Berrien Springs Parent Partnership

Fall 2026 BSPS Virtual Academy

Description

Sign up here for online and project based community resource elective classes.

Students in grades 1-12 may choose a combination of virtual and community classes totaling no more than 2. Students may not take more than 1 class per category as will be listed such as Art, Dance, Music, Phys Ed, etc.

All classes will include project-related goals and objectives and require the completion of one approved project (approved by mentor teacher or Director). Students must remain in compliance with Partnership requirements as agreed to at the end of this registration in order to remain in good standing in the program.

Dates:

8/31/2026 - 1/22/2027

Ages:

Grades 1st - 12th

Cost:

Free of charge!

Availability:

Registration will begin on 7/27/2026.

Animal Husbandry Category
F26 Animal Husbandry
Circle C: Horses from Head to Tail: Mon. 10am-12pm, ages 6+, Benton Harbor See syllabus on webpage for details. Also www.circlecstable.net
Circle C: Small Animal Husbandry: Chicken Care 101: Mon. 1-3pm, ages 6+, Benton Harbor See the syllabus on the website for more details. Also www.circlecstable.net
Circle C: Small Animal Husbandry: Rabbit Care 101: Tues. 10-12:00, ages 6+, Benton Harbor See syllabus on website for details. Also www.circlecstable.net
Circle C: Team Building with Horses: Wed. 1-3pm, ages 7+, Benton Harbor See syllabus on website for details Also www.circlecstable.net
Red Bud Gypsies: Equestrian Sciences: Contact to schedule, K-12, Buchanan Contact Alyssa directly to schedule. See syllabus on website for details.
Spring Creek: Equine from Head to Hoof: TU or W; contact to schedule, K-12, Three Oaks See syllabus on partnership website for class details. Three Oaks/Galien area
Spring Creek: Horse Knowledge Advanced A: TU or W; Contact to schedule, K-12, Three Oaks See class syllabus on the website for more information. Three Oaks/Galien area
Spring Creek: Intro to Horses 101: TU or W; Contact to schedule, K-12, Three Oaks See syllabus on website for details. Three Oaks/Galien area.
Art Category
F26 Art
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Photography: ages 8-18, Berrien Springs and various locations Instructors: Jan Sigvartsen PhD, Leanne Sigvartsen See www.tarragindi.org for more info Location: Various locations located in Berrien Springs
Elena Shabrova: Art Mix, Mon. 5-6:20pm, ages 7-12, St. Joseph See the syllabus on website for more information.
Elena Shabrova: Art Mix, Mon. 7-8:20pm, ages 11+, St. Joseph See partnership website for full details.
Elena Shabrova: Drawing, TU. 5-6:20pm, ages 7-12, St. Joseph Please see the syllabus on website for more information.
Elena Shabrova: Drawing: TU., 7-8:20pm, ages 11+, St. Joseph Please see the syllabus on website for more information.
Elena Shabrova: Pastels: Wed., 5-6:20pm, ages 7+, St. Joseph Please see the class syllabus on website for more information.
Elena Shabrova: Watercolor: Thurs., 5-6:20pm, ages 7+, St. Joseph See syllabus on website for more details
Fiber Arts Exploration: Thurs.12:40 - 2:20pm, ages 6+, Fawn Bussler, Dowagiac See syllabus for full details
GV-NCP: Backyard Art Zoom: Fri., 3-5pm, K-12, ONLINE See website for details. ONLINE CLASS
GV-NCP: Landscape Architecture Zoom: TU., 3-5pm, ages 5+ ONLINE ONLINE CLASS. See website for details.
Jill Dodge: Elementary Painting: Thurs. 4-5:45pm, grades K-5, Berrien Springs See syllabus on website for details.
Jill Dodge: Glass Fusing: Wed., 4-5:45, grades 2-12, Berrien Springs See syllabus on website for details
Jill Dodge: Leather Tooling: Wed. 6-7:40pm, grades 1-12, Berrien Springs See syllabus on website for details.
Jill Dodge: Let's Clay! 1: Mon. 4-5:45pm, grades K-6, Berrien Springs See syllabus on website for details.
Jill Dodge: Let's Clay! 2: Tues., 4-5:40pm, grades 1-12, Berrien Springs See syllabus on webpage for details.
Jill Dodge: Wheel Fun Pottery: Mon. 6-7:45pm, ages 10+, Berrien Springs See syllabus on website for details.
Jill Dodge: Wheel Fun Pottery: Tues., 6-7:45pm, ages 10+, Berrien Springs See syllabus on website for details.
JLN Studios: Acrylic, Watercolor and Pastels: Wed. 10am-12pm, grades K-6, Stevensville See syllabus on website for details.
JLN Studios: Acrylic, Watercolors and Pastels: Wed., 1-3pm, grades K-6, Stevensville See syllabus on website for details.
JLN Studios: Watercolor Essentials: TU 3-5:00 pm, grades 7-12, Stevensville See syllabus on website for details.
Jon Whidden: Collage: Contact to schedule, K-12, Eau Claire/Dowagiac See website for details
Jon Whidden: Image Synthesis: A.I. Art with Midjourney: Contact to schedule, ages 13+, Eau Claire/Dowagiac Please note: Midjouney has a PG-13 rating. For complete class information please read the syllabus on the partnership website.
Kim Bollman: Chainmaille Jewelry: Fri. 11:30-1:00pm, Stevensville, grades 5-12 See syllabus on website for details. Location: Martin’s Supermarket, 5637 Cleveland Ave, Stevensville, MI
Kim Bollman: Quilling & Papercraft: Fri. 1:30 - 3pm, Stevensville, grades 5-12, Stevensville See syllabus on website for details.
Krasl: Acrylic Painting-Got Game?: Wed., 6-8:30 pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See syllabus on website for full details
Krasl: Animals and Art: Th. 1-3 pm, ages 8-12, St. Joseph *See the partnership website for more class details.
Krasl: Cartooning and Beyond: Wed., 1-3:00pm, ages 5-7, St. Joseph See website for class details
Krasl: Clay Character Building: Fri., 10-12:30, ages 13+, St. Joseph See the partnership website for more class details.
Krasl: Clay Sgraffito: Wed., 10-12:30 pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for details
Krasl: Creative Construction & 3D Sculpting: Tu., 4:30-6:30 pm, age 11-14, St. Joseph See website for full details.
Krasl: Cyanotype Printmaking: Fri., 6-8:30pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See partnership website for class details
Krasl: Daytime Wheel Throwing: Th., 10-12:30, ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for details
Krasl: Digital Illustration: Wed, 4:30-6:30 pm, ages 11-14, St. Joseph *See the partnership website for more class details.
Krasl: Drawing from Observation: TU 4-6 pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for full details
Krasl: Intermediate Wheelthrowing: TU., 6-8:30 pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for full details
Krasl: Intro to Ceramics: Wed., 6-8:30 pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for details
