Homeschool Classes in Northridge are held at Congregational Church of Northridge, 9659 Balboa Blvd., Northridge (no affiliation with the church)
Registration now open
May 2026
| Class | Days | Instructors | Dates | Times | Ages | Description | # of weeks | Duration | Class Tuition | Class Status | Instructor Bio | ||||
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| Kids Doing Science - Flying Things - ages 6+ - Northridge - May | Mon | Quest in Science | 05/04 - 05/18 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 6 yrs & up | Why do airplanes stay in the sky? How do parachutes work? Can I make a kite that will fly? Students will investigate these questions in this project-based mini-course. They will first learn the basic principles that make the flight of human-designed objects possible. Then they will make different types of paper airplanes, parachutes, kites, and other flying, gliding, or floating objects. They will test each design to see which performs the best! | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | 6 | O | |
| Ready, Set, Go: Improv! - ages 6 - 10 - option to perform at the End of Session Presentation! | Mon | Lynn Hayes | 05/04 - 05/18 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 6 yrs & up | Get ready to think on your feet, laugh out loud, and unleash your imagination! Ready, Set, Go: Improv! is a high-energy introduction to the world of improvisational theatre. Designed specifically for the boundless energy of 6-to-10-year-olds, this course teaches kids how to create hilarious characters and exciting stories out of thin air. Through collaborative games and "yes-and" exercises, students will make new friends, improve active listening skills, and build confidence! This class provides a safe, supportive space to play and grow. Actors have the option of performing at the End of Session Learning Presentation! | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | 6 | O | |
| Flip Out Skate Lessons Jr. - 7+yo. - Northridge - May | Mon | Kevin Michael | 05/04 - 05/18 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 7 yrs & up | Come learn about the basics of skateboarding, some history, the anatomy of a skateboard, and of course how to ride it. Please visit this store to get all the supplies your child will need: https://818skateshop.com/ - All levels of experience welcome. Class max: 5 students | 3 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | 7 | O | |
| Greek Mythology - Northridge - May | Mon | Lynn Hayes | 05/04 - 05/18 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come study some of the most influential Greek myths in this 4-week introduction to Greek mythology with engaging discussions and activities. | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 8 | O | |
| Video Production/Cinematography - 11+yo. - Northridge - May | Mon | Michael Marchesan | 05/04 - 05/18 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | This class will touch on the parts of bringing your ideas to life on a screen and engaging with the tools to do so! New & continuing students welcome! | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | 11 | O | |
| What's Cooking This Summer - cooking workshops - Northridge - May | Mon | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 05/04 - 05/18 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | This class is not vegan like some of our other cooking classes. Come learn how to make something delicious to eat! | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | 5 | O | |
| Guitar Group Lesson - Northridge - May | Mon | Jared Meeker | 05/04 - 05/18 | 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn some Guitar skills! Learn from the absolute beginning and explore reading music, playing rock songs, strumming chords, and playing riffs of popular songs. Every student will progress at their own level and either do beginning skills or more advanced. More advanced students will learn about notation of a melody, harmonies and the structure of songs from a professional musician, who has published his own curriculum. Students need to provide their own guitar (either rented or owned) | 3 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Music | 8 | O | |
| Flip Out Skate Lessons Jr. - 5+yo. - Northridge - May | Mon | Kevin Michael | 05/04 - 05/18 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | 5 yrs & up | Come learn about the basics of skateboarding, some history, the anatomy of a skateboard, and of course how to ride it. Please visit this store to get all the supplies your child will need: https://818skateshop.com/ - All levels of experience welcome. Class max: 5 students | 3 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | 5 | O | |
| Improv with Friends! - ages 10+ - Northridge - Fall '26 | Mon | Lynn Hayes | 05/04 - 05/18 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Get ready to think on your feet, laugh out loud, and unleash your imagination! Improv with Friends! is a high-energy, collaborative course designed for pre-teens and teens to explore the art of unscripted performance and the power of "Yes, And!" Students will learn to trust their instincts in a supportive ensemble where every student feels confident enough to take big risks and make new friends. Actors have the option of performing at the End of Session Learning Presentation! | 3 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $101 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | 10 | O | |
| Improv with Friends! - ages 10+ - option to perform at the End of Session Presentation! - Northridge | Mon | Lynn Hayes | 05/04 - 05/29 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Get ready to think on your feet, laugh out loud, and unleash your imagination! Improv with Friends! is a high-energy, collaborative course designed for pre-teens and teens to explore the art of unscripted performance and the power of "Yes, And!" Students will learn to trust their instincts in a supportive ensemble where every student feels confident enough to take big risks and make new friends. Actors have the option of performing at the End of Semester Learning Presentation! | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $499 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Closed | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Acting | 10 | C | |
