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8-10 year olds: Explore the chemistry of everyday life through hands-on experiments! In this beginner course, students will learn about the properties of materials, the electromagnetic spectrum, batteries, and simple chemical reactions. The first part of the course introduces the scientific process and foundational chemistry concepts. In the second part, students will explore chemical engineering, working in teams to design and improve experiments. They will apply the chemistry concepts they have learned while exploring new ideas. This course is for students curious about science, including aspiring scientists. Students will receive a gentler introduction, with an emphasis on experiencing science through experiments and becoming familiar with the scientific process. 11-14 year olds: Explore the chemistry of everyday life through hands-on experiments! In this beginner course, students will learn about the properties of materials, the electromagnetic spectrum, batteries, and simple chemical reactions. The first part of the course introduces the scientific process and foundational chemistry concepts. In the second part, students will explore chemical engineering, working in teams to design and improve experiments. They will apply the chemistry concepts they have learned while exploring new ideas. This course is for students curious about science, including aspiring scientists. Students will also learn to create and interpret data charts, design experiments, and begin writing structured laboratory reports. This course provides a great foundation for high school chemistry.

Sing, move, and bring the music to life! Students will explore musical-theater classics and contemporary favorites, combining group singing with playful choreography and instruments. From “Do-Re-Mi” from The Sound of Music, “It’s the Hard-Knock Life” from Annie, “When I Grow Up” from Matilda, and “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman, students will find a joy of musicals! Along the way, students will build confidence, practice teamwork, and discover how music and movement help tell a story. Come ready to step outside your comfort zone and find new favorites!!! Students will prepare a couple songs to share during our Spring Student Showcase May 5th at 1pm!

Journey back in time with Mr. Miles, the Time Traveler, for an interactive exploration of the American Civil War! Through hands-on activities, students will discover what life was like for soldiers and civilians, exploring how the conflict began, including the enslavement of people, and how it ended. Step into the shoes of a Union soldier and try Civil War musket drills. Play popular games of the era, including checkers and dice, and prepare foods such as hardtack and skillagully. Along the way, songs and stories will bring the people and experiences of this pivotal time in U.S. history to life.

Beg/Intermediate: Join our Chess Club each week as students build confidence, strategy, and focus through one of the world’s most timeless games. Sessions are hands-on and interactive—students will learn key skills, practice through mini-challenges, and play lots of games with guidance and coaching along the way. No prior experience is required for the younger level—just curiosity and a willingness to try! Intermediate/Advanced: For experienced players ready to deepen strategy, sharpen calculation, and strengthen tournament-style thinking through higher-level play and analysis. Whether your student is learning their first checkmate or leveling up their competitive game, Chess Club is a fun, encouraging place to think hard, play well, and grow alongside friends.

Get ready to explore the many worlds of STEM! In this hands-on class, students will investigate science, technology, engineering, and math through experiments, challenges, discovery, and problem-solving! Throughout the semester, students will dig into geology and fossils, explore biodiversity and ecosystems, investigate planets and archaeology, and practice thinking like scientists using the scientific method. They'll take a look inside computers, discover how simple machines work, and explore the surprising science of fluid dynamics. Along the way, students will also use math as a tool for discovery—collecting and graphing data, investigating symmetry, making observations, and looking for patterns. With a new STEM expedition around every corner, this class is designed to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and give students a chance to learn by experimenting, creating, and figuring out how things work. David will be using a modified version of the Nova stem program curricula

Students will explore practical habits that can help them take initiative, set goals, manage priorities, communicate effectively, work through disagreements, and collaborate with others. Interactive challenges, games, discussions, and real-life scenarios will help them practice becoming thoughtful leaders and responsible members of their families and communities. Inspired by the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.