Krasl: Mixed Media Sculptures, Fri. 1-3pm, ages 5-7, St. Joseph *See the partnership website for more class details.
Krasl: Mud Makers: Fri. 1-3pm, ages 8-12, St. Joseph See website for details
Krasl: Mud Puppies: Thurs., 1:00-3:00pm, ages 5-7, St. Joseph See website for details.
Krasl: Non-Objective Painting: Fri., 10-12, ages 13+, St. Joseph *See website for more class details.
Krasl: Oil Painting-Got Style? TH., 6-8:30 p.m., ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for full description
Krasl: Paper Mache Methods: Wed., 6-8:30pm, ages 13+, St. Joseph See syllabus on website for details.
Krasl: Watercolor Painting from Photographs: Wed., 1-4, Ages 13+, St. Joseph See website for details
Leah Biek: Elem/Jr. High Mixed Media Art: ONLINE, self-scheduled, grades 2-8 See syllabus for full details. Supplies provided.
Leah Biek: High School Mixed Media Art: ONLINE, grades 9-12 See syllabus for full details. Supplies provided.
Leah Biek: Mixed Media Art: ONLINE, self-scheduled, K-1 See syllabus for full details. Supplies provided
Pelfrey: No-Sew Fun with Felt: ONLINE, Asynchronous, grades K-12 See website for full details
Pelfrey: Sew Fun with Felt: ONLINE, Asynchronous, grades 6-12 See website for full details
Prosper Arts: Anime Art: Th., 5:30-7:00pm, grades 6-12, Berrien Springs See webpage for details
Prosper Arts: Kawaii Art: Th., 4-5:30pm, grades K-8, Berrien Springs See website for details
Prosper Arts: Masterclass: Tues., 4-5:30, grades 6-12, Berrien Springs See website for full details.
Prosper Arts: Mixed Media: Wed., 4-5:30, grades K-5, Berrien Springs See website for details
Prosper Arts: Watercolor Atelier: Wed. 5:30-7:00 pm, grades 6-12, Berrien Springs See website for more details
Robert Ritzenthaler: Creative with Adobe Photoshop: ONLINE: TH 5-6:00 pm, grades 5-12 See webpage for details
Robert Ritzenthaler: Photography with Creativity and Fun: ONLINE: TH 4-5:00 pm, grades 4-12 *Call for available times or questions 269-968-0181 For more information, please see the class syllabus on the website.**
RotiRoti Art Center: Homeschool Clay Studio: Wed., 10-12 pm, ages 10-16, Buchanan See webpage for details
RotiRoti Art Center: Mixed Media Art: Th. 10am-12pm, ages 7-10, Buchanan See webpage for details
Steamworks: Oceans of Art: Fri., 12-2 pm, ages 10-14, Buchanan Steamworks is in Buchanan See website for more details
Tom Hurst: Woodworking: Wed 9-11:00am, ages 6+ (ages 6-9 adult required to stay), St. Joseph *Please see the partnership webpage for more class information.* Parent must be present for ages 6-9 Location: St Joseph Lincoln Senior Center, 3271 Lincoln Ave, St. Joseph, MI
Tom Hurst: Woodworking: Wed.11:30-1:30pm, ages 6+ (ages 6-9 adult required to stay), St. Joseph *Please see the partnership webpage for more class information.* Parent present for ages 6-9 Location: St Joseph Lincoln Senior Center, 3271 Lincoln Ave, St. Joseph, MI
Virtual ARTistic Pursuits: grades 4-5, Book 1 BOOK 1 - grade 4-5 Parent taught with weekly online accountability. See full details on the partnership website.
Virtual ARTistic Pursuits: grades K-3, Book 1, 2nd Semester BOOK 1, 2nd semester - grade K-3 Parent taught with weekly online accountability. See full course details on the partnership website.
Water Street Glassworks: Beginning Glassblowing: Thurs. 11am-3pm, ages 12+, Benton Harbor Four week class, cannot miss any weeks. See website for full details
Water Street Glassworks: Mosaic Madness: Thurs. 11am-3pm, ages 12+, Benton Harbor See syllabus on website for details.
Water Street Glassworks: Taste of Glass: Thurs., 11am-3pm, ages 12+, Benton Harbor Four week class. Cannot miss any weeks. See website for details.
Communication Category
F26 Communication
Adv Creative Writing (ONLINE), grades 6-12, Once a week (asynchronous), Mark Ring
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Storytelling, ages 8-19, Berrien Springs *Learn more about these options at tarragindi.org.
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Writing, ages 10-19, Berrien Springs *Learn more about these options at tarragindi.org.
Creative Writing (ONLINE), grades 6-12, Once a week (asynchronous), Mark Ring
Critical Thinking Category
F26 Critical Thinking
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD: Historic Court Trials: ages 10+, Berrien Springs, (also in Humanities & Drama) See website for details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Board Gaming - Civilization Building, (also listed in Humanities) Berrien Springs 10+ *Learn more about these options at tarragindi.org.
Conundrums and Collaboration: Thurs. 1-2:30, K-6, St. Joseph See syllabus for full detail
FLC: Chess (in person class): Thurs. 4-5:30pm, grades 3-12, Niles See syllabus on website for details.
FLC: Puzzles, Games and Logic: Wed. 1-2:00, grades 4+, Buchanan See website for details
Dance Category
F26 Dance
Dance: Citadel Dance and Music Center, K - 12, Benton Harbor Only for dance classes; for acro, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics 91 Hinkley Street, Benton Harbor - Located in the Arts District 925-1099 See website for schedule: citadeldmc.org See website for more class details.
Dance: Connie Cassidy Dance Studio, K-12, St. Joseph area Studio is located near the corner of Niles Ave. and I-94 exit 27, across from Riverview Park/Cemetery See website for details.
Dance: Dance Arts, K-12, Stevensville Only for dance classes; for Tumbling, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics *Spring semester - returning Fall students only See website for details
Dance: Elite Sports Academy: Aerial Arts, K-12, South Bend, IN Aerial Arts only; for acro/tumbling, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics
Dance: Fusion Center for Dance, K-12, Benton Harbor Only for dance classes; for Acro, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics, for Musical Theater register under Drama category. Location: 2162 Plaza Dr, Benton Harbor See website for details.
Dance: Green Dance Academy, K-12, Niles, Dowagiac or Decatur Only for Dance Category classes; for Acro, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics See website for details.
Dance: Miss Natalie's Rhythm and Dance and Musical Theatre dance, K - 12, St. Joseph The Box Factory 1101 Broad St, St. Joseph Contact: Natalie Delgado 269 408-6066 See website for details.
