5th Grade Classes for 2026-2027
Ready to enroll? Choose Your Classes Below
1. Complete the online registration form and pay the non-refundable registration fee, if you haven’t already done so.
2. Once your registration has been approved by an administrator, you are ready to select classes.
3. To view course descriptions, click on a particular class, and a drop-down window will provide all the details.
4. To enroll in a class, click on the class title under the grade level.
5. On the right-hand side, under the class tuition section, you will see your child's name. Please check the box next to their name to add them to the class list and click on the "register" button. This will temporarily hold their seat until the reservation fee or full tuition payment is received, or a certificate for the full amount is provided.
6. If your child's name does not appear, confirm you have completed the online registration form and have been approved by an administrator.
Important: Please visit your account balance (link in the top right corner) to pay the non-refundable registration fee and secure your child's spot in the class. Tuition payments are due by September 1, 2026, and December 15, 2026. Charter school funds are accepted, but seats are not guaranteed until confirmationof purchase orders or certificates have been received and the non-refundable registration fee is paid.
Please email Adrienne Collins at infoc3classes@gmail.com with any questions you may have.
The blue color indicates classes that need to be registered directly with the Mission Viejo YMCA.
Fall Tuesdays
| Full Fall Semester | 1st Half Only Fall Semester | 2nd Half Only Fall Semester | |
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1 |
9:00–9:55 Building a Strong Foundation in Multiplication 3rd–5th (Sep 8 – Dec 8) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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10:00–11:00 Writing Fabulous Sentences 3rd–5th (Sep 8 – Oct 13) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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10:00–11:00 Literature: Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 3rd–5th (Oct 27 – Dec 8) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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2 |
9:45–10:40 Middle School Language Arts: Expository & Literary Analysis Writing – The Witch of Blackbird Pond 5th–8th (Sep 8 – Dec 1) JCC
5th - 8th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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11:15–12:30 Physical Science: Properties, Water, Mixtures, Physical and Chemical Changes 3rd–5th (Sep 8 – Oct 13) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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11:15–12:30 Earth Science: Energy, Force, Earth's Sphere & Space 3rd–5th (Oct 27 – Dec 8) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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3 |
10:45–11:45 Civics: Foundations of Government 5th–8th (Sep 8 – Dec 8) JCC
5th - 8th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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12:45–1:55 First Californians and Missions 3rd–6th (Sep 8 – Oct 13) YMCA
3rd - 6th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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12:45–1:55 From Ranchos to the Republic of California 3rd–6th (Oct 27 – Dec 8) YMCA
3rd - 6th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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4 |
11:15-12:15 Elementary PE (Keeping Fit) BOTH Tues & Thurs K–6th (Sep 8 – Dec 10) YMCA
Kindergarten - 6th
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5 |
11:15-12:15 Elementary PE (Keeping Fit) Tuesday Only K–6th (Sep 8 – Dec 8) YMCA
Kindergarten - 6th
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6 |
12:15-12:45 Lunch Bunch - BOTH Tuesdays and Thursdays Fall
Kindergarten - 6th
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7 |
12:15-12:45 Lunch Bunch - Tuesdays Fall
Kindergarten - 6th
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Fall Thursdays
| Full Fall Semester | 1st Half Only Fall Semester | 2nd Half Only Fall Semester | |
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1 |
10:15–11:10 Math Boost: Strengthen Math Skills 3rd–5th (Sep 10 – Dec 3) JCC
3 y/o - 5 y/o
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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8:45–10:00 Exploring Mr. Popper's Penguins: A Reading Journey 3rd–5th (Sep 10 – Oct 15) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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8:45–10:00 Starting With Confidence: Grammar, Sentence Foundations & Reading 3rd–5th (Oct 29 – Dec 3) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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2 |
11:15-12:15 Elementary PE (Keeping Fit) BOTH Tues & Thurs K–6th (Sep 8 – Dec 10) YMCA
Kindergarten - 6th
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10:00–11:10 Grammar in Practice: Paragraph Writing 5th–7th (Sep 10 – Oct 15) YMCA
5th - 7th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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10:00–11:10 Literature: Where the Red Fern Grows 4th–8th (Oct 29 – Dec 10) YMCA
4th - 8th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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3 |
11:15-12:15 Elementary PE (Keeping Fit) Thursday K–6th (Sep 10 – Dec 10) YMCA
Kindergarten - 6th
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4 |
12:15-12:45 Lunch Bunch - BOTH Tuesdays and Thursdays Fall
Kindergarten - 6th
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11:15–12:30 The First Civilization: Mesopotamia 4th–8th (Sep 10 – Oct 15) YMCA
4th - 8th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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11:15–12:30 Unveiling Ancient Egypt: Secrets of the Nile 4th–8th (Oct 29 – Dec 10) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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5 |
12:15-12:45 Lunch Bunch - Thursdays Fall