A fresh semester of drawing with new projects, techniques, and creative challenges for both new and returning students! From sketching familiar faces to inventing imaginative characters, we'll explore portraits, cartoon characters, facial expressions, proportions, and figure drawing while building our skills and learning to draw people in different styles. Throughout the semester, we'll take a closer look at features like eyes, noses, mouths, and hairstyles while exploring creative projects such as expressive portraits, character design, and drawing faces from different angles. There's plenty of room to spend several weeks improving a particular skill or jump into something new! We'll also take our creativity beyond the sketchbook with special projects incorporating wood, paint pens, watercolors, and other art materials to create unique and imaginative pieces! Each student receives their own sketchbook and drawing kit, complete with sketching pencils, colored pencils, and essential drawing tools. Everything is theirs to keep at the end of the semester!

Expand your creative skills while building some epic creations. Students will design their own board game, box and all the pieces needed to play including using resin dice to play with! We will also make our own fidget toys, shaker bookmarks and plenty more! This class will allow students a chance to grow creatively, build confidence, socialize and come away with fun projects they can continue to enjoy.

Fiber Arts will give students a chance to learn some traditional hand craft skills and provide them with confidence that they are capable to take new projects that come their way! Already have some fiber art skills? You'll be able to improve on them while making some new projects! Sewing,  weaving,  kinusaiga and felting are some of the building blocks we will explore while creating projects like puppets,  bags, wearables and more!

Join us each week as we create our own wearable treasures! Each class will focus on a different technique and type of jewelry making. We will explore a variety of materials such as beads, thread, macrame, wire, stones, and more to create everything from bracelets to necklaces to earrings! No experience is needed, just creativity and curiosity!

Students ages 9-14 will develop assigned small group scenes. They will focus on character development and embodiment, focus, and memorization. Assigned scenes may include everything from scenes written for young actors, musical theatre or Shakespeare depending on the actors' ability and interest. Students will have an opportunity to present their scenes at the student showcase but performance is not required. All students will also learn choreography and vocals for a classic broadway show tune.

Discover Junk Journaling, a creative art form that transforms ordinary materials into extraordinary, one-of-a-kind visual journals! Blending collage, illustration, painting, creative storytelling, and more, Junk Journaling is all about layering textures, collecting interesting finds, and creating pages filled with surprising treasures. Each student begins with a blank journal to transform throughout the semester. With a variety of themes inspiring us, we'll explore artistic techniques using vintage illustrations, patterned papers, watercolors, stamps, inks, fabric, washi tape, and unique found materials. We'll experiment with layering, texture, paper aging, and collage while creating interactive details such as hidden pockets, foldouts, miniature envelopes, and secret surprises. By the end of the semester, everyone will take home a completely original Junk Journal filled from cover to cover with their own artwork, hidden surprises, and special keepsakes.

Stories to spark curiosity, projects to inspire creative thinking, and friendships to grow! This engaging morning blends hands-on learning, art, and outdoor adventures in a welcoming small-group setting. With guidance from their mentor, children will explore ideas, ask questions, solve problems, and bring their creativity to life. Circle time, show-and-tell, and rotating classroom helper jobs give them opportunities to lead, contribute, and practice learning together. Along the way, they’ll build skills in listening, following directions, taking turns, sharing materials, and participating in discussions, all valuable foundations for continued learning! Children will stay with their mentor throughout the morning and may join the other Little Learners class for certain activities. Familiar routines and time to connect through activities, play, and meals help children build friendships, grow in independence, and feel a sense of belonging. A Sample Morning Time Activity 10:00–10:15 Welcome & Circle Time: Greetings, a question of the day, classroom helper jobs, and scheduled show-and-tell. 10:15–10:30 Story & Wonder: A read-aloud and lively conversation to spark questions, ideas, and imagination. 10:30–11:00 Explore & Discover: Building challenges, puzzles, cooperative games, or hands-on activities that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving, followed by getting ready for lunch. 11:00–11:30 Lunch Together: Time to eat, connect, and practice caring for shared space. 11:30–12:15 Outdoor Play & Movement/ Arts & Crafts: Active play and time with friends, with an indoor alternative when needed. 12:15–12:20 Group Cleanup: Work together to put away materials and get ready for snack. 12:20–12:30 Snack & Closing Circle: Enjoy a snack, share highlights from the morning, and prepare for the next class. Activities will vary each week, with a familiar rhythm and flexibility to follow the group’s interests and needs.

