Discover the relaxing and rewarding craft of crochet! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the essential skills to get started, including how to hold your hook, create basic stitches, and read a simple pattern. If you want to learn to crochet and have never picked up a hook or needle, this is the class for you! The main focus will be on holding the hook and yarn and learning basic stitches. We will be working on a dish cloth as a project - go as slow or as quickly as you wish! We will provide a yarn and a crochet hook for you to use and to take home.

Learn how to crochet your very own adorable animal in this fun, beginner-friendly class! Students will be guided step-by-step through the process of creating a simple crocheted animal using basic stitches and techniques. Participants will learn how to crochet in the round, shape their project, add stuffing, and finish with small details that bring their animal to life. Participants will be able to choose from several animal options, including an octopus, owl, jellyfish, turtle, or whale. Each student will receive all the materials needed to create one animal, including yarn, a crochet hook, and stuffing. This class is perfect for beginners or those who know a few basic crochet stitches and want to try making a small toy. By the end of the class, each participant will have their own handmade animal and the skills to continue creating more crocheted creatures at home

Step into the kitchen arena for a day of baking, creativity, and friendly competition! In Cupcake Wars: Youth Edition, participants will roll up their sleeves to bake their own cupcakes from scratch. While the cupcakes cool, everyone will enjoy a fun dinner break together. (Dinner provided by Ms. B) Then the real challenge begins—our Cupcake Decorating Wars! With a wide variety of edible decorations to choose from, youth will design, frost, and decorate their cupcakes in imaginative ways. From sprinkles and candies to colorful frosting and creative toppings, the possibilities are endless. Every child will be celebrated as a winner, with prizes awarded for creativity, effort, and flair. It’s a sweet blend of culinary arts, teamwork, and fun competition that ends with delicious results.

Join us for a fun and creative drawing class where students in grades 3–8 will learn how to draw in the popular kawaii style, a Japanese-inspired art style known for its adorable characters, big eyes, and cheerful expressions. In this hands-on class, students will discover how simple shapes like circles and ovals can be turned into cute animals, foods, and everyday objects full of personality. The instructor will guide students step-by-step through several kawaii drawings while teaching tips for creating expressive faces, adding fun details, and bringing characters to life. After practicing together, students will use their new skills to design their own collection of kawaii drawings such as cute animals, sweet treats, and playful characters. This relaxed and encouraging class is perfect for beginners and young artists who enjoy drawing and want to learn a new style. By the end of the session, students will leave with a page full of adorable drawings and the confidence to keep creating their own kawaii art at home. All materials are provided—just bring your creativity and get ready to draw something cute!

Join us for a fun and relaxed Reading Club designed for students in grades 3–8 who love to read and enjoy discovering new books! During this session, students will hear several engaging book talks and receive recommendations for exciting titles they may want to read next. Whether they love adventure, mystery, humor, fantasy, or realistic stories, there will be plenty of great options to explore. Each participant will also choose a book to take home and keep, helping them build their own personal library and continue reading long after the class ends. We’ll also set aside time for students to enjoy quiet independent reading in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Snacks and beverages will be provided, making this a cozy and enjoyable time for students to relax, read, and connect with great books and fellow readers. 📚 Reading Club sessions will be offered twice a month in May after school and throughout the summer. Students may sign up for one session, several sessions, or all of them—whatever fits their schedule. The book talks and recommendations will be different each session, so there will always be new books to discover!

Any student with one year of experience playing their instrument is welcomed and encouraged to sign-up for lessons. These can either be group (like instrument & experience) or individual lessons. Each lesson will be an hour long and will cover a warm-up, skill building, sight-reading, and preparation of etudes. The purpose of summer lessons is to continue building upon the skills learned throughout the school year. All materials needed will be provided to the student by the instructor. The registration for this course covers eight lessons throughout the course of the summer. Please use the link below to schedule your lesson times.

Get creative with clay in this fun, hands-on class where students will learn how to sculpt both adorable animals and tiny food creations! Participants will explore basic clay sculpting techniques while making projects such as turtles, owls, octopuses, or other imaginative creatures, as well as miniature foods like donuts, cupcakes, pizza slices, and burgers. Students will learn how to shape clay, add texture and details, and attach pieces securely to build their designs. After sculpting, they will paint and decorate their creations to make them colorful and unique. These mini masterpieces can be displayed as decorations, keepsakes, or small gifts to share with family and friends. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for students who love art, crafting, and working with their hands. No experience is needed, and everyone will leave with several finished clay projects and the confidence to keep creating at home.