Dance: Power in Motion, K- 12, St. Joseph Only for dance classes; for acro, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics 3889 M-139, St Joseph 269-429-5100 See website for details.
Dance: Shoreline Dance Studio, K-12, South Haven 330 Kalamazoo St., South Haven Contact: Brandy Campbell: 767-2051 See website for details.
Olivia Muller: Family Folk Dance (also listed in Humanities), Wed 1:00-2:30pm, all ages, Stevensville See website for more details
Drama Category
F26 Drama
Acting for the Camera (ONLINE), grades 6-12, Once a week (asynchronous), Mark Ring
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Court Trials: ages 10+, Berrien Springs, (also in Humanities & Critical Thinking) See website for details www.tarragindi.org
Children's Music Workshop - Register with CMW immediately; St. Joe/Stevensville area Fall Production - To Be Announced. REGISTRATION OPENS with CMW-Saturday, August 1st @10:00am. Registration fills up very quickly. Pro Tip - Register from a Computer rather than a phone. Note Registration must be accepted through CMW (link) before registering through the partnership. Space is limited & fills up quickly. Rehearsals are on Sat/Sun. If you audition, you are committed to participation. If you drop CMW from your partnership schedule after the audition, THE FAMILY will be responsible for payment of the full CMW fee. . *This partnership registration is NOT valid unless you also register with CMW before they are full*
Musical Theatre: Citadel, Benton Harbor Only for Musical Theater classes at Citadel; for Dance classes register under Dance category. for Acro classes, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics. See website for details
Musical Theatre: Green Dance Academy, K-12, Dowagiac See details on website
Musical Theatre: Wed. 9-10, Fusion Center for Dance, K-12, Benton Harbor Only for Musical Theater classes at Fusion; for Dance classes register under Dance category. for Acro, register under Phys Ed>Gymnastics, Location: 2162 Plaza Dr, Benton Harbor See website for details
Shoreline: Musical Theatre, K- 12, South Haven Located in South Haven. See website for details.
Foreign Language Category
F26 Foreign Language
ASL 101 & ASL 201,(Holly Kalling): ONLINE grades 3-12, Day/Time: Anytime (online). The first week of class will include training on how to use Canvas. Younger students are welcome if they are able to read and write sentences. See details on webpage.
ASL for Little Hands: ((Holly Kalling): ONLINE, grades K-2, Day/Time: Anytime (online). The first week of class will include training on how to use Canvas. ONLINE class, see website for details
Christine Velasco: I Heart Spanish Virtual: Mon. AND Wed. 10-10:45am (Ages 8-10) *Ages for the classes are flexible—if there's a notable age difference, please reach out to the teacher before enrolling. phone: 208-521-7101, email: info@iheartspanish.com, www.iheartspanish.com
Christine Velasco: I Heart Spanish Virtual: Mon. AND Wed. 11am-11:45am (Ages 5-7) *Ages for the classes are flexible—if there's a notable age difference, please reach out to the teacher before enrolling. phone: 208-521-7101, email: info@iheartspanish.com, www.iheartspanish.com
Christine Velasco: I Heart Spanish Virtual: Mon. AND Wed. 4:30-5:15pm (Ages 6-9) *Ages for the classes are flexible—if there's a notable age difference, please reach out to the teacher before enrolling. phone: 208-521-7101, email: info@iheartspanish.com, www.iheartspanish.com
Christine Velasco: I Heart Spanish Virtual: Mon. AND Wed. 9-9:45am (Ages 10-12) *Ages for the classes are flexible—if there's a notable age difference, please reach out to the teacher before enrolling. phone: 208-521-7101, email: info@iheartspanish.com, www.iheartspanish.com
Dos Mundos Spanish: various days/times, ONLINE, grades 3-12 Elem, Jr High/Sr High Spanish (Spanish 2 and Advanced are with prior approval only), grades 3-12, Twice weekly (mornings) with camera and microphone to communicate, to be scheduled with the instructor. Email: maestradosmundos@gmail.com 2 hrs of homework required per week
Lotus Chinese Classroom: Conversational Chinese: (Wenjie Xu) ONLINE, various times, grades 3-8 Conversational Chinese: Enrichment Track or Intensive Track option available, grades 3-8, Mondays through Fridays. After receiving the roster, the teacher will contact parents to place students into appropriate class levels. Format: Zoom
Group Music Category
F26 Group Music
Abigail Koo: Group Violin Ensemble: Village, K-12, Berrien Springs NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
AU: Group Violin: Levels 1 and 2: Wednesdays @ 4pm, Berrien Springs In addition to the group violin lesson, enrollment in a private lesson is required by AU. NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson through the Partnership, one would have to be privately paid. Only grades 6+ can take both. Grades K - 12th accepted under special circumstances. More info on Partnership website. Additional Registration at site required. Contact: Daniel Soochkoff-Cerna music@andrews.edu
BSPS High School Band Homeschoolers are welcome to join the Berrien Springs Public School MS or HS band! Attendance may be required everyday - please contact Band Director for questions regarding instruments and scheduling. Contact Sharon at shaynes@shamrocks.us and let her know that you would like to sign up for this class. All students are required to do a project for this class.
BSPS High School Choir High School Choir and Women's Choir is available by audition. Please email Sharon for more details at shaynes@shamrocks.us All students are required to do a project for this class.
BSPS High School Jazz Band Homeschoolers are welcome to participate in public school jazz band by invitation. Daily attendance may be required. Email Sharon for details at shaynes@shamrocks.us All students are required to complete a project for this class.
BSPS Middle School Band Homeschoolers are welcome to join the Berrien Springs Public School MS band! Attendance may be required everyday - please contact Band Director for questions regarding instruments and scheduling. Contact Sharon at shaynes@shamrocks.us and let her know that you would like to sign up for this class. All students are required to complete a project for this class.
BSPS Middle School Choir Choir is available through a public school class at the Middle School. Please email Sharon for more details if interested at shaynes@shamrocks.us All students are required to complete a project for this class.