This is not a “sit and sing” music class—this is a move-your-body, make-some-music, joy-filled experience! Krista uses playful, kid-friendly activities to help students feel rhythm, explore different styles of music, and build confidence through singing and movement. Kids will sing songs that move to the beat through games and creative dance, and make music using boomwhackers, drums, and other instruments. Movement and fun are prioritized while students naturally practice coordination, listening skills, rhythm, and musical expression. Students will prepare a few songs to share during our Spring Student Showcase on May 5th at 1pm!

This joyful dance crew will explore ballet, jazz, and lyrical movement in a fun, low-pressure setting. Each week, students will learn new steps and positions, build confidence, and watch their skills come together in choreographed routines. Dancers will proudly share their hard work by performing 1–2 routines to share during our Spring Student Showcase on May 5th at 1pm!

Game Club is the perfect way for students to build strategy, practice teamwork, and learn new skills while having a blast. Each week, they’ll explore everything from quick card games to longer strategy favorites, guided by Ms. Krista Joy’s extensive collection—from classics like monopoly and Uno to modern hits like Dixit, Fluxx, and King of Tokyo . A great way to beat the winter blues and broaden their game horizons!

Return to your missions and continue to advance in your exploration of robotics and innovation! Students will complete a series of creative engineering missions. We’ll learn coding fundamentals, mechanical design, and problem-solving strategies as we build robots to tackle fun, real-world inspired tasks. SPIKE Prime STEM curricula will be used as a guide in these classes. *Please note: Students will be using tablets to program their projects

Welcoming the new round of scientists and engineers! Join the mission and explore robotics and innovation! Students will complete a series of creative engineering missions. We’ll learn coding fundamentals, mechanical design, and problem-solving strategies as we build robots to tackle fun, real-world inspired tasks. SPIKE Prime STEM curricula will be used as a guide in these classes. *Please note: Students will be using tablets to program their projects

Build a play from start to finish! Students will use a picture book as a launch point for developing a script, basic set, costumes, sound and lighting to develop a play/musical with the mentor's guidance. Students have the option to share their creations at the Spring Student Showcase on May 5th at 1pm!

Students will explore the events and ideas that led to the Constitution, along with the Preamble, Federalist Papers, articles, amendments, and influential court cases. Games, debates, role-playing activities, and mock trials will allow students to become key figures and put constitutional ideas into action. U.S Constitution pamphlet included along with a 2 subject notebook.

Ignite your child's natural curiosity in this high-energy, hands-on course designed specifically for young innovators. Each session follows a dynamic "Learn & Launch" format: we spend the first 10 minutes diving into a fascinating STEM concept, followed by 50 minutes of building, testing, and creative problem-solving. From constructing earthquake-proof towers to launching balloon rockets, students won’t just hear about science, they will build it. Our curriculum spans five exciting pillars of discovery. Students will explore Engineering through structural challenges, witness "magic" transformations in Chemistry, and master the laws of Physics and Motion. We also dive into the natural world with Earth and Life Science, exploring everything from the water cycle to plant biology. As a special highlight, students will get an exclusive introduction to Lego Robotics using the Spike kits. By experimenting with basic coding and mechanical design, they’ll gain the foundational skills used by our advanced students while bringing their own robotic creations to life.

Looking for a creative, low-pressure space to make something with your hands? Welcome to Crochet Club + Open Art Studio — a relaxed, social, and artsy environment where students can crochet, create, and connect. This offering is perfect for students who want a flexible creative outlet to start the day. Some may choose to learn crochet or continue a project already in progress, while others may enjoy the open studio vibe with self-led art projects, shared supplies, and occasional one-time project options. Whether a student is brand new to crochet, loves arts and crafts, or simply enjoys making things in a peaceful community setting, they’ll have a place here. Crocheters can explore projects like headbands, scarves, granny squares, and blankets while building skills and confidence with new stitches and techniques. Meanwhile, open studio artists can experiment freely with provided materials and follow their own creative interests in an informal, supportive space. With creativity, conversation, and community all woven together, Crochet Club + Open Art Studio offers a chance to slow down, make something meaningful, and enjoy the simple joy of creating alongside others.

