In-person 10 Week Classes

These classes will occur at a Lexington park. The location will be shared with participants upon registration. Classes begin the week of March 20th, 2023.

Schedule:

10:00am-11:00am Class 1

11:15am-12:15pm Class 2

12:15pm-1:00pm LUNCH

1:00pm-2:30pm Free Play and Other Activities

10am-11am 

K-1st | Learn, Play, Connect {$35} Taught by Heather T. 

Join BHLC for a morning of child-led play and exploration! Each week students will have an opportunity to play with various types of loose parts, alongside their classmates. Loose-parts play supports children's learning through: increasing physical activity, enhancing focus, developing higher levels of critical thinking, boosting natural curiosity, and inviting conversation and collaboration. This class is lead by Heather T, who has a degree in family life and human development as well as experience working as a forest school teacher and Hike it Baby Ambassador. Preschool-aged siblings of enrolled K-1st students are also encouraged to sign up and join the fun! 

2nd-4th | Sing a Song {$35} Taught by Maria G. 

Move your body and make some noise with us! In this general music class we will be playing singing games, feeling rhythm, learning folk songs, and listening to the wonderful music of the region. This class is led by Maria G., a musician with a background in theater and costume design. 

5th-6th | Math Games and Logic Puzzles {$35} Taught by Celia T. 

Have you ever played Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe?  How about Sprouts?  Have you heard of SET?  It was one of Stephen Hawking's favorite games. Do you like logic puzzles? Have you ever played Rush Hour?  This class for 5th-6th graders will be a lot of fun! We’ll learn several new games weekly, and strain our brains to think logically and creatively. All classes will be hands on, and most games will be able to be played at home without lots of expense or fuss. Some games will have words or numbers, and some won’t. Laughter and out of the box thinking will be encouraged, and we’ll learn some things along the way! (Math Games with Bad Drawings by Ben Orlin will be used as a resource.  Students are not required to have this book, but if you or your student enjoy games, I highly recommend it.) This class is taught by Celia T, who was an elementary school teacher for a decade and has run a variety of mathematics and other STEM programs since becoming a homeschooler.

7th-12th | Academic Writing: Writing the Essay {$35} Taught by Melissa R. 

Academic Writing returns this semester with a greater emphasis on the writing process. Last semester, students engaged closely with the reading and analysis of essays, focusing on observing the tools professional writers use to craft their work. This semester, students will practice using these tools and grow in their writing. Note: participating in the previous semester is not required, and new students are encouraged to enroll in this class.

This class will provide students with the strategies they need to write effective essays. Students will learn to develop and organize their ideas, research and incorporate sources, and revise and edit their work. Moreover, this class will encourage creativity and critical thinking, helping each student develop their unique voice and perspective, moving beyond the generic 5-paragraph essay. There will be opportunities for one-on-one individualized instruction and feedback throughout the semester to improve writing skills and meet each student where they are. Parental involvement in the form of encouragement, support, and assistance will enable students to get the most from this class. This class is led by Melissa R., who honed her essay-writing skills in college and graduate school and now has a passion for getting kids excited about writing.

11:15am-12:15pm

K-1st | Did You Know…?! {$35} Taught by Celia T., Jennifer P., Amanda C., and Sarah F.,  

Did you know that the world is full of amazing things to discover and explore? In this class, students will do just that through hands-on STEAM activities. Led by a rotating crew of curious teachers of diverse backgrounds and interests, students will be exposed to a variety of topics and leave class each week saying, "Did you know....?!" Preschool-aged siblings of enrolled K-1st students are also encouraged to sign up and join the fun! 

FULL- JOIN WAITLIST 2nd-4th | Budding Botanists {$35} Taught by Hannah H. 

Thistle be a great chance to learn something about the treemendous diversity of plant species out there. Our class will be the encouragemint you need to get up and moving around the park, as we stalk new growth, sharpen our powers of observation, experiment, and explore the wonder of plants in spring. We’ll also branch out to learn about some of the fascinating (and occasionally unbeleafable) ways plants interact with each other and the environment. Clearly these puns are a bit mulch, but hopefully they will grow on you, because botany is kind of a big dill! This class will be led by Dr. Hannah Harris, who is a little too fond of bad wordplay but does actually have MS in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development, as well as a PhD in Wildlife Biology.

5th-6th | Adventures in Astronomy {$35} Taught by Craig R. 

In this class we will explore the universe! From the earth and its solar system, to distant galaxies, all the way to the big bang, we will seek to understand the nature of the cosmos and our place in them. Major course learning objectives include developing an understanding of the overall structure of the universe, the nature of astronomical objects such as stars and galaxies, and the scientific processes used in the study of astronomy. Class sessions will be highly interactive and include many hands-on activities. The class will be led by Dr. Craig Rudick, who earned a PhD in Astronomy studying the evolution of galaxies.

7th-12th | The Sociology of Crime and the Criminal Justice System {$35} Taught by Pete K.

This two-semester course will provide an overview of the study of crime, crime rates, and the criminal justice system, all from a sociological perspective. We will place our emphasis on the major issues revolving around the crime problem and our society‘s reaction to it. There will be weekly outside assignments and required readings. This class is led by Dr. Peter Kraska, who is a professor in the School of Justice Studies at EKU. Note: participating in the previous semester is not required and new students are encouraged to enroll in this class. 

12:15pm-1:00pm LUNCH

Pack a lunch and eat with BHLC families! Parents are responsible for providing their family’s lunch and supervising their children during this time.

1pm-2:30pm Free Play and Other Activities

Stick around for free play at the playground, plus a variety of fun activities in the afternoon! At BHLC, we value the time spent as a community inside and outside of class, so we hope our members will join us for all kinds of fun!