Stop Motion
Ms. Kyleigh
Create animated films frame by frame using clay, LEGO, and everyday objects. Your child learns storytelling and the basics of filmmaking as they bring their ideas to life on screen.
Discovery Station · Homeschool enrichment
A place for their next big idea.
Hands-on classes and a circle of friends for homeschool children ages 5–13. Drop off with credentialed teachers. No co-op hours or volunteer shifts.
Ages 5–13
Tue & Wed · 1:00–3:50 PM
Drop-Off · No Co-op Shifts
- For your child
- Ages 5–13Groups for ages 5 & 6, 7 & 8, and 9–13
- Their afternoon
- Tuesday & Wednesday1:00–3:50 PM · Three 50-minute classes a day
- Per semester
- From $195 per classAll-inclusive · Choose one to six classes
Drop-Off Homeschool Enrichment
New interests. Familiar faces.
Projects grow into conversations. Shared discoveries become friendships. Each week, your child returns to a familiar group, with credentialed teachers guiding the afternoon.
- Enrichment that complements home. Creative, collaborative learning alongside your core curriculum.
- A place to celebrate. Spirit weeks and semester parties bring the group together.
- No homework. The learning happens here. The rest of the afternoon is yours.
Fall celebrations to look forward to
Halloween Spirit Week: October 27 & 28. End of Year Party: the week of December 14.
Credentialed Teachers · Ages 5–13
One afternoon or both: choose a single 50-minute class, three classes on Tuesday or Wednesday, or all six across both days.
“My son has been enrolled in their homeschool discovery station program for a couple years now, they have the best enrichment classes I’ve found in the area. He has a blast and loves the variety of options to pick from every semester!”
Fall 2026 · September 22–December 16
Find their kind of afternoon.
Choose a single class, three back-to-back, or all six across both days. Each class is matched to your child's age group.
Ages 5 & 6
| Time | Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00–1:50 PM | Stop Motion | Art |
| 2:00–2:50 PM | Storybook Creations | Lego Club |
| 3:00–3:50 PM | Playroom | PE |
Ages 7 & 8
| Time | Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00–1:50 PM | Storybook Creations | PE |
| 2:00–2:50 PM | Kidpreneur Club | Art |
| 3:00–3:50 PM | Stop Motion | Lego Club |
Ages 9–13
| Time | Tuesday | Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00–1:50 PM | Sewing | Lego Club |
| 2:00–2:50 PM | Stop Motion | PE |
| 3:00–3:50 PM | Theatre Games | Art |
Class descriptions & teachers
Storybook Creations
Ms. Angel
Great picture books meet hands-on craft activities. Each session pairs a beloved story with a creative project that builds literacy, fine motor skills, and a lasting love of reading.
Playroom
Ms. Angel
Open-ended exploration in Spark's signature Developmental Playroom — a monthly-rotating environment designed to spark creativity and problem-solving.
Art
Ms. Kyleigh
Painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media with real techniques. Each week brings a new medium and a new creative challenge.
Lego Club
Ms. Angel
Collaborative building challenges, free design, and engineering problems solved brick by brick. Builds spatial reasoning, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
PE
Ms. Avery
Active games, team sports, and movement challenges designed to build coordination, teamwork, and a love of being active — all in a supportive, non-competitive environment.
Kidpreneur Club
Mrs. Michelle
Design a product, build a brand, and learn what it takes to run a small business. Hands-on entrepreneurship that builds creativity, math skills, and confidence.
Sewing
Mrs. Michelle
Learn to measure, cut, pin, and stitch. Your child builds fine motor skills, patience, and the pride of creating something with their own hands.
Theatre Games
Ms. Cristi
Improvisation, character work, and stage skills through structured theater games. Your child builds confidence, creativity, and communication in a high-energy environment.
Stay for Center Stage Players.
A semester-long theater production with Ms. Cristi. Tuesdays 4:00–5:00 PM · All ages · $200 per child. Performance date to be announced.
Explore after-school theater →Common Questions
A few questions, answered.
Straightforward details on drop-off afternoons, age groups, single-class enrollment, and Tuesday theater.
Do I have to stay during class?
No. Discovery Station is a drop-off program — your child is in the care of credentialed teachers the entire time. Parents are welcome to stay if they'd like, but it is never required. There are no mandatory volunteer hours and no co-op obligations.
What ages do you serve?
Discovery Station is designed for children ages 5–13. Age groups are separated across time slots so your child is always with peers at a similar developmental stage.
Can my child attend just one class?
Absolutely. You can enroll in a single class, three classes on one day, or all six sessions across both days. Many families start with one and add more the following semester.
Do classes change each semester?
Yes. Discovery Station classes rotate by semester, so your child can attend year after year and always experience something new. The page you're reading now reflects the current semester's offerings — check back or send us a question before each new term for the updated lineup.
Is this a co-op?
No. Discovery Station is a teacher-led enrichment program, not a co-op. There are no mandatory volunteer hours, no class assignments for parents, and no parent-led instruction requirements. Parents are welcome but never required.
Can my child also attend the After-School Enrichment program?
Yes — and some families do exactly that. Discovery Station meets on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, and our After-School Enrichment program runs on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. Some homeschool students attend Discovery Station classes and stay for After-School Enrichment on the same day.
Discovery Station
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