This class combines a health class and a fitness class to help students learn about how their bodies work while pushing themselves physically. The first part of this class will be a lesson on how different systems in your body work, nutrition, injury prevention, and kinesiology. Your child will learn the importance of what fuel you put in your body and the value of exercise to promote lifelong fitness. Healthy choices, breathing exercises, and mental resilience are all just a sample of what we will cover. The second half of the class we will be getting our heart rates up and making our muscles strong through a combination of sports and fitness activities. Some classes will be conducted outdoors when the weather no longer calls for boots and gloves, but most classes will be done indoors for the winter months. The indoor sessions will push kids with more advanced exercises, HIIT, circuit training, and body weight exercises. Very little equipment will be used indoors as the class will be designed for kids to do the workouts anywhere. Outdoor classes will challenge students to play new games, classic activities, and dynamic movement to raise their heart rates. This session will cover new material not included the current Speed and Strength class, but will also review portions as well. This class is very open to new students and previous enrollees.

Bundle up and get moving! Join Coach Reed for a mix of outdoor games, winter adventures, and hands-on skills that keep students active through the colder months. Activities may include “Sled Dog” relay races, cooperative survival games, winter navigation and tracking, and building a quinzee snow shelter when snowfall allows. Students will practice teamwork, take on new challenges, and enjoy outdoor adventures on the beautiful property. Activities will adapt to the weather and snow conditions, with indoor games and exercise on days when conditions keep us inside. Come prepared: An insulated winter coat, snowpants, winter boots, gloves or mittens, and a warm hat are required. A scarf or face covering is also recommended.

Join Mr. Miles, the Time Traveler, for stories, discoveries, and games from America’s past! Each week begins with a special history show-and-tell, featuring artifacts and lively storytelling that help kids picture how people lived long ago. Then it’s time to play! From searching games like Hide the Thimble to old-fashioned playground favorites and team challenges, students will try games children enjoyed in the past. Along the way, Mr. Miles will share the stories behind the games, giving young learners a playful introduction to history through curiosity, movement, and fun with friends.

Welcome to Homegrown Chefs, an interactive, hands-on cooking class where young food creators step out of the helper role and take charge of the kitchen! We blend kitchen science, confidence-building, and real-world culinary techniques. Students learn to chop, mix, sauté, and bake from scratch, discovering where their food comes from and how to turn fresh, wholesome ingredients into delicious meals! From Italian-inspired favorites like homemade pasta sauce, fresh salad dressings, and meatballs to personal pizzas and other savory creations, students will explore a variety of dishes. And don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities to satisfy their sweet tooth with homemade cookies, sweet breads, and other baked goodies! By the end of the series, students will have gained greater kitchen independence, practiced safe tool handling, and enjoyed the tasty creations they've made with their own two hands! Please note: Ingredients will be non-GMO and organic when financially feasible. No artificial flavors or food dyes will be used during class.

Study Hall (Quiet Work Hour) Need an open hour in your schedule? Study Hall is a calm, quiet space for students who don’t have a class during this time block. Students can bring a book, homework, notebooks, quiet games, or a device with headphones to work on independently. This is a lightly monitored space rather than a fully supervised class. An adult will check in periodically to help maintain a focused environment, but there will not always be a dedicated adult present or available for ongoing support. Study Hall is not a taught class or tutoring session. The goal is simple: a peaceful, independent hour where students can read, catch up, and make progress on their own. If you would like this option for your child, email website@westvillagemn.com and Val will help you register. Study Hall class is 50% of the standard semester class rate.