Christina McMurray: Music Prodigies - Group Piano, ages 5-9, Berrien Springs See website for full details
Citadel: Kindermusik: Young Musicians: Wed, 4:15 - 5pm, ages 5-7, Benton Harbor Must call to register: 925-1099 Location: The Citadel Music Center, Arts District, Benton Harbor NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
Fawn Bussler: Foundations of Music: Thurs 10:20 -Noon Dowagiac, ages 6+ /runs 10 weeks - start date Sept 17th NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
Jamison Moore's Cello and Piano Group Class - Berrien Springs NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson through the Partnership, one would have to be privately paid. Only grades 6+ can take both.
Jon Whidden: Electronic Music: Custom Day/Time: grades K-12, Dowagiac SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. ALSO UNDER TECH CATEGORY
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra: various times, St. Joseph #269-982-4030 Classes must begin in September! All Partnership students are required to audition regardless of previous participation.
Let's Play Music: self-scheduled, ages 4-6, St. Joseph See PP website for the class details/ Additional registration required on 'Let's Pay Music' website NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
Lidiya Dyman: Group Violin, K - 12, Berrien Springs Teacher: Lidiya Dyman 16 one hour lessons, self scheduled as a group, usually on Sundays Contact teacher: lidikdym@yahoo.com #347-893-8131 NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
Music Academies: Group Music: various classes and times, ages 5+, Niles Located at 115 N. Third St. in Niles http:/www.themusicacademies.com, email us at info@themusicacademies.com or call us at (269)-362-5780. Must also register with Music Academies NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
SBYSO Must also register and audition with SBYSO. Please look at SBYSO website & contact them asap about audition if interested.
VK Melodies: Group Piano: LAB 50, various days/times, Buchanan, Ages: 7-14 50 Min session, various days and times. See website for details. Instructor: Victoria Kreiter, 269-409-1354, vkmelodies@gmail.com Location: 324 E. Dewey St. Buchanan, MI Suite 101 NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
VK Melodies: Group Piano: The Basics, various days/times, Buchanan, Ages: 5-7 Instructor: Victoria Kreiter, 269-409-1354, vkmelodies@gmail.com Location: 324 E. Dewey St. Buchanan, MI Suite 101 NOTE: students in grades K-5 cannot take both a private music lesson (intensive lab) and a group music lesson. Only grades 6+ can take both.
WMHFA: Kalamazoo, various group classes website: wmhfa.org Choose one of their group music classes. All students are required to complete a project for this class. All classes must begin in September! *See website at www.berrienspringspartnership for more class details.
Humanities Category
F26 Humanities
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD: Genealogy 101: Berrien Springs, 8+ See website for full details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Archaeological Dig: Tarragindi Dig, Berrien Springs, all ages (also in the NATURE Category) Details found on website. Register for specific time at orientation, which is the first class session. There may be a fee if the class is dropped after the dig begins. www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Archaeological Garden - 1000 Years Ago Garden (also in NATURE & Vocational Category), ages 8+ www.tarragindi.org for more information.
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Archaeological Garden- 1830s Settler Garden (also in NATURE & Vocational Category), 8+ www.tarragindi.org for more information
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Archaeology Plus - Ancient Stone Tool Making (also in Nature & Vocational Category), ages 8-19, Berrien Springs www.tarragindi.org for more information
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD: Archaeological Dig: Wolf's Prairie, Berrien Springs, ages 8+ Details found on website. Register for specific time at orientation, which is the first class session. There may be a fee if the class is dropped after the dig begins. www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Archeology Plus - Restoration Project (also in NATURE & Vocational Category), Berrien Springs 10+ See website for full details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Board Gaming - Civilization Building, (also listed in Critical Thinking) Berrien Springs 10+ See website for details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Court Trials: Berrien Springs, (also in Critical Thinking & Drama) See website for class details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Storytelling, ages 8-19, Berrien Springs See website for full details. Requires registration with location and attendance at orientation.
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD:Historic Writing, ages 10-19, Berrien Springs See website for full details. Learn more at www.tarragindi.org
Kim Bollman: Quilling & Papercraft: Fri 1:30-3pm, Stevensville, grades 5-12 See website for full details
Lumberjax: Axe & Knife Throwing, grades 6-12, Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm/ Austin Bock - St. Joseph See website for full details.
Mark Ring - Film Studies (ONLINE), grades 6-12, Once a week (asynchronous)
Mark Ring: Advanced Film Studies (ONLINE), grades 9-12, Once a week (asynchronous)
Mark Ring: Contemporary Film & Conversation, grades 6-12, every other Tuesday (Starting on 9/15/26) 5:00-9:00pm (ONLINE)
Olivia Muller: Family Folk Dance (also listed in Dance), all ages, Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm, Stevensville See website for details
Passport to the World: ONLINE, all ages See syllabus for full details
Re-enactment Arts Niles: Ground Zero Archery: Advanced Target 201/301: Thurs. 10 - 11:30am, ages 11+, Niles See website for class details
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery Niles: Advanced Target 201/301: Thurs. 11:30am - 1pm, ages 11+, Niles See website for details
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery Niles: Target 101: Thurs. 11:30am- 1pm, ages 6+, Niles See website for details
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery Niles: Target 101: Thurs.10 - 11:30am, ages 6+, Niles See website for details
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: 3D Target: Fri., 4-5:30pm, ages 11+, St. Joseph See website for class details. St. Joseph age 11yrs+ or approval from Coach Dawson
