This list is intended to give everyone an idea of what's coming next term! Classes are entered in the order they're received. The board will try to balance what is proposed across the periods. Being on this list doesn't indicate board approval, final approval of classes will happen after the proposals due date. If you see a need, please propose something or talk to friends about filling in the gap!
Fall 2025
| Class Name | Description | Ages | Teacher |
| Intro to Entomology | In this class we will explore the importance of insects, learn anatomy and how they are classified; we'll explore their diversity with emphasis on Pennsylvania species, we'll examine practical applications of entomology and the importance of museum collections. | 11 - 18 | Deb Denovich |
| Ballroom dance club | Let's learn some social dancing together! We'll learn dances like merengue, foxtrot, swing, cha cha, and hustle. No dance experience required, just try something new and have fun! | 9 - 18 | Deb Denovich and Rachel Meyers |
| Introduction to Leather Crafting | In this class we will teach the basics of leather crafting. Students will learn texturing, lacing, stamping and construction of basic leather projects. Create a keychain, a bracelet and wallet from real leather. Students will learn how to use basic leather crafting tools for texturing, embossing, stitching, and cutting. | 12 - 18 | Nova Everly |
| Horseless Horse | Do you love horses and want to learn all the things about them without actually owning a horse? Then this is the class for you! No prior knowledge or experience is necessary. We will learn about horse care, anatomy, breeds, make horse art, and have fun while learning all the things about horses! | 9 - 13 | Laura Tomov |
| Science Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | In this discussion-based class, we will dive into Rebecca Skloot’s "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" — the true story of a woman whose cells changed the course of medical history. We’ll explore how Henrietta’s story connects science, ethics, race, and social justice, and discuss what her legacy reveals about fairness and respect in research. | 12 - 18 | Deb Denovich and Megan Tarchichi |
| Circle Time | In this class we will get to know one another's names, practice using a calendar, talk about the weather, sing songs and rhymes, read books and play games. | 4 - 5 | Kristen Tavenor |
| Speculative Evolution | Are you interested in animals? How about science fiction or just science? And maybe some art or creative writing? Come explore the ideas of evolution while creating creatures, ecosystems, or worlds. In this class we will create a world together and/or you’ll have the opportunity to create your own world using the ideas provided by Speculative Evolution. | 11 - 18 | Cosy Cornelius-Bates and Ryan Mills |
| Studio Ghibli Film Club | In this student taught class join us for a cozy period of tea, treats, and tantalizing discussions about the magical world of Studio Ghibli! In this class we'll sip on teas, savor themed snacks, and dive into the whimsical worlds of beloved films like Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Kiki's Delivery Service. | 13 - 18 | Deb Denovich |
| Fairytale/folktale Challenge | Explore fairytales and folktales from the perspective of a character. Hands on fun trying to recreate favorite moments from some favorite tales. Ex. build a bridge to cross silently (billy goats gruff), a house that can withstand “big bad” winds, or escape a tower without a braid. | 6 - 9 | Jessica Kane-McMurray |
| Wellie Wishers Club | Wiggle into your wellies (not required) and get ready for some fun activities with friends and dolls (not required)! Each week we will explore the wellie wisher garden through a book, then enjoy creating a snack/ project connected to that story or themed for wellie wisher dolls. | 6 - 9 | Jessica Kane-McMurray |
| Practice Drawing | This will be a guided drawing class. We will do some warm up exercises and then follow some inspiration tutorials to practice our drawing skills. Willingness to try and have fun with the process of learning a new skill are the only requirements! | 7 - 14 | Abby Kuftic |
| Brain Games | We’ll be going over some basic logic concepts in this class, and playing a variety brain games. | 12 - 18 | Abby Kuftic |
| Resistance and Liberation: Lessons from Mexico | Mostly lecture + discussion with a few hands on cultural activities and some food/drink tastings, please let me know of any dietary restrictions. | 11 - 18 | Katy Frey |
| Spanish para niños | Have fun learning Spanish. This class will a fun and accessible entry level Spanish class. We will build on whatever Spanish knowledge the kids have by playing games, reading stories and singing songs. | 4 - 9 | Katy Frey |
| Board Games | Come and play a variety of board games and card games, from Sushi Go Party! to Chess to Pass the Pigs. I will provide a variety of games each week, and the kids are encouraged to bring in their own favorites from home. | 6 - 9 | Colleen Wedler |
| Pride and Prejudice | Come and join us to discuss the unabridged version of the novel Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Outside of class reading will be assigned for the first 8 classes, as well as watching a film outside of class before the 9th class. The last class we will play a game based on the novel. | 13 - 18 | Colleen Wedler and Zoe Weaver |
| Biography Bonanza | Each week we will learn about someone new by reading a book from the "Ordinary People Change the World" series by Brad Meltzer, completing an activity inspired by them and working on our own timelines/biographies to show off how we've changed the world. | 6 - 9 | Kristen Tavenor |
| Cats! | Come join us to discover more about our feline friends! From wild cats to Garfield we will be exploring all things cats: Cats in history, cats in tv shows, cats in literature, cat care and cat anatomy, cat themed games and more . Each week we will also include a cat craft. | 6 - 9 and 10 - 13 | Lotte Bell and Sarah Fawaz |
| Art History: Make it Your Own | In this class we will learn about a different artist at the start of class each week and then work on projects inspired by the artist's style. You will come away with a fun portfolio of the different pieces you create throughout the semester! | 8 - 12 | Megan Tarchichi and Abby Kuftic |
| Brick Builders | Let’s build with bricks! We will start class with a quick challenge followed a more in depth task. At the end of class, you will have the opportunity to present your brick creation to our small group of supportive builders! | 6 - 12 | Cassie Byrd |
| Eastern European Folk Dance | Have fun learning a variety of folk dances from around Europe (including Italy, Serbia, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Greece and more!) in this student led class. | 10 - 18 | Laura Tomov |
| Let's Explore Minecraft | This hands on class will have us working together to explore many concepts of Minecraft, but in the real world, using a variety of STEM concepts like building, creating, and experimenting. | 7 - 12 | Noel Medici and Rebecca Torbachkin |
| Origami Club | Come for a relaxing period and learn origami! Weekly themes include animals, pokemon, and toys. | 6 - 9 | Mary Crago |
| DIY Slime and Dough | New slime and sensory dough recipes every week: cloud dough, glitter slime, color shifting dough, fluffy slime, and more! | 9 - 12 | Mary Crago |
| Accessorize Our Toys | Calling all our dolls, stuffies, figurines and beloved creatures. Come accessorize with us! In this hands-on club, we will style our toys with clothing, bling, food, nooks, lounges, homes, blanket-wrapping and anything else our imaginations create. | 6 - 12 | Brooke LaGrand and Chaya Gutnic |
| Wild Animal Crafts | Come learn about our favorite wild animals! Majestic or kooky, we will celebrate all kinds of wild animals and then make a corresponding craft to go along with that animal. | 6 - 12 | Brooke LaGrand and Jennifer Sherrill |
| Travel Our World | Grab your passports and buckle up! Together, we’ll visit countries in all seven continents, exploring their food, dress, language, flag, music, and customs. | 6 - 10 | Brooke LaGrand |
| Battles! Hands on History | A hands on exploration of battles through history, looking at technologies, cultures, global impacts, general geographic games. This will feature board game play/counting/dice turn based recreations of the settings/circumstances of pre industrial combat. | 6 - 12 | Chris Sheridan |