words, sight-word memorization and literature comprehension. This approach to reading creates cognitive synaptic connections by combining a tactile activity such as cooking with visual and audible instruction from the story-time.
This class promotes ELA State Standards which include comprehension collaboration, integration of knowledge ideas, and vocabulary acquisition use. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years without the literature repeating.
Say 'Hola' to Spanish - Beyond the Basics
(World Languages & Language Development)
*This class can also be found under 'Social & History'
Grades K-8
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Amanda Collins
Take your child’s knowledge of Spanish to the next level! This interactive class is designed for students who already know very basic Spanish greetings, colors, numbers, and common vocabulary. Through activities, conversation, and songs, students will build confidence to respond to common questions in Spanish. My goal is to make learning a second language engaging, practical, and fun!
Children will enjoy learning Spanish in a fun and interactive way. Teacher will use immersion-style lessons using Spanish nursery rhymes, folk songs, and bilingual story books. Topics will be playful and fun through games while comprehensible using common topics like numbers, colors, and greetings. We will also spend time exploring and learning interesting facts about Spanish speaking countries and their cultures. Learning Spanish is a great way to connect to the world and add a new skill to your child’s list of skills and talents.
Students will learn:
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Conversational Spanish
-
Expanded vocabulary and grammar
-
Listening and pronunciation skills
Powerful Paragraphs - Where Words Come Alive
(English Language Arts / Writing / Reading)
Grades 3-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
Every great author starts with a single idea. In this creative Writer's Workshop, students will discover how words can entertain, persuade, inspire, and inform through fun, hands-on writing adventures. From imaginative stories and poetry to comic strips, scripts, journals, letters, speeches, advertisements, and even modern text conversations, students will experiment with many different styles of writing while developing their own unique voice. Creative prompts, games, challenges, and collaborative activities make this a class where reluctant writers gain confidence and enthusiastic writers discover new ways to grow.
Along the way, students will strengthen essential English Language Arts skills by learning how to organize ideas, write clear and engaging paragraphs, use descriptive language, expand vocabulary, apply grammar and punctuation, revise and edit their work, and write for different audiences and purposes. Students will explore everything from writing compelling advertisements and persuasive arguments to crafting heartfelt letters, vivid stories, and expressive poetry while discovering that great writing comes in many forms. Students enrolled in both the fall and spring semesters will have one selected piece of writing published in a collaborative class book—a special keepsake celebrating a year of creativity and growth.
This class promotes ELA State Standards which include comprehension collaboration, integration of knowledge ideas, and vocabulary acquisition use. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years without the literature repeating..
Illustration Station - Drawing Stories to Life
(Literature Appreciation)
*This class can also be found under 'Art & Music'
Grades 4-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Lyndsey Thiessen
In this class, students will discover the fun of bringing their ideas to life through drawing! We'll start by learning how to draw what we see through observation and a variety of drawing exercises. Some of which include quick gesture sketches and contour drawing.
We'll balance these foundational skills with creative projects that encourage students to use their imagination and create original compositions. Along the way, they'll learn what makes a good illustration by exploring how artists use storytelling, composition, and other visual elements to bring ideas to life. By the end of the class, each student will create a finished illustration inspired by a favorite story or one from their own imagination, bringing together everything they've learned to create a piece that's uniquely their own.
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FRIDAY CLASS
Art Around the World - A Passport to Creativity
(Visual Arts)
*This class can also be found under 'Art & Music'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Miriam Wickham
In this History Art class students will discover the rare beauty of several countries. We will learn about their culture and the role that art plays in History. The students will create a fun little passport as they "visit" each place. Students will make art projects using authentic materials and creating things such as Mosaic Tile Designs, Baskets, Painted Pottery and more.
This class promotes Visual Arts State Standards which include elaborating on an imaginative idea, creating personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials, making, explaining and justifying connections between artists or artwork and social, cultural and political history and analyzing how art reflects changing times, traditions, resources and cultural uses.
Pioneer Living - Frontier Inventions & Inventors
(History / Social Science)
*This class can also be found under 'Life Skills'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (pre-pay)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
This class can be found as Pioneer Living or Frontier Fun. There are so many wonderful and interesting people who helped discover and establish settlements, customs and new ways of living in early America. To truly appreciate their stories, students will learn about their adventures and what life was like for them. We will not only read fun anecdotes but reenact some of those ways of living ourselves. Students will learn what it was like to be in a one-room schoolhouse setting. They will practice writing with chalk on slate boards just like Laura Ingalls, penning in cursive using a quill and hornbooks like George Washington, and writing secret Morse-Code messages using a real telegraph like Abraham Lincoln. They may also enjoy planting apple seeds like Johnny, panning for gold like James Marshall and constructing a fort like Daniel Boone. They will be introduced to land surveying, mock fishing and hunting with a “bow & arrow”, tracking, canning, cooking in a Dutch-oven, and traditional recess games. Students will learn about the origins of different pioneer holidays that we still celebrate today and the contrast of how they’ve changed over the years. Just as early settlers did, students will spend a large part of the semester learning about the different rules and chores children their own age had to follow like churning butter, fixing their own lunch, making wooden toys, collecting cow patties and fresh eggs, “chopping” firewood, milking Bessy the cow and much more.
This class promotes History-Social Science State Standards which include chronological & spatial thinking, research, evidence & point of view, and historical interpretation. Although some highly requested activities may be repeated it is done in such a way that the content will introduce either a new person in history or a new approach to the activity. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years. Fall 2026 semester will highlight frontier inventors & inventions.