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Advanced Target 201/301: Tues., 6:30-8pm, ages 11+, St. Joseph See website for class details St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Advanced Target 201/301: Wed., 2:30-4pm, ages 11+, St. Joseph See website for class details St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Fri., 2 -3:30 pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph See website for full details
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Fri.,12:30 - 2 pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph Location: St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Sat. 10:30am-12pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph See the class syllabus on the partnership website for more details.
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Sat. 12:30am- 2pm, ages 16+, St. Joseph check website for details
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Thurs. 4:30-6pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph See the partnership website for full class details. St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Thurs., 2:30-4pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph See website for full details; St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Tues., 2:30-4 pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph See website for full details; St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Tues., 4:30-6pm, ages 6+,St. Joseph See website for full details; St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Wed. 6:30-8pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph *DETAILS FOR THIS CLASS TO BE FOUND ON THIS CLASS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE*
Re-enactment Arts: Ground Zero Archery: Target 101: Wed., 4:30-6pm, ages 6+, St. Joseph See website for full details; St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: Blue Knight Taekwondo, multiple evenings, must attend 2x/wk, all ages, Bridgman See website for details. Must attend 2x/week, Register at BKTKD site.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: Hong's USA Taekwondo, Mon and Fri., 4:30-5:00, all ages,Niles Taekwondo, Habgido, Gumdo, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Special Needs Self Defense. Monday and Friday 4:30pm to 5:00pm. Must register at Hong's as well.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: Hyde's Lifestyle Taekwondo, Buchanan See our website for details. St. Joseph
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: Karate: YMCA, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, various times and days, ages 7+ See website for details. Must also register with the Y.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: Legion Taekwondo, Niles See our website for details. Must register at Legion as well.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: Lunar Martial Arts, various days/times, St. Joseph See our website for details. Must register with Lunar as well.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo, Benton Harbor See our website for details. Must register at READY as well.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: The Lab: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mon & Wed. 5:15-6:00 pm, K-12, Stevensville See website for details.
Re-enactment Arts: Martial Arts: The Lab: Kickboxing, TU & TH, 5-6:00 pm, K-12, Stevensville Must also register with The Lab. See website for full details.
Time Travelers: Great Civilizations, ONLINE, all ages See syllabus for full details
Life Skills Category
F26 Life Skills
Beautiful Mind & Lifetime Sports 101: Thurs., Noon - 2:30pm, gr. 6-12, St. Joseph See website for full details
Beautiful Mind & Lifetime Sports 201, grades 6-12, Wed. 1:30pm-4:00pm, St. Joseph
Coco's Kreations: Virtual Baking: ONLINE, Wed., 6-7 pm, grades 1-12 See website for class details
Fiber Arts Exploration: Thurs.12:40 - 2:20pm, ages 6+, Fawn Bussler, Dowagiac *All project supplies will be provided by the instructor.
Kim Bollman: Basic Crochet 101 and Interm/Adv Crochet: choose Th or Fri. 10-11:30 in Stevensville or Th 1-2:30 in Coloma; grades 4-12 After registering for this class, please email the teacher which location and time slot you would like to join. See website for full details
Knitting 101: Thurs. 2:20 - 4pm, ages 9+, Fawn Bussler/Dowagiac * supplies provided by instructor
Mandy Jankoviak: Virtual Baking, Part 1, Basics: Online - Google Classroom, 4th grade and up (K-3 with assistance) See website for class details.
Mandy Jankoviak: Virtual Baking, Part 2: Online - Google Classroom, 4th grade and up (K-3 with assistance) See website for class details. Pre-req: Level 1 for grades 1-3
Mandy Jankoviak: Virtual Baking, Part 3: Online - Google Classroom, 4th grade and up (K-3 with assistance) See website for full details
Robin English: Sewing/Quilting: Various times, all ages, Edwardsburg Instructor: Robin English Edwardsburg, MI 49112 Offering beginning, intermediate and advanced options. Contact instructor to choose. See partnership website for details.
RTP (Pelfrey): No-Sew Fun with Felt: ONLINE, Asynchronous, grades K-12 See website for class details
RTP (Pelfrey): Sew Fun with Felt: ONLINE, Asynchronous, grades 6-12 See website for details
Virtual Cooking with Karmen: ONLINE, asynchronous, all ages Complete videos at your own pace. If the class is dropped after supply pick-up, the family will owe the supply fee.
Virtual Cooking with Sarah - Online, grades 3 -12 *Roster of weekly recipes posted in DRIVE
Music Category
F26 Music
