***Please email raeannstevens@homerunministries.com
for information on available classes***
Opening 8:45 - 9:00 am
All students report to the auditorium at this time for an opening assembly,
which includes devotions, announcements, and prayer.
Session One: 9:05 - 10:00 am
NEW! Music Appreciation – Fiona Ingham
What's the difference between a concerto and a sonata? Who's Vivaldi? What does crescendo mean? Find out about these and more in this informative and foundational class. We will learn about the life and times of various composers, listen to distinctive pieces of music, learn about instruments of the orchestra as well as studying the rudiments of music notation.
Got Games? – Jennifer BoswellFULL
Operation, Candyland, Monopoly, Scrabble, Blokus, and Apples to Apples are just a few popular games that we will enjoy in this class. Come and put your game strategy skills to the test, explore the history of these timeless games, and perhaps learn how to play a new one. You'll have fun experiencing all the great classics and some new ones too!
NEW! Introduction to Theater – Stephanie O’LearyFULL
This fun and interactive class will involve theater skills and concepts such as stage presence, improvisation, vocalization, observation, and theater vocabulary, all taught through exercises, theater games and minor script work. Teamwork will be stressed as well. The goal is that through this study, students will have fun as they learn drama skills and gain confidence, poise, memorization skills and an enjoyment of the theater.
Chess – Branson RuddellFULL
Interested in learning how to play chess? This class covers all levels, from beginners to advanced players, and will cover basic piece movements, tactics, plans that lead to victory, openings, and chess notation, depending on the skill level of each student. During in-class tournaments the students will be able to employ what they have learned.
Please bring your own chess board.
NEW! Fun with German! - Nancy Byrd
Learn basic German conversation through songs and games with Frau Byrd. We will also explore the geography and culture of German speaking countries.
Decorative Painting – Ann RoseFULL
Learn how to paint with acrylics and turn simple everyday items into attractive pieces for your room. We will paint a yard sign and a bulletin board in class.
SupplyFee $12.50
Barrel of Fun - Lee Rose
Come join this once yoyo champion and experience yo-yoing made easy.
$20 supply fee includes yoyo!
Physical Education - Linda ShawFULL
Want to get your blood pumping? Feel the need to jump and shout? This class is all about fun! We will be playing lots of games and generally having a great time, while we get moving! Come have some fun with us!
Martial Arts Class for All Ages: Physical Education with a Purpose - Kevin Henderson
Come and learn basic Taekwondo movements, including self-defense in a Christian environment without eastern philosophy! (No sparring required.) Providing the beginning student a basic knowledge of martial arts, the class will also instill confidence, determination, and focus. We encourage current students to continue in this course. The skills we teach are best learned through repetition over several semesters.
$55 charge, due with your registration
Robotics– Instructors from the Robotics Academy
Here’s your chance to be even more creative and a little wacky too. In this class, we’ll be making some very “crazy and bizarre” contraptions that will truly amaze you. Your imagination can go “Wild” with ideas on how to combine them together to create even more complicated mechanical wonders. With motors, gears, pulleys, wheels and tons of other cool LEGO stuff at your disposal, this class will show you what “craziness” is all about!!!!This class is for 1st and 2nd period! Cost of the class is $205 which is due at the time of registration.
Mosaic Stained Glass - Linda Shaw FULL
Exploring the art of mosaic stained glass, we will pick the medium and then work on placing small pieces of nipped glass onto projects using a nipper and glue. Make a cheese tray, exterior terra cotta pot, stepping stone, wood trash can covered with a design, picture frame, a picture created on glass, sun catchers, or sport team logo design. These projects make great presents for grandparents, siblings, friends or parents, or as a room decoration.
NEW!Jewelry Making - Sandra BurkFULL
Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? If so, this is the class for you! Be creative while we learn how to make necklaces, earrings and bracelets using a large variety of beads, findings, wire, and jewelry making techniques. $20.00 supply fee
NEW!Medieval Knights and Kingdoms!!! - Kathy CarmanFULL
This class explores the life and times of the Middle Ages! Having fun studying various topics that relate to the feudal system of the historic era, students will design their own kingdoms and castles, and create their own shields and swords. We will discover medieval customs and sample traditional foods, music, art, and literature. The daily life of those who lived in Europe during this time period will come alive as students delve into the realm of Medieval Knights and Kingdoms!