| Archery - 8+ - Northridge - May | Tue | Jim MacQuarrie | 05/05 - 05/26 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn the basics of archery in a safe environment with all equipment included. The coach is very experienced and was a homeschool dad himself! New & continuing students welcome! Class max: 10 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | 8 | O | |
| Phonics Power-Up: Long Vowel Game Club - Northridge - May | Tue | Jennifer Gunther | 05/05 - 05/26 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 4 yrs & up | Join us on a phonics adventure where long vowel sounds' knowledge unlock the next level. Students will play exciting games that help them master phonics rules like Magic E (kite, cake, rope) and Vowel Teams (boat, beach, tree). Students will go on long vowel searches, race to build words, and blend sounds to crack the phonics code. Blends (crab, slip, snap) and Digraphs (chip, shine, phone) will be part of the game adventures as well. This class is perfect for students who can read simple words with short and long vowel patterns. Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 4 | O | |
| An Ecologist's Field Guide: The Global Web of Life - ages 10+ - Northridge - May | Tue | Lynn Hayes | 05/05 - 05/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Step into the boots of a field scientist in this immersive, four-session exploration of the intricate connections that sustain our planet. Students will explore how energy flows through ecosystems and how every living thingโfrom the tiniest soil microbe to the apex predatorโis connected. You will gain the tools to think like an ecologist and understand your own place within Earthโs complex biological systems. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | 10 | O | |
| Archery - 12+ - Northridge - May | Tue | Jim MacQuarrie | 05/05 - 05/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 12 yrs & up | Come learn the basics of archery in a safe environment with all equipment included. The coach is very experienced and was a homeschool dad himself! New & continuing students welcome! | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | 12 | O | |
| Engineering & Applied Math Projects - 8+yo. - new projects - Northridge - May | Tue | Michael Marchesan | 05/05 - 05/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Welcome to Math & Engineering Projects! In this class we will accomplish some shorter projects to demonstrate concepts in the world of building civil/mechanical projects. What makes this class different from, say a DIY Projects class where a set task is set before you with clear instructions? This class focuses on navigating through problems and thinking of unique solutions as they come up. Engineers, above all, have to creatively design things that have never been done, and thatโs what I strive to teach you in this class. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | 8 | O | |
| IEW Writing Workshop - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - May | Tue | Terri Stair | 05/05 - 05/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn how writing can become painless and even enjoyable with our veteran teacher, Terri Stair, who uses the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum to help students on this path. Terri is a certified IEW instructor and has taught countless children with this method, including her own children. Using The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) methods, students will learn to research topics, practice keyword outlines from the source texts, organize the information, write their own sentences from their notes, and format three paragraph to five paragraph essays. They will learn and practice IEW stylistic techniques to communicate more effectively and engage their audience. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 8 | O | |
| Little Botanists โ Exploring the Secret Life of Plants - 6+ - Northridge - May | Tue | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 05/05 - 05/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | Little Botanists is a hands-on nature class designed for curious children who love to explore the hidden world of plants and trees through touch, smell, observation, and investigation of real plant materials while discovering how plants and trees grow, communicate, adapt, and support life on Earth. Through outdoor exploration, simple experiments, tree and leaf identification, bark rubbings, art projects, and guided observation, young learners develop scientific thinking and deepen their connection to the natural world. Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | 6 | W | |
| Phonics Power-Up: CVC Word Game Club - Northridge - May | Tue | Jennifer Gunther | 05/05 - 05/26 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 4 yrs & up | Get ready to level up your reading skills through games! This high-energy phonics class uses playful competition to help students practice reading CVC (Consonant Vowel Consonant) words (cat, dog, man). Each class will be a game adventure as students use games to decode mystery words, race to build words, blend sounds to unlock challenges, and work together to solve phonics puzzles. This class is perfect for readers who know their letters by sound and sight. Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 4 | O | |
| Alphabet Power-Up: Letter Learners Game Club - Northridge - May | Tue | Jennifer Gunther | 05/05 - 05/26 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 4 yrs & up | Get ready for letter adventures! In this exciting class students will play games that help them master the alphabet and letter sounds. Students will hunt for hidden letters, identify mystery letter sounds, race to complete alphabet puzzles, play letter based card games, and work together to solve letter challenges. This class is perfect for students who need to solidify their letter knowledge. Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 4 | O | |