Citadel: Intensive Lab - Cello at the Citadel, K - 12, Benton Harbor Select this option if you know you will be taking cello lessons from the Citadel Dance and Music Center, regardless if you have a specific instructor in mind. If you are new you must call 925-1099 to arrange your schedule. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Citadel: Intensive Lab - Guitar at the Citadel, K - 12, Benton Harbor Select this option if you know you will be taking guitar lessons from the Citadel Dance and Music Center, regardless if you have a specific instructor in mind. If you are new you must call 925-1099 to arrange your schedule. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Citadel: Intensive Lab - Other Instrument at the Citadel, K - 12, Benton Harbor Select this option if you know you will be taking an instrument other than, voice, piano, violin, cello or guitar from the Citadel Dance and Music Center, regardless if you have a specific instructor in mind. If you are new you must call 925-1099 to arrange your schedule. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Citadel: Intensive Lab - Piano at the Citadel, K - 12, Benton Harbor Select this option if you know you will be taking piano lessons from the Citadel Dance and Music Center, regardless if you have a specific instructor in mind. If you are new you must call 925-1099 to arrange your schedule. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Citadel: Intensive Lab - Violin at the Citadel, K - 12, Benton Harbor Select this option if you know you will be taking violin lessons from the Citadel Dance and Music Center, regardless if you have a specific instructor in mind. If you are new you must call 925-1099 to arrange your schedule. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Citadel: Intensive Lab - Voice at the Citadel, K - 12, Benton Harbor Select this option if you know you will be taking voice lessons from the Citadel Dance and Music Center, regardless if you have a specific instructor in mind. If you are new you must call 925-1099 to arrange your schedule. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Cello Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Guitar Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Other instrument Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Percussion Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Piano Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their t eacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Violin Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Intensive Music Lab: Voice Choose this for any location/instructor EXCEPT the Citadel Dance and Music Center. A list of instructors is posted on our website, it is your responsibility to contact them to set up availability. The teacher you choose must be approved by the Partnership before they begin teaching your children. ***Students will be required to keep a record of practice time and communicate those minutes with their teacher as well as complete a project.
Virtual Piano Prodigy 1: Online, self scheduled, all grades (K-2 with assistance) Best suited for grades 4-9. Grades K-2 will require assistance. Piano Prodigy 1 - lessons #1-25 *See webpage for complete details*
Virtual Piano Prodigy 2: Online, self scheduled, all grades (K-2 with assistance) Best suited for grades 4-9. Grades K-2 will require assistance. See webpage for complete details. Prerequisite: Piano Prodigy 1 Piano Prodigy 2 - lessons #26-50
Nature Category
F26 Nature
Archaeological Dig: Tarrangindi, Berrien Springs, ages 5+ Instructors: Jan Sigvartsen PhD, Leanne Sigvartsen DETAILS FOR THIS CLASS ON WEBSITE
Archaeological Dig: Wolf's Prairie, Berrien Springs, 8+ See website for full details. Must register with location and attend orientation.
Archaeological Garden - 1000 Years Ago Garden (also in Humanities & Vocational Category), ages 8+
Archaeological Garden- 1830s Settler Garden (also in Humanities & Vocational Category), 8+
Archaeology Plus - Ancient Stone Tool Making (also in Humanities & Vocational Category), ages 8-19, Berrien Springs
Archeology Plus - Restoration Project (also in Humanities & Vocational Category), Berrien Springs 10+ See website for details www.tarragindi.org
Birding & Beyond: Wed., 9:30-11:30am, K-12, Various Locations See website for details Parents required to accompany pre-teens
Circle C: Backyard Farming, Thurs. 1-3:00pm, ages 5-12, Benton Harbor *DETAILS FOR THIS CLASS TO BE FOUND ON THIS CLASS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE*
Circle C: Building in Nature: Wed. 10am-12pm, ages 6-13, Benton Harbor Please refer to this page on our website for more information.
GV-NCP: Backyard Nature Zoom: Fri., 12:30-2:30pm, ages 5-18 ONLINE CLASS See website for details
GV-NCP: Community Landscape Zoom: ages 5 and up, Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm See website for class details
GV-NCP: Habitats and Wildlife: ages 5 and up, Wednesdays Noon-2pm, Fernwood Gardens AND Warren Dunes State Park See website for full details **Membership to Fernwood Nature Center and state park pass required
GV-NCP: Habitats and Wildlife: Sundays 1-5pm, all ages,Fernwood Gardens AND Warren Dunes State Park See website for full details. Fernwood admission and state park pass required.
GV-NCP: Michigan Nature: Thursdays 2-4pm, ages 5+ , parks in Three Oaks & Harbert In person. See webpage for full details. Held at various locations around Berrien County - requires travel
GV-NCP: Nature Games: Wed., 3-5pm, ages 5-18, Fernwood Gardens See website for class details. **Membership to Fernwood Nature Center required.
GV-NCP: Wilderness Hut, ages 5 and up, Thursdays 10am-Noon, Harbert
Jon Whidden: Nature Walk, (in person or ONLINE) Mondays 10am/Various Locations, ages 5+
Little Log Cabin Nature School: Young Bushcrafters:, Mon., 4-6pm, ages 7+, Berrien Springs
Little Rock Stars: Hobby Rocks & Crystal Club, K- 12th, Asynchronous Online Course
Love Creek (Lamanda Hilty): Nature Explorers, grades K-3, Specific Fridays at 1:30pm and one evening class at 6:45pm, Berrien Center See website for full details
Michigan Explorers: Virtual Field Trips Around the Great Lakes State, K - 12, Asynchronous Online Course
Physical Education Category
F26 Physical Education
Archery: Target Archery: register with location for specific class: St. Joseph or Niles locations See all the available Target Archery class sessions on the website under the Humanities category and register with the location.
Baseball Skills: Rebels, ages 8-14, Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm, St. Joseph The Fielder's Choice (Dana Galloway): St. Joseph
Basketball: Andrews Jr. Cardinals High School Level, Berrien Springs See website for details
Basketball: Andrews Redbirds: Middle School Level, gr 5-8, Berrien Springs See website for details
Boxing: Tu and Th (2x/wk): 5-6:00 p.m., all ages, Niles See website for details
CrossFit: Fort Miami CrossFit Teens: Mon.,Wed.,Fri., 3:45-4:30pm: ages 13+, St. Joseph Students must attend at least 2 out of 3 times per week. Not a once/wk class. See website for details.
Golf: Andrews Jr. Cardinals: Mon., 3:30-5:00, gr 4-12 See website for details