REGISTER NOW FOR THIS FRIDAY CLASS
Say 'Hola' to Spanish - Beyond the Basics
(World Languages & Language Development)
*This class can also be found under 'Language'
Grades K-8
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Amanda Collins
Take your child’s knowledge of Spanish to the next level! This interactive class is designed for students who already know very basic Spanish greetings, colors, numbers, and common vocabulary. Through activities, conversation, and songs, students will build confidence to respond to common questions in Spanish. My goal is to make learning a second language engaging, practical, and fun!
Children will enjoy learning Spanish in a fun and interactive way. Teacher will use immersion-style lessons using Spanish nursery rhymes, folk songs, and bilingual story books. Topics will be playful and fun through games while comprehensible using common topics like numbers, colors, and greetings. We will also spend time exploring and learning interesting facts about Spanish speaking countries and their cultures. Learning Spanish is a great way to connect to the world and add a new skill to your child’s list of skills and talents.
Students will learn:
-
Conversational Spanish
-
Expanded vocabulary and grammar
-
Listening and pronunciation skills
Young Citizens Academy - Leading with Character
(Social Science - Civics Appreciation)
*This class can also be found under 'Life Skills'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Amanda Collins
Great citizens have great character! In this class, students will explore what it means to be responsible, respectful, courageous, honest, compassionate, and wise citizens. Through discussions, role-playing, teamwork, and real-life scenarios, students will develop valuable life skills that strengthen relationships, encourage good decision-making, and prepare them to positively impact their families, communities, and the world around them.
Topics include:
-
Responsibility & self-control
-
Kindness, empathy & respect
-
Honesty & integrity
-
Conflict resolution & communication
-
Leadership & teamwork
Becoming An Artist - Masterpiece Makers
(Biography & Social Science Readings)
*This class can also be found under 'Art & Music'
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Dawn Setters-Sowles
In this creative art class the students will learn about 4 to 5 different artists per semester, their unique style of art, their mediums and how they approached art in a new way. Students will make projects that simulate these famous pieces, then create their own interpretation of that style. They will learn about the lives of these well-known (and some not-so-well-known) artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Franz Marc, Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee, Monet, Beatrix Potter and more. Students will be introduced to charcoal, modeling clay, oil paint, acrylic, pastels, watercolors and other materials.
Learning about these artists’ journeys which often started from a young age will encourage your student to explore their own distinctive art style without fear. They will be given a matted frame at the end of the semester to display their favorite completed piece.
This class promotes Visual Arts State Standards which include role development of visual arts, aesthetic valuing, and skills, processes, materials & tools demonstration. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 4 years without a specific artist being repeated.
Fitness Fun-Gymnastics - Tumbling Toward Health
(Physical Education / Health Education)
Grades K-8
$195 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Miriam Wickham
Fitness Fun is a course where fitness, health, and mindfulness come together to help students grow strong in body and mind
This course offers a fun and engaging way to stay active, learn about healthy habits, and develop mental focus through physical activities including tumbling and gymnastics. Students will experience a balanced combination of physical fitness activities, health awareness, and mindfulness techniques.
The class helps students become stronger both physically and mentally while learning how to stay healthy, happy, and balanced in all areas of their lives.
Throughout the course, students will engage in a variety of fun fitness activities, learn how to take care of their bodies, and explore techniques to manage stress and enhance focus.
They will participate in exciting routines, including strength training, cardio, gymnastics, and team sports to improve physical health, coordination, and overall fitness.
They will also practice mindfulness through simple breathing exercises and learn how these practices can help manage stress, improve concentration, and cultivate a calm, positive mindset.
Additionally, students will explore topics like nutrition, hydration, sleep, and self-care to understand how these habits contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
This class provides a unique opportunity for students to build strength and confidence, not just physically, but also mentally.
Amazing Anatomy - Bones, Brains & Beyond
(Health Education)
*This class can also be found under 'STEM'
Grades K-8
$200 per semester (1 voucher)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Amanda Collins
Discover the incredible design of the human body! From the amazing brain to the smallest bones, students will explore how our bodies are designed to function. Through hands-on activities, models, experiments, and interactive lessons, we'll investigate the body's major systems and discover how they work together to keep us alive and thriving. My goal is not only to teach anatomy, but also to inspire students to care for their bodies by understanding what they need to grow, stay healthy, and flourish.
Students will explore:
-
Skeletal system
-
Brain & nervous system
-
Muscular system
-
Heart & circulatory system
-
Human health and wellness
Creation Explorers - A Journey in Genesis
(Light & Water Science for Fall Semester)
*This class can also be found under 'STEM'
Grades K-8
$100 per semester (private pay)
Fridays only
(Camino Community Church)
TEACHER: Catie Ammons
Creation Explorers invites students on an unforgettable journey through the incredible world God created. Using the book of Genesis as our guide, we'll explore different portions of the seven days of Creation each semester, discovering how God's design is revealed through hands-on science experiments, investigations, and exciting real-world activities. We'll dive into the wonders of light and water, plants, animals, the human body, the sun, moon and stars, and more.
From experimenting with light and color to discovering the amazing properties of water and the incredible order found throughout creation, every lesson is designed to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and awe for our Creator. Students will investigate the beauty, complexity, and divine purpose woven throughout God's world while building a strong foundation in science through engaging, interactive learning. Come discover why every new adventure points back to the wisdom, creativity, and power of the One who made it all.
THIS BUSY BEE-LIEVER CLASS CANNOT USE CHARTER FUNDING