| Get Ready for the Entrepreneur Fair on June 9th - Northridge - May | Tue | Shari Kenehan | 05/05 - 05/26 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | A 4-week prep class for kids planning to participate in the entrepreneur fair on June 9th. Students will develop their business ideas, learn pricing and profit strategies, create banners and table displays, and practice selling skills so theyโre fully prepared to run a successful booth on fair day. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | 5 | O | |
| IEW Writing Workshop - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - May | Tue | Terri Stair | 05/05 - 05/26 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Come learn how writing can become painless and even enjoyable with our veteran teacher, Terri Stair, who uses the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum to help students on this path. Terri is a certified IEW instructor and has taught countless children with this method, including her own children. Using The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) methods, students will learn to research topics, practice keyword outlines from the source texts, organize the information, write their own sentences from their notes, and format three paragraph to five paragraph essays. They will learn and practice IEW stylistic techniques to communicate more effectively and engage their audience. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 8 | O | |
| Woodworking Basics - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - May | Tue | Michael Marchesan | 05/05 - 05/26 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 11 yrs & up | In woodworking we will continue to learn more about fundamental skills such as hand tools, saws, planes and basic joinery that go beyond the projects typically done during the regular semester. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | 11 | O | |
| Math Power-Up: Addition Adventures Game Club - Northridge - May | Wed | Jennifer Gunther | 05/06 - 05/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 4 yrs & up | This fun and interactive math class helps students review and strengthen single-digit addition and addition fact fluency. Each class turns math practice into a game-filled challenge, helping students gain speed, ease, and confidence in solving addition problems. Instead of worksheets, we will build math skills through races, mystery math codes, and teamwork games. This class is perfect for students who are ready to strengthen their addition skills. Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | 4 | O | |
| Word Up! Vocab Strategies and Games to Level Up Your Language - ages 10+ - Northridge - May | Wed | Lynn Hayes | 05/06 - 05/27 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 10 yrs & up | Vocabulary building is one of the keys to high school-level reading and standardized testing. By focusing on morphology (word parts) and strategic thinking, this interactive, four-week course is designed to transform vocabulary building from a chore into a competitive, strategic game. Our course will culminate in a friendly simulated spelling bee with game show buzzers! | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 10 | O | |
| A Chemist's Treasure Map: Introduction to The Periodic Table of the Elements - ages 10+ - Northridge | Wed | Lynn Hayes | 05/06 - 05/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 10 yrs & up | Unlock the secrets of the universe! The Periodic Table isn't just a chart on a classroom wallโitโs a treasure map that reveals the hidden patterns of everything we see, touch, and breathe. Over four weeks, we will decode the symbols and explore the "neighborhoods" of the table. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | 10 | O | |
| Great Math Tune-up - Northridge - May | Wed | Rachel Dang | 05/06 - 05/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 8 yrs & up | Students will review operations with fractions and decimals, learn how to convert between them. The class focuses on key concepts from upper elementary math, including fractions, decimals, and long division, to ensure students have a solid grasp of the basics needed for success in Pre-Algebra. This class is ideal for: 1. Students who want to confirm mastery of elementary-level math before advancing to Pre Algebra. 2. The current Pre-Algebra students who would like extra support and review in foundational topics. Week 1: Fractions Week 2: Decimals Week 3: Long Division Week 4: Putting It All Together Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | 8 | O | |
| Math Power-Up: Number Sense Adventures Game Club - Northridge - May | Wed | Jennifer Gunther | 05/06 - 05/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 4 yrs & up | In this playful early math class, students will build number sense through engaging games and competitions. Students will crack number codes, race to solve math challenges, and build confidence in counting, patterns, and number recognition. This class is perfect for students who are still mastering numbers 1-100 but have not yet begun addition. Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Math | 4 | O | |
| Rollerskating - all levels - Northridge - May | Wed | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 05/06 - 05/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | Embark on a thrilling roller-skating adventure with our specialized classes designed for kids! Led by a retired derby enthusiast boasting six years of competitive experience and a lifetime immersed in the joy of skating, our sessions focus on imparting fundamental skills while adding an extra flair of skate dancing. Your child will learn from someone with a genuine passion for the sport, gaining not only the technical know-how but also a contagious enthusiasm for the rink. Our classes offer a unique blend of expertise, safety, and the sheer fun of gliding on wheels. Join us, and let's roll into a world of excitement and skill development on wheels! Students have to bring their own rollerskates. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | 6 | O | |