Group Swim Lessons: Andrews Learn to Swim Program: various levels/times, Berrien Springs Signing up here does not guarantee space in Andrews Univ. program; space in the pool is on a first come-first served basis depending on when you register with AU - see instructions on our website. Must register at Andrews as well. See the partnership website for more class details.
Group Swim Lessons: BH/SJ YMCA Must also register with the YMCA. See website for details.
Group Swim Lessons: Niles-Buchanan YMCA Must also register with the YMCA. See website for details.
Gymnastics, Cheer, Ninja, and Tumbling Classes, Power in Motion (K-12). Contact: info@pimgymnastics.com or 269-247-5420 (Call or Text) - K-12, St. Joseph Must also register with PIM and keep a credit card on file. Fees beyond our contribution are the responsibility of the family. Depending on the class/level taken, PIM fees may be incurred. Check with PIM at the time of registration. See website for details.
Gymnastics: Acro @ Fusion Center for Dance. Benton Harbor Choose this option or acro/tumbling classes only at Fusion. Location: 2162 Plaza Dr, Benton Harbor See website for details.
Gymnastics: Citadel, Benton Harbor Choose this for acro classes at Citadel.
Gymnastics: Dance Arts, Stevensville Choose this for tumbling classes at Dance Arts. *Spring semester - returning Fall students only See website for details
Gymnastics: Elite Sports Academy, South Bend, IN See website for details.
Gymnastics: Green Dance Academy, Dowagiac, Decatur & Niles Use this selection for all acro/tumbling classes at this location. See website for full details.
Gymnastics: Infinite Gymnastics, K-12, Berrien Springs Also register with Infinite. Must take class 2x/week See website for details.
Gymnastics: The Club for Gymnastics, Elkhart Elkhart, IN
Hockey: Garden Ice Arena, ages 5+, St. Joseph Fall hockey students must also register for this spring. Held at Garden Ice Arena, Stevensville This is a year-long commitment through spring 2026. See website for details
Hong's Indoor Soccer See syllabus or contact Hong's Taekwondo for more information
Hong's Indoor Volleyball See syllabus or contact Hong's Taekwondo for more information
Ice Skating: Learn to Skate- Garden Ice Arena, K - 12, St. Joseph Garden Ice Arena, Stevensville Must also register with Learn to Skate See website for class details.
Lumberjax: Axe & Knife Throwing, grades 6-12, Thursdays 2:30-4:30pm/ Austin Bock - St. Joseph
Martial Arts: Blue Knight Taekwondo, Tues, Wed, Thurs., must attend 2x/wk, all ages, Bridgman See website for class details Bridgman
Martial Arts: Hong's USA Taekwondo, Niles See our website for details:. Must register at Hong's as well.
Martial Arts: Hyde's Lifestyle Taekwondo, St. Joseph See our website for details.
Martial Arts: Karate: YMCA, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, various times and days, ages 7+ See website for details.
Martial Arts: Legion Taekwondo, Niles See our website for details. Must register at Legion as well.
Martial Arts: Lunar Martial Arts, various days/times, St. Joseph See website for details
Martial Arts: R.E.A.D.Y. Taekwondo, Benton Harbor See website for details
Martial Arts: The Lab: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mon & Wed., 5:15-6:00 pm, Stevensville Class is 2x/wk See class syllabus in Drive for more information.
Martial Arts: The Lab: Little Ninja's Kickboxing, TU & TH., 5-6:00 pm, Stevensville Class is 2x/wk Also register at location See full details on Drive
Pickleball: Andrews Jr. Cardinals, Tues. 5:30-7:30, grades 6-12 See website for full details.
Soccer, HS Boys: Andrews Jr. Cardinals: High School Level, Berrien Springs See website for details.
Soccer, MS Boys: Andrews Jr Cardinals: 6 - 8th grade, Berrien Springs See website for class details
Softball Hitting: Dugout Dolls: various days/times, ages 5-18 See website for details.
Softball Skills: Rebels, ages 8-14, Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm, St. Joseph The Fielder's Choice (Ellie Haunhorst): St. Joseph Website to sign up: https://my.fitune.io/fielderschoice/info Facebook page: The Fielder's Choice, LLC
Swim & Gym: Andrews University: various formats, ages 5-15 See AU's website and registration to choose option.
Swim & Gym: YMCA - Niles/Buch: Homeschool PE: ages 5-12, Thurs. 1-2:45 Must also register with the YMCA. See website for details.
Swim & Gym: YMCA St. Joseph: Homechool PE: Tues., 1-2:45, ages 5-12 Must also register with the YMCA. See website for details.
Swim Club: AU, ages 8+ See AU's website and registration system for details
Swim Club: Dolphins/Mariners Swim Club: BH/ SJ or Niles-Buch YMCA: ages 6+ Must register also with either the SJ (Dolphins) or the Niles-Buchanan (Mariners) YMCA. See our website for details.
Tennis: South Shore Health and Racquet Club: various times, ages 5+, St. Joseph *DETAILS FOR THIS CLASS TO BE FOUND ON THIS CLASS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE*
Volleyball, HS Girls: Andrews Jr. Cardinals, Time TBA, grades 9-12 See website for class details
YMCA: Benton Harbor/St. Joseph: various classes, ages 13+ See website for details. Must attend 2+ fitness classes/wk
YMCA: Niles/Buchanan: various classes, ages 13+ See website for details. Must attend 2+ fitness classes/wk
Technology Category
F26 Technology
Fun Learning Company: Build and Program Your Own Computer: Wed. 11-12:00, grades 6+, Buchanan See webpage for full details
Fun Learning Company: Drone Building: Wed. 10-11am, grades 5+, Buchanan See webpage for full details
Fun Learning Company: Make It!: Wed. 3-4:30pm, grades 4+, Buchanan See webpage for full details
Fun Learning Company: Robotics 1: Wed., 2-3pm, grades 5+, Buchanan See webpage for full details
Jon Whidden: Electronic Music: Custom Day/Time: grades K-12, Eau Claire/Dowagiac MUST contact instructor to arrange group time Location: Dowagiac, Eau Claire *DETAILS FOR THIS CLASS TO BE FOUND ON THIS CLASS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE*
Jon Whidden: Recording Studio: Custom Day/Time, Dowagiac, grades K-12, Dowagiac/ Eau Claire MUST contact instructor to arrange group time. Instructor: Jon Whidden jon@ruskets.com 269-782-8809
Robert Ritzenthaler: Creative with Adobe Photoshop: ONLINE: TH 5-6:00 pm, grades 5+ See website for class details.
Robert Ritzenthaler: Photography with Creativity and Fun: ONLINE: TH 4-5:00 pm, grades 4-12 See website for class details
Robo Tech Zone: VEX Robotics, TH 4-8:00pm, grades 7-12, Niles See webpage and contact instructor for more details