Kindergarten - 6th
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12:45–1:40 The Science of Matter: Water, Mixtures and Chemical Reactions Lab 5th–8th (Sep 10 – Oct 15) YMCA
5th - 8th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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12:45–1:40 Earth Science Lab: Water, Weather, and Natural Resources 5th–8th (Oct 29 – Dec 10) YMCA
5th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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6 |
1:45–2:45 Modern Mixed Media Art Lab 4th–8th (Nov 12 – Dec 10) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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Spring Tuesdays
| Full Spring Semester | 1st Half Only Spring Semester | 2nd Half Only Spring Semester | |
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1 |
9:00–9:55 Learning to Solve Word Problems 3rd–5th (Jan 19 – Feb 23) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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9:00–9:55 Geometry & Measurement 3rd–5th (Mar 16 – May 4) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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2 |
11:15-12:15 Elementary PE (Keeping Fit) Tuesday K–6th (Jan 19 – May 6) YMCA
Kindergarten - 6th
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9:45–10:40 Middle School Language Arts: Persuasive & Literary Analysis Writing – Harriet Tubman 5th–8th (Jan 19 – Mar 30) JCC
5th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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9:45–10:40 Narrative & Creative Writing Workshop 5th–8th (Apr 13 – May 4) JCC
5th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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3 |
10:00–11:00 Intro to Report Writing – Wild Animals 3rd–5th (Jan 19 – Mar 16) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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10:00–11:00 Literature: Patty Reed's Doll 3rd–5th (Mar 30 – May 4) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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4 |
12:15-12:45 Lunch Bunch - Tuesdays W/S
Kindergarten - 6th
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10:45–11:45 SPAR Debate: Building Quick Thinking Skills 5th–8th (Jan 19 – Feb 23) JCC
5th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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10:45–11:45 Civics: The US Constitution 5th–8th (Mar 16 – May 4) JCC
5th - 8th
Laurie Weir, Adrienne Collins
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5 |
11:15–12:30 Marine Biology Explorers – Ocean Life & Ecosystems 3rd–5th (Jan 19 – Feb 23) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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11:15–12:30 Human Body Systems Lab 3rd–5th (Mar 16 – May 4) YMCA
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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6 |
12:45–1:55 The Gold Rush & Pony Express Adventure 3rd–6th (Jan 19 – Feb 23) YMCA
3rd - 6th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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12:45–1:55 California Geography – Exploring the Golden State 3rd–6th (Mar 16 – May 4) YMCA
3rd - 6th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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Spring Thursdays
| Full Spring Semester | 1st Half Only Spring Semester | 2nd Half Only Spring Semester | |
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1 |
10:15–11:10 Math Boost: Skills Practice 3rd–5th (Jan 21 – May 6) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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8:45–10:00 Pippi Longstocking Literature Workshop 3rd–5th (Jan 21 – Feb 25) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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8:45–10:10 Ink Adventures 3rd–5th (Mar 18 – May 6) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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2 |
10:00–11:10 Writing to Convince: Persuasive Paragraphs 4th–7th (Jan 21 – Feb 25) YMCA
4th - 7th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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10:00–11:10 Literature: A Wrinkle in Time 4th–8th (Mar 18 – May 6) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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3 |
11:15-12:15 Elementary PE (Keeping Fit) Thursday K–6th (Jan 21 – May 6) YMCA
Kindergarten - 6th
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11:15–12:10 Marine Mammals: Life in the Water 3rd–5th (Jan 21 – Feb 25) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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11:15–12:10 Feathers & Flight: Bird Science Exploration 3rd–5th (Mar 18 – May 6) JCC
3rd - 5th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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4 |
11:15–12:30 Gifts from Ancient Greece 4th–8th (Jan 21 – Feb 25) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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11:15–12:30 The Legacy of Ancient Rome: Technological Marvels 4th–8th (Mar 18 – May 6) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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5 |
12:15-12:45 Lunch Bunch - Thursdays W/S
Kindergarten - 6th
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12:45–1:40 Marine Science Investigations: The Ocean System 4th–8th (Jan 21 – Feb 25) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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12:45–1:40 Anatomy & Physiology 4th–8th (Mar 18 – May 6) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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6 |
1:45–2:45 Having Fun with Improv 4th–8th (Jan 21 – Feb 25) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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1:45–2:45 Impressionist & Modern Art Exploration 4th–8th (Mar 18 – May 6) YMCA
4th - 8th
Adrienne Collins, Laurie Weir
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