| Storybook Cooking - new material - 5+ - Northridge - May | Wed | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 05/06 - 05/27 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Class begins with a story, and the hands-on experience that includes measuring, sifting, pouring, scooping, combining ingredients and tasting. Kids also learn table manners, safe kitchen practices, and how to set up and clean up their workspace. Children cook and eat their own story inspired recipe in the class. Class max: 8 students | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | 5 | W | |
| Intro to Spanish Language & Culture Around the World - new material - Northridge - May | Wed | Victoria Hinkley-Valenzuela | 05/06 - 05/27 | 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM | 5 yrs & up | Hola! Bienvenido! We are excited to share some Spanish & the wonderful Spanish cultures from around the world with you! Come learn from a native speaker! All new material! | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Foreign Language | 5 | O | |
| Kitchen Chemistry - Northridge - May | Wed | Alicia Danielle - Nourished by Alicia | 05/06 - 05/27 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | 5 yrs & up | Children are naturally fascinated by the world around them. This book utilizes that sense of wonder to help your students or children at home learn about chemistry in the kitchen. List of Concepts: * how to do an experiment * observing, predicting and recording results * learn about chemical properties & reactions using everyday kitchen items List of Activities: Experiments to explore such questions as: * why oil & water donโt mix * why soap helps to clean * creating โ invisible inkโ * floating eggs * penny magic, and more * forms to record results * simple scientific explanations and more Class max: 8 | 4 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Science | 5 | O | |
| Little Makers - Art & Sensory Fun - Northridge - May | Wed | Paula Schmidt | 05/06 - 05/27 | 02:30 PM - 03:50 PM | 4 yrs & up | In this 4-week class, young artists explore a different hands-on art experience each week. Children experiment with collage, sculpture, and painting, and finish the session with a fun slime party. The class is process-focused and designed to encourage creativity, sensory exploration, and confidence using age-appropriate materials. โข Encourage creative expression through hands-on art making โข Explore a variety of materials, textures, and techniques โข Build confidence, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking 4-Week Class Overview Week 1: Collage Exploring shapes, color, and composition using pre-cut materials and glue. Week 2: Sculpture Exploring form and texture through hands-on, three-dimensional building. Week 3: Painting Exploring color, movement, and texture through process-based painting. Week 4: Slime Party A playful, supervised sensory experience focused on mixing and texture. | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Class is full; please click the Register button to be added to the waitlist | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Art | 4 | W | |
| Language Arts Through Dungeons and Dragons (D&D - Northridge - max 6 students - May | Thu | Noel Rodriguez | 05/07 - 05/28 | 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | 11 yrs & up | Broaden your imaginationโs horizons with this introduction to both short story writing and Dungeons and Dragons. In this class we will work as a group to create stories that students will then expand upon. We will use dungeons and dragons as a baseline for our storytelling, an excellent exercise in world-building. Students will also gain experience in working in a group while enhancing problem-solving and logic skills. By the end of the semester students will be able to play and run their own games. Class max: 6 students | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | English Language Arts | 11 | O | |
| Basketball & PE - ages 12+ - Northridge - May | Thu | Quinn Pizzo | 05/07 - 05/28 | 09:50 AM - 10:50 AM | 12 yrs & up | Come learn the basics of basketball with Coach Quinn and get a good workout while having fun! This class is for any level of skill. | 4 weeks | 60 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | PE | 12 | O | |
| Basic Plumbing Skills - Northridge - May | Thu | Kevin Michael | 05/07 - 05/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 9 yrs & up | Students will learn how common household plumbing appliances work by observing, disassembling (non-destructive), and modeling real systems found inside the church. The class emphasizes seeing plumbing in real life, understanding hot/cold water delivery, drainage, and basic maintenance. Class max: 6 students | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | 9 | O | |
| Chess Adventures - new & continuing students welcome - Northridge - May | Thu | Cameron Scott | 05/07 - 05/28 | 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | 6 yrs & up | We are devoted to promoting the merits of chess among children by using multiple ways to make the game of chess exciting, accessible, and easy to understand. Children participating in our program: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, have better concentration and mental discipline, gain confidence, and have lots of fun! | 4 weeks | 80 minutes per class | $135 (Includes all registration fees and materials) | Open | Visit our staff page for instructor bios: https://learnbeyondthebook.com/our-team/ | Life Skills | 6 | O | |
| Language Arts Through Dungeons and Dragons (D&D)- ages 9+-max 6 students - Northridge - May | Thu | Noel Rodriguez | Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative storytelling and role-playing game. It's set in a fantasy world where players battle monsters, explore new worlds, overcome puzzles, and riddles. While simple math, critical thinking, and basic reading and writing skills are at the core of game-play, creativity is at the heart of every adventure! Class max: 6 students | English Language Arts |