RTP: Click, Type, Calculate: Your guide to Spreadsheets: ONLINE, grades 6-12 Asynchronous online. See website for class details
RTP: Click, Type, Create: Digital Documents: ONLINE, grades 6-12 Asynchronous, see website for class details
RTP: Computer Basics for College Bound Students, ONLINE, grades 6-12 Asynchronous: See website for class details
VIRTUAL Non-Language Category
F26 Virtual Classes
Michigan Explorers: Virtual Field Trips Around the Great Lakes State, ONLINE, Asynchronous, K-12 See website for full details
The Animation Course: Animation C.A.T. (Continual Animation Training) (grades 6+) C.A.T. (Continual Animation Training): Students work together just like a real animation crew to complete a joint film project. Prerequisite: Animation Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4. LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
The Animation Course: Animation Level 1 (grades 6+) Level 1: An introduction to animation through 12 principles of animation. LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
The Animation Course: Animation Level 2 (grades 6+) Level 2: Basic concepts of physics and how they apply to animated motion, emotion and acting, and body mechanics. Prerequisite: Animation Level 1 LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
The Animation Course: Animation Level 3 (grades 6+) Level 3: How to tell a story—everything from basic story structure to staging and cinematography. Prerequisite: Animation Level 1 & 2 LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
The Animation Course: Animation Level 4 (grades 6+) Level 4: Combines concepts learned from Levels 1-3 to help students create their own animated short film. Prerequisite: Animation Levels 1, 2 & 3. LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
The Animation Course: Drawing Level 1 (grades 6+) Level 1, Fundamentals of Drawing: An introduction to the classic concepts of traditional drawing and how to use them to bring more life-like images to the page. The Drawing courses may be taken in any order. LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
The Animation Course: Drawing Level 2 (grades 6+) Level 2, Drawing for Animation: The character and design of humans and animals; bringing life to the drawing through the concepts of gesture and expression. The Drawing courses may be taken in any order. LIVE or Recorded & Graded class options, see The Animation Course website for class availability. Please choose the appropriate level of Animation, see www.theanimcourse.com for more info. You MUST ALSO register the student at The Animation Course website to secure a spot and complete registration. Instructions will be attached to your Partnership registration confirmation and will include the REQUIRED discount code to complete registration on their website.
Virtual ARTistic Pursuits: grades 4-5, Book 1 BOOK 1 - grade 4-5 Parent taught with weekly online accountability. See full details on the partnership website.
Virtual ARTistic Pursuits: grades 4-5, Book 2 BOOK 2 - grade 4-5 Parent taught with weekly online accountability. See full details on the partnership website.
Virtual ARTistic Pursuits: grades K-3, Book 1 BOOK 1 - grade K-3 Parent taught with weekly online accountability. See full course details on the partnership website.
Virtual ARTistic Pursuits: grades K-3, Book 1, 2nd Semester BOOK 1, 2nd semester - grade K-3 Parent taught with weekly online accountability. See full course details on the partnership website.
Virtual Piano Prodigy 1: self scheduled, all grades (K-2 with assistance) Best suited for grades 4-9. Grades K-2 will require assistance. Piano Prodigy 1 - lessons #1-25 *See webpage for complete details*
Virtual Piano Prodigy 2: self scheduled, all grades (K-2 with assistance) Best suited for grades 4-9. Grades K-3 will require assistance. See webpage for complete details. Prerequisite: Piano Prodigy 1 Piano Prodigy 2 - lessons #26-50
Vocational Education Category
F26 Vocational Education
Archaeological Dig: Tarragindi Dig, Berrien Springs, all ages Details found on website. Register for specific time at orientation, which is the first class session. There may be a fee if the class is dropped after the dig begins.
Archaeological Dig: Wolf's Prairie, Berrien Springs, 8+ Details found on website. Register for specific time at orientation, which is the first class session. There may be a fee if the class is dropped after the dig begins.
Archaeological Garden - 1000 Years Ago Garden (also in Humanities & Nature Category), ages 8+ See website for details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeological Garden- 1830s Settler Garden (also in Humanities & Nature Category), 8+ See website for details www.tarragindi.org
Archaeology Plus - Ancient Stone Tool Making (also in Humanities & Nature Category), ages 8-19, Berrien Springs Details found on website. Register for specific time at orientation, which is the first class session. There may be a fee if the class is dropped after the dig begins.
Archaeology: Tarragindi Archaeology Dig Programs - Dr Jan Sigvartsen PhD: Genealogy 101: Berrien Springs, 8+ www.tarragindi.org for more information.
Archeology Plus - Restoration Project (also in Humanities & Nature Category), Berrien Springs, 10+ Details found on website. Register for specific time at orientation, which is the first class session. There may be a fee if the class is dropped after the dig begins.
Historic Photography: ages 8+, Berrien Springs and Various Locations Details found on website. Various locations around county. See www.tarragindi.org for details
Intro to Aviation: Tues., 1-3:00, ages 14-19, Dowagiac Municipal Airport See description and details on DRIVE Syllabus
Junior Lifeguarding: Andrews University: Day/Time TBA, ages 11-15. Berrien Springs Must also register with AU. See website for details.
Lifeguarding: Andrews University: ages 15+ Must also register with AU. See website for details.
Tom Hurst: Bicycle Repair: Wed., 2:30-4:30, ages 8+, Benton Harbor *DETAILS FOR THIS CLASS TO BE FOUND ON THIS CLASS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE*
Tom Hurst: Woodworking: Wed., 9:00am-11:00am, ages 6 and up (Parent present for students under 10), St. Joseph *Please see the partnership webpage for more class information.* Parent present for ages 6-9
Tom Hurst: Woodworking: Wednesdays 11:30am-1:30pm, ages 6+ (Parent present for students under 10), St. Joseph See website for details.

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