Session Two: 10:05 - 11:00 am
Barrel of Fun - Lee Rose
Come join this once yo-yo champion and experience yo-yoing made easy.
$20 supply fee includes yoyo!
Speed Stacks – Patty JohnsonFULL
Speed stacking helps child stackers use both sides of their bodies and brains to develop important athletic and academic lifelong skills. With the use of stacked cups and a timer, students will develop hand-eye coordination, ambidexterity, quickness, and concentration.
A group order for the cups will be made at a later time. You will be notified by the teacher.
The Way Wars Were Won! - Branson RuddellFULL
What tactics have won battles? What makes a good leader? Learn lessons from military commanders like Napoleon, Patton, Rommel, and Gideon; also gain leadership skills critical to our decaying nation. With many exciting battle examples from Waterloo to Gazala, students will also appreciate the indirect approach summed up in Frederick the Great's quote, "Everything the enemy least expects will succeed the best." Military strategy board games and leadership exercises will allow the students to apply their newly learned concepts. Boys only!
NEW! Make a Memory – Michelle Williford FULL
Let your creativity shine! Join us on our scrapbooking journey and learn how to safely preserve photos & memorabilia, discover layout and design ideas and learn how to take better pictures for your scrapbook pages. Preserve your precious memories and create your own scrapbook in this exciting class!
Supply Fee of $15 will include papers and embellishments is due with your registration. Student will provide own book.
Mosaic Stained Glass - Linda ShawFULL
Exploring the art of mosaic stained glass, we will pick the medium and then work on placing small pieces of nipped glass onto projects using a nipper and glue. Make a cheese tray, exterior terra cotta pot, stepping stone, wood trash can covered with a design, picture frame, a picture created on glass, sun catchers, or sport team logo design. These projects make great presents for grandparents, siblings, friends or parents, or as a room decoration.
NEW! Fact or Fiction – Ann RoseFULL
Discover the true story behind some of history's greatest mysteries. We will show actual footage from the JFK assassination and the fall of the twin towers, plus other controversial topics. Students will be asked to form their own opinions based on the facts as presented.
Cake Decorating – Laura Trapani and Anna GoodellFULL
In this fun, behind-the-bakery scene class, students will learn how to ice a cake and decorate edible creations. Cookies, cupcakes, and icing will be provided each week. $8 supply fee includes decorating tools.
NEW!American Girls -Sandra BurkFULL
What was it like to be a young girl long ago? Come explore how it would be to grow up in Colonial America. In this class we will read the Felicity books, make crafts form the Colonial time period, explore what they did for entertainment and find out what kind of food they liked to eat.
Martial Arts Class for All Ages: Physical Education with a Purpose - Kevin HendersonFULL
Come and learn basic Taekwondo movements, including self-defense in a Christian environment without eastern philosophy! (No sparring required.) Providing the beginning student a basic knowledge of martial arts, the class will also instill confidence, determination, and focus. We encourage current students to continue in this course. The skills we teach are best learned through repetition over several semesters.
$55 charge, which is due with your registration
Knitting– Vivienne Salisbury
Enjoy the fun of knitting with easy and useful projects. Learn the knitting basics, or continue to expand your knitting knowledge by learning new techniques and stitches.
NEW! Science – Michelle Cox FULL
Welcome to science as we study “The Incredible Human Body”! We will use a curriculum from NASA with experiments showing us how the body works in space and why that relates to us on Earth. We take a look at real body parts and learn to work like a research team. Be ready to learn about how the body works in a very active way.
NEW!Having Fun in Literature – Jo Roberts FULL
A hilarious adventure awaits you as you enjoy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This is like no other Christmas Story you have ever read. The Herdmans are very mischievous and are always finding themselves in trouble. One Sunday they show up at church and discover that they want to be a part of the annual Christmas pageant. This is where we learn how the true meaning of Christmas becomes a part of their lives forever. We will have fun learning how a word is in context or out of context, we will explore fact and opinion and we will dig deeper by comparing the story with Bible verses. There will be plenty of fun activities each week as well.
Snack Break: 11:00 - 11:15 am
All students ages 7 and up gather in the auditorium for snack break and social time. Snacks may be brought from home or purchased for $.50 each.
Bottled water and juice are also available for purchase.
Session Three: 11:20 am - 12:15 pm
New! Lego Robotics – Instructors from the Robotic Academy
Robot Power Quest! Build fast and whacky, slow and powerful creations in this fun and exciting robotics class. The Lego Technic System has been adopted as the standard material for robotic designers because of its sophisticated and powerful set of mechanical design components. Come have a blast in this new robotics class!
Class will run until 1:15!$245 due at time of registration.
Art– Elisa Mason
New projects!
Learn about art history in a fun, creative way. We will explore many famous artists such as Chagall, Audubon, Van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, and Hicks. These artists come alive as we use different techniques of watercolor, paint, pastels, paper mache, and much more. Who knew learning could be such fun? A weekly project and supplies list will be given prior to the first day of class. Come dressed to have fun!
Speed Stacks – Patty Johnson
Speed stacking helps child stackers use both sides of their bodies and brains to develop important athletic and academic lifelong skills. With the use of stacked cups and a timer, students will develop hand-eye coordination, ambidexterity, quickness, concentration.
A group order for the cups will be made at a later time. You will be notified by the teacher.
Barrel of Fun - Lee Rose
Come join this once yoyo champion and experience yo-yoing made easy.
$20 supply fee includes yoyo!
Mosaic Stained Glass - Linda ShawFULL
Exploring the art of mosaic stained glass, we will pick the medium and then work on placing small pieces of nipped glass onto projects using a nipper and glue. Make a cheese tray, exterior terra cotta pot, stepping stone, wood trash can covered with a design, picture frame, a picture created on glass, sun catchers, or sport team logo design. These projects make great presents for grandparents, siblings, friends or parents, or as a room decoration.
The Way Wars Were Won! - Branson Ruddell
What tactics have won battles? What makes a good leader? Learn lessons from military commanders like Napoleon, Patton, Rommel, and Gideon; also gain leadership skills critical to our decaying nation. With many exciting battle examples from Waterloo to Gazala, students will also appreciate the indirect approach summed up in Frederick the Great's quote, "Everything the enemy least expects will succeed the best." Military strategy board games and leadership exercises will allow the students to apply their newly learned concepts. Boys only!
Cake Decorating – Laura Trapani and Anna GoodellFULL
In this fun, behind-the-bakery scene class, students will learn how to ice a cake and decorate edible creations. Cookies, cupcakes, and icing will be provided each week.
$8 supply fee includes decorating tools.
Texas History – Ann RoseFULL
Texas has a history unique to any other state, it is rich with traditions, people, places and fascinating events. Come discover its roots, learn about the six flags which have flown over it and why we should "Remember the Alamo!" From the Indians to the Astronauts we'll travel through time learning about our great state. Project Required.
Home Economics – Fiona InghamFULL
This class covers the basics of cooking, baking and sewing. Students will learn safety anpractical skills they can use around the kitchen and home. Course topics will include selecting and preparing foods, bread making from scratch, hand sewing and a basic introduction to machine sewing. Come and enjoy learning how to serve and impress your family!
NEW!Science – Michelle Cox
Welcome to science as we study “The Incredible Human Body”! We will use a curriculum from NASA with experiments showing us how the body works in space and why that relates to us on Earth. We will take a look at real body parts and learn to work like a research team. Be ready to learn about how the body works in a very active way.
Physical Education - Linda ShawFULL
Want to get your blood pumping? Feel the need to jump and shout? This class is all about fun! We will be playing lots of games and generally having a great time, while we get moving! Come have some fun with us!
Geography - Kathy Carman
This fun class will focus on geography skills as well as map and globe orientation. A hands-on approach will be our focus as we use globes and maps, compasses, and numerous puzzles and games to enrich the content